General Motors to pay out $12.75M after selling California driver data

General Motors to pay out .75M after selling California driver data

Are you a California driver who’s owned a General Motors vehicle — Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac — in the last few years? Did you know your private driving habits might have been sold without your knowledge? Owing to this breach of privacy, California just hit General Motors with a record privacy penalty to the tune … Read more

What is mitochondrial dysfunction? Health issue Surgeon General nom Dr. Casey Means says is at the root of chronic illness

What is mitochondrial dysfunction? Health issue Surgeon General nom Dr. Casey Means says is at the root of chronic illness

Almost every American has some degree of metabolic dysfunction — at least that’s what President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general would say. Dr. Casey Means, a graduate of the Stanford School of Medicine and lapsed functional medicine practitioner, began her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday to become “America’s doctor,” putting her health views under a … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Chris McKenna reveals he has bipolar disorder, diagnosed after ‘manic psychotic episode’

‘General Hospital’ star Chris McKenna reveals he has bipolar disorder, diagnosed after ‘manic psychotic episode’

Chris McKenna is opening up about his health diagnosis. The “General Hospital” star, 48, revealed he has bipolar disorder during an upcoming episode of co-star Maurice Benard’s “State of Mind” podcast, per People. McKenna, who portrays Jack Brennan on the ABC soap, shared that his condition worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris McKenna attends the Season 3 … Read more

‘General Hospital’ actor Anthony Geary dead at 78

‘General Hospital’ actor Anthony Geary dead at 78

Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 78. The soap star passed away Sunday in Amsterdam, a family member confirmed to TMZ. Geary died of complications from a scheduled operation three days earlier, according to TV Insider. Anthony Geary at the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in 2012. WireImage … Read more

Exclusive | How ‘General Hospital’ star Genie Francis drew from real ‘trauma’ in new storyline with Maurice Benard

Exclusive | How ‘General Hospital’ star Genie Francis drew from real ‘trauma’ in new storyline with Maurice Benard

“General Hospital” icons Genie Francis and Maurice Benard are digging deeper than ever as they open up about the emotional backbone of their latest storyline. In an upcoming two-part episode of Benard’s “State of Mind” mental health podcast, the longtime co-stars revealed why their current arc feels so charged — and how Francis tapped into … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Kirsten Storms addresses reason for show break: ‘Majorly freaked me out’

‘General Hospital’ star Kirsten Storms addresses reason for show break: ‘Majorly freaked me out’

Kirsten Storms has temporarily left Port Charles. Now, the actress, 41, is revealing why she took a step back from “General Hospital.” On Tuesday, Storms explained via Instagram that she is set to undergo surgery for an aneurysm later this month. Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones on “General Hospital.” Disney The “Zenon” star explained that … Read more

Bear terrorizes New Jersey Dollar General, bites 90-Year-Old woman before being shot

Bear terrorizes New Jersey Dollar General, bites 90-Year-Old woman before being shot

This bear really went on a wild shopping spree. A shocking encounter unfolded Tuesday afternoon when a black bear wandered through the aisles of a Dollar General store in Vernon, New Jersey, after biting a 90-year-old woman. A black bear caused chaos at a Dollar General in Vernon, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon. Facebook/Sean F. … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Tristan Rogers dead at 79 after battle with lung cancer

‘General Hospital’ star Tristan Rogers dead at 79 after battle with lung cancer

Tristan Rogers, who starred as Robert Scorpio on the popular soap opera “General Hospital” for 45 years, has passed away. He was 79. The beloved soap star’s manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the shocking news in a statement to ABC on Friday, Aug. 15. Tristan Rogers as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital” in 1981. Disney General Entertainment … Read more

‘General Hospital’ says goodbye to major character after seven years

‘General Hospital’ says goodbye to major character after seven years

Sofia Mattsson has left Port Charles. After starring as Sasha Gilmore on “General Hospital” for seven years, the actress, 34, departed the series on Friday. In the episode, Sasha reunited with her dad, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers), and decided to move away to spend time with her parents and newborn daughter, Daisy. Sofia Mattsson on … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Tristan Rogers reveals cancer diagnosis

