Having survived a Russian invasion once, an Afghan refugee now fights for Ukrainian freedom
Jalal Noory(KYIV, Ukraine) — Jalal Noory, an Afghan refugee in Ukraine who serves in the Ukrainian armed forces, defended the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv from being captured by Russian troops at the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine earli…
The future of COVID vaccines could be sprays, not shots
Morsa Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The future of COVID-19 vaccines might not be shots in the arm or leg. Instead, picture a nasal spray or a patch stuck onto the skin for a few minutes.
A group of scientists, doctors and administration health offi…
Amid a national tampon shortage, here are some doctor-approved alternatives
STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A tampon shortage in the U.S. this summer has put a spotlight on menstrual product alternatives.
Over the past several weeks, major retail chains across the country have reported a shortage of tampon …
Federal Reserve set for another dramatic rate hike
Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Economists expect a major rate hike from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, the latest in a series of borrowing cost increases as the central bank tries to slash near-historic inflation while avoiding a rec…
Community urges Uvalde council to suspend all city cops who reported to school massacre
ABC News(UVALDE, Texas) — Family members of Uvalde school district students have called on the city council to suspend all city police officers who were on the scene during the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School.
During a council meeting Tuesd…
Heat warnings issued for Pacific Northwest as temperatures break records
Tim Grist Photography/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Excessive heat warnings were in effect for parts of the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, as temperatures topped 100 degrees.
Portland, Oregon hit 102 degrees, while in Redding, California, temperatures reac…
Lululemon launches new cross-training workout shoe for women
Lululemon(NEW YORK) — Lululemon is back at it again with another sneaker designed just for women.
The athletic company launched its first footwear collection back in March with a running shoe and recovery slide.
Now, Lululemon is introducing the Cha…
What is a capsule pantry? How to get one started to save money on groceries
JulNichols/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Think of a capsule pantry as you would a capsule wardrobe: a variety of staple items to mix and match that can create a completely fresh, easy-to-assemble final product.
A capsule pantry starts with a strong base o…
Klondike’s Choco Taco discontinued after nearly 40 years
Klondike(NEW YORK) — A beloved ice cream truck staple is officially off the menu.
Klondike announced this week that it had discontinued the nearly 40-year-old beloved Choco Taco, to the dismay of ice cream fans across the country.
The company, which…
Brittney Griner testifies in Russian court as US works to secure her release
Pavel Pavlov/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Brittney Griner testified on Wednesday in a Russian court more than five months after she was detained in the country, saying she did not mean to violate Russian law when bringing vape cartridge…