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Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says

Autism rates in US rise again to 1 in 31 kids, CDC says

ATLANTA (AP) — An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism , the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases. The CDC's data was from 14 states and Puerto Rico in 2022.
See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home

See how a Michigan town moved 9,100 books one by one to their new home

CHELSEA, Mich. (AP) — Residents of all ages in a small Michigan community formed a human chain and helped a local bookshop move each of its 9,100 books — one by one — to a new storefront about a block away.
Prospective jurors excused from Weinstein retrial include an actor who played a Manhattan prosecutor

Prospective jurors excused from Weinstein retrial include an actor who played a Manhattan prosecutor

NEW YORK (AP) — As jury selection started on Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s New York City rape retrial , some prospective jurors made clear they couldn't be fair in judging the one-time Hollywood mogul-turned-#MeToo pariah.
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

HALIFAX — The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States.
Movie Review: Bowen Yang leads a heartfelt dramedy about found families in ‘The Wedding Banquet’

Movie Review: Bowen Yang leads a heartfelt dramedy about found families in ‘The Wedding Banquet’

Two gay couples decide to embark on one fake straight marriage to get what they need in Andrew Ahn’s modern update of “The Wedding Banquet.” Min (Han Gi-Chan), a young artist from an extremely wealthy Korean family, wants to stay in the U.S.
Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP

Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.
New obesity guidelines for kids address when medication is an option

New obesity guidelines for kids address when medication is an option

TORONTO — A new guideline for treating obesity in children and adolescents says medication can be helpful, but that health providers should prioritize addressing nutrition, exercise and psychological needs.
Records show Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death

Records show Gene Hackman's wife researched symptoms of illness in days before her death

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Go inside the factory where Peeps are made

Go inside the factory where Peeps are made

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
4 dangerous assumptions that could hurt your retirement

4 dangerous assumptions that could hurt your retirement

Here are four dangerous assumptions that could hurt your retirement.
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