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Some suffering through ‘National Hangover Day’

(CNN) — – If you’re starting 2020 with a headache and an uneasy stomach, chances are you’re not alone…New Years day is also ‘National Hangover Day’. There are many myths on how to remedy a hangover like eating carb and protein heavy meals or hair of the dog, but research says drinking more alcohol is the worst thing you can…

Americans are buying fewer cigarettes according to new report

(CNN) — -According to a recent report by the federal trade commission, Americans are buying fewer cigarettes with each passing year. The downward trend in sales started in 2000 when just shy of 414-billion cigarettes were sold…now down to 217-billion last year. Tobacco manufacturers are also spending less on advertising, only increasing in one area…outdoor advertising such as billboards and…

Start your new year off by giving back

(CNN) — -If you haven’t quite landed on a New Year’s resolution, here’s one that may not only brighten your year, but others, too. A peer-reviewed journal published a new series of studies suggesting giving to others can actually ease physical pain. The studies found that people experiencing pain benefited instantly from altruistic acts. For example, those who volunteered to…

President signs law to help prevent ‘robo-calls’ in 2020

(CNN) — While ringing in the new year, your cell phone could be ringing a lot less. President Donald Trump signed a law just in time to ring in a new year  increasing fines for companies that use robocall technology. The “Traced Act” gives officials the authority to fine companies ten-thousand dollars for each illegally placed call. The new law…

Netflix top shows of 2019

(CNN) –one streaming service is releasing a top 10 list of its most popular shows of 20-19. Netflix says the science fiction horror series “Stranger Things 3” topped the list for most popular series with “The Witcher” and “The Umbrella Academy” following in second and third. For comedy specials, “Dave Chappelle: Sticks and Stones,” “Kevin Hart: Irresponsible” and “Gabriel ‘Fluffy’…

Changes coming to minimum Wage in the New Year

the minimum wage is set to go up across nearly half of all states in the U.S. in the New Year

CNN–In consumer news, the minimum wage is set to go up across nearly half of all states in the U.S. in the new year. 24 states and 48 cities and counties are raising their minimum wage, for a total of 72 jurisdictions. According to the advocacy group national employment law project, the increase goes into effect on New Year’s Day…