Alex Choi: YouTuber faces federal charge after allegedly making video of fireworks being fired from a helicopter at a Lamborghini

CNN — A popular Los Angeles YouTuber faces an explosives charge. Federal prosecutors accuse him of performing a video stunt in which fireworks were shot from a flying helicopter and into a speeding Lamborghini. Suk Min Choi, 24, who also goes by Alex Choi, 24, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count of placing…

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Xylitol, a sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke

Xylitol, a popular sugar substitute commonly used by people wanting to lose weight or by diabetics, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to a study released Thursday in the European Heart Journal. Cleveland Clinic researchers have conducted several studies. In one, they analyzed stored plasma…

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Are you heading to FestPAC? Here’s what you need to know

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) kicked off Thursday with opening ceremonies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. SPECIAL SECTION: FestPAC It kicks off the festivities of the world’s largest celebration of indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands. FestPAC brings together artists, cultural practitioners, academics, public servants and…

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