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COVID-19 samples detected in wastewater have reached high numbers in regions across the United States.

Summer COVID levels are on the rise: Track the spread by region

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

New York Post

Don’t get caught tryin’ to wing it at 30,000 feet.

Summer is peak travel season, and Dr. Sasha Haddad, an LA-based family practitioner, has taken to TikTok to share her list of essential medical travel supplies — as well as the knowledge that it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

The five items in Haddad’s flying pharmacy are medications to ease an upset stomach, an allergy drug, a first-aid kit, Advil and bug spray.

Stomach medications



Haddad recommends travelers, particularly adventurous and voracious eaters, keep Pepto-Bismol in their carry-ons.

The pink stuff treats nausea and...

I’m a doctor — these are the 5 medical essentials I pack when I travel

Welcome, wanderer! Before you pack your bags and hit the road to Alabama, let me save you the trouble. Here are 12 compelling (and totally not exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice before making the Heart of Dixie your new home. The Weather is Too Consistent. If you love...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Alabama

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Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

North Carolina State

Yancey County, NC

ABC News

A man shot three tree workers while they were clearing trees for a power company before being shot himself by police officers during his arrest, police said.

3 tree workers shot while clearing way for power company before suspect shot by cops

Tulsa, OK

QuikTrip (QT), the beloved convenience store chain with over 1,000 locations, is closing one of its most cherished stores. After serving the University of Tulsa community for nearly 40 years, the 11th Street QuikTrip will soon be shutting its doors.

Chain with 1,000 stores closes a major location unexpectedly after 40 years

The Independent

As Brits lap up the summer sun, many of us will be going to summer gatherings, socialising more, and going on holiday.But this summer, it’s likely you or someone you know has suffered from an unseasonable cold. It is quite possible this was in fact a bout of Covid-19.New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that Covid cases are on the rise. Up to mid-July, 3,557 infections and 192 deaths were recorded. Since then, infections have been fluctuating under 500 cases per week.The majority of these recorded infections are from hospitals and primary care settings, meaning...

Should we be taking precautions against the FLiRT Covid-19 variant?

Texas State

ESPN Lafayette

Travel Norie recently stated that the BUBONIC PLAGUE began to strike, fearing into the hearts of locals after a case was confirmed on Tuesday, July 9th. The US, including the state of Texas, will need to be very attentive to the symptoms of the Bubonic Plague, especially after health officials are investigating the cases now across the country. Recently, New Mexico and Oregon confirmed that two cases of the plague had happened in their states in March and February.

BEWARE: Texas Is Warned About DEADLY Bubonic Plague Spreading

The Mirror US

Dr. Ben Ewald, who has been practicing medicine for 30 years, says that having a gas stove in your home is one of the most dangerous things you can have in your kitchen.

Doctor reveals household item that's 'as bad for your health as living with a smoker'

Charlotte, NC

TheDailyBeast

Donald Trump baselessly claimed Kamala Harris is “totally against the Jewish people”—apparently either forgetting or ignoring the fact her husband is Jewish.Speaking at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday night, the Republican nominee slammed his likely presidential election rival for skipping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress earlier in the day. But Trump seemed completely oblivious to the existence of second gentleman Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a vice president in American history, when making his unfounded claim about Harris being against the Jewish people.“Now what she’s doing is she’s...

Trump Claims Harris—Whose Husband Is Jewish—Is ‘Totally Against the Jewish People’

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Fox News

Measles infections are more than triple the rate of 2023 with five months still to go, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Measles cases surge to triple last year's — with 5 months to go

The US Sun

A "BRAIN DEAD" woman has stunned doctors with a "miracle" hours before her life support was set to be switched off. Emma Price, 32, from Pitsea in Essex, suffered significant brain damage after attempting to take her own life. Last week doctors told Emma's family that she was brain dead...

‘Brain dead’ woman, 32, stuns doctors with ‘miracle’ hours before her life support was switched off

Cancer Health

[On June 27], the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter. It is safe to receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same visit. Data continue to...

CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season

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  Hearing loss of any severity can be devastating. Thankfully, hearing aids often help the more than 30 million people in the U.S. who currently live with some degree of hearing loss. But what if deafness is at its most severe? Profound hearing loss only affects around 0.2% of people in the U.S., but its severity can be difficult to deal with on a daily basis.For those with profound hearing loss,...

Best hearing aids for profound hearing loss

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Arizona State

Gilbert, AZ

In Arizona, cases of valley fever — a disease spread by a fungus that lives in the dirt — have more than doubled in the past year, Arizona's 12News reported. The spike in cases may be related to conditions brought about by the ongoing overheating of our planet, officials said.

Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'

Arkansas State

When Andrew Palmer was in sixth grade, he broke his leg and never walked again. "He doesn't heal like other kids do," Andrew's mother, Katherine Palmer tells TODAY.com. Andrew, a 14-year-old rising freshman, lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive neuromuscular condition that causes muscle weakness, breathing difficulties and heart problems. The average lifespan for Duchenne muscular dystrophy is around 22 years, according to Katherine.

Mom surprises teen son with a power wheelchair. His reaction will bring you to tears

Alcohol poisoning is a serious and potentially deadly condition that occurs when someone drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period. But what exactly happens to the body during this time? Alcohol poisoning can lead to confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow breathing, and even unconsciousness. It's crucial to understand the risks and symptoms to help prevent tragic outcomes. Did you know that binge drinking is a common cause of alcohol poisoning? This dangerous practice can overwhelm the liver, leading to toxic levels of alcohol in the bloodstream. Knowing the facts about alcohol poisoning can save lives and help you make safer choices. Let's dive into 13 essential facts that everyone should know.

13 Facts About Alcohol Poisoning

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Some vaccines recommended, others required, for Alabama students

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Packed classrooms with runny noses and kids sharing school supplies, germs will inevitably spread this fall, which is why health experts want...

Some vaccines recommended, others required, for Alabama students

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