Trump Labor Secretary Acosta resigns amid controversy over Epstein plea deal
Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Labor Secretary Alex Acosta has resigned amid controversy over his role in a 2008 plea deal with accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. President Donald Trump said Friday that it was Acosta’s decision and
Teen shark attack victim opens up about 'healing' after losing a leg
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The North Carolina teen who was bit by a shark earlier this summer is now out of the hospital after losing her leg and two fingers, but maintaining a positive attitude, saying “I’m
Study: Cutting only 300 calories a day can cut your risk of diabetes, heart disease
AndreyPopov/iStock(NEW YORK) — It’s no secret — watching what you eat can help keep your heart healthy. But new research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has reached a surprising conclusion: even those of us with
Richard Roundtree draws on youth as a preacher kid for 'Family Reunion' role
Richard Roundtree and Jordyn Raya James; John P. Fleenor/Netflix(NEW YORK) — Richard Roundtree stars as Jeb, a local Georgia pastor and the patriarch of the McKellan family in the new Netflix comedy, Family Reunion. The series, which stars Loretta
Hilary Duff mom-shamed for baby having pierced ears: Here's what parents should know
ArtShotPhoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — A seemingly innocent moment Hilary Duff thought she was sharing with fans has ignited unexpected controversy on Instagram. The actress-singer recently posted a photo of herself holding her 8-month-old daughter, Banks, who appeared to
Suboxone maker to pay $1.4 billion in largest opioid settlement in US history
alfexe/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Suboxone maker Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB Group) will pay the U.S. government a record $1.4 billion to end criminal and civil probes into the marketing of its addiction treatment medication, making it the largest settlement
Hospital CEO resigns, 23 workers fired over excessive doses, deaths
Mount Carmel(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The CEO of an embattled Ohio hospital resigned on Thursday and nearly two dozen workers were fired amid allegations that the hospital prescribed excessive painkiller doses that led to 25 patient deaths. Mount
Apple disables Walkie-Talkie app on potential eavesdropping glitch
hocus-focus/iStock(NEW YORK) — Apple has disabled the Apple Watch’s Walkie-Talkie app because of a glitch that could allow a user to eavesdrop on someone else’s iPhone without their knowledge or consent, the company said on Thursday. “We
Opening dates for “Star Wars”: Rise of the Resistance ride at Galaxy's Edge announced
Joshua Sudock/Disney Parks(NEW YORK) — Fans eagerly awaiting the opening of the long-delayed Rise of the Resistance attraction at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will have to wait a few parsecs longer.
Mom who investigates drownings posts viral plea to parents on water safety
Courtesy Natalie Livingston(NEW YORK) — A mother who investigates drownings is raising awareness with her viral tips on water safety. Natalie Livingston, vice president of Oostman Aquatic Safety Consulting (OoASC) in California, posted her expert knowledge on