A bedtime staple could help curb painkiller dependence after surgery: study

If you need to go under the knife, a key tool to prepare could already be in your bedside table. One in nine people will have surgery in a given year. The night before, they’re often fasting, going over who’s giving them a ride, and packing a bag — but they may be missing a major advantage. New research shows a simple trick can help with everything from pre-surgery anxiety, to pain, and better recovery over all. Decreasing that pain can significantly lower the amount of painkillers required, slashing risk of dependence. How? Use an aid, like over-the-counter melatonin or…

Biden ‘autopen’ attorney and anti-Trump lawyer helping ‘Squad’ Rep. Ilhan Omar battle immigration probe

The legal eagles defending embattled “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar from prison or deportation include former President Biden’s “autopen” personal attorney and the white-shoe lawyer who quarterbacked both of President Trump’s impeachments. The Somalia-born Omar’s defense duo boasts impressive lefty legal pedigrees, but neither specializes in immigration law — raising questions…

Lakers and Clippers bring the drip before Battle of LA showdown

The Lakers and Clippers brought the heat before the opening tip — and not just on the court. As the two Los Angeles rivals arrived for their latest Battle of LA showdown, the stars turned the pregame scene into a fashion show, serving up bold fits, designer looks and plenty…

Why were the Nazca Lines built?

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Nazca Lines are the most famous geoglyphs in the world. Dating back around 2,000 years and reaching a combined length of more than 800 miles (1,300 kilometers), they depict a variety of motifs, including…

Rui Hachimura has a hilarious Lakers locker-room mix-up in Clippers debut

Rui Hachimura is all too familiar with Crypto.com Arena. The forward spent three-plus seasons with the Lakers before signing with the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal this summer. Hachimura kept things lighthearted in his return for the crosstown showdown as he jokingly attempted to enter the Lakers locker…

Brewers hold on for nail-biting World Series Game 1 win over Rays

MILWAUKEE — Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to wiggle out of a ninth-inning jam as the Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. DeLuca’s strikeout came after Tampa…

Warriors will ‘lose sleep’ over late collapse in loss to Grizzlies

SAN FRANCISCO — Brandin Podziemski converted a contested layup, the Grizzlies called timeout and the Warriors’ fifth-year guard amped up the crowd as he retreated to his bench. Podziemski put Golden State up 11 with 5:19 to play, and De’Anthony Melton drained a 3 96 seconds later to extend the…

Giants blitz Cowboys for perfect start to John Harbaugh era

All the numbers that tell a sad tale about the Giants now can be filed under the headline “BJH.”  Before John Harbaugh.  You might have heard that the Giants had lost eight straight Week 1 primetime games against the Cowboys since 1986. Or that they hadn’t held an above .500…

Steve Ballmer breaks silence of Clippers’ salary-cap circumvention penalties

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, in the wake of the NBA punishing his franchise for circumventing the league’s salary cap by “initiating off-court income opportunities” for star forward Kawhi Leonard, said he has “sincere regrets” and apologized to fans as part of a lengthy statement he issued Sunday night. “This has…

Chick-fil-A is one of America’s toughest franchises to get — and the startup cost may surprise you

Chick-fil-A is one of America’s toughest franchises to get, attracting thousands of hopeful applicants each year for a limited number of owner-operator opportunities. The fast-food chain’s unique business model was recently highlighted by Julian Good, who owns a Chick-fil-A restaurant in St. Charles, Illinois, during an appearance on the “Founder Talk” podcast.…

The bullpen balancing act Yankees face with AL East chase still on

As the playoffs approach, get used to seeing what the Yankees did in Sunday’s 2-0 win: an inning each from Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn and David Bednar. Actually, if you’ve been paying attention, you’ve seen that trio plenty already this season, and it’s served the Yankees well. But the Yankees…

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