It seems increasingly unlikely that Congress can get its act together in time to avoid a government shutdown this Saturday. On the one hand, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is struggling to corral hard-right Republicans who want to slash spending, and on the other, a bipartisan effort in the Senate is running into a roadblock over additional Ukraine aid.
2. REMOVING A STAIN ON HISTORY
The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., is sporting a new set of stained glass windows that portray a march for racial justice. They replace a scene that previously honored Confederate Gens. Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee. Artist Kerry James Marshall charged only $18.65 for his design contribution, a wholly symbolic gesture honoring the year slavery was finally abolished by the 13th Amendment.
The new National Cathedral windows.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
3. CHEF ANDRE & PTSD
Chef Andre Rush cooked up culinary delights for top military advisers and even the White House, but he's stepping out from behind the stove this month to support his fellow servicemembers and veterans who suffer from PTSD. Rush spoke to us about National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and helping to protect the Americans who protect us.
4. CANINES AT YOUR SERVICE
Service dogs are also in the spotlight this month during National Dog Service Month. If you're not totally clear on the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs, check out our expert but easy-to-understand explanation from Jerry the service dog and his professional human.
Jerry the service dog on the set of Need2Know (the show) on Cheddar News.
Break out Monopoly — time to teach the kids about investing.
6. BE KIND: THE BOOK
Parents sometimes feel as though they're speaking to a brick wall when they try to get simple life messages through to their children. Just be yourself! Be kind to others! This isn't hard, but one dad decided to try a different way to get through to his daughter.
7. IN MEMORIAM: DAVID McCALLUM
From TV's The Man From U.N.C.L.E. in the 1960s and to the popular NCIS series 40 years later, David McCallum stayed busy on the small screen while appearing in several movies in between. McCallum died Monday of natural causes. He was 90.
8. ICY GOODNESS
After a long day you might look forward to a nice, warm bath, but there's still a time and place for an ice bath. After a good workout, a freezing dip can help your body recover. TBH: Our host Shannon LaNier may not have sold it so well, but watch the clip and try to listen to the explanation over his screams. (Thank you for your dedication, Shannon!)
Freeze-frame: Shannon LaNier takes the plunge.
(Cheddar News)
9. GROCERY TIPS AND TRICKS
We know inflation has hit the grocery aisles hard, so many of us have had to rethink our shopping lists. Are you on the right track? There are some tips and tricks to winning on your grocery shopping trip.
10. BEAUTIFUL BRUSSELS
Generations of children have moaned and groaned when their parents put Brussels sprouts on their plates, but no more! Now that we're grown, we know the right ways to cook them and now we're thrilled when we see them on the plate. Chef Eric LeVine took a few minutes to show us how to turn those little green bulbs into culinary delights.
ATTENTION TO DETAILS
A savvy teen in New Jersey isn't afraid to put in a little elbow grease. The 13-year-old started his own car detailing business during the Covid-19 pandemic to keep busy and find a way to interact with people. It was a success and you can see why as he tries to detail our sister station's news van.
Like an alarm clock but it's your toddler standing next to your bed with a mascara wand whispering "I make you beautiful".
