US Postal Service introduces 2024 Christmas stamps
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has introduced its 2024 Christmas stamps. Just in time for the peak postal season, the USPS has issued a series of five stamps, including one featuring Jesus Christ and the Madonna. According to the…
Get a holiday head start with offers and discounts
It’s almost time for Target Circle Week at Target. The retailer’s seasonal shopping event, Target Circle Week, returns October 6-12 and, according to Target, features the largest holiday assortment ever – 50% more new items than last year. Earlier this…
Target plans to hire 100,000 employees for the holidays, staying at 2023 levels
Target says it plans to hire around 100,000 employees for the holiday shopping season. The retailer’s plans, announced on Monday (September 16), are in line with last year’s hiring numbers and come at a time when analysts expect a slightly…
UT is a top 10 university, plus other top news
No one looks forward to the spooky season more than a few Texans who have been battling summer temperatures since around April. Starting this month, the streets may be lined with decorations, stores will stock up on candy, and television…
Chicago prepares for celebratory chaos this weekend as Mexican Independence Day celebrations begin
Mexican Independence Day celebrations return to Chicago, traffic chaos possible Mexican Independence Day falls on Monday, September 16, but the celebrations have already begun and will continue to gain momentum. The order Mexican Independence Day events, including the “El Grito”…
The origins of Friday the 13th
IIt’s the first Friday the 13th of 2024, undoubtedly considered one of the unluckiest days of the calendar year. This year, the date will occur twice, the next time in December. Friday the 13th is known as an unlucky day,…
2024 Oklahoma State Fair Great TASTE of a Fair Winner
Oklahoma State Fair Food Review: The Bronut, Pickle Lemonade, and More So you don’t have to, we sampled 22 dishes from the Oklahoma State Fair. Here’s our review of The Bronut, Carne Asada Street Corn, Pickle Lemonade, and more. It’s…
What is Friday the 13th? Why is it an unlucky day? Why some people are superstitious
The calendar has turned to September and that means people are preparing for the spooky season with Halloween decorations, bonfires and anything that tastes like pumpkin. Although Halloween is a scary day in itself, many people also feel uneasy and…
Krispy Kreme and Wendy’s offer free gifts
Friday the 13th is commonly known as the universally unlucky day. However, some companies are hoping to bring a sense of luck to their customers this year by offering special deals and discounts on this spooky date, which occurs at…
When is the first day of fall and the autumn equinox in Wisconsin?
Drone view of the vibrant fall colors in northern Wisconsin Watch the leaves transform into a spectrum of brilliant fall colors in northern Wisconsin’s Iron County. It may not seem like it, with temperatures forecast to reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit…
