This common nighttime habit can be a sign of illness – Here’s when to worry

This common nighttime habit can be a sign of illness – Here’s when to worry

Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, MS, RDN Getty Images. EatingWell Design. Key points The need to pee frequently throughout the night can be a hidden sign of health conditions. These include diabetes, sleep apnea, overactive bladder or benign prostatic hyperplasia. If you routinely wake up to pee several times a night, talk to your doctor. … Read more

Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing a vague ceasefire line that is sometimes unmarked

Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing a vague ceasefire line that is sometimes unmarked

CAIRO (AP) — A sometimes invisible demarcation line can mean life or death for Palestinians in Gaza. Those sheltering near the “yellow line” of territory to which the Israeli army withdrew as part of an October ceasefire say they live in fear, as Israeli soldiers open fire almost daily on anyone who crosses it or … Read more

Women’s retailer in mall begins liquidation, closing all stores

Women’s retailer in mall begins liquidation, closing all stores

Usually, when a retailer is in financial trouble, seasoned observers see the signs. A month before JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, for example, regular shoppers noticed that inventory was thin. You might see the shirt, shoes, or pair of pants you wanted, but it would only be available in less common sizes. That’s because … Read more

US-exclusive talks with Venezuelan minister Cabello began months before the raid

US-exclusive talks with Venezuelan minister Cabello began months before the raid

By Erin Banco, Sarah Kinosian and Matt Spetalnick NEW YORK/MIAMI/WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Trump administration officials held talks with Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello months before the U.S. operation to arrest President Nicolas Maduro and have been in communication with him since then, according to several people familiar with the matter. Officials have warned … Read more

Britain must declare independence from America or it will die

Britain must declare independence from America or it will die

Of all the explanations for Donald Trump’s attempt to occupy Greenland, the most superficially attractive is that the president has dementia. In that case, why not pretend to give it to her? Fly him somewhere that looks green, put on a military parade and tell him that’s it. Senile fantasy fulfilled. Unfortunately, the rot goes … Read more

Counter-protesters drive out conservative influences during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Counter-protesters drive out conservative influences during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hundreds of counter-protesters drowned out a far-right activist’s attempt to hold a small rally in support of the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Saturday, as the governor’s office said National Guard troops were mobilized and ready to help law enforcement in the city, although they had not yet been … Read more

Weekly rates drop 19 basis points

Weekly rates drop 19 basis points

Current mortgage rates are below 6%. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell 19 basis points in the past month and is now 5.90%. The 15-year fixed rate fell 16 basis points during that time, now standing at 5.36%. To take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, shop around with multiple mortgage … Read more

Trump’s approach is wrong, but he should go after Greenland

Trump’s approach is wrong, but he should go after Greenland

Only the bravado of the “art of the deal” could turn a wise purchase into a playground. Lately, the rhetoric coming out of the White House feels less like Thomas Jefferson and more like a high school bully stealing his lunch money. However, America should open its wallet and take Greenland. White House aide Stephen … Read more

Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump’s aggression in Greenland. Will it be enough?

Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump’s aggression in Greenland. Will it be enough?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are scrambling to rein in President Donald Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to nearly everything the Trump administration has done since taking office. They gave speeches about the importance of NATO last week. They introduced bills to prevent the US from … Read more