One in six. That’s the number of Americans who get sick each year from foodborne illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That amounts to 48 million people, and picnic season is rife with opportunities for food poisoning. Foodborne illness can cause a temporary upset stomach. But […]

Despite the stock market doing fairly well in the last 12 months, the same cannot be said for the general economy. Several industries such as airlines, auto parts and equipment, recreation facilities, oil and gas drilling, and restaurants have taken brutal hits. However, there are also several safe stocks out […]

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you want to make some Spring Break plans, or you’re dying to take some time off, you’re not alone. It might be too soon to take that trip to Europe, but you have plenty of options to plan a safe getaway during the pandemic. Before […]

Published: 1/28/2021 10:01:28 PM Modified: 1/28/2021 10:01:26 PM SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Moderna determined that 860 doses of its COVID-19 vaccine stored at Springfield Hospital are “effective and safe for use,” according to the Vermont Department of Health. The doses’ viability came into question on Tuesday after a state temperature monitor […]

Hiking during the winter in Maine can be a great way to experience the beauty of the season, with its crisp air, sparkling snow and whimsical ice formations. But if you’re more accustomed to warm-weather hiking, there are a few things you should consider before you drive to the trailhead. […]

Photo credit: Grizzly Media From Bicycling With COVID-19 restrictions continuing to cancel in-person races, many athletes are feeling virtual event fatigue. There are only so many times you can race yourself against the clock in your own neighborhood. That’s why Old Man Winter Rally, traditionally a one-day winter biking and […]

WASHINGTON — Christmas is just hours away, but this year’s celebrations are going to look a lot different for most people across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Washington State Department of Health have both been warning residents since Thanksgiving that, during this latest, greatest […]

National Review Russia’s New Territory In November, Russia gained a slice of somebody else’s country. It did this not through unidentified troops moving across a border, nor through hybrid warfare. Instead, it negotiated its capture in full view of, and without a single question asked by, the United States or […]

Investor sentiment in 2020 has been on a rollercoaster. We started off with a robust economy that was beaten down to multi-year lows by a health issue that remains at large. However, it’s a known devil now.  So we aren’t as scared of it as we used to be. Even […]

The Week Putin critic Navalny reportedly tricks Russian agent into revealing how he was poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has reportedly uncovered details of his own poisoning by successfully duping a Russian agent into revealing them.Navalny, a leading critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is recovering after being poisoned […]

The Week Supreme Court denies Kentucky religious school’s challenge to COVID-19 restrictions, for now The Supreme Court said Thursday it won’t order Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) to lift COVID-19 restrictions on in-school classes at Danville Christian Academy or other religious schools, but the justices gave the Christian school the […]

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The Christmas holiday is almost here in Arlington Heights. While a favorite time of year for many, Christmas celebrations will likely look different this year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released specific guidance on what and what not […]

Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY Published 7:00 a.m. ET Dec. 11, 2020 | Updated 1:10 p.m. ET Dec. 11, 2020 CLOSE The CDC has warned against traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, but here are some ways to get you safely to new destinations. USA TODAY Here’s a trick question: […]

8 fun and safe things you can do with your Christmas bubble – Rii Schroer The office party has been cancelled; midnight mass will likely be muffled; Santa’s grotto is shut (he’s ice-olating); and Christmas bubbles are causing a whole new kind of headache this year. But, you don’t have […]