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What happens if someone else drives your car and gets in an accident in Texas?

Lending your car to a friend or family member may seem harmless until something goes wrong.

The benefits of expunging a criminal record

Having a criminal record can create obstacles in life. It might stop a person from getting the job they want, renting a home, or pursuing education.

2023 was the deadliest year for gas-related home explosions in decades

Spotlight on America has learned 2023 was the deadliest year for catastrophic gas-related home and building explosions in nearly 20 years.

5 holistic ways to support your hormone changes

Hormones are chemical messengers that communicate with tissues and organs to promote your mental, physical, and emotional health.Unfortunately, these messengers

4 tips to improve your mood

Your mood has a significant influence on determining the quality of your life. It can affect your mental and physical health, how you see the world, and how you

Mobility matters: How to keep moving and stay active

Let's be honest: We all want to age like fine wine. Do you know a person in their 50s, 60s, or even 70s who looks great and moves around as if they were still i

Move it or lose it: How to improve your joint health

The phrase, "You're only as strong as your weakest link," rings true when it comes to your joints. Your lifestyle can make a big difference in your joint health

How to choose the best joint health supplement

When it comes to choosing any type of nutritional supplement, you want to be picky. It's important that you are choosing products that are high-quality and safe

Life-changing surgery for breast cancer patients may disappear for most women

Every year, thousands of women undergo reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy. Now, health insurance companies are changing the way doctors are reimbursed.

4 things you didn't know about joint health

Joints are the areas where your bones come together. There are 360 joints in the body that help you do everything from writing with a pen to bending down to tie

FDA issues final rule on breast density notifications

Spotlight on America was one of the first to sound the alarm about a disturbing gap in our nation’s healthcare protocols when it comes to br

Exclusive lab tests show toxic 'forever' chemicals in America's tap water

Toxic chemicals are seeping into the water Americans drink every day.

UPDATE: First court battle over toxic metals in baby food set for trial in 2023

Major new developments in a Spotlight on America exclusive investigation on toxic heavy metals in baby food. A groundbreaking case is moving

The Ingles Open Road: Asheville Urban Trail

Spring is here. The days are warming up, and what better way to get out and enjoy the warm weather than to go for a nice walk. On a gorgeous blue-sky day, it's easy to wander the streets and sidewalks of the electric Urban Trail and learn a thing or two while getting a nice stretch for your legs. The Asheville Urban Trail features 30 sculptural stations that tell the story of this magnificent mountain town.

Back-to-school online safety: 11 tips for parents

Whether your kids are returning this fall to their school buildings or taking classes remotely or maybe even preparing for a combination of both you'll need to take the steps necessary to help protect their laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices as the school year starts. These steps might be even more important today because many students will be doing much of their learning virtually as districts shut their classrooms.

Signs of gratitude and hope that you can see every day

As you continue to see daily updates about the coronavirus, you may have forgotten what life was like before the pandemic. It's easy to descend into a negative mindset under these circumstances as businesses close, people lose their jobs, and the virus spreads. SpeedPro Chicago Loop was just one of the countless companies affected by the economic aftermath of COVID-19.

5 tips you may not think of to relieve back pain

Chronic back pain sufferers may feel like they've tried everything when it comes to treatments: ice and heat, NSAIDs, massage, chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy, stretching, and muscle relaxers. However, these are not the only ways to relieve back pain. Here are a few less well-known options that may finally give you the relief you've been looking for. Lighten your load.

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LNG tanker arrives at Golden Pass, prepares to load first export cargo

A milestone moment has arrived at Golden Pass LNG with the arrival of the LNG cargo ship AL QA'IYYAH."Golden Pass looks forward to sending off our first export cargo, bringing Texas energy to power the world," said a spo

Sentence includes mandatory castration for defendant convicted of child sex assault

A Bossier Parish man, 40-year-old Zachary Dewayne Doolittle, was sentenced to 45 years in prison and mandated to undergo castration following a guilty plea for aggravated crimes against nature.Case Details and Sentencing

Police detail timeline of Louisiana mass shooting that left 8 children dead

Seven of the eight children are believed to be Elkins’ children, according to Shreveport police.

Woman's body found face down in ditch off Highway 87 in front of pool hall

Police in Orange are investigating a death after a body was found in a ditch in front of Cotton’s Cay pool hall at 8379 Highway 87.Orange County Sheriff Bobby S

No hazardous chemicals released in train derailment

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Emergency Management Office, and Emergency Services District #3 are assisting Union Pacific Railroad with a train derailment involving about 20 railcars roughly one mile northea

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Still suffering from neck and back pain?

If you find yourself reaching for pain blockers and other medications to treat recurring back pain, it may be time for you to consider involving a professional spine surgeon to discuss alternative pain relief options. One such alternative option is the latest breakthrough in minimally invasive spine surgery ultrasonic spine surgery. While some conditions will respond to conservative treatment options or physical therapy, other injuries can be resolved only with spine surgery.

Find pain relief with Sonosculpt surgery

By Duke WestoverIn 2015, I was leading a group of people to Petra, which is in Jordan. Petra is called the Rose City. It is an archeological site literally cut out of the mountainside rock. The site itself is about a mile from the visitors' welcome center. To get to the site, you can either walk, ride a horse halfway and then walk, or you can ride in a two-passenger cart driven by Jordanians who like to race each other. The cart has metal wheels and no shock absorbers.

How caffeine impacts your waistline (hint: you'll like what you see)

As if you needed another reason to love that daily pick-me-up, numerous studies are showing that the caffeine in coffee has many health benefits, and can even speed up your metabolism, turning your body into a fat-burning machine. You see, there are four biologically active substances found in coffee beans that are known to boost metabolism—all of which make their way into your morning cup of Joe: caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, and chlorogenic acid.

Hello Holidays! 3 Thoughts for Smaller Retailers

The National Retail Federation reports that for some retailers, the holiday season can yield as much as 30 percent of annual sales. Even retailers that don’t rely on the holiday season for such a significant chunk of revenue realize how important it is to

5 Digital Marketing Stats that Will Surprise You (& Might Make You Rethink Your Strategy)

The digital marketing landscape is constantly evolving, and the latest crop of measurements hints at what channels and mediums will be important moving forward.They’re interesting tidbits for consumers to think about, but they’re essential knowledge for ma

Texas Beef Council - Nov. 8, 2018

Moe Schlachter, a registered dietitian from the Texas Beef Council, joined Greg Kerr on Nov. 8.

You Can Cut the Cord, But You Can't Cut Out Ads

At one point, it seemed as though streaming technologies would leave TV advertisers in the dust. If viewers can watch their shows through internet streaming, people thought, advertisers will be unable to reach them through TV commercials.Luckily for advert

Study finds that email is marketers' best bet for digital ROI

Is your inbox overflowing with promotional emails?As a consumer, it can be annoying to get bombarded with promotional emails. Still, there’s a reason why businesses ranging from Amazon to your local pizzeria rely on email marketing, and that’s because it w

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