Chicago, IL

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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?

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

New York City, NY

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

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Trailer Empire

The bond market has been buoyed by the Federal Reserve's recent hints that a rate cut may be on the horizon this September, leading to a noticeable drop in mortgage rates. Investors are reacting to the Fed's subtle language changes, anticipating a potential shift in monetary policy.

Mortgage Rates Plunge as Fed Signals Potential September Rate Cut

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

It’s important to give your elderly parents support. Here are things to get your elderly parents to make their life comfortable. Things To Get Your Elderly Parents To Make Their Life Comfortable. As you and your family get older, looking after your aging parents will become a natural part...

Things To Get Your Elderly Parents To Make Their Life Comfortable

Caregiving is a challenging job that is made more manageable by support from others. Be as loving and kind to yourself as you are to your loved one. Caregivers can benefit from learning more about how to best manage the patient’s disease. At some point in many of our...

What to Know About Being a Caregiver

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Do you ever feel like you’ve been put on pause?

A therapist’s explanation of stress resonated with TikTok users after a patient shared their wise words in a recent post on the app.

“My therapist told me,” the user wrote in a recent text-based video with 2.7 million views. “The reason you are in bed rotting each day, won’t text people back and won’t leave the house is because you are stuck in ‘functional freeze’ after living with such extreme stress that your brain feels disassociated from your body, so even the simplest of tasks now feel overwhelming.”



While not a bona fide...

What is ‘functional freeze’? Therapist explains why you’re overwhelmed by everyday tasks

I am an extremely unobservant person, and I always have been. When I was a Catholic elementary school child, it would take me most of the year to remember exactly where in the building my classroom was located. It didn't help that the teaching nuns were Sisters of Charity, and all looked precisely the same, with their black serge habits and hair tucked under wide bonnets. More than once, I joined a line of students marching down the hall behind the wrong Sister, right into a different grade's classroom.

A Farewell to (Youthful) Arms

It is critical that patients have trust and confidence in the abilities of their health provider. Patients should not be reluctant to ask their care provider questions about their health. Patients who feel uncomfortable with their health provider should consider seeking care elsewhere. There are many ways people interact with...

Treating Others With Respect in Health Care

Experiencing the ebbs and flows of grief can be difficult, but we have expert tips on how to take ourselves during the process. Losing family members, friendships, a coveted work position, or a romantic relationship is never easy. The impact of the loss can be stressful to manage and heartbreaking, causing one to experience tough emotions. According to Meghan Watson, psychotherapist and founder of Bloom Psychology, tending to ourselves with care and intention in the face of grief can be an insurmountable challenge, which is why it’s important to find safe ways to process your grief, as prioritizing caring for yourself is vital. Although facing and expressing grief is stressful, there are ways to validate it in our lives when we notice it emerge.

Here's How To Prioritize Self-Care When You're Grieving

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Fat wasn't our enemy. Our self-loathing and quest for love via perfection was. I wish my parents had understood this. When I was a kid, I thought all the things my pretty mother made were beautiful and perfect, except me. She mixed pastry dough, patted it and crisscrossed lattices over...

My Relationship to Food Was Tied to My Need for Love

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The phenomenon of men leaving women with children to create new families is a complex and multifaceted issue. It raises questions about commitment, societal pressures, and the challenges of modern relationships. This article delves into the reasons behind this behavior, offering insights into the emotional and psychological factors at play.

Why men leave women with children to create new families

Social anxiety isn't just about feeling a bit nervous before a public speech or a big meeting. It's a pervasive condition that can affect every aspect of someone's life, from ordering food at a restaurant to interacting at social gatherings. Despite its prevalence, many misconceptions surround this disorder. In this blog post, we'll unveil 15 eye-opening facts about social anxiety, aiming to shed light on what it truly means to live with this condition. Whether you're someone who experiences social anxiety or you're looking to understand what friends or family members might be going through, these insights will provide a deeper understanding of the challenges and realities faced by individuals with social anxiety.

15 Facts About Social Anxiety

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

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

During COVID, more time at home didn't necessarily mean that men stepped up their domestic labor. Some fathers did step up to the plate and shared the extra domestic work and childcare during COVID. Workplace flexibility during COVID allowed people who held feminist values to create more equal marriages. Gender...

How Couples Split Chores and Caretaking During COVID

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Proposition 33, Justice for Renters Act, will be on the California ballot, November 5, for voters to decide on removing a rent control ban. According to Ballotpedia, a "yes" vote repeals the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act (1995), which will allow cities and counties to limit rent on any housing.

Prop. 33 will allow California voters to decide on removing rent control ban

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Apparently, the emotional rewards of cohabitation are nearly identical to those of marriage. This contrasts sharply with the research and culture in the 1990s, which highlighted a significant emotional uplift when couples transitioned from living together to tying the knot. Fast-forward nearly three decades, and this distinction has all but vanished.

Emotional Benefits of Cohabitation vs. Marriage: Study Challenges Beliefs

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Caregiving as a Women's Health Issue

Women are known to be at higher risk for several health conditions, including breast cancer, osteoporosis, cervical cancer and urinary tract infections. These issues are frequently...

Caregiving as a Women's Health Issue

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