Opioid Crisis Fridays: Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic.

Study Suggests New Vaccine Could Prevent Deadly Opioid from Entering the Brain by Laurie Fickman A research team led by the University of Houston has developed a vaccine targeting the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl that could block its ability to enter the brain, thus eliminating the drug’s “high.” The breakthrough discovery could have major implicationsContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic.”

Travel Thursdays: The Charming Small Town In Virginia That’s Perfect For A Fall Day Trip.

by Beth Fall in Virginia — it’s dreamy, isn’t it? When we think of fall, we envision the changing leaves, crisp autumn air, seasonal treats, and so many small towns just waiting for us to explore. If you are ready to embrace all that the season has to offer, we invite you to take a dayContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The Charming Small Town In Virginia That’s Perfect For A Fall Day Trip.”

17 States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes

Even if you escape the federal estate tax, these states (plus D.C.) may hit you by John Waggoner Note: Some states levy estate taxes on a person’s assets when they die. A few states tax inheritances. Maryland does both. Most people don’t have to worry about the federal estate tax, which excludes up to $12.92Continue reading “17 States With Estate or Inheritance Taxes”

History Lesson Tuesdays: Herman Melville Publishes “Moby Dick” in 1851.

Moby-Dick is now considered a great classic of American literature and contains one of the most famous opening lines in fiction: “Call me Ishmael.” Initially, though, the book about Captain Ahab and his quest to catch a giant white whale was a flop. Its author, Herman Melville was born in New York City in 1819. As a young man, heContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Herman Melville Publishes “Moby Dick” in 1851.”

True Crime Sundays: FBI ready to assist if needed on threats to elections offices

by Melissa Luck SEATTLE, Wash – The FBI is working with law enforcement in eastern and western Washington, monitoring apparent threats made to multiple elections offices. Suspicious powder was sent to elections offices in Spokane, Pierce and King Counties Wednesday, as elections workers were processing and counting ballots. In Spokane County, the powder came inContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: FBI ready to assist if needed on threats to elections offices”

Travel Thursdays: How to Experience Victoria, B.C. in Less Than 6 Hours!

by Jennifer and Mark Campbell We cruised into port at Victoria, British Columbia with less than six hours to make our visit count. How could we explore and learn about this historic city in such a short amount of time? If you are heading out on an Alaskan cruise that makes a short stop atContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: How to Experience Victoria, B.C. in Less Than 6 Hours!”

Utah CEO of SafeMoon crypto company arrested on fraud charges

John Karony, 27, and two other company leaders lied to investors and lined their own pockets, federal officials claim. by Shannon Sollitt Executives at SafeMoon, a Utah-based cryptocurrency company, assured their social media followers in 2021 that they would never defraud buyers, if only because “every member of SafeMoon would be subject to litigation andContinue reading “Utah CEO of SafeMoon crypto company arrested on fraud charges”

Historical Tuesdays: THIS ABANDONED MCDONALD’S WAS ONCE A TARGET OF THE STRIP SEARCH PHONE CALL SCAM

by Although this site might not boast centuries of architectural significance, it carries its own unique narrative. Once a busy McDonald’s that shuttered its doors in 2004, which coincidentally marked the 25th anniversary of the iconic Happy Meal, the story with this structure lies in an event that happened 10 years prior to its closure.Continue reading “Historical Tuesdays: THIS ABANDONED MCDONALD’S WAS ONCE A TARGET OF THE STRIP SEARCH PHONE CALL SCAM”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 8 Ways to Get More Energy Fast.

Healthy tricks for quickly getting a boost when you feel tired by Beth Howard According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 15 percent of women and 10 percent of men in the United States regularly feel tired or exhausted. But there’s often a simple solution. “Your energy level during the day couldContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 8 Ways to Get More Energy Fast.”

True Crime Sundays: What they do behind bars: Killer mom Susan Smith’s scandalous prison life revealed ahead of 2024 parole hearing

by Kunal Dey GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA: Child killer Susan Smith, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of her two sons, has been involved in flirtatious exchanges with a minimum of six men while imprisoned at the Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, South Carolina. The shocking revelation comes as she prepares for an upcomingContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: What they do behind bars: Killer mom Susan Smith’s scandalous prison life revealed ahead of 2024 parole hearing”