Ford Bronco owners are taking the road less traveled, as nearly 5,000 units have been recalled for serious safety issues. The rugged SUV is facing a big bump in the road, with the automaker advising owners of select 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles may have incorrectly installed safety precautions and could increase the … Read more
A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has surfaced in California, prompting officials to intensify surveillance and urging residents to protect themselves from potentially infected mosquitoes. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that a mosquito sample collected in the North Shore community tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the area’s first detection of the … Read more
Vital clues about how well the brain is aging may already be at our fingertips. A new study out of Portugal found that the speed at which older adults are able to perform a basic, everyday task could be a powerful indicator of cognitive decline. The findings suggest it may one day serve as a … Read more
Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words while responding to Jaylen Brown after the Celtics star’s “f–k Stephen A” rant during a Twitch livestream Sunday. During Monday’s installment of “First Take” on ESPN, Smith didn’t back down in their feud — which dates back to the end of Boston’s season after blowing a 3-1 series lead … Read more
A cash-sniffing canine just busted a traveler trying to take a small fortune south of the border — and now federal officials are barking a warning to summer flyers: Don’t try to sneak stacks past airport security. Nitro, a 3-year-old chocolate Lab working with Customs and Border Protection at Philadelphia International Airport, sniffed out a … Read more
One of the British stars of the Tony-nominated show “Giant” is battling antisemitism in art and in life — and he has a dire warning for New Yorkers. Elliot Levey plays Jewish publisher Tom Maschler opposite John Lithgow’s Roald Dahl in the critically acclaimed Broadway hit, a drama about the famous children’s author’s antisemitism. The … Read more
Jaylen Brown called the 2025-26 season his “favorite.” Taking into account that the Celtics were bounced from the first round of the playoffs — after blowing a 3-1 series lead — Stephen A. Smith believes this is a preposterous notion. The Boston star is not only sticking by his words, but calling out the ESPN … Read more
Dusty had been happily playing at home before a split second of curiosity turned into a devastating nightmare for his parents. The happy 14-month-old Gold Coast boy was being supervised in the studio of his Logan home while his parents worked nearby. “He was just pattering around as he usually does,” mother Katie Robinson told … Read more
Brain cancer is one of the deadliest diseases — and early detection is crucial for better outcomes. There are obvious symptoms like sudden, severe headaches and dizziness, while subtle signs such as sweet smells and vision changes can slip under the radar. Now, an international team of researchers is raising alarm bells about another early … Read more
A Napa Valley wine giant has issued a dire warning about the direction of the industry, pointing to “ongoing category pressures.” Constellation Brands, the New York-based owner of California’s Robert Mondavi Winery, expects the high-end wine market to decline as its CEO Bill Newlands steps away from the company. Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson pointed to … Read more
Popular car-shopping website Edmunds put a Chinese vehicle through a series of rigorous tests for the first time, and Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver came away with a notable impression: US automakers have good reason for concern. While Chinese cars are effectively banned in the US, Edmunds wanted to test one because of growing US consumer interest in the affordable, feature-packed … Read more
It’s known as a “mini” stroke — but a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is no small thing. Though it typically lasts only a few minutes, this temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain can be an early sign that a full-blown, potentially disabling stroke is on the horizon. “A TIA can be a blessing … Read more
Spring breakers and summer vacationers, pack some extra bug spray. The CDC updated warnings for travelers this week, following outbreaks of a mosquito-borne disease that can cause excessive brain bleeding and vomiting. After detecting a higher-than-expected number of cases, a level 1 global travel advisory was issued by the agency. The CDC updated a travel … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning about weight loss supplements that contain a toxin that can trigger neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems and even death. The agency determined that an additional product labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed has yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) instead of the ingredients on its … Read more
Don’t get your panty liners in a twist. One OB-GYN is in a cramp about the overuse of panty liners when one of her patients mentioned wearing the sanitary pad every day. Calling it “panty liner abuse”, the doc took to social media to explain why this is a big no-no when it comes to … Read more
Your strangest bedfellow might be the mattress itself. There have been numerous stories about smart tech like Oura rings alerting wearers to health troubles — including several who said it detected early signs of cancer. But one 70-year-old man was alerted to his own serious heart issue thanks to a warning message from his smart … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday issued an urgent warning to American used car buyers, owners and repair shops after two more drivers were killed in crashes in December by dangerous Chinese replacement air bag inflators that are likely illegally imported. The agency said it was aware of 10 crashes resulting in death … Read more
For generations across the South, black-eyed peas have traditionally been served on New Year’s Day. The dish is associated with a “mystical and mythical power to bring good luck” in the year ahead, according to writer John Egerton in his book “Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History.” For years, Cracker Barrel served as a reliable … Read more
There’s trouble brewing beneath the GLP-1 buzz. As Americans embrace blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in record numbers, providers are warning of a troubling ripple effect: patients sliding back into restrictive eating disorders — and others developing them for the first time. “I think there should be a button that you have to … Read more
Stephanie Pastor and her family were trudging up a hill at Rockefeller State Park last fall when her young son let out an exasperated sigh. “I’m having a hot flash,” PJ, then six, announced, sending his parents into a fit of laughter. But as their amusement faded, Pastor, now 48, was struck with a realization: … Read more