Geoff Duncan broke up with Trump. The former Republican wants Democrats to make him governor of Georgia

Geoff Duncan broke up with Trump. The former Republican wants Democrats to make him governor of Georgia

MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — Under the fluorescent lights of an American Legion hall near Atlanta, in front of more than a dozen Democratic activists, Geoff Duncan apologized for all the things he did as a Republican. He regrets opposing gun control. He’s sorry he fought Georgia’s Medicaid expansion. And worst of all, he supports some … Read more

Winter Olympics: Why doctors say Lindsey Vonn has ‘high chance to perform well’ despite torn ACL

Winter Olympics: Why doctors say Lindsey Vonn has ‘high chance to perform well’ despite torn ACL

MILAN – When sports fans hear that an athlete has torn his ACL, the immediate assumption is a year out of competition. Maybe nine months if all goes well. Lindsey Vonn is trying to win an Olympic medal in a few days. advertisement “No doctor could advocate for a normal person to go skiing, much … Read more

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign erupts as he denies referring to former rival as ‘mediocre black man’

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign erupts as he denies referring to former rival as ‘mediocre black man’

With just a month to go until Election Day, the Democratic primary for the US Senate in Texas has become so tense that a TikToker’s accusations have rocked the race and caused a major backlash. The incident began Sunday night when Morgan Thompson posted a video recounting what she says is a comment Texas state … Read more

I tried eating cottage cheese every day for a week and that’s what it did to my body

I tried eating cottage cheese every day for a week and that’s what it did to my body

Cottage cheese continues to dominate social media. From whipped into ice cream to savory toppings on toast, it feels like this dairy product is suddenly everywhere. As a dietitian, I’m excited to see a nutrient-dense bite (a protein-rich food) get its time in the spotlight. So when my editor challenged me to eat cottage cheese … Read more

Verizon CEO shifts gears after 2.25 million customers leave

Verizon CEO shifts gears after 2.25 million customers leave

Verizon, one of the big three US phone carriers, has had a challenging 2025 as it continues to suffer from a worrying consumer trend that is affecting its business. Amid recent struggles, the company’s new CEO is doubling down on major changes to keep customers happy, reducing the risk of them switching to competitors. In … Read more

Even small EU nations are engaged in arms production, sending drones to the Ukrainian front and beyond

Even small EU nations are engaged in arms production, sending drones to the Ukrainian front and beyond

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — There’s a chance the dreaded propeller noise heard on Ukrainian battlefields is coming from drones built in a country of just over a million people on Europe’s southeastern edge: Cyprus. Maker Swarmly says there are more than 200 of its H-10 Poseidon drones helping Ukrainian artillery batteries pinpoint enemy ground targets … Read more

The Columbia restaurant was banned from selling alcohol because the property is controlled

The Columbia restaurant was banned from selling alcohol because the property is controlled

A downtown Columbia restaurant promised upscale dining, but for more than a year its patrons couldn’t order a cocktail or a glass of wine with their steaks and salmon because the South Carolina Department of Revenue refused to grant the business a license to sell alcohol. The Department of Revenue says it cannot approve a … Read more

2 Unstoppable Magnificent Seven Growth Stocks to Buy Even If There’s a Stock Market Sell-off in 2026

2 Unstoppable Magnificent Seven Growth Stocks to Buy Even If There’s a Stock Market Sell-off in 2026

If you think the stock market could fall in 2026, it might seem counterintuitive to load up on growth stocks. Investors tend to gravitate toward income and value stocks during times of uncertainty because these companies are priced higher for their existing earnings than their potential earnings. But if you’re a long-term investor looking to … Read more

At the age of 40, a general gynecologist requested a preventive double mastectomy. A week later, she found out she had stage 1 breast cancer.

At the age of 40, a general gynecologist requested a preventive double mastectomy. A week later, she found out she had stage 1 breast cancer.

Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, obstetrician, promoted the Lifetime Risk Assessment Score to her patients. The two-minute online test helped Aliabadi realize her risk of breast cancer was high. After fighting for a preventive double mastectomy, she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. At first glance, it seemed that Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi had stopped the slim … Read more