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40% of Cancer Cases Are Caused by Avoidable Risk Factors, Says Study
A study led by researchers from the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that four in ten cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths in adults aged 30 and older in the United States can be attributed to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, overweight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections. Smoking was…
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Biden’s Health: Does the President Have What It Takes to Govern for Another 4 Years?
The White House stated on Monday (8) that President Joe Biden was not being treated for Parkinson’s disease during a press conference. But Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sometimes struggled to be heard amid a barrage of questions about the health of the 81-year-old president. She confirmed that he had been examined three times by a…
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How Are Americans Doing Financially?
More than a quarter of adults in the U.S. are facing financial difficulties. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing well,” according to December 2023 data from the Federal Reserve. The remaining 28% were either “just getting by” (19%) or “having a hard time getting by” (9%). The 72% who are at least doing…
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How Are Americans Feeling Financially?
More than a quarter of North American adults are facing financial difficulties. 72% of Americans reported “living comfortably” or “doing well,” according to December 2023 data from the Federal Reserve. The remaining 28% were “just surviving” (19%) or “struggling to survive” (9%). The 72% who are at least doing well is the lowest percentage since…
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Retailers Like Macy’s Are Charging 35% Interest on Credit Cards
Interest rates on store credit cards are rising, and the new numbers may surprise you. The Macy’s has just sent letters to its cardholders announcing that the interest rate on the Macy’s card is jumping to 34.49%. Industry experts told CBS that the increase is part of a national trend. Retail stores already have the…
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At Least 7 Dead and Over 2 Million Without Power After Beryl’s Passage Through Texas and Louisiana
At least six people died in Texas and one in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Beryl’s passage. A massive cleanup and restoration operation is underway to reconnect 2.1 million people who lost power during the storm’s disastrous passage through the region. A 53-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman died when trees fell on their…
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Bolsonaro Involved in Scheme to Divert Over R$ 6.8 Million
The Federal Police concluded that former president Jair Bolsonaro was involved in the diversion or attempted diversion of gifts worth over R$ 6.8 million, including sculptures, jewelry, and watches, received from foreign countries during his term as president of the country. According to the report, part of the jewelry received was transported out of Brazil…
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According to Federal Police, Bolsonaro is Involved in Scheme to Divert Over R$ 6.8 Million
The Federal Police of Brazil concluded that former president Jair Bolsonaro is involved in the diversion or attempted diversion of over R$ 6.8 million in gifts, including sculptures, jewelry, and watches, received from foreign countries during his term as president of the country. According to the report, some of the jewelry received was transported out…
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CNN Report Shows Airbnb Is Not Protecting Its Guests From Hidden Cameras
A CNN investigation has found that Airbnb has consistently failed to protect its guests, despite knowing that hidden cameras are a persistent concern in the industry. Thousands of images have already been retrieved from guests by authorities. Hidden cameras placed in bedrooms and bathrooms show guests during their most private moments – changing clothes, playing…
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Elections in France: Left Coalition Emerges Victorious in Movement Against the Far Right
Following the unusual decision by French President Emmanuel Macron to call for early elections last month, another surprise awaited French voters when the polls closed on Sunday (7): the far-right National Rally (RN) did not secure the majority of parliamentary seats that pre-election polls had predicted. It didn’t even come close. With the highest voter…