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5 hours ago in Lifestyle

Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks

Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid over-exerting themselves.

12 hours ago in Lifestyle

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal

Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model

For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.

Sports

5 hours ago in Sports

Mike McDaniel joins Harbaugh, Herbert as Chargers’ offensive coordinator after Dolphins firing

The Chargers announced the hiring Monday of McDaniel, who spent the past four seasons as the Dolphins' head coach. McDaniel was fired less than three weeks ago after going 35-33 at Miami, which missed the playoffs in the past two years.

10 hours ago in Sports

Pegula knocks 2025 champion Keys out of Australian Open, faces Anisimova in quarterfinals

Jessica Pegula knocked podcast pal and defending champion Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to secure a quarterfinal against Amanda Anisimova, another all-American match.

10 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries

The U.S. team released its 232-athlete roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday and it includes Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.

12 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks

Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks.

12 hours ago in Sports

American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.

3 days ago in Sports

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

3 days ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.

5 days ago in Sports

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.

National News

13 hours ago in National

Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported.

13 hours ago in National, Trending

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

3 days ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

6 days ago in National

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

Entertainment News

10 hours ago in Entertainment

Charli xcx has her movie star moment, and says goodbye to Brat

Charli xcx plays herself in "The Moment," a meta mockumentary about the end of Brat summer and grappling with otherworldly success.

12 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Mercy’ unseats ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters

With a winter storm blanketing a large swath of the country, Hollywood had its quietest weekend of the year at the box office. The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral

Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.