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Fracking is destroying U.S. water supply, warns shocking new study
Toxic wastewater from fracking jumps 14-fold from 2011 to 2016 — and it may get 50 times bigger by 2030.<p>An alarming new study reveals fracking is …
WaterAmerican Airlines Passenger Taken Down By Police at Orlando Airport. He Wanted to Make a Point About Police Brutality
I continue to worry that airlines really haven’t learned very much — other than to pay more involuntary denied boarding compensation — from last …
American AirlinesAmerica’s Largest Veterans Group Rains on Trump’s Parade
Trump appears to put blame for higher estimate on D.C. officials who ‘know a windfall when they see one’<p>Opponents to President Donald Trump’s plans …
Donald TrumpThis tip to deal with swollen feet on a plane is oddly satisfying
Because of her job as a master trainer (both for SoulCycle and her own workout Le Sweat), Charlee Atkins is basically a professional sweater who only …
Frequent-flyer ProgramsHow to Clean a Keurig: The One Trick That Makes It Easy
If your beloved coffee maker hasn’t been performing its best, it’s definitely time to learn how to clean a Keurig. But where to begin with so many …
Coffeemakers12 Foods That Will Help You Survive Cold and Flu Season
TG, wine is on the list.<p>Second to the chills, the worst thing about coming down with a cold or flu is losing your appetite. What is life without being able to eat?!<p>But here’s why you should suck it up and chow down anyway: Since a cold and the flu are both caused by viruses, foods with antiviral …
WellnessAn Easy Guide to the Best Features
• <b>Author:</b> Michael Galleso<p>The Apple Watch Series 2 released on September 16 has now become a high end device. This is mainly because it now comes with a bigger battery, has GPS and is now water-resistant. It now has a brighter screen that makes reading much easier and has sharpness that some devices …
Report: Oatmeal, breakfast foods contain unsafe amounts of weed killer
A number of popular breakfast foods, including cereals, granola bars and instant oats, were tested and found to contain potentially dangerous amounts of cancer-linked glyphosate, the main ingredient in weed killer.<p>The Environmental Working Group (EWG), an environmental advocacy organization that …
Glyphosate13 effective cleaning products that'll keep your car looking pristine — as recommended by a car enthusiast
<i>The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.</i><p>Dirt, pollen, tree sap, bird droppings, and normal road build up are just some of the many things that can prevent your ride from looking …
CleaningHow to use Apple Pencil
Whether you're a business user who wants to scan and sign work documents or a developer who wants to paint AR sculptures in a 3D environment, there …
Apple PencilWhy the Explosive Report on Catholic Church Abuse Is Unlikely to Yield Criminal Charges
The searing grand jury report issued Tuesday in Pennsylvania that accuses bishops and other Roman Catholic Church leaders in that state of covering up child sexual abuse by more than 300 priests has prompted growing calls for justice, while leaving Americans wondering about the broader impact of …
Child AbuseHow People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Lower Their Risk of Health Problems
A growing number of studies suggest that getting a handle on a few key risk factors can bring type 2 diabetes under control. Lowering blood sugar, …
DiabetesWhat You're Entitled To If Your Flight Gets Canceled
A canceled flight almost always means taking a later one, which can lead to missing your connection, shortening your vacation, and sometimes even …
FlyingItaly’s populists were told the Genoa bridge would collapse. They called it a "fairy tale."
As rescue workers searched for survivors amid the rubble of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge Wednesday, it emerged that Italy’s populist 5 Star Movement had repeatedly dismissed warnings about the safety of the flawed structure, and opposed major infrastructure works to improve it.<p>At least 38 people died in …
GenoaThere's Only 1 Reason a Guy Ever Lets a Woman Go (Yes, Really)
<i>Have you ever wondered what went wrong with your relationship? Check out what Carrie Budd at YourTango has to say about it.</i><p><b>This may sound harsh, but it's best to just accept the truth.</b><p>I'm going to tell you something that might be hard to hear and even harder to accept. This is not your conventional …
RelationshipsScientist Finds a Hidden Diagnosis in Heart Rate Data From Fitness Watches
An algorithm can diagnose the heart condition that plagued Larry Bird.<p>A human heart beats about 86,000 times per day, accelerating if you drink …
FibrillationTop 9 Artery-Cleansing Foods
Arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to different tissues in the body. When plaque builds up and blood flow …
WellnessThese Are All the Cheap Flights to Europe You Can Book Right Now for a Fall Getaway
Now is a great time to book a cheap flight to Europe for travel this fall.<p><i>Scott’s Cheap Flights</i> spotted deals from many cities across to the U.S. to …
FlyingDeal Alert: Nonstop Flights to Greece & Italy From $389 Round-Trip
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FlyingThe Last Man to Murder
• <b>Author:</b> Dan Ames<p>A USA TODAY BESTSELLER<p>The JACK REACHER Cases: Book Four.<p>A man, barely alive and beaten within an inch of his life, collapses at Michael Tallon's door. He dies before Tallon has a chance to learn anything from him. The only clue? A crumpled piece of paper, covered in the dead man's …
This app scans food labels in seconds flat to ensure they’re compliant with your diet
When you’re following a specific diet plan, grocery shopping can be seriously tough and time-consuming since you have to scan endless ingredients …
DietsThis chicken pesto squash bowl is a *major* flavor upgrade from spaghetti and meatballs
Presented by PERDUE® Chicken<p>Your summertime sustenance consists of low-maintenance meals that <i>ideally</i> can be carried out to your rooftop/porch/fire …
RecipesBuild an Ultralight Backpacking Kit for $600
Going ultralight just makes sense. The lighter your gear, the longer, faster, and more comfortably you can hike. The problem is that ultralight gear is usually bitterly expensive. If high costs have been keeping you from shaving ounces from your kit, you're in luck. Through the end of the month, …
Backpacking8 Ketogenic Foods That Can Help You Lose Weight Quickly
If you're looking for the most hard core low-carb diet of all the low-carb diets, the ketogenic diet is it.<p>The trendy ketogenic diet, which …
Nutrition11 Healthy and Protein-Packed Poultry Recipes That Are Anything But Boring
While red meat, fish, and vegan substitutes all have a special time and place on the dinner table, poultry tends to be the most popular favorite …
CookingTop 10 Toxic and Dangerous Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat
As you’re eating food, is it hard for you to resist sharing with your dog? We have compiled a list of food we humans like to eat, but shouldn’t be …
NutritionThe Death and Life of the Great Lakes
• <b>Author:</b> Dan Egan<p>New York Times Bestseller<br>Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize<br>Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Award<p>"Nimbly splices together history, science, reporting and personal experiences into a taut and cautiously hopeful narrative.… Egan’s book is bursting with life (and yes, death)." …
Measles Outbreak That Cost New York City Nearly $400,000 Traced Back to Vaccine-Refusing Community
<i>By Beth Mole for Ars Technica</i><p>A 2013 measles outbreak rooted in a vaccine-refusing community in Brooklyn, New York, cost the city’s health department …
Public HealthThe Mate X folding ebike carries a 55-mile range with an affordable price tag
Previous Next<p>1 of 6<p>In 2016, a company called Mate bikes struck a chord with urban commuters and ended up shipping more than 7,000 folding ebikes to …
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