One-day theme park tickets to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., and its sibling, Disney California Adventure Park, start at $104 per person, so calling Disneyland cheap is about as believable as saying an elephant can fly. But at Disneyland, elephants do in fact fly (Dumbo, anyone?) — and successfully planning a trip to Disneyland on...
In the final hours of my Las Vegas weekend, I headed to the hotel lobby to check out. Sure, self-checkout was an option, but I prefer the old-fashioned way — with a human — to ensure billing is correct. The front desk employee at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas listed the charges I owed: two nights...
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A new study looked at cellular stress responses in the gravity conditions of space.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in hot water after regulators seemed to suggest they had more money than they could spend but needed to spend it anyway.
(The Center Square) – Former Commonwealth Edison Senior Vice President Fidel Marquez told jurors in the ongoing "ComEd Four" corruption trial on Wednesday that sometimes even he was "surprised" at the level of demands then-House Speaker Michael Madigan was able to make to keep their pay-for-play scheme going.
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sudden shift to remote work for many launched a wave of think pieces about whether the trend would keep up once the threat of the coronavirus was less imminent. Now, as the Biden administration plans to end the public health emergency come May, recent federal data...
WASHINGTON — Experts told the U.S. House Budget Committee on Wednesday the country’s economic outlook is problematic, as a fierce debate over the nation’s budget remains front and center. House Republicans, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California, have repeatedly rejected raising the debt limit unless President Joe Biden agrees to a series of spending […]
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Too much time online might raise kids' odds for mental health woes. A new study links excessive screen time to the mood disorders, and found brain changes that contribute to the disorders. Read more
Being ghosted without explanation getting stood up on a date and receiving unsolicited nudes are bugbears.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Don Young already had been through an excruciating ordeal with throat cancer that included removal of his larynx, multiple hospitalizations and a doctor's prediction of six months to live – all while in his 40s.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For those who want to get active but feel that joining a gym or exercising on a daily basis is a bridge too far, new research may have found the sweet spot: walking.
WASHINGTON – U.S. senators revoked their approval for the Gulf and Iraq wars on Wednesday, taking a broadly bipartisan vote to repeal the Authorizations for Use of Military Force that have stayed on the books years after the two wars ended. The 66-30 vote sends the measure to the U.S. House, where Speaker Kevin McCarthy […]
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One in five Americans have never been in a relationship that lasted longer than three years, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans in relationships split evenly by state found that if you’re searching for someone who will be in it for the long haul, the best place to look may be New […]
"Unsustainable practices threaten the future of these animals."
A rally Wednesday evening on the east lawn of the Randolph County Courthouse in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day attracted more than 200 people offering support for addicts and praying for life solutions.
The 29th annual Aloha International Steel Guitar Club convention commenced Thursday morning downtown Winchester with a brief address by Mayor Shon Byrum, a group hula dance and an emotional tribute to longtime member Leonard T. "Trouble" Zinn.
One-day theme park tickets to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., and its sibling, Disney California Adventure Park, start at $104 per person, so calling Disneyland cheap is about as believable as saying an elephant can fly. But at Disneyland, elephants do in fact fly (Dumbo, anyone?) — and successfully planning a trip to Disneyland on...
In the final hours of my Las Vegas weekend, I headed to the hotel lobby to check out. Sure, self-checkout was an option, but I prefer the old-fashioned way — with a human — to ensure billing is correct. The front desk employee at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas listed the charges I owed: two nights...
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. This article is available for reprint under the terms of Votebeat’s republishing policy.
A new study looked at cellular stress responses in the gravity conditions of space.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in hot water after regulators seemed to suggest they had more money than they could spend but needed to spend it anyway.
(The Center Square) – Former Commonwealth Edison Senior Vice President Fidel Marquez told jurors in the ongoing "ComEd Four" corruption trial on Wednesday that sometimes even he was "surprised" at the level of demands then-House Speaker Michael Madigan was able to make to keep their pay-for-play scheme going.
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sudden shift to remote work for many launched a wave of think pieces about whether the trend would keep up once the threat of the coronavirus was less imminent. Now, as the Biden administration plans to end the public health emergency come May, recent federal data...
WASHINGTON — Experts told the U.S. House Budget Committee on Wednesday the country’s economic outlook is problematic, as a fierce debate over the nation’s budget remains front and center. House Republicans, led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California, have repeatedly rejected raising the debt limit unless President Joe Biden agrees to a series of spending […]
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Too much time online might raise kids' odds for mental health woes. A new study links excessive screen time to the mood disorders, and found brain changes that contribute to the disorders. Read more
If you're itching to get back to international travel, consider how the U.S. dollar compares with local currencies, thanks to data from TravelPerk.
Being ghosted without explanation getting stood up on a date and receiving unsolicited nudes are bugbears.
Stacker compiled a comprehensive list of 20 celebrity businesses that failed within three years.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Don Young already had been through an excruciating ordeal with throat cancer that included removal of his larynx, multiple hospitalizations and a doctor's prediction of six months to live – all while in his 40s.
Today's Homeowner analyzed Census Bureau data to better understand where people are moving to and from, as well as how each generation's moving patterns differ.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For those who want to get active but feel that joining a gym or exercising on a daily basis is a bridge too far, new research may have found the sweet spot: walking.
