People who fall under that definition include those who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential drug treatment centers and developmentally disabled group homes. The Republican leader made it clear he’s not waiting for federal officials to green-light the extra COVID doses. Rather, he said he is following guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in issuing new health orders related to COVID-19....

The 21-year-old Larson became the first California native to win a Nationwide race at the 2-mile oval, surviving a three-man derby in the final laps that had the fans on their feet. After Harvick's final attempt to pass him failed, Larson celebrated with a burnout in Victory Lane, but only after detaching his steering wheel and holding it out the window. "Those last 11, 12 laps were the longest laps of my life," Larson said....

The Las Vegas sports book released odds on a whole slew of college football games for the 2016 season as it does each summer. Other books have released point spreads on opening games, but the Golden Nugget’s is the most comprehensive list of games. MORE: Ranking every FBS coach | SN’s top 25 Catch up on the rest of our college football betting coverage before the season. South Point’s Week 1 opening lines...

What Is LASIK Eye Surgery? LASIK is an elective surgery performed by an ophthalmologist (an eye surgeon) on adults, either in the healthcare provider’s office or in an outpatient eye surgical center. There are three main parts to LASIK eye surgery: Corneal flap creating: A flap of corneal tissue is cut with a laser or mechanical blade and gently lifted. This “hinge” tissue keeps the flap attached to the eye so that it may be gently reapplied later....

Theil: When it comes to making economies more dynamic and innovative, everyone talks about tax rates, labor laws and access to venture capital. You argue we should also look at culture and mind-sets. Phelps: Yes. It’s awfully odd that we’re spending so much time on economic institutions, but haven’t spent any time on attitudes—and whether attitudes have an effect on economic performance as measured by unemployment, productivity or growth....

Joe Biden delivered a speech from the White House Rose Garden after testing negative for COVID yesterday. However, his mispronunciation of the antiviral medicine to treat COVID, Paxlovid, has resulted in ridicule. The mockery from late night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon, who have in the past ignored or made light of the blunders of the president, ultimately highlight a trend among comedians to joke more about Biden as he becomes less popular....

People who injure their knee ligaments may develop sensations of instability of the knee joint. Instability is the symptom of the knee wanting to buckle or give-out. People who have instability of the knee joint may have abnormal sensations of the knee wanting to buckle, or it may suddenly buckle to the point that they fall to the ground. When the knee is unstable, it is often difficult to perform many activities, especially those that involve side-to-side movements, twisting, cutting, or pivoting....

— Play in a Power 5 conference. — Don’t lose twice. — Go undefeated. Those three rules have largely held up over the last five seasons, and it’s worth knowing six of the 20 Playoff participants — including independent Notre Dame — reached the postseason with an unbeaten record. MORE: Week 7 Playoff picture The first two rules go without saying in 2019. The third, however, might be the one that matters most as the season nears the midpoint....

The viral TikTok post, which can be seen here, shows the kitten screeching behind a closed door. The kitten had been branded “demonic” by the video’s creator due to his alarming tone. However, after the door opens, the kitten instantly softens and lets out a much calmer and more inviting meow, one that the video creator comically labels as his “customer service” voice. The cat had been described as “sassy” by the video creator in the post’s caption....

In the video, Blake, a rescue dog from the streets of Baltimore, can be seen wearing a winter jumper, standing by the front door, gesturing at his leash. His smile is wiped off his face and his tail stops wagging when he realises that his owner is not taking him with her. One TikToker commented, “TAKE HIM ON A CAR RIDE NOW!” but in a follow up video, it turns out it was all a hoax, and Blake can be seen enjoying a Starbucks Puppuccino through the car window....

The infamous organization, that boasts many celebrities members such as Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Elisabeth Moss, has received increasing criticism over the last decade as more high-profile members quit and speak out against the Church of Scientology. Here’s a selection of some of the famous people that quit practicing Scientology, and the reasons behind their departure from L. Ron Hubbard’s religion. Laura Prepon Orange is the New Black star Prepon recently revealed to People that she hasn’t practiced Scientology for the last five years and it’s no longer part of her life....

