August 1, 2024 8:05 AM EDT At the forefront of inclusivity in the romance genre is Beverly Jenkins, the prolific author of more than 40 novels all centered on the experiences of Black characters and grounded in real-life details from history. Beginning in the 1990s, Jenkins made a name for herself by writing evocative, 19th-century romances that showcased characters that were diverse not just in terms of their racial identities, but also when it came to their careers and aspirations.

Granola, beloved by hikers and outdoorsy types, certainly seems healthy. You can buy it in health food stores and organic supermarkets, with words like “pure” and “natural” stamped right on the label. Is granola healthy? It absolutely can be. But products vary greatly, and knowing whether or not the nutty snack lives up to its nutritional claims can take a little bit of digging. Here’s what dietitians say you should know about granola before crunching down.

December 9, 2016 3:54 PM EST Today, let us recognize a man who’s gone so above and beyond normal protocol for gift-giving this holiday season that all offerings from other men will likely pale in comparison. Benjamin Anthony Hewins, a husband from London, England took it upon himself to build a huge (7 foot tall, to be exact) advent calendar for his wife. According to Metro.co.uk, the larger-than-life present housed presents like scarves, shoes, and treats behind each door.

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The news that local North Carolina investigators tapped the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI while looking into the death of Mica Miller, a 30-year-old woman married to South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller, fed many conspiracy theorists online.  But the Robeson County Sheriff’s office has since denied that aid from federal officials was in regards to Mica’s specific case. Investigators have been in contact with federal authorities "since the early stages of the Mica Miller investigation,"