EATON RAPIDS, Mich. ( Aging Untold ) — For 10 years, George Doxtader has made a difference in his community by spreading joy with a thumbs-up. The 78-year-old sits on a bench at the corner of State and Main streets in Eaton Rapids and lifts his thumb to greet passersby. “He gets up very early, he...
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BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - An eighth-grader was shot and killed in Louisiana, according to authorities. Officers were called around 11:39 p.m. when they located 13-year-old Madison Harris. Harris was taken to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Investig...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Over the last few weeks, Oscar Garcia has made his voice heard at City Council Chambers, and it’s not about what many would think he would be speaking on. No, it’s not about water, data centers or flock cameras, but the potential dating crisis right here in ...
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( InvestigateTV ) — More than half of Americans, about 52%, think inflation is going to ruin their holiday season, according to a WalletHub survey . John Kiernan, managing editor at WalletHub, described the finding this way. “We found that more than half, around 52% of Americans ...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we address sexual health after 60, discussing essential screenings and how older adults can stay protected while dating. We explore how creative outlets like music, dance and art can support mood, dignity and connection for lov...
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( Aging Untold ) — Dementia can change how families talk, plan and get through a normal day, and many caregivers are working out what to do in real time. Teepa Snow, a nationally recognized dementia care educator, occupational therapist and founder of Positive Approach to Care , ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A truck is on fire close to a home near 3004 E. Gustavus, according to Laredo police. A tree is also catching fire, police said. Heavy smoke is in the area. This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information is released. For more headli...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - U.S. job growth accelerated in October, beating economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate edged lower. Employers added a seasonally adjusted 165,000 jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. That was nearly three times the 59,000 eco...
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( Aging Untold ) — When a loved one starts to need extra support, admitting how much has changed is one of the hardest hurdles families face. Denial can step in naturally to protect us from overwhelming grief, but avoiding reality for too long can risk caregiver burnout and compr...
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MILWAUKEE (Gray News) - A jawbone found in Milwaukee has been identified as belonging to a 19-year-old woman who was killed and dismembered after a first date. Sade Robinson’s mother, Sheena Scarbrough, said at a news conference Thursday that a pedestrian found her daughter’s jaw...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A red, white and blue Mass to honor veterans, their families and the people who sacrificed along with them will be held at the cathedral downtown, Dr. Julie Bazan, executive director of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area Health Education Center, said. Bazan anno...
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( Aging Untold ) — If prescription costs have you doing the math every month, there are options to explore to bring the price down and still get the medication you need. Start with the health care question Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said prescription affordability is a health...
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PORTLAND, Ore. ( Aging Untold ) — In the 1980s and 1990s, the mall was a place to gather beyond shopping, and one Oregon woman is bringing vibes from that era back to the Lloyd Center mall in Oregon. Krista Catwood started the Food Court 5000 walking group. Participants wearing s...
