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Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There's a new option for tough cases

Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There's a new option for tough cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nothing doctors prescribed controlled Michael Garrity’s dangerously high blood pressure — until they zapped away some nerves on his kidneys.
Why the debunked concept of Blue Monday still resonates, 20 years later

Why the debunked concept of Blue Monday still resonates, 20 years later

TORONTO — Blue Monday's designation as the saddest day of the year was debunked soon after it was created about 20 years ago, yet it continues to resonate culturally.
The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US

The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US

The possibility of the U.S. outlawing TikTok kept influencers and users in anxious limbo during the four-plus years that lawmakers and judges debated the fate of the video-sharing app.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

With President-elect Donald Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple that are expected to take the popular video sharing app off their platforms in just two
Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered Afghans

Florida jury says CNN defamed Navy veteran in story about endangered Afghans

After a Florida jury found that CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran who helped rescue endangered Afghans, the network reached a settlement on Friday to avoid a punishing order that it pay punitive damages.
Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfires

Hollywood's awards season dates, and how they've been affected by the wildfires

Hollywood's awards season has all but come to a rare halt as the wildfires continue to disrupt life and work in the Los Angeles area.
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says

Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says

HONOLULU (AP) — Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year's are comparable to battlefield injuries, the doctor overseeing their care said Friday. Dr.
Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest

Blessings for dogs? Bring them to Mexico City's cathedral and St. Anthony will do the rest

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Behaving at their best, a dozen dogs attended Mass at Mexico City’s cathedral Friday, waiting for their turn to be doused with holy water. The blessing of the animals is a long-time Catholic tradition celebrated on January 17.
Canadian animator and National Film Board pioneer Robert Verrall dies at 97

Canadian animator and National Film Board pioneer Robert Verrall dies at 97

Canadian animator and director Robert Verrall has died at the age of 97. The National Film Board of Canada says the Oscar-nominated filmmaker died Friday in Montreal.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple, who are expected to take the popular video sharing app off their platforms in just two days.
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