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 Former President Donald Trump's closest circle advisors are being subpoenaed by House investigators. This is what we know so far. Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is now working with a House committee probing the Capitol insurgency on January 6, perhaps avoiding a contempt citation for refusing to comply with the panel's subpoena for records and testimony. "Through his attorney, Mr. Meadows has been communicating with the Select Committee." "Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, said Tuesday that he is the chairman of the committee. "He has provided the committee with records and will attend for an initial deposition shortly." While Thompson praised Meadows' cooperation, he did not rule out further action. "After the deposition, the committee will continue to analyze his level of compliance with our subpoena," the chairman stated. Meadows was one of a slew of former administration officials and campaign aides who refused to partic

Authorities say a shooting at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit killed three students and injured eight others on Tuesday. The suspect, a 15-year-old sophomore, has been apprehended, according to Oakland County Undersheriff Michael McCabe. According to him, a firearm was also discovered. The shooting murdered Hana St. Juliana, 14, and Madisyn Baldwin, 17. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office stated late Tuesday that Tate Myre, 16, died in a police car while being transported to the hospital. Sheriff Michael Bouchard said eight people were critically injured, including a teacher, and were rushed to hospitals with varying injuries. Three of the injured kids, including a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the head and a 14-year-old girl wounded in the neck and chest and on a ventilator, were in critical condition late Tuesday night, according to Bouchard. Just before 1 p.m., authorities received a 911 call reporting an active shooter at the school, according to McCabe. He tol

Ministers are risking a new backlash over social care by releasing long-awaited proposals that will provide no extra funds to help crisis-hit care providers get through the winter. Gillian Keegan, the care minister, is set to present the white paper to parliament on Wednesday, as part of Boris Johnson's 2019 campaign vow to "address the crisis in social care once and for all." According to reports, the package includes plans to invest some of the £5.4 billion raised by the new health and social care levy. Several hundred million pounds will be spent to support the establishment of "additional care" facilities, commonly known as "assisted living," which allow older people to live independently while also receiving nursing care. It is also projected to spend more than £100 million on enhancing technology in care facilities, which will include anything from digitising resident records to devices that track falls and allow for greater independence. Both ef

 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that international travelers entering the US would soon be required to show a negative result from a coronavirus test done within 24 hours of departure, as the globe struggles to find measures to stop the spread of the new Omicron variety.  That's a considerably shorter turnaround: Current regulations enable fully vaccinated people to have a coronavirus PCR test up to three days (72 hours) before flying to the US. "As we understand more about the Omicron strain, the CDC is working to alter the existing global testing order for travel; a new order would shorten the period for necessary testing for all." "International air travelers should arrive at least one day before their flight to the United States," said agency spokesperson Jason McDonald. According to The New York Times, "this tightens already stringent rules in place for overseas travel, including requirements for foreign tourists to

  Boris Johnson has contradicted top scientists and one of his most senior health professionals, who encouraged people to cut out on excessive socializing in reaction to Omicron, by urging people to keep their Christmas parties and nativity performances going. The best way to combat the threat of the Covid version, according to the prime minister, is to get booster shots, which will be available to all adults by the end of January thanks to a big NHS campaign sponsored by the army. "We don't want people to cancel such events," Johnson replied when asked what he would say to schools cutting back on nativity performances and people skipping Christmas social engagements. Despite Jenny Harries, the chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, suggesting that people should reduce their social contact as fears grow that existing vaccines will prove ineffective against the Omicron variant, he insisted that the current guidance to wear masks on public transportation and in s

  The Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor after toying with the notion of running for public office for the previous two years. "As a easy child born in the little city of Uvalde, Texas, it in no way occurred to me that I would one day be regarded for political leadership,” the 52-year-old Texan stated in a video shared on social media Sunday. “It’s a humbling and inspiring path to ponder. It’s additionally a path that I’m deciding on not to take at this moment.” He stated that over the past two years he’s been considering how he can be most useful in life. “One category of service I’ve been exploring is politics — I’ve been thinking about a run for governor of Texas.” He stated after studying American and Texas politics, he’s discovered “our politics needs new purpose” and “we have divides that need healing.” “We’ve acquired to begin shining a light on our shared values, the ones that pass party lines. The ones that construct bridges i

Bad breath, known medically as halitosis, is commonly seen as a sign of poor oral hygiene.  To find out if halitosis can be permanently ruled out, you, your doctor, and dentist will first need to look at its likely causes.    What can cause bad breath?   Bad breath can come from a variety of causes and can also be a warning sign of illness. Possible causes include:   Poor oral hygiene: Not brushing your teeth every day or flossing every day, not cleaning your dentures can lead to shortness of breath.  Certain Foods: Ingesting raw garlic and onion is known to cause bad breath. This is due to the substances they release after breaking down in the stomach and reaching the lungs through the circulation.  Tobacco: Besides their smell, smoking and chewing tobacco can cause gum disease and bad breath.  Oral infections: Dental conditions, such as tooth decay, can cause bad breath.  Decreased salivation / dry mouth: You may have decreased salivation due to salivary gland disorders or medical c

Sleep disorders are conditions that interfere with your sleep or prevent you from getting restful sleep, and as a result, can cause daytime sleepiness and other symptoms. Anyone can have trouble sleeping from time to time.  However, you may have a sleep disorder if:  - You have trouble sleeping regularly.  - You often feel tired during the day even though you slept at least seven hours the night before.  - You have a limited or limited ability to do normal daytime activities.  There are around 80 different types of sleep disorders. The main ones are:   -  Insomnia.   - sleep apnea.   - Restless Legs Syndrome.   - Narcolepsy.    How much sleep is necessary?  Experts generally recommend that adults get at least seven to nine hours of sleep each night, although some people need more and others less.  A recent survey by the National Sleep Foundation Sleep in America found that adults (18-54 years old) sleep an average of 6.4 hours a night on weekdays and 7.7 hours on weekends. The survey s

Three abandoned children were found near the skeletal remains of their nine-year-old brother in a building in Texas.  Authorities said the youngsters, aged 7, 10 and 15, were discovered at an apartment complex west of downtown Houston on Sunday. The 15-year-old reportedly said his younger brother had been dead for a year and was in the next room. He also claimed that their parents had not lived in the apartment for several months. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez called the situation "heartbreaking" with the children living in "appalling conditions".  A statement posted on the police department's website said: "MPs responded to the apartment at 3530 Green Crest and discovered the skeletal remains of a small child which appeared to match the age provided by the teenager.   Mother of the children and her boyfriend have been found and are being interviewed by homicide investigators. NBC News, reports that the children were found during a police screening welf

James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther in "Friends", died peacefully in his house on Sunday, according to his manager Toni Benson.  "The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh 'friend') from the hit series Friends, but Michael's loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer advocate, and loving husband," Benson's statement said.  The actor was best known for starring Gunther, the Central Perk Coffee Shop manager and admirer of Rachel, on the iconic '90s television show for 10 seasons, but appeared in many other titles including "Scrubs," "Modern Music ". "Sabrina the teenage witch". Tyler first announced he was battling stage 4 prostate cancer in June when he spoke to NBC's Today Show. They said doctors discovered his cancer during a routine physical exam when he was 56 years old.  The cancer had spread to his bones, he said, and he could no longer walk. He was treated with hormone therapy.  ”Warner Bros tel