Jackson County Died: Nov. 27, 2022 ‘Daddy’s not breathing’ Linda Elder was heading home from Walmart with her granddaughter shortly before noon the Sunday after Thanksgiving when her phone rang. “Daddy’s not breathing,” her 12-year-old grandson told his older sister, who answered the phone because Elder was driving. “I didn’t hear that part,” Elder said.Continue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: True Stories from Missouri – Brandon Elder, 38”
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Travel Thursdays: 8 Underrated U.S. State Parks to Visit
by K.C. Dermody When most people think about America’s parks, they think of places like Yellowstone and Yosemite, but there are many state parks that can rival even some of the best national parks. The U.S. is home to more than 6,600 state park sites which protect over 14 million acres of diverse landscapes, from arid desertsContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 8 Underrated U.S. State Parks to Visit”
Gas Prices Hit Four-Month High—Here’s Why Analysts Expect More Price Surges
by Brian Bushard TOPLINE The national average price for a gallon of gasoline hit a four-month high on Wednesday, and analysts expect it to keep rising as oil prices trend upward, refineries struggle with capacity and states transition to a more expensive summer fuel blend, though prices are far from where they were at theirContinue reading “Gas Prices Hit Four-Month High—Here’s Why Analysts Expect More Price Surges”
History Lesson Tuesdays: 2003: War In Iraq Begins
On March 19, 2003, the United States, along with coalition forces primarily from the United Kingdom, initiates war on Iraq. Just after explosions began to rock Baghdad, Iraq’s capital, U.S. President George W. Bush announced in a televised address, “At this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, toContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 2003: War In Iraq Begins”
Healthcare Awareness Mondays: A healthy lifestyle could reduce risk of irritable bowel syndrome, according to new study
By Taylor Nicioli (CNN) — Adopting a healthy lifestyle could reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a new study found. For adults in midlife and older who were physically active, got enough sleep, ate a quality diet, moderated alcohol intake or didn’t smoke, the risk for developing the gastrointestinal disorder dropped by up to 42%, according toContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: A healthy lifestyle could reduce risk of irritable bowel syndrome, according to new study”
Mexico got rid of daylight saving time. Should the U.S. end it, too?
by Dan Diamond and Maria Gabriela Martinez Most Americans on Sunday will “spring forward,” the annual ritual of advancing our clocks by an hour in a bid to capture more sunlight — while dealing with the inevitable grogginess and health risks that result. But most Mexicans won’t adjust their clocks this spring after their country ended daylight savingContinue reading “Mexico got rid of daylight saving time. Should the U.S. end it, too?”
Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In April Across The United States
by Chris Muras When April rolls around we start to think about the warm days of summer. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Spring can be one of the best times to travel. If you are looking for Spring Break travel destinations or a special place to enjoy blooming cherry blossoms with a refreshingContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In April Across The United States”
Appeals court ruling means over 100 Jan. 6 rioters may be resentenced
by Rachel Weiner and Spencer S. Hsu More than 100 people convicted of participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol may have to be resentenced after a federal appeals court Friday overturned a sentencing enhancement used to help determine their punishments. The decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit came inContinue reading “Appeals court ruling means over 100 Jan. 6 rioters may be resentenced”
History Lesson Tuesdays: 1933-FDR broadcasts first ‘fireside chat’ during the Great Depression.
On March 12, 1933, eight days after his inauguration, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gives his first national radio address—or “fireside chat”—broadcast directly from the White House. Roosevelt began that first address simply: “I want to talk for a few minutes with the people of the United States about banking.” He went on to explain his recent decision to closeContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1933-FDR broadcasts first ‘fireside chat’ during the Great Depression.”
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