Hill ultimately lost her fight on April 10, 2015, but her memory continues to live on in all of us. During Wednesday night’s ESPY awards, ESPN honored Hill with this tribute. MORE: Remembering Lauren Hill’s college basketball debut Hill was awarded the ESPY for Best Moment, which was accepted on her behalf by her parents. ABC US News | World News

Since then, LMBBS has been recognized as inaccurate. Instead, it was discovered that LMBBS was actually comprised of two distinct disorders: Biedl-Bardet syndrome (BBS) and Laurence-Moon syndrome (LMS). The Difference Between Biedl-Bardet Syndrome and Laurence-Moon Syndrome BBS is a very rare genetic disorder that causes deterioration in vision, extra fingers or toes, obesity in the stomach and abdomen, kidney issues, and learning difficulties. Vision issues rapidly deteriorate; many people will become completely blind....

On Wednesday, Facebook released the trailer for “Ball in the Family,” a new reality show centered around boisterous basketball patriarch LaVar Ball and his three sons, Lakers point guard Lonzo, UCLA freshman LiAngelo and flashy high school sensation LaMelo. The show will chronicle the Balls as they seek to take the NBA, collegiate and prep levels over by storm all the while building their family-owned Big Baller Brand from their Chino Hills, Calif....

On Tuesday during Coney Barrett’s hearing, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar asked whether or not it was illegal to intimidate voters at the polls, under federal law. The SCOTUS candidate did not directly answer the question, since it was a “hypothetical situation.” “I can’t characterize the facts in a hypothetical situation, and I can’t apply the law to a hypothetical set of facts,” Barrett responded. “I can only decide cases as they come to me, litigated by parties on full record after fully engaging precedent, talking to colleagues, writing an opinion....

“Just as the wolf went from predator to prey, so shall you,” said the anonymous letters received by Republican Representative Caroline Troy and Republican Senator Dan Johnson, who said his letter had a Sacramento postmark with the Statehouse in Boise as its return address. It’s unknown how many lawmakers received the same threatening message but Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke said a number of them did. The wolf law, seeking to reduce the wolf population by 90 percent, went into effect on July 1 after it received 26-7 Senate votes with all Democrats voting against it....

In South Carolina, about 80 workers at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions have sued the company over its vaccination mandate, according to the Associated Press. Their complaint, filed in state court on Thursday, alleges that the mandate “constitutes the illegal practice of medicine.” It further argues that state law gives residents “the choice in refusing to take a vaccine without being punished as a result of that medical choice.” Despite the legal pushback, the nuclear site operator told the AP, almost all of its roughly 5,500 employees are now vaccinated....

The lawyer, David Cornwell, made the claim in a statement Thursday night that was obtained by ProFootballTalk.com. Cornwell also said that Martin left the team because of bullying and harassment by other players. MORE: Tucker: Can’t see how GM survives comment | Incognito accused of harassment at golf outing Cornwell did not name names, but he alluded to the voicemail message from Incognito that got Incognito suspended this week and helped spark an investigation by the NFL....

In a statement given to People and also posted on Instagram,Michele explained that she’s trying to better herself and recognize how her past behavior hurt those around her. “One of the most important lessons of the last few weeks is that we need to take the time to listen and learn about other people’s perspectives and any role we have played or anything we can do to help address the injustices that they face,” Michele said in her statement....

This article covers the LIVESTRONG Foundation, American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), American Cancer Society (ACS), and the Cancer Research Institute. There is information about their history, mission, vision, values, how they spend resources, and what makes them unique. Read on to explore these organizations and see which align with your intentions and are worthy of your support. The organization’s motto is obviously “live strong.” But it is the fighting spirit of this motto that inspires the many who face cancer....