Election handicapper shifts three Senate races toward Democrats – but GOP still favored to hold majority

A trio of midterm Senate races were shifted in favor of Democrats Thursday by a top election handicapper, but Republicans are still favored to maintain control of the upper chamber.   The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics updated races in Alaska, from leans Republican to toss-up, North Carolina, from toss-up to leans Democrat and Ohio, from leans Republican to toss-up. All three Senate seats are currently held by Republicans.  The moves give Democrats a clearer, but still difficult, path at taking the majority in the Senate after November.  Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), who is seeking a third term, will face…

Think positive: Where to find holistic fertility treatments in NYC

As more hopeful parents turn to alternative wellness treatments while trying to conceive, a growing menu of fertility-focused support can now be found beyond the doctor’s office, from breath work and meditation classes designed to support reproductive health to Reiki energy healing sessions designed for stress reduction. Of course, always…

Taking a shot: Can a GLP-1 regimen boost fertility?

There’s been a revolving door of viral social media posts recently promoting the idea that you’ll boost your chances of conceiving if you take GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Unfortunately, the promise of the “Ozempic baby boom” is more myth than reality. While there is some connection between GLP-1s (semaglutide, like Ozempic…

LeBron James and Steph Curry in Golden State continues to gain steam

After spending their entire careers as NBA rivals, LeBron James and Steph Curry might actually join forces. According to NBC Sports Warriors insider Monte Poole, James joining Golden State should not be dismissed. “I know it seems crazy,” Poole and NBC Sports Bay Area were told by a well-connected source.…

Man of the hour: Would you have a male midwife?

Midwifery is a field long dominated by women — hence the name — with females comprising more than 99% of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) in the US. Yet, this April, Peter Johnson, Ph.D., CNM, of Boones Mill, Va., took the reins as the first male president of the American College of…

Rubio and Dana White sign agreement for more UFC-style diplomacy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC chief Dana White came together at the State Department on Thursday to discuss diplomacy, not fighting, as they signed a partnership to enhance sports diplomacy. “Everybody loves the fights,” White said, noting that when their cage matches go overseas, they see presidents or…

Harley dealers blast Indian Motorcycle over attack ad targeting CEO Artie Starrs being ‘from a pizza company’

Harley-Davidson dealers are accusing rival Indian Motorcycle of engaging in “attack-based marketing” after the company posted an advertisement mocking CEO Artie Starrs — a move that has fueled speculation about whether a broader anti-Harley social media campaign is benefiting the competitor. The controversy erupted after Indian Motorcycle posted a commercial…

Memo Ochoa’s wife Karla Mora stuns in Mexico World Cup opener outfit

While legendary Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa wasn’t in his team’s starting 11 for their World Cup opening game against South Africa, his wife, Karla Mora, is still drawing attention. Mora does a great job of staying active on social media while her husband’s on the pitch. And she proved this…

Trump admin has found 146K migrant kids who went missing under Biden: DHS chief

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Thursday that the Trump administration has found at least 146,000 migrant children that were unaccounted for during the Biden administration. A total of 450,000 went missing under former President Joe Biden — and “nearly 300,000” are still unaccounted for, Mullin said at a…

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’

The old saying that laughter is the best medicine may be true, according to new research that suggests it is also a vital catalyst for children’s development. Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in…

UCLA women’s basketball signs Slovenian guard Lina Jerkovic

As part of her efforts to get back to a familiar place, Cori Close has gone overseas. The UCLA women’s basketball coach on Sunday imported an international prospect in Lina Jerkovic, a 5-foot-9 Slovenian guard who could accelerate the Bruins’ attempt to repeat as national champions. Jerkovic has shown significant…

Regrets? USC baseball might have a few after ninth-inning collapse

What might go down as the most devastating inning in USC baseball history started with a routine out. Trojans closer Adam Troy induced a ground ball to second base to start the bottom of the ninth inning with his team leading by a run Sunday, putting the Trojans two outs…

Nine injured in shooting just miles from England’s World Cup training base

Nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near ​England’s World Cup base camp ‌in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, days before the tournament is due ​to kick off. Kansas City ​police said there were no suspects ⁠in custody and that at ​least three of the shooting ​victims were transported…

Popular space heater sold  at Costco for years recalled after causing house fires

Hundreds of thousands of space heaters sold at Costco and other major retailers for years are being recalled after reports that the units overheated and caught fire, prompting federal safety officials to warn consumers to stop using them immediately. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Wednesday that more than 255,000 Vornado tower heaters…

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