by Amelia Neath A huge fire has broken out at the Oregon hotel made famous by the iconic Jack Nicholson movie The Shining. While many Stanley Kubrick fans will recognize the remote setting as The Overlook Hotel where spooky twins chillingly told Nicholson’s character Jack Torrance to “Come play with us”, in the real world the Timberline Lodge serves as a family-friendly resort amongContinue reading “Massive fire breaks out at iconic hotel made famous by Jack Nicholson’s ‘The Shining’”
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History Lesson Tuesdays: 1975- President Ford says that war is finished for America
At a speech at Tulane University, President Gerald Ford says the Vietnam War is finished as far as America is concerned. “Today, Americans can regain the sense of pride that existed before Vietnam. But it cannot be achieved by re-fighting a war.” This was devastating news to the South Vietnamese, who were desperately pleading for U.S. support as theContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1975- President Ford says that war is finished for America”
Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Uncommon Signs & Symptoms Of Menopause
We have all heard about hot flashes and night sweats, but there are many more symptoms that you may not realize are related to menopause. Did you know that the fluctuating hormone levels associated with perimenopause and menopause can lead to musculoskeletal problems, changes in your sense of taste, and heart-rhythm irregularities? Many of theContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: Uncommon Signs & Symptoms Of Menopause”
True Crime Sundays: L.A Sheriff announces “hundred of arrests” in human trafficking operation
by Tony Kurzwell Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna announced Tuesday the arrest of hundreds of people caught during a weeklong human trafficking operation. “Let me be clear. Human trafficking and child exploitation are devastating crimes that prey on some of the most vulnerable members of our community,” Luna said during a 10 a.m. news conference.Continue reading “True Crime Sundays: L.A Sheriff announces “hundred of arrests” in human trafficking operation”
Apple will approve used parts in iPhone repairs, in long-awaited reversal
Starting this fall, you may be able to pay less for a fully functioning fix if you have an iPhone 15 or newer by Chris Velazco The next time you need to have your iPhone fixed, you may not have to pay as much to get it working just the way it used to. AppleContinue reading “Apple will approve used parts in iPhone repairs, in long-awaited reversal”
Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri- Michael Floersch, 28
MICHAEL FLOERSCH, 28 JOHNSON County DIED: APR. 25, 2022 ‘My son’s life mattered’ Michael Floersch was the youngest of six kids. At family gatherings, he was the funny one, cutting up and having fun. “From cheek to cheek, he just had a huge smile,” said his mother, Sandy Toothman. In sixth grade, Michael crashed hisContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri- Michael Floersch, 28”
Travel Thursdays: 6 Incredible Tourist Sites With a Waitlist to Visit
Lunchables under fire after reports of concerning lead, sodium levels
by Lauren Weber Consumer Reports is calling for the removal of Lunchables from school trays across the country after discovering concerning levels of lead and sodium and a potentially harmful chemical in their packaging in products sold in stores. A petition lobbying the U.S. Department of Agriculture to get rid of the Kraft Heinz products from the NationalContinue reading “Lunchables under fire after reports of concerning lead, sodium levels”
History Lesson Tuesdays: 1972- Apollo 16 departs for the Moon
April 20, 1972- From Cape Canaveral, Florida, Apollo 16, the fifth of six U.S. lunar landing missions, is successfully launched on its 238,000-mile journey to the moon. On April 20, astronauts John W. Young and Charles M. Duke descended to the lunar surface from the Command Module, which remained in orbit around the moon with a third astronaut,Continue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1972- Apollo 16 departs for the Moon”
Healthcare Awareness Mondays: No Link Between Ozempic, Wegovy and Suicide, EU Drug Regulators Say
Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions By Associated Press Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higherContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: No Link Between Ozempic, Wegovy and Suicide, EU Drug Regulators Say”
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