Author: Amy DeLaura, Washington Examiner

MAMMOTH LAKES, California — In Mammoth Lakes, California, snow is a normal occurrence, but this year they have blown past record high for snow fall. Snow is piled up, covering second story windows and turning homes into igloos — floor-to-ceiling windows into walls of an icy cave. Clark Tapia, the owner of Old Faithful Property…

The No. 1 New Year’s resolution is to hit the gym and get fit. Now, Twitter is absolutely eviscerating Time magazine for claiming exercising is racist. The article is centered on a new book, Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession. Time interviews the author, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, who claims exercise is…

KEY WEST, Florida — A group of refugees was picked up in the ocean by the Scarlet Lady cruise ship on New Year’s Eve. The Virgin ship was sailing from Costa Maya, Mexico, to Bimini in the Bahamas when the ship intercepted the small boat out at sea. Eighteen people, including women and children, were…

As many are making New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier, would you try adding bugs to your diet? In many cultures, eating insects is a part of their diet. In Asia, bugs are invading street food markets in Thailand and Vietnam. From cricket soup to worms you can get fried, battered, or sauteed with peppers,…

It’s officially Christmas at the White House, with the 100th annual tree lighting ceremony taking place on the White House lawn on Wednesday. While first lady Jill Biden did the honors of lighting the tree, Vice President Kamala Harris and the second gentleman were also in attendance. President Joe Biden speaks as first lady Jill…

The Transportation Security Administration is putting out a reminder about what you can and cannot take in your carry-on bag when traveling on an airplane. Don’t arrive at grandma’s Thanksgiving table empty-handed because a TSA agent had to toss it. The TSA says Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for all travel. From Friday,…