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Social Security, Medicare and stocks: How a debt-ceiling crisis could affect you

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

(The Hill) – If the White House and House Republicans fail to raise the debt ceiling and the U.S. defaults on its national debt for the first time ever, the economic consequences for Americans will be wide-ranging and long-lasting. Social Security checks could be held up, government salaries and contracts could be frozen, Medicare reimbursements to doctors and hospitals could be paused, markets for stocks and bonds will almost certainly take a dive, and financing levels for basic private purchases could skyrocket.The good news is that aside from this, the U.S. economy's underlying health is in pretty good shape. Employment levels have refused to budge from near record highs and American consumers continue to spend money on things they want to buy.  Health insurance for 600,000 Americans at stake in debt ceiling debate Wage increases over the pandemic have been largely eaten up by inflation, but high churn in the labor market has given employees some degree of freedom and independe...

What NOT to do if you're bitten by a rattlesnake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Temperatures are warming up and summer is almost here. With that, rattlesnakes have emerged from hibernation. New homeowner finds snakes in walls, under home Rattlesnakes usually avoid humans, but about 8,000 people are bitten by venomoussnakes in the United States each year, with 10 to 15 deaths, according to the U.S. Foodand Drug Administration. There are many things you should do and many things you shouldn't do in the event of a bite.What NOT to do if a rattlesnake bites youThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said you should not do the following if you are bitten by a rattlesnake or any venomous snake:Do not pick up the snake or try to trap it. Never handle a venomous snake, not even a dead one or its decapitated head.Do not wait for symptoms to appear if bitten, get medical help right away.Do not apply a tourniquet.Do not slash the wound with a knife or cut it in any way.Do not try to suck out the venom.Do not apply ice or immerse th...

Local business marking Memorial Day with flag raising event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

COXSACKIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local business is giving the community an opportunity both to acknowledge the true meaning behind Memorial Day, and to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Camping World of Albany, located in Coxsackie, will begin a day of engaging activities with a flag raising ceremony. Capital Region military members recognized by state lawmakers NEWS10's Giuliana Bruno spoke with Joseph Zaccaria, General Manager of Camping World of Albany to preview the event.

Sunshine & Low Humidity: Perfect Days Ahead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Today and tomorrow will be beautiful, with highs in the low 80s. Memorial Day was in the middle 80s. The humidity stays low, and there is a lot of sun. Lows will be in the 50s to around 60 at night. Over the next week, there won't be many chances of rain. We do turn up the heat for the work week, and by Wednesday the temperature is in the 90s. Also, the humidity starts to rise. We have a small chance of a few afternoon storms from Wednesday to Friday.

The Top Cannabis Flower Brands for Spring/Summer 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

With the advent of legalization in many US states, convenience may eventually win out over the traditional, but for now flower is still the best-selling cannabis product. For some of us, rolling a joint or smoking a bowl with our buddies is a nostalgic ritual we are loath to give up. We will always want to feel and smell the raw power of the flower.Here are the flower brands you need to know for Spring 2023.#1 MELTEDmeltedbrand.cc ◇ @melted.ccFounder Randy Smith launched Melted under Arizona-based Studio Cannabis Collective in 2021. Sourcing from an array of preferred local vendors gives them the ability to hand-pick the best flower from across the state, allowing them to consistently provide premium and diverse product strains to their consumers. Ultimately, Melted cares about preserving and highlighting the power of the plant and the culture around it. It is the culture we all share.The Details:When creating products, Melted focuses on potency, quality, and innovation to deliver t...

Does CBD Carry Montezuma’s Curse? — A Few Warnings On CBD Oil & Diarrhea

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

Diarrhea is embarrassing, but it’s a serious problem when left unaddressed. Recent surveys also suggest that diarrhea-related complaints are more common in older demographics. Therefore, it’s crucial for seniors interested in taking CBD oil to understand the potential side effects associated with this cannabinoid.As you may have already guessed, diarrhea is one of the more commonly reported reactions related to CBD oil. Although most healthy adults don’t experience side effects when taking CBD, not everyone reacts to hemp in the same way. We feel it’s best to arm you with knowledge on the “worst-case scenario” so you know how to respond safely and efficiently when you try CBD products.Does CBD Trigger Diarrhea or Other Digestive Issues?Ironically, many people use CBD to treat digestive-related problems, including irritable bowel syndrome and a lack of appetite. For some patients, CBD’s anti-anxiety and anti-inflammatory benefits help settle ...

