VIDEO January 25, 2024 Tom Blankenship is the real Huckleberry Finn — here’s the small-town tale of Mark Twain’s beloved boyhood bud “Unwashed, insufficiently fed,” Thomas Blankenship of Hannibal, Missouri, boasted a big heart and magnetic personality. He inspired childhood chum Mark Twain to create one of America's most endearing fictional figures.
VIDEO January 18, 2024 James Curran designed the world’s first chairlift — and helped skiing soar into new heights of popularity An engineer for Union Pacific Railroad, James Curran was tasked with increasing rail travel to Sun Valley Resort in Idaho. While rail traffic never improved, his ingenious chairlift sparked a sports phenomenon.
Holiday January 15, 2024 10 interesting facts you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a strong impact on the country throughout his life and long after. He tirelessly fought for equality and social justice through peaceful methods.
VIDEO January 11, 2024 Frederic Tudor turned frozen ponds into cold cash – here’s the remarkable story of 'The Ice King' Frederic Tudor’s plan to carve ice from ponds and ship it to warm-weather lands proved a stone-cold success, though it was first ridiculed. Tudor created a thriving American industry, improved medicine and changed tastes all the way to India.
MILITARY December 29, 2023 Marine veteran to run 450th marathon despite recent cancer treatment: ‘For the wounded warriors’ Marine Corps veteran Hank Donigan aims to run 50 marathons in 2023 to raise money for wounded warriors through the Semper Fi & America's Fund, while also battling cancer.
VIDEO December 28, 2023 Charles F. Dowd is the American who created time zones — placing the march of eternity on a manmade schedule Dubbed “Father Time,” Connecticut-born educator Charles Dowd gave us the audacious concept that governs the daily schedule for almost all of humanity.
OPINION December 25, 2023 The brave men who saved America’s first Christmas The continental army was struggling to keep fighting that Christmas in 1776. Brave soldier-mariners from Marblehead, Massachusetts, helped save George Washington's army at Trenton.
Toys December 21, 2023 Miami firefighter aims to inspire more female first responders with authentic dolls In support of female firefighters, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Tina Guiler created the Triple F Foundation as well as Triple F dolls — three authentic, plush dolls with real gear and an "empowering" message.
VIDEO December 20, 2023 Miami firefighter creates line of authentic dolls to spread message that 'girls can do anything' Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Tina Guiler tells ӣƵ Digital that her Triple F firefighter dolls aim to inspire future female first responders.
VIDEO December 20, 2023 Tunnel to Towers celebrates more than 200 mortgage-free homes for America's heroes Tunnel to Towers Foundation CEO Frank Siller joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the annual season of hope and how Fox is teaming up with the organization to end veteran homelessness.
VIDEO December 14, 2023 James Lord Pierpont, born in Boston, penned “Jingle Bells” – a beloved holiday tune with a lot of history behind it Dashing through a life of adventure, Boston-born James Lord Pierpont hunted whales, chased California gold, fought for the Confederacy and wrote “Jingle Bells,” one of the world’s most beloved tunes.
VIDEO December 12, 2023 Lee Greenwood: America is the one country that can protect your faith Singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood joins 'FOX News @ Night' 40 years after the release of his song 'God Bless the USA' to discuss the decline in Americans who are proud of their country and the importance of faith in his life.
LIFESTYLE December 2, 2023 On this day in history, December 2, 1823, President Monroe touts doctrine defending Western Hemisphere President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine, a muscular defense of American interests in the Western Hemisphere, on this day in history, Dec. 2, 1823.
VIDEO December 1, 2023 New York assemblyman to give Purple Heart veteran his kidney: 'His whole life changed' New York Assemblyman Ari Brown joined 'FOX & Friends First' to discuss why he decided to give him his kidney and how he is giving back to the former service member.
VIDEO November 22, 2023 Marcus Urann is the cranberry king — here’s how a small farmer sprayed bright rosy color across Thanksgiving Cranberries were a hyper-local fruit grown largely in Massachusetts until Marcus Urann found new ways to preserve the beautiful fruit as sauce and juice. Meet this American.
Lifestyle Books November 14, 2023 Family is key to America's strength, says Mike Pence as new book 'Go Home for Dinner' is published "Go Home for Dinner" is a new book by former Vice President Mike Pence and his daughter, Charlotte Pence Bond. ӣƵ Digital spoke to the co-authors about family, faith and focus.