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Seemingly harmless gesture a warning sign of a concussion in athletes
A common, seemingly innocuous gesture could be a sign of a concussion, and experts say recognizing it could be the key to reducing the number of concussions that go undiagnosed. It’s the quick head shake after a hard hit. That movement, called the Spontaneous Headshake After a Kinematic Event, aptly shortened to SHAAKE, can be… -
Early voting off to a robust start nationally
Early voting is underway in many states nationwide as the 2024 campaign is now in its final two weeks. Both parties are watching the trends closely. As of early Oct. 23, more than 18.8 million voters nationwide have already cast their ballots, according to tracker TargetEarly by TargetSmart. Voters cast votes either with early or… -
IRS unveils new income tax brackets and deductions for 2025
The IRS has announced key tax changes for 2025, including adjustments to income tax brackets, standard deductions, and capital gains rates due to inflation. These updates will affect how much Americans pay in taxes when filing in 2026. For income taxes, the top bracket remains at 37%, applying to single filers earning over $626,350 or… -
Coal is powering the world’s renewable energy transition
The global shift toward renewable energy has breathed new life into one of the world’s most significant polluters: coal. As countries ramp up the transition to electric power, the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources like wind and solar has spurred an increase in expected coal use to meet rising electricity demands. The International Energy… -
Meta shuts down Jack Sweeney’s private jet tracking accounts
Meta has banned several Instagram and Threads accounts that tracked the private jet movements of high-profile individuals, citing privacy concerns and risks of physical harm. The accounts, run by college student Jack Sweeney, monitored the flights of figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Taylor Swift. Sweeney’s work has drawn legal attention in the past from Elon… -
GM beats Q3 forecasts, raises 2024 profit outlook
General Motors posted a stronger-than-expected profit in the third quarter of 2024, boosting its outlook for the full year. Despite challenges from last year’s United Auto Workers strike, GM’s revenue rose by more than 10%, and the company is on track to achieve record profits. GM reported an adjusted profit of $3.4 billion for the… -
Early voting in Florida faces challenges amid long lines and website outages
Some early voters in Florida were met with challenges while attempting to cast their early ballots in the 2024 presidential election. Early voting began Monday, Oct. 21, in the Sunshine State as some voters faced long lines and election offices dealt with crashing websites. Election offices in Broward and Palm Beach counties experienced an outage,… -
The not-so-long goodbye: Airport puts time limit on hugs
Saying goodbye isn’t always easy, but one airport is saying goodbye to long farewells. Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has posted new signs in its drop-off lanes, putting a time limit on hugs. The airport is asking people using the lanes to keep their hugs, and therefore their goodbyes, to three minutes or less. The… -
Jury selection begins in Daniel Penny’s fatal NYC subway chokehold case
Jury selection begins in the Manhattan trial of former Marine Daniel Penny, 25, who’s charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. The case stems from May 2023 when Penny and Neely crossed paths on a New York City subway train. Penny’s lawyers argue witnesses said a man, identified… -
Large migrant caravan departs southern Mexico ahead of US election
A caravan of about 2,000 migrants left southern Mexico Sunday, Oct. 20, hoping to reach the U.S. southern border before the election on Nov. 5. This group is the third and largest since Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum took office Oct. 1. Sheinbaum is maintaining her predecessor Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s immigration policies, according to reports… -
Pa. governor, Elon Musk clash over $1 million voter petition payouts
A petition initiated by Elon Musk’s super PAC “America” is seeking signatures from registered voters in swing states in support of the First and Second Amendments of the Constitution. Voters who referred a friend to sign the petition once earned $47, but now Musk is increasing the stakes. From now until Election Day, one petition… -
Scientists fear the world’s largest wind turbine will change the weather
China recently switched on the world’s largest wind turbine, a giant offshore structure installed in August that stands nearly 800 feet tall and has the capacity to power 96,000 homes each year. However, its immense scale has sparked concerns about potential environmental consequences. Scientists are studying the turbine’s impact on local wind patterns, as renewable… -
FCC proposes max fine for ESPN airing emergency alert sounds
The Federal Communications Commission has put ESPN on alert by proposing the maximum penalty after it accused the sports network of “apparently willfully and repeatedly” violating rules prohibiting using emergency alert system sounds. The proposed fine, issued on Oct. 17, of $146,976 is for six alleged violations. The FCC said ESPN used the EAS tones…