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www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

After a Winter Deluge, California Rivers Are Too Dangerous to Enjoy

Gwyny Pett has been visiting the Kern River for decades, camping there as a girl and then taking her own children, now grown, to splash in shallows so calm they felt like a private pool.She has seen it in dry cycles like last year, when the river was difficult to explore not because of surging water, but because she turned her ankles on the exposed pebbles.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Jodie Comer Leaves Broadway Show Because of Air Quality Concerns

The actress Jodie Comer, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for her tour-de-force performance in the one-woman show Prima Facie, stopped a performance on Broadway shortly after it had begun on Wednesday afternoon, citing difficulty breathing because of the wildfire smoke that has blanketed New York City.
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Black & White & Read All Over
9 months ago
Juventus

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Tottenham sign Dejan Kulusevski outright in 30 million deal

Juventus first move of the summer comes as no surprise.Both Juve and Tottenham announced Saturday evening that the London-based club have signed Swedish attacker Dejan Kulusevski outright for a €30 million price tag.It's not the initial €35 million price that was part of the original deal with Tottenham that saw Kulusevski head to the Premier League on an 18-month loan, but with Spurs' failure to qualify for the Champions League next season the two sides had to negotiate the terms of the deal in earnest.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Uruguay Has a Large Bronze Nazi Eagle. It's Turning It Into a Dove.

An approximately 700-pound bronze Nazi eagle that once adorned a German warship and in recent years became the subject of a court case in Uruguay will be melted down and turned into a dove, the South American nation's president said on Friday, a move that he said would transform a symbol of violence and war into one of peace and unity.
New York City
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

Harlem City Council Election Tests Limits of Progressive Politics

Two years ago, when a democratic socialist narrowly won a crowded Democratic primary for a City Council seat in Harlem, some saw it as a sign that the historically Black neighborhood was becoming more politically progressive.But roughly a month before this year's primary on June 27, the first-term councilwoman, Kristin Richardson Jordan, unexpectedly dropped out of the race.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

For Under the Radar, the Experiment Is Over, for Now

Mark Russell, a performance art curator and former artistic director of Performance Space 122, debuted the first Under the Radar in January 2005.A scrappy, shimmering mishmash of mostly American experimental work, the festival occupied St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, with satellite productions elsewhere.
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Fathers
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

Virgin Will Now Fly You To Space For $450,000 Per Ticket

After years of promise and talking about the potential of commercial space travel, the new frontier of travel is just around the corner.Virgin Galactic is finally beginning long-promised commercial spaceflight services.But when can you hop on a flight to space?Here's what you need to know.According to Virgin Galactic, the first tourist flight to space takes off at the end of June.
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

This Is How To See Mira The Wonderful At Its Brightest - Tonight!

Mira the Wonderful - a tricky-to-experience and beautiful star - will shine at its brightest all year on June 13th, 2023, before it disappears again.If you and the kids love to stargaze, you'll want to mark this event in your calendars.What is Mira the Wonderful?Approximately 400 light-years from Earth, Mira the Wonderful is a beautiful star in the Cetus constellation.
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

Two Major Rule Changes Just Made Fords & Tesla EVs Much Cheaper

Both Ford and Tesla brands have introduced new changes that will make their EVs cheaper and easier to purchase.Here's what you need to know.The first change comes from Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, and Ford's chief advanced product development and technology officer, Doug Field, who announced the company's plans to change how they sell EVs.
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www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Two children among bodies of four people found dead at a house in west London

In a statement on Saturday morning, the Met said the four were found at a house in Staines Road, Bedfont on Friday afternoon.As well as a man and a woman who were thought to be in their 30s, an 11-year-old girl and three-year-old boy, were also found dead at the scene.Chief superintendent Sean Wilson, local policing commander in west London, said: I know the shock and distress that this terrible incident will cause among the community in Hounslow and beyond.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

Want to help migrants and refugees in L.A. and California? Here are organizations you can support

(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott didn't exactly give California a heads-up before moving 42 migrants, including eight children, from his state to Los Angeles this week.Nevertheless, when the migrants arrived at Union Station, they found organizations ready to help them, including the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

A spill of 50,000 gallons of sewage temporarily closes Long Beach beaches to swimmers

Long Beach officials have temporarily closed coastal swimming areas in the city after about 50,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the Alhambra Wash.Long Beach City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis issued the closure on Tuesday, which will affect beaches along 5th and 10th places, Granada and Prospect avenues, and the west side of Belmont Pier among other locations, according to city officials.
TechRepublic
9 months ago
Information security

Akamai's new study: Bots, phishing and server attacks making commerce a cybersecurity hotspot

Akamai’s study found that the number of bot attacks on ecommerce websites has increased by 21% over the past two years.
The most common types of bot attacks are credential stuffing, account takeover, and basic authentication.
Businesses can protect themselves from bot attacks by implementing a multi-layered security strategy that includes using authentication, IP reputation, bot detection, and web application firewalls.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Woman killed in multi-vehicle collision in Brampton | CBC News

