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U.S. Census May Remove Race Questions. Seeks Comments By November 2
The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed removing race and ethnicity questions from the 2030 U.S. Census—which would be the first time since 1790 a Census will not be collecting such information. (Photo: Getty) getty Well, the race is on for the Trump administration to take race—and ethnicity—questions off of the U.S. Census.
Can Daylight Saving Time Switches Mess With Your Poop Schedule?
This Sunday, November 1, after Daylight Savings Time 2026 ends, you could find yourself with different pooping changes .(Photo: Getty) getty This Sunday, November 1, at 2 am when Daylight Savings Time 2026 ends, clocks across most of the U.S. will be shifting back an hour. The number one thing that may be affected is your circadian rhythm, which helps govern your sleep-wake cycle. But there is a number two thing that may be affected—namely, your number twos, meaning your pooping.
With Extra Hour From Daylight Savings’ End, Why You Still Feel Tired
Even though the end of Daylight Savings 2026 on November 1 will give you an extra hour to sleep, you may be wondering why feel so tired when you wake up later than morning. (Photo: Getty) getty When Daylight Savings Time 2026 ends on November 1, here’s your big chance to catch up on sleep, right? After all, when your clock strikes 2 am on Sunday morning, the clock’s digits should “Fall Back” one hour, giving you in theory an extra hour of snooze so that you can wake all rested and refreshed.
Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim Opens Up About ADHD Diagnosis
Chloe Kim of the United States, seen here during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Gameshas opened up about her ADHD journey. (Photo by Zhang Hongxiang/Xinhua via Getty Images) Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images You could say that two-time Olympic gold medal-winning snowboarder Chloe Kim is on board with sharing more about mental health.
‘Maxxing’ Is Dictionary.com’s 2026 Word Of The Year. Here’s Why
"Maxxing" is Dicitionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year because there have been so many different "maxxing" trends on social media. For example, "looksmaxxing" has had people trying different ways to maximize their looks, including dangerous ones such as social media influencers using hammers to try to re-shape their cheekbones, as seen in the smartphone here. (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Well, you could say that this took “maxxing”-mal effort in 2026.
Sarah Rafferty On Her Father’s, Grandmother’s Alzheimer’s Disease
Sarah Rafferty, who lost her grandmother to Alzheimer's Disease and is helping her mother care for her father who also has AD, has been trying to raise more awareness about the early signs of AD. (Photo: Courtesy of Eli Lilly & Co) Courtesy of Eli Lilly & Co “I’m Donna. I know everything.” That’s what Sarah Rafferty famously said in her popular role as Donna Paulsen on the TV show Suits.
Kings’ Ben Simmons Comeback Paused By Season-Ending Achilles Tear
Ben Simmons #25 was having a promising pre-season for the Sacramento Kings before suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during practice.. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) Getty Images This was certainly not the tear that Ben Simmons wanted to be on during his NBA comeback.
Are Your Kids Having Problems At School? Check Their Vision
Vision issues can be the hidden cause academic and behavioral problems for school children. (Photo: Getty) getty Maybe you didn’t see this coming. But are your kids starting to have problems at school—like learning or behavior issues? If so, keep in mind that the eyes may have it, so to speak—meaning that their eyes may be the problem and it could be time to get their vision properly checked.
Viola Davis Talks About Getting Shingles Not Once, But Twice
Viola Davis, seen here at the Le Defile L Oreal Paris Express Your Worth show as part of Paris Fashion Week, went through shingles previously not just once but twice. (Photo by Laurent Hou / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images) Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images Viola Davis, the star of the TV series How to Get Away with Murder from 2014 to 2020, didn’t get away without getting shingles.
Carly Pearce On How Her Recurrent Pericarditis First Went Undiagnosed
Carly Pearce, who was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2021 and won her first Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Never Wanted to Be That Girl" in 2023, has been dealing with recurrent pericarditis. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)...
Kristin Davis Describes Having Shingles On Her Face
Kristin Davis (R), seen here with "Sex and the City" and "And Just Like That" co-star Cynthia Nixon (L), experienced facial shingles when filming the latter TV series. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Deadline via Getty Images) Deadline via Getty Images And just like that...Kristin Davis had shingles on her face. Davis was filming in 2024 what would eventually be the final season of the HBO Max TV series “And Just Like That,” a sequel to HBO romantic comedy series Sex and the City.
Lead Poisoning Affecting One Billion Children, Costing $1.4 Trillion
At the “Ending Lead Poisoning: A Global Call to Action” meeting, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, the World Health Organizations’s Director-General, said the following about lead poisoning: “The burden is enormous. Lead exposure is associated with more than 3.5 million deaths every year.” (Photo: Courtesy of Bloomberg Philanthropies)... More Courtesy of Bloomberg Philanthropies It’s time to get the lead out—when it comes to getting lead out of people’s stomachs and blood around the world.
