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I have had two envious work assignments in Puerto Rico, one on the northern coast and one on the southern. My experiences in both cases were picturesque and charming, as I enjoyed pleasant Caribbean springtime respites from my Western Pennsylvania doldrums. My heart aches today as I think of…

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MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Ticks are extremely resilient even when temperatures vary wildly, according to scientists who are working to better understand the spread of Lyme disease.

Prince Harry is heading back to the UK, but it won’t be for a family reunion. He is expected to be a witness in his case against  Mirror Group Newspapers on June 6. However, while he is in London, his father, King Charles, is on a private holiday in Romania. Buzz60’s Keri Lumm has more.

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MONDAY, June 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. gun deaths and injuries in children have risen at astronomical rates. Yet, among kids on Medicaid, only about two of every five children who get shot receive mental health care within six months of these traumatic incidents, researchers say.

When it comes to letting someone go, a great deal of sensitivity is required to ensure a respectable standard of workplace conduct. Here are some things to consider to safely, effectively and thoughtfully terminate a team member. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story! 

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 A new CDC report shows the post-pandemic baby boom was more of a blip than an explosion. Data shows U.S. birthrates were flat from 2021 to 2022, but the report does reveal some new trends. Numbers revealed that women seem to be waiting later in life to have kids. For the past 16 years, the …

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Fort Bragg Changes Name , as Part of Army Base’s Rebranding. Fort Bragg got rid of its Confederate namesake on June 2, AP reports. . It will now be known as Fort Liberty. The change occurred as part of a Department of Defense initiative to rename certain military installations , following Bl…

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CIA Director , Meets With Chinese Leaders , Amid Increased Tension. According to an unnamed U.S. official, CIA Director William Burns traveled to Beijing to meet with his Chinese counterparts last month. According to an unnamed U.S. official, CIA Director William Burns traveled to Beijing to…

In the face of a recession and economic turmoil, how can you tackle home improvements? Financial planner Eric Maldonado told MarketWatch to start with an emergency fund. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

Mike Pence Will Not Face Criminal Charges , in Classified Document Probe. According to a DOJ letter obtained by CNN, the investigation into whether Pence mishandled classified documents by bringing them to his home has been closed. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department’s Nat…

Unemployment ticked up in May, but employers kept pumping out jobs — more than enough to beat expectations. The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May, according to Friday’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s well above the 190,000 gain forecast by economists surveyed by the news agency Reuters. It’s the 29th...

In Swiftonomics, years of pent-up demand for experiences, combined with Taylor Swift's mastermind decision to do a career-spanning tour, have resulted in nearly inelastic demand for Eras Tour tickets. Augusta Saraiva reports. https://trib.al/ti4VHOT

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Eighth-grader Dev Shah became this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after 15 rounds in the finals. Throughout the week, the Largo, Florida, 14-year-old outspelled 228 other students from around the country and world. He spoke with Scripps News' "Morning Rush" hosts Rob Nelson an…

Even though the American housing market is skyrocketing, there are still a few states where homes can be bought for under $150,000. Mississippi. The state of farmers and fishermen is known for being extremely affordable to live in, with its average home value at $166,966. The state’s capital…

Some shoppers are boycotting LEGO after an influencer claimed that the company was selling transgender building sets. The influencer, Oli London, referred to LEGO's 2022 "A-Z of Awesome" campaign, which showed builds created by LGBTQ+ LEGO fans. However, LEGO has clarified that these sets ar…

When your finances start to spiral and it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with credit card payments or build toward financial goals, switching your payment method temporarily to cash or debit could help. Spending with credit cards can stimulate the brain’s reward center and drive you to make more purchases, according to a recent...

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FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There is no cure for nearsightedness, but medicated eye drops can slow down its progression in children, a new trial finds.

FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Genetic mutations caused this latest bird flu season to become more severe, increasing the risk it poses to humans and other mammals, a new study finds.

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URBANDALE, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday in Urbandale he was confident he will continue to hold his lead in Iowa. “There’s no way I can lose Iowa,” Trump told the crowd. “We’re going to have to do some really bad things to lose at this point.” Trump spoke to a packed room […]

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FRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A former Obama administration official with extensive experience in federal and state health services could be the next leader of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

At one time, no one had ever heard of a telegraph operator. An electrician. Auto mechanic. TV producer. X-ray technician. Software developer. Webmaster. Cybersecurity specialist.Advancements in technology have always spawned new kinds of jobs while rendering other ones obsolete. Artificial intelligence will be no exception. Right now, we don't fully know what those jobs will...

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At an Indian village, a team rushed to a well where a 2-year-old leopard fell 80 feet into the cold waters, struggling to stay afloat. According to the charity, the leopard was lucky, sustaining no injuries, remaining active and healthy. Veuer has more.

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A New York gynecologist who was accused of using his own sperm to impregnate multiple patients has died in an aircraft crash. Morris Wortman and his medical practice were sued in 2021. The woman claimed that he used his own semen to impregnate her mother in 1985. The lawsuit alleges that the…