Massive rains and flooding from hurricanes isn’t just destructive to property — it is also a major health and safety risk, leaving residents in the storm’s path stranded and potentially exposed to waterborne illnesses and other dangers. In addition to preparing with a three- to five-day supply of food and …
Read More »Here are the 5 best used SUVs for under $40,000, according to Edmunds
Whether you’re a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in a family vehicle, or an outdoor enthusiast needing off-road capability, the used SUV market offers a spectrum of options for less than $35,000. The hard part is figuring out which SUV will be best …
Read More »1 in 5 people feels lonely, survey finds. But there is hope to combat it, a psychiatrist says.
Despite the world’s overall emotional health taking a positive turn in 2023, a recent survey shows loneliness affects more than 1 in 5 people worldwide — which can lead to serious health concerns. According to the Gallup survey out Wednesday, about 23% of people said they felt loneliness “a lot of …
Read More »From Dr. Oz to heart valves: A tiny device charted a contentious path through the FDA
In 2013, the FDA approved an implantable device to treat leaky heart valves. Among its inventors was Mehmet Oz, the former television personality and former U.S. Senate candidate widely known as “Dr. Oz.” In online videos, Oz has called the process that brought the MitraClip device to market an example …
Read More »3 people killed, 2 children critically hurt in Chicago South Side mass shooting
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two women and a child were killed, and two other children were critically hurt after a mass shooting in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood Thursday morning, according to Chicago police. Deputy Chief Don Jerome said around 6:15 a.m., officers responded to an alert of shots fired in …
Read More »Remains believed to be missing girl and mother found after man on deathbed confesses to cold case killings, West Virginia police say
Remains believed to be that of a woman and her daughter who have not been seen in nearly 24 years were found at a southern West Virginia home on the same day that the girl’s alleged killer died while imprisoned, state police said. The suspect confessed on his deathbed to …
Read More »After the strikes: Fran Drescher on the outlook for labor in Hollywood
Seems there’s more to smile about now, with the actors’ strike over, and red carpets full again. But in Hollywood, it’s not quite business-as-usual. The big labor dispute is still fresh in people’s minds. Last year, writers and actors walked off the job after contract talks with film and TV …
Read More »Benzene, a known carcinogen, found in some popular acne products, lab says. Here’s what to know.
A testing company says benzene, a chemical that is a known carcinogen, has been found in another commonly used product: topical acne treatments. Valisure, a Connecticut-based company that operates an analytical laboratory, issued a citizen petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, publicly released on Wednesday, saying it has found …
Read More »Wife of fallen Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand: “He had to do what he thought was right”
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — The wife of Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand — one of the three first responders killed over the weekend — said he would “drop everything” to help out someone in need. Two Burnsville police officers and a paramedic were fatally shot Sunday morning after responding to a call …
Read More »Squishmallows maker to Build
The fur is flying in a legal dispute between two rival toymakers. Kelly Toys, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned company behind the popular Squishmallows stuffed toy, is suing Build-A-Bear, alleging the company rips off its mega-popular design. Kelly Toys claims Build-A-Bear’s recently launched Skoosherz line copies its own products, including using “same …
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