Massachusetts State

Have you ever taken a moment to consider the plastic items in your close vicinity? Plastic objects are quite ubiquitous, fulfilling various roles; from the bags we fill with food supplies to the water bottles we use to maintain our hydration. However, there could be more to these everyday items...

Drinking from plastic bottles raises your blood pressure

Hawaii State

The FBI and the Maui Police Department are advising the public to be vigilant after several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered. Officials began their investigation after an explosion on Old Haleakala Highway on August 8 destroyed an SUV, sending the driver to hospital. Investigators recovered an IED from a nearby trash can and said it was responsible for the blast.

FBI Investigating Multiple Explosive Devices After SUV Destroyed In Hawaii

Kissimmee, FL

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Food & Wine

“DCPA is so dangerous that it needs to be removed from the market immediately."

The EPA Has Taken Emergency Action to Stop the Use of a Herbicide That Can Cause 'Irreversible' Damage to Unborn Babies

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Perhaps you're one of the many people who've switched from milk to dark chocolate because the latter has less sugar and more antioxidants. But before you tear into that candy bar or hit the kitchen to start cooking up a homemade treat (like our salted caramel recipe), there's something you should know. Your dark chocolate may be hiding an even darker secret. It's known to contain two heavy metals — cadmium and lead — that can cause harmful health effects. Pregnant people and children are at higher risk.

The Dark Chocolate Brands With The Lowest Lead And Cadmium Levels

ScienceAlert


Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink.
Scientists have recently found a simple and effective means of removing them from water.



					
			

A team from Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University in China ran tests on both soft water and hard tap water (which is richer in minerals), adding in nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) before boiling the liquid and then filtering out any precipitates.
In some cases, up to 90 percent of the NMPs were removed by the boiling and filtering process, though the effectiveness varied based on the type...

There's a Surprisingly Easy Way to Remove Microplastics From Your Drinking Water

Boston, MA

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A North End restaurant closed its doors this week after more than 30 years of business. Dolce Vita Ristorante on Hanover Street served up authentic Italian dishes like chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, lasagna, linguini with clams, and veal marsala, all while celebrating the life popularized by the 1960 Federico Fellini movie of the same name.

Dolce Vita Restaurant In North End Closes Its Doors After 34 Years

Miami, FL

(Miami, FL) -- The National Hurricane Center says the summer's next tropical storm may be developing in the Atlantic. Forecasters say the system has become more active and is now located in the central tropical Atlantic. The storm's next move would be a general west-northwest move over parts of the...

High Odds Atlantic System Will Become Tropical Depression/Storm

New Jersey State

Missouri State

The Healthy 

What we feed our children is a highly sensitive topic for families, and the tiniest little ones need the most carefully vetted food. On Thursday, August 8, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that baby formula which had been distributed to two major retail chains had tested for elevated levels of an ingredient that in some cases could be harmful.

16,500 Cans of Baby Formula Recalled in 12 States

Warwick Police are announcing the passing of a veteran retired police Captain. Michael Forde died late Friday after a long battle with cancer. Police say he was a 30-year veteran of the department. He was also a member of the Swat team for 13 years. According to a statement by...

Warwick Police Announce Passing Of Popular Retired Captain


We have a problem with sucralose. Found in many zero-calorie foods and drinks, the artificial sweetener doesn't get broken down by the body, and as a new study shows that means it's potentially damaging the microorganisms at the very bottom of aquatic food webs.



					
			

"We can't break down sucralose, and a lot of microorganisms can't break it down, either, because it's a really tough molecule that doesn't degrade easily," says marine bioscientist Tracey Schafer, from the University of Florida.
"So there are a lot of questions about how it is affecting the environment and whether it's something that could impact our microbial...

Artificial Sweetener May Be Wreaking Havoc on Microorganisms

Wayne County, NY

Ontario, NY

Wayne County sheriff's investigators are sorting out what happened in a deadly crash late Saturday night in the Town of Ontario. It happened on Route 104, when a motorcycle operated by Dale Bogardus of Ontario rear-ended a car. Bogardus died at Strong hospital. The driver of the car, and a...

Fatal Wayne County Cycle Crash Victim Identified

Johnston, RI

Johnston Police continue to investigate an attempted child abduction at the Johnston Memorial Park. Officials say it happened about 3-35 Friday afternoon when an eight-year-old was sitting on a bench when a male jogger passed by – took out a bottle and a cloth, wet the cloth and told the child to “come here.”

Police Seek Suspect In Johnston Attempted Child Abduction

You wouldn't think that drinking water, one of the most basic human needs, could feel complicated. But with countless varieties of water — sparkling, alkaline, or sexy — gaining notoriety, and a constant stream of new products entering the already saturated market, it can be easy to overthink hydration. Electrolyte water in particular is one type of souped-up H2O that may have caught your eye, especially if you work out often and end up profusely drenched in sweat.

Is Electrolyte Water Actually Good For You?

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Just 2 kilograms of this stuff could wipe out the entire human population.

What’s The Most Dangerous Toxin On Earth?

Researchers have developed a compound that can clear multiple strains of gram-positive bacteria in mice, including those that lead to rare and potentially fatal ‘flesh-eating’ conditions. The corresponding study was published in Science Advances. Antibiotic resistance is a threat to health and agricultural systems globally. Contributing factors include...

New Compound Fights Off Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Broward County, FL

Plantation, FL

New discoveries in Broward County could shed some light on mysteries surrounding the disappearances of three people decades ago. Human remains of three people were found in the city of Plantation. Plantation Fire Rescue says the remains of a woman and a child were found in a car submerged in...

Decades Old Mysteries Possibly Solved With Discovery Of Three Bodies

Vancouver, WA

A driver was rescued by firefighters from his crushed car Sunday night in Vancouver. The man was driving on SR 14 near the Ellsworth Exit when it was rear ended by a vehicle that fled the scene. It took firefighters 22 minutes to get the man out of the wreckage....

Driver Rescued From Wrecked Car

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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More Than 60 Beaches Closed In Mass. Due To High Levels Of Bacteria

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has updated its list of beach closures due to high bacteria levels. Dozens of beaches, lakes and ponds...

More Than 60 Beaches Closed In Mass. Due To High Levels Of Bacteria

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