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Father, Military Man Losing Strength To Rare Disease As Family Fights To Keep Home Safe
A Virginia father and military veteran is facing a life that is changing faster than his body can keep up with, as a rare muscle disease slowly takes away the strength he once relied on every day.
Centreville resident Marshall Eckert now faces an uncertain future as he manages Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive condition that weakens the muscles in his hips, legs, shoulders, and arms over time.
For Eckert, the shift has been steady — and unforgiving.
“What used to be automatic movements now require planning, energy, and often assistance,” his wife, Jallene Eckert, said.
Tasks m…
Streaks Of Light To Fill Skies During Weeks-Long Meteor Shower: Best Times To Watch
A stretch of nights filled with streaks of light is about to give skywatchers a reason to stay up late.
One of the year’s most reliable meteor displays is returning, offering multiple chances to catch glimpses of fast-moving fireballs under the right conditions.
The Lyrid meteor shower will be active from Wednesday, April 15, through Thursday, April 29, according to the American Meteor Society, with the best viewing expected during peak nights from Tuesday, April 21, through Thursday, April 23.
During those peak windows, viewers can expect roughly 10 to 20 meteors per hour under ideal cond…
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Drops Tonight: Here’s Every New Star Joining Cast
“Euphoria” returns for its highly anticipated third season on Sunday, April 12.
The first episode will be available for streaming on HBO Max at 9 p.m., with new episodes released at the same time every Sunday, according to HBO.
The Warner Bros description of Season 3 reads: “a group of childhood friends wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil.” Deadline says this season follows the cast after a 5-year time jump.
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Returning series regulars include Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Maude Ap…