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President Trump actually went into the FOX booth during the Washington Commanders vs Detroit NFL football game. Below is a short clip of his time in the booth:   During halftime, President . . .

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Every day, we wake up, put on our best face, and greet the world—amid all the challenges (and joys!) life brings. Miss Gellar, a first-grade teacher, has the perfect way to set her kids up for success every morning: a daily affirmation that helps them start the day feeling great and ready to learn.It goes like this: “I’m awesome. I’m smart. I’m strong. I’m loved. I’m a leader. I’m gooooooood looking. I can do hard things. I can make mistakes. It’s okay to make mistakes. I’m kind. I listen. I’m respectful. I’m a good kid. And I’m gonna have the best Friday.”The kids then kiss their hands, touch their foreheads and their hearts, then turn to a friend and say, “I’m so glad you’re here.” The affirmation ends with a call to take it with them: “Zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ms. Gellar (@msgellarteacheslittles)What’s interesting about the phrase “zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket” is that the affirmation isn’t just designed to help them during that day. Like any mantra we repeat, it’s hard to forget, so it can help them well into their adult lives, when the world gets a lot harder. “I started doing this my first year of teaching, and it’s been part of our routine ever since," Gellar wrote on her Instagram post. "It takes less than a minute, but the impact? Seriously huge. By the middle of the year, my students start leading them — it’s the cutest and coolest thing to watch. It might feel a little goofy at first, but teaching kids to be kind to themselves is so important.” Kids yelling with their arms held high.via Canva/PhotosLiz Kidney, an occupational therapist who works with children, told Upworthy that repeating affirmations can help children develop a positive inner voice as they mature. “Kids learn so much by watching and listening," Kidney said. "Hearing and repeating affirmations helps shape their inner voice and the words they’ll use to talk to themselves for years to come. When modeled by parents, teachers, and other trusting adults, they can support confidence, resilience, and emotional safety."Francesca Emma, a licensed mental health counselor and nationally recognized expert in eating disorders, body image, and anxiety, says that positive affirmations are great for a growing nervous system. "Daily affirmations are good for everyone, especially children. We know that repeating positive daily affirmations calms the neural pathways and, as a result, regulates the nervous system,” she told Upworthy, adding that affirmations can also help them develop positive self-talk. “It quiets the negative self-talk that many kids develop as they start to grow and see themselves in the external world. They also allow them to learn to accept things—like mistakes—as external, normal parts, rather than turning them into internal negative self-talk." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ms. Gellar (@msgellarteacheslittles)Gellar’s daily affirmation clearly hits all the right spots. It focuses on building her kids up, helping them overcome challenges, and looking out for their classmates. But what else could she include? Kidney says a message about personal safety could be beneficial as well.“When my own children or clients are feeling unsafe or upset, I love ‘I’m sad but safe,’ or ‘I'm nervous but I'm safe.’ It validates the feeling and reassures safety at the same time. And one of my favorites with my own daughter is a call-and-response: I say, ‘Mom keeps you,’ and she finishes, ‘safe.’ It’s become a grounding ritual for us in hard moments," she told Upworthy.Gellar’s affirmations are an excellent way for kids to start the day and to give them a positive mantra to lean on when things get tough. They also help build lasting perseverance and self-esteem in kids that’ll last long after they finish elementary school.