A woman has died following a multi-vehicle collision in Brampton on Friday, Peel Regional Police say.Officers responded to a crash in the area of Kennedy Road South and Steeles Avenue East at approximately 4:16 p.m., Const.Tyler Bell said.Preliminary information indicates a car was exiting a plaza when it was struck by a commercial vehicle, Bell said.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

1st year of Ontario sports betting generated over $1.48B, IGo report shows | CBC News

The opening year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario was a profitable one, a recent report shows.The report released Wednesday by IGaming Ontario, the province's regulated market generated total gaming revenues of just over $1.48 billion.The analyses was provided as of April 26, 2023.The industry opened up fully in Ontario on April 4, 2022.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

York police officer in life-threatening condition after being rear-ended by Canada Post vehicle | CBC News

York Regional Police say an officer is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a Canada Post vehicle early Wednesday morning.York police said the collision happened at approximately 2:20 a.m. in the area of Steeles Avenue near Highway 404.Police initially said the officer was rushed to a trauma centre in Toronto with serious but non-life-threatening injuries but Toronto police, say the officer is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Man dead, woman injured after shooting in Aurora | CBC News

York Regional Police say a man is dead and a woman is injured following a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Aurora, approximately 50 km north of Toronto.York Regional Police says officers are investigating a shooting in Aurora, Ont. on Tuesday afternoon.(Greg Ross/CBC) York Regional Police say a man is dead and a woman is injured following a Tuesday afternoon shooting in Aurora, approximately 50 kilometres north of Toronto.
www.toronto.com
9 months ago
Toronto

ONTARIO COLD CASE: 'Solvable case' lacks witnesses from birthday shooting

True crime fan?Go behind the crimes in Ontario.Uncover what clues helped investigators put criminals behind bars and which ones remain elusive to give families closure.Curated stories from Metroland's previously published series, Behind the Crimes: Solved and Unsolved Cases in Ontario, shines a spotlight on some of the most significant crimes in communities across the province.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Rogers' TTC proposal commits to consultations but is short on details | CBC News

Rogers Communication Inc.'s proposal for providing wireless service on Toronto's subway indicates the company's competitors will be consulted in the design and planning of upgrades, but includes no specifics about the terms required for Bell and Telus to access the network.Rogers announced in April that it was buying the Canadian operations of BAI Communications, which owns the wireless network in Toronto's subway, and planned to bring 911 coverage and 5G connectivity to the entire system.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Bell seeks regulator intervention amid spat with Rogers over access to TTC network | CBC News

BCE Inc. has requested that the federal telecommunications regulator intervene amid its dispute with Rogers Communications Inc. over wireless access on Toronto's subway network.The parent company of Bell Canada asked the CRTC on Thursday to prohibit Rogers from adding its customers to the network until it ensures it is technically feasible to provide access to all carriers.
www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago
London

Family of murder victim say they are broken' as 20k reward offered on second anniversary of death

T he broken' family of a man gunned down outside his south west London home have called for justice as a 20k reward was offered in the hunt for his killers on the second anniversary of his death.Matthias Poleon was 27 when he was ambushed by two men wearing facemasks on the front drive of his Balham home in June 2021.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

22 US service members injured after helicopter mishap' in northeastern Syria

Twenty-two US service members have been injured to various degrees after a helicopter mishap in northeastern Syria, according to a statement released by US Central Command on Monday.The cause of the incident is under investigation, although no enemy fire was reported, the statement said.The service members are receiving treatment for injuries and 10 have been evacuated to higher care facilities.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Sixteen years and countless heartbreaks as Madeleine McCann's family wait for answers

The case of Madeleine McCann, the British toddler who disappeared from a Portuguese holiday resort 16 years ago, unexpectedly lurched back into life in May 2023 when investigators launched a major search operation at a reservoir in the Algarve.The initiative was instigated by German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters, who said officials were acting on certain tips from Christian Brueckner, an incarcerated sex offender who lived in the area between 2000 and 2017.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Europe news

Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister, has died at the age of 86

Silvio Berlusconi meets journalists at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome in 2018.Gregorio Borgia/AP ROME Former Italian prime minister, and sitting senator in the Italian parliament, Silvio Berlusconi died at the age of 86, according to reports from Italian media on Monday.No cause of death was immediately available.
Silver Screen and Roll
9 months ago
LA Lakers

Rumor Roundup: Latest on Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell

With NBA free agency just a few weeks away and the 2023 NBA Draft in just six days, rumors about what the Los Angeles Lakers will do in the former period are starting to pick up steam as all the moves made in the latter timeframe are beginning to take shape.Here are some of the latest whispers and scuttlebutt from the NBA's information brokers.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

The Final Fight for Black Sailors Known as the Philadelphia 15'

Just over a year before the attack on Pearl Harbor, 15 sailors assigned to the U.S.S.Philadelphia wrote a letter to a Black newspaper detailing the abuse and indignities they had faced on the warship solely because of the color of their skin.When they enlisted, the Navy had promised training and assignments that would lead to advancement, but the Black sailors soon found that those opportunities did not exist for them.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

