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A Simple Protocol Is Stopping the Progression of MS

John Otwell was driven by desperation five years ago to search online for a non-pharmaceutical treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). That’s when he stumbled onto a social media page about the Coimbra protocol. He read testimonies including one by a young man who was playing piano after being unable to even lift his head, and…


3 Reasons Not to Tap Your Home Equity Right Now

Soaring real estate values mean many homeowners are awash in equity—the difference between what they owe and what their homes are worth. The average-priced home is up 42 percent since the start of the pandemic, and the average homeowner with a mortgage can now tap over $207,000 in equity, according to Black Knight Inc., a…


Bethancourt Stars at Plate, on Mound as Rays Beat Angels

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida—Christian Bethancourt had two run-scoring hits in the same inning and later moved from behind the plate to the mound to pitch a scoreless ninth as the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 11–1 on Tuesday night. The Rays own the top AL wild-card spot. They have won four straight…


If Personal Finance Intimidates You, This Book Should Help

If you’ve never heard of Ronald Read, you’ll be forgiven. Though Read had a net worth of more than $8 million at the time of his quiet death in 2014 at the age of 92, he was hardly headline news. His life was so unassuming and everyday that few, if any, would have guessed at…


Inspiring Stories of Bravery for Young Readers

The books “Hidden Figures,” “Trash,” and “Under a Cruel Star” will open young readers’ eyes to lesser-known heroes who moved forward with bravery, determination, and hope, even when the worlds they lived in sought to diminish or even extinguish them. ‘Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race’ by Margot…


Rivers of Drought Imperil Industrial Economies

Commentary The River of Doubt, Rio da Duvida, now known as the Roosevelt River, is a tributary of the Aripuanã River, which, in turn, via the Madeira River, flows into the Amazon. It nearly killed Theodore Roosevelt after he was the first white man to explore it following his loss during the 1912 presidential election. It’s…


Factory Slump Drags UK Economic Growth to 18-month Low

UK private sector growth has slowed to a new 18-month low after factories were hit by “waning customer demand”, according to new data. The closely followed S&P Global/CIPS flash UK composite purchasing managers index (PMI) report showed a reading of 50.9 for August, declining from 52.1 last month. Anything above 50 is considered growth. It…


Man With Monkeypox Had Nose Decay and Abscesses All Over His Body

A middle-aged man in Germany developed severe skin lesions due to infection with monkeypox in recent days. The skin on his nose decayed and had turned black, and white abscesses formed on his body. He was found to be positive for syphilis and HIV after testing. The doctor pointed out that the immunity of the…


Lauer, Brewers 1st team to blank LA at Dodger Stadium in ’22

LOS ANGELES—Eric Lauer and four Milwaukee relievers combined to hand Los Angeles its first shutout of the season at Dodger Stadium, pitching the Brewers to a 4–0 win Monday night. The Dodgers, with the best record in baseball and the highest-scoring team in the majors, had their nine-game home winning streak snapped. Los Angeles was…


Laguna Beach Offering to Buy Former Catholic School for $23 Million

The Laguna Beach, California, city officials approved a proposal last week to acquire a former Catholic school campus for $23 million. During the Aug. 16 city council meeting, councilors agreed to make a formal offer to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange to purchase the St. Catherine of Siena Parish School property. Lengthy discussions concerning the funding…