Owning a home comes with a startling number of responsibilities. Though many of them are related to renovation (more than four out of five homeowners are upgrading their bathrooms) or appliance repair, Canadian residents have become concerned over basement flooding. While there are a multitude of causes that attribute to wet basements, a new bill has been […]
For the first time in almost a decade, the number of U.S. children without health insurance is on the rise. The year 2017 saw an increase in uninsured children from 4.7% to 5%, and while the exact numerical increase may be relatively small, experts are concerned about the possible implications. Coverage By The Numbers While
Using the internet is a part of everyday life for most people. And while there are about four billion searches on Google every day, Amazon also attracts billions of visits every day. And the online shopping site has recently announced its plans to build new headquarters in New York City and Virginia. Queens, New York and Arlington,
If you’re a parent, you likely already prioritize your family’s health. Though no one is perfect, you do your best to make sure everyone eats nutritious meals, gets plenty of sleep, and doesn’t spend too much time in front of a screen. However, it’s easy to focus on nutrition and exercise, and forget other essential aspects
While most parents don’t bat an eye when a youngster loses a baby tooth, losing permanent teeth is a different story. Before you panic about your child knocking out an adult tooth, use this guide to know what to expect and how to help your kiddo have a speedy recovery: Common Causes of Chipped, Broken,
The holiday season is here, and with it the chilly winter months. As everyone heads inside to celebrate the holidays and keep warm, the chances of a home fire start to increase. House fires are more common in the winter than in any other season because of the increased amount of indoor activities, electricity and
Updated 10/1/2020 Six people were trapped in an elevator in Chicago’s former John Hancock Center for three hours after plunging 84 floors. The rescue itself took a total of two hours. In the early hours of the morning of Friday, Nov. 16, just after midnight, a hoist rope broke in an express elevator. Guests from
Though few couples go into a marriage anticipating that their union will not last, unfortunately, a large percentage of American marriages come to an end. In fact, approximately 40% to 50% of U.S. marriages end in divorce. Divorce may be common, but it is never easy. Many couples enter divorce with even more trepidation than they
The pharmacy store chain Walgreens has opened its first store in Chicago without a pharmacy. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Walgreens recently opened a store in the West Loop that has no pharmacy, becoming one of the few Walgreens in the nation to serve only as a store. Customers in need of a pharmacy have
In a series of rallies earlier this month, President Trump restated his anti-immigration stance, specifically focusing on illegal immigration and the migrant caravan moving towards the United States from Central America. Caravans Become The Target Of Anti-Migrant Sentiment President Trump, in recent rallies in Indiana during early November, railed against the movement of migrant caravans