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Maria Shriver On How Women Are More Affected By Alzheimer’s Disease
Writer and journalist Maria Shriver, who started the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement in 2010, talked about how less than 20 percent of women in a survey realized that women comprise around two-thirds of Alzheimer's Disease cases. (Photo: Peter Yang)... More Peter Yang WAM may look a little like “wham”—the word for a sudden loud sound. But WAM actually stands for Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, which was founded by writer and journalist Maria Shriver in 2010.
Karl-Anthony Towns Who Lost Mom To COVID-19 Talks Of Value Of Vaccine
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, seen here during a recent New York Knicks Media Day at the Knicks Training Facility, personally knows the devastation that COVID-19 can wreak. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty Images You know 2026 has been a good year for New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns when he says that winning the NBA Championship has been the second best thing that’s happened this year.
Ashley Park Talks About Leukemia Journey, Importance Of Blood Donation
Ashley Park, seen here at the "Emily In Paris" - Season Five - Netflix Paris Premiere on December 15, 2025, went through an eight-month hospitalization due to acute myeloid leukemia and is now emphasizing the importance of donating blood. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/WireImage)...
How To Tell If Meat Is Safe To Eat With 167,639 Pounds Being Recalled
When trying to determine whether meat is safe to eat, pay attention to the smell, feel and appearance of the meat and its packaging. (Photo by: Alex Segre/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images You could say that this meat didn’t really exactly meet the requirements for safe consumption.
Warriors Steph Curry Discusses His Eye Condition Keratoconus
Golden State Warriors Guard Stephen Curry #30, seen here shooting over forward LA Clippers Derrick Jones Jr. #5, didn't realize that he had keratoconus until he received a question from the Warriors general manager. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)... More MediaNews Group via Getty Images Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is a legendary sharp-shooter—perhaps the greatest ever in basketball history.
Trump Reportedly To Establish Political Board To Control NIH Funding
U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd-L), has reportedly directed White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought (R) to draft an executive order that would establish a board of political appointees to decide who gets what National Institutes of Health grants. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)...
‘Sploshing’ Is A Sex Trend That Sydney Sweeney Showed On ‘Euphoria’
Sydney Sweeney demonstrated "sploshing' on an episode of the HBO Max series “Euphoria” aired earlier this year. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) FilmMagic Sydney Sweeney made a bit of mess of herself as the character Cassie on the HBO Max series “Euphoria.” During an episode aired earlier this year, Cassie, who is an adult content star, proceeded to pour ice cream onto her body. That demonstrated something that’s been called “sploshing” and is otherwise known as “Wet and Messy” or WAM.
Nico Collins, Zay Flowers, Tyler Okada Out With Hamstring Injuries
Wide receiver Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans, seen here in Week 1 action agains the Buffalo Bills, will miss Week 2 with a Grade 1 hamstring tear. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images You could call this a string of injuries in National Football League—a string of hamstring injuries, that is.
Erin Andrews Talks About Lessons From Her Cervical Cancer Journey
The cervical cancer experiences of Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews, seen here prior to a December 2025 game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, has led her to advocate for cancer screening and early cancer detection. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)... More Getty Images As a longtime sidelines sportscaster for ESPN and then FOX Sports, Erin Andrews has been skilled at detecting early many things happening on and around a football field.
Elena Rybakina Goes From Left Ankle Injury To 2026 U.S. Open Final
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan is interviewed on the court after defeating Coco Gauff of the United States 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the 2026 US Open. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Getty Images Elena Rybakina seemed to start her run at the 2026 US Open off on the wrong foot, so to speak.
House Like Senate Votes To Delay New Trump OMB Rule Until December 11
Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought is the originator of a new OMB rule that would give U.S. President Donald Trump and his political appointees unprecedented control over the ~$1 trillion in federal funds issued each year via grants and contracts. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)... More CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The fate of the new White House Office of Management and Budget rule was on the House, so to speak.
Michael J. Fox, Harrison Ford Team Up For New Parkinson’s Disease PSA
Harrison Ford (L) and Michael J. Fox (R) teamed up to film for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research a spot entitled “So...Your Friend Has Parkinson’s: Some Helpful Tips.” (Photo: Courtesy of the Michael J. Fox Foundation) Courtesy of the Michael J. Fox Foundation After Michael J. Fox appeared with Harrison Ford on an episode of the Apple TV series Shrinking in January, you could say that their collaboration is now expanding.
