Columbus, OH

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

Earlier this year, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent, national volunteer group of experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine, updated its guidelines for breast cancer screenings, recommending mammograms every other year, starting at age 40 and continuing through age 74. That is a shift from the prior recommendation to start between the ages of 40 and 50 as determined by your doctor. But the USPSTF recommendations left a lot of questions unanswered, saying that more research needs to be done before it can issue guidelines that are beneficial for all women. Bottom Line Personal asked Lucy B. Spalluto, MD, breast imaging specialist at Vanderbilt University, to fill in these gaps…

Alert: New Mammography Screening Guidelines

Nebraska State

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Duluth, MN

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern Plains, particularly in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes if ingredients align. Please check below for further details.

Multiple Rounds of Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Upper Midwest; July 31st, 2024

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?

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Don't dismiss these symptoms. Get your pet to the vet right away.

The 5 Biggest Early Warning Signs Of Cancer In Dogs

CBS News

Some people are overdosing from certain products marketed for weight loss, federal health officials are warning.The FDA has received reports of dosing errors involving compounded semaglutide injectable products dispensed in multiple-dose vials, resulting in patients seeking medical attention or requiring hospitalization, the agency stated. Dosing errors came as a result of people measuring and self-administering incorrect amounts, and health care providers miscalculating doses of the cheaper, compounded versions of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, the agency said Friday in an alert. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fainting, headache, migraine, dehydration, acute pancreatitis and gallstones, according to the FDA.A majority of the...

People are overdosing on weight-loss injections, FDA warns

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

After having SLL for 15 years, I won't let it define me — now, I'm working towards larger passions in my life. When I was diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) 15 years ago, and read that there was no cure, you can imagine how devasted I was. I felt as if I had just been punched in the stomach, but that feeling wasn’t momentary. It didn’t leave me. I lost my appetite and couldn’t think about anything except this diagnosis. What now?

Finding Focus Outside of My Cancer

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Seniors Guide

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A Worrisome Shortness of Breath

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

The U.S. has entered the “fourth wave” of the overdose epidemic, characterized by skyrocketing use of stimulants like methamphetamine. A new study found that a duo of drugs is effective at curbing methamphetamine-positive drug tests by 27% compared to a placebo. “These findings have important implications for pharmacological...

No FDA-Approved Meth Treatments Exist, But New Study Offers Hope

Verywell Health

A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as “stiff heart syndrome,” about 10 to 15 years later. Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist’s connective tissue and the heart.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Lexington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Most Americans work hard to purchase and maintain their vehicles, making it all the more important they protect their investment from ending up in the hands of thieves. But with vehicle theft still on the rise in many areas across the country, the continued problem is costly―not just to theft victims but to all vehicle owners.

Car owners reminded to protect their ride during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July

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WATCHDOG REPORT: Are health levies still needed in the Mahoning Valley? PT.2

We continue our two part Watchdog report looking at health levies in the Mahoning Valley. How are they spending your tax dollars?. In part two, we...

WATCHDOG REPORT: Are health levies still needed in the Mahoning Valley? PT.2

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