3+ week, 6+ day ago (325+ words) "Good Morning America" made its debut 50 years ago, and it's been part of America's daily routine ever since. From the very first broadcast with host David Hartman in November 1975 to today's team led by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, "GMA" has given viewers a front-row seat to history and made them laugh before they poured that first cup of coffee. "It's a privilege every morning to get up here and say good morning to the whole country," Stephanopoulos said. "I can't believe it's been 50 years and that we've been here for about half of those 50 years." Inside the brand-new "GMA" studio, the floors light up with video screens and walls move, changing the look of the set. Every inch of the studio reflects five decades of innovation and evolution. But one thing has not changed over the past…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (112+ words) Ted Reinstein heads north to explore these former mill towns along New Hampshire's Sugar River, where challenges persist " but locals are serious about reinvention. Ted visits mills transformed into housing; pedals a riverside rail trail and through two covered railroad bridges; quenches his thirst at a local brewery; explores the historic opera houses (yes, each town has its own) and a thriving maker space; and meets a local sculptor who celebrates the region's mill history. Search location by ZIP code Monday, Nov. 24: Main Streets and Back Roads of Newport and Claremont, N.H. Ted Reinstein heads north to explore these former mill towns along New Hampshire's Sugar River...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (39+ words) In tiny South Hampton, NorEast Architectural Antiques turns salvaged history into cinematic gold. Search location by ZIP code Salvaged treasures shine in South Hampton, New Hampshire In tiny South Hampton, NorEast Architectural Antiques turns salvaged history into cinematic gold....

3+ week, 4+ day ago (178+ words) The holiday bells are ringing because Oprah Winfrey has revealed her favorite things of the year. Oprah's Favorite Things, the annual gift guide featuring a curated list of products selected by Oprah herself, was released on OprahDaily.com Wednesday morning. The list features over 100 items with over half of the list featuring products from small businesses. In addition, over 60 items on the list are under $100 and over 30 items are under $50. We looked through Winfrey's holiday guide and we were able to find some of the items already seeing prices slashed ahead of Black Friday. The holiday gift guide includes eight different categories, ranging from kids and families to food and home products. Below you can see one item from each of the eight categories that Winfrey is glowing about this year. The least expensive item on Oprah's Favorite Things? That…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (127+ words) Rapper Cardi B and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs have welcomed a baby boy to their family. The Grammy Award-winning rapper hinted in a post on Instagram that the baby, seen swaddled in a Patriots hat and blanket, was born on Nov. 4. Cardi B has three children from her previous marriage with rapper Offset: daughters Blossom, 1, and Kulture, 7, and son Wave, 4. Diggs also has a daughter from a previous relationship, Nova, who was born in 2016. In 2024, Cardi B announced that she filed for divorce from Offset. They were secretly wed in September 2017 in Atlanta. They only announced their engagement a month later. In 2020, Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset, claiming their marriage was "irretrievably broken....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (306+ words) Create Together' invites the public to sew, paint, and weave, while nearby Depot Street Gallery is home to accomplished artists ... Arts take center stage in the town of Ludlow, Vt., and amateurs and professionals alike have options for creative work.Fletcher Farm has always been a place of creativity After recently undergoing new strategic planning, the farm has transformed from intensive workshop programming to a community arts center that welcomes different types of artists and different experience levels Create Together at Fletcher Farm was born Locals and visitors can now take workshops or rent studio space to learn about weaving, stain glass making, sewing, pottery and much more.Depot Street Gallery, home of the Silver Spoon, is more than just a gallery -- it's a hub for the work of more than 150 regional artists and craftsmen At the heart of the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (523+ words) Jimmy Kimmel wants to help feed those in need. The late-night host announced Tuesday that his show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had formed a special local food bank in Los Angeles, formed in response to millions being set to be affected by the loss or reduction of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the government shutdown. "Cutting SNAP benefits creates uncertainty for American children, seniors and families," the announcement reads. "To support our community members in need, we're starting a donation center in our Hollywood backlot to benefit the (Los Angeles Food Bank) & (the St. Joseph Center)." People in the area are encouraged to donate food " especially nut butters, protein bars and whole grain pastas " to the "Jimmy Kimmel Live Big Beautiful Food Bank," and those who are not local were encouraged to "consider supporting your local food banks....

1+ week, 3+ day ago (50+ words) From Paul Revere to present-day commentary, BPL's new exhibit connects the past to modern movements ... Search location by ZIP code Revolution: Boston Public Library unveils landmark art exhibit tracing social change From Paul Revere to present-day commentary, BPL's new exhibit connects the past to modern movements...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) Chef Sara Jenkins brings her global culinary experience home to Rockport, blending Mediterranean passion and Maine ingredients at her acclaimed restaurant Chef Sara Jenkins, celebrated for her Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, has returned to Maine to combine global flavors with local ingredients at her Rockport restaurant, Nina June. Born into a family of Mainers, Jenkins left the state as an infant, growing up in Beirut, Spain and Italy with her journalist father and food writer mother. "People always ask, Did you have problems as a woman? No," she said. "I had more problems as an American. Italians couldn't believe I knew anything about food." Her childhood abroad shaped her palate and passion. "I ate well as a child. I saw a lot, absorbed a lot. When I came back here, it was challenging what was presented to me as food. That's what…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (157+ words) From classic braids to cookie-stuffed creations, Sharon, Mass., baker Mandy Silverman has transformed the art of making challah For Mandy Silverman, the smell of freshly baked challah is not just comforting " it's deeply meaningful. More than a decade ago, she became determined to master the art of braided bread, a staple of Jewish tradition and celebration. In her Sharon, Mass., kitchen, Silverman found a way to take that tradition and twist it " literally and creatively. Her imaginative takes on challah have made her a social media star, known to tens of thousands of fans as "Mandylicious." Silverman's challahs are anything but ordinary. She experiments fearlessly, baking sweet loaves like peanut butter cookie dough challah, salty ones like fried pickle challah and even savory varieties like Reuben challah. Today, she leads workshops in cities including Montreal, Toronto, and New York, sharing…...