Deadly fires on rampage in Southern California; Subtropical Storm Melissa forms off Northeast U.S. Coast
By Bob Henson From Weather Underground A major fire emergency—the highest possible alert level—has been declared by the Los Angeles Fire Department for the Saddleridge Fire, which was raging uncontained across 4700 acres at the north end of the San…
Controversy over why skipping breakfast impacts health
By Lynn Allison From Newsmax A recent study by researchers “proved” that skipping breakfast is associated with an 87% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease. The results, published in Iowa Now, supports the benefits of eating a daily breakfast in…
Cryptocurrency’s bad day continues as the SEC blocks Telegram’s $1.7 billion planned token sale
By Jonathan Shieber From TechCrunch Cryptocurrency’s bad news day continues to get worse as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has said it has filed an emergency action and received a restraining order for the $1.7 billion planned token offering of Telegram’s…
Memory tests for seniors may not be effective for women
From Newsmax Are some tests designed to measure memory declines missing signs of trouble in women? New research suggests that might be the case. More women than men were diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) when sex-specific scores were used…
9 foods to avoid if you have a cold or flu
By Zoe Papadakis From Newsmax Flu season has arrived. It’s time to break out the sweaters, stock up on oranges and get your annual flu shot. Preventative measures will go a long way in safeguarding you against colds and flu…
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Concacaf and UNICEF USA unite to support relief efforts in the Bahamas
Upcoming Concacaf Nations League games across the region will highlight initiatives supporting Bahamian communities after devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian Miami (Friday, October 11, 2019) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) is teaming up…
The Secret Life of Books
By John Boardley From I Love Typography Seldom write book reviews. Despite reading many good books, it’s quite an effort, for me at least, to gather my scraps and notes and thoughts and hone them into a few hundred words….
Mark Del Rosso named CEO of Genesis Motors North America
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., October 11, 2019 – Genesis global headquarters has appointed Mark Del Rosso as Chief Executive Officer, Genesis Motors North America. Mark will be responsible for overseeing all Genesis operations in North America and continuing the growth of…
More hazing complaints hit Ohio University, leading to the suspension of the marching band, 3 sororities, a professional fraternity, and all social fraternities
By Kat Tenbarge From Business Insider In the past two weeks, several hazing allegations have been brought against social groups at Ohio University, resulting in the college suspending all of its 15 social fraternities, three sororities, a professional fraternity, and the…
IMF Annual Meetings B-roll
The IMF and World Bank hold their Annual Meetings in Washington next week in Washington, DC. The week of meetings brings together finance ministers, central banks, financiers and civil society organizations to discuss the pressing issues facing the global economy. …
