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The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the week before. By comparison, up to 41 outbreaks were reported during that same week the previous three seasons.
Health

Norovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here’s where the ‘winter vomiting disease’ is spreading and why

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January 2, 2025
A young woman wearing a face mask holds sparklers while celebrating New Year's Eve.
Health

The COVID winter wave has arrived. Here’s where it’s spreading during the 2024–25 holiday season

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December 31, 2024
As you dive into your New Year’s resolutions, taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.
Health

Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

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December 18, 2024
Winter tires outdoor close-up
Retail

Hundreds of thousands of winter tires recalled over crash risk caused by lack of snow traction

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December 17, 2024
The world’s ‘winter depression hotspots’ may surprise you. Here are the top 15 countries
Mind

The world’s ‘winter depression hotspots’ may surprise you. Here are the top 15 countries

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November 27, 2024
How TikTok’s ‘October Theory’ can make you happier and more successful by the end of the year
Life

How TikTok’s ‘October Theory’ can make you happier and more successful by the end of the year

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October 25, 2024
The cost of heating your home could soar this winter
Personal Finance

The cost of heating your home could soar this winter

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October 1, 2024
Groundhog Day
Lifestyle

Punxsutawney Phil sees spring just around the corner at Groundhog Day festivities

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February 2, 2024
A cold woman adjusts her thermostat.
Finance

‘It’s going to be pretty bad’: This part of the US is hurtling towards a winter heating crisis and consumers could pay the highest prices in decades

By Gerson Freitas Jr., Naureen S. Malik, Chunzi Xu and Bloomberg
November 7, 2022
Aerial shot of the Fawley oil refinery in Southampton, United Kingdom
Environment

Europe is in the middle of a brutal energy crisis. Next year could be much, much worse

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October 15, 2022
An electricity sub station pylon stands next to a home on October 11, 2022 in Burton On Trent, England.

Abnormally high temperatures this winter could help Europe dodge Putin’s gas crunch

By Brian K. Sullivan, Jonathan Tirone and Bloomberg
October 13, 2022
Energy bills are soaring. Here’s how you can lower your bill
Personal Finance

Energy bills are soaring. Here’s how you can lower your bill

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September 16, 2022
Bitcoin Grenade
The Coins

The crypto winter could last for another 250 days, according to a major digital asset manager

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July 18, 2022
Chicago weathers winter advisory
Retail

Early Arctic Blast Heats Winter Coat Sales Up From Chicago to New Orleans

By Kristin Larson
November 14, 2019
Ski the World One Slope at a Time on This 34-Day Trip

Ski the World One Slope at a Time on This 34-Day Trip

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November 3, 2019

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