Michigan is in for a snowy ride this week. A quick-moving storm, similar to an Alberta Clipper, is set to bring snow to much of the state starting tonight and lasting through Wednesday morning. The biggest snowfall is expected in a wide area stretching from Traverse City to Oscoda, down through cen
The Senate is in a tough spot. Republicans and Democrats are at odds over health care subsidies. Republicans want to let COVID-era subsidies expire and replace them with health savings accounts. Democrats want to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three more years. Neither side has enoug
Multnomah County is facing a tough situation with its behavioral health services. Up to 21 full-time jobs might be cut, and 17 more are in danger for the next fiscal year. This is because of a big drop in funding from CareOregon, the state's largest Medicaid provider. The county's board will decide
Energy drinks are often seen as a quick fix for tiredness. But they can be risky. A healthy man in his 50s from the UK found this out the hard way. He drank eight energy drinks every day. This led to a stroke and very high blood pressure. His blood pressure was 254/150 mmHg. That's way above the hea
People have long believed that amethyst, a type of quartz, has special powers. They say it can help you stay balanced and even prevent drunkenness. Some alternative medicine practitioners still recommend it as a quick fix for health and well-being. With all the overindulgence that happens around the
A strange chain of events led to a tragic outcome in a recent medical case. It all started with a man in Idaho who was scratched by a skunk while protecting a kitten. The scratch seemed minor, but it turned out to be much more serious. The man later showed signs of confusion, trouble walking, and ha
Netflix has made a huge move by buying Warner Bros. for $82. 7 billion. This deal could change how we watch movies and TV forever. Netflix's CEO, Ted Sarandos, once said that movies like Barbie and Oppenheimer would have done just as well on his platform. Now, Netflix might control not just Warner B
Health journals are not like regular magazines. They focus on sharing new research with experts in the field. Before any research gets published, it goes through a check by other experts. This is called peer review. It's a big deal because it makes sure the information is correct and reliable. The
Chad Spodick, a familiar face from the reality TV show "Finding Prince Charming, " passed away last December at the age of 42. His family recently shared this heartbreaking news, describing his death as sudden and devastating. They set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs and other unexpec
In October 2023, a strange incident occurred on an Alaska Airlines flight. Joseph Emerson, an off-duty pilot, tried to turn off the plane's engines while flying. He was not in his right mind. He had eaten "magic mushrooms" two days before the flight. Security cameras captured the moment police led
