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View inside VSS Unity as those on board look out the windows in astonishment as they float around the cabin.

Virgin Galactic Unity takes final flight

Virgin Galactic's pioneering space plane, the VSS Unity, looks its final flight before making way for a new line of spacecraft.

'The food comes from the earth'

The drums are first — thump thump-thump thump ! — as members of Tortugas Pueblo lead the 24th annual Blessing of the Fields at New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum on May 17. …

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As Veterans Day Approaches, It’s Worth Talking About Tobacco

By Lacoadia Burkes, Bureau Chief, Tobacco Free Florida (NAPSI)—As Veterans Day approaches, many of us will spend time celebrating the veterans in our lives. Across our state, that might mean …

Nearly a third of US adults avoid medical care due to stigma, 91% say it’s cost them

TelyRx reports that nearly 31% of U.S. adults avoid medical care due to stigma.

Lifestyle features from around the web

How to enjoy Halloween without the debt hangover

Accredited Debt Relief reports Halloween spending averages $115.14 per person. To avoid debt, set a budget for the holiday season and prioritize spending wisely.

People who donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross during November will receive a free A1C test.

You Could Have Prediabetes Without Knowing It

(NAPSI)—Throughout November, National Diabetes Awareness Month, the American Red Cross is offering free A1C testing to blood and platelet donors, letting individuals learn more about their health …

You can help protect yourself and your family from the flu this Thanksgiving.

Gathering for Thanksgiving? Help Keep Flu Off the Guest List

(NAPSI)—With 74% of Americans planning to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving this year, according to Pew Research Center, there’s one important step to take before getting together: …

Hyphenate, keep, combine: What couples are doing with their last names now

AnyWho reports that fall is the most popular wedding season, prompting couples to rethink last name traditions.

6 tips for smart couponing

Achieve reports six smart couponing tips to save money, including tracking purchases, stacking deals, using digital coupons, joining loyalty programs, requesting manufacturer coupons, and knowing store policies.

4 Ways to Preserve Veterans' Stories for Future Generations

(Feature Impact) Family stories, photographs, letters and memories all have a place in the broader story of humanity, but if they aren't recorded and preserved, they can fade over time. Consider these ways to help the veterans in your life preserve their stories and leave their mark on history.

When should you order holiday gifts? Why early planning pays off

Compartés reports suggest ordering holiday gifts early to avoid shipping delays and sold-out items.

The At-Home Peel That Gives You 'Professional Facial' Results in 2 Simple Steps

(NewsUSA) - If the thought of a chemical peel conjures images of red, flaky downtime, RoC Skincare is here to rewrite the narrative. The brand’s new Line Smoothing 2-Step Peel Pads bring the power …

Cuffing season is coming. Here’s how to know if your match is actually real.

PeopleFinders reports that as cuffing season begins, dating app users must be cautious of romance scams, adding the importance of verifying matches to protect your identity and heart.

Kids & Family

Help Marine Toys for Tots Deliver Hope to Children Experiencing Poverty

(NewsUSA) - As National Child Poverty Day approaches on October 17th, Marine Toys for Tots is shining a light on the challenges faced by millions of children living in poverty and the importance of …

When Independence Is Everything: Simone’s Journey of Finding Accessible, Minimally Invasive Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Relief

(BPT) - For Simone Duven, using her hands isn't optional. Paralyzed from the waist down, she relies on them to move her wheelchair, transfer in and out of bed and shift her weight to help prevent …