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The overall impact can vary greatly year to year, but flu always takes a substantial toll. CDC estimates that influenza has caused 9 million to 35 million illnesses, 140,000 to 710,000 hospitalizations and 12,000 to 56,000 deaths in the United States each year since 2010. In many cases, hospitalizations and deaths do not show up in official reports, for a variety of reasons — including the fact that most people with flu are never tested for it and that states are not required to report adult flu deaths.
After four days of raging fever and feeling sore all over, you realize that you’re sicker than you’ve ever been in your life. You’ve got a dry cough that shakes you so hard that your back hurts. Fighting for breath, you head to the nearest ER.
Aldi is famous for having low grocery prices. We found a bunch of reasons the supermarket can keep its prices at rock bottom.
Whether a client is looking to purchase a vacation home, multifamily apartment building, or primary residence with the purpose of renting out space, he or she will surely have questions about the process for you and your agents. Remember that while you should have answers, it’s wise not to give legal, tax, or financial planning advice.
After the pop superstar’s death stories are emerging that reveal his many acts of kindness and generosity
The Jeopardy! contestant whose show aired days after her death from cancer has won for the sixth straight time. Cindy Stowell, 41, was chosen to appear on the beloved quiz show while she was battling Stage 4 colon cancer. Stowell, who died became the first contestant to ever appear on the show posthumously when her initial episode aired December 13, just over a week later. The win put the Austin, Texas, native's winnings at more than $103,000, which will be donated to cancer research.
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While Saturday will likely see a record high in temperature, an arctic front will bring freezing conditions toward the Alamo City starting on Sunday into Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
A group of Chinese investors has received security approval to acquire the 134-year-old Chicago Stock Exchange, despite concerns raised by some in Congress.
89-year-old Joe Bartley, bored by retirement, placed an advert seeking employment and has since landed a new job.
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Hiring freezes, an end to automatic raises, a green light to fire poor performers, a ban on union business on the government’s dime and less generous pensions — these are the contours of the blueprint emerging under Republican control of Washington in January.
These changes were once unthinkable to federal employees, their unions and their supporters in Congress. But Trump’s election as an outsider promising to shake up a system he told voters is awash in “waste, fraud and abuse” has conservatives optimistic that they could do now what Republicans have been unable to do in the 133 years since the civil service was created.
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CDC Estimate: 45 Million Flu Cases, 61,000 Flu-Associated Deaths in 2017-2018 U.S. Flu Season
American military leaders issued an executive order this week that mobilized the entire Department of Defense to prepare for a potential pandemic-level outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19.
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Shoppers at North Star Mall in San Antonio and The Parks Mall at Arlington will be able to peruse the online retailer’s devices — including the Echo, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Dash Button and Kindle — and ask employees about Amazon’s services such as its Prime subscription at the kiosk-like stores, according to a page on the company’s website. According to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records, Amazon is planning additional pop-ups at Willowbrook Mall in Houston, The Woodlands Mall in The Woodlands and Baybrook Mall in Friendswood. Sandeep Mathrani — CEO of real estate investment trust General Growth Properties Inc., which owns North Star Mall — said Amazon’s goal is to open “300 to 400 bookstores” during an earnings call in February, indicating that Amazon may be eyeing real estate in major retail centers.
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The world is a fascinating place, and it's full of weird and interesting facts that you might have never realized were true.Luckily, the folks over at Reddit have collections about the true facts of life and fun facts that will blow your mind, and we've combed through them to find our favorites.From a creature that can survive the harsh vacuum of space to the odd state sport of Maryland, you're bound to learn something that makes you think twice.
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Britney Spears has changed a lot over the years, but nothing changed her quite like her two boys, Sean Preston, 11, and Jayden, 10.
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and how do these stats compare to our current situation? anyone asking?
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