James Burrows’ wife and kids: Family takes center stage as ‘Cheers’ co-creator, sitcom legend dies at 85
Television legend James Burrows, Emmy Award-winning director of “Friends” and co-creator of “Cheers,” has died at the age of 85. His attorney, Tom Hoberman, confirmed the news to USA Today on June 19. Burrows’ family later…
At 10 he wrote a letter to a farmer asking for work experience and 13 years later he’s helping to run the business: Meet Jack Ancell | World News
When Jack Ancell was just 10 years old, he wrote a letter to a local farmer asking for work experience, hoping to turn his childhood fascination with farming into something more. Although he was initially told he was too young and warned that the farm…
Bushwick Fire: Video shows fire breaking out at 174-year-old South Bushwick Dutch Reformed Church in Brooklyn, New York
A historic Brooklyn church suffered catastrophic damage Friday when a fire engulfed the landmark South Bushwick Dutch Reformed Church. A fire destroyed the iconic South Bushwick Dutch Reformed Church in Brooklyn, causing the church’s iconic steeple…
Roman philosopher Seneca’s quote of the day: “Unchecked, anger often does us more harm than….” News of the World
Seneca (Image source: Wikipedia) Seneca spent years siding with one of the most dangerous men in history. As mentor and advisor to the Roman Emperor Nero, he paid close attention to what happened when a powerful man unleashed his wrath. Execution on a…
Why are White House staff reportedly monitoring Donald Trump’s trash? New book makes unusual claims
New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan’s upcoming book raises questions about Donald TrumpCustom within the White House, claims staff are required to monitor the president’s trash after he repeatedly discarded sterling…
Today’s Japanese Proverb: “Asking is a momentary shame; not asking is…” – Why giving up your self-esteem for an awkward question can pay off for years | World News
Japanese proverb of the day (image generated by Google Gemini) We’ve all done it. Someone explains something and you don’t quite understand it, but you nod anyway. The moment to ask questions comes and goes because asking means admitting you…
Survey shows nearly half of U.S. workers plan to look for new job in next six months
Nearly half of American workers plan to look for a new job in the next six months, according to a new survey released by recruiting firm Robert Half. The number of workers considering changing jobs is growing rapidly. Robert Half found that 38% plan to…
Today’s Russian proverb: “The first pancake is always lumpy.” Lessons learned and failed
Today’s Russian proverb: “The first pancake is always lumpy.” The kitchen is the source of this 19th-century Russian proverb that may seem simple, but every cook knows it. However, it teaches us timeless lessons about patience,…
WATCH: Hindus protest over photos of Lord Ram blasphemed by Islamist groups in Bangladesh
Protesters hold massive torchlight march (ANI) Hindu groups staged a massive protest in Dhaka on Friday over the desecration of photos of Lord Ram in northern Bangladesh.Protesters demanded the arrest of the perpetrators and held a large torchlight…
Mexico mayor accused of plotting to kidnap himself in $2M embezzlement plan; husband, brother-in-law also involved
A Mexican mayor faces charges that she staged her own kidnapping to embezzle about $2 million in public funds in ransom.Nancy Napolis, the mayor of Tenancingo, a few hours’ drive from Mexico City, denied the accusations, saying they were…