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Women’s heart health focus of Wear Red Day

The American Heart Association is calling on the public to participate in National Wear Red Day by donning red Friday in support of the Go Red for Women movement that focuses women’s heart health and awareness. The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign highlights some of the risks and challenges women face when it comes to cardiovascular health, such as — — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women; — Nearly 45% of women older than age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease; — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause ...

Trump administration’s mass deportation strategy backfiring

How does a Republican lose by 14 points in a safely conservative Texas state Senate seat that President Trump carried by 17 points in 2024? Answer: When there’s a voter backlash against the Trump Administration, notably its mass deportation debacles. That’s what happened Saturday in a special election to fill a GOP seat in Tarrant County in the Fort Worth area. Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a labor union leader and veteran, romped over Republican Leigh Wambsganss, who had a Truth Social endorsement from Mr. Trump and vastly outspent Mr. Rehmet. The election timing was awful for ...

Need to mind those gas meters during the winter

Now that we have plenty of snow to talk about, residents probably don’t have to be reminded to keep snow off their driveways and away from mailboxes. However, some might have to be reminded to keep your gas meter clear of snow and ice. It might be easy to forget, but it’s needed. Built-up snow and ice place stress on the regulators and meter piping, which could cause gas to leak into a home and create a hazardous situation. You also might want to clear a path to your meter so a reader can access it. But back to the potentially unsafe condition. Natural gas customers are asked ...