Flu shot is critical, but only half of American adults plan to get it
Byjeng/iStock(BETHESDA, Md.) — With flu season around the corner, top health officials doubled down on the importance of getting a flu vaccine. “Flu is unpredictable but we can predict that it will arrive,” Dr. Bill Schaffner, medical
Prince Harry 'deeply connected' to Botswana after his 'mum' died
KeithBinns/iStock(LONDON) — Prince Harry made an emotional trip to Botswana Thursday, paying tribute to a country of which he says he feels “deeply connected.” “I came down here straight after my mum died,” Harry said, referring to
Marvel movie head Kevin Feige developing a 'Star Wars' movie
Feige, “Avengers: Endgame” star Brie Larson/Marvel Studios(LOS ANGELES) — Lucasfilm is charting a new course for the Star Wars universe, and it’s tapped blockbuster-minting Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige to lead the way. Feige will be developing a new Star Wars movie, according
For a 99 cent upgrade, Samuel L. Jackson will be your Alexa
ABC/Rick Rowell(LOS ANGELES) — Thanks to a new upgrade, your Amazon Alexa can sound just like Samuel L. Jackson. Amazon announced on Wednesday that it’s tapped the Star Wars prequel and Marvel movie star to be the first
Whistleblower complaint about Trump Ukraine phone call released
Official Whte House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian(WASHINGTON) — The House Intelligence Committee on Thursday released a declassified version of a whistleblower complaint regarding President Donald Trump’s interactions with the Ukrainian president and subsequent handling of records
These physical therapists have a magical way to get kids at hospitals up and moving
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The hospital isn’t always a magical place for children, especially those who have an extended stay. But one group is working to change that. Fairytale Physical Therapy is made of students, physical therapists
Texas chemist sues chemical plant over racial harassment
KTRK-TV(HOUSTON) — A Texas man sued his employer this week, claiming the company failed to take action when he complained about rampant racial harassment from white co-workers, who allegedly taunted him because he is black. Taye Falobi, a
World leaders made last-minute push to get Trump to meet with Iranian president
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock(NEW YORK) — Just hours before Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivered an ultimatum that he would not meet with President Donald Trump without relief from sanctions, there was a strong push to get the two world
Scoreboard roundup — 9/25/19
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEAtlanta 10, Kansas City 2 AMERICAN LEAGUEMinnesota 5, Detroit 1Toronto 3, Baltimore 2Tampa Bay 4 , NY Yankees 0Boston 10, Texas 3Chi White
Is cactus juice the new plastic? Scientist creates 'green' plastic alternative
Wako Megumi/iStock(NEW YORK) — Plastic is everywhere — the average American consumes 70,000 pieces of plastic per year, according to the American Chemical Society. The reality is that most plastic doesn’t wind up getting recycled. Much of