Day: September 5, 2024

‘Nappucino’ trend: Caffeine before a nap could be key to better sleep

11:30 pm September 5, 2024

Caffeine and sleep may seem like polar opposites — but there may be a benefit to combining them. The “napuccino” has become a popular method to optimize sleep and wake up with more energy by drinking a caffeinated beverage before lying down for a nap. In a recent episode of the podcast “The Diary of […]

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Secret surveillance of congressional staff by DOJ in focus after whistleblower advocates notch court win

11:23 pm September 5, 2024

A federal judge last week ruled in favor of a whistleblower advocacy group that sued the Justice Department to unseal documents related to its secretly obtaining communications about congressional staffers who were investigating the DOJ. Empower Oversight Whistleblowers & Research won a partial victory in a lawsuit it filed in May, when a federal court […]

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Niagara Falls is a must-see destination in Canada, but be advised the rest of the country is, too

11:18 pm September 5, 2024

A trip to Canada is sure to be filled with unforgettable views and experiences unlike any other.  Every year, millions of people head to Canada to see Niagara Falls. In fact, over eight million visitors trek to the spot each year to take in its beauty, according to the Niagara Falls website.  Canada is a […]

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Yulia Putintseva defends herself over controversial interaction with US Open ball girl as criticism mounts

10:42 pm September 5, 2024

Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva continues to apologize amid a wave of backlash for her unsportsmanlike behavior at the U.S. Open, where fans felt the Russian-born tennis player humiliated a ball girl during her third round loss.  Putintseva, 29, issued a second apology on social media Wednesday as criticism continued to mount over the awkward interaction when […]

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Gunman at Israeli consulate killed by German police on anniversary of Munich Olympics massacre

10:40 pm September 5, 2024

German police exchanged gunfire with an armed Islamist outside the Israeli consulate in Munich on Thursday, ultimately killing the gunman. Police engaged the shooter at roughly 9 a.m. local time on Thursday, suspecting he was planning to attack the Israeli consulate. Authorities say he had a long rifle with a bayonet attached, and he returned […]

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