Helicopter Tour Goes Missing In Hawaii Coast Guard Search Underway For Seven People Off Kauai S Napali Coast

Seven people, including two minors and the pilot, were aboard the helicopter, according to the Coast Guard’s Friday press release. At the time of the report, local winds were blowing at about 30 miles per hour, and visibility was impaired because of clouds and rain, authorities said. The crew was expected to return from a tour of Kauai’s Napali Coast at around 5:20 p.m. EST on Thursday. The helicopter’s owner, who was unnamed, waited about 45 minutes before alerting Coast Guard watch standers of the situation at 6:06 p....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 445 words · Brad Woolwine

Help For An Overweight Youth Swimmer

A. As you mentioned, your daughter is a wonderful child, and your job as a parent is to be sure she feels good about herself. If you harp on her weight, she’ll get the message “I’m not good enough” and that can create serious self-esteem problems. You do not want to control your daughter’s food intake. This can lead to sneak-eating and binge-eating. You can, however, have healthful foods around the house, and minimize the cookies, chips and other snack foods that might get overeaten....

January 4, 2023 · 2 min · 333 words · Roberto Raddatz

Help Your Autistic Child Improve Social Thinking Skills

For people at the more severe end of the spectrum, social communication is extremely challenging. The use of spoken or written language may be very limited or non-existent. Joint attention, the ability to pay attention to something WITH another person, may also be compromised. For people with greater communication skills, issues include difficulty with body language, sarcasm, small talk, social relationships, and understanding the unwritten rules around when and how to express oneself in specific situations....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 623 words · Lisa Jones

Hemophilia B Signs Symptoms Causes And Complications

Other symptoms include easy bruising, frequent nosebleeds, and joint pain and swelling. These signs are often seen in childhood, but sometimes symptoms may not develop until adulthood. This article will review the symptoms and causes of hemophilia B. Frequent Symptoms Hemophilia B is caused by a genetic defect that results in impaired production of the blood protein factor IX (or factor 9) that plays a role in blood clotting....

January 4, 2023 · 7 min · 1285 words · Donald Rodriguez

Herb Sendek Nearing Deal To Become Santa Clara Coach

Sendek will take over for Kerry Keating, who was let go after nine seasons and a 114-121 record. MORE: Highest-paid coaches | Offseason coaching moves Sendek last coached at Arizona State, where he recruited All-American James Harden and reached the NCAAs in 2009. That was two tournament appearances he made in his seven years with the Sun Devils. Before that, he was head coach at N.C. State and made five NCAA trips and one Sweet 16....

January 4, 2023 · 1 min · 174 words · Ethel Roby

Here Are 15 Apps Dangerous For Children As Predators Lurk And School Begins Per Police

Deputies in Sarasota County executed “Operation Intercept VI” to nab potential sex offenders, and they produced a list of social media apps they say are dangerous to children. “Unfortunately, the internet allows for easy and anonymous access to children by strangers who are hiding behind a computer screen. That is why these operations are paramount to ensuring our most vulnerable population is safe and protected,” Sheriff Tom Knight said in a press release....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 560 words · Richard Gordon

Here Are The Minimum Wage Proposals In Congress After 15 Hike Ruled Out Of Covid Relief

The progressive policy hit a major roadblock on Thursday when the Senate parliamentarian ruled that Democrats could not include a minimum wage hike in the budget reconciliation bill — a tool being used to pass Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan without Republican support. Some progressive members of Congress have advised Democratic leaders to ignore the parliamentarian’s ruling, or even replace her, but the Biden administration has said it will follow the upper chamber’s rules and procedures....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 454 words · Anthony Ivie

Here Are The States Reimposing Covid Regulations Amid Rising Cases And Hospitalizations

On Monday, the U.S. became the first country in the world to surpass 10 million coronavirus cases. For the sixth consecutive day, daily new infections exceeded 100,000 as the country saw it’s highest number of in-patients with more than 59,000 COVID-19 patients hospitalized. Both Republican and Democratic officials in Minnesota, Iowa, New Jersey and Nebraska have been quick to being implementing limitations in hopes of containing the spread of the virus....

January 4, 2023 · 4 min · 829 words · Travis Mercier

Here S Everything We Know About The New Scarface Reboot

It was announced Thursday that Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) will direct the reboot for Universal Pictures. The Oscar-nominated director will be joining the Coen brothers, who have been attached to the project for at least three years. This isn’t the first time Scarface got the reboot treatment. The first film of the same name was made in 1932 starring Paul Muni, and was produced by Howard Hughes and directed by Howard Hawks....

January 4, 2023 · 2 min · 334 words · Florence Peterson

Here S How Mike Bloomberg Is Preparing For His First Debate In More Than A Decade

Bloomberg hasn’t faced off against a political opponent in more than a decade. The last time he participated in a formal debate was in 2009 when he was running for re-election as mayor of New York City. But even then, he was only challenged by one candidate. This time around he’ll face five other Democrats, all of whom have been involved in the presidential race for far longer than he....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 545 words · Anthony Tep

Here S How To Do Sober October And Dry Challenges The Right Way

If you want to reevaluate potentially unhealthy habits, why not start with one month of sobriety? While these challenges pose opportunities for change, Sarah O’Brien, addiction specialist for Ark Behavioral Health, tells Verywell that everyone should consider their own personal alcohol and drug history before embarking on a dry challenge. “Sober October is a great trend—for some people,” she says. “But when you’re dealing with individuals who struggle with severe alcohol and drug problems, the repercussions of Sober October could be very dangerous....

