Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials analyzed 141 existing scientific papers on microplastics and nanoplastics from single-use plastic water bottles …
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Giuliani allies turn on GOP’s Sliwa, back Cuomo in NYC mayor race
Rudy Giuliani’s aides and allies have thrown themselves behind Andrew Cuomo instead of Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in the race for New York mayor, according to reports. Joe Lhota, Giuliani’s former deputy mayor and the GOP’s 2013 mayoral candidate, confirmed to the New York Post Thursday he is firmly in …
Read More »Gen Z drinkers leave bartenders frustrated with shrinking tips as 'terrible' trend emerges
Fewer young Americans are tipping at restaurants and bars these days. A Bankrate survey released this summer revealed that members of Generation Z – those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s – are the least frequent tippers. That includes Gen Z drinkers at the bar – and bartenders …
Read More »Stephen Miller laughs off CNN's 'dumb question' about alleged racial profiling in ICE raids
Top White House aide Stephen Miller laughed off what he called a “dumb question” about alleged racial profiling in immigration raids during a testy CNN interview on Monday. Miller spoke with host Boris Sanchez about President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to Illinois to protect U.S. Immigration …
Read More »Biden undergoes radiation therapy for cancer, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden is entering a new phase of treatment for the prostate cancer he was diagnosed with in May. Biden is undergoing radiation therapy, a spokesperson for the former president told Fox News Saturday. Previously, he had been receiving routine scans, the spokesperson added. “As part of a …
Read More »Deion Sanders faces another blood clot procedure, expects return for Iowa State matchup
Deion Sanders’ health has been a closely followed topic this offseason. In June, reports surfaced that the Pro Football Hall of Famer was sidelined with an unspecified illness. In July, Sanders revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. During a news conference with his doctors, …
Read More »California volleyball team with trans player stays undefeated in league play, in first place after forfeits
A transgender volleyball player in California has helped lead a girls high school team to an undefeated start in league play and first place after multiple opponents forfeited matches. Jurupa Valley High School’s girls volleyball team improved to 6-0 in league play to cement its place at the top of …
Read More »Fatal crash report finds nearly half of deadly wrecks tied to illegal drug
A growing number of marijuana users are driving while high — and it’s costing them their lives. More than 40% of victims of fatal vehicle accidents over the past six years have had elevated levels of THC in their blood, a new study shows. The drug screenings were performed during …
Read More »October Prime Day tech deals you can still get: Save up to 80% on Apple, Bose and more
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is over, but there are still plenty of deals to go around! There are a handful of tech deals you can still take advantage of. Find deals on headphones, streaming devices and other smart home essentials. Bestselling Deals Apple iPad 11-inch: $279 (20% off)Apple …
Read More »Teen arrested for murder in shooting of 11-year-old boy in New York: 'An unimaginable tragedy'
A 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy inside a New York home on Thursday. Officers in Newburgh, located about 60 miles north of New York City, responded at around 8 a.m. on Thursday to a shooting at …
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