Posts by Sophie Clearwater
10 Symptoms ER Doctors Say to Never Ignore
[ad_1] Emergency room doctors see the worst-case scenarios, the weird fluke accidents, the mysterious ailments and miraculous recoveries. They’re also no strangers to the symptoms that patients didn’t take seriously until it was almost too late. Here, ER docs share 10 red flags that patients often ignore—but which should be addressed urgently. Sudden confusion or…
Read MoreMichelle Obama and Barack Obama’s Most Candid Confessions About Marriage, Kids and More
[ad_1] Socrates may have said that the unexamined life isn’t worth living, but Michelle Obama would have preferred it if her life was a little less examined. Though that wasn’t an option once Barack Obama was elected president. “People always ask me and Barack, how did we stay hopeful in, not just the eight years…
Read MoreWhy So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce
[ad_1] It’s a stark number: 212,000. That’s how many women ages 20 and over have left the workforce since January, according to the most recent jobs numbers released Aug. 1 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (By contrast, 44,000 men have entered the workforce since January.) The numbers show a reversal of recent trends that…
Read MoreWhat could go wrong? One crew, one canoe and 230 miles of determination
[ad_1] SAN MARCOS (KXAN) — When Michael Lombard, Billy Roosa, and their two other friends signed up for the 2025 Texas Water Safari, they knew it would be grueling. Billed as the ‘World’s Toughest Canoe Race,’ the 230-mile paddle from San Marcos to Seadrift tests strength, endurance, and a whole lot of grit. Typically, the…
Read MoreBarry Avrich Knows Everybody Loves a Fake
[ad_1] Barry Avrich’s new book about an art-world scandal inadvertently speaks truths about our obsession with art as an asset. Photo by R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images “This is a world where the majority of people are not invited,” Barry Avrich told Observer. Avrich is speaking about the community of high-end art collectors, which…
Read MoreLSU football hype video deleted after similar imagery to Notre Dame tragedy sparks backlash
[ad_1] LSU football appeared to delete a hype video in anticipation of the 2025 season after facing some backlash on social media over the weekend. The video, shared on the team’s X account, opened with a black and white image of a watchtower, which many felt was reminiscent of a tragic incident in 2010, when…
Read MoreEd Kelce’s Girlfriend Maureen Maguire Dead at 74
[ad_1] The Kelce family is mourning a heartbreaking loss. Ed Kelce—dad to brothers Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce—shared an obituary to his Facebook page on Aug. 2, confirming his girlfriend Maureen Anne Maguire had died. She was 74. “Maureen found joy in life’s simple pleasures,” the obituary read. “She loved the beach—especially the shore—and had a deep…
Read MoreTexas Legislature: What is a quorum?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Legislature must have what’s called a “quorum” in order to do business proposing, discussing and voting on bills. But what does that mean, and why would you ever “break” it? A quorum is “the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any…
Read MoreThe Essentials With Ciao Lucia’s Lucy Akin: Vintage Dresses, L.A. Psychics and the Art of Packing Light
[ad_1] A vacation spent wandering the shops in Positano, sipping spritzes and taking advantage of every sunset photo opportunity isn’t complete without the perfect wardrobe. And when it comes to resort wear that’s as effortless as it is chic, few brands are doing it like Ciao Lucia. Founded and designed by California native, Lucy Akin,…
Read MorePritzker says Texas Democrats who fled state will be protected amid arrest threats
[ad_1] (The Hill) – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said on Sunday that the state would protect Texas Democrats who fled to the Prairie State over GOP efforts to redraw the Lone Star State’s congressional maps. “They’re here in Illinois. We’re going to do everything we can to protect every single one of them and…
Read MoreCarlos Mendoza looking ‘deep’ into Mets’ glaring lefty issue that’s ‘hard to wrap your head around’
[ad_1] The Mets faced another lefty starter Sunday and came up short. A team that feasted on lefties a year ago hasn’t been able to figure them out so far this year, as Carlos Mendoza looks to find the best lineup to face them. In Sunday’s 12-4 loss to the Giants, most of the offense…
Read MoreHamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors
[ad_1] Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western powers. Hamas said any coordination with the Red Cross is contingent upon Israel…
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