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«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Wisconsin prison officials defend new youth policies

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin prison officials defended the use of solitary confinement at the state's troubled youth prison, telling a legislative committee Tuesday that the facility is trying to minimize the practice but it's needed to bolster safety and…

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Avalanche buries mountain highway between Reno, Lake Tahoe

RENO, Nev. (AP) — An avalanche has buried the crest of the main mountain highway between Reno and Lake Tahoe beneath about 20 feet of snow and the eastbound lanes of U.S. Interstate 80 have been closed west of Reno.…

BusinessInsider.com 

The average iPhone user spends a ton of money on apps, and it keeps going up (AAPL)

AP

Apple iPhone owners aren't afraid to spend money on software and apps. 

The average iPhone owner in the U.S. spent $40 on apps from Apple's App Store last year, according to new analysis from Sensor Tower, an app analytics company. 

This figure is up from 2015, in which iPhone owners spent $35 on average on apps, according to Sensor Tower. 

Most of that money is games, according to the analysis. "More than 80 percent of U.S. App Store revenue in 2016 was generated... Читать дальше...

BusinessInsider.com 

Trump’s new EPA chief barely mentioned the environment in his first address to the agency

AP Photo/Susan Walsh

Scott Pruitt, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) critic who recently took over the agency as part of the Trump administration, gave his first address in his new position Tuesday.

The former Oklahoma Attorney General mentioned "important, monumental issues with respect to our future and our environment," but avoided a number of issues central to the EPA's mission — such as air and water protection, cleanups, public health, and environmental monitoring.

Pruitt... Читать дальше...

TheRepublic.com 

NWSL announces season openers, first Lifetime game

The National Women’s Soccer League announced the schedule for its opening weekend, including the first game broadcast on Lifetime as part of the league’s new partnership with A+E Networks. The Portland Thorns, who have the league’s best average attendance, will host the Orlando Pride on April 15 for Lifetime’s first Game of the Week. The

WIRED 

Design FX - How 'Rogue One' Recreated Grand Moff Tarkin

Industrial Light & Magic used "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" to push the boundaries of visual effects, especially in the area of digital humans. Design FX dives into the incredible techniques used to recreate one of the Star Wars universe's most terrifying figures, Grand Moff Tarkin.

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

Heart Disease Linked to Anxiety, Negative Feelings

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- People with mild heart disease are more likely to say they have poorer health, anxiety and a negative outlook than people in the general population, a new study suggests.

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

Loneliness Often Plagues Black Women at Risk for Heart Disease

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Heart disease can be a heavy burden for anyone. But new research suggests that black women at risk for the illness are also more prone to loneliness and money worries than their white…

«TDN» (tdn.com) 

After Wives Suffer Stroke, Husbands Adapt to Caregiving Role

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Being thrust into the role of caring for a spouse or partner who's had a stroke can be terribly unsettling. But in a small study, men reported more successes than problems in their…

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Learning Issues Common in Kids With Heart Defects: Study

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Children born with heart defects seem to be at increased risk of learning problems in elementary school, a new study suggests.

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Heart Disease Linked to Anxiety, Negative Feelings

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- People with mild heart disease are more likely to say they have poorer health, anxiety and a negative outlook than people in the general population, a new study suggests.

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

Loneliness Often Plagues Black Women at Risk for Heart Disease

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Heart disease can be a heavy burden for anyone. But new research suggests that black women at risk for the illness are also more prone to loneliness and money worries than their white…

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

After Wives Suffer Stroke, Husbands Adapt to Caregiving Role

TUESDAY, Feb. 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Being thrust into the role of caring for a spouse or partner who's had a stroke can be terribly unsettling. But in a small study, men reported more successes than problems in their…

WSJ.com 

This Morning with Gordon Deal February 21, 2017

McMaster named as Trump's national security adviser, hospitals target nutrition, other social needs to boost health and Gordon has a problem with the ultimate workout playlist for 2017.

WSJ.com 

This Morning with Gordon Deal February 21, 2017

McMaster named as Trump's national security adviser, Hospitals target nutrition, other social needs to boost health and Gordon has a problem with the ultimate workout playlist for 2017.