Germany to give $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024

The organization that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis said Thursday that Germany has agreed to extend another $1.4 billion (1.29 billion euros) overall for Holocaust survivors around the globe for the coming year.The compensation was negotiated with Germany's finance ministry and includes $888.9 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors.
Brooklyn Paper
9 months ago
Brooklyn

Maimonides hosts luncheon to honor volunteers * Brooklyn Paper

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Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, held a luncheon reception at the Ateres Golda banquet hall on June 7 to honor and express appreciation for the hospital's over 1,200 volunteers.
www.politico.com
9 months ago
US Elections

The conservative Supreme Court might have paved the way for Dems to take the House

It may also leave other Republicans on defense in states they control across the South, though it's not clear whether that litigation will be complete in time for the 2024 elections in states other than Alabama.New maps could help deliver the House back to Democrats, particularly if the party also performs strongly in the 2024 elections from the presidential race and down the ballot.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
9 months ago
Boston real estate

Lexington MA Bike Path Near Emerson Gardens Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Imagine a picture-perfect weekend of outdoor recreation with scenic views, historical significance, and only just steps away from your front door at Emerson Gardens Townhomes.The Lexington MA Bike Path, also known as the Minuteman Bikeway, offers residents an ideal mix of nature and history as they pedal through the very path that Paul Revere once rode on his famous midnight ride.
Acm
9 months ago
Digital life

JPL Creates PDF Archive to Aid Malware Research

JPL has created a PDF archive containing freely available malware samples to assist malware researchers in their work.
The archive includes more than 2.5 million PDF documents containing malicious code, and JPL is continuing to add new samples to the archive.
The archive is an invaluable resource for malware researchers, providing them with a range of malware samples to analyze and study for free.
www.housingwire.com
9 months ago
Real estate

MBA defends servicers on heels of HUD OIG loss mitigation report

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is highlighting the challenges and successes that the COVID-19 pandemic created for mortgage servicers in response to a series of reports published this week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Office of the Inspector General (OIG).[The] report from the OIG confirms what we all know the COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to homeowners, servicers, and the federal agencies like HUD that administer loan guarantee programs, said Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the MBA.
Wine Enthusiast
9 months ago
Wine

Explore Cotes de Bordeaux

Lush vineyards.Wooded valleys.Rushing rivers.Morning mist and strong afternoon sun.This is Côtes de Bordeaux, where some of the best wine in the world is made.With 111,000 hectares of vineyards, Bordeaux is the largest AOC vineyard in France, producing around 665 million bottles by 5,800 winegrowers.
Dezeen
9 months ago
Design

MAST set to transform abandoned Milanese sand quarry into floating park

Copenhagen-based architecture studio MAST has unveiled plans to create a park with floating buildings and islands called Centroparco in an abandoned sand quarry on the outskirts of Milan.Located at the centre of the Segrate district on the outskirts of Milan, the aim of the project is to bring together several neighbourhoods that were previously disconnected while serving as a natural retreat for the city's residents.
Breaking Muscle
9 months ago
Exercise

Chris Bumstead is Building His Own Private Gym - Breaking Muscle

The Classic Physique titan plans to have a comprehensive training space for himself.Before the year 2023 ends, four-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion (2019-2022) Chris Bumstead has a different ambitious goal he plans to tackle at the same time as his championship defense.The bodybuilding titan has a private gym in the making - one that will likely match the intensive demands of his workouts and training as one of the sport's biggest stars.
www.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Mateo's wealthy cities using ADUs to avoid building affordable housing, says report

Affluent cities in San Mateo County are using accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to meet affordable housing targets set by the state, according to a new report by the county's civil grand jury.Effectively, this allows these cities to avoid constructing multifamily low-income affordable housing units, the report says.
www.creativebloq.com
9 months ago
Graphic design

Even Apple's CEO is baffled by the 'iPhones' in these paintings

(Image credit: Future) It can be hard to remember a time before smartphones and in particular the model that started it all.Apple's iPhone, which has probably replaced your computer, music player, calculator and approximately a billion other devices, first launched in 2007.Or is that 1860?Or is it even 1670?
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

What happened to Madeleine McCann?

Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old girl from Rothley, Leicestershire, was reported missing from the Portuguese holiday resort of Praia da Luz on the Algarve on 3 May 2007, a case still unsolved and still the subject of intense interest among the public and press.Her parents, Kate McCann and Gerry McCann, posted a statement on the Find Madeleine website on 3 May 2023 marking the latest anniversary of their daughter's disappearance, reiterating their hopes of being reunited with her one day and posting a poem, The Contradiction by Clare Pollard, to express their feelings.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

What happened to Madeleine McCann?

Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old girl from Rothley, Leicestershire, was reported missing from the Portuguese holiday resort of Praia da Luz on the Algarve on 3 May 2007, a case still unsolved and still the subject of intense interest among the public and press.Her parents, Kate McCann and Gerry McCann, posted a statement on the Find Madeleine website on 3 May 2023 marking the latest anniversary of their daughter's disappearance, reiterating their hopes of being reunited with her one day and posting a poem, The Contradiction by Clare Pollard, to express their feelings.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Man with muscle-wasting condition to take on Ironman triathlon for charity

A man with a muscle-wasting condition is taking on a gruelling Ironman triathlon to raise money for charity.Chris Stennett, of Felixstowe, Suffolk, said that within two months of his Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) diagnosis, aged 26, he decided he wasn't going to let it hold me back.Now aged 30, the copywriter is gearing up for Ironman Austria on June 18.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

What happened to Madeleine McCann?

