The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it has approved the use of three color additives from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in food. The move comes amid growing concerns about the health effects of food dyes, which has led to action at state and national levels. Last …
Read More »Man accused of killing Hadiya Pendleton to stay in jail as he awaits new trial
The man previously convicted of killing 15-year-old honor student Hadiya Pendleton in 2013 will remain in custody as he awaits a new trial, a judge ruled Tuesday. Micheail Ward’s conviction was thrown out by the Illinois Appellate Court in March 2023, after a three-judge panel ruled his videotaped confession was …
Read More »Research shows unproductive meetings might be ruining your day. Here’s how to fix that.
A recent Harvard Business Review article identified a phenomenon called “meeting hangovers” which new research shows can derail productivity well beyond the meeting itself. A survey conducted by University of North Carolina Charlotte and other institutions found that more than 90% of employees occasionally experience these “meeting hangovers,” with over half …
Read More »First performers announced for the 2025 Grammy Awards
The first performers for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Billie Eilish, Shakira and Chappell Roan, all nominated for awards, will be among the biggest stars performing at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, the Recording Academy said in a news release. Nominees Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter are …
Read More »Adam Fravel sentenced to life in prison for Madeline Kingsbury’s murder
WINONA, Minn. — Adam Fravel, the 30-year-old southern Minnesota man convicted of killing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday afternoon. Fravel spoke briefly before he was sentenced. “I never caused harm to Maddi and I am innocent,” Fravel said. Kingsbury’s …
Read More »Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe
Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show. Abdul filed a notice of settlement of the case in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday. It …
Read More »New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Nadya El-Afandi was nearing the end of breast cancer treatment when she received earth-shattering news: Doctors had diagnosed her with glioblastoma, a rapidly growing and aggressive brain tumor. Typically, people diagnosed with glioblastoma die within 12 to 18 months, even with aggressive treatment options. Patients over the age of 60 …
Read More »Riley Keough on emotional journey completing Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir with the help of voice recordings
Graceland, Elvis Presley‘s famous home, serves as a central point in the memoir “From Here to the Great Unknown,” which was released on Tuesday. The book, started by Lisa Marie Presley and completed by her daughter, Riley Keough, reflects on life at the iconic estate and the emotional impact of losing …
Read More »Trump Media & Technology chief operating officer resigns
The chief operating officer of Truth Social’s parent company has resigned, according to a regulatory filing in which the company also disclosed it must release almost 800,000 shares to one of its early investors as part of a court ruling. COO Andrew Northwall resigned from Trump Media & Technology Group …
Read More »Student athletes are at risk for heat stroke, but these recommendations can save lives
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes across the country preparing for the fall season. Among the most dangerous heat illnesses is exertional heat stroke, which is caused by vigorous exercise and hot, humid conditions. Unless treated right away, it can become fatal. “(Exertional heat stroke) …
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