There are few things cuter than a sleeping pup. Curled up and cozy, napping dogs are pretty much cherubs. And of course, they get bonus points if they decide to snuggle up to you while they snooze.We've heard of cat naps, but naps are also totally normal for dogs, who require *a lot* of sleep."Most dogs are sleeping at least 12 hours a day with many little naps throughout the day," Dr. Kelli Spiker, DVM, veterinarian at Lovet Pet Health Care, tells Upworthy. She adds that there is not a set number of hours a dog should sleep. But some dog breeds sleep much more than others. @drkatrinawarren How many hours/ say does your dog sleep? #dogtips #dogsleeping #dognapping #greenscreenvideo "Breed, age, lifestyle, and health status all contribute to how much a dog sleeps," Dr. Liza Cahn, DVM, a veterinarian at Embrace Pet Insurance, tells Upworthy. "In general, working breeds require less sleep than lap dogs and giant breeds."And quality of sleep is incredibly important for your dog's health."Just like for people, sleep plays a critical role in a dog’s memory consolidation, immune system health, and repair and regeneration of the body," says Dr. Cahn, adding that a range of 9-20 hours of sleep per day (up to 20 hours for puppies and seniors), can still be totally normal for dogs. "Their sleep cycle consists of several stages, including wakefulness, drowsiness, non-REM sleep, and REM sleep. Dogs have multiple sleep cycles throughout their sleep period, with vivid dreams occurring during REM," Dr. Cahn adds.Wondering which dogs have the biggest need for those quality naps? These are the five dog breeds that are known to sleep the most. - YouTube www.youtube.com BulldogsAverage hours of sleep: 16-18 hours"Both English and French Bulldogs are brachycephalic breeds with flat faces," explains Dr. Cahn. "This anatomy predisposes them to several medical conditions, including respiratory difficulties, which make breathing and exercise more tiring. Their bodies are hard-wired to prefer rest, and while they often have short bursts of energy, they love to lounge at home and nap with their family."MastiffsAverage hours of sleep: 16-18 hours"This giant breed can weigh in at 200 pounds," says Dr. Cahn. "Mastiffs are generally calm and patient dogs, and their massive body weight and slow metabolism mean they need frequent naps to conserve energy."GreyhoundsAverage hours of sleep: 16-18 hours"Despite being one of the fastest dogs, Greyhounds are also one of the sleepiest, often known as 'the 40-mph couch potato'," notes Dr. Cahn. "They are built for sprints, not marathons, and need lots of downtime to recharge." @meekotheiggy Sleep = life #italiangreyhound #foryoupage #fyp #dogsoftiktok #sleepy Saint BernardsAverage hours of sleep: 16-18 hours"The Saint Bernard is a giant breed that needs significant rest to support its massive size," Dr. Cahn shares. "As Alpine rescue dogs, they were bred to work in rough, snowy terrain, and require significant endurance along with long periods of rest to conserve energy in the cold environment."Basset HoundAverage hours of sleep: 16-18 hours"When not working as scent hounds, Bassets are easy-going and sedentary," says Dr. Cahn. "Bassets are heavy-boned and have short legs, meaning physical exertion can be extra tiring."

Most of us have been looking at raised panels on doors, furniture, and more for most of our lives, and with the exception of picking out kitchen cabinet styles, we've probably never given a raised panel or beveled edge a whole lot of thought. It's just a decorative feature, right? Something to break up the monotony of a large piece of wood? Nope. According to woodworker Rex Krueger, those panels came about as a functional feature, not a decorative one. Krueger begins by showing how ubiquitous the raised panel is in our lives—doors, shutters, architectural detailing, etc. Then he explains that the beveled square or rectangle set within a matching frame actually served to account for the natural movement of wood. Raised panels were created for function, not form. Photo credit: CanvaWood is affected by temperature and humidity, with a tendency to expand, contract, and warp. It's why nails work well in wood furniture—they flex to allow for those changes, but nailing pieces of wood together keeps them from bowing or bending. However, as he demonstrates with the lid of a 400-year-old wooden chest, when a piece of wood isn't anchored to anything, it will become misshapen over time. "It's the same problem with doors," Krueger explains. "You can't just have a plank of wood floating in midair. It's going to move and warp and stop working. If only there were away to put a frame around that door or lid to hold it flat…"Enter panels. Early woodworkers figured out that they could shrink a piece of wood for a door a little bit and put it in a frame. The frame holds its shape because it's connected at four corners, and the panel sits loosely within grooves in the frame, allowing for expansion and contraction. - YouTube www.youtube.com Originally, panels were flat and grooves were cut into the frame to fit the flat panel. But that meant the panel had to be pretty thin, which isn't as durable. Woodworkers realized they could use thicker pieces of wood for panels by simply shaving down the edges to fit within the frame. That's where beveling came from, but in the beginning it wasn't done so neatly. It was meant to