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Month: October 2024

Ahead of hurricane strike, Floridians should have a plan, a supply kit and heed evacuation advice

Associated Press Emergency managers say having a plan and an emergency kit before Hurricane Milton strikes is paramount. And for many Floridians, heeding warnings to evacuate could be a life-saving decision. People should do three key things: make a plan, have an emergency kit and stay informed. Preparing for a hurricane includes getting supplies in

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A Canadian woman was recently diagnosed with scurvy. Here are the factors tied to the disease

By Christl Dabu Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — A recent Canadian case of scurvy shows the disease is not just an archaic diagnosis of 18th-century seafarers. After a 65-year-old woman from Toronto was diagnosed with scurvy last year, researchers say doctors should watch for possible cases. The study published

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Former ‘Great British Bake Off’ co-host Sandi Toksvig has less-than-sweet memories about her time on the show

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Life in the “Great British Bake Off” tent just isn’t for everyone. This is especially true for the amateur baking competition show’s former co-host Sandi Toksvig, who served as co-host alongside longtime “Bake Off” fixture Noel Fielding between 2017 and 2020. The comedian and writer told The Times in

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Fact check: Six days of Trump lies about the Hurricane Helene response

By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has delivered a barrage of lies and distortions about the federal response to Hurricane Helene. While various misinformation about the response has spread widely without Trump’s involvement, the Republican presidential nominee has been one of the country’s leading deceivers on the subject. Over a

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Local volunteers shine a light on how the state of California restores the voting rights of people with felony convictions

Local volunteers from the Courageous Resistance Voter Registration Team run a voter registration booth at the Mary Pickford Is D’Place Theater in Cathedral City four days a week. Becki Robinson, the coordinator for the group, is especially concerned with educating the public on how people with prior felony convictions can restore their voting rights. After

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