A lifetime of racism makes Alzheimer’s more prevalent in Black Americans
Black Americans are more likely than white Americans to develop Alzheimer’s disease
2023-05-24 00:47
Ming Dynasty box that sat in an attic for decades sells for $358,000
A 15th century Chinese box which went unnoticed for decades has sold for £288,000 (about $358,000), smashing its expected price at auction.
2023-05-23 22:17
When you adopt a desert tortoise, prepare for a surprisingly social and zippy pet
They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over
2023-05-23 21:17
Millennial Money: How to pick a socially responsible bank
Now is a great time to look for a bank or credit union that aligns with your values
2023-05-23 20:48
Jockey suicides shadow horse racing, bring attention to stress and mental health concerns of the job
The horse racing community was stunned earlier this year when 23-year-old Avery Whisman and 29-year-old Alex Canchari died by suicide less than six weeks apart
2023-05-23 20:45
Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues
Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation’s largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people
2023-05-23 20:29
8 tips for parents and teens on social media use — from the U.S. surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media
2023-05-23 19:28
Why an empty sand plot in Dubai sold for a record $34M
An undeveloped piece of luxury Jumeirah Bay Island is snapped up by an unknown buyer for 125 million dirhams -- a little over $34 million -- showing that demand for high-end vacation home real estate in the emirate remains high despite global economic turmoil.
2023-05-23 18:58
Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
The U_S_ Surgeon General is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take “immediate action to protect kids now.”
2023-05-23 17:15
These museums showcase the future, not the past
Museums are increasingly embracing technology, featuring everything from flying metallic penguins, to robotic tins of Spam.
2023-05-23 16:45
Street traders offer a better bargain than stores as Zimbabwe's currency crumbles
Shoppers in Zimbabwe are increasingly turning to street traders to buy what they need as the local currency plunges in value against the U.S. dollar
2023-05-23 15:17
5 takeaways from AP's series on health disparities impacting Black Americans
The Associated Press spent a year examining how racial health disparities have impacted generations of Black Americans
2023-05-23 12:49