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9 Ways to Avoid 401(k) Fees and Penalties 08/14/2023 08:00pm • Planning for your golden years can seem complicated, especially with all the rules and restrictions around retirement accounts. Saving in a 401(k) plan is certainly beneficial, as you can qualify for tax breaks and employer contributions. But you'll also need to understand the rules involved when it Antibiotics Can Mess With Your Gut. Here's How Probiotics Can Help. 08/14/2023 08:00pm • Your gut is a lively place. Bacteria of all kinds live in your intestines and, for the most part, help you to thrive. "The gut microbiome is a very complex ecosystem," says Dr. Geoffrey Preidis, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and pediatric gastroenterologist at Te Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, has died at age 21 08/14/2023 04:39pm • Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died less than 2 years since being diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was 21. Agent Dan Milstein confirmed to The Associated Press that Amirov died Monday in Munich, Germany. The team said in February 2022 that Amirov had a brain tumor and would go to Ger Sudan’s top army general accuses rival paramilitary of war crimes in televised speech 08/14/2023 04:17pm • CAIRO (AP) — In a rare televised speech Monday, the head of Sudan's military accused the rival paramilitary force of committing war crimes in the northeast African country's brutal ongoing conflict. Sudan was plunged into chaos in April when months of simmering tensions between the military, led b Rights group urges rapid international intervention to end spiraling gang violence in Haiti 08/14/2023 02:11pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A human rights group urged the international community on Monday to intervene quickly to end spiraling violence by gangs in Haiti as it detailed the brutal rapes and killings committed in the troubled nation's capital. The call by Human Rights Watch comes as Haiti awai Ro CEO charts growth past sexual health roots to obesity and beyond 08/14/2023 09:58am • Ro built its name online by offering discreet help for problems like erectile dysfunction. Now it wants to tackle an issue many people are talking about: obesity. The care provider formerly known as Roman launched its “body program” earlier this year. The subscription service aims to guide custo David McCormick is gearing up for a Senate run in Pennsylvania. But he lives in Connecticut 08/14/2023 07:55am • WASHINGTON (AP) — David McCormick had a clear explanation for why his fellow Republican, Dr. Mehmet Oz, lost a critical Pennsylvania Senate seat last year: Voters viewed the daytime television celebrity as an interloper from New Jersey with limited ties to the state he hoped to represent. “Peop Greece closes popular mountain gorge in Crete after an earthquake triggers a dangerous rockslide 08/14/2023 07:52am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have ordered the temporary closure of mountain gorges popular with hikers after an earthquake triggered a rockslide and seriously injured a Spanish tourist. The closure of the Samaria gorge in southwest Crete — along with several oth More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume 08/14/2023 12:07am • TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — As children across the U.S. head back to classes and practices for fall sports, four more states are expecting their K-12 schools to keep transgender girls off their girls teams. Kansas, North Dakota and Wyoming had new laws in place restricting transgender athletes before cla The Dangers of PFAS 08/13/2023 08:00pm • There are some things in life that we want to last forever, but there are other things that we'd rather not have sticking with us. Toxic chemicals are one of the latter. A group of chemicals known as PFAS are so-called "forever chemicals." They are indestructible, man-made compounds that can build u Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms 08/13/2023 06:24pm • DENVER (AP) — This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden was just the latest example of how violent rhetoric has created a more perilous political environment across the U.S. Six days earlier, a 5 Montgomery Co. offering resources for at-risk women who are pregnant 08/13/2023 03:03pm • The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services held an event Sunday promoting maternal health and programs to help at-risk Black women who are pregnant, or have recently given birth. The event, held at White Oak Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring, offered seminars highlig Real Madrid defender Militão to undergo knee surgery after damaging ligament in league opener 08/13/2023 09:35am • MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender Éder Militão will need to undergo surgery after injuring his left knee in the team's Spanish league opener, the club said Sunday. Madrid said Militão has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo surgery in the coming days. The clu Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia 08/13/2023 09:34am • Patients who take blockbuster drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss may face life-threatening complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia. This summer's guidance to halt the medication for up to a week may not go far enough, either. Some Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills 08/12/2023 07:56pm • Bills safety Damar Hamlin happily acknowledged he felt in his element after making his first tackle during Buffalo's preseason-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. The outing marked Hamlin's first time back on the field in a competitive setting since going into cardiac arrest and ha