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July 21, 2024

Trump's 'miraculous' survival, the public health impact and cognitive testing top this week's health news

This week's top health stories included a doctor's take on Trump's injuries, the potential psychologist impact of the attempted assassination, and concerns about cognitive testing.

July 20, 2024

Man refuses to 'financially support' his sister, a single mother-to-be, as thousands react to the drama

A family drama described on Reddit has elicited thousands of reactions as a man in his early 30s says his sister, a single mom-to-be, wants him to help support her during her pregnancy.

July 20, 2024

John Stamos says his therapist helped save his life during sobriety journey: 'Probably wouldn't be here'

John Stamos credited his celebrity therapist, Phil Stutz, with not only saving his life, but helping him maintain his sobriety during his battle with alcohol addiction.

July 20, 2024

DNC committee moving forward with plans for virtual roll call vote in early August

President Biden is planning fundraising events and campaign rallies weeks in the future as the Democratic National Convention Rules Committee plans to nominate him via a virtual roll call next month.

July 20, 2024

Joe Biden with COVID at age 81: What to know about the risk the virus poses to older adults

In light of Joe Biden's testing positive for COVID-19 this week, Dr. Norman B. Gaylis, a Florida physician and COVID expert, weighed in on the risks the virus poses to older people.

July 20, 2024

Connecticut mom whose son was killed after visiting ice cream truck pushes to prevent further deaths

Mom Christi Carrano is pushing to help implement federal legislation on ice cream truck safety laws after losing her son in an incident in Wallingford, Connecticut.

July 20, 2024

This is how we get fentanyl off our streets

Counterfeit pills made in the U.S. typically use pill press machines that can be purchased online and can manufacture anywhere from 1,800 pills to more than one million per hour.

July 20, 2024

CARMEN the robot companion can help boost your memory and cognition

CARMEN, a tabletop robot designed by researchers at the University of California San Diego, can help those with mild cognitive impairment improve their mental skills from their homes.

July 20, 2024

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has passed away after battle with pancreatic cancer

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has died at the age of 74 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind her husband and two children.

July 19, 2024

New Jersey kitten is rescued from waste compactor just in the nick of time

A New Jersey man rescued a kitten from a recycling truck after he had a gut feeling to do a more thorough inspection of his truck. The cat is being called "Squishy" and is awaiting her forever home.