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SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Stock image: Man looking at mirror. (Getty Images/Wavebreakmedia)
Small yellow patches around the eyes may be more than a cosmetic concern—new research suggests they could signal an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
The patches, known as xanthelasma, are yellowish plaques or bumps that typically develop on or around the eyelids, and they contain deposits of cholesterol and other fats and are often...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
File photo: Tomatoes are pictured in the fruit and vegetable section of a supermarket in Issy-les-Moulineaux, on May 16, 2024. (JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images)
The best tomatoes have the deepest red color. They’re juicier, sweeter and more flavorful, with high levels of lycopene, one of their biggest nutritional benefits.
But what exactly is lycopene, and why is it...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Stock image: Tropical Storm Imelda causes closure of Interstate 10 in Houston, Texas due to high water.
A meteorologist warned that a number of American cities are “in jeopardy” for major disasters, including some of the country’s most populated areas.
Meteorologist Todd Gross, username thetoddgross on TikTok, drew more than 319,000 views on a video in which he said many cities in the US will experience...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
FBI issues warning to US homeowners with paid-off mortgages. - Photo by Nathan Posner / Anadolu via Getty Images
For many Americans, paying off the mortgage is the ultimate financial finish line. After decades of monthly payments, the house is finally yours — free and clear.
But the FBI is warning that this hard-earned milestone could also attract the wrong...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
People shop for groceries at a supermarket in Manhattan on August 25, 2026 in New York City. - Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images
America’s economy has a perception problem: People think it’s weak, because prices are high. In reality, the economy is growing strong – probably too strong.
Handing out $5,000 checks to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms could initially help make folks...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Why US stocks are falling today.
Dow Jones fell over 600 points as US President Donald Trump threatened Canadian private jet maker Bombardier’s access to the lucrative U.S. market after its northern neighbour refused to certify American GulfStream jets, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.24% or 664 points at...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
Young people are calling things "polyester" online. It’s the latest in a zeitgeist of Gen Z slang terms focused on authenticity and quality. - Anchiy, Getty Images
Nobody wants to be polyester.
Not on TikTok, anyway.
A recent viral video shows an 18-year-old talking about his dream adult lifestyle. "I want to wake up at 6 a.m. in my New York City...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
This rendering from court documents show the exterior of the proposed East Wing of the White House. - From US Supreme Court
“The White House is not just any building.”
So said Chief Justice John Roberts, who has often deferred to Donald Trump’s executive authority, but on Monday separated himself from the president and fellow Supreme Court conservatives to protest...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Election workers extract mail-in ballots at the registrar of voters' office during the California primary election in San Diego, California, U.S., June 2, 2026. - Mike Blake, REUTERS
A whistleblower is alleging the U.S. Postal Service’s plan to implement President Donald Trump’s order exerting federal control of mail ballots risks “catastrophic problems” because of major flaws, and has moved forward despite a...
AUGUST 31, 2026
7-Eleven - Big Gulp cups.
Big Gulps still remain a 7-Eleven staple that customers flock to. Think of it: You can fill your 32oz beverage with any drink at the dispenser at an affordable price. More often than not, this is a drink for traveling and reuse for future drinks. Easy-peasy, right?
According to what one man allegedly witnessed at...