Memorial Day 2023: List of Bay Area events honoring fallen heroes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

America’s fallen heroes will be remembered Monday, Memorial Day, at events throughout the Bay Area. Here’s a sampling of ceremonies; check local cemeteries and city parks for others. Organizers recommend attendees arrive early and bring water and sun protection.ALAMEDA: The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum’s annual event, which starts at 10:20 a.m. with the American Patriots Fife & Drum Corps of Pleasanton, will feature a ceremonial wreath toss into San Francisco Bay, a reading of “In Flanders Field” and a 1 p.m. flyover by the USS Hornet Memorial Squadron. Historian Russell Moore, author of “USS Hornet CV-12: Service in War and Peace,” will be the day’s emcee. Museum will be open until 5 p.m. Details: Free for veterans; for others, event included in admission. https://uss-hornet.orgSAN JOSE: Maj. Shannon Potts of the U.S. Marine Corps will serve as master of the solemn ceremonies at Oak Hill Memorial Park. The cemetery’s...

Trivia nights are helping Bay Area pubs, taprooms recover after COVID

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

It’s trivia night at the New Parkway Theater, Oakland’s cult fave pub-meets-theater, and the room is packed. People are dressed in animal costumes. One man wears a shirt reading “The Nineties” in “Simpsons” font. And amid the chaos, a woman spills her drink, lamenting, “Oh no! I got beer in my Birkenstocks.”“Let’s meet our teams!” says theater manager and trivia host J Moses Ceasar, getting the party started. “There’s the Go-Go’s, Trivial Fursuit, Misfits, Stranger Danger, Femme Factales and Don’t Cry Over Spilled Beer. Yeah, I saw that you spilled.”The theme on this particular Thursday is Japan, inspired by the recent G7 summit, and competitors are fielding questions such as “What is Ronald McDonald’s name in Japan?” (Donald McDonald, in case you wondered.) The winner gets a free pitcher of beer or movie tickets.But the real prize is something much more: a sense of community — and an infusion of cash.For the taprooms, pubs and bars that sta...

San Jose’s Fistula Foundation receives $15 million donation from MacKenzie Scott

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has done it again, making a game-changing donation of $15 million to the Fistula Foundation, a San Jose-based nonprofit on a mission to eradicate obstetric fistula, a condition that leaves women incontinent after childbirth.Kate Grant, the CEO of the foundation, said the gift is the largest ever received by the foundation and will jumpstart its five-year strategic plan to raise $110 million and provide 80,000 surgeries to women suffering from obstetric fistula in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia — with an ultimate goal of ending fistula within a generation.“I met my first fistula patient in 1994, and am as moved today as I was then by the suffering women with fistula endure before they have surgery,” Grant said. “The treatment is quite miraculous, giving them a new lease on life.”The Fistula Foundation works with a team of partner hospitals in more than 20 countries, Grant said, and it aims to expand to additional countries. Th...

Fire department removes wasp-swarmed spotlight before Dortmund’s title-deciding Bundesliga game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:35:27 GMT

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — The fire department had to remove a TV spotlight that was being swarmed by wasps before Borussia Dortmund’s title-deciding game against Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday.It’s perhaps a good omen for the “black and yellows” before a match that could see Dortmund crowned German champion on the final day of the season.Dortmund was ahead of Bayern Munich by two points and can clinch the league title with a win, while 10-time defending champion Bayern Munich was hoping for a favor from Mainz as it sought to edge Dortmund to the title with a win in Cologne.The Dortmund players emerged for their pre-game warmup to a pyrotechnic reception from the fans already in the stadium.Bayern, which has won every title since Dortmund last won it in 2012, squandered the league lead last weekend with a 3-1 defeat at home to Leipzig.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource