CDC reports life expectancy hits record high in 2024
Heart Disease, cancer and accidental injuries remain top three leading causes of death.
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CDC reports life expectancy hits record high in 2024
Heart Disease, cancer and accidental injuries remain top three leading causes of death.
New HHS diet guidelines pump up protein, slam sugars
New guidelines recommend pairing proteins with healthy fats from whole foods.
U.S. flu cases surge
Highest recorded level since 1997-98 flu season.
CDC reduces recommended number of child vaccinations
Number of vaccines reduced from 17 to 11.
Gainesville electric bills to tick up 5 mills after fuel adjustment change
Lowered fuel cost drove lower bills in last two years.
AAA: Year-end holiday travel projected to set new record
More than 122 million Americans reportedly to leave during Christmas, New Year’s Day.
AAA: National average dips below $3 per gallon for first time in 4 years
Crude oil prices slide to $60 per barrel.
Global Cloudflare outage briefly cuts access to major websites
The software company Cloudflare experienced an outage on Tuesday, disabling access to several major websites for users across the globe. ChatGPT, Spotify, X, and more were […]
U.S. Mint presses final pennies after more than 230 years
Last batch pressed in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
House votes to end longest government shutdown in nation’s history
Federal government without funding for 43 days.
AAA study finds almost all drivers experience road rage
Research finds 96 percent of drivers admit to driving aggressively and being on receiving end too.
Fed cuts interest rate for first time since Christmas
More cuts expected in coming months.
UF students honor Charlie Kirk with prayer vigil
Students called Kirk a martyr and mentor.
U.S. teens score low in math, science, and reading assessments
Seniors scored below basic math and reading achievement level than any previous assessment.
Forbes ranks UF at No. 5 for top public universities
UF ranked No. 30 university overall nationwide.
Countries halt postal services to U.S. over tariffs
U.S. will end its de minimis tariff exemption on Friday.
Health officials confirm first human screwworm case in U.S.
Patient contracted flesh-eating parasite after trip to El Salvador.
Poll shows a shifting mindset on alcohol health risks across America
Gallup started tracking opinions on moderate alcohol consumption in 2001.
FBI report finds violent crime dropped nearly 5% in 2024
Roughly 70% of violent crime was aggravated assaults.
Fears chill Gainesville protest
Mayor says there is “plenty of fight left.”
Lebanese man sentenced to prison for role in Iran export conspiracy
Blasthole drills made in city of Alachua were destined for Iran.
U.S. inflation rises for second straight month
Energy costs increase by 0.9 percent.
AAA: Record 72.2M Americans expected to travel domestically July 4th week
Independence Day trips up 2.4% over 2024.
Gainesville’s Emmanuel Garilus makes history at Apollo Theater
UF graduate tops 90th season of Amateur Night at the Apollo.