A state of emergency is declared in Iceland after a volcano erupts and sends lava flowing for miles. Plus, dozens of Quaker Oats products are recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, and 10-minute workouts you can fit in among the holiday rush. |
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A volcanic eruption lit up the sky in Iceland last night, sending a river of lava toward surrounding towns. Police declared a state of emergency and tourist spots were closed across the Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest part of the island. More than 3,400 people in a nearby fishing village were evacuated in November after it was hit by a series of earthquakes and large plumes of steam began spewing from the roads. The eruption could last as long as 10 days, the country's meteorological office said. Here's the latest. |
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We're approaching peak respiratory virus season with the winter in full swing, and a new COVID-19 variant known as JN.1 has been sweeping across the country in recent weeks. It was first detected in September and now accounts for about 30% of new cases, according to the CDC. Symptoms appear to be similar to other Covid infections and include sore throat, cough, fatigue, headache, lost of taste or smell, and more. Testing is an important tool to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, especially ahead of holiday gatherings, doctors say. The new, updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to increase protection against JN.1, as well as other variants, the CDC said. Here's what to know. |
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A recall has been issued by the Quaker Oats Company that affects more than 90 products, including granola bars and cereals, due to a possible salmonella risk, the FDA announced. The affected products were sold in all 50 states. Quaker Oats said it has not received any reports of illness related to the recalled products, which include popular flavors of Quaker Big Chewy Bars and Puffed Granola Cereal. See the full list of affected products. |
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Christmas is less than a week away, and we have plenty of ideas to help if you're trying to take care of those last few people on your list. There's something for everyone among these 43 last-minute gifts you can still get in time for Christmas on Amazon. Shop pajamas, clogs, backpacks, gifts for kids, jewelry and much more. Also, find everything you need for all your last-second holiday needs on our Shop TODAY page. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Are you struggling to find time to cram in a workout during the holiday rush? If you only have around 10 minutes a day, we have 13 different workouts to choose from that can still meet your goals. Whether you want to get stronger, relieve back pain, tone your arms or simply calm down during a stressful time, we have the right workout for you. See them all here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
Dylan Dreyer shared her oven-baked ribs, a Christmas Eve tradition from her childhood that always put a smile on kids' faces. The sweet and salty ribs are great for feeding a holiday crowd, and they feature a sugar and soy sauce coating that pairs well with rice and coleslaw. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
While the Elf on the Shelf is busy watching the kids ahead of Christmas, apparently somebody needs to be busy watching the person in charge of the elf. Erisa Laska, a mom of four from Las Vegas, removed her husband from Elf on the Shelf duty recently when she found the steamy setup he created for the elf. "He's no longer in charge," she hilariously captioned an Instagram video of the spicy scene in the bathroom sink. Hopefully the elf didn't report it to Santa. See the moment here. |
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