Madeleine McCann, a three-year-old girl from Rothley, Leicestershire, was reported missing from the Portuguese holiday resort of Praia da Luz on the Algarve on 3 May 2007, a case still unsolved and still the subject of intense interest among the public and press.Her parents, Kate McCann and Gerry McCann, posted a statement on the Find Madeleine website on 3 May 2023 marking the latest anniversary of their daughter's disappearance, reiterating their hopes of being reunited with her one day and posting a poem, The Contradiction by Clare Pollard, to express their feelings.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Ramsay helps creates largest beef wellington weighing same as eight-year-old boy

TV chef Gordon Ramsay along with TikTok star Nick DiGiovanni have become the Guinness World Record holders for the largest beef wellington, weighing the equivalent of an eight-year-old boy.The mammoth dish, created using the Kitchen Nightmares star's signature beef wellington recipe, weighs around 25.76kg (56.79lb) while the regular-sized meal weighs approximately 1.42kg (3.13lb).
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Chief judge: Judges must balance efficiency with the right to a fair trial

The Circuit Court of Cook County is committed to the administration of justice for all citizens.In all criminal cases, the court is committed to providing fairness for defendants and victims, while at the same time protecting the public.Critics correctly note that our state and federal constitutions provide each defendant the right to a speedy trial and that, with certain limited exceptions, Illinois law requires that defendants in custody be given a trial within 120 days of being taken into custody and defendants not in custody receive a trial within 160 days of demanding one.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Health

Can a playlist of fish music save the world's coral reefs?

Scientist Amy Apprill, with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, places a recording device onto a coral reef in the U.S. Virgin Islands.Paul Caiger/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Do fish bay at the moon?The answer to that question may also point to a way to protect the ocean's damaged coral reefs.
www.cnn.com
9 years ago
Health

Free pregnancy tests to be placed in Alaska bars

In December, the University of Alaska Anchorage will offer free pregnancy tests in bars Alaska has one of the highest rates of fetal alcohol syndrome in the country This state-funded effort will measure the effectiveness of tests Experts are always looking for creative ways to increase awareness about public health problems.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Health

Kangaroo care gets a major endorsement. Here's what it looks like in Ivory Coast

New father Yappe Pako gets help with his kangaroo care carrier from midwife Marie-JosAe Miezan.His newborn son is named Ambo Crisostome.They're in the kangaroo care ward at the University Hospital Medical Center at Treichville in the Ivory Coast.A new program teaches the technique to moms a and dads.
The IP Law Blog
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

Zillow Loses Second Round of Copyright Fight Over Real Estate Photos

On June 7, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in VHT, Inc. v. Zillow Group, Inc., in which it affirmed the trial court's findings of infringement against Zillow and the award of statutory damages.In 2019, the Ninth Circuit had previously found mostly in Zillow's favor as to an earlier trial and had reversed and remanded the case back for further proceedings.
RAIN News
9 months ago
Music

National Music Publishers Association sues Twitter for unpaid music use ($250M) - RAIN News

In a startling interruption of Twitter's placid and uneventful operation, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) has brought a lawsuit against the social media platform, claiming Twitter has failed to pay for music placed on its platform.The action seeks $250-million in damages.Twitter's predicted top-line revenue for 2023 is $2B-$5B.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Asylum seekers sleeping on Toronto streets as at-capacity city shelters overwhelmed | CBC News

Two weeks after the City of Toronto said it would begin referring refugee claimants seeking beds in its at-capacity shelter system to federal programs, asylum seekers who recently arrived in Canada are struggling to find places to sleep.Birck Teklau arrived in Toronto from Ethiopia on June 3 hoping to claim asylum because, he says, of political persecution in his home country.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Free money for job training is still available to Californians - if you act now

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

Before the pandemic, Jose Rubio had been pursuing an environmental engineering degree while also working in construction and performing music.Once COVID-19 struck, he lost his job and couldn't afford to continue at Sierra College near Sacramento.In 2021, California established the Golden State Education and Training Grant Program, providing one-time grants of up to $2,500, aimed at helping people such as Rubio.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Free this summer? Meals on Wheels needs help to get food to the most vulnerable | CBC News

Garnet Ward has been delivering food with WoodGreen Community Service's Meals on Wheels program for eight years, but lately, his routes have gotten longer."I used to have routes that were normally 10 deliveries, 12 deliveries, and then it got up to 21 for a little while and they managed to cut it back to 16.
San Francisco Bay Times
9 months ago
SF LGBT

Stone Fruit Has Arrived at Your Farmers' Market - San Francisco Bay Times

By Debra Morris-
There's no better reminder that summer is here than to see juicy California stone fruit like peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots appear at the farmers' market.California is the largest producer of stone fruit in the U.S. In fact, California produces over 90 percent of the nectarines and plums grown in the U.S. and provides approximately 60 percent of all the peaches.
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

