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Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.10 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Disney faces class action lawsuit over employee data breach
The Burbank-based entertainment giant is accused in a class action lawsuit of negligence and other misconduct related to a data breach.13 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Social Security will set 2025 COLA within days. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.14 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Navy vs. Air Force: What to know about 2024 Commander-in-Chief's Trophy as Midshipmen and Falcons play on CBS
The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy is one of college football's most unique and prestigious prizes15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
Ripple effects from Hurricane Helene are already hitting American wallets as victims wait for basic needs from the federal government. Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, joined ...16 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
In Rwanda, 11 deaths have been reported from this rare but deadly disease. Two people tested negative in Germany this week.16 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What to know about the false claims Trump is pushing about FEMA funds
Donald Trump held a rally in Michigan Thursday where he spread a new baseless conspiracy theory about hurricane relief funds. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has more.16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
People are getting salmon sperm injected into their faces. Why?
Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston have had the treatment done, and like Aniston, I have a few questions. Life can be so disorienting. One minute you’re minding your own business and the next ...16 hours ago -
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Some apple cider could make you sick. Here's what to know.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.16 hours ago - Apple -
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Here's what an $80,000 home equity loan costs per month now that rates are falling
Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline. Here's what it costs monthly to borrow $80,000 worth of equity.17 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Why 'face of baseball' is on cusp of global stardom
As Shohei Ohtani prepares for his MLB play-off debut, BBC Sport looks at how he has become one of the world's highest-paid athletes.19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Baby brain’? ‘Fussy eater’? By dispelling such myths, science is taking the shame out of parenting | Lucy Jones
Most childcare advice is simply opinion represented as fact. Research based on data and evidence is the liberation we need. Lucy Jones is the author of Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of ...20 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
What to Know About the 2024 Nobel Prizes
The annual prizes will be announced beginning Monday.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The Black quarterback is now the NFL’s leading man. But at what cost?
Black signal callers are no longer marginalized. But it also means that, to some extent, they have been forced to become company men. Two years ago, under a cloudless sky in north central ...23 hours ago - NFL -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased
War in the Middle East, a strike by port workers and a devastating hurricane injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Watch: Bob Casey, Dave McCormick face off in Pennsylvania Senate race
Pennsylvania incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Republican challenger Dave McCormick took the debate stage Thursday evening in Harrisburg, Pa., as Democrats try to prevent Republicans from flipping ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
What to Know if You Were Planning to Visit Western North Carolina
Airbnb and Vrbo have activated emergency cancellation policies in the western part of the state and other areas of the Southeast affected by the deadly hurricane.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Helene survivors face new dangers from contaminated water, mold
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The need for clean water after Helene With Hurricane Helene dissipated, the recovery process is underway. ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Billionaire Frank Stronach is facing additional sexual assault charges in Canada
Austrian-Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach is facing additional sexual assault charges involving three additional complainants, court documents howYesterday -
Business - Inc.
Failing to Prepare for Hurricanes Could Cost Employee Lives. Here’s What to Know
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, employee deaths at one Tennessee company demonstrate why these natural disasters shouldn’t be underestimated – and why company leaders need to be prepared.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Is toilet paper affected by the port strike? Here's what to know.
People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
USWNT to face Netherlands after England friendly
The United States women's national team will end its 2024 campaign with an away match on Dec. 3 against the Netherlands, in a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about the damage from Hurricane Helene
The damage from Hurricane Helene could total more than $160 billion, and it is already the second-deadliest hurricane in a quarter-century, according to estimates. Since Helene made landfall in ...Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
What James Ensor Knew About the Masks We Wear
Seventy-five years after the artist’s death, the grotesque masquerades he painted aren’t so far from the manipulated faces of the present day.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
The Supreme Court's new term starts next week. Here's what to know.
Supreme Court justices will take the bench Monday for the first time since issuing blockbuster decisions on guns, abortion and presidential immunity.Yesterday -
Health - The New York Times
What to Know About Test Alternatives to Colonoscopies for Colon Cancer Screening
Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with the colonoscope.Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
The 'Prime Effect' is real at Colorado. How long will Deion Sanders stay is a lingering question
The arrival of Deion Sanders has turned Colorado football into a national program, a place where NFL prospects mingle with celebrities and everyone feels the loveYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Aitchison returns at 10 to face Black Ferns
England recall Holly Aitchison at fly-half for their WXV meeting with world champions New Zealand on Sunday.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan can take effect after judge lets restraining order expire
President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program can proceed after a judge Wednesday let a temporary restraining order on the plan expire.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Is a $100,000 HELOC or home equity loan cheaper now?
Interest rates on home equity products are dropping. Here's the cheapest way to borrow $100,000 worth of equity now.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Travis Kelce trades football cleats for scrubs in 'Grotesquerie' acting debut
Travis Kelce made his acting debut Wednesday night in episode 3 of Ryan Murphy’s show, “Grotesquerie."Yesterday -
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What to know about Israel's latest strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah
Israel launched another round of strikes into Lebanon Wednesday, hitting around 200 Hezbollah targets. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest from Tel Aviv.Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump casts 'election interference' label on everything while facing federal charges
Donald Trump has never stopped propagating falsehoods that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. But now, he is increasingly turning his attention toward pre-emptive claims the 2024 ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Florida law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces takes effect
A Florida law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces, one of the strictest anti-homeless statutes in the country, took effect Tuesday Under the law, municipalities are required to ...Yesterday - Florida -
Business - CNBC
Buffer ETFs can shield investors from some losses. Here's what to know before investing
Buffer ETFs can limit losses while capping upside potential. Here's what investors need to know before buying.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
White supremacist gang members in San Fernando Valley face federal charges
Nearly 70 people who belong to or are associated with a white supremacist gang in the San Fernando Valley were indicted on federal charges, authorities announced Wednesday.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Brain Science Says 1 Exercise Habit Improves Memory and Keeps Your Brain Sharp as You Age
Exercise doesn’t just slow down cognitive decline; it can actually help improve your brain power.Yesterday