The idea has been floated for years, and it may seem straightforward enough: if gun owners were required to purchase liability insurance, proponents argue, they would have to follow safe practices to limit their financial and legal risk, thus reducing incidents of gun violence.  But as New Jersey and the …

Berberine is the latest supplement craze, gaining attention on social media as a “natural” weight loss option.  With more than 69 million views for the hashtag #berberine on TikTok, users are touting the option as “nature’s Ozempic,” comparing it to the injectable drug created for diabetes that leads to weight loss. Advocates …

The youngest cohort of adults in the U.S. has a clear preference when it comes to where they’d like to own a home.  Salt Lake City, Utah, has the largest share of Gen Zers trying to get a foothold in the housing market, according to a new report from LendingTree, …

An attorney was arrested in New Jersey on Wednesday for a string of rapes he’s accused of committing in Boston more than a decade ago, CBS Boston reported.  Boston police said that Matthew Nilo, 35, was arrested in Weehawken, just outside of New York City, in connection with four sexual …

Americans are booking trips on cruise ships at rates not seen since before the pandemic, a sign travelers are more comfortable boarding vessels that were once vectors for coronavirus. Florida-based Royal Caribbean said earlier this month that the load factor, or percentage of seats filled, of its cruise ships rose to …

A U-Haul truck crashed into security barriers around Lafayette Square across the street from the White House Monday night, the Secret Service said. The driver of the truck had a Nazi flag with him when he was arrested, according to court documents. U.S. Park Police on Tuesday identified the driver …

A former high school “teacher of the year” has been arrested in California for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy and authorities said they “believe there may be additional victims.” Tracy Vanderhulst, a 38-year-old math teacher at Yucaipa High School, was arrested late Thursday night for unlawful sexual intercourse …

American Airlines and JetBlue must end their alliance, a federal judge said on Friday, ruling that the partnership weakens competition and hurts consumers in the Northeast by reducing their flight options. The decision is a blow for the airlines, which have said their codeshare agreement helps consumers by creating a …

A Minnesota man was convicted of first-degree murder Thursday for beheading his girlfriend in front of several witnesses. Alexis Saborit, 44, was found guilty in the slaying of America Thayer, 56, in July 2021. In her ruling, the judge found the “nature of the assault” proved Saborit intended to kill …

A treatment-resistant, highly contagious form of the skin infection tinea, better known as ringworm, has been reported in the U.S. for the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. The cases were identified in two patients in New York City.  Ringworm is a common, superficial infection …