Stop Using 'The Boppy,' CPSC Warns After 2 More Infants Die

The Boppy Company of Golden, Colorado, has reissued a previous recall in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC) of its Newborn Loungers.Since 2021, more than 3.3 million Newborn Loungers have been recalled, and a new statement is reminding parents of the recall following two more infant deaths related to the product.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson hosted friend at Chequers while Covid restrictions in place'

Boris and Carrie Johnson hosted a close friend at Chequers while some coronavirus restrictions were still in place, it has been reported.The former prime minister and his then-pregnant wife are said to have invited corporate events organiser Dixie Maloney to the Buckinghamshire country mansion on 7 May 2021.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

World's Largest Fusion Project Is in Big Trouble, New Documents Reveal

It could be a new world record, although no one involved wants to talk about it.In the south of France, a collaboration among 35 countries has been birthing one of the largest and most ambitious scientific experiments ever conceived: the giant fusion power machine known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
Harvard Business Review
9 months ago
Business

A More Humane Model for Eldercare in the U.S.

The U.S. health care system is not set up to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable, chronically ill, elderly people, especially those who are poor.Older poor people often face loneliness, depression, a lost sense of purpose, and an inability to live independently in their homes.They also encounter many health service hurdles, including inadequate care coordination, fee-for-service reimbursement that often reflexively encourages medical treatment over other forms of care, and a dysfunctional nursing home industry.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Mental health

The 10 Types of Discrimination You Should Be Aware Of

Discrimination can take on many forms, including age, gender, race, and disability.
Discrimination can occur in any type of environment, from the workplace to social settings.
Strategies to combat discrimination should include educating others, challenging discriminatory attitudes, and advocating for equal rights.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Mental health

Shades of Ace: Exploring The Asexuality Spectrum Within LGBTQIA+

1. Asexuality is a spectrum, meaning that asexual-spectrum people can experience different levels of sexual and romantic attraction.
2. There are various types of asexuality, including demisexual, gray-asexual, and aromantic.
3. Asexual-spectrum individuals can lead happy, fulfilling lives and form meaningful relationships with others, regardless of their level of sexual and romantic attraction.
Brownstoner
9 months ago
Brooklyn real estate

Singer-Songwriter Tracy Bonham Brings Music to Preschool

Not many of Brooklyn's preschools have a familiar name from the 1990s music scene as a teaching artist for its young students.But the Brooklyn Preschool of Science has just that in Tracy Bonham, a two-time Grammy nominee best known for her angsty single, " Mother, Mother," off her 1996 debut album, "The Burdens of Being Upright."
Exchangewire
9 months ago
Marketing tech

Sharethrough The First Ad Exchange to Automatically Remove High-Carbon & Made-for-Advertising Sites

Sharethrough, one of the top global independent omnichannel ad exchanges, has announced two major initiatives that will lower carbon emissions from ad campaigns while providing brands with a cleaner advertising ecosystem: removing made-for-advertising (MFA) sites by default, and the availability of low-emission private marketplaces (PMPs) at no extra cost for advertisers.
www.amny.com
9 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn subway stabbing suspect caught less than 24 hours after bloody murder on J train | amNewYork

Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams Detectives cuffed on Wednesday the prime suspect in a deadly Brooklyn subway stabbing the night before.Jordan Williams, 20, of Queens is accused of brutally stabbing 36-year-old Brooklynite Devictor Ouedraogo aboard northbound J train at approximately 8 p.m. just before it stopped at the Marcy Avenue and Broadway station, police said.
Brooklyn Paper
9 months ago
Brooklyn

'An advocate for music education': Singer-songwriter Tracy Bonham works to teach, save music at Brooklyn preschool * Brooklyn Paper

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Not many of Brooklyn's preschools have a familiar name from the 1990s music scene as a teaching artist for its young students.But the Brooklyn Preschool of Science has just that in Tracy Bonham, a two-time Grammy nominee best known for her angsty single, "Mother, Mother," off her 1996 debut album, "The Burdens of Being Upright."
www.amny.com
9 months ago
Brooklyn

Mother repeatedly stabbed on Brooklyn street while protecting her child in stroller: NYPD | amNewYork

Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams A 34-year-old mother was stabbed multiple times while protecting her 3-year-old daughter from an unhinged woman in Downtown Brooklyn Monday, police said.The victim, who was pushing a stroller with her 3-year-old, got into a dispute with the deranged woman while at the corner of Jay Street and Tillary Street at around 3:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Paper
9 months ago
Brooklyn

Boerum Hill man charged for fatal stabbing elderly neighbor 30 times * Brooklyn Paper

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Authorities arrested a Boerum Hill man for allegedly fatally stabbing his 83-year-old neighbor thirty times inside the elevator of their shared apartment building.Joevani Vale, 27, was arraigned Friday on an indictment for murder, along with assault and attempted assault, in connection with three other incidents that occurred hours before and after the fatal stabbing of Ramon Cintron on April 8.
"I am heartbroken that 83-year-old Ramon Cintron died in such a violent and horrifying way and my condolences go out to his family, friends and neighbors," said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
Brooklyn Paper
9 months ago
Brooklyn

