Wright Brothers biography fuels renewed admiration for innovation
McCullough's The Wright Brothers rockets to The New York Times best sellers list celebrating vision and persistence. The book details how Wilbur and Orville Wright funded experiments from a Dayton bicycle shop, faced government skepticism, and secured support after Le Mans 1908. Their perseverance, along with the-era values echoed in McGuffey Readers, is highlighted as a model for modern leaders.
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Pew study shows rising religiously unaffiliated in America
The Pew Research Center report America’s Changing Religious Landscape finds seven in ten identify as Christian, a seven percent drop in seven years, while atheists and agnostics rise to about 23 percent. The survey of 35,000 adults from English and Spanish interviews spans last year with a 0.6 point margin of error.
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Tap dancing on immigration and GOP divides
A columnist confesses bias on immigration and cites Pew Research showing a national split over immigrants. Republicans shift toward stricter stances while independents and Democrats largely see immigrants as strengthening the country. The piece notes several GOP elites pivoting on paths to citizenship and border security.
Seniors face barriers to taking prescribed medications
Nearly three quarters of Americans do not take their medicines as directed. Cost is a major issue, with brand names often unaffordable. a generic or Medicare Part D may help. Strategies include seven day pill boxes alarms charts and medication apps. If side effects occur, discuss dosage or drug changes with the doctor and ensure the patient understands why the meds are needed.
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