Child therapists show how wildfire victims can help their children cope with trauma

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Therapists say survivors of the Wildfires in California can help their children heal from the trauma of leaving everything they know behind by continuing their daily routines, providing an empathetic ear, and strengthening their security. As firefighters continue to battle the wildfires consuming Los Angeles County, officials said Saturday that at least 30 people remain … Read more

Ram wagon drowns on Texas Beach

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Read the full story on Backfire News Ram wagon drowns on Texas Beach We thought everyone understands that taking your big Ram truck onto the beach at high tide is a terrible idea. On the other hand, we see people doing stupid things to their cars all the time, so we shouldn’t be surprised if … Read more

A boomer says he’s struggling to survive on Social Security after taking early retirement to care for his wife full-time

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Robert Papalia took early retirement to care for his wife Marie.Robert Papalia Robert Papalia, 74, took early retirement to care for his ailing wife Marie. The couple’s monthly pre-tax retirement income is being squeezed by medical bills and taxes. Many Americans face similar financial challenges and rely on Social Security amid high medical costs. Robert … Read more

David Lynch’s Children Release Statement, Invite Fans to Honor Him

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After David Lynch’s death, his four children – Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula Lynch – paid tribute to their filmmaker father, inviting people around the world to participate in a “global group meditation” to honor him on what would have been his 79th birthday. . “David Lynch, our beloved father, was a guiding light of … Read more

Don’t leave these 6 things in a freezing car

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Swimmers take an icy dip between Chicago’s ‘pancake ice’ Some swimmers braved the cold weather for a dip in Lake Michigan to swim among the “pancake ice.” Do you keep your sunglasses in the car? You may want to take them out until it gets warmer. Just like in extreme heat, you should not leave … Read more

Van der Linde takes the turn for BMW in Roar session 4

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BMW’s time at the top of the timing screens continued this afternoon in Session 4 at Daytona, with the No. 25 M Hybrid V8 closing the hour-long session first, following a time of 1.36.196 from Sheldon van der Linde. This time it was a 1-2 for the RLL team, with Dries Vanthoor putting the No. … Read more

Becoming a writer taught me the power of small steps

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Grace Hopper was one of the first female admirals in the Navy and was known as a genius. After completing her doctorate at Yale in 1934, she had a flourishing career in the military and became a legend in the field of computer programming. Admiral Hopper wouldn’t have intimidated you at first glance. She was … Read more