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Free Alzheimer’s Education Program to be Held in Jamestown: Understanding Dementia and Early Detection
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Free Alzheimer’s Education Program to be Held in Jamestown: Understanding Dementia and Early Detection

(WNY News Now) – The Alzheimer’s Association offers a crucial free program in Jamestown to help residents understand Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and early-stage treatments available for those affected.BUFFALO, N.Y — The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free education program on recognizing and understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, at the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, 107 Institute St. in Jamestown.“The program will help participants learn about the differences between Alzheimer’s and normal aging, and what to do if you suspect dementia in yourself or a loved one,” says Andrea Koch, director of education and training for the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.“With drug treatments now...
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Trump picks RFK Jr. , anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Trump picks RFK Jr. , anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social . "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," he wrote. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health." Donald Trump Jr. also shared the news on X . During his presidential campaign, Kennedy developed a national profile for his criticism of the Covid vaccine and c...
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The 25 best Amazon tech gadgets you need for travel
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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The 25 best Amazon tech gadgets you need for travel

Your phone battery is drained. Your laptop charger is lost. Your luggage was sent to the wrong airport and now your next flight is delayed. Traveling mishaps like these happen sometimes, but you can stay calm and prepared with the help of these tech gadgets . Whether you’re traveling a few hours away or across the globe, there are travel gadgets that can help make your trip easier, safer and (mostly) headache-free. We spoke to a travel expert, tried a few products ourselves and sorted through hundreds of top-rated products on Amazon to find the best tech to pack for your next trip. SKIP AHEAD How we picked the best travel tech essentials | The best travel tech gadgets on Amazon | Why trust NBC Select? Sele...
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Georgia’s Fulton County Jail violates rights of detainees with violence and filth, feds say
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Georgia’s Fulton County Jail violates rights of detainees with violence and filth, feds say

The Justice Department has found that egregious jail conditions in Georgia’s Fulton County — including pest infestation, malnourishment, a lack of adequate medical care and rampant violence that contributed to multiple deaths — violate the constitutional rights of people in custody. The department on Thursday announced its findings from a civil rights investigation that had opened in July 2023 into conditions of Fulton County Jail in Georgia. It found that Georgia officials violated the rights of those incarcerated by failing to protect them from violence, failing to provide humane living conditions, neglecting adequate medical and mental health care, having a pattern of excessive force and confining detainees in “dangerous restrictive housing conditions without due process.” ...
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39+ best practical gifts for the 2024 holiday season
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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39+ best practical gifts for the 2024 holiday season

While you may be tempted to buy another ornament or festive trinket for your loved ones, practical gifts are likely a better use of your holiday budget. A great gift idea is one your recipient will consistently reach for because it serves a functional purpose — and not just during the holiday season. Whether they’re a foodie, fitness enthusiast, traveler or someone who could use some self-care , these items make your giftee’s life easier and more enjoyable by solving everyday problems year-round. SKIP AHEAD The best practical gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks: Best overall Courant Mag:2 Classics Wireless Charging Stand $127.49 $149.99 ...
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15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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2 Missouri officers accused of stealing nude photos from dozens of women’s phones at traffic stops

Two former Missouri officers were charged in separate, unconnected cases in federal court this week over allegations that they illegally searched women's phones during traffic stops to obtain intimate, explicit images found on the devices. Julian Alcala, 29, who was employed as an officer with the city of Florissant, is charged with 20 counts of deprivation of rights and a count of destroying records in a federal investigation, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri announced Thursday. The deprivation of rights specifically refers to being free from unreasonable search and seizure, established in the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. According to the federal indictment, Alcala would take women's phones during traffic stops in order to confirm their insuran...
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Fitness influencer who spoke about steroid use reportedly dies of a heart attack at 30
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Fitness influencer who spoke about steroid use reportedly dies of a heart attack at 30

Australian fitness influencer Jaxon Tippet, who built a sizable following with online content focused on exercise and personal motivation while also candidly discussing his past addiction to steroids, reportedly died Sunday in Turkey. He was 30. Tippet’s death was announced Tuesday on his Instagram page , where he had 229,000 followers, and reported by multiple media outlets Wednesday, including Sky News Australia and Men’s Health. NBC News has not confirmed his death. Logan Thorpe, a fitness content creator and coach who described himself as someone who worked with Tippet’s fitness business, said Tippet’s body was discovered in his Turkish hotel room. He had suffered a heart attack, according to an Instagram story Thorpe posted to Tippet’s page. It was not immediately cle...
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Trump picks RFK Jr. , anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Trump picks RFK Jr. , anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Donald Trump Jr. shared the news on X, and a source familiar confirmed it with NBC News. During his presidential campaign, Kennedy developed a national profile for his criticism of the Covid vaccine and childhood immunizations. He has claimed that vaccines are tied to autism , despite evidence conveyed through studies over decades that have disproven such a claim. The appointment of Kennedy, 70, to lead HHS ends days of speculation about what health role — if any — the former independent presidential candidate turned Trump advisor would play in the ...
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Explore Nature’s Hidden Wonders on a Fall Foray at Audubon Center
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Explore Nature’s Hidden Wonders on a Fall Foray at Audubon Center

(WNY News Now) – Discover the secrets of the autumn landscape and its bustling wildlife during Audubon’s “Fall Foray” on November 23.Jamestown, N.Y. – Fallen foliage, fungi, and foraging forest creatures: Much is happening in the wild as the days get shorter and temperatures drop lower.  Appreciate the nature of this season on a “Fall Foray” at Audubon Community Nature Center on Saturday, November 23, 10–11:30 a.m.Join an Audubon nature educator to discover how different plants and animals prepare themselves for the oncoming winter. Learn how a quiet looking fall landscape is teeming with life and activity. From insects burrowing into the leaf litter to plants preparing to weather the icy temperatures to come, there is activity all around us.This program takes place outdoors, so be sure to...
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Senators want details of Matt Gaetz ethics probe before his confirmation vote for attorney general
15Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
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Senators want details of Matt Gaetz ethics probe before his confirmation vote for attorney general

WASHINGTON — Republican senators are preparing for a robust vetting of Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department, with a keen interest in details from a House Ethics Committee investigation into the former congressman from Florida. The ethics panel has been investigating Gaetz off and on since 2021, most recently focusing on alleged sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, accepting improper gifts, obstruction and other allegations. But the results of that probe may not become public because Gaetz resigned from the House at noon on Thursday. The Ethics Committee has jurisdiction only over sitting House members. Trump's choice of Gaetz was a surprise to nearly everyone, including members of his own party and officials at the Ju...
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