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Safe Solutions for Teething Babies: What Parents Need to Know.

Safe Solutions for Teething Babies: What Parents Need to Know.

Tending to a teething baby is a challenging task for parents who want to alleviate their child’s discomfort but might not know the safest methods. Teething usually starts around 4 to 7 months of age as the baby teeth, which will total about 20 by age 3, begin to emerge. Common signs of teething include … Read more

How Often Should You Consume Pistachios? Are They Good For Your Health?

How Often Should You Consume Pistachios? Are They Good For Your Health?

Few foods boast a history as rich and enduring as pistachios. Archaeological evidence shows that these nuts were enjoyed as far back as 6,750 BCE, and their popularity has only grown in modern times.  Pistachios are beloved not only for their unique, earthy flavor and the satisfying act of cracking open their shells but also … Read more

Seven Unexpected Hidden Travel Expenses to Watch For On Your Next Trip

Seven Unexpected Hidden Travel Expenses to Watch For On Your Next Trip

When planning a trip, it’s easy to dream big. However, hidden costs can add up quickly if you aren’t careful. As a travel journalist, I’ve encountered many unexpected expenses and hidden fees. Learn from my experiences and watch out for these seven often-overlooked hidden costs when traveling. Foreign Transaction Fees Using a credit card to … Read more

LGBTQ+ Youth Activism: Leading the Charge for Change

LGBTQ+ Youth Activism: Leading the Charge for Change

At Pride parades and protests, the sentiment often voiced is that “the youth are the future.” However, Alyssa Wainaina, a 24-year-old community organizer with Advocates for Youth, challenges this notion by emphasizing that youth are already making significant contributions. With a decade of activism under her belt, including securing gender-neutral bathrooms in Idaho public schools … Read more

Xcel Energy Proposes $1.9 Billion Wildfire Mitigation Plan Amid Rising Risks

Xcel Energy Proposes $1.9 Billion Wildfire Mitigation Plan Amid Rising Risks

Xcel Energy has submitted a comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan in Colorado, requesting approval for $1.9 billion to safeguard against wildfires sparked by power equipment. Highlighting the urgency of evolving risks beyond California, Xcel aims to minimize the potential of equipment-induced fires. Investments and Technological Enhancements The proposed plan includes substantial investments in new technologies and … Read more

Florida Man Arrested for Impersonating Veterinarian, Refusing to Return Dead Dog

Florida Man Arrested for Impersonating Veterinarian, Refusing to Return Dead Dog

A Florida man is facing multiple charges after a woman accused him of pretending to be a veterinarian and refusing to return her dog after it died under his care. Kenneth D. Wade Jr., 33, was arrested on Thursday and charged with grand theft and practicing veterinary medicine without a license, according to court documents … Read more

West Virginia Couple Charged with Using Adopted Children for Forced Labor

West Virginia Couple Charged with Using Adopted Children for Forced Labor

A West Virginia couple has been accused of adopting five Black children and exploiting them for forced labor, treating them as if they were “slaves,” according to a 17-count indictment. Jeanne Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Lantz, 63, face severe charges including human trafficking of a minor child, use of a minor child in forced labor, … Read more

Tragic Incident in North Carolina: Child Dies in Hot Car, Mother Charged

Tragic Incident in North Carolina: Child Dies in Hot Car, Mother Charged

In a heartbreaking incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, a mother faces charges of involuntary manslaughter after her 8-year-old daughter tragically died from being left in a hot car. The incident has sparked widespread concern and legal action. The Incident and Charges According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the 8-year-old girl was found in critical condition … Read more

Teen Sues Texas Nightclub Over Alleged Assault

Teen Sues Texas Nightclub Over Alleged Assault

A North Texas teenager has filed a lawsuit against a downtown Dallas nightclub and its owner, alleging negligence that led to her sexual assault in a bathroom, according to Charla Aldous of Aldous \ Walker LLP, representing the victim. Allegations and Consequences The incident at Club VIVO on December 3 last year has had profound … Read more

Police Shoots 13-Year-Old in Upstate New York

Police Shoots 13-Year-Old in Upstate New York

Police in Utica, upstate New York, fatally shot a 13-year-old boy during a confrontation after he allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun, according to a statement from the Utica Police Department. Fatal Encounter Officers encountered two teenagers on Friday around 10 p.m. local time in Utica, a city of 64,000 people located about … Read more