Professionals warn that these 6 second-hand kitchen tools may pose health risks

Professionals warn that these 6 second-hand kitchen tools may pose health risks

The Thrift Store can be a treasure trove for finding vintage items or good deals. Yet, when it comes to kitchen gear, some second-hand purchases can be more hazardous than helpful. “I’ve sifted through everything,” shared Abby Taxton, the owner of Lucky Rabbit Antique Store in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. “Items from decades ago aren’t safe to […]

Even top athletes like Venus Williams face challenges with health insurance

Even top athletes like Venus Williams face challenges with health insurance

Venus Williams returns a shot against Magdalena Fretch during the opening day of the Mubadala City DC Open. Williams, at 45, mentioned that she has Cobra Health Insurance. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Toggle caption Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Why did Venus Williams return to the court at the Mbadara City DC Open this week after a year-long […]

Texas Cuts 1.8 Million Individuals From Health Care Program

Texas Cuts 1.8 Million Individuals From Health Care Program

In Texas, nearly 1.8 million individuals have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage over the last two years, as reported by KFF, a nonprofit organization focused on health policy research. This loss in insurance is part of a broader national trend following the rollback of Medicaid coverage that was initially expanded during the COVID pandemic. A […]

Execution of Alabama inmate paused as state assesses mental health condition

Execution of Alabama inmate paused as state assesses mental health condition

An Alabama judge has put a temporary hold on the execution of David Lee Roberts, a 59-year-old convicted of murder, as officials assess his mental competence. Originally scheduled for execution on August 21 for the 1992 fatal shooting of Anetra Jones, Roberts’ execution was stayed by Marion County Circuit Judge Talmage Lee Carter until it […]

Vermont health insurers lower their requests for premium hikes in 2026

Vermont health insurers lower their requests for premium hikes in 2026

Vermont Health Insurance Premiums Set to Increase Less Than Expected in 2026 In a significant shift, two health insurance providers in Vermont have proposed smaller increases in premiums for 2026 compared to previous years, attributing this change in part to new state regulations concerning prescription medications. The state’s health care regulator, the Green Mountain Care […]