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The best lifestyle change to improve heart health? Quitting smoking
The University of Kentucky Public Relations and Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week’s column is by Peter Haigh, M.D., a noninvasive cardiologist at UK HealthCare’s...

Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday. The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside...

Springfield first responders gearing up for charity softball game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Springfield Fire and Police Departments will face off against each other in a charity slow pitch softball game. More Coverage Kentucky State Police trooper shot, 'multiple victims' at Lexington church, police say...

How much Trump's ‘big beautiful' bill could raise electricity costs in every U.S. state over the next 10 years
Electricity prices are expected to surge higher throughout the next decade due to energy policy changes in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful" bill, according to a new analysis from Energy Innovation, a non-partisan energy and climate think...

Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in the recent European heat wave, study estimates
Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week's European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study found. Those 1,500 people “have only died because of climate change, so they would not have died if it...

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems to expand Simpson County facility with $17 million investment, 76 jobs
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further investment in the commonwealth’s manufacturing sector as Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) announced a $17 million expansion of its Simpson County facility that will create 76 new...

World News | Burning of Fossil Fuels Caused 1,500 Deaths in Recent European Heat Wave, Study Estimates
Washington, Jul 9 (AP) Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week's European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study found. Those 1,500 people “have only died because of climate change, so they would...

Mayor highlights need for collaboration and community support to curb gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Every Friday, City leaders and community members gather at Gospel Missionary Baptist Church to talk about issues plaguing the city and collaborate on solutions. Louisville has seen 17 kids injured in shootings, and 4 have...

Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears
Fox News chief political analyst Bret Baier examines several high-profile cases of alleged espionage of Chinese nationals in the U.S. on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Microsoft said it will cease using China-based...

Ranking the 25 best men's college basketball games of the 2000s: Chalmers' 3, 6 OTs and more
Editor’s note: All week, The Athletic is looking back at the best of the first 25 years of the 2000s in men’s college basketball. Also read the top 25 players, top 25 coaches, top 25 teams and top 25 non-title teams, and submit your own picks. By...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.18.25
Good Friday morning. A top-of-Burn belated birthday shoutout to our own Phil Ammann, the guy who makes the Florida Politics trains run on time. — SITUATIONAL AWARENESS — Tweet, tweet: —@DavidAFrench: I know this will come as a shock to some folks,...

Statehouse Report: Agritourism, GOP governor’s race, more
BIG STORY: Agritourism takes root in S.C. as farmers open doors MORE NEWS: Republican primary race for S.C. governor heating up LOWCOUNTRY, Ariail: Budget cuts BRACK: GOP gubernatorial race might get really testy MYSTERY PHOTO: Baseball stadium...

Nieces, Nephews Become Dementia Caregivers Unexpectedly
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two-thirds of nieces and nephews caring for an aging relative with dementia never expected to wind up with that responsibility, a recent small-scale study says. These...

Pentagon to probe Microsoft's use of Chinese engineers on sensitive defense systems, Hegseth says
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., explains her concerns about the Trump administration’s handling of the China threat and more on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was...
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Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates
By SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week's European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study found. Those 1,500 people “have only died because of climate change,...

The Secret’s Out: Yard Sales Are Hot Again—and We’re Here for It
For many decades, yard sales have proven a solid way to get rid of unwanted items while recouping some of their costs. They are a perennial fixture in American culture, and according to a recent survey on storage units, they are gaining...

GOP Senator's Approval Rating Falls: Poll
Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ approval rating has fallen amid a tense summer session where she repeatedly broke away from her party and President Donald Trump on multiple crucial votes. The results were released by Morning Consult as a part...

Meeropol: Vice President Vance doth protest too much
On July 5, Vice President Vance spoke at a right-wing think tank, the Claremont Institute. Allegedly he was there to speak about “statesmanship” but in fact, he decided to use the opportunity to bash what he called “the left” and to present his...

Exactly How One-Quarter of Recently Freed Slaves Passed Away from Malnourishment and Disease
There’s a proverb in Southern mythology that you record a great deal even more flies with honey than with sour milk. With this expression in mind, it’s straightforward to see why a great deal of White individuals endure the unification of black...

Disaster relief should never fall victim to politics
You don’t have to watch the latest developments in the Iran/Israel clash to see what the aftermath of a bomb detonating looks like. A few hours to our south, in London, Kentucky, a subdivision that bore the brunt of an EF4 tornado on May 16 looks...