Man shot in buttocks at Williamsburg apartment building: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

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Cops are searching for a perp who they believe shot a 54-year-old man in the buttocks as he climbed the stairs of his Williamsburg apartment building on Wednesday evening.The victim told police he came upon a man he did not know sitting on the staircase of his residential building at 199 Scholes St. at around 6:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Camp Pendleton Marine and accomplice charged with firebombing Costa Mesa Planned Parenthood

(U.S Department of Justice)

FBI agents and naval investigators arrested an active duty U.S. Marine and his alleged accomplice Wednesday on federal charges of firebombing a Costa Mesa Planned Parenthood clinic last year.Chance Brannon, 23, of San Juan Capistrano, a Marine stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Tibet Ergul, 21, of Irvine are accused of being the two masked and hooded individuals who tossed a Molotov cocktail March 13, 2022, igniting a blaze.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

'They're 100% not human': Las Vegas Police investigate reports of extraterrestrial sightings

Big, shiny eyes.Towering nearly 10 feet tall.100% not human.Aliens.That's the 911 call that came into dispatchers last month from a Las Vegas area resident reporting extraterrestrial life in his backyard, just about an hour after local police witnessed an object falling from the sky.The paranormal investigation by police did not turn up any answers.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Look for the giant Cheez-It in the sky: Pop-up takes over Joshua Tree gas station

(Katie Gardner / Cheez-It)

Anyone making the trek into the California high desert this week should look out for the triangular cheddar-orange sign jutting into the horizon.For one week only, Cheez-It has transformed a Joshua Tree gas station into the Cheez-It Stop, a pop-up store featuring merch, postcards and, of course, crackers.
Hogs Haven
9 months ago
Washington Redskins

Can Ron Rivera's Draft Priorities Explain the State of the Commanders' Roster?

Three years and a bit into the coach-centric rebuild, the Washington Commanders' roster is largely a product of Ron Rivera's making.Using Bill-in-Bangkok's depth chart projection as a guide, only four of Washington's 22 starters on offense and defense were on the team when Rivera was hired.They happen to be four of Washington's best players: WR Terry McLaurin, DT Daron Payne, DT Jonathan Allen, DE Montez Sweat.
Hogs Haven
9 months ago
Washington Redskins

Washington Commanders announce 2023 NFL Training Camp dates and locations

The Washington Commanders finished their 3 day, mandatory mini-camp and have another day of meetings and light workouts today before they take a 6 week break.The team announced their training camp schedule yesterday, which includes free 12 open practices.The Washington Commanders training camp will be held July 27 - August 19.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Nobody's happy': junior doctors in Oxford voice NHS frustrations

The chants and honks of support during a strike can be cathartic for some, but for others it can be a time for sombre reflection.I don't have a good answer for that, not one that doesn't include a few swearwords, said one junior doctor with two children, who did not want to be named, when asked about the impact her job has had on her family.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Boris and Carrie Johnson hosted friend at Chequers during Covid restrictions'

Boris and Carrie Johnson hosted a close friend, who helped plan their wedding, overnight at Chequers when a number of Covid restrictions were in place, the Guardian has been told.Dixie Maloney, a corporate events organiser, stayed at the former prime minister's grace-and-favour country mansion on 7 May 2021 when indoor gatherings between different households were banned except when reasonably necessary for reasons such as work or childcare.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

The latest on Trump's historic federal indictment

Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event following his arraignment in Bedminster, New Jersey, on June 13.Amr Alfiky/Reuters Former President Donald Trump made numerous false and misleading claims in a speech he delivered Tuesday night following his afternoon arraignment in Miami federal court to face charges of illegally retaining classified documents and obstructing the federal investigation into his conduct.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Fact check: Debunking Trump's blizzard of dishonesty about his federal indictment

Former President Donald Trump has responded to his federal indictment the way he has responded to various other crises with a blizzard of dishonesty.In posts on his social media platform and in Saturday speeches in Georgia and North Carolina, Trump made numerous false or misleading claims about his handling of classified documents, the FBI's conduct in the related investigation, the Presidential Records Act, his dealings with the federal government prior to the search of his Mar-a-Lago club and residence, and President Joe Biden's own handling of documents.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Why Trump's second indictment may not sink him in 2024

The evidence in the indictment against Donald Trump for his alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office can seem jaw-dropping.The case marks the first time a former president has been indicted in federal court and just the second time a former president had been indicted anywhere (after Trump himself, earlier this year in New York county court).
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

Fact check: Trump's baseless 1,850 boxes' attacks on Biden's legal and normal University of Delaware documents collection

In the weeks before Donald Trump was indicted over his alleged mishandling of classified defense documents and alleged attempt to cover it up, the former president kept arguing that it would be unfair to prosecute him given that President Joe Biden took 1,850 boxes of documents to the University of Delaware.
Medium
9 months ago
Data science

Is ChatGPT a Safe Cyber Space for Businesses?

