From the looks of it, the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert hasn’t done too much with the $24 million it received in federal pandemic aid. The site where it plans to spend most of the money for a crime victims center remains an empty plot of dirt. And just one-quarter of its funds are obligated for … Read more
A savvy home cook has revealed her quick fix recipe for soothing sore throats, swearing by one ‘miracle’ ingredient. As winter approaches, many of us are likely to suffer colds and flu. There’s sadly no cure for the common cold, but we can certainly ease our suffering with good nutrition, plenty of rest, and self-care. … Read more
As the pregnant woman’s contractions rolled in every two minutes, staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dispatched an ambulance to send her elsewhere. Just two minutes later, she gave birth to a 6-pound baby girl in the cab of the ambulance down the road from the 900-bed … Read more
A clip from a 2020 episode of the quiz show QI was recently reshared and people have been left stunned after learning a surprising fact about chopping boards. Hosted by Sandi Toksvig the high-brow quiz featured a selection of questions on the subject of restaurants with comedians Alan Davies, Phill Jupitus, Sara Pascoe, and Mark … Read more
WASHINGTON — Walgreens has agreed to pay $106 million to settle lawsuits that alleged the pharmacy chain submitted false payment claims with government health care programs for prescriptions that were never dispensed. The settlement announced on Friday resolves lawsuits filed in New Mexico, Texas and Florida on behalf of three people who had worked in … Read more
(NewsNation) — A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions shows firearms were the leading cause of death in 2022 for children and teens ages 1 to 17. According to the report, 48,204 people were killed by a firearm that year, the second-highest number ever recorded and an average of 132 … Read more
Dame Esther reminded the Prime Minister of his pre-election promise to her (Image: Steve Reigate) Dame Esther Rantzen has issued a personal plea for the Prime Minister to make his promise “come true” and hold a vote on assisted dying. The terminally ill campaigner, 84, said: “For me, and others like me, it has to … Read more
Boar’s Head said Friday it’s closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it will also permanently discontinue production of liverwurst, the product that was linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others in 18 states. Boar’s Head expressed regret and … Read more
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health has launched a new lead registry and is requiring landlords statewide to sign up before Oct. 1. The registry went live just before Labor Day weekend as part of a 2023 law that will soon allow renters to see which landlords have their lead certificates. … Read more
An Ontario hospital network is investigating an incident from last month in which an older Sikh patient’s beard was shaved off without his consent, a move that has been condemned by the Sikh community as a severe breach of religious rights. As the investigation unfolds, Balpreet Singh, legal counsel and spokesperson for the World Sikh … Read more
