Here is some background information about MRSA. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics such as methicillin, penicillin, oxacillin and amoxicillin. A MRSA infection can be fatal. About Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are commonly found on the skin and in the noses of healthy people. Skin infections from staph bacteria are called
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WASHINGTON, DC — Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday it was the “right decision” to halt operations at one of the largest fuel pipelines in the United States after the ransomware attack last month. Blount faced lawmakers for the first time since a six-day shutdown of the pipeline in May led
Continue Reading People with diabetes who had trouble falling or staying asleep were 87% more likely to die of any cause over the next nine years than people without diabetes or sleep problems, a new study finds. The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of Sleep Research, analyzed data from nearly half a million middle-aged participants in
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After more than a year of meeting on Zoom every month, the members of Amy Ettinger’s book club recently tried something radical: They got together in real life. The move was a fundamental departure from the routine. Ettinger had established the book club at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and she and five or
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Click here for updates on this story Connecticut, USA (WFSB) — As temperatures soared into the 90s and humidity added another layer of oppression, cities and towns opened cooling centers. The steamy weather is expected to last through most of the week. Take a look at the forecast here. NOTE: Some towns are requiring visitors
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) — Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack revealed more details about the water rescue in the Gulf that led to the death of Deputy Bill Smith. The sheriff said Smith died while successfully saving the lives of swimmers in distress and is a true
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Miley Cyrus took to Twitter to announce she will be performing a concert in Nashville to celebrate National Pride Month tonight. In order to get tickets, you must be able to provide proof of being fully vaccinated. Cyrus announced in a tweet she will
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A downtown kitchen manager tragically killed in a shooting over the weekend is being remembered by his peers as a passionate cook with a heart for people. Even on a Monday afternoon, you can hear music from the street coming from Nudie’s Honky Tonk.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — In the month of April, two eagles were shot in the Portland metro area, and one of them died, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Now, a $1,000 reward is being offered for information in the cases. ODFW said the shootings
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — Republicans in the Oregon House of Representatives are calling on one of their own, Rep. Mike Nearman to resign, after new video surfaced that suggested he might have planned in advance to allow demonstrators inside the locked and secured capitol building. In the video,
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An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for the first heatwave of the season. There’s not much of a change in the forecast today, high clouds are expected to move in bringing partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will remain in the upper 90s with occasional breezes. Haze from area wildfires will continue to move through portions
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A new Senate report reveals previously unknown details about the stunning security breakdowns ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack, including a finding that the US Capitol Police’s main intelligence unit “was aware of the potential for violence” beforehand. The report adds an authoritative emphasis to previous evidence that there were massive intelligence failures,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The Muslim community reacted in horror and shock at what police are investigating as a hate-motivated car attack in London, Ont., on Sunday evening that killed four family members and left a young boy injured. Advocates also demanded justice and called for change
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — There are renewed calls to cancel the Canada Day holiday this year, as Canadians grapple with the recent discovery of an unmarked burial site at a former residential school in B.C. The hashtag #CancelCanadaDay is gaining traction on social media with many arguing
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Actress Ellie Kemper is apologizing for her involvement in a debutante ball as a teenager that has come under recent criticism for the organization’s controversial history. Kemper was crowned the “Queen of Love and Beauty” at the Veiled Prophet Ball in 1999. The organization is based in Missouri and was founded in 1878 by former
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US stock indices remain in record territory. But in recent weeks, they’ve been stuck in a holding pattern as investors hunt for the next big catalyst that could send shares higher. In Europe, there’s no such hesitance. What’s happening: The STOXX 600 index hit an all-time high on Monday and is pushing higher again on
Continue Reading Will it be a royal house or full house or maybe four of a kind? Maria Konnikova is used to thinking about risk tolerance. The author-turned-professional-poker-player learned how to assess what economic risks are worth taking as research for her recent bestseller, “The Biggest Bluff.” Assessing health risks — especially when you’re risking not only
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It has been just about a year since bike shops nationwide saw shelves cleared and inventory drop. Now, some business owners say shortages still have not stopped. U.S. Census data shows more Americans have been riding bikes during the pandemic too and prices have gone up. Researchers cite increased popularity
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Despite signs of normalcy returning across America, from in-person graduations to maskless Memorial Day celebrations, experts warn the country needs to redouble its efforts to get more people vaccinated by July 4. The US reached its peak of daily vaccinations on April 1, with more than 4.3 million people getting inoculated in one day, according
Continue Reading A sweeping piece of legislation countering China’s growing economic influence is expected to pass the Senate this week with bipartisan support — a rarity in Washington at the moment. President Joe Biden has expressed support for the bill, which would invest more than $200 billion into American manufacturing, technology, research and development. If the bill
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is preparing to reunite 29 migrant families who were separated at the US-Mexico border under then-President Donald Trump’s controversial “zero tolerance” immigration policy, according to a newly released report. The highly anticipated report contains few new details on the Trump-era separations known to have occurred between July 2017 and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 1 new coronavirus-related death and five new cases Tuesday morning. El Paso County’s pandemic death toll increased to 2,622 with the death of a woman in her 50s. There are still 10 additional suspected Covid-19 deaths currently being investigated by the health
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A Senate report released Tuesday reveals previously unknown details about the stunning security breakdowns ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack, adding an authoritative emphasis to previous evidence that there were massive intelligence failures, critical miscommunications, and unheeded warnings that ultimately led to the chaotic response that day. Read the report:
Continue Reading Virginia Democrats will help answer a key question about the power of progressives am this timeid a Joe Biden administration on Tuesday when they select their nominee for November’s gubernatorial election against Republican Glenn Youngkin. The governor’s race features five candidates, including former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who is vying to be the first person
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(CNN Español) — El candidato presidencial por Perú Libre, Pedro Castillo, está superando por la mínima diferencia en los resultados preliminares a Keiko Fujimori, candidata de derecha, según reportó en su último informe la ONPE (Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales). Hasta el momento, con el 96,002% de votos escrutados, Castillo lleva la ventaja con 50,27%
Continue Reading Republicans in New Jersey will choose Tuesday between an establishment-backed candidate for governor who would prefer to avoid the topic of former President Donald Trump and contenders who have forcefully embraced Trump’s lies about the 2020 election. Four candidates are competing in a primary to take on Gov. Phil Murphy, who is unopposed in the
Continue Reading Police are investigating whether three teens who were arrested for a shooting that left one person injured were also involved in a deadly shooting outside a hookah bar in Miami-Dade County, officials said Monday. It was one of several shootings across the country over the weekend that left at least 16 people dead and dozens
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — A bipartisan U.S. Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps surrounding the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for Capitol Police officers who were quickly overwhelmed by the rioters. The
Continue Reading (CNN) — El covid-19 afectó a nuestras vidas de muchas maneras, incluida la forma de comer y comprar. Los cambios no siempre fueron para mejor, según una serie de informes presentados este lunes en la reunión anual de la Sociedad Americana de Nutrición. Aumento de consumo de comida «chatarra» Un análisis realizado por los Centros
Continue Reading Are you feeling frazzled? That’s relatable. These days, stress and anxiety are soaring across the globe. If you have a minute to spare, you can tweak the course of your day with a quick mindfulness practice. In recent years, studies have shown that mindfulness — a group of practices designed to focus the mind on
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