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Memphis Hospitals Suspend Debt Collection Suits, Including Suits Against...
After an investigation by journalists found the Methodist hospital system had filed 8,300 lawsuits in five years, the hospital announced it will be "reviewing" its policies in the next 30 days. (Image...
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Netflix Promises To Quit Smoking On (Most) Original Programming
The streaming content giant said it will stop showing smoking or e-cigarette use in future shows unless it is "essential." New research finds tobacco imagery on popular shows has skyrocketed. (Image...
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New Markers For Alzheimer's Disease Could Aid Diagnosis And Speed Up Drug...
Researchers are using brain scans, blood and spinal fluid to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease. These "biomarkers" may also offer a quicker way to test new Alzheimer's drugs. (Image credit:...
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'I Want To Get The Hell Out Of Here': Thousands Of Palestinians Are Leaving Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have left Gaza in the past year, as conditions there have worsened. (Image credit: Daniel Estrin/NPR)
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'He's A Flawed Character And They Do Not Care': The Rise Of U.K.'s Boris Johnson
The larger-than-life British politician is expected to replace Theresa May as prime minister. (Image credit: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
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Good News About Democracy: It's Good For Your Health
A study finds that for countries worldwide, the "democratic experience" — through free and fair elections — plays a larger role than GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases. (Image credit: Daniel...
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Australian Student Alek Sigley 'Released From Detention' In North Korea
The 29-year-old smiled at reporters upon arriving at the airport in Beijing Thursday, telling them he felt "great." But he declined to elaborate on his whereabouts since he was first reported missing....
View ArticleBusch Gardens Williamsburg experiences website issues on July 4
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — If you were trying to get onto Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s website on Thursday, you may have experienced some technical difficulties, the theme parks says. Their website...
View ArticleNorth Carolina proposes smokable hemp ban as demand grows
CLIMAX, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is the latest state considering a ban on smokable hemp, a product that’s exploding along with the health craze surrounding a compound in the plant known as CBD....
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Satirical Staple 'MAD' To Exit Newsstands And Recycle Its Classic Material
At MAD magazine's peak in the early 1970s, more than 2 million people subscribed to it. The magazine will shift to printing collections of old content and end-of-year specials with new material....
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In Rural Areas, Homeless People Are Harder To Find — And To Help
Homelessness is often considered an urban problem. But rural Americans often experience homelessness as well. Advocates struggle to reach homeless rural residents and connect them with services....
View ArticleCrews in Va. Beach respond to house fire on Strickland Boulevard
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Firefighters responded to house fire on Strickland Boulevard in the Avalon Hills neighborhood on Thursday. The emergency call for the fire came in around noon, according...
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Salmonella outbreak in 13 states linked to popular dog treats
(NBC) — Federal health officials are warning about a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to popular dog treats. According to the CDC, 45 people in 13 states have become ill after coming in...
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Declaring His Independence, Rep. Amash Leaves The GOP
The 39-year-old, whose father was a Palestinian refugee, wrote in The Washington Post that he supported Republican candidates throughout his early adult life and was elected as a Republican. (Image...
View ArticleVideo: Top Stories for Thursday, July 4
WAVY’s Stephanie Harris has your top headlines for the afternoon of Thursday, July 4, 2019.
View ArticleCelebrating Independence Day across the region
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Citizens from Hampton Roads and the Peninsula, to the Eastern Shore and northeast North Carolina celebrated the nation’s birthday on Thursday, Independence Day. In...
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