After a social media user known as @echetus posted a photo on X, formerly known as Twitter, from a grocery store juice aisle, they opened up a now-viral conversation about ingredient labels, “shrinkflation” — and apples. Above an image of a seemingly endless variety of juices, @echetus wrote, “Applejuiceification and the illusion of choice,” followed […]
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Pedestrian suffering from life-threatening injuries after hit-and-run near Copley Square
Pedestrian suffering from life-threatening injuries after hit-and-run near Copley Square Boston police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit near Copley Square. According to Massachusetts State Police, troopers are on the scene of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. The crash happened at the Copley Square ramp from the Mass Pike Eastbound. State police say a […]
Florida’s condo market is floundering — here’s why one expert says some of the boomers who helped make the state great are the ones suffering the most
‘It’s paradise lost’: Florida’s condo market is floundering — here’s why one expert says some of the boomers who helped make the state great are the ones suffering the most Karen Shipman and her husband bought a second-story condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in Venice, Florida when they retired in 2021, with the hopes […]
Biden’s closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — More of President Joe Biden’s top Senate allies are demanding that the U.S. act directly to ease Palestinian civilian suffering in Gaza and are joining calls to cut military aid if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to change course. What had been dissent from independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and a small […]
Men suffering domestic violence struggle to find sympathy and support
Timo will never forget the first time his wife attacked him, just a month after they were married. “My wife slapped me and came at me with her fists.” She would go on to beat and humiliate him in their home for almost 20 years, he says. “Domestic violence against men is a taboo subject […]
Florida refuses to bar unvaccinated students from school suffering a measles outbreak
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an elementary school’s measles outbreak, telling parents of unvaccinated children it is their choice whether their students attend class — a contravention of federal guidelines calling for their mandatory exclusion. Dr. Joseph Ladapo, nationally known for his outspoken skepticism […]
Ukraine endures a second year of war with scenes of grief, suffering and also joy
The second year of Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion brought no respite for Ukrainian soldiers or civilians. Associated Press photographers documented the past 12 months of death and destruction, agony and grief — as well as the glimpses of joy — that are staples of life during war. The countryside in eastern areas of […]
‘Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Suffering From Dementia, Team Files For A Conservatorship
Brian Wilson, the co-founder of the “Beach Boys,” team has filed to place the legendary musician under a conservatorship. According to court documents, obtained by The Blast, a woman is listed on the filing who is an agent for Brian’s touring company, along with a longtime publicist. The filing says he is suffering from a […]
Hinsdale South High School teacher dies after suffering medical emergency on campus
HINSDALE, Ill. – Hinsdale South High School teacher Ryan Mott died after suffering a medical emergency on campus Monday morning. The school sent out a letter to parents informing them of Mott’s death and an emergency early dismissal. Hinsdale South said that Mott suffered a medical emergency at approximately 7:40 a.m. at the school. He […]
Black TikToker Goes Viral After Raising Nearly $400K for Homeless Man Suffering from Prostate Cancer
A Washington, D.C., college student from the University of California-Berkeley who loves making TikTok videos has gone viral after sharing a video of herself buying tea for an unhoused man with prostate cancer, and now she’s raised nearly $400,000 for him. Sanai Graden, who uses the TikTok handle @hustlanani, was on her way to the […]
No risk of Ireland suffering World Cup hangover against France
Andy Farrell insists he had no concerns about Ireland suffering a World Cup hangover during Friday’s thumping Guinness Six Nations win over France. Both sides went into a blockbuster championship opener in Marseille on the back of having their dreams of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup shattered by narrow quarter-finals exits. Reigning Grand Slam champions […]
Machu Picchu tourism suffering after week of protests against new ticketing system
LIMA, Peru (AP) — The streets, hotels and restaurants around the ruins of Machu Picchu — Peru’s most famous tourist attraction — remained almost deserted Wednesday, with train service to the area canceled amid a week-long protest over the outsourcing of entry ticket sales to a private company. Small businesses and workers in the tourism […]