Daniel Miller

Washington, D.C., United States

Digital Journalist at WFLD-TV (Chicago, IL)

Articles

Oil prices could spike amid US strikes on Iran nuclear sites. What we know

4 days ago | livenowfox.com | Daniel Miller

The price of oil increased more than 4% after Sunday night, but it moved back as the focus transitioned from the U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. According to the Associated Press, the hope is that Iran won’t retaliate after the U.S. strikes in a manner that interferes with the global flow of crude oil, which may hurt economies worldwide, including its own. What are the current oil prices?
Electric blankets sold at Walmart recalled over burn, fire risk

4 days ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

Photo of the recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission) An issue was recalled for 8,650 electric blankets sold at Walmart because of overheating risks that may cause burns and fires. What product was recalled? Why you should care: The electric blankets sold under the MaxKare brand were recalled after 34 reported overheating incidents, including three injuries and two confirmed fires, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Israel-Iran war: Trump talks regime change in Iran after US strikes

4 days ago | livenowfox.com | Daniel Miller

The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran raised questions about what remains of Tehran’s nuclear program and how its military could respond. According to the Associated Press, the decision to directly involve the U.S. comes after over a week of strikes by Israel on Iran that have moved to eliminate the country’s air defenses and offensive missile capabilities, while damaging its nuclear enrichment facilities.
Chick-fil-A wins title of highest-rated fast-food restaurant: See the full list

5 days ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-Customers stand in line to order food at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New York. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Consumers have many options when it comes to fast-food restaurants, which offer the convenience of purchasing a quick meal without having to step out of your car.
How much money you need to retire in your state - without Social Security

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury in Washington, D.C. (Photo illustration by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The future of Social Security is uncertain amid soaring health care costs and new legislation impacting benefits in the government program.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns

1 week ago | fox4news.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-A man smokes marijuana inside a lounge. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Cannabis use may substantially raise the risk of death from heart disease and an increased risk of stroke, according to multiple studies published by researchers. Findings published in the journal Heart are one of the largest studies of data on this specific topic of cannabis and a correlation between the risk of life-threatening cardiovascular problems.
Almost 40% of remote workers admit using technology to look busy when they are not, study shows

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-A remote worker sits at his desk working on a computer in his home. (Photo by John Conrad Williams, Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images) Remote work has been on the rise in recent years as more companies have shifted their operations out of a traditional office setting.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-A lab technician checks an HIV test at a medical facility. (Photo by Anton Raharjo/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) The Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, but it’s unknown how many people in the U.S. and globally will have access to it. Here’s what you need to know about this new shot. What is lenacapavir?
Honda recalls over 250,000 vehicle over brake pedal issue

1 week ago | fox5dc.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-A flag with the Honda logo is displayed on a new Honda car at a dealership in San Rafael, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Honda is recalling over 259,000 vehicles because of a problem that can cause the brake pedal to move out of position, possibly interfering with a driver’s ability to stop or slow down in the car.
Which countries have nuclear weapons--and how many?

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-Visitors walk past China's first nuclear missile (C) on display at the Military Museum in Beijing. (Photo credit should read TEH ENG KOON/AFP via Getty Images) There are nine countries that claim to have nuclear weapons or are believed to possess them. The Associated Press reported that the first nations to have nuclear arms were the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom, the five original weapons states.