Warning About Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills Being Potentially More Lethal
The Trimbos Institute in The Netherlands has issued a warning about ecstasy pills shaped like the head of U.S. President Donald Trump. Ecstasy is an illicit drug that's still frequently used at parties and nightclubs. (Photo: Getty) getty Apparently, the Trimbos Institute in The Netherlands wanted to get “a head” of this trend. The Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute posted on Instagram a warning about ecstasy pills shaped as the head of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Trump Administration’s Quiet Take Down Of Healthcare Safety Agency
Since 2025, the Trump administration has been progressively shrinking the personnel and activities of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the only federal agency focused on supporting work and research into improving the safety and quality of healthcare.
How Novak Djokovic ‘The Wolf In Winter’ Could Win The 2026 U.S. Open
Tennis great Novak Djokovic (L) and director Jason Hehir speak onstage during the "Novak Djokovic: The Wolf In Winter" World Premiere at MOMA on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Prime Video) Getty Images for Prime Video When titling a film about who Novak Djokovic is right now, director Jason Hehir thought about a four-letter word that’s also the name of a four legged animal covered in fur.
3 ‘Vital Stories’ Films Had World Premieres At Tribeca Festival
Following the screening of the three short films, (L-R) Abby Pierce, Tiffany Cruz, Alan Scott Neal, Angela Wong Carbone, Lara Everly and Bryce Norbitz speak onstage during the Vital Stories red carpet premiere hosted by Tribeca Studios and Eli Lilly and Company during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studios on June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva Here’s the funny thing about breast cancer.
NIH Reportedly Flagging, Freezing Policy-Focused Grant Applications
Now, apparently political appointees of U.S. President Donald Trump have been “flagging and freezing policy-focused grant applications” to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. (Photo by Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post via Getty Images) The Washington Post via Getty Images Would you rather have health policy guided by or not guided by scientific evidence—you know real facts and stuff like that rather than just someone’s opinion?
‘Pheromone Maxxing’ TikTok Dating Trend Has People Not Showering
"Pheromone maxxing" is about about skipping showers, avoiding deodorant usage, choosing to wear sweaty shirts and even, gasp, drinking one’s own urine before a date. It is based on the belief that you secrete and don't want to wash off sex pheromones that might get your date excited. (Photo: Getty) getty OK, maybe it’s too much to expect your date to shower you with compliments or gifts the first time the two of you get together. But what about showering, period, before that date?
4 Active Salmonella Outbreaks. 2 With Sources ID’d: Jalapeños, Eggs
Jalapeño peppers are a suspected source of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak that's already affected at least 345 people from 27 different states. (Photo: Getty) getty Salmonella, here we go again. My my, how can the FDA list you? Well, when it comes to the latest foodborne illness outbreak—a Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- one—the answer is “Ongoing” without any identified source yet. That’s what you can find on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s list of Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks.
NIH Proposes Big Change In How Grants Applications Evaluated
Since January 2025, there have been a number of moves by the Trump administration to change how National Institutes of Health grants are reviewed, evaluated and awarded. Critics of such moves have raised concerns that such moves have moved decision-making away from the scientific community and more towards political influence.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Louisiana Outbreak: 5 Dead Via Vibrio Vulnificus
Louisiana is experiencing an outbreak in Vibrio vulnificus infections. Vibrio vulnificus, otherwise known as a flesh-eating bacteria, typically live in warm coastal water such those found off of the Grand Isle in Louisiana. (Photo:Getty) getty When you hear the words “flesh-eating,” it’s usually not good—regardless of what words follow whether it’s a flesh-eating friend, flesh-eating fruitcake or something else.
Tanning Influencers Push ‘Barbie Peptide.’ Here Are Risks Of Melanotan
“Tanfluencers” have been touting the use of melanotan II—which has been dubbed the “Barbie peptide”—as a way of quickly getting a tan without the sun. But before you “Barbie-cue” your skin in such a manner to get darker, consider the potential risks—such as rhabdomyolysis and melanoma—of this medication that has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Senate Resolution Would Block New Trump OMB Rule Until December 11
The Senate Appropriation Committee, vice chaired by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash (L)., and chaired by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine (R), has drafted text for a continuing resolution that would pause implementation of the new OMB rule until at least December 11. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Is the new Trump OMB rule going to be or not to be. Well, it looks like maybe not to be—at least until December 11.
Do Men Or Women Fart More Often? This Study Provides An Answer
A study showed that while men on average farted slightly more often than women, there was significant overlap in the results. In other words, any given man could fart more or less frequently than any given woman. (Photo: Getty) Getty You’ve probably caught wind of debates over whether men or women fart more often. Well, a study published in JAMA Network Open did go “Down Under” in more ways than one to provide an answer.