‘General Hospital’ star Tristan Rogers reveals cancer diagnosis

Tristan Rogers has been diagnosed with cancer. The soap star, 79, shared his health battle with fans through his publicist, Anthony Turk, on Thursday, July 17. “Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, ‘General Hospital,’ is sharing with fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer,” Turk’s … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Kin Shriner reveals ‘botched’ foot surgery left him unable to walk

‘General Hospital’ star Kin Shriner reveals ‘botched’ foot surgery left him unable to walk

Kin Shriner is detailing a scary health incident. The “General Hospital” star, 71, took to social media on June 30 to share an update on his life, almost a year after leaving the long-running soap opera in August 2024. “[A] year ago tomorrow, I had some arrogant surgeon give me a subtalar fusion,” Shriner began … Read more

‘General Hospital’s’ Jack Wagner says keeping separate homes with new wife ‘works’ for them

‘General Hospital’s’ Jack Wagner says keeping separate homes with new wife ‘works’ for them

“General Hospital” star Jack Wagner and his wife, Michelle Wolf, have no plans to move in together after tying the knot in May. Wagner and Wolf agreed not to “rock the boat” and stick to the routine they formed while dating as they take on marriage. “It’s an adjustment in terms of my schedule, for … Read more

Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ star, dead at 86

Chris Robinson, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ star, dead at 86

Chris Robinson, the soap opera star best known for his roles as Dr. Rick Webber in “General Hospital” and Jack Hamilton in “The Bold and the Beautiful,” has died. He was 86. Robinson’s death was announced by his friend and colleague MJ Allen. The pair worked together on the 2022 film “Just for a Week.” … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Steve Burton marries Michelle Lundstrom after ex-wife got pregnant by another man

‘General Hospital’ star Steve Burton marries Michelle Lundstrom after ex-wife got pregnant by another man

Steve Burton said “I do!” The “General Hospital” star, 54, married chef and content creator Michelle Lundstrom in Laguna Beach, Calif. on Saturday. The couple confirmed to People that their intimate wedding ceremony was held at a Orthodox church attended by family only, followed by an oceanfront reception with a 45-person guest list that included … Read more

Denise Alexander, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ star, dead at 85

Denise Alexander, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ star, dead at 85

Soap opera star Denise Alexander has died. She was 85. The actress passed away on March 5, Variety reported on Friday. Alexander was best known for her roles as Lesley Webber on “General Hospital” and Susan Hunter Martin on “Days of Our Lives.” Denise Alexander in 2002. WireImage “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini mourned Alexander’s … Read more

Who Is Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General?

Who Is Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General?

President Trump said on Wednesday that he would nominate Casey Means, a Stanford-educated doctor turned critic of corporate influence on medicine and health, as surgeon general. Dr. Means, an ally of the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has described becoming disillusioned by establishment medicine. She rose to prominence last year after she and her … Read more

Colorado hotel has a ‘crystal concierge’ to promote happiness, calm and general wellness while traveling

Colorado hotel has a ‘crystal concierge’ to promote happiness, calm and general wellness while traveling

Crystal visions, crystal vacations? One Colorado hotel is offering guests access to a complimentary “crystal concierge,” from whom they can check in and check out healing stones, many of them locally mined. They can help guests choose the right crystals to promote whatever sense of well-being they’re after, from happiness to calm to optimism. The … Read more

Alcohol stocks tumble after US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings

Alcohol stocks tumble after US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings

Shares of European and American spirits makers and brewers fell on Friday after the US surgeon general called for cancer warnings on the labels of alcoholic drinks. The consumption of alcoholic drinks increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in an advisory. “For certain cancers, like breast, mouth, and throat cancers, evidence shows that the … Read more

Alcohol is ‘third leading preventable cause of cancer’ and should have warning label, says US Surgeon General

Alcohol is ‘third leading preventable cause of cancer’ and should have warning label, says US Surgeon General

Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the US Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that their consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers. US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy also called for the guidelines on alcohol consumption limits to be reassessed so … Read more

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said on Friday. It is the latest salvo in a fierce debate about the risks and benefits of moderate drinking as the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans are about to … Read more