Doctors warn of ‘massive’ winter crisis in UK’s overstretched A&E departments | NHS
Emergency doctors are sounding the alarm that a winter crisis is approaching, putting patients in already overburdened emergency departments at risk. A Snapshot survey of 83 emergency department doctors from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) found that almost all doctors (94%) agree that conditions in A&E departments across the UK cause patients to […]
Winter storm to bring first widespread cold snap ahead of Thanksgiving week travel
The late November storm is expected to bring a variety of impacts, including severe weather, snow, strong winds and the season's first midwinter-like temperatures, which could threaten travel early in Thanksgiving week. The storm is expected to develop from the Rocky Mountains early next week and push north into the Northern Plains and upper Mississippi […]
Meet the 6 coaches who will coach Unrivaled teams this winter
Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's professional basketball league that begins in January, has announced six head coaches who will lead the clubs this winter. The league consists of 36 teams WNBA Players will have six unique clubs that they will compete against regularly throughout the six-week season. The club names are Laces, Mist, Rose, Lunar Owls, […]
‘Energy-Limited Resources’: Huge Swaths Of America Face Blackout Risks If Winter Is Bitter, Grid Watchdog Warns
Hundreds of millions of Americans are at risk of running out of power this winter if weather conditions are severe, according to a new report released by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), an electricity grid watchdog. NERC report says nearly all residents of the Northeast, Texas, and Midwest could face energy shortages if […]
North Carolina residents could face winter without heat
Residents in parts of North Carolina's Avery and Mitchell counties are at risk of heading into the winter without heating their homes after Hurricane Helen demolished the area's only heating oil station. Rhonda Jean Kowald and her non-profit organization, the Western Carolina Emergency Network, stepped up efforts to deliver heating fuel to local fire departments […]
Corduroys: The perfect winter trousers
What happened to the code? I swear it used to be everywhere. Remember? I know I'm not crazy. I have distinct memories of my parents buying me wide-wale cord at Kohl's. Maybe it was JC Penney, maybe it was Target. Worn-in corduroy feels like sweatpants, yet has a dignified strength. Wherever it was, it wasn't […]
17 secret travel tips for fall and winter this season and beyond
Planning a vacation trip this fall or winter? Some smart tips from various sources may come in handy. Here are some surprisingly helpful and practical tips that travelers preparing to see friends and family this holiday season may want to consider, as shared by travel experts, social media, and more I will. New travel trends […]
Stay toasty with these 8 bedding picks that will keep you warm all winter long
On a cold winter night, there's nothing better than a bed full of warm blankets. (St. Petersburg) Cold winter nights can make it hard to get a restful night's sleep if your body isn't warm enough. The right warm bedding can make all the difference between shivering and snuggling into a deep, restorative sleep. From […]
Bath and Body Works pulls soy candles after complaints that winter design looks like Ku Klux Klan hoods
Bath and Body Works stores have apologized for selling winter-themed soy candles designed to look like Ku Klux Klan hoods. “We apologize to those we offended, are working quickly to remove this item, and are evaluating our process going forward.” The “Snowed In” sock wax blend candle was labeled as follows: will be displayed Though […]
This winter may be less predictable than the last few. Here's why
(NEXSTAR) – As the colder months of the year begin, meteorologists around the world are getting a clearer picture of what winter will be like. This winter was initially thought to be dominated by La Niña conditions. But the Climate Prediction Center now believes it will be a weak and short-lived La Niña, if it […]