I’m a pediatrician and a mom - here’s how to treat lice without stigma
Four words that parents in the classroom group chat dread to read: ‘My kid has lice.’
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Republicans can confirm a Supreme Court justice if Democrats take the Senate, but at what cost?
Democrats are gaining momentum in their bid to retake the Senate in November. This has led Republicans to prepare for the possibility that a conservative Supreme Court justice might announce their retirement before the ...Read more
Russia hits Ukraine energy plants in a blow to Trump's truce
Russia said it attacked Ukrainian electricity plants in a “massive strike” overnight, further undermining U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of an energy truce between the two warring countries.
The Defense ...Read more
Amid 'time of transition,' Freedom Caucus sees room to grow its influence
WASHINGTON — The House Freedom Caucus is poised to look very different next year, with several stalwarts of the hard-line conservative bloc moving on.
Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Byron Donalds of Florida and Tom ...Read more
'Aggressive' great white shark seen in waters off Huntington Beach. Keep out, officials say
LOS ANGELES — An "aggressive" great white shark was spotted in the waters off Huntington Beach on Tuesday, prompting the closure of a popular surfing spot.
The Huntington Beach Fire Department said in statement Tuesday ...Read more
Burnham shows Zelenskyy UK support amid fresh Russian attack
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London on Wednesday as Kyiv and its allies scramble to respond to President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia.
Burnham will tell ...Read more
Venezuela's Machado tops poll as US-backed negotiations resume
María Corina Machado holds a commanding lead in presidential voting intentions in Venezuela even as she remains sidelined from U.S.-backed negotiations between the government and opposition aimed at restoring democratic ...Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too
When many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man smoking. But the face of lung cancer has changed. Over the past 15 years, more women, never smokers and younger people are being ...Read more
Slash provides another update on new Guns N' Roses material
Slash says Guns N' Roses will likely piece together their new material when they take a year off in 2027.
The American hard rock legends dropped two new tracks, Nothin and Atlas, in December 2025, marking their first new ...Read more
BTS' ARIRANG smashes past 5 billion Spotify streams, making it the biggest album of 2026 so far
BTS have hit another colossal milestone, with their fifth studio album ARIRANG officially surpassing five billion streams on Spotify.
The K-pop group's label confirmed the achievement on Wednesday (14.10.26), marking yet ...Read more
Editorial: Trump weaponizes government & degrades the rule of law
The Department of Justice publicly searching the home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar recently seems to be a clear violation of the DOJ norm not to take action so close to an election (now just three weeks away) unless ...Read more
Editorial: Trump's desperate campaign to buy off voters
The omens that President Donald Trump is facing an epic example of what another Republican president once called “a thumpin’” are accumulating. His deeply unpopular Middle East war is metastasizing, contributing to ...Read more
Editorial: Grill Omar about her finances, too!
The search of “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home should extend to her bank account.
While the feds are at it, scrub Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s, too.
Omar reports assets falling between $20,006 and $125,000, according to ...Read more
Editorial: Iran strategy should not be guided by a campaign calendar
President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States will not attack Iran before the midterm elections raises a question no commander in chief should leave unanswered: Is America’s policy being set by the ...Read more
No family history? Under 40? Why common breast cancer myths put you at risk
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Having no family history does not mean that someone can’t still get breast cancer, nor does having a double mastectomy.
While widespread awareness of breast cancer has helped save lives, ...Read more
10 things you should know about Medicare Part D plans (Part 2)
Enrolling in Medicare Part D isn’t a “one-and-done” decision. Leaving your plan on autopilot during open enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7) could cost you hundreds in unexpected premiums and out-of-pocket fees. A different ...Read more
Environmental Nutrition: Raisin’ the bar
Raisins are the most popular dried fruit in the U.S., beloved as a naturally sweet treat that’s also rich in important nutrients.
The folklore
Grapes have been dried into the tiny wrinkled gems we call raisins as early...Read more
What medications should you stop before a dental procedure?
Q: I have a major dental procedure coming up. Do I need to stop taking any of my medications?
A: That’s an answer only your healthcare team can provide, and it depends on several factors, including the type of dental ...Read more
Mayo Clinic Q&A: How does diabetes affect your eyes?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know that diabetes can take a real toll on your body, but I didn’t know that it includes your eyes. How are they affected by this disease?
ANSWER: While eye care and regular eye exams are important ...Read more
Aaron Sorkin thinks about reviving The West Wing 'every day'
Aaron Sorkin thinks about reviving The West Wing "every day".
The Social Reckoning director admitted he "misses" his political drama, which aired on NBC from 1999 until 2006, and though it would be "very tricky" to bring ...Read more
Drake Bell blasts SAG-AFTRA over health insurance rejection
Drake Bell has blasted SAG-AFTRA after not qualifying for health insurance.
The former Drake and Josh actor took aim at the union and its president Sean Astin, known for his roles in the likes of Lord of the Rings and The...Read more
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