Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270…
Connor Tomasko grew up wary of credit cards. As she taught herself more about managing money, she realized that many people also have bad habits when it comes to payment apps. Tomasko, 31, a freelance software consultant in Chicago, understands why people appreciate the ease of the apps, which typically only require you to know…
TriMet began installing blue-light security phones that connect directly to the agency’s security hotline at the Rose Quarter Transit Center and the Convention Center Station this week. The phones are housed in bright red towers with “Security” written down the side and a blue light on top. They also have a security camera, adding to…
Welcome back, folks. We kick off the week on a somber note with more deadly violence in Birmingham. Don’t miss the answers/results to Friday’s quiz down below. Thanks for reading, Ike Birmingham violence Saturday night’s shooting outside the Hush Lounge in Birmingham’s Five Points South has the city again asking witnesses to step forward and…
LYNDHURST, Ohio — When the new school year began in August, students at a few South Euclid-Lyndhurst schools learned of some daily changes to their routines. At Brush High School, students could no longer carry cell phones into their classrooms, while at South Euclid’s Greenview (a grade 4-6 school), and Lyndhurst’s Memorial Junior High and…
DEAR DR. ROACH: There are many claims in the literature that eating colored foods containing potential antioxidants (like polyphenolic anthocyanins in blueberries and red cabbage) can improve a person’s health. Has there been any systematic studies that support these claims? — A.F. ANSWER: There is abundant evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables…
Q: My 9- and 12-year-olds are heading back to school, and I want to make sure they stay healthy this year. What should my priorities be? — Sonia Y., Boston A: Heading back to school is exciting, but it does come with increased health risks, from infections (flu, strep, and the common cold) to backpack-itis…