be functional, not decorative. But it did add some visual interest and looked quite classy and elegant, so woodworkers started making the beveling more uniform and tidy. Eventually, a distinct edge was added to offset the beveling, and now we see that style everywhere. Of course, today's raised panel doors are rarely made of solid wood, as Krueger points out. So why do we still use those beveled edges and appearance of panels? Because we like the aesthetic. Function has morphed into form. But it's not just that the shapes of the panels visually break up the monotony of a solid piece of wood. It's the way the angles of the beveling reflect light. The shadows and reflections created when light falls across a raised panel's edges result in a range of shades and colors that people find visually appealing. Today's raised panels are mostly for aesthetics.Photo credit: CanvaJudging by the fact that Krueger's video has 1.2 million views in a week and by people's comments on it, it's safe to say this information is blowing people's minds. "This is a perfect example of 'what is ordinary is actually extraordinary.'""I own a garage door installation/repair company and have always been curious about how that particular design became the standard for 95% of overhead doors out there. Now I know it’s a hanger-on from when they were actual wood panels! Thanks for the video and please make this a series!""This style is so ubiquitous, I knew there had to be a historical reason for it even though it seems purely decorative today. I always wondered but never looked it up... Thank you for making what would have been dry research entertaining and fascinating!!""I am not a woodworker, I have never really watched any woodworking videos, I'm not handy, talented, or even very smart. But somehow this video popped up in my feed and now I'm hooked (as well as liked, commented, and subscribed)! Can't wait for a Secret History of Wood series!!"Learning interesting historical details about commonplace things is such a vibe. If you want to see more videos like this one, you can find Rex Krueger on YouTube.

Water pie doesn’t necessarily sound all that appetizing. But then again, many Depression-era concoctions surprise us with how good they actually taste.Recently, Max Miller of Tasting History decided to give it a go, and it became not only an unexpected culinary delight, but a genuinely fascinating reminder of how much creativity can come from hard times.Water pie actually predates the Great Depression by several decades, showing up as early as the 1870s-1880s.. And when you look at the ingredient list, that timeline makes perfect sense. With nothing more than water (of course), sugar, butter, flour, spices, and a pie crust—maybe an egg if you were feeling fancy—folks learned early on how to turn pantry staples into something comforting.By the time the 1930s rolled around and families were looking for ways to stretch every ingredient they had, the water pie found its way back into countless kitchens.For his version, Miller used a 1908 recipe that calls for butter and lard in the crust, along with flour, salt, and ice-cold water. The filling uses the same basics in different ratios, plus nutmeg and vanilla extract for flavor. No special tricks, no pricey ingredients—just clever chemistry and a lot of faith.The hardest part, apparently, is knowing when the pie is actually done. It’s famously soupy when it comes out of the oven and only firms up as it cools, which, in Miller’s case, took about half a day. Who can wait that long for pie?!But the final result was legitimately good. Not beautiful, exactly, but firm, sliceable, and surprisingly delicious. Miller described the texture as similar to the “gloopy” filling of a pecan pie, just without the nuts. With no mix-ins to distract from the flavor, the nutmeg and vanilla shine. It’s basically a blank canvas dessert. Simple, adaptable, and shockingly satisfying. - YouTube www.youtube.com As Miller pointed out, the fact that water pie existed long before the Great Depression is a reminder that America has weathered many economic storms. The Long Depression (1873–1899) and the financial crash of 1908 both overlapped with early mentions of water pie, suggesting families were already turning necessity into invention.Viewers were even inspired to share their own family memories:“My maternal grandmother called water pie ‘paupers’ pie,’ while my paternal grandmother called it ‘poverty pie.’ A great aunt called it ‘austerity pie.’”“My grandmother made this pie frequently. She had three children—two always-hungry boys—and she sold water pies during the Depression to bring in extra money.”Water pie wasn’t the only humble treat people relied on. Pie in general was practically a national obsession. In 1899, New Yorkers alone consumed 80 million factory-made pies—not counting the homemade ones. As Miller joked, “Pie was on the level of steel and railroads,” so much so that monopolies eventually formed around its production.Some things never change.What a lovely reminder that even in the most difficult financial eras, people have always found ways to create something comforting, sweet, and nourishing…on a soul level, if nothing else. Now with water pie trending again, we could take it as a bleak sign of financial instability. But we can also take comfort in knowing resilience is quite literally baked into American history.

