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Author: Catherine Vercuiel

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Reality TV star Brandi Glanville suffered severe chemical burns after leaving Nair hair-removal cream on her face for seven minutes, believing the irritation would help “drive out” what she calls a facial parasite nicknamed “Caroline.”  The 52-year-old former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member documented the painful results in a TikTok video, showing burns...

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Health Secretary RFK Jr. ruled out a 2028 Presidential run, saying any talk of a future Campaign was false and declaring his loyalty to President Trump. In a social media post, he called the speculation a flat-out lie and accused Washington lobby groups of trying to drive a wedge between him and Trump. “I am...

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AT&T will pay $177 million in a settlement to resolve lawsuits over two major data breaches affecting millions of customers. Current and former customers can file claims for cash payments up to $7,500 if both incidents affected them. The deadline to file claims is November 18, 2025. The telecommunications company reached a settlement to resolve class action lawsuits...

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President Donald Trump confirmed on August 11 that his administration is reviewing whether to reclassify marijuana under federal regulations, a move that could mark the biggest shift in US cannabis policy in more than 50 years. “We’re looking at reclassification and we’ll make a determination over the next few weeks,” Trump told reporters during a...

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When beloved celebrities die, devoted fans sometimes refuse to accept the painful reality. They create conspiracy theories claiming their celebrity idols faked their death to escape fame or start new lives in hiding elsewhere. Alleged sightings and supposed photographic evidence fuel these theories, spreading widely across social media platforms like TikTok and Reddit. While none have credible proof, they expose our troubled relationship with celebrity mortality and loss. Here are...

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Millions of American women take a little pill every day to avoid getting pregnant. Many believe it is completely safe. But several studies now connect certain types of birth control to higher risks of stroke and heart problems. Researchers have found that these birth control pills can cause side effects that influence inflammation and alter the nervous system. The findings are calling...

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Frank Lane was shaving in November 2023 when he noticed a lump on his neck, about the size of an egg. It hadn’t been there before. The 60-year-old truck driver from Basingstoke thought he might have strained something at the gym. His partner agreed. Maybe it was his glands reacting to stress or overexertion. He...

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The White House announced on Tuesday, August 12, that it will review eight Smithsonian museums to ensure all exhibits align with President Trump’s view of American history. The review covers some of America’s most popular museums and happens before the country’s 250th anniversary next year, in 2026. As part of this effort, in a letter...

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Nearly 65,000 pounds of butter have been pulled from distribution nationwide after officials found a serious labeling error involving a major food allergen. Bunge North America, based in Chesterfield, Missouri, issued a voluntary recall on July 14 for 1,800 cases of NH European Style Butter Blend because milk was not listed on the product label. The company...

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China is carrying out its most challenging containment operation since COVID-19, using surveillance drones, mass insecticide spraying, and electricity shutoffs to contain a chikungunya virus outbreak that has now reached other countries. The mosquito-borne virus has spread from mainland China to Hong Kong, Macao, and even parts of Europe, despite China’s most intensive disease control measures since the COVID-19 lockdowns. China Mobilizes Military Against Mosquitoes Local mosquito...

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Over 7,000 people have caught the chikungunya virus in Guangdong province since mid-June, spreading to 13 cities across one of China’s most crowded regions. Monsoon flooding left standing water everywhere, creating perfect breeding conditions for the mosquitoes that carry this disease. The crisis quickly caught international attention as the outbreak peaked in late July when nearly 3,000 people...