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A 55-year-old woman with high blood pressure and COPD was taking enalapril for her blood pressure and using formoterol inhaler for her lungs. She smoked about 10 cigarettes daily. When her lung symptoms worsened, her pulmonologist switched her inhaler to a combination of indacaterol and glycopyrronium. Just two days after starting the new inhaler, she…

Authorities identified 29-year-old Joshua Jahn as the suspect in a deadly shooting near a Dallas ICE facility. Shots were fired at a transport van, killing one detainee and injuring two others. No ICE officers were harmed, but shell casings carried anti-ICE messages, signaling a direct attack on federal authority. Investigators are reviewing Joshua’s background. He…

Rob McElhenney and the cast of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” honored Danny DeVito, who turned 80 on Sunday.       DeVito famously portrayed Frank Reynolds on the show since 2006, and with a late-career resurgence, his status has been solidified as a cultural icon. “This man was born 80 years ago today. He…

You never expect life to shift from the backseat of a car, especially sparked by a five-year-old with crayon-stained fingers. One Friday before Father’s Day, while driving home from preschool, my daughter Lily surprised me by asking, “Daddy, can we invite my real dad to dinner on Sunday?” The question hit me like a thunderclap.…

At 3 AM, I found a Golden Retriever named Daisy chained to the old Cedar Creek Bridge. She was barely alive, with a tumor on her belly. Left beside her were water, a worn stuffed duck, and two notes—one from an adult explaining they couldn’t afford to care for her, and one from a child…

Couples’ Shower Struggles Showering together may seem romantic, but reality is often messy. Sharing a small space can turn into a “clumsy dance of dodging elbows, knees, and slippery feet.” Fighting for Water and Space Couples often clash over shower temperature. One may prefer “scalding hot showers” while the other wants a cooler rinse. Limited…

Asia is facing a severe emergency after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck early Monday morning. The quake affected large parts of southern China, northern Thailand, and Myanmar. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located in a mountainous area along the China-Myanmar border. It struck at 3:42 a.m. local time at…

The Covid variant XFG, also called Stratus, is spreading across the U.S. Since its first detection in March, it has quickly become dominant, now making up “80 percent of US Covid cases” as of September 9. High Wastewater Activity CDC data shows viral wastewater activity is now “high nationally,” with 29 states reporting high or…

When Tidy Isn’t Enough Visiting someone’s home often gives the impression of a tidy, well-organized space. However, appearances can be deceiving. A quick cleanup may create order but doesn’t always mean the home is truly clean. Learning to spot the subtle signs of genuine cleanliness can help you appreciate the effort behind a well-maintained home.…