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It’s time for another look at new financial, editorial, and technological models for local journalism. You’ll find previous entries at these links: from Mississippi; from Maine; from Massachusetts; from Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area; from Massachusetts again; from the Hudson Valley of New York; and from points …

Previously, scientists have linked the presence of human papillomavirus to an increased risk of certain cancers. In a surprising twist, the latest research finds that the virus might help defend against skin cancer. Share on PinterestScientists find that immunity to certain strains of HPV may protect against skin cancer. There …

Written by Moriba Cummings The new season Real Housewives of Atlanta may be off to a slow start, but it seems like things are heating up between two of the show’s stars off-camera. It all started with Eva Marcille‘s heated reaction to Porsha Williams‘ critique of Marcille’s refusal to bring her children …

January 1, 2017 was the date of the last game Colin Kaepernick played in the NFL, but his hiatus from the game could be ending soon. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback is reportedly holding a private workout and interview session for NFL teams on Saturday (November 16) in Atlanta. …

New research finds that eating more calories in the evening is associated with poorer cardiovascular health in women. Share on PinterestEating more of the day’s calories after 6 p.m. is linked with poorer heart health in a new study. Evidence is accumulating that meal times can impact cardiometabolic health. One …

Niecy Nash and her husband, Jay Tucker, may have split up, but that does not mean the two are at odds. In fact, they may be closer than ever. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the Claws star opened up about their shocking split after eight years of marriage. …

Haven’t you heard? Traditional stemmed wine glasses are so yesterday. Stemless glasses are all the rage right now, so much so that even snobby sommeliers can’t help but be intrigued by them. And given that the holidays are fast approaching, it wouldn’t hurt to pick up a few, either for adding some …

As scientists delve deeper into the nature of Parkinson’s, the more it appears that it is highly varied, suggesting numerous subtypes. A new review proposes that Parkinson’s falls into one of two main categories, depending on whether it originates in the central nervous system (CNS) or the peripheral nervous system …

Party affiliation isn’t the only impeachment divide. Women are far more likely than impeachment to consider Trump’s actions worthy of his removal from office. That’s partly because women skew Democratic—but the skew doesn’t explain everything. ❖ THE GOP So far, there are few cracks. When House Democrats moved to officially …

The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves and cells that extends from the lower portion of the brain to the lower back. It carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body. This article covers the key anatomy of the spinal cord and its functions. It …