After weeks of negotiations and even a rare weekend meeting, senators were unable to come to an agreement on President Donald Trump’s nominations before the August recess. Now, Republicans say they may change Senate rules to make sure Trump’s nominees go through. Democrats have blocked many of Trump’s nominations, forcing roll-call votes instead of the […]
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the world’s deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate below 10%. Now, new research suggests that fermented stevia leaf extract could offer hope as a potential treatment. Researchers found that stevia, a plant commonly used as a natural sweetener, may have increased anticancer properties after fermentation with the bacterium Lactobacillus […]
While the number of people working from home increases every year, most Americans are still driving to work. With nearly 300 million cars on the road in the U.S., the daily commute can be dangerous, as a new study reveals which cities have the most hazardous commutes. The annual study conducted by MoneyGeek looked at […]
The Gifford Fire in California continued burning on Sunday, Aug. 3, with 39,676 acres scorched, according to InciWeb. It is currently 5% contained, and three people have been reported injured. One of the injured was a civilian who was taken by helicopter to Marian Regional Medical Center with burn wounds, Los Padres National Forest said […]
Democratic state lawmakers reportedly left Texas on Sunday, Aug. 3, the day before a vote is scheduled on a new congressional map that would give Republicans five more seats in the United States House of Representatives. The Texas Tribune wrote that 62 state House Democrats fled the state. “This is not a decision we make […]
“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” but it looks like tourism isn’t happening because new data shows it’s not staying in Las Vegas. The new numbers are prompting some to wonder why so few people are visiting Sin City. How bad are the numbers? According to CDC Gaming, Las Vegas visitation fell more than […]
A volcano in Russia called the “Krasheninnikov” at the Kronotsky Nature Reserve erupted for the first time in at least 400 years on Sunday, Aug. 3. Ash and gas emissions got as high as 3.7 miles as the plume spread east toward the Pacific Ocean, the Nature Reserve said. Despite the fact that the Krasheninnikov, […]
Star of the 1980s hit “WKRP in Cincinnati”, Loni Anderson has died. A publicist for the family said Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged illness.” She would have been 80 years old on Tuesday, Aug.5. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother,” Anderson’s family said in […]
For National Guardsmen like Spc. Keara Conn, mission readiness is more than a buzzword — it’s a mindset forged through training, mentorship and understanding of how split-second decisions affect lives.
Uber is facing a class-action lawsuit from passengers alleging they were sexually assaulted by drivers and that the company failed to protect them. In a recent filing, Uber argued that more than 100 of the claims were not credible, citing fake ride receipts and a lack of proof that the trips occurred. Passengers across the […]
