Researchers say chemical used in food, beverage containers could ‘seriously damage’ brains
German researchers analyzed the impacts of BPA, or bisphenol A — an industrial chemical often used in containers that store food and beverages — on fish and found “alarming” levels of nerve damage in the animals’ brains.
German researchers analyzed the impacts of BPA, or bisphenol A — an industrial chemical often used in containers that store food and beverages — on fish and found “alarming” levels of nerve damage in the animals’ brains.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
‘Shocking, reckless and utterly thoughtless’: Driver with child in car collides with truck during police chase
A camera captured the end of the chase when an Audi violently smashed into the rear wheel of a passing truck, narrowly T-boning it.
A camera captured the end of the chase when an Audi violently smashed into the rear wheel of a passing truck, narrowly T-boning it.
What you need to know about COVID-safe activities with your kids
As vaccinations continue to roll out and summer draws closer, many parents are wondering if it's safe to travel and participate in other activities with their kids.
As vaccinations continue to roll out and summer draws closer, many parents are wondering if it's safe to travel and participate in other activities with their kids.
NY restaurants will be allowed to stay open until midnight
Beginning April 19, restaurants can have indoor service until midnight, and the curfew for catered events will be until 1 a.m.
Beginning April 19, restaurants can have indoor service until midnight, and the curfew for catered events will be until 1 a.m.
Garden gnome shortage strikes due to pandemic and Suez Canal blockage
Gardens may have to go gnome-free this summer. One garden supply store said they hadn't seen a gnome in six months.
Gardens may have to go gnome-free this summer. One garden supply store said they hadn't seen a gnome in six months.
Long Island restaurants still struggling to find staff as reopening continues
As the tri-state continues to reopen, restaurants are finding it more difficult to hire back the staff they need to support their business.
As the tri-state continues to reopen, restaurants are finding it more difficult to hire back the staff they need to support their business.
Most kids with MIS-C had mild COVID-19, some also developed neurological symptoms, research shows
New research has found that most kids with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had no COVID-19 symptoms or just mild ones. Another small study found that many MIS-C patients also suffered neurological symptoms.
New research has found that most kids with a serious inflammatory illness linked to the coronavirus had no COVID-19 symptoms or just mild ones. Another small study found that many MIS-C patients also suffered neurological symptoms.
Recovering social skills as COVID pandemic winds down
After living under COVID restrictions for over a year, you're not alone if you're finding interacting with people again a little awkward.
After living under COVID restrictions for over a year, you're not alone if you're finding interacting with people again a little awkward.
Fidget toys explode in popularity
Toy shops around the country are struggling to keep fidgeting toys in stock.
Toy shops around the country are struggling to keep fidgeting toys in stock.
The science behind cursing and ways to get dirty words out of your vocabulary
There is science behind swearing and there are ways to get those dirty words out of our vocabulary.
There is science behind swearing and there are ways to get those dirty words out of our vocabulary.
6-year-old gets hero's welcome back to school after completing cancer treatment
Nathan Herber, 6, got a hero's welcome from his fellow classmates after completing his cancer treatments.
Nathan Herber, 6, got a hero's welcome from his fellow classmates after completing his cancer treatments.
Masks could be delaying development among babies
Babies could be behind on speech and emotional recognition due to everyone wearing masks during the pandemic.
Babies could be behind on speech and emotional recognition due to everyone wearing masks during the pandemic.
White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content
White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.
White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.
Post-pandemic beauty boom begins
As the nation continues to dole out vaccines and people feel more comfortable leaving their homes, they’re heading straight to the salon for some pampering.
As the nation continues to dole out vaccines and people feel more comfortable leaving their homes, they’re heading straight to the salon for some pampering.
US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events
There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events. The postponed ceremonies and pent-up demand now mean more competition for booking services and venues.
There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events. The postponed ceremonies and pent-up demand now mean more competition for booking services and venues.
Children living with mothers only doubled between 1968-2020, US Census Bureau says
The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of children living with a single mother has doubled since 1968, with the number of children living in a double-parent household decreasing significantly in the same amount of time.
The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of children living with a single mother has doubled since 1968, with the number of children living in a double-parent household decreasing significantly in the same amount of time.
White House issuing reports on US states' infrastructure needs amid push for $2.3T plan
President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and can use the state-by-state summaries to show that his plan would help meet their constituents' needs.
President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and can use the state-by-state summaries to show that his plan would help meet their constituents' needs.
Met Gala is making a comeback, twice
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that it will return in person, first in September, then again in 2022 in its usual slot of the first Monday in May.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that it will return in person, first in September, then again in 2022 in its usual slot of the first Monday in May.