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A recent study published in the journal Neurology has revealed that consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week is associated with brain lesions known as hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which can impair memory and cognitive function. These brain lesions are signs of damaged blood vessels that can restrict blood flow and gradually harm brain tissue. The…
The brother of ‘doomsday mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell testified Thursday in a Maricopa County Superior Court that when he learned of Charles Vallow’s death in 2019, he had ‘no doubt’ she had conspired to kill him. Vallow Daybell, who is currently representing herself in court, is on trial for the fatal shooting of her fourth…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been collecting and reporting data on the generation and disposition of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the United States for over 35 years. This extensive research is vital for measuring the success of materials management programs across the country and characterizing the national waste stream. The latest collected Facts…
On January 20, 2025, a significant memorandum was issued, outlining a robust and reinvigorated trade policy aimed at prioritizing the American economy, the American worker, and national security. This America First trade policy builds on initiatives from 2017, which claimed to have led to a revival characterized by stable supply chains, massive economic growth, historically…
In a sweeping move aimed at countering what he described as a revisionist narrative of American history, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on March 27, 2025, to restore the integrity of historical representations in the United States. The order highlights a decade-long concern over the portrayal of American history, asserting that a…
SAN JOSE — Catarina Macario didn’t wait long to make her presence felt Tuesday night in the United States’ 2-1 loss to Brazil. The native of Brazil who moved to San Diego at age 12 and played for Stanford in college benefitted from a long run by Alyssa Thompson, who brought the ball into the…
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), whose future is in doubt since Donald Trump returned to the White House, provides duty-free access to the United States for certain African products. The accord is up for review in September and its disappearance could lead American importers to look for other sources. The recent turmoil unleashed…
In his final week as the fire recovery czar for Los Angeles, Steve Soboroff has raised significant concerns regarding his exclusion from high-level planning related to the Palisades fire recovery efforts. Soboroff questioned the decision of Mayor Karen Bass in appointing him to such a pivotal position, particularly as rebuilding efforts remain in flux. The…
The deep roots of Earth’s oldest continents have long been thought to be unshakable. But a new seismic discovery suggests that even these stable landmasses can change. Beneath the center of North America, pieces of the deep continental base appear to be dripping away—slowly pulled into the deeper mantle. For the first time, scientists are…
A new study reveals that sepsis-related deaths in the United States have significantly increased from 1999 to 2022, highlighting alarming trends in mortality rate variations based on demographic factors such as gender, race, age, and geography. An analysis of data sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks experienced a significant drop on Thursday, erasing a substantial portion of the gains made just a day prior, amid ongoing concerns related to President Donald Trump’s trade policies. The S&P 500 plummeted 3.5 percent, following a remarkable surge of 9.5 percent on Wednesday, which was fueled by Trump’s announcement…
China retaliated on Friday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs by raising its levies on U.S. goods to 125% from 84%, as reported by the Chinese Finance Ministry. In a statement translated by CNBC, the ministry declared, “Even if the U.S. continues to impose higher tariffs, it will no longer make economic sense and…