Pennsylvania is home to a growing petrochemical industry, but at what cost? The state's residents are paying a high price for the plastic produced by facilities like Shell's plant in Beaver County. This plant, which received millions in tax breaks, has not only underperformed economically but has al
Shane Bieber, a star pitcher, made a surprising choice. He decided to stay with the Toronto Blue Jays instead of exploring other options. This decision has left many people puzzled, especially since he could have earned more money elsewhere. Bieber has been with the Blue Jays for a short time. He j
Smartwatches have become more than just gadgets for counting steps. Over the years, they have evolved to include health features that claim to detect serious conditions like atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. The latest addition is the ability to flag hypertension, a condition that affects about h
Cats are pretty common pets, but they can get sick too. One big problem is tumors in their mammary glands. These tumors are the third most common type of cancer in cats. Vets have been using old-school methods to figure out which cats might get them, but these methods aren't very accurate. Now, sci
Suzanne Rogers, a familiar face on daytime TV, has some positive news to share. The 82-year-old actress, known for her role as Maggie Horton on "Days of Our Lives, " recently revealed that she is now in remission after battling stage 2 colorectal cancer. Rogers shared this update during the show's
The recent government shutdown caused a lot of trouble for many people. It's not just about who struggled during the shutdown, but also who might face problems later on. Federal workers were hit hard. They didn't receive their paychecks and had to dip into their savings or find extra jobs to surviv
Alex Singleton, a 31-year-old linebacker for the Denver Broncos, recently shared some tough news: he's been diagnosed with testicular cancer. This all started after a random drug test in late October. The test showed high levels of a hormone called hCG, which can sometimes be a sign of cancer. Sing
Tarek El Moussa, a well-known face on HGTV, recently shared his journey of battling two types of cancer at once. It all started when a viewer noticed something odd about his neck and sent an email to the network. This simple act led to a life-changing discovery for Tarek. He was just 31 years old w
The U. S. government shutdown is finally nearing its end after a long stalemate. A small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke ranks and joined Republicans to move forward with a plan to reopen the government. This decision has angered many in their party, but it seems like the
Canada is back to square one in its fight against measles. After successfully eliminating the virus in 1998, the country has now lost its measles-free status. This means the virus is spreading on its own again, not just popping up from travelers. Experts from the Pan American Health Organization (P
