How to get rid of rats and cockroaches with rice: An effective and natural home remedy
Natural Pest Control: How Rice Can Help Eliminate Rats and Cockroaches Eliminating pests like rats and cockroaches doesn’t always require harsh chemicals or costly exterminators. Surprisingly, one of the most effective tools for natural pest control might already be in your kitchen—plain rice. When combined with simple ingredients, rice can serve as both bait and…
Officials finally think they know origin of hantavirus outbreak on cruise that caused three deaths
What was supposed to be a breathtaking expedition through the remote beauty of southern Argentina instead became a terrifying lesson in how quickly danger can spread in confined spaces. A luxury cruise carrying passengers through the waters near Ushuaia reportedly descended into chaos after cases of the rare Andes strain of hantavirus emerged onboard, forcing…
ST. Mom demands answers after son with autism returns from school with missing teeth, bloody shirt
The mother of a Brooklyn student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing. The NYPD is also investigating. “What is happening here?” It has been two weeks since Raqibah Smiley says her 5-year-old son came home from school missing his two…
Mom demands answers after son with autism returns from school with missing teeth, bloody shirt
The mother of a Brooklyn student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing. The NYPD is also investigating. “What is happening here?” It has been two weeks since Raqibah Smiley says her 5-year-old son came home from school missing his two…
Why Keeping One Appliance Plugged In Overnight Is Driving Up Your Energy Bill
Every month, millions of homeowners stare at their electricity bill with the same frustrated question: Where is all this money going? Between 2021 and 2024, the average monthly electric bill climbed by $22, adding $264 annually to household expenses. Residential electricity rates jumped 13% from 2022 to 2025. Most people point to the big stuff…
ST. Study examines factors associated with co-occurrence of autism and epilepsy in children
Children with epilepsy have a higher risk of also having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A new study in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology examined factors associated with the co-occurrence of autism and epilepsy in a large population-based group. For the study, investigators at the Mayo Clinic compared the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children with and…
What Risks Do You Run When You Sleep on Your Right Side?
Engaging Introduction Let me tell you about the morning I woke up with heartburn so bad I thought something was seriously wrong. I’d had a rich pasta dinner. I went to bed on my right side—my usual position. Around 2 AM, I jolted awake with burning in my chest and a sour taste in my…
8 fascinating optical illusions that challenge your self-awareness
Self-awareness is one of those characteristic that does not come naturally to all of us. There are some people who just naturally find deconstructing themselves and their behaviors easier to do. Others may require extra time and effort to gain an awareness of what goes on in their heads. It is something that applies to…
Sarah Palin’s Life After Divorce: Finding Strength, Family, and a Fresh Start
Sarah Palin spent many years in the public eye, yet much of her life with her husband Todd Palin was centered on family, routine, and shared responsibilities. Together, they built a home in Alaska, where they raised five children while maintaining a lifestyle grounded in community values. Their daily life focused on balancing work, parenting,…
Study examines factors associated with co-occurrence of autism and epilepsy in children
Children with epilepsy have a higher risk of also having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A new study in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology examined factors associated with the co-occurrence of autism and epilepsy in a large population-based group. For the study, investigators at the Mayo Clinic compared the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children with and…
