Deadly fungal infection spreading at an alarming rate, CDC says

by Linda Carroll The fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris, or C. auris, can cause severe illness in people with weakened immune systems. A drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus has been spreading rapidly through U.S. health care facilities, a new government study finds. The fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris, orContinue reading “Deadly fungal infection spreading at an alarming rate, CDC says”

True Crime Sundays: Second body recovered from Old Montreal building destroyed by fire.

by Evelyn Blackwell Montreal police confirmed Tuesday evening that a second body has been recovered from the building in Old Montreal that was destroyed by a fire last week. The fire department’s technical rescue unit found the victim while searching the building using a crane. The body has been taken to a forensic lab toContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Second body recovered from Old Montreal building destroyed by fire.”

Nine States With No Income Tax

Paychecks are safe from state taxes if you live here by John Waggoner Florida is the most popular state for retirees to move, and sun-kissed beaches aren’t the only reason. The Sunshine State has no income tax, which can be a powerful draw for people in states with high taxes (and cold winters). If you’re lookingContinue reading “Nine States With No Income Tax”

Opioid Crisis Friday: KCSO: Over 100 Fentanyl pills seized and woman arrested in traffic stop.

by Rob King ATHOL, ID — Deputies with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Spokane woman Sunday night when drugs were discovered during a traffic stop. A deputy pulled over a vehicle on near Highway 54 and Railroad Street in Athol, Idaho. According to KCSO, the deputy saw drug paraphernalia in plain view.  KCSOContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: KCSO: Over 100 Fentanyl pills seized and woman arrested in traffic stop.”

Travel Thursdays: The Best Ways to Hang Things on RV Walls

by Ashley Mann Many RV owners want to hang wall decor or a shelf in their camper and wonder how to hang things on RV walls. In this article I’ll cover all of the best ideas for hanging things on RV walls, including ways to hang things without holes in the RV walls or causingContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The Best Ways to Hang Things on RV Walls”

Career Cheat Codes I Know at 36 That I Wish I Knew at 26

by Tim Denning Your career grows when you start taking the opportunities you’re not qualified for. I got trapped in a finance career like a caged lion. Then through a bizarre series of events, I invented my own job. This led me to get access to uncommon opportunities and build an online business that eventually replaced myContinue reading “Career Cheat Codes I Know at 36 That I Wish I Knew at 26”

History Lesson Tuesday: Arrest warrant issued for Putin by international court over Ukraine war crimes

by Associated Press The court said in a statement that Putin “is allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation” by abducting children from Ukraine to take to Russia. THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court said Friday that it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes,Continue reading “History Lesson Tuesday: Arrest warrant issued for Putin by international court over Ukraine war crimes”

Healthcare/Mental Health Awareness Mondays: Ontario detransitioner who had breasts and womb removed to change gender sues doctors.

by Evelyn Blackwell Michelle Zacchigna is suing doctors for failing to consider alternate treatments before ushering her on an irreversible journey that she now regrets. An Ontario detransitioning woman who had her breasts and womb removed to change her gender to male is suing medical and health practitioners for failing to consider alternate treatments duringContinue reading “Healthcare/Mental Health Awareness Mondays: Ontario detransitioner who had breasts and womb removed to change gender sues doctors.”

True Crime Sundays: Canadian Woman Killed on ‘Dream Birthday Vacation’ at Mexican Hotel with Boyfriend, Suspect in Custody.

by Tristan Balagtas Authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the death of a woman at a hotel in a Mexican resort town, reports say. Citing prosecutors in Mexico, the CBC reports that a woman from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, was found dead Friday at a hotel in the coastal resort city of Playa Del Carmen.Continue reading “True Crime Sundays: Canadian Woman Killed on ‘Dream Birthday Vacation’ at Mexican Hotel with Boyfriend, Suspect in Custody.”

Opioid Crisis Friday: My Daughter Died From an Overdose. I’m Sharing Her Story to Help Others

by Michelle Schwartzmier “Tell them my story.” My 20-year-old daughter Casey said these words to me not long before she died of an accidental heroin overdose on January 15, 2017. She said that if something were ever to happen to her, she’d want me to write an honest obituary about her struggles with addiction. IContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: My Daughter Died From an Overdose. I’m Sharing Her Story to Help Others”