Most of us have been touched by the challenges of a friend or loved one facing cancer. It's a terrifying scenario where, often, outcomes can feel disheartening. However, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blossoming research continues to pave the way toward hopeful and exciting innovations.A recent study conducted at Northwestern University involved re-engineering a weak, poorly dissolving chemotherapy drug into a targeted, cancer-fighting agent. It effectively works 20,000 times stronger while sparing healthy tissues. New nanomedicines are revolutionizing treatment with promising restructuring of therapies that vastly improve how they interact with the human body. Baby receiving a chemotherapy treatment. Photo credit Canva Northwestern scientists usher in a new era of precision nanomedicine for cancer treatmentA 2025 study in Science Daily redesigned the molecular structure of a widely used chemotherapy drug, making it less toxic to the body and vastly more potent. Compared to the standard chemotherapy treatment, it was 20,000 times more effective without the side effects. Researchers believe the promise of restructural nanomedicine could improve cancer therapies, infections, neurodegenerative disorders, and autoimmune diseases. Leading the research, Chad A. Mirkin, the George B. Rathmann Professor of Chemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Medicine at Northwestern, said, "If this translates to human patients, it's a really exciting advance. It would mean more effective chemotherapy, better response rates, and fewer side effects. That's always the goal with any sort of cancer treatment."One of the main issues in using chemo treatments can be the inability of the drug to dissolve properly. The body can't effectively absorb it. Drugs can clump together and remain solid, resulting in less than 1% dissolving into biological fluids. Thus, most drugs never actually reach their intended targets. Doctor with patient receiving treatment.Photo credit Canva With precision targeting, these nanomedicines result in minimal harm to patientsLeukemia cells in the blood and spleen were tested on mice. The chemotherapy payload is released directly into the cancer cell, eliminating targeted cells while the remaining healthy tissues stay unharmed. Talking about traditional chemotherapeutics destroying everything they come into contact with, Mirkin stated, "Our structural nanomedicine preferentially seeks out the myeloid cells. Instead of overwhelming the whole body with chemotherapy, it delivers a higher, more focused dose exactly where it's needed." Medication bottles.Photo credit Canva Nanoparticles and smart delivery are revolutionizing treatments from discovery to dosage to managementAdvancements through AI have been reducing the collateral damage to normal cells. A 2024 study in MDPI found that using AI helped predict when chemotherapy patients might start feeling worse. Doctors looking at patient symptoms with AI backing had a better understanding of who might need extra care, thus catching problems earlier, reducing pain and side effects, and helping the patients get the best care possible. A 2024 paper published by the Royal Society of Chemistry found that the physical and biological delivery of chemo is vastly improving. With better targeting, improved tumor microenvironment exploitation, and reduced toxicity, nanoparticle cancer therapies are more effective. Much of the advancement of treatment revolves around the innovation of existing medicines rather than creating wholly new chemotherapy drugs. A 2024 study in the National Library of Medicine approached the topic of gastric cancer, finding optimization was possible through targeted immunotherapy while refining the timing and regimens of the treatment. In its conclusions, the study stated, "Looking ahead, integration of molecular biomarkers, multidisciplinary care, and international collaboration will be key to refining treatment strategies and achieving personalized, evidence‐based care in gastric cancer."A 2025 article on reinventing chemotherapy published by Oxford Academic focused on the rapidly changing interest of the medical field in targeted therapy and immunotherapy. These new drugs are specifically engineered to attack the exact proteins or genes that drive cancer growth. It is believed these new systems will become the first-line treatment and replace much of the traditional chemotherapy practices.Cancer treatments are becoming increasingly integrated with multimodal therapies, including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, surgery, and radiation. Unfortunately, many of the breakthroughs have yet to be implemented on a large scale. Studies like the one conducted at Northwestern University could lead to patients facing less pain, fewer side effects, and better outcomes.Watch this fascinating video released by Northwestern University showing the chemotherapeutics release directly into the leukemia cells here: - YouTube www.youtube.com