Healthy hotspots: The 25 most physically active counties in the US
Northwell Health examined data from the CDC’s 2023 PLACES report and identified counties with the most physically active adults.…
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11 ways to prevent bed bugs
Pest Gnome offers 11 ways to prevent bed bugs, along with advice on how to identify them and where they are most commonly…
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Starbucks unveils new holiday cups
(CNN) — It’s not even Halloween yet, but Starbucks is getting a jump on the holiday season. The coffee chain has officially unveiled, this year’s…
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Traditional substance use disorder treatments can stigmatize teens—here are some alternatives
Sandstone Care surveyed scientific literature to explore the best options for adolescents dealing with substance use…
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Las Cruces to host town hall for owners of cannabis businesses, aiming to foster improvements across the industry locally
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces officials are giving local cannabis businesses the opportunity to share their experiences, to foster…
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Teen Driver Safety: The Vital Role of Parents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Teen driver safety hinges on parents’ active involvement, according to Michelle Anderson, the Director of Operations at the…
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More than 100,000 people are on the organ donor wait list—here's who has the longest and shortest wait times
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to compile a list of median organ transplant waiting times using data from the Organ Procurement and…
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Battle of I-10 game brought eyes, dollars to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — People across the country tuned into the rivalry football showdown between UTEP & New Mexico State on the ESPN family of…
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Rite Aid is closing nearly 100 stores, with more to follow, as part of its bankruptcy. See the list
CNN By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — Rite Aid, which had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, is now preparing to shed more than…
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The US is suffering a mental health crisis: Here are the best (and worst) states to find and afford treatment
To explore the best and worst states for mental health care, MoneyGeek ranked states on their mental health care quality using data from the National…
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How sea levels in 40 cities will change by 2050
Using data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Stacker identified projected sea level rise by 2050 for 40 cities in the U.S.…
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Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company’s future is at stake
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford called on autoworkers to come together and end a monthlong…
Continue Reading Best Buy will soon stop selling DVDs
Originally Published: 14 OCT 23 08:40 ET By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business New York (CNN) — Grab physical DVDs while you still can. Netflix…
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More than 20% of Americans experienced chronic pain in 2021: Here's what you need to know
Wysa explored the latest CDC report on the prevalence of chronic pain among…
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Las Cruces Public Schools, Home Builders Association partner up for hands-on job fair
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Friday partnered up with the Las Cruces Public Schools, as well as Hatch…
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Goodbye to more DVDs? Best Buy plans to phase out sales of physical movies in the coming months
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy is saying goodbye to movie-watching with physical discs. The consumer…
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Navigating the waves: Surf therapy as a treatment for depression, trauma, and more
Reasons to Be Cheerful looks at surf therapy as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and…
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White House poised to announce winners of competition to produce hydrogen fuel
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The White House is poised to announce the winners of a $7 billion federal competition to…
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Starbucks and KidSuper Create a Varsity Jacket to Celebrate 20 Years of the Pumpkin Spice Latte
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) is celebrating its 20th birthday with the help of prolific American designer Colm…
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ExxonMobil agrees to buy shale rival Pioneer in $60 billion deal
New York (CNN) — ExxonMobil has agreed to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, a major shale oil producer in the deal that will more than…
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Commercial crossings at Borderland points of entry anticipating delays
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three weeks ago, border officials shut down cargo entries into the U.S. at the Bridge of the Americas. Those cargo…
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Global manufacturer buys Helen of Troy building in Northwest El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eaton Corp., a global manufacturer, bought the Helen of Troy building last month. The sale finalized on September 28,…
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US moves closer to underground testing of nuclear weapons stockpile without any actual explosions
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Scientists charged with ensuring the aging U.S. stockpile of nuclear weapons are good to go —…
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US regulators seek to compel Elon Musk to testify in their investigation of his Twitter acquisition
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer The Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday it is seeking a court order that would compel Elon…
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How farmers used California's floods to revive underground aquifers
Reasons to Be Cheerful dives into how flooding in California was turned into an opportunity to revive some of the state’s underground…
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Can an arena fit in a Downtown Sun Metro property? The city is assessing possible sites.
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersOctober 2, 2023 An unspecified Sun Metro property located in Downtown El Paso is being environmentally assessed as…
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Most expensive October weather disasters of the last 40 years
Stacker used data collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to break down the costliest October weather disasters since…
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10 states haven't expanded Medicaid—here are the health care challenges they face
Foothold Technology used data from the Kaiser Family Foundation to look at the possible impact on 10 states that decided to not expand…
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City of Las Cruces and associated departments will discontinue X (Twitter) pages October 15th
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces, and its associated departments, including the Las Cruces Police Department, will shut down…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in El Paso
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso VA Health Care System is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the event called “Celebrating the Prosperity,…
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