WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide…
Day: March 15, 2024
Marriage Rates Are Heating Up Again Post-Pandemic
NEW YORK — U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022. That’s a 4% increase from the year before. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Why Conspiracies Theories—From Kate Middleton to the Moon Landings—Are So Seductive
If you’re like millions of people worldwide, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is very much on your mind this week. That’s because of a royal kerfuffle that erupted recently,…
Tail-Wagging Tips: Simple ways to make your dog happier
There are very few things that can bring us joy the way our furry friends can! That feeling of happiness and love when they greet you at the door is…
How a Virginia company is helping homeowners navigate energy efficiency – and add up the rewards
In his quest for a net-zero emissions house, Tim Leroux has already achieved gold status. But he’s not content to rest on those energy-efficiency laurels. The Albemarle County homeowner is…