A commonly-used over-the-counter medication that can provide allergy and cold relief or serve as sleep aids may increase a person’s risk of dementia. Antihistamines work to block the chemical histamine, which causes uncomfortable allergy symptoms. However, what kind of antihistamine you’re taking can make a big difference to your long-term health. There are two main … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk… WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package. … Read more
Greta Thunberg, the climate activist, has set sail for Gaza in a bid to “break the Israeli blockade”. Ms Thunberg, a vocal opponent of Israel’s war on Gaza, boarded the ship Madleen with 11 other activists, including Liam Cunningham, the Game of Thrones actor, and the European parliamentarian Rima Hassan. They left Sicily on Sunday … Read more
PARIS (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling at the peace table while preparing a new military offensive in… PARIS (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling at the peace table while preparing a new military offensive in Ukraine, two senior U.S. senators warned Sunday, arguing that the next two weeks could shape … Read more
A new study has found a link between chronic cannabis use − including in edible form − and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease that’s comparable to the effects of smoking tobacco. The study published May 28 is the latest to associate cannabis with negative health impacts and was conducted by researchers at the University … Read more
ISTANBUL (AP) — Delegations from Russia and Ukraine gathered in Turkey on Monday for their second round of direct peace… ISTANBUL (AP) — Delegations from Russia and Ukraine gathered in Turkey on Monday for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, although expectations were low for any significant progress on … Read more
Police arrested the man believed to be responsible for multiple machete attacks, one of which was fatal, in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning. The L.A. Police Department confirmed to KTLA that the first call came in at 12:17 a.m., reporting a gruesome machete attack near 11th Street and South Grand Avenue. Officers arrived to … Read more
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Six people calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza were injured Sunday at an… BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Six people calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza were injured Sunday at an outdoor mall in Boulder, Colorado, by a man who police say used a makeshift flamethrower … Read more
Editor’s note: Business Journal Publisher Alex Orfinger is writing a series of columns exploring the impact of the Trump administration’s… Editor’s note: Business Journal Publisher Alex Orfinger is writing a series of columns exploring the impact of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal spending, employees, agencies and real estate in Greater Washington. Read his first, second, third and … Read more
Laketown Township is examining multiple options for replacing a set of stairs leading to Lake Michigan, which were closed and later removed earlier this year. The municipality’s Parks and Recreation Commission, according to meeting minutes from Wednesday, May 21, instructed staff to seek cost estimates for either new wooden stairs or adjustable aluminum stairs called … Read more