Trump Video Sends CBD Stocks Soaring
If you care for an aging parent or you are navigating your own aches and stress, you have likely heard the buzz around CBD. That conversation jumped into the spotlight after a new video shared by President Trump on Truth Social promoted hemp-derived CBD for older adults and urged government health programs to cover it. The clip quickly rippled...
Heart Events Rarely Strike Without Warning Signs
If you have ever wondered whether heart trouble can appear out of nowhere, new evidence says that is rarely the case. A large analysis from Korea and the United States finds that nearly everyone who later suffers a major cardiovascular event had at least one modifiable risk factor beforehand, even when that value did not qualify as a formal...
Government Shutdown Risk Looms
If you are checking your portfolio before finishing your first coffee, the mood looks cautious. U.S. stock futures are slightly lower as investors weigh the risk of a federal shutdown alongside a busy corporate and legal news day. Contracts tied to the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are each down about 0.2%, a modest pullback that comes even as...
Amazon’s Alexa+ Showcase: What to Expect
If you own an Echo, stream on a Fire TV, or jot notes on a Kindle, this week could shape your daily tech routine. Amazon returns to New York City on September 30 at 10 a.m. ET for its first Devices & Services showcase in two years, and the company is expected to push its next-generation assistant, Alexa+, into...
Stocks Slip as Shutdown Risk Looms
If you are wondering how Washington gridlock might ripple through your portfolio, markets are already offering a hint. U.S. stock futures edged lower early Tuesday, with contracts tied to the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq each down about 0.2% as a budget impasse raises the odds of a federal government shutdown. The S&P 500 is still on track to...
The Small Words That Predict How Long You Live
How you describe yourself in a few simple words may tell more about your long-term health than you think. New research suggests that specific self-descriptions, such as active or organized, predict longevity more accurately than broad personality labels. In a study of more than 22,000 adults followed for six to 28 years, calling oneself active was linked with about...
29 Surprising Uses For Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is one of the world’s safest all-natural sanitizers in your home. You’ve probably got it under the bathroom sink, in your linen closet or tucked away somewhere near your first aid kit. It’s time to pull it out and use it for cleaning, disinfecting and more. Chemically called H202 — a mix of water and oxygen — hydrogen...
The 2025 Senior Tax Bonus: How to Make It Count
A new, temporary tax break could make the next four years some of the most favorable in recent memory for retirees. Beginning in 2025, taxpayers age 65 and older can claim an extra $6,000 per person deduction through 2028, which means a married couple could add $12,000 to their tax shield each year. This “senior bonus” stacks on top...
Two New West Nile Cases Raise Risk in Massachusetts
If you are squeezing in a few more early fall evenings outdoors, state health officials want you to take extra care. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) confirmed two additional West Nile virus infections, bringing the state’s season total to eight human cases and expanding risk alerts in several communities. The update comes as cases continue to pop...
White House Huddles With Hill Leaders to Avert Shutdown
If you are watching your health costs or waiting on a passport, what happens at 2 p.m. ET Monday could affect you. The president plans to bring the four top congressional leaders to the Oval Office in a late push to avoid a federal government shutdown before a Tuesday night funding deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Republican leader...
