Day: December 18, 2024

First severe case of bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms

10:29 pm December 18, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that a patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, marking the first known instance of a severe human illness linked to the bird flu virus in the United States. The case was confirmed by the agency on Friday, […]

Kimberly Williams-Paisley ‘felt trapped in my own body’ when she couldn’t speak for 2 years

9:41 pm December 18, 2024

Kimberly Williams-Paisley was fighting “to be heard” for two years. The 53-year-old actress, who is married to country star Brad Paisley, opened up about her life-changing diagnosis that left her unable to speak. “I felt trapped in my own body,” Williams-Paisley told People. “There was so much shame involved. I felt invisible.” Her inability to […]

10 fun and educational toys kids of all ages will love this Christmas

9:41 pm December 18, 2024

Christmas gifts for kids don’t need to be high-tech in order to be fun. Rather than (or in addition to) getting your kids an Xbox, VR headset or another high-priced electronic, gifting a fun, but educational toy can help expand your child’s mind while still providing hours of fun. From LEGOs to Lincoln Logs to […]

WV Democrats say Biden’s ‘egregious’ pardon choices are ‘what we would expect from Trump’

9:26 pm December 18, 2024

West Virginia Democrats torched President Biden’s choices of last-minute executive clemency recipients, saying they would expect such actions from their rival, President-elect Trump. In a statement released late Monday, local party leaders said they applauded Biden for leading the U.S. “through significant economic challenges” but blasted commutations being given to people convicted of public corruption. […]

Ex-NFL star Cam Newton explains why he ‘always went to strip clubs for guys’

9:23 pm December 18, 2024

One-time NFL MVP Cam Newton admitted having taken part in a night or two at a strip club in the past like thousands of other men across the United States. No problem. However, he raised eyebrows about the reason behind going to the clubs. He said in a recent interview he was going there to […]