Author: Justin M. Larson

The majority of Americans report drinking at least one sugar-sweetened beverage every day. All that soda isn’t so sweet for our health, however. These sugary drinks have been linked to health concerns such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. That means cutting back is a worthy goal—one that more Americans appear to be adopting. Research has shown that heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks in the U.S. has declined significantly in the last two decades. But what actually happens to your body when you stop drinking soda every day? Here’s what to expect—plus, experts’ suggestions on how to actually make…

Read More

After a week of fast-moving shakeups at the nation’s health agency, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will come before the powerful Senate Finance Committee, which has oversight over his department, on Thursday for hours of questioning that is sure to center on his vaccine policy.It comes a week after the Food and Drug Administration significantly narrowed access to the COVID-19 vaccine, a move that precipitated a public fallout and ousting of the newly installed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Susan Monarez. Four top CDC officials also resigned in protest.Secretary of Health and…

Read More

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Navy, working with Skydweller Aero, just reached a major milestone in clean-energy aviation. Its solar-powered drone, known as Skydweller, flew for 73 hours straight without needing fuel. The test happened at Stennis, Mississippi, under the leadership of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).This breakthrough shows how renewable energy can power long-endurance missions while cutting costs and reducing reliance on fuel.AMERICA’S SKIES ARE WIDE OPEN TO NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS, DRONE EXPERT WARNS: ‘WE HAVE NO AWARENESS’Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and…

Read More

Giorgio Armani, the famed Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company announced on Thursday.”With deepest sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani,” the company said. “Mr. Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by his employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Tireless, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, its collections, and the diverse and ever-changing projects underway and in progress.”Armani co-founded the luxury fashion house that bore his name in 1975 in Milan, Italy.This is…

Read More

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, 53, has won a rare third term in office after his Labour Party sailed to victory in Monday’s election. The Caribbean nation’s electoral commission said the Labour Party had won 34 seats, beating the opposition People’s National Party (PNP), which secured 29 seats, according to preliminary figures. The candidate for the PNP, Mark Golding, has conceded defeat.Holness campaigned on a promise to lower the income tax rate from 25% to 15%, while Golding had said he would raise the income tax threshold.The incumbent was also credited by many voters for bringing down the number of…

Read More

Annabel RackhamCulture reporter Getty ImagesArmani reimagined and modernised women’s and men’s suits The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.He was the archetype of Italian style and elegance, reimagining men’s and women’s suits for a modern audience.Armani, which began as a fashion company, expanded into music, sport and even luxury hotels.He was also a revered businessman, with his company bringing in more than £2bn a year.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News…

Read More

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting that employers are still retaining workers even as the economy has showed signs of slowing.Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending Aug. 30 rose by 8,000 to 237,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s more than the 231,000 new applications economists were expecting.The four-week average of claims, which softens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose by 2,500 to 231,000.The total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits for the previous week of Aug. 23 fell by 4,000 to 1.94 million.Weekly applications for jobless benefits are seen…

Read More

Gerardo Lissardy and Caitlin WilsonBBC Mundo and BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe US has moved additional warships into the CaribbeanFirst, the US deployed multiple warships to the Caribbean. Then, Donald Trump announced a deadly strike on a boat he said was carrying drugs. What Washington has planned next is not entirely clear, but some analysts tell the BBC that the risk of escalation in the region is growing by the day.Since the US president’s return to office in January, the Trump administration has steadily intensified its anti-drug-trafficking efforts in Latin America. As part of that, the US has seemingly centred on Venezuela…

Read More

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein gathered outside the U.S. Capitol, demanding justice and revealing plans to privately compile their own list of powerful figures linked to Epstein’s world. Lisa Phillips confirmed the survivors’ intention to take control of a story long hidden in secrecy. The event, hosted by U.S. lawmakers, called for the release of all remaining files from the investigation. President Trump dismissed the controversy as a “Democrat hoax,” prompting survivor Haley Robson to challenge him to meet face-to-face, insisting the trauma is real and non-political. Nine women recounted years of abuse and demanded the justice system acknowledge their experiences.…

Read More

Varicose veins—visible, swollen blood vessels underneath your skin, usually in your legs—can happen when blood that usually flows toward your heart backs up and pools in a vein. Varicose veins are not always something to worry about, but it’s important to treat them if you develop severe symptoms. They can be uncomfortable and lead to complications such as bleeding, open sores (ulcers), or blood clots. Varicose veins may be a sign of a condition called chronic vein disease, or chronic venous insufficiency. This condition tends to get worse over time, but treatment can help relieve symptoms and slow its progression.…

Read More

After his talks with Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Kim Jong Un’s aides rushed to scrub every trace of his presence, wiping chairs, polishing tables, and even removing his drinking glass. Russian journalist Alexander Yunashev reported that staff “carefully destroyed all traces” of the North Korean leader. Analysts believe the unusual cleanup reflects fears of surveillance or DNA theft. Putin himself is known for similar precautions, collecting his own waste on foreign trips. Alongside this display, Kim pledged “fraternal obligation” to Moscow, reinforcing the 2024 defense pact that now binds Russia and North Korea in defiance of Western sanctions. Source link

Read More

At least 20 firearms, including several AR-style rifles, have been seized by police from the home of a Texas man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy who banged on his door and ran as part of a prank, according to newly filed court records.The suspect, 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon Jr., was ordered during a hearing on Wednesday to be held on $1 million bond.Judge Emily Detoto of the 177th District Court in Houston said during the hearing that she set a high bond due to the possibility that more serious charges could be brought against Leon,…

Read More

Paul KirbyEurope digital editorAnadolu via Getty ImagesUkraine is looking for security guarantees as part of a deal to end the 40-month full-scale Russian warThe leaders of about 30 Western countries are taking part in a summit in Paris with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, with the aim of giving Kyiv security assurances if a ceasefire is agreed, and persuading the US to provide support.Hopes of a deal to end the fighting have receded since Russia’s Vladimir Putin met Donald Trump in Alaska, although the US president said on the eve of Thursday’s talks that “we’re going to get it done”.Trump was due…

Read More

Hello, I am Priyanka Salve, CNBC’s senior correspondent for India, writing from Singapore. This week, I look at how India’s thriving digital ecosystem is attracting investments from Big Tech companies — the country’s digital userbase and talent pool are playing a key role.INDIA – 2025/05/13: In this photo illustration, a Meta logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with a Google logo in the background. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesThis report is from this week’s edition of CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The big storyWhen Rinchen Wangdi Bhutia in 2016 moved from the…

Read More

At least 17 people have been killed after a funicular cable railway derailed and hit a building in Portugal’s capital Lisbon.More than 20 others were injured, including four Portuguese, two German and two Spanish nationals – authorities say a three-year-old child was also hurt. Local police are investigating the cause of the crash. Source link

Read More