ChatGPT has captured people's attention and made them curious about how the chatbot could change how they search for information and do other online tasks.However, as they start using the internet in new ways, are they overlooking possible safety risks?One of the most-talked-about dangers of ChatGPT is its "hallucination" problem.
VentureBeat
9 months ago
Data science

Deepmind's AlphaDev discovers sorting algorithms that can revolutionize computing foundations

Join top executives in San Francisco on July 11-12, to hear how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success.Google's artificial intelligence (AI) research lab DeepMind has achieved a remarkable feat in computer science through its latest AI system, AlphaDev.This specialized version of AlphaZero has made a significant breakthrough by uncovering faster sorting and hashing algorithms, which are essential processes utilized trillions of times daily by developers worldwide for data sorting, storage and retrieval.
FanSided
9 months ago
National Football League

Every NFL team's most surprising cut candidate

This offseason, there seems to be a long list of NFL stars who have been cut.However, these aren't the final surprise cuts before the 2023 NFL season starts.Last week, the Minnesota Vikings finally did what we all suspected.They cut Dalvin Cook.It was hardly a surprise since the Vikings made it clear they were moving on.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Arts

Ida B. Wells Society internships mired by funding issues, says Nikole Hannah-Jones

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is a co-founder of The Ida B. Wells Society.She's pictured above in New York in December 2021.Robert Bumsted/AP Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, best known for founding The 1619 Project, said in an interview with a not-for-profit news organization that administrative delays have made it impossible to carry on with several academic projects intended to foster the careers of young Black investigative journalists.
Dodger Blue
9 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodger Stadium Workers Planning Strike If Contract Not Reached Before July

Many Dodger Stadium workers may soon go on strike for better pay and working conditions amid contract negotiations with the Los Angeles Dodgers.The group of employees includes approximately 500 ushers, security, groundskeepers and janitorial workers, who have been working without a contract that expired earlier this year.
Breaking Muscle
9 months ago
Exercise

Heather Connor (47KG) Deadlifts 200 Kilograms (440.9 Pounds) For New IPF World Record - Breaking Muscle

Connor has added more jewels to her deadlift crown.When it comes to "pulling" off the seemingly impossible on monstrous deadlifts, Heather Connor is unmatched.During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Valletta, Malta, the superstar pulled another heavy rabbit out of her black top hat when she deadlifted 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) raw.
Breaking Muscle
9 months ago
Exercise

Strongman Leon Miroshnik Deadlifts 410 Kilograms (903.9 Pounds), Nearly 4 Times His Body Weight - Breaking Muscle

Miroshnik made this pull look easy for an athlete of his size.There is one rather simple but very effective way to distinguish one's self in the strongman sphere: lift extremely heavy objects - from the floor, above your head, any way you can.That's precisely what Leon Miroshnik recently accomplished, in turn distinguishing himself among his strength peers.
Food & Beverage Magazine
9 months ago
Food & drink

MCCAIN FOODS ANNOUNCES EPIC THROWDOWN LIVE WINNERS

McCain Foods, a leading supplier of innovative foodservice frozen potato and appetizer products, is pleased to announce the winning chefs, recipe concepts and charities receiving donations totaling $50,000 at the EPIC Throwdown LIVE held at the 2023 National Restaurant Association Show, May 20-23."In one epic weekend, seven chefs inspired food operators of all types with eight versatile dishes featuring our award-winning McCain Mini Mashers potato bites," said Tracy Hostetler, VP, head of North American Potato Marketing at McCain Foods.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Man City to mark treble with open-top bus parade

Manchester City will hold an open-top bus parade in Manchester city centre on Monday to celebrate the club's Treble win.It followed Premier League and FA Cup successes this season."We're sure the parade will be a joyous and unforgettable occasion," said Manchester City Council leader Cllr Bev Craig.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Colombian Children Rescued From Jungle Are Said to Be in Good Health

Four Colombian children who survived in the Colombian jungle for 40 days after their plane crashed were eager to play and asked for books to read, officials said on Saturday, one day after the group was rescued.The siblings, aged 1 to 13, were recuperating at a military hospital in Bogota, the capital, and were said to be in good health and spirits on Saturday, when they were visited by President Gustavo Petro and other officials.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Orange and Smoky Skies Over a Province That Rolled Back Climate Measures

Image Smoke and haze from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec over Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday.Credit...Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press, via Associated Press This was a week when residents of the three largest cities in Eastern Canada Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal experienced a phenomenon that has become all too familiar to anyone who lives in Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

Top 10 Cutting-Edge Gifts for Father's Day - Yanko Design

Father's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the important role our fathers and father figures play in our lives.Finding the perfect gift for dads can be challenging, as they often claim not to want anything or already have everything they need.However, when Father's Day arrives, it's essential to show your appreciation with a fantastic gift.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago
Design

Bauhutte designs ergonomically comfortable laptop cushion stand for lazy gamers - Yanko Design

Gaming as an industry is evolving into a source of entertainment and professional sports, given the level of engagement it offers.While Esports gamers prefer a professional setup to home in the advantage, a casual gamer churning time on a mobile device or even a laptop prefers a more comfortable setup.
GSMArena.com
9 months ago
Mobile UX