FDA Lists 12 Ongoing Foodborne Outbreaks: 4 Cyclospora, 3 Salmonella
Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled its shredded lettuce products due to questions about whether they are linked to an ongoing Cyclospora outbreak. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 22 listed yet another Cyclospora outbreak, which makes one wonder what other products may be suspect as well.
What Is A Ruptured Testicle, Suffered By A’s Joshua Kuroda-Grauer
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer #44 of the Athletics lays in the batters box after getting hit by a foul ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Chase Field on July 20, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Getty Images This isn’t what’s typically meant by a breaking ball in baseball. But Athletics shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer experienced quite a curveball during the fifth inning of Monday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Suffering From FIFA World Cup Withdrawal? Here’s What You Can Do
Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates with Bradley Barcola #12 of France after scoring in what became a highly entertaining Third Place Game between France adn England. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images Do you find yourself still checking for 2026 FIFA World Cup match results, only to find no new ones and feeling empty as a result? Then you may be going through World Cup withdrawal.
Suffering From FIFA World Cup Withdrawal? Here’s What You Can Do
As Trump Denies and Delays, the World Races to Meet the Climate Clock Deadline | Common Dreams It may sound like all is lost. On the contrary: Solutions abound, and there are many reasons for hope. On July 22, the Climate Clock—whose numbers …
How Safe Is It To Eat Lettuce With Cyclospora Outbreak Unresolved
Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall of different shredded lettuce products in the midst of the multi-state Cyclospora outbreak. However, it is not completely clear yet what the true source or sources of the outbreak may be and whether the outbreak has actually been contained. (Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images) Getty Images “Lettuce” be clear about this.
Carrie Ann Inaba Talks About Her Challenges With Sjögren’s Disease
Carrie Ann Inaba, seen here during the 20th anniversary of "Dancing with the Stars" in November 2025, recently opened up about her challenges with Sjögren’s disease. (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images) Disney via Getty Images The first part of Sjögren’s disease may be pronounced like “show gruhnz.” But it’s often not easy for those like Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba to show others what they are going through when they have Sjögren’s disease.
Carrie Ann Inaba Talks About Her Challenges With Sjögren’s Disease
4 hours ago Gregory Maassen was nearly bedridden by a burning sensation that was later diagnosed as a rare form of neuropathy. He has found relief riding his e-bike across the country. The burning sensation started near the top of Gregory Maassen’s left arm. It quickly spread to his upper back and chest, and …
サッカーW杯で可能なら、アメフトも天然芝のフィールドに！ NFL選手らがSNSで訴え | Forbes JAPAN 公式サイト（フォーブス ジャパン）
米ニュージャージー州のメットライフ・スタジアム（大会公式名：ニューヨーク・ニュージャージー・スタジアム）で、サッカーW杯のために天然芝が張られたフィールドで船を漕ぐパフォーマンス「バイキング・ロー」を披露するノルウェー代表チーム。2026年7月5日撮影（Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images） 米ニュージャージー州のメットライフ・スタジアム（大会公式名：ニューヨーク・ニュージャージー・スタジアム）で、サッカーW杯のために天然芝が張られたフィールドで船を漕ぐパフォーマンス「バイキング・ロー」を披露するノルウェー代表チーム。2026年7月5日撮影（Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images） 「隣の芝生は青く見える」という表現があるが、比喩ではなく実際に「隣の芝生」を羨望する声が米国で上がっている。...
UNICEF Photo Showing Lionel Messi Bathing Baby Lamine Yamal Goes Viral
Lamine Yamal (L) of Spain and Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina meet again before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, 19 years after they first metfor a UNICEF photo shoot. (Photo by Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images It was back in 2007. Lionel Messi, 20 years of age at the time, was posing with a five-month-old Lamine Yamal for a UNICEF calendar photo.
Dolph Lundgren Open Up About His Kidney Cancer Journey
Dolph Lundgren, seen here at the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios "Masters Of The Universe," has opened up in recent years about his kidney cancer diagnosis in 2015 and what's happened in the decade since.
Dolph Lundgren Open Up About His Kidney Cancer Journey
Now Democrats see an opening in rural states for the first time in decades. In Iowa, it’s about water. This article was produced in collaboration with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, an independent, nonprofit news organization. MT. VERNON, Iowa — Chris Jones, the 65-year-old Democratic nominee …
Ted Koppel’s Wife, Grace Anne, Talks About Life With COPD
Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, seen here with her husband, Ted, the longtime anchor of ABC News show Nightline, has been trying to raise more awareness about the condition that she was diagnosed with in 2001, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD.
2026 FIFA World Cup Has NFL Players Pushing For Natural Grass Fields
Metlife Stadium is one of seven NFL venues that replaced its synthetic turf with natural grass just for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images Is the grass really greener on the other side?
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