4th of July travel to be the busiest this year

For the first time ever AAA of Texas has expanded its travel forecast to nine days for this holiday. Doug Shupe with AAA of Texas joins The Factor to talk about why we're expecting such an increase and tips for traveling.

Face transformations that are taking the internet by surprise

There is a plastic surgeon in China currently going viral for facial transformations that are leaving patients looking completely different. Millions online who are watching this doctor's work are asking what the hell is this. Now there is no secret that a lot of beauty trends and skin care products come from Asian culture. Will this be the next big thing.

Guns discharging with no warning

According to the Trace.org over 80 people have been injured from their Sig Sauer's P320s pistols firing without the trigger being pulled. Recently a police officer in The City of La Grange almost died from blood loss after his service pistol unintentionally discharged inside of his holster. Also a Georgia jury concluded that the company had failed to adequately warn consumers about the risk of the gun unintentionally discharging on June 24, 2024.

Misinformation surrounding STDs and STIs

People who are living with sexually transmitted diseases and infections blame misinformation as the reason why they keep on spreading. An OBGYN and a group of people living with HIV join The Factor to talk about their annoyance.

Addiction to processed food

Research shows about 14% of adults are clinically addicted to food, predominantly ultra-processed foods with higher levels of sugar, salt, fat and additives. This addiction doesn't just impact your physical health, but also your mental.