A county health officer in California issued an order requiring masking in acute care facilities starting on Nov. 1, an order authorities attribute to rising seasonal respiratory illnesses. The mandate, which lasts until March 31 of next year, requires the use of face masks by people in acute care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, surgical and maternity centers, and infusion centers such as dialysis and chemotherapy centers, during respiratory virus season, not including patients. "These respiratory viruses can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable groups such as infants, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems," Lisa Hernandez, the Santa Cruz County public health officer, said in a statement. "This order aims to reduce the spread of these viruses and protect those most at risk from severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death."
Today, Maxwell House rebrands to "Maxwell Apartment" to meet the needs of today's consumer and remind fans the brand is synonymous with great tasting, affordable coffee. In a time where value matters now more than ever, Americans seek value in areas of their everyday, including where they live with nearly a third opting to rent versus purchase a home. As a real coffee for real people, with its "Good To the Last Drop" legacy, the name change celebrates the same principle that guided Maxwell House for more than a century " smart choices add up and choosing Maxwell House means enjoying a quality cup of coffee without the cafe price tag. To celebrate, the brand is offering consumers even more value with a 12-month "lease" of Maxwell Apartment, designed to stock up coffee lovers nationwide. read more
Americans' confidence in the mass media has edged down to a new low, with just 28% expressing a "great deal" or "fair amount" of trust in newspapers, television and radio to report the news fully, accurately and fairly. This is down from 31% last year and 40% five years ago. Meanwhile, seven in 10 U.S. adults now say they have "not very much" confidence (36%) or "none at all" (34%). When Gallup began measuring trust in the news media in the 1970s, between 68% and 72% of Americans expressed confidence in reporting. However, by the next reading in 1997, public confidence had fallen to 53%. Media trust remained just above 50% until it dropped to 44% in 2004, and it has not risen to the majority level since. The highest reading in the past decade was 45% in 2018, which came just two years after confidence had collapsed amid the divisive 2016 presidential campaign. read more
In an extraordinary breach of protocol and professional ethics, a New York Police Department detective has been suspended without pay following an audacious attempt to infiltrate the prestigious Ryder Cup golf tournament by impersonating a member of former President Donald Trump's security detail. The incident, which occurred at Bethpage Black on Long Island last Friday, has raised serious questions about security vulnerabilities at high-profile events attended by former presidents and other dignitaries. Detective Melvin Eng, who was reportedly on sick leave at the time, arrived at the golf course fully equipped with tactical gear, successfully bypassing multiple layers of security including Secret Service agents and state police officers who were legitimately tasked with ensuring safety at the event. read more
Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night wasn't quiet it exploded. His comeback episode on ABC pulled in 6.26 million viewers, his biggest audience in years. To put that in perspective, that's a 23 percent share of the entire late-night market, the kind of dominance not seen since Johnny Carson's days. Even more surprising, those numbers came despite a boycott that kept nearly a quarter of ABC affiliates from airing the show. The buzz was undeniable, with clips from the monologue racking up more than 14 million views online within hours. It was a free fall that underlined how much of his initial surge was fueled by curiosity rather than loyalty. read more
Like clockwork, JO 1 and JO 2 chime in. All I did was post a news article without comment. GDS is alive and well.