January 4, 2023 · 5 min · 971 words · Louis Sunday

Here S How To Keep Daylight Saving Time From Wreaking Havoc On Health

For many, daylight saving time signals the end of winter and the beginning of better spring weather. Additionally, the extra hour means that the days will gradually begin to get longer as the calendar moves towards the summer months. While the phenomenon is frequently welcomed as the conclusion of winter hibernation, daylight saving time can often adversely affect people’s health, according to sleep science experts. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has long pushed for Congress to end daylight saving time....

January 4, 2023 · 4 min · 754 words · Refugio Littell

Here S Our Krzyzewski Correction 39 Years Later

You don’t have to understand why it’s spelled the way it’s spelled or pretend to understand why it’s pronounced the way it’s pronounced, but Coach K is Duke’s legendary head coach. You have to get it right if you cover the sport. Every time. No excuses. It’s K-R-Z-Y-Z-E-W-S-K-I. Two Zs with a Y sandwiched between, after an R. And all that following a K. Yeah, I don’t get it, either, but I can spell it in my sleep....

January 4, 2023 · 5 min · 991 words · Irma Blankenship

Here S Who Biden Might Pick For Omb Director As Neera Tanden S Confirmation Looks Unlikely

While the White House has said they have no intention of withdrawing Tanden’s nomination, officials are looking for a fallback and are expected to move quickly after the vote. The nonpartisan OMB plays a vital role in estimating the cost of any piece of legislation and will be crucial in terms of getting policies through Congress—all of which could be held up if President Joe Biden fails to confirm a director to lead the agency....

January 4, 2023 · 6 min · 1139 words · Pauline Glen

Here S Who Could Get More Money Under Congress New 250 Billion Aid Plan For Small Businesses

Getting the hundreds of billions of dollars in the hands of the business owners in a timely fashion, however, could be complicated. Several sticking points remain, including procedural hurdles. And stipulations from Democrats, such as how the money is spent and directing more money toward hospitals, food stamps and local governments, means they have to strike a concession with Republicans. Congress is scrambling to appropriate an additional $250 billion to back small business loans as part of an interim coronavirus package, funds that the Treasury Department says it needs to fill the volume of demand—or risk having to turn people away....

January 4, 2023 · 4 min · 787 words · David Neeley

Here S Who These Drivers Should Thank During Sprint Cup Banquet

Typically, the speeches are well scripted, sometimes by the driver and sometimes by a representative of his team. NASCAR puts time limits on them. Here are some suggestions for people these drivers need to thank. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Stenhouse will have one of the first speeches of the week Thursday when he accepts the Sprint Cup rookie of the year award. So how will he include girlfriend Danica Patrick, whom he beat for the award, into his speech?...

January 4, 2023 · 4 min · 764 words · Albert Haack

Here S Why Tiktokers Think This Pop Punk Band Are Industry Plants

The band’s origins are difficult to track down, but the group’s first posts on Instagram and TikTok were in November 2020. The band’s Facebook page indicates that it was created in October 2020. Twitter indicates that the band’s account was created in April 2020. The band appears to be releasing music through its own record label, Make Tampons Free, as that’s where it says the music is copyrighted on Apple Music....

January 4, 2023 · 3 min · 614 words · Lorraine Boesiger

Here S Why Tracking Of Electroconvulsive Therapy Should Be Mandatory Across The Nation

What Is ECT? Electroconvulsive therapy sends electricity through the brain. The voltage can be as high as 460, and the current causes a surge of electrical activity, resulting in a seizure. ECT got its start in 1934 when psychiatrist Ladislas Meduna, having recognized that epilepsy patients seemed to improve after seizures, began using the stimulant Metrazol to induce seizures in psychotic patients. The violent seizures and terror induced by the drug were excruciating....

January 4, 2023 · 5 min · 889 words · Anthony Palczynski

Here S Why Your Employer May Be Mandating Covid 19 Vaccines Soon

The national strategy requires that companies with more than 100 employees get their workforce fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have unvaccinated employees undergo weekly COVID testing. Employers must also provide paid time off to allow employees to get the vaccine. Businesses that do not comply with the mandate may face hefty fines. Pros and Cons of Mandating Vaccination Although there are potential drawbacks to the mandate, experts say that overall, it’s a necessary step to ensure that more eligible Americans get vaccinated....

January 4, 2023 · 6 min · 1212 words · Lindsay Boone

Heritage Car Collections Whet Enthusiast Appetites Provide Inspiration

These vehicles are in a variety of conditions: caked in mud from a Baja experience, fresh off the assembly line, autographed by rock n’ roll royalty and restored to near-mint condition. Bentley, Nissan, and Honda are among the brands that have extensive collections. Honda’s has been around for 24 years, spanning the entire history of the company. Nissan’s North American collection contains mostly modern models. The Bentley Heritage Collection, spanning the company’s 103-year history, was recently rehoused at its headquarters in Crewe, England....

January 4, 2023 · 5 min · 938 words · Alesha Hoover