Kids are having a device-heavy learning experience in school
The older students are, the more time they spend on digital devices in school. In fact, during the average 6-hour U.S. school day, middle-school and…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
The tradition of complaining about Valentine’s Day
There are conflicting theories about the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some say that it’s just a repackaged version of the Roman festival Lupercalia, while…
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Super Bowl LX February 8 Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA Kickoff to Bay Area’s “triple celebrations” (250th anniversary, San Francisco founding, Santa…
Overview of America 250 for February and March 2026
America 250, the official U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission initiative, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,…
Groundhog Day: Check Phil’s weather prediction!
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil, Pennsylvania’s groundhog extraordinaire, will again stick his head out of his den. The nation awaits his verdict….
National Pet Theft Awareness Day, Feb. 14: Dog theft on the rise worldwide
Dog theft is a growing concern worldwide, especially with high value breeds like French Bulldogs or Labradors most at risk. In the U.S., thefts up 40…
Black History Month marks 100 years
This year, Black History Month will mark 100 years of educating Americans about the history of the African-American community. During the past century,…
New medication may control hard-to-treat hypertension
An experimental oral medication for hard-to-treat hypertension is one step closer to approval. According to Fierce Biotech, drugmaker AstraZeneca released…
Gum disease linked to arterial buildup
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a new scientific statement highlighting the potential link between oral health and cardiovascular outcomes….
Merck updates cancer drug with an assist from NASA
The versatile cancer drug Keytruda is now available as an injectable formula, thanks in part to research conducted aboard the International Space Station….