Many people use Q-tips or cotton swabs to clean their ears, believing that this is an effective method due to the Q-tip's ability to remove earwax and the satisfying sensation it provides. However, ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers reaffirmed their opposition to China's coercive actions in the South China Sea, expressing concern over recent maneuvers and upholding ...

Iowa’s top court says school districts can’t use qualified immunity to dismiss discrimination and harassment claims – clarifying the rules for HR working in education. On November 14, 2025, the Iowa ...

Microplastics are everywhere, and certain habits increase the likelihood of them entering your system. We consulted an expert for guidance on using plastic in the microwave. Pamela Vachon Contributor ...

State budget cuts may force Multnomah County to end a key pretrial release program that keeps those accused of a crime out of jail until their trial and frees up jail beds. The program, dubbed Close ...

President Trump’s germinal proposal to extend ObamaCare subsidies has created new headaches for GOP leaders on Capitol Hill. Since 2010, when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted by former ...

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The return of Olivia Nuzzi this past week, complete with a soft-focus New York Times profile and Vanity Fair book excerpt, has renewed interest in a past inappropriate relationship with a politician — ...