The Southern Baptist Convention signaled their disapproval of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in a Wednesday vote, asking the “government to restrain” the procedure. The vote took place during the church’s…
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Are We Headed for Another Summer COVID-19 Wave?
Just in time for summer vacation season, COVID-19 seems to be creeping back in the U.S. Nationally, the amount of SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater is still low, according to the…
Denmark Recalls Popular Korean Instant Noodles Because They Are Too Spicy
Danish officials have issued a recall on three types of spicy instant noodle products from a popular South Korean brand—claiming that the amount of peppery flavor is too intense and…
Medical Debt May Be Removed From Credit Reports
Medical bills may soon be banned from credit reports under a new rule proposed Tuesday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). While lenders have been restricted from obtaining or…
How to Have the Best-Ever At-Home Spa Day
Face it: you could use a day to yourself. But if you can’t swing a whole one, how about half? What about an hour? Any amount of time works for…
Every Question You’ve Ever Had About Air Conditioning, Answered
Humming air conditioners are the soundtrack to summer in the U.S., given that almost 90% of households use them for cooling. Even though air conditioning is everywhere, however, many people…
Four bugs to be aware of this summer with your pets
Summer is a great time to spend quality time outdoors with your furry friend, but beware of bugs! There are several bugs that can be irritating and harmful for our…
Groups urge N.C. regulators to push Duke Energy on solar and wind, pump the brakes on new gas
It’s become a biannual tradition. Since 2021, when North Carolina adopted a law requiring Duke Energy to zero out its carbon pollution, advocates have spent every other year poring over…
“Truth, Justice and The American Way” – Chris Reeve on Donald Trump.
By MIKE MAGEE As we approach the 20th anniversary of the death of Christopher Reeve, I’m drawn back to the evening of September 25, 2002, and a private conversation in…