Sick With Something That Isn’t COVID-19 or the Flu? Here’s What It Might Be

by Jamie Sucharme Flu season is wrapping up, and weekly COVID-19 diagnoses are declining. But if you’re currently sick with a respiratory illness, you’re not alone. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that a mixture of respiratory viruses are circulating right now, including common coronaviruses (other than SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19), respiratoryContinue reading “Sick With Something That Isn’t COVID-19 or the Flu? Here’s What It Might Be”

History Lesson Tuesdays: Alcatraz Closes it Doors for Good. March 21, 1963

The Closing of an Icon After two decades of intense scrutiny relating to operating costs and confinement practices, on Thursday, March 21, 1963, the end of an era arrived with the official closure of Alcatraz. The physical structures on Alcatraz were indicating wear and tear that would cost the government millions of dollars to keepContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Alcatraz Closes it Doors for Good. March 21, 1963”

Mental Health Mondays: 7 signs you need a new therapist

by Angela Haupt The first time I met with a therapist, our personalities were so jarringly different—she was brash; I was overly sensitive—that I cried the entire session. I didn’t go back, and was turned off from looking for a replacement for years. Just like with any relationship, a therapist and client won’t always beContinue reading “Mental Health Mondays: 7 signs you need a new therapist”

True Crime Sundays: 2 of 4 Americans Kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico Are Dead. Here’s What We Know So Far

by Sanya Mansoor and Nik Popli Two of the four Americans who the FBI said went missing on Friday in an armed abduction in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico have been found dead, the Tamaulipas state governor said Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. Governor Américo Villarreal said that of the two individuals alive, one was wounded andContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: 2 of 4 Americans Kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico Are Dead. Here’s What We Know So Far”

One of the Worst Days of the Year Happening in Idaho This Year

by Jeff The calendar has officially flipped to March, and with it comes many things. Spring will begin later this month, St. Patrick’s Day is near, and the inevitable of daylight savings time is approaching as well. It is a debate twice a year on if states should do away with it or not, andContinue reading “One of the Worst Days of the Year Happening in Idaho This Year”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Two teens die from overdose of suspected counterfeit pills containing fentanyl.

Portland Police on Monday night announced the deaths of two teenagers from a suspected overdose of fentanyl.  On Sunday, officers responded to a suspected overdose death(link is external) of a high-school-aged youth. In the teen’s possession were suspected fentanyl pills, commonly known as “M30s.” Counterfeit prescription pills seized in March 2021 by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s OfficeContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Two teens die from overdose of suspected counterfeit pills containing fentanyl.”

Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.

by Sarah McCosham This is part three in the United States castle series. Today we are looking at Quirky Castles. Quirky Castles In The US Castles made of recycled material? Real-life sand castles? Frozen castle kingdoms? If you’re into unique roadside attractions, definitely check out these quirky castles in the US: Located in California’s resplendent NapaContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 23 Castles You Might Not Expect To Find Hiding In The U.S.”

The 10 Worst U.S. Presidents

Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. by U.S. News Staff Introduction Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. U.S. News averaged the results of three major presidential polls to make its own list of America’s worst presidents. Read more about the history of presidential rankings.Continue reading “The 10 Worst U.S. Presidents”

History Lesson Tuesdays: 7 Deadliest Weapons in History

by Michael Ray The earliest known purpose-built weapons in human history date to the Bronze Age. Maces, which were little more than rocks mounted on sticks, had questionable value as hunting tools, but they were superbly suited for smashing the bones and skulls of other humans. Later in the Bronze Age, the sword made its first appearance. SinceContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 7 Deadliest Weapons in History”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: To stay healthy in old age, research finds building muscles is key.

by Lola Butcher Like many in her age range, 97-year-old Sylvia McGregor of Sydney deals with her share of maladies — in her case, arthritis, osteoporosis, hearing loss, macular degeneration, lung disease, hypothyroidism, chronic kidney disease, heart disease and two total knee replacements. But unlike most nonagenarians, she does intensive strength training twice a week. She creditsContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: To stay healthy in old age, research finds building muscles is key.”