October 12 Viral Charlie Kirk portrait earns praise for faith-driven artist Samuel Ingram of Sam Ryan Studios created a commemorative painting of Charlie Kirk immediately after his death, sparking both support and backlash. His painting was inspired by a photograph by Dan Fleuette.
October 12 Popular travel destination to charge 'tourist tax' upwards of $65 per night Japan's ancient capital Kyoto implements massive tourism tax increases starting March 2026 to manage crowds and preserve cultural sites amid overtourism crisis.
October 12 Doritos are getting a bold makeover with ingredient change, plus protein option PepsiCo announces it will remove artificial flavors and colors from Doritos and Cheetos following HHS "MAHA" initiative to eliminate petroleum-based dyes by 2025.
October 12 New study reveals why women face significantly higher depression risk than men Study published in Nature Communications identifies significant genetic differences in how depression affects women versus men, offering new insights into mental health.
October 12 Death of Charlie Kirk, a man of lasting values, pushes bestselling author and former Navy SEAL back to church The murder of Charlie Kirk in Sept. 2025 has pushed bestselling author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr back to faith and back to church, he revealed in a recent podcast interview.
October 12 One overlooked daily habit could slow the aging process, researchers say A new study reveals that lifelong social connections from family, community and religious involvement accumulate to create measurable health benefits, like reduced inflammation.
October 12 History of Hooters: 5 facts you likely never knew about the restaurant chain The Hooters brand ventured into unexpected businesses throughout the years, including an Arena Football League team, airline service, Las Vegas casino and TV programming.
October 12 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on hometown harvests, top tales and remarkable marathon runs The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of hometown harvests, marathon runs and more.
October 11 Test yourself on the Gen Z slang of 2025: Can you decode ‘huzz’ and ‘glazing’? A new analysis reveals the most-searched Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025, including '6-7,' 'mogging' and 'bop,' leaving older generations confused.
October 11 Pumpkin bread crushes the competition as fall favorites are revealed across America Pumpkin food searches across 50 states reveal regional tastes, from cookies in Arizona to seeds in Hawaii, as favorite seasonal flavors return this fall.