July 2019

Falling Trust in Government Makes It Harder to Solve Problems, Americans Say

Politics /

It will probably come as no surprise that most Americans distrust the federal government. A new study released Monday by the Pew Research Center has found that to be true, and that Americans largely perceive trust in Washington to be shrinking. But the deep skepticism is not reserved solely for politicians, according to the survey: […]

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Strictly Come Dancing: Oti Mabuse’s sister Motsi to be new judge

Entertainment /

Image caption Mabuse said she was “thrilled and overjoyed” to be joining Strictly Motsi Mabuse, elder sister of Strictly Come Dancing star Oti, has been named as Dame Darcey Bussell’s replacement on the BBC One show’s judging panel. Originally from South Africa, Motsi is a former South African champion and German Latin champion and a

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BA pilots vote in favour of strike action over key summer period

Business /

Image copyright Getty Images British Airways pilots have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay, threatening a walkout over the key summer holiday period. The British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa) said 93% of its members had voted in favour of industrial action. A strike would be likely to cause severe disruption,

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British Airways pilots vote to strike in pay dispute

Travel /

British Airways pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike amid a long-running dispute over pay. The British Airlines Pilots Association says Monday that the pilots don’t want to inconvenience the public and accused the airline of dragging negotiations into the summer. No potential dates have been set for strike action. The association says that action was

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What consumers should know about Equifax $700M settlement

Technology /

Equifax’s $700 million settlement with the U.S. government over a massive 2017 data breach includes up to $425 million for consumers. The breach was one of the largest ever to threaten private information, as the breach exposed Social Security and other data on nearly 150 million people. Affected consumers would get free credit-monitoring and identity-restoration

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What You Should Know Before Taking Cold Medicine To Help You Sleep

Lifestyle /

Sleepless nights can totally destroy your productivity for the day ― and even weeks ― ahead. Research shows that lack of a good night’s rest is associated with brain fog and irritability, and over time, sleeplessness is linked with an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes, a decreased sex drive and a weakened immune

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Keanu Reeves Pulls Another ‘Breathtaking’ Move On Fan’s Front Lawn

Entertainment /

Keanu Reeves is quickly transitioning from most excellent dude to damn-near-saint. Reeves, dubbed “the internet’s boyfriend” by some, won over a fan with an act of kindness while filming “Bill & Ted Face the Music” in Slidell, Louisiana, recently. Stacey Hunt and her sons left a note on their front lawn near the set that

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