Several major banks have stepped up to help keep First Republic Bank afloat with $30 million in deposits. Plus, owning a pet could have you tossing and turning at night, and experts warn people to be wary when it comes health hacks popularized on TikTok. |
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A group of nearly a dozen financial institutions will team up to deposit $30 billion into ailing First Republic Bank, in bid to shore up confidence in the U.S. banking system. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase will lead the way, chipping in roughly $5 billion each, while Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley will contribute about $2.5 billion. Truist, PNC, U.S. Bancorp and others will also contribute. The group of banks said their action "demonstrates their overall commitment to helping banks serve their customers and communities." First Republic's stock plummeted in the last few days and the bank was teetering on the edge of a crash following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. All three had high numbers of uninsured deposits, sparking worry customers would withdraw their money. |
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Man's best friend could lead to man's worst sleep. A new study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions has found that owning a pet can have a negative impact on your sleep. The research took into account factors such as race, income, age, gender, and body mass index, as well as whether a person owned a cat or dog. Quality of sleep was rated on a wide range of variables, including incidents of snoring, waking up in the middle of the night, and other behaviors. The study concluded that owning a dog could mean a higher chance of having a sleeping disorder and overall problems sleeping, while having a cat was linked to a greater chance of leg jerks while in bed. Read more here. |
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Brazilian television star Claudia Raia says she got the surprise of her life when she discovered she was pregnant at 55. At the time, she believed she was in menopause, which happens around age 51. Raia and her husband had undergone one failed cycle of in vitro fertilization and, afterward, they told themselves, "It wasn't meant to be." Then, a medical miracle occurred. Raia and Homem de Mello conceived naturally — the chances of which one doctor told us were "way less than 1%." The healthy baby boy, Luca, arrived on Feb. 11. "We are overflowing with happiness and love," Raia wrote on Instagram. See her story + more photos here. |
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Achieve your life goals with easy tips. |
Finding health trends on TikTok is not too hard, but what can be difficult is knowing which ones are just not worth it. Experts have identified 5 health trends that don't benefit your health or your bank account. So, think twice before you drink a raw potato juice (yes, that's a thing) to fight strep and maybe put the kibosh on taping your mouth at night to improve sleep. (It can have dangerous side effects, like lowering your oxygen levels and leading to cardiac arrest.) Higher pH alkaline water and the "dry scooping" trend are also worth passing on, experts say. See more here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
Yes, it's St. Paddy's Day, but if you don't feel like slinging a bunch of corned beef or shepherd's pie after a long week, check out this list of restaurants offering freebies or discounts on the Irish holiday. The list leans American (think pizza and burgers) but you can always accompany the meal with a pint of "the black stuff" to stay in the spirit of things. Sláinte! ☘️ |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
Sacre bleu! America has a new favorite dog. This week, the American Kennel Club revealed that, for the first time in three decades, Labrador retrievers are no longer the top dog breed in the U.S. Instead, French bulldogs are now the country's favorite pups. "They're comical, friendly, loving little dogs," Patty Sosa, of the French Bull Dog Club of America, tells the AP. Frenchie fans also noted the little guys are city-friendly, don't require a ton of exercise to stay fit, and are unfussy when it comes to grooming. "They offer a lot in a small package," Sosa says. To see where other breeds landed in the rankings, go here. |
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