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• Frigid temps, power outages lead to flood of water problems About 7 million people in Texas — a quarter of the nation's second-most populous state — were told to boil their water or stop using it entirely as homeowners, hospitals, and businesses grappled with broken water mains and burst pipes, many in areas unaccustomed to dealing with sustained frigid temperatures. Winter storms during the past week in the Midwest, Texas and the South forced water service providers to scramble to manage flows as sub-freezing temperatures presented serious problems. The Texas…
• Utah lawmakers say no permit needed to carry concealed gun, but what do Utahns say? Aaron Turner, a concealed firearms instructor, fires his Glock 19X handgun as he poses for photos at Legacy Shooting Center in West Jordan on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. The Utah Legislature voted to do away with the concealed carry permit requirement. But a new poll shows most Utahns think such permits should be required. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — A state-issued permit will no longer be required to carry a concealed gun in Utah starting…
• Photos: Humans welcomed back to L.A. Zoo Meerkats watching visitors at the zoo on Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Zoo reopened to the public today, February 16, 2021, with visitors being encouraged to stay six feet or “a zebra apart” — to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Zoo officials have modified the zoo experience to make it safer for guests and conform to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s safety protocols. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) The Los Angeles Zoo reopened…
• Don't take pain relievers before your COVID-19 vaccine, experts say, warning it could make the shot less effective Summary List PlacementAfter getting the coronavirus vaccine, it's common to experience mild side effects like soreness at the site of injection, muscle pain, headaches. Some proactive folks have sought to help prevent those discomforts by popping over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (sold in the US as Tylenol), before their appointment.  But experts are now warning against taking pain meds pre-vaccine, since it's unclear how they may interfere with the shot's efficacy. It's possible they dull it…
• Coronavirus: Olympic water polo stars lobby California to get kids into pool A  return-to-sports campaign spearheaded by high school football coaches and players’ parents has led to an offshoot group in water polo, a quintessential Californian sport where Olympic stars have joined forces with the kids. “In a sport like water polo, no one is thinking about us,” five-time Olympian Tony Azevedo said Wednesday. “We’re far from what the governor or anyone is worried about.” Azevedo, a four-time college player of the year at Stanford, joined Letthemplaywaterpolo as the senior advisor. The…
• Is the L’Oreal Wonder Water worth the faff? The Wonder Water promises results in eight seconds (Picture: Faima Bakar/Getty)L’Oreal’s Wonder Water liquid conditioner is being dubbed the new Olaplex – a fan favourite used to protect hair from chemical damage. Whether you’ve coloured your hair or not, L’Oreal’s new offering boasts a hair transformation that apparently takes eight seconds. A promise of such speed obviously had to be tested. So I tried out the new Wonder Water to see how just wondrous it is. Before I tell you how…
• Judge hearing dispute over proper venue in Flint water case A judge plans to hear arguments Tuesday in a dispute over whether Flint water prosecutors charged a former Michigan governor in the wrong county. Lawyers for Rick Snyder want two misdemeanor charges to be dismissed. They argue that Snyder worked in Ingham County, not Genesee County, so the indictment returned by a one-man grand jury in Flint should not stand. Snyder, a Republican, is charged with willful neglect of duty. Emergency managers who were appointed by Snyder to run Flint…
• This Water Flosser Cured My Fear of the Dentist Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Scouted/AmazonI’m afraid of the dentist. But not because of the fluorescent lights and uncomfortable tools and machines—I’m afraid of disappointing them. It’s inevitable. Even my best brushing and flossing efforts sometimes aren’t enough to prevent the dreaded gum sensitivity and plaque buildup in at least one back molar that the dentist will point out to me. I understand it’s their job, but as someone who is obsessed with dental hygiene, I needed a solution. This,…
• Why are Apple Pay, Starbucks' app, and Samsung Pay so much more successful than other wallet providers? This is a preview of a research report from Insider Intelligence, Insider's premium research service. To learn more about Insider Intelligence, click here. Summary List PlacementIn the US, the in-store mobile wallet space is becoming increasingly crowded. Most customers have an option provided by their smartphone vendor, like Apple, Android, or Samsung Pay. But those are often supplemented by a myriad of options from other players, ranging from tech firms like PayPal, to banks and card issuers, to major retailers…
• Tennessee races to repair broken water mains in storm's wake Workers in Tennessee raced Sunday to fix water mains that failed in freezing temperatures, and COVID-19 vaccine shipments resumed as the South carried on with efforts to recover from the winter weather that paralyzed parts of the nation. Ten inches of snow fell in Memphis last week, followed by a sustained cold snap. With the forecast calling for temperatures to climb into the 50s, the city expected to see significant melting of the snow and ice that accumulated on streets,…