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Minuscule pieces of waste plastic, thousands of times smaller than a human hair, can damage our brains and may be contributing to the increasing global levels of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. That’s according to a new Trinity College Dublin (TCD) study, led by Associate Professor of Biochemistry Gavin Davey, conceived of by student Devin Seward and published in the Journal …

Retail Sales Rise Again in August, Bucking Economic Slowdown  Barron’s Against the odds, Americans are still spending  CNN Retail sales are strong for the third month in a row. Economy still seems to be in pretty good shape.  MarketWatch Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes  AP News Retail sales surprise as Americans …

Facebook Tweet Email Link When Katie Corio reached her thirties, her feelings around her breast implants changed. A bodybuilder, trainer and fitness model from San Diego, she had undergone breast augmentation at 24 — a surgery that seemed to be routine for her developing career, for which she was often in bikini tops or sports bras. “I was young, and …

It wasn’t always pretty, but it was a win. Let’s be honest — the Saints aren’t good. Beating them by five points isn’t a huge accomplishment. But the 49ers were missing lots of starters, including their quarterback, Brock Purdy, and yet they still found a way to win on the road. And now, they’re 2-0. Here are the 49ers’ whose …

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, the self-described village kid from a South Carolina seaport, who had two (partial) college scholarship offers, who saved her dad’s life at age 17, is now the world 100m champion. Jefferson-Wooden ran away to win in 10.61 seconds in Tokyo, becoming the fourth-fastest woman in history. One year ago, she was the Olympic 100m bronze medalist. “When this …

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Personnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat with nine fishermen while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters, Venezuela’s foreign minister said on Saturday, underlining strained relations with the United States. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Tensions between the two nations escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump …

A U.S. flag and a candle sit on a step during a candlelight vigil and prayer event for Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 in Seattle. Kirk was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University earlier in the day. David Ryder/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Ryder/Getty Images On Friday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a …

Health insurance premiums are set to skyrocket in the coming months, which has prompted many progressive advocates to remind Americans that a less expensive alternative is possible. As The Washington Post reported on Friday, the cost of health insurance is “on track for their biggest jump in at least five years” thanks in part to the actions of congressional Republicans …

Texas is seeing an explosion of cases of typhus, a disease that – if untreated – can be fatal. Typhus was almost eradicated from the United States, but now it’s making a comeback. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Typhus is a disease many thought was a thing of the past. Now, it’s making a comeback. Health officials are reporting a rise …

Stocks are wavering Friday to wrap up what has been a stellar week for the market. The S&P 500 was flat at the open, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was up 0.1%. Both indexes have risen each day this week, the longest winning streak since late July. The Dow was down 72 points, or 0.2%, after ending at an all-time …