New study suggests coffee reduces heart and liver disease risk.
Photo courtesy of Freepik.com Coffee has some health benefits including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and improving liver health, according to a new study.. …
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Political heat wave in America
By Antonia Williams-Gary Post Independence Day reflections: It has been a very hot summer and not just in the weather temperature indices. The heat has …
Health and Wellness
Fun playtime ideas for Father’s Day
(StatePoint) – Playtime is one of the best opportunities for dads, grandfathers and other father figures to serve as role models in a child’s life, …
3 things to know about Juneteenth
(SPM Wire) Juneteenth, which observes the end of slavery in the United States, is a long-celebrated holiday occurring annually on June 19. Here are three …
Business
Private prison firm responds to Vermont inmate complaints
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) _ The company that operates a private prison in Michigan where Vermont recently moved 280 of its inmates is defending its operation …
Falling oil prices shrinks Chevron’s profit by 90 percent
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) _ Hurt by falling oil prices, Chevron said Friday that its second-quarter net income plunged 90 percent from the same period …
Honda records 20 pct profit rise on yen, despite recalls
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) _ Japanese automaker Honda reported Friday a 20 percent jump in fiscal first quarter profit on the …
Technology
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly side of TEXTING
Living with etiquette People have varying points of view about texting. For some, texting is a very useful tool which doesn’t require long, drawn-out …
New kiddie fitness band more toy than tech
NEW YORK — Wearable technology is all the rage these days for adults. Now, the concept is spreading to kids. LeapFrog, the maker of kids’ …
Education
Picayune high school to allow cellphones
PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) _ Picayune Memorial High School will allow students to use their cellphones on campus beginning this fall. School principal Kent Kirkland tells …
Ohio State marching band song made fun of Holocaust victims
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ An unofficial marching band song that made fun of Holocaust victims is the type of thing Ohio State …
University of New Mexico revamps its new student orientation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The University of New Mexico has revamped its new student orientation to better reach students with a message about sexual misconduct. …
Sports
Pierce opts out of contract with Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Wizards forward Paul Pierce is opting out of the final year of his contract and will become a free agent Wednesday. Pierce …
Crowd of about 4,000 greets national champion Virginia
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ College World Series most outstanding player Josh Sborz claimed he got eight hours sleep. …
The Latest: MJ good picking uniforms. Players? Not so much.
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer The Latest from the NBA draft at Barclays Center in New York (All times local): 9 p.m. If you’re …
