CNN — Ladies you’ll want to check your sports bras. New testing done on some popular brands show that there are high levels of BPA found in many sports bras. BPA can be dangerous to your health and lead to things like asthma, heart disease, and even obesity. Here are the brands you’re going to
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EDGARTOWN, Massachusetts — Bexar County sheriff Javier Salazar has confirmed that the migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard are crime victims. This move by the county sheriff paves the way for those migrants to get special visas to be able to stay in the U.S. That visa is called a U-visa and it is reserved for
Continue Reading CNN — Head injuries in high school football happened quite often and can sometimes even cause death. Limiting contact in practice may be one of the best ways to reduce chronic head injuries. According to a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found that head hits were drastically cut when kids practiced
Continue Reading CNN — One neighborhood in Oregon is gearing up for Halloween and what better way to celebrate by revisiting a classic. Sony pictures and vacation rental company Vacasa teamed up to offer a stay at the Ghostbuster’s firehouse. While the original building is set in New York, this amazing replica comes with all the bells
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CNN — According to the CDC, between 2016 and 2019 nearly 6 million children were diagnosed with anxiety while another 3 million were diagnosed with depression. Since 2016 the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has urged screening for depression in children aged 12 and older. Now the task force is urging parents to get their
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CNN — Tens of thousands of people are set to file unemployment claims in the wake of hurricane Ian according to economists. Florida took the biggest hit. Early estimates show that Ian could be the most costly hurricane to make landfall in the state. The tourism industry in that area also took a massive hit.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Winterfest 2022 is approaching and this year there have been some upgrades. The City of El Paso states that the ice skating rink will be larger and in a new location. The ice rink will now be made of real ice instead of the synthetic used last year. The ice skating
Continue Reading CNN — If you count steps on your fitness tracker then we have news for you. Researchers have found that 8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults. The number jumps to 11,000 steps for adults who are already overweight and what to cut their odds at becoming obese. The study followed more
Continue Reading CNN — A colonoscopy could reduce the risk of dying from colorectal cancer by as much as 50% according to a new study. The New England Journal of Medicine looked at 84,000 European patients . Those who agreed to undergo the procedure reduced their risk by 31% as compared to those who were not screened.
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EL PASO, Texas — About 6,000 El Paso County voters will receive a new ballots after the originals were found to contain an error according to El Paso Matters. The error: The Texas agriculture commissioner was left out of the ballots that were filed on or before October 4th. If you happened to get one
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EL PASO, Texas — Starting today you and your family can enjoy the sights and sounds of Chalk the Block. The event is celebrating 15 year. The celebration includes talent like chalk artists, musicians, muralists, and arts and crafts vendors. Chalk the Block kicks off tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The festivities continue
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CNN — More than 2.5 million U.S. middle and high school students say they use e-cigarettes, according to a new study. Researchers found tat it continues to be a popular form of tabacco use among students. The 2022 National Youth Tabacco Survey was conducted between January 18th and May 31st of this year. The CDC
Continue Reading CNN — If you don’t know your blood type scientists are urging that you find out in case of emergencies -like the need for a blood transfusion. Now, researchers have found a new group of blood types that you should be aware of in the rare occasion that it might be needed. The new group
Continue Reading BANGKOK, Thailand — At least 22 children were among 34 people killed in a mass shooting at a child care center in northeastern Thailand this morning. The mass shooting took place at the Child Development Center in Nong Bua Lamphu province’s Uthaisawan Na Klang district, according to a statement from the prime minister’s office. The gunman has been
Continue Reading CNN — Fraud and theft are causing some major problems for Zelle. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Office looked into the issue. Warren’s Office found that data from large banks found fraud is increasing on Zelle and banks are not providing refunds. This could be a violation of federal law. Seven of the largest banks in the
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CNN — A group of five alleged members of the Oath Keepers are on trial and are being charged with seditious conspiracy. Founder Stewart Rhodes’ estranged wife say he studied manipulation techniques to inspire others to storm the capitol. As for former president Donald Trump, newly released audio shows that at some point he denied
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CNN — If you’re planning to visit Hawaii you will need to bring reef-safe sunscreen to go into the waters of Maui’s most famous beaches. The same will apply to other area beaches. When people swim in the ocean, the chemicals from some kinds of sunscreen can wash into the ocean harming marine life and
Continue Reading CNN — The woman who allegedly recruited migrants from Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard has finally been identified. According to The New York Times, Perla Huerta, a former combat medic and counter intelligence agent, was discharged after two decades in the army. Around mid-September, about 50 Venezuelan migrants were flown from Texas to Martha’s
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CNN — Netflix is leaning into the gaming industry. The streaming giant announced it is opening its own in-house video game studio in Helsinki, Finland. Netflix launched its gaming studio a little over a year ago. Since then, its acquired 3 other gaming studios and its introduced 32 games on its platform. The games have
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CNN — Drug makers Biogen and Eisai state that a monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease slowed the progression of cognitive decline by 27%. The drug, lecanemab, was tested in a phase 3 global clinical trial. Lecanemab showed positive effects on the patient’s cognition and the ability to perform everyday tasks as compared to a
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CNN — Megan Thee Stallion really cares about her fans and their mental health. So much so, that she created a website for it.The site offers a list of free therapy organizations, various crisis helplines, and even help for substance abuse. The star’s website pays special attention to providing those resources for marginalized communities.Last year,
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CNN — 100,000 people. That’s how many people Target is looking to hire for help during the holiday rush. That’s not al the company is doing. They will also have “deal days” event October 6th through the 8th. Target also states that this year it plans to extend its popular “holiday price match guarantee.” Other
Continue Reading CNN — People have been met by toilet paper shortages, baby formula shortages, and even computer chip shortages. Now beer may be joining that list. A shortage of aluminum cans and carbon dioxide could be the next supply chain issue. Brewers point out rising pries of malted barley and hops, as well as transportations as
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CNN — The Borderland is still warm for now. But other parts of the country are already bracing for cooler weather and higher heating bills. Families, expected to pay an average of 17% more for home heat this coming season as compared to last winter. Those who heat with gas are facing the highest increase
Continue Reading CNN– By 2023 you will be paying higher prices to ship items through Fedex. Thursday, the shipping company announced it expects to raise rates on ground and express shipping next year. Customers can expect to see a 6.9% hike in express shipping. Freight shipping will go up 7.9%. The company warned demand for package deliveries
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CNN — 4.4 millions Americans have received their updated COVID-19 booster. The number may be actually higher since Idaho and Texas are not yet included. The new boosters not only protect against the original strain of coronavirus but also the omicron B.A. 4 and 5 variants. A new White House campaign is urging Americans to
Continue Reading CNN– A brand new report shows progress against cancer. More people in the U.S. than ever before. The American Association for cancer research found in the past three years, the number of cancer survivors living in the U.S. increased by more than a million. As of January, there are 18 million cancer survivors. The association
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CNN — The Federal Reserve is once again raising interest rates. The hope is to bring down inflation by making it more expensive to borrow money. On average Americans paid 8.3% more for goods in August compared to a year ago. Wall Street, however, is worried that a three-quarters of a point increase could hurt
Continue Reading CNN — The FDA has a warning for people and one the agency probably didn’t expect a need to make. The warning: don’t cook your chicken in Nyquil. A new social media challenge is encouraging young people to cook their chicken in Nyquil and other over the counter cough medications. This challenge is a dangerous
Continue Reading CNN — Late night binge sessions and working into the wee hours of the morning could seriously be affecting your physical health. A new study published on Monday found that night owls are prone to type-two diabetes and heart disease. Researchers found that people who stay up late are often more sedentary, less fit, and
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