Lifestyle
3 hours ago in Lifestyle
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.
3 hours ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.
1 day ago in Sports
Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.
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WEC Ocala’s Equestrian Hotel Named Among Best Resorts in Florida by Travel + Leisure Readers
The World Equestrian Center's flagship luxury hotel at its Ocala complex has been singled out for praise by travelers.
4 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Ocala City Council Clears the Way for Christmas in July Block Party Featuring LFO’s Brad Fischetti
The council approved alcohol sales for a family-friendly July 25 block party on SW Broadway featuring LFO’s Brad Fischetti, Kylie Morgan and local talent, with proceeds benefiting the Marion County Literacy Council.
21 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Portion of North Warfield Avenue in Wildwood to Temporarily Close Starting July 8
The closure in Wildwood, which should last approximately two weeks, is part of the city's Barwick Street Rehabilitation project.
22 hours ago in Community, Local
Marion County Animal Services Donates Stainless Steel Cages to Ocala Feline Rescue Nonprofit
Two stainless steel cages valued at $800 were donated to support the mission of Ocala nonprofit Sheltering Hands.
23 hours ago in Community, Local
Marion County Commission Approves Additional Funding to Expand Sexual Assault Center Services into Domestic Violence Support
Amendment adds $75,950 in CDBG funding to expand services to domestic violence victims.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
Marion Cultural Alliance’s ‘Art in the Attic’ Returns with VIP Shopping Event and Two-Week Public Sale
From original artwork and vintage treasures to handmade creations and creative supplies, Marion Cultural Alliance's annual Art in the Attic yART Sale returns to downtown Ocala this July.
1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Local
NE 212th Street Road in Marion County to Close for Repairs Beginning July 13
The Marion County thoroughfare will be completely closed to all traffic in both directions for at least a week.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Local
Art Center of Citrus County to Stage All-Ages Production of ‘Mary Poppins’
The play, premiering July 17 in Hernando, features players from eight to 78.
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3 hours ago in Entertainment
Tracee Ellis Ross is making her Broadway debut and completing a bucket-list item
Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.
3 hours ago in National
Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.
3 hours ago in National
Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.
3 hours ago in Sports
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.
3 hours ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.