Arlington, VA
Business
'Buy American' Movement Fades Despite Trump's Tariff-Fueled US Manufacturing Push: Survey
The "Buy American" movement has lost popularity as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs raise prices on many goods while claiming to boost domestic manufacturing, according to a new survey. Half of Americans said in June that they'd be more likely to buy a product they liked after learning it was made in the US, according to the report from The Conference Board. That's down from 60% in May 2022. The appeal of "Made in USA" labels has also fallen 18% since 2022, with shoppers' fears about rising costs as the main factor in the decline. "Given US consumers' persisten…
East Hampton, NY
Weather
Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen
A newly named tropical storm is poised to become the Atlantic’s first hurricane this week, and could intensify into a major hurricane over open water by next weekend. Click here for a new, updated story - Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength The National Hurricane Center announced Cabo Verde system AL97, which a day earlier had been given a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, became Tropical Storm Erin at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. AccuWeather hurricane experts forecast that the system will strengthen into a hu…
New Rochelle, NY
Business
AOL Ending Iconic Dial-Up Internet Service After 34 Years: Here's When
AOL will shut down its once-iconic dial-up internet service after nearly 35 years of helping millions of Americans get online. The company quietly announced it will discontinue dial-up internet on Tuesday, Sept. 30. AOL will also end its AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser, which were designed for older systems and slow-speed connections. The change will not affect other features in customers' AOL plans. "AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue dial-up internet," the company said. "This service will no longer be available in AOL pl…
Stamford, CT
News
Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites
A tiny tick bite could trigger a lifelong change to your menu. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergy linked to certain ticks — most notably the lone star tick in the United States. The culprit is a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, found in most mammals but not in humans or primates. When a tick carrying alpha-gal bites a person, the immune system may respond by producing antibodies that set off allergic reactions to red meat and other products derived from mammals. These reactions can hit hours after eating beef, pork, lamb, venison, or foods and m…
Lancaster, PA
News
Lancaster Mom, Widow Detained By ICE After
Uscis
Appointment, Community Raises $75K+ In 48 Hrs.
A longtime Lancaster resident who has lived in the United States for more than 25 years is being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and could be deported within weeks, according to her family. Ester Soliman, described by supporters as a “beloved mother and community member,” was taken into custody after attending a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) meeting “in good faith,” her daughter said in a Facebook post. Soliman came to the U.S. legally with her husband more than two decades ago, raising three children in Lancaster who all graduated from McCaskey High Sc…
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?'
Noise about the end of “The Howard Stern Show” at SiriusXM is getting louder, though neither side has provided an official confirmation either way. Still, the speculation is drawing attention from as high up as the president of the United States. Recent reports suggest the show's 19-year run may soon come to a close, with Howard Stern’s $500 million contract set to expire by the end of the year. The rumor began earlier this week, when a report claimed Stern's listenership had plummeted to a small fraction of its previous high. The report claims SiriusXM, which broadcasts his show, is …
Amityville, NY
News
Frequent French Fries Consumption Linked To Health Risk: What To Know
Eating French fries several times a week could do more than add extra calories. New research suggests it may also raise the odds of developing type 2 diabetes. A long-term analysis of more than 200,000 US health professionals has found that people who regularly ate French fries faced a markedly higher risk of type 2 diabetes compared with those who rarely touched them. The findings were published this week in The BMJ. Researchers tracked participants in three major cohort studies — the Nurses’ Health Study, Nurses’ Health Study II, and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study — over multipl…
Hartford, CT
News
Instagram Can Share Your Location With New Map: How To Turn It On Or Off
The latest Instagram update lets friends see your real-time location, but only if you choose to share it. Instagram officially rolled out the new location-sharing feature across the US on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The popular photo and video app now allows users to privately share their last active location with certain friends. The update resembles the Snap Map on Snapchat or the iPhone's "Find My" app. Both are popular ways friends use to track each other in real time. Instagram's location feature is off by default and only works if you choose to turn it on. You can pick whi…
Southampton, NY
Weather
AccuWeather Fall Forecast: These Locations Most At Risk For Severe Storms
As September draws near, residents across the Northeast are being urged to brace for an active and unpredictable start to fall. New, Updated Story - Fall Weather Won't Be Ordinary: NOAA Releases 3-Month Forecast AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting lingering summer warmth and a heightened threat of severe weather. While meteorological fall arrives on Monday, Sept. 1, true autumn-like conditions may take a back seat in the Northeast. AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok states that “hot and sticky summer weather" will linger longer into the back-to-school sea…
Arlington, VA
Business
Repeat Jobless Claims Hit Four-Year High Amid Weak July Jobs Report
The number of Americans continuing to file for unemployment benefits has surged to its highest level in nearly four years, according to new federal data. Continued unemployment claims topped 1.97 million during the week ending on Saturday, July 26, the Department of Labor said on Thursday, Aug. 7. That's the most since early November 2021, when the insured unemployment level reached 2.04 million. Repeat claims rose by 38,000 from the previous week. The DOL data signals that more jobseekers are struggling to find work and remain on unemployment. In the Northeast, se…
Fairfield, CT
News
From Cape To Cuffs: Superman Actor Dean Cain Says He's Joining ICE
Former Superman actor Dean Cain says he’s not done being a superhero. He’s suiting up for a new mission with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help former President Donald Trump “save America.” Cain, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s television series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” announced his new role in a video posted Tuesday, Aug. 5. He urged others to join him in the one-minute clip, which resembled a recruitment ad for ICE. “For those who don’t know, I am a sworn law enforcement officer, as well as being a filmmaker, and I felt it was important to …
Ansonia, CT
News
Unusual Symptoms Reported As Cases Of Highly Contagious Disease Surge In Parts Of US
A highly contagious illness is making an unwelcome comeback across parts of the United States, with health officials warning of a notable uptick in cases. A viral infection most common in children under 5, hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is spreading rapidly in daycares and schools, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the illness is usually mild — causing fever, mouth sores, and a distinctive rash on the hands and feet — doctors are seeing more adults affected, sometimes with unusual symptoms like widespread rashes and even nail loss. Th…
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