Is your medicine cabinet ready for winter?
Alternative health expert Bryce Wylde advises that you may want to change how you prepare for cold and cough season
We spend more time indoors during fall and winter, which means everyone in the family is at greater risk for bringing home plenty of germs. The common cold is a leading cause of missed days from school. Parents should brace themselves for cuts, bites, scrapes and other maladies “We buy jackets and decorate our homes for the various holidays. But we often miss another important task this time of year, which is to prepare for sniffles and scrapes by cleaning out and organizing the family medicine cabinet,” suggests alternative health expert Bryce Wylde.
Get Red Carpet Ready This Season with S. Carter Designs
One-Of-A-Kind Jewelry Inspired By Exotic, Natural Elements
S. Carter Designs, a luxury jewelry brand inspired by one-of-a-kind found natural elements from the wild, is making bold statements this season with hand-crafted, elegant jewelry sure to keep you looking "Red Carpet Ready" in 2019.
Can some holiday foods make you happier than others?
Psychonutritionist Shawn Talbott, PhD reveals why just a few days of a bad holiday diet can throw your gut and your mood out of whack
If you’re struggling to stay in the holiday spirit this year, it may have nothing to do with worries about paying your credit card bills or the stress of distant relatives coming to town. “You may be feeling out of sorts because your gut is out of balance,” explains psychonutritionist Shawn Talbott, PhD, who is fascinated by the connection between our moods and diets. “Simply put: Indulging in those sweet and savory holiday treats may be causing your gut to send the wrong mood signals to your brain.”
Black films show up strong in Golden Globe noms
The nominations for the 76th Golden Golden Globe Awards showcase strong work by black directors this past year.
Critically wounded woman in West Bank attack was pregnant; baby 'stable' after labor induced
A 21-year-old pregnant woman was among seven people wounded in a drive-by shooting near the Israeli settlement of Ofra in the West Bank, according to the Israeli ambulance service, Magen David Adom, known as MDA.
'I can't breathe.' Jamal Khashoggi's last words disclosed in transcript, source says
"I can't breathe." These were the final words uttered by Jamal Khashoggi after he was set upon by a Saudi hit squad at the country's consulate in Istanbul, according to a source briefed on the investigation into the killing of the Washington Post columnist.
China summons US, Canadian ambassadors in 'strong protest ' over Huawei CFO's arrest
The Chinese Foreign Ministry is summoning the US and Canadian ambassadors in protest over the detention of a Huawei executive in Vancouver, describing it as "lawless" and "extremely vicious."
Veteran: Tiny houses for homeless vets make a lot of sense
Leo Morris served in the Air Force. Karen Carter patrolled with the Coast Guard. Henry Owens enlisted in the Navy.
Mr. Mueller shows his cards—and reveals a pack of jokers
On Friday the Justice Department dropped some huge shoes in the Russia investigation. First a pair of memos from special prosecutor Robert Mueller and the Southern District of New York involving the criminal sentencing of Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer and fixer. Then a filing on Paul Manafort's failed cooperation with the Mueller probe (it said he lied).
Trump surrounding himself with yes-men and yes-women
In the olden days of presidential appointments and nominations, the focus was justifiably on the nominees -- their background, what their policy positions said about the role they would play in an administration and whether or not they would get confirmed.
Trump commits to $750 billion defense budget
President Donald Trump has agreed to a request from Defense Secretary James Mattis to propose a defense budget of $750 billion for the coming year, marking a reversal from plans to shrink defense spending, an administration official confirmed to CNN.
ATF: There have been 5 attacks on Jehovah's Witnesses in Washington state this year
A fire last week at a Jehovah's Witnesses' house of worship in Washington state was arson -- the fifth attack targeting the religious group this year, federal officials said Sunday.
Kid Rock pays off layaways for 350 families at Nashville Walmart
Nashville Walmart shoppers received an early holiday gift thanks to Kid Rock.
Teen admitted to getting in a fight with his father and killing him in his sleep
Broken Arrow Police state in police reports that Hayden Umdenstock admitted to getting in a fight with his father and killing him in his sleep.
Biden says he wants to spend the rest of his life 'engaged' on the issues and with his family
Former Vice President Joe Biden reflected Sunday on how he wants to spend the rest of his life, saying he wishes to remain "engaged in all the issues that have animated my life" and "spend as much time" as he can with his family.
Theresa May warns parliament: Back me or risk no Brexit at all
Britain's embattled Prime Minister Theresa May has warned that a failure by lawmakers to back her Brexit deal risks the entire venture being canceled.
Ayers not taking job as White House chief of staf
Nick Ayers, the leading candidate to replace John Kelly as President Donald Trump's chief of staff, announced Sunday he will not be taking the job, reviving discussions about who will succeed the retired Marine general when he leaves at the end of the month.
Young, rich and loyal: The rising GOP star who passed on becoming Trump's chief of staff
As President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence prepared to gather for their weekly lunch in August 2017, the President told his staff to add two more plates.
Start your Monday smart: Winter storm, Cohen sentencing, Brexit vote, climate summit
If you're in the Southeastern US, we hope you're warm and cozy as this major winter storm threatens to spread a blanket of snow far and wide. Here's what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
Yolanda Ford Unseats 24-Year Incumbent in Historic Win to Become First African American, Woman Mayor of Missouri City
Yolanda Ford defeated incumbent mayor Allen Owen in a runoff election held December 8, 2018. Ford previously served as a member of the City Council for District A since 2013. Owen had held the position of mayor since 1994. Ford is the first African American and the first woman ever elected to serve as mayor of Missouri City and will take the oath of office on December 17, 2018.

