A six-figure salary has long been seen as a marker of financial success. But with the ever-rising cost of living, $100,000 doesn’t offer much by way of financial security in a number of big U.S. cities. In fact, in the priciest locales — New York, San Francisco and Honolulu — …
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March, 2023
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14 March
EPA proposes first national drinking water standard to address PFAS contamination
The Biden administration is proposing the first-ever national standard for six “forever chemicals” in drinking water, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday. Per- and polyfluorinated substances are a group of compounds knowns as PFAS found in multiple water sources and can cause ailments like cancer, liver disease and more. The …
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9 March
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The 6-year-old who shot his elementary school teacher in Newport News, Virginia, in January will not face charges, according to the case’s prosecutor, though it has not yet been decided whether any adults will be held criminally responsible. The prosecutor said that a child that young could not reasonably stand …
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9 March
Calico Critters recall: 3.2 million toys recalled after deaths of two children
Epoch Everlasting Play said it is recalling 3.2 million of its popular Calico Critters toys following three incidents involving a bottle and pacifier accessory, including the deaths of two children. The recalled toys include more than 50 types of flocked animal figurines and sets sold with the bottle and pacifier …
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8 March
Will daylight saving time end permanently in 2024? Here’s what to know
Daylight saving time is going to begin Sunday the same way the twice-a-year time change has started for the last 17 years, only to end in November 2024 — but that end won’t be permanent. Time ran out for a proposal that cleared a major hurdle in Congress in 2022 to …
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2 March
FDA authorizes first at
Sick and wondering if you may have either COVID-19 or the flu? A new test cleared for use by the Food and Drug Administration promises to tell you just that. The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is available over the counter and delivers results from a self-collected sample in …
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February, 2023
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28 February
Man tried to board flight with machine gun, fake U.S. Marshal badge, taser, feds say
A New Jersey man faces multiple federal criminal charges after he allegedly attempted to board an airplane with firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest and fraudulent law enforcement credentials, authorities said this week. Two semi-automatic rifles were among the weapons found inside the man’s checked baggage at Newark Liberty International Airport …
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27 February
CDC warns about drug
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is tracking a rise in stomach illnesses caused by infections with “extensively drug-resistant” bacteria that leave doctors with few antibiotic options to treat patients. The CDC warns it now poses a “serious public health threat.” Over the past few years, the …
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27 February
Quality sleep could add years to your life, study finds
Not getting enough sleep? It could be shortening your life, a new study suggests. According to research from the American College of Cardiology released Thursday, getting the right amount of good sleep each night can play a role in heart and overall health, which could in turn add years to …
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27 February
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Stay-at-home orders issued at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic gave millions of workers their first taste of flexible work arrangements — and some employers discovered that less can be more. Now, there is growing interest among state legislatures — and even Congress — to give employers a chance to …
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