Infinix Note 30 5G with bypass charging to be priced under INR 15000 in India

Infinix has announced that its Note 30 5G smartphone will launch in India under INR 15,000.The phone is launching on June 14.The Infinix Note 30 5G features what the company calls bypass charging.When the phone is being used while charging, the phone automatically splits the incoming power and can send 30% of it directly to the motherboard with the rest going to the battery.
www.housingwire.com
9 months ago
Real estate

Opinion: A call for community capital

Residential real estate is the single largest physical asset class.In the U.S. alone, the aggregate value of houses exceeds $45 trillion.As such, this sector attracts investors and entrepreneurs alike and spurs a huge ecosystem.Yearly transactions are measured in the trillions, and with such staggering amounts at play, one is reminded of the apocryphal story of bank robber Willie Sutton.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
9 months ago
Real estate

What is PITI and How Does it Affect Your Mortgage?

The mortgage industry has its own language, and in order to understand it, homebuyers need to learn different acronyms and jargon when shopping for a home loan.A typical home loan payment or mortgage payment involves a single payment, which is the sum of four different line items: the loan principal, interest, taxes, and insurance - also referred to as PITI.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Screaming mother witnessed savage' Annecy stabbing in French Alps latest

1686230048 One of the children injured in a knife attack in a playground in France is a British national.Foreign secretary James Cleverly confirmed their nationality in a statement following multiple stabbings in the town of Annecy in the French alps.President Emmanuel Macron called the attack an act of absolute cowardice and said the nation is in shock.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Screaming mother witnessed savage' Annecy stabbing in French Alps latest

1686230048 One of the children injured in a knife attack in a playground in France is a British national.Foreign secretary James Cleverly confirmed their nationality in a statement following multiple stabbings in the town of Annecy in the French alps.President Emmanuel Macron called the attack an act of absolute cowardice and said the nation is in shock.
RMNB
9 months ago
Washington Capitals

How a second Calder Cup championship could cement Todd Nelson's legacy as one of the greatest coaches in AHL history

The AHL's 2023 Calder Cup Finals will kick off from Palm Desert, California on Thursday night at 10 pm.The Eastern Conference Champion Hershey Bears will face off against the first-year Coachella Valley Firebirds, the winner of the West's title.Much has been made of the Bears' top prospects in the postseason, but one of the more intriguing storylines of this series will be behind the benches.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
9 months ago
Washington DC

New Construction Home in Wesley Heights - Washingtonian

Welcome to this beautiful new construction home featuring seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half baths, and approximately 7,000 square feet.Step inside to white oak hardwood floors, and designer finishes and fixtures throughout.Double sliding doors open from the family room to the screened-in porch, patio, and lawn, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor living space.
time.com
9 months ago
OMG science

How to Help The Fishing Industry? Stop Fishing So Much

1. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an effective way to protect ocean ecosystems and promote sustainable fishing practices.
2. MPAs have been successful in restoring fish populations, allowing them to recover from overfishing.
3. A combination of MPAs and improved fisheries management can help protect ocean ecosystems and ensure sustainable fishing for future generations.
MLB Trade Rumors
9 months ago
Major League Baseball

MLBTR Data Entry And Analysis Position Filled

June 8: This position has been filled.Thanks to all who applied.May 23: MLB Trade Rumors is seeking help for a part-time position involving data entry and analysis.This position will pay hourly and will require approximately five hours per week.Responsibilities will include:


Collecting and auditing data from multiple sources and entering it into our tracking system
Creating and analyzing reports utilizing data from Google Analytics and social media
Contacting employees to verify scheduling discrepancies
Identifying opportunities to increase traffic on MLB Trade Rumors, Hoops Rumors, Pro Football Rumors, and Pro Hockey Rumors



Generally, the work will be spread out so that it's about one hour per weekday, with some flexibility on the time of day.
Portland Mercury
9 months ago
Portland

City Council Approves Daytime Camping Ban; Legal Challenges Could Arise

An ordinance that heavily restricts where and when unhoused residents can rest in the city was approved by the Portland City Council 3-1 on Wednesday, June 7.Commissioner Carmen Rubio was the lone "no" vote.Commissioner Mingus Mapps was absent.The ordinance was brought forward by Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's office the week prior, drawing five hours of public testimony and written comments from almost 500 people.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
9 months ago
Boston real estate

Explore Lexington MA Parks Near Emerson Gardens: A Local Guide Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Picture yourself strolling through lush greenery, breathing in the crisp fresh air and experiencing the serenity of nature - all just steps away from your home at Emerson Gardens.That's exactly what you'll find when you explore the stunning parks near Lexington, Massachusetts.From picturesque picnic spots to enchanting hiking trails, the town's outdoor gems offer an idyllic escape from daily hustle and bustle.
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
9 months ago
Boston real estate

Discover The Best Restaurants Near Emerson Gardens In Lexington MA Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Discover the Best Restaurants Near Emerson Gardens in Lexington MA
Craving the ultimate dining experience near Lexington's picturesque Emerson Gardens?We've got you covered!Follow our culinary trail and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine from the top restaurants that will delight your taste buds like a symphony orchestra of flavors.
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