Story at a glance New research shows a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts and seafood could help lower women’s chances of developing serious pregnancy complications. A study published Thursday in JAMA Network Open claims that women who conceive while following the Mediterranean diet have a “significantly” lower risk of developing preeclampsia during their…
Author: Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech
Why you should be careful with that eggnog
Story at a glance It’s that time of year when drinking heart-stoppingly creamy eggnog at all times of day is—almost—acceptable. While eggnog is the traditional holiday go-to drink in many U.S. households, there are some risks with imbibing in the sweet, sometimes boozy, dairy-based beverage. The drink is made by mixing milk, sugar, cream, nutmeg and…
Here are the 10 worst cities for package theft
Story at a glance The Bay Area is the worst place for package theft, according to a new report. A SafeWise report released Wednesday ranks cities across the country based on the frequency that residents reported parcels and packages stolen from their front porches or stoops. The home security analysis website said in a…
Much of the U.S. will experience the coldest Christmas in decades
Story at a glance A massive snowstorm right before Christmas will cause temperatures to plummet to frigid lows across most of the U.S. The National Weather Service predicted that a major storm system will bring gusty winds and blizzard conditions to most of the Midwest and Great Lakes area starting on Wednesday and lasting until Friday….
Lowest average wage workers are willing to accept reaches new heights: New York Fed survey
Story at a glance New Yorkers are demanding more for their labor. The lowest average wage U.S. adults are willing to accept for a new job has gone up by over $700 since July, according to the most recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomics SCE Labor Market…
New York City Uber drivers strike after denied pay raise
Story at a glance New York City Uber drivers began a 24-hour strike on Monday after the ridesharing company filed a lawsuit delaying a pay raise. Hundreds of Uber drivers will continue to strike until midnight, according to the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, the union that represents roughly 21,000 Lyft, Uber, and other…
Most Americans don’t think finances will improve in 2023 due to inflation: survey
Story at a glance Almost two-thirds of U.S. adults don’t think their finances will improve in the upcoming new year with most blaming inflation. A Bankrate survey of 3,656 people published Monday shows that 66 percent of people have a gloomy outlook on their finances. Out of those people, 36 percent expect their finances to…
Kentucky Supreme Court rules state school choice law unconstitutional
A Kentucky Supreme Court judge struck down the state’s so-called school choice program Thursday. The state’s highest court unanimously ruled House Bill 563, officially called the Education Opportunity Account Act, as unconstitutional. The legislation creates an almost dollar-for-dollar tax credit for Kentuckians who donate to scholarship-granting educational nonprofit organizations. The measure sparked controversy last…
Study: Explicit content, wasting time top parents’ social media concerns
Story at a glance When it comes to social media, parents are mostly concerned with teenagers being exposed to inappropriate content or wasting too much time, according to a new survey. A Pew Research Center survey of 1,316 parents published Friday found that 46 percent are “extremely” or “very” worried about children between the…
Sununu on 2024: GOP is ‘moving on’ from Trump
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) in an interview said that the Republican Party is “moving on” from former President Trump. “He’s done his time; he’s done his service. We’re moving on as a country, as a party,” Sununu told CNN reporter Dana Bash on a Thursday episode of “Being.” “We want the next…