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Aging Untold: What clean eating really means
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down what “clean” eating means and share smart, budget-friendly ways to cut back on ultra-processed foods. Plus, we look at the crucial questions families should ask when deciding on a major medical procedure later in l...
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Netanyahu compares Oct. 7 attacks to ‘sixteen 9/11s’
(Gray News) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines for his comparison of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks against his people to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In his speech Thursday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Netanyahu said the Oct. 7 at...
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Inside the scam: How criminals impersonate the FBI’s complaint center
( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating IC3, the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, to target victims. Tim Lynch, supervisory special agent and unit chief of the FBI’s Cyber-Enabled Fraud and Money Laundering Unit, said adapting to...
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Laredo police investigate vehicles damaged by gunfire, set on fire
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Police Department is investigating an incident involving multiple vehicles that were reportedly damaged by gunfire and set on fire in the area of Bayard Street. The incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, in the 2900 block of Bayard. O...
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Vermont veteran still keeps the beat on drums in his 70s
SAINT ALBANS, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — At Taylor Park in Saint Albans, the Nobby Reed Project is getting ready for an evening of the blues. Nobby Reed is the lead singer, and Kent Blackmer keeps the beat. Blackmer picked up the drums for the first time at age 7 and has played for m...
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Intimacy after a heart attack or stroke: What to know before you resume sex
( Aging Untold ) — After a heart attack or stroke, the body may be healing while the mind is still stuck on high alert. That fear of triggering another health crisis can reshape daily routines, relationships and your sex life. We are breaking down how couples can navigate intimac...
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14-year-old awarded $65M after mother dies in crash on way home from water park, reports say
(Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy in Colorado was awarded $65 million after his mom was killed while driving them home from the water park. Dulin McQuinn Young LLP said Tuesday that the verdict followed a five-day trial against truck driver Darnell Yingling and his employer, Import...
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Deciding whether to get the vaccine — What to consider for older adults
( Aging Untold ) — Vaccine decisions for older adults aren’t one-size-fits-all, especially for those managing chronic conditions or weaker immune systems. Questions about flu, shingles and RSV shots come up more often with age. We are breaking down the factors to consider. Unders...
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Construction worker killed in hit-and-run crash, authorities say
MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A construction worker was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police Department, the crash happened on Pflaum Road at about 1:10 p.m. Thursday, in front of Sennett Middle School. Madison police said the ...
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Meet the man behind ‘Taking Care of Granny’: A caregiver’s story of dementia, dignity and finding help
( Aging Untold ) — Caring for an aging loved one can reshape a family, and it’s a responsibility more men are shouldering than ever before. Today, an estimated 21 million men are in caregiving roles, according to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving. They are navigating ...
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Lifelong caregiving: How aging parents can plan for adult children with special needs
( Aging Untold ) — For many older adults across the country, caregiving does not end when a child reaches adulthood. Some parents find themselves continuing in primary caregiving roles well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, caring for adult children with developmental disabilities,...
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Latin jazz concert set for Casa Ortiz garden
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Latin jazz concert is scheduled for Saturday evening, Sept. 26, in the garden of Casa Ortiz, according to Jorge Santana of the Laredo Cultural District. Casa Ortiz is a 200-year-old home. Santana said the Laredo Cultural District worked with LULAC No. 7 to...