Rate of prediabetes among American children more than doubled in nearly 20 years
Rates of prediabetes among children have more than doubled over a nearly two decade span, according to a study published in the JAMA Pediatrics Journal.
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Health care spending in 2020 hit a 20 year high
Money spent on health care in our country hit a 20 year high in 2020, and COVID-19 is to blame.
House committee to look over President Biden’s federal budget proposal
Congressional hearings on next year’s federal budget are taking off, and it could impact your energy bill or your community’s law enforcement. Biden wants more funding for NASA along with increased funding to combat the opioid epidemic and fight COVID-19.
‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. It has drawn intense scrutiny from LGBTQ advocates, students, national Democratic politicians, the White House and the entertainment industry. DeSantis and Republicans have repeatedly said the law is reasonable.
Jan. 6 panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump’s phone calls
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump’s phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building.
Why cases of the flu are on the rise
Medical experts explain why we may be seeing more influenza cases now
(CNN) — As new Covid-19 case numbers continue to drop in the U.S., cases of the flu and hospitalizations are rising and the increase is coming at an unusual time this year. Mandy Gaither gaither has more on why the flu may be spreading now. Categories: Health, National News, News Tags: Flu, hospitalizations
Some Pickens County residents left picking up the pieces after tornado touches down
The National weather service confirms two tornados touched down in Pickens County this week and left some picking up the pieces. Although the damage isn’t widespread, it is severe.
President Biden meets with leaders in Poland as Ukraine continues resistance against Russian invasion
President Joe Biden is in Poland today, meeting with Polish leaders and U.S. service members serving there as neighboring Ukraine continues its fierce resistance against Russia’s invasion. During a briefing, the president also doubling down on calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal.”
Consumer News: Average U.S. rent hits new record, more Americans showing interest in electric cars and more
Consumer News: Average U.S. rent hits new record, more Americans showing interest in electric cars and more
Tornado touches down in Pickens County, damaging at least 12 homes
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado ripped through parts of South Carolina.
