Articles by Kelli Ballard

Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, was born William Jefferson Blythe III on Aug. 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. His father died in an automobile accident just three months before his birth. In high school, he took… Read More

On this Presidents’ Day, a celebration of the country’s commanders-in-chief, we take a look at some amazing facts you might not have known about our nation’s past leaders. Thomas Jefferson: During the War of 1812, the British burned down the… Read More

George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. He had a close relationship with his family and later said, “Family is not a neutral word for me. It’s… Read More

During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump said, “I will declare a national emergency at our southern border. All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back… Read More

On Tuesday, January 7, a fire started in the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California, around 10:30 a.m. local time. After that, a series of other fires broke out, causing at least 16 deaths and the destruction of about 12,000… Read More

Christmastime is filled with holiday traditions and shiny decorations. Symbols like candy canes and mistletoe are displayed, immersing us in the season. But what do these symbols mean, and how did they become associated with Christmas? Stars Whether sitting atop… Read More

Artificial intelligence is here to stay – but is it taking over, too? Is the possibility of AI taking charge really just a conspiracy theory, or is there some real reason for concern? Doubters might have a second thought after… Read More

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family. While eating that extra piece of pumpkin pie may be common during today’s celebration, this traditional holiday started very differently. It took centuries before Thanksgiving became a celebrated day across… Read More

A baby bust – or decline in births – is having an economic and social impact on the United States. So far, the country has experienced a 0.12% decline from 2023, which is 12.009 births per 1,000 people. To ensure… Read More