This week's picks

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News

First Widespread Freeze of the Season Hits Millions: How Older Adults Can Stay Safe

Winter is making an early appearance across much of the South and East this weekend. “This weekend the nation will see its first widespread freeze event of the season,” NBC News senior meteorologis...
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News

Pope Leo XIV Returns to Chiclayo, the Peruvian City He Calls Home: ‘What a Joy’

For Pope Leo XIV, the trip to Chiclayo was less a papal visit than a homecoming. The first American pope returned on Friday to the city in northern Peru where he served as bishop, and he made no ef...
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News

FAA Halts Departures at Every U.S. Airport After Air Traffic Control Communication Problem

Travelers across the United States were stuck at the gate on Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration stopped all departing flights nationwide. The FAA issued the rare nationwide ground sto...
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Entertainment

Nostradamus’ ‘Predictions’ for 2027: What His Verses Actually Say, and What They Don’t

Every year, as December approaches, Nostradamus is back in the headlines. This time, stories about his supposed “predictions for 2027” are spreading fast, warning of conflict, a French election sho...
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News

The U.S. States With the Highest ‘Dark’ Personality Scores, and What a New Study Adds

Have you ever wondered whether the place you live could shape your personality? Researchers have been asking the same question, and a growing body of studies suggests the answer is “a little.” Some...
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Lifestyle

How Often Should Adults Over 65 Shower? What Dermatologists and Aging Experts Recommend

Have you ever wondered whether a daily shower is still a good idea after 65? For many older adults, the answer may be no. As skin changes with age, washing too often, especially with hot water, can...