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AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
15+ hour, 38+ min ago (821+ words) LONDON " Running past Buckingham Palace during training, Tilly Dowler is closing in on a goal she once thought out of reach. Dowler, who has Stargardt disease and says she has about 10% useful vision, only began running last year, starting with…...
Woman says Asian needle ant stings almost killed her: "I lost all movement of my muscles
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (398+ words) A UGA entomologist warns of an increasing risk of people getting stung by a highly venomous invasive ant species that is becoming more common in Georgia. Channel 2s Tom Regan spoke to a woman who said she nearly died from their…...
Have unwanted medications? These Kroger locations are hosting drug take back events
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (196+ words) ATLANTA " Some metro Atlanta Kroger stores are hosting drug take back events as part of the U. S. Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. These events will be held April 25, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. , with the help of Cardinal Health Foundation....
New brain tumor center gives patients care and quality of life tools
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (410+ words) ATLANTA " North Georgia has a new weapon to help families fight and beat brain tumors. The center, inside Emory University, has been in the works for five years. it finally opened this spring. Channel 2s Jorge Estevez spoke to the doctor…...
Recall alert: Bette's Bake Sale Bonbons recalled over undeclared walnuts
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (305+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. " French Broad Chocolates PBC announced that it is recalling some of its Bette's Bake Sale Bonbon Collection after some of the confection product had the potential to contain undeclared walnuts. The company, based in Asheville, North Carolina, announced the…...
Boy with brain tumors donates $22. 25 to cancer research. His gift turns into $100 K donation
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (503+ words) ATLANTA " A 12-year-old Georgia boy is inspiring a wave of generosity after turning his own battle with brain tumors into a movement that has raised more than $100, 000 for cancer research. Rowan's journey began in third grade, when he fell ill…...
Recall alert: 207 K pairs of heated socks recalled for burn hazard
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (137+ words) A look at severe weather threats and how to keep your family safe. Hundreds of thousands of battery-powered socks are being recalled because they may pose a burn hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 207, 806 pairs of 32 Degrees heated socks…...
Deadly Asian needle ant emerging in Georgia
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (252+ words) ATHENS, GA. " University of Georgia researchers are warning about a threatening pest with a sting that could cause a dangerous allergic reaction. The Asian needle ant is only 3/16 of an inch long and brownish black, but its sting can be…...
Recall alert: Children's electric toothbrush boxes recalled; violate Reese's Law
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (130+ words) The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 48, 000 children's toothbrush boxes. The recall involves Autobrush Sonic Pro Kids Toothbrush boxes that do not have warnings that they contain a button cell battery, which are also easily accessible inside the…...
Invasive pest alert: Agriculture experts warn of jumping "crazy worm" or "snake worm"
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (378+ words) Agriculture officials in Colorado have a warning: look out for Asian jumping worms. The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued an invasive pest alert this week for the invertebrates sometimes called the "crazy worm" or "snake worm," KDVR reported. They are…...