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Dementia is more common than you might think. A 2022 study found that 10% of people in the U.S. over age 65 have dementia, and 22% have mild memory problems. By the age of 90, over one-third of people live with dementia. While you can’t control risk factors like age, genetics, and environment, some lifestyle … Read more

Happy New Year! With 2025 here, it’s the perfect time to set goals and make positive changes. Whether you want to get healthier, learn something new, or manage your money better, these apps can help you stay on track. 1) Habitica Purpose: Build better habits Turns tasks into a fun role-playing game. Complete daily tasks … Read more

PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona court has ruled that Tom Crosby, a Cochise County official, cannot claim legislative immunity to dismiss charges for delaying the certification of the 2022 election results. The Arizona Court of Appeals decided Tuesday that certifying election results is an administrative task, not a legislative one, and Crosby was legally required … Read more

Whitney Cummings made headlines for her bold jokes during CNN’s New Year’s Eve special. The comedian didn’t hold back, roasting CNN’s viewership and criticizing the Democratic Party for its lack of strong leadership. “I’m now playing theaters with 3,000 seats, which is about CNN’s viewership these days,” Cummings joked to host Anderson Cooper during the … Read more

Rep. Angie Craig, a Democrat from Minnesota, believes her party would have faced major losses in Congress if President Joe Biden had remained the candidate for the 2024 election. She predicts Republicans could have gained 30–40 House seats, including her own district. Craig shared her concerns with NBC News, recalling how she lost confidence in … Read more

Actor Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of defaming him. The lawsuit claims the Times supported false accusations from his co-star Blake Lively. Blake Lively had previously accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, emotional harm, and trying to ruin her reputation. The Times wrote an article … Read more

The West’s focus on therapy and “wellness” often misses the mark for people with severe mental illnesses. These conditions can lead to problems like crime, unemployment, and broken relationships, and they need serious solutions. One surprising option is the ketogenic diet, a low-carb, high-fat eating plan that was originally used to treat epilepsy. Research now … Read more

A family in Cottonwood, California, is celebrating after their gas station sold a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1.22 billion — the fifth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The gas station, Circle K (Sunshine Food and Gas), is owned by Jaspal Singh’s family, who have run the business for over 20 years. The family was … Read more

Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) are calling on Congress to reveal the names of current and former lawmakers who have used taxpayer money to settle sexual harassment claims. Massie shared on X (formerly Twitter): “Congress has secretly spent over $17 million of taxpayer money to settle harassment claims, including sexual harassment. … Read more

For weeks, people in states like California and New Jersey have been seeing groups of mysterious drone-like objects flying in the night sky. These sightings have caused concern, but officials are asking the public to stay calm. Here’s what we know so far: Officials Say It’s Not a Threat Federal authorities have said that most … Read more

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that his chief of staff, Dana Williamson, is stepping down. Nathan Barankin, a former advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, will take her place. This is the fourth chief of staff Newsom has had in six years. Newsom praised Williamson for her work over the past two years … Read more

Bernard Jones Jr. and his wife, Doris, built their dream home in California’s Inland Empire. It had everything they wanted: a swimming pool with a waterfall, a home theater, a fruit orchard, and even a large underground bunker. The bunker, hidden under a metal hatch near their basketball court, had space for 25 people, bathrooms, … Read more