Why ‘Holding It In’ Could Damage Your Bladder, Doctors Warn
By George Citroner When the bladder needs relief, many often ignore their body’s cues for the sake of productivity or even leisure activities. While occasionally delaying a trip to the restroom is...
View ArticleNew Orleans Mourns Victims of Truck Attack With Tearful Vigil and Celebration...
By The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS—New Orleans mourned, wept, and danced at a vigil Saturday evening along the famous thoroughfare where a man rammed a pickup truck into a crowd, killing and injuring...
View ArticleBiden Signs Law to Increase Social Security Benefits for Millions
By Joseph Lord President Joe Biden on Jan. 5 signed into law a bill that would increase Social Security benefits for millions of U.S. citizens who have worked in eligible public service fields. The...
View ArticleNew York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan Starts on Jan. 5: Everything You Need...
By Michael Washburn On Jan. 5, 2025, the long-debated and fiercely contested policy of congestion pricing comes into effect in New York City. With its passionate supporters and equally vocal...
View ArticleFederal Forecasters Issue Cold Weather Alerts Across Central US
By Jack Phillips Harsh cold from the Arctic is forecast to inundate much of central and eastern United States starting this week, following a heavy winter storm that dumped significant snowfall on the...
View ArticleBiden Bans New Oil and Gas Drilling in 625 Million Acres of Federal Waters
By Zachary Stieber President Joe Biden on Jan. 6 said he is banning new oil and gas drilling in more than 625 million acres of U.S. ocean, including the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast and the...
View ArticleTrump Urges GOP to Pass ‘One Powerful Bill’ to Advance His Agenda
By Aldgra Fredly President-elect Donald Trump has called on Republican lawmakers to pass “one powerful bill” to advance his policies on border security and tax cuts as he prepares to return for a...
View ArticleHernia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
By Mercura Wang, Medically Reviewed Jimmy Almond, M.D. A hernia occurs when a tear or weakness in muscle or tissue allows part of an internal organ or the intestines to protrude through the affected...
View ArticleCongress Certifies Trump’s Election Victory
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord WASHINGTON—The U.S. Congress on Jan. 6 certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory in the 2024 election, marking the official final step to guarantee...
View ArticleCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Says He Is Resigning
By Omid Ghoreishi Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader after a replacement is chosen. He also asked Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to prorogue...
View ArticleTrump Announces $20 Billion Investment for US Data Centers by Emirati...
By Andrew Moran President-elect Donald Trump announced on Jan. 7 a $20 billion foreign investment to construct new data centers across the United States. While speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago...
View ArticleCorporate Bankruptcies Surge to 14-Year High Amid Economic Strains
By Tom Ozimek U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings have soared to a 14-year high as U.S. businesses continue to face pressure from tighter credit conditions and softer consumer demand. A report released...
View ArticleHouse Speaker Details GOP Plan to Raise Debt Ceiling in Reconciliation Bill
By Tom Ozimek House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Jan. 7 that congressional Republicans plan to raise the nation’s borrowing limit through a party-line reconciliation bill designed to encompass...
View ArticleSugary Drinks Linked to Millions of New Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases
By Rachel Ann T. Melegrito Sugary drinks are a major contributor to chronic health issues. A new study from Tufts University in Boston suggests that approximately one in 10 new cases of Type 2 diabetes...
View ArticleThousands of Californians Flee Massive Palisades Fire Fueled by Strong Winds
By Jill McLaughlin A fast-moving wildfire erupted in the Southern California coastal city of Pacific Palisades, about 20 miles west of Los Angeles, destroying homes as Santa Ana winds ripped through...
View ArticleBiden Confirms He’s Considering Preemptive Pardons
By Zachary Stieber President Joe Biden in a Jan. 5 interview confirmed that he is considering whether to issue preemptive pardons. White House officials have said that Biden plans to issue additional...
View ArticleUS Private Sector Job Growth Slowed in Final Month of 2024
By Andrew Moran Private-sector hiring growth slowed in December 2024 as the U.S. labor market continued moderating. According to ADP’s National Employment Report, December payrolls increased by...
View ArticleHomeland Security Inspector General Confirms Audit of FEMA Over Trump Sign...
By Jack Phillips The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general this week confirmed it is auditing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over concerns that its employees avoided homes...
View ArticleTaurine: A Key Amino Acid With Potential Health Benefits
By George Citroner As taurine supplements gain popularity in fitness circles, nutrition experts caution that the amino acid’s benefits may be better obtained through a regular diet than expensive...
View ArticleTrump Suggests Renaming Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’
By Samantha Flom President-elect Donald Trump’s list of proposed changes to the world map just got a little longer. Delivering his first public remarks since Congress certified his presidential...
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