King, Messiah: New baby names suggest high hopes Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys. They're just a little behind Major, the boy's name that jumped the most spots on the Social Security Administration's annual list of popular baby names. More
Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Bangladesh building collapse toll rises to 433 Rescuers found more bodies in the concrete debris of a collapsed garment factory building Thursday and authorities say it may take another five days to clear the rubble. In addition to the 433 confirmed dead, police report that 149 people are still missing in what has become the worst disaster for Bangladesh’s $20 billion-a-year garment industry. More
Palm Beach County officials are moving forward with a plan to curb homelessness through the introduction of tiny cottages.
Beyond a place to sleep at night, these tiny homes would provide people with a bathroom, shower and kitchen. And in the face of Florida’s new law banning people from sleeping in public spaces such as in parks, bus stops, on the beach and on sidewalks overnight, this may provide a tangible solution, county officials say.
“My job is making sure we have a workable solution to cure homelessness that doesn’t cost the taxpayers any more money,” said Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Sachs, who has championed the tiny cottages idea.
Palm Beach County would be the latest local government in South Florida exploring the idea of offering that type of housing.
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I voted for Donald Trump in 2016, 2020 and most recently, this past November. I am a fan of his economic policies as well as his position on immigration and his overall strategy behind “Making America Great Again.” Nevertheless, I would like to offer caution to President-elect Trump regarding his trade policies, specifically import tariffs aimed at China.
When aspiring 2012 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump weighed in with his threat to slap a 25% import duty on all Chinese manufactured goods, stating “that’s going to do a number of things,” I wondered if he understood China’s ubiquity in the domestic beef, pork and poultry industry, and what such a tax could do to the price of a meal for every family in the U.
Q: The NBA game has gotten so 3-point driven. I love Tyler Herro’s game and for the most part his shot selection this year. But his mid-range game was working, too, and he shoots 80%-plus from the free-throw line. Would love to have seen him get in the paint and shoot an 8-to-10-foot jumper for the win.
The alleged killer of the United Healthcare CEO is a “folk hero” to many. This was done not by the public, but by our politics and our government.
Rich or poor, we all need health care. Our health care providers are money-making machines. The more money they take in, the less they pay out — this is their and their shareholders’ goals.