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Colorado tackles eating disorders by limiting use of BMI and diet pill sales to kids 05/30/2023 07:28pm • DENVER (AP) — In the midst of a surge in eating disorders across the country, Colorado's acting governor signed bills Tuesday that will create a state program dedicated to addressing the mental illness, limit the use of body mass index in determining treatment and restrict the sale of diet pills t Jordan Donica, Tony Award nominee for 'Camelot,' is Broadway's rising star 05/30/2023 11:30am • NEW YORK (AP) — When Jordan Donica was about 9 or 10, his aunt took him to New York City with a mission: Get the notion of making it on Broadway out of his system. Thankfully, that mission failed spectacularly. “It was raining and I was dancing through the streets of Times Square, loving every s Blaney wins Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte to end winless drought 05/30/2023 01:26am • CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jumping into the crowd to celebrate a big race victory appears to have become a Team Penske thing. Ryan Blaney held off William Byron to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the Memorial Day weekend’s to Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28 05/29/2023 10:57pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate, where the jury that would determine his future could include his wife, Sen. Angela P 9 Questions to Ask Before Paying Any Medical Bill 05/29/2023 08:00pm • A single stay in the hospital can result in a bewildering array of bills covering a number of services and providers. Some statements may provide scant details to justify charges while others could include descriptions or codes that make little sense to the average person. "There's a lot of needless 7 Best Funds to Hold in a Roth IRA 05/29/2023 08:00pm • Maxed out your 401(k) match and still have some cash left over to invest with? Before you open a taxable brokerage account, consider checking if you qualify for a Roth IRA. This handy account allows investors to make after-tax contributions in exchange for tax-free future withdrawals. "A Roth IRA is Ranking The Most Painful Medical Conditions 05/29/2023 08:00pm • Painful medical conditionsThe worst type of pain? It's whatever pain you personally suffer from. Ranking of painful conditions is fairly subjective, but experts and patients alike can agree: Certain medical conditions are especially excruciating.Kidney stonesIf you've ever suffered from a kidney sto Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria's president amid hopes, skepticism 05/29/2023 12:42pm • Associated Press (AP) — Bola Tinubu became Nigeria's president on Monday during a period of unprecedented challenges for Africa’s most populous country, leaving some citizens hopeful for a better life and others skeptical that his government would perform better than the one he succeeded. Thousa As rising oceans threaten NYC, study documents another risk: The city is sinking 05/29/2023 01:15am • NEW YORK (AP) — If rising oceans aren’t worry enough, add this to the risks New York City faces: The metropolis is slowly sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, homes, asphalt and humanity itself. New research estimates the city's landmass is sinking at an average rate of 1 to 2 millime Emotional ceremony celebrates newest national heritage area in Md. 05/27/2023 03:08pm • A tribal drum circle was held during a celebration of the new Southern Maryland National Heritage Area federal designation in Piscataway Park on Thursday. Photo by Josh Kurtz. This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matt New York City outlaws discrimination on the basis of weight, height 05/26/2023 08:47pm • NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation Friday that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as race, sex and religion. “We all deserve the same access to employment, housing and public accommodat A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve increased in April 05/26/2023 10:45am • WASHINGTON (AP) — A key index of U.S. prices ticked higher in April, and consumer spending rebounded, a sign that inflationary pressures in the economy remain high. The index, which the Federal Reserve closely monitors, showed that prices rose 0.4% from March to April. That was much higher than t Viewpoint: Company execs must lead by example in mental well-being 05/26/2023 10:00am • I want to be transparent: I’ve long needed and sought help for my mental health and have found that support in the form of counselors, friends, family and KPMG’s own confidential assistance program. Over the years, I’ve learned that life is complicated, and I need the camaraderie and support o How busy will Atlantic hurricane season be? Depends on who wins unusual battle of climatic titans 05/26/2023 02:03am • Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints, will square off this summer to determine how quiet or chaotic the Atlantic hurricane season will be. An El Nino is brewing and the natural weather event dramatically dampens hurricane activity. But at the same time record Stock market today: Asian markets mixed as US government debt talks push toward brink of default 05/26/2023 12:14am • Asian markets were mixed Friday as a deadline loomed for Congress to reach a deal on the U.S. government debt or face a potentially calamitous default. Tokyo and Seoul rose while Shanghai and Sydney fell. Hong Kong was closed for a holiday. U.S. futures slipped and oil prices also declined. Talks