A man from southern China who donated 140 yuan (US$20) as a child to help build an aircraft carrier has seen his dream of the country becoming a stronger nation come true. To top his wish, in November, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation invited him to visit the carrier fleet and gave him a commemorative…
A viral video of primary school pupils in eastern China saluting teachers on cold mornings has sparked a storm of outrage online. The incident happened at Jianqiao Primary School in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a century-old institution known for its status as a key local school and a model of civility. In the clip, four pupils…
From the South Shore to the North Shore, families say they are at a breaking point with their bills. So, we are here to help. WDSU spoke with a money-saving expert to share tips you may not know about.In St. Tammany Parish, it’s another grocery run for Samantha Honeycutt.“It hurts to see people do without,…
AND SPEAKING OF IOWA STATE, THE GROUP OF IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IS HELPING COMBINE FUNCTION WITH FASHION, THE APPAREL, MERCHANDIZING AND DESIGN PROGRAM PARTNERED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BRAIN TO CREATE OUTFITS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. EACH STUDENT WAS CONNECTED WITH A FAMILY WITH THEIR MODELS, MEDICAL COMFORT, AND STYLE IN MIND….
Congressman Seth Moulton visited a free grocery store in Salisbury, Massachusetts, Wednesday and called on the Trump Administration to fund a critical food assistance program.”We’re here because Donald Trump has a plan to starve the American people this weekend,” Moulton said.Starting Saturday, the Trump Administration says it won’t use contingency funds to pay for SNAP…
A man in eastern China who lavished chunks of a 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million) lottery win on a woman live-streamer but gave his wife nothing has captivated mainland social media. The man’s wife, surnamed Yuan, exposed his scandal to Henan TV in mid-October after filing for divorce. The couple, who live in Dezhou, Shandong…
It’s a little after 9:30 a.m. on a recent weekday, and hair-netted workers at the Alhambra Unified School District’s central production kitchen are boxing up the last of 350 handmade sushi rolls for the city’s three high schools. The spicy tuna rolls, redolent of cooked fish blended with sriracha and mayonnaise, are a popular lunch…
In Guam and across the Pacific, families have long valued strength, vitality, and togetherness. Yet today, a quiet health crisis is threatening the future of our youngest generation. Poor nutrition and unhealthy lifestyle habits in childhood are contributing to the early onset of metabolic syndrome – a harmful cluster of conditions that dramatically increase the…
NORD IS WORKING TO MAKE SURE STUDENTS ARE FED DURING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. EVERY DAY FROM THREE UNTIL SIX AT ALL NORD REC CENTERS, KIDS 18 AND UNDER CAN SHOW UP FOR A FREE KID CAFE MEAL. THIS PROGRAM IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SECOND HARVEST, NO KID HUNGRY AND SHARE OUR STRENGTH. IT’S A…
AMES – While many caregivers know how challenging it can be to get kids to eat vegetables — especially the green ones — they also understand how vital it is. Introducing fruits and vegetables early and often is key to helping children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. “Community support is important for raising healthy, independent…