Because home prices have risen so dramatically since 2020, tax assessments are rising as well—which means larger annual property tax bills. Higher property taxes can be daunting for homeowners, but they are a boon for state and local governments that rely heavily on property tax revenue. Pro…
WASHINGTON – U.S. senators revoked their approval for the Gulf and Iraq wars on Wednesday, taking a broadly bipartisan vote to repeal the Authorizations for Use of Military Force that have stayed on the books years after the two wars ended. The 66-30 vote sends the measure to the U.S. House, where Speaker Kevin McCarthy […]
The post U.S. Senate in bipartisan vote repeals decades-old Iraq war authorizations appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
One in five Americans have never been in a relationship that lasted longer than three years, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans in relationships split evenly by state found that if you’re searching for someone who will be in it for the long haul, the best place to look may be New […]
"Unsustainable practices threaten the future of these animals."
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- New advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) says healthy children and teens may not need additional COVID-19 shots, though they may need to catch up on other routine vaccines.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering from sciatica gain lasting relief from a procedure that uses a fine needle to heat nerve roots near the spine, a new clinical trial shows.
Experian reviewed anonymized credit report data to see how consumers' credit scores have changed over the past year and to understand the pandemic's impact on how they use credit.
People with mental health concerns now have more options than ever for how they receive treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted psychotherapists to open new avenues for care, from video sessions to text-based counseling. And in 2023, many therapists have returned to their offices to see clients who prefer in-person sessions. Anyone who is experiencing psychological...
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the over-the-counter use of a nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose.
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio blasted the Pentagon’s increasingly leftward bent as it struggles to keep up with national security interests.
The largest black hole in the known universe to date is 18.2 billion light years away.
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans tussled with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Democratic committee members over work requirements in federal nutrition programs as well as spending levels for those programs at a Tuesday hearing. Republican members of the House Agriculture Committee charged Vilsack with evading bipartisan oversight in the USDA’s 2021 redesign of the Thrifty Food […]
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WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The consequences of COVID-19 during pregnancy are still unfolding, but a new study delivers sobering news: Prenatal exposure to the virus may be linked to childhood obesity.
One of the few, albeit temporary, benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic was the dramatic reduction in vehicle traffic. As workers returned to the office and businesses resumed their normal operations, traffic congestion started to rebound—and while it’s still below pre-pandemic levels, it’s pois…
Bill Hearn’s medication to treat his mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, would cost him $275 per month from CVS Pharmacy through his Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. But the 69-year-old retiree living in Knoxville, Tennessee, gets a generic version delivered from a new online pharmacy, instead. It costs hundreds of dollars less.“I’d...
(The Center Square) – In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, its secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, said he supported a federal assault weapons but couldn’t define what an assault weapon is.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday followed through with its plan to approve Narcan for over-the-counter, nonprescription use, after saying it would do so last month.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers are closing in on another immune system “hideout” that HIV uses to persist in the human body for years.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Congressional leaders introduced a bill on Tuesday that would further restrict access to the veterinary drug xylazine, which is now being added to fentanyl powder.
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn blasted Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday for what Cornyn said has been his failure to secure the border, for the record number of over one million gotaways evading capture illegally entering the U.S., and for failing to stop fentanyl pouring through the southern border.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Giving patients who have septic shock a combo of two steroids could potentially be a lifesaver, according to a new study.
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People who are blind are better at sensing their own heartbeats, according to a new study that found blindness appears to heighten one's ability to feel signals from the inner body.
(The Center Square) – After Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas repeatedly refused to answer questions and said he did not know answers to other questions posed to him during a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told him he should resign.
The caterpillar-like robot that can move forward, backward and dip under narrow spaces.
When buying a home today, you might have to solve a puzzle about the mortgage rate you'll pay. Which would you do? Get the lowest monthly payment now by paying discount points to reduce the interest rate. Make monthly payments at today's interest rate and wait an unknowable time for rates to fall so you can refinance,...
Today Apple introduced its hotly anticipated new payment feature, Apple Pay Later. The feature lets users split an eligible purchase into four equal installments with zero interest over the course of six weeks when they check out online or in-app through Apple Pay. Apple Pay Later, which is essentially a loan, is currently available to select...
What's shopping culture like near you and far away? CouponBirds analyzed Census Bureau data and other material about shopping in 10 U.S. cities.
Healthy, plant based diets also reduce strokes and heart attacks by 16 and 14%, respectively.
(The Center Square) – Prosecutors painted a picture Tuesday of Illinois' largest electric utility, including its high-level executives, scrambling to appease even the smallest requests made on behalf of the state's most powerful politician.
WASHINGTON — Financial regulators promised a full review of Silicon Valley Bank’s massive failure as members of a key U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday interrogated the officials about what led to the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history. Members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs asked if the Federal Reserve could […]
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Study.com investigated data from the Bureau of Labour Statistics to see how nursing jobs are growing in the U.S.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into workplaces across various industries, and it is having a significant impact on most jobs. While AI can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy, it also poses a significant threat to many jobs, raising questions about the future of work. That introduction — we call them ledes in...
(The Center Square) – Senate Republicans blasted the Biden administration’s energy policies Tuesday and pointed to House legislation that could, among other things, reform the permitting process to allow for more oil and gas drilling.
Hidden heart disease can still raise your odds for heart attack 8-fold. In a finding that demonstrates how stealthy heart disease can be, new research shows folks with subclinical disease were vulnerable to a "surprise" heart attack. Read more
Stacker compiled 23 pieces of gun control legislation that either passed or failed over the last 20 years, using information from government reports and political news sources.
