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The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Soon after a baby is born, it's getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put the newborn directly on their chest.This skin-to-skin contact is often termed kangaroo care, as it mimics the way kangaroos provide warmth and security to babies.

Though he grew up just a few miles away, Jonah Markowitz, a photographer and documentarian based in Brooklyn, knew little about the neighborhood of Kensington before 2021.That's when he noticed, in New York City data from the year before, that an outsize portion of applications for new business licenses came from the area that included Kensington.

Here is a list of food items and experiences I've been pitched in relation to Father's Day: "grill essentials," various whiskeys and rums, a meat thermometer, Omaha steaks, coffee pods you're supposed to take camping, craft beer, cast iron products, ethically made BBQ sauce, a kit to make a cocktail called "The Vasectomy," and a night at a Japanese restaurant with a "beef menu."

Dating apps are the costar of "Swiping America," a reality TV series streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max) where four single millennials and Gen Z'ers sample the dating scene in a new city every episode.The romantic documentary, or rom-doc, debuts Thursday, June 15, with two episodes, the second set in Miami.

At a warehouse in Irving Park, a group of teenage boys and young men between the ages of 14 and 20 sat on couches in a recording studio Wednesday afternoon, taking turns freestyling over a loud beat that bounced off the walls of the glowing room.Music producer and sound engineer Johnny Rayborn maneuvered the settings on his soundboard at the front, looping beats and cutting segments of audio.

President Joe Biden departs a celebration marking Jewish American Heritage Month in the East Room of the White House on May 16, 2023, in Washington, D.C.The event focused on the Biden Administration's efforts to combat rising antisemitism.Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images A recently released White House strategic plan on combatting antisemitism, while including numerous mentions of "cross community solidarity" and the importance of combatting all forms of hate, fails to promote a framework that makes that kind of solidarity possible.

According to a study by Ernst & Young, there is one trait that is shared by 94% of women who hold C-suite level positions.PepsiCO CEO Indra Nooyi has it.So does former Hewlitt-Packard CEO Meg Whitman.Elevance Health CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux and Sheex CEO Michelle Marciniak possess it as well.So, what is this trait?

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Dezeen School Shows: a fashion collection that aims to evoke childhood memories and another informed by Disney's The Little Mermaid are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar.Also featured are a fashion project that combines traditional Pakistani and Qatari silhouettes and a gothic clothing collection that aims to express "the darker emotions triggered by the pandemic".

The enchanting fragrance of fresh croissants enveloping the streets early in the morning - nothing screams France more than this peculiar smell.Personally, it is the first thing I notice when I come back to the country, and the one I miss the most when I am away.After living in France for a while, going out to get a warm croissant in the morning becomes a decadent habit that fails to get old.

David Toutain, who brought acclaim to Agapé Substance before jumping ship back in December 2012, returned to the Paris scene with this signature restaurant in 2013.His meticulous and conceptual cooking highlights seasonal produce, with vegetables often playing the starring role.This is by no means a vegetarian restaurant, but Toutain's ability to bring out the beauty in oft-ignored roots reminds us of his former boss Alain Passard.

The youngest person recognised in the King's Birthday Honours has said his amazing gong shows charity can start at any age.Junior Jay Frood, 18, from Merseyside, has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to vulnerable children after campaigning against bullying, which he suffered from the age of six due to his love of dancing.

University applicants' personal statements are read for just two minutes on average, a report has suggested.The majority of higher education admissions professionals said decisions about which applicants should be offered a university or college place are primarily made on the basis of grades, a survey found.

A devoted father-of-two was making up to 100 bets a day on betting websites and had previously racked up 18,000 in debts due to a pervasive gambling addiction before he took his own life, an inquest has heard.Luke Ashton, 40, from Leicester, who died on April 22 2021, was a happy man who had no diagnosed mental health issues, his wife Annie told an inquest into her husband's death on Wednesday.

The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of Brexit on Britain's readiness for the virus and the government's handling of the pandemic.Two years after then-PM Boris Johnson announced a public inquiry would be set up, chairwoman Baroness Hallett will officially begin the first day of evidence on Tuesday.

Bereaved families holding pictures of their loved ones lined up outside the UK Covid-19 Inquiry building as the major probe into the handling of the pandemic officially began its public hearings.Members of the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice (CBFFJ) campaign group travelled to the London site to express frustration at feeling excluded from sharing key evidence with the inquiry.

The voices of some of those who suffered most in the pandemic will be heard as the UK Covid-19 Inquiry officially begins its first day of evidence.Two years after then-prime minister Boris Johnson announced a public inquiry would be set up, chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett will formally open the first substantive hearing on Tuesday.

Ayo Walker Typically, one hears the term "carceral" used in discussions of prisons and jails.One significant aim of the prison abolition movement is to critique and eliminate carceral forms of state punishment that encage, degrade and dehumanize human beings while stripping them of agency.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA community, and today we look at those represented by the "I" which stands for "intersex."In a broadcast exclusive, we are joined by the filmmaker and three stars of a new documentary, Every Body, which follows their work as intersex activists who share childhoods marked by shame, secrecy and nonconsensual surgeries.

This article is part of a VB special issue.Read the full series here: Building the foundation for customer data quality.From Netflix to Amazon, almost every company today is racing to grow its business through personalization.They are using data; they are pushing out ads, recommendations and messages; and they are expecting customers to interact with those communications for increased sales and long-term relationships.

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning "a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey" which, as a play on words, turns the words "Jack Daniels" into "Bad Spaniels" and the descriptive phrase "Old No. 7 Brand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey" into "The Old No. 2 On Your Tennessee Carpet" does not receive special First Amendment treatment where the accused infringer used the trademarks at issue to designate the source of its own goods and that, with respect to a Lanham Act dilution by tarnishment claim, "[t]he use of a mark does not count as noncommercial just because it parodies, or otherwise comments on, another's products."[1]

Ibram X. Kendi's books have become a frequent target for the library book-banning movement.It's been a swift backlash for the author, historian, and director of Boston University's Center for Antiracist Research, whose New York Times No. 1 bestseller, How To Be An Antiracist, popularized the term "antiracism" and became a prominent resource for Americans working to process the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.

Rome's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade wound its way through the Italian capital on Saturday, providing a colorful counterpoint to the national government's crackdown on surrogate pregnancies and same-sex parents.About three dozen floats joined the event, including one celebrating what LGBTQ+ activists dub the rainbow families of same-sex couples with children.

There's no shortage of budding entrepreneurs making one-of-a-kind, beautiful (and delicious) products.But between big-box stores and a host of online marketplaces, finding a small business that meets your interests can feel like a never-ending hunt.Luckily, home cooks and hosts alike can have their pick of products while supporting craftspeople, brands, and shops, below.

Phenomenal Spirits is pleased to announce the appointment of spirits industry veteran, Barrie Sly, to the position of International Commercial Manager, based in the UK.In this role, Barrie will report to Phenomenal Spirits Founder and CEO, Karthik Sudhir, and oversee an aggressive global growth plan for Phenomenal Spirits brands including RY3 Whiskey and Ron Izalco Rum.

Top Justice Department officials on Friday are expected to announce the findings of a two-year long investigation of the policing practices of the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, people briefed on the matter said.The pattern or practice review followed the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in Floyd's murder.

Aileen M. Cannon, the Federal District Court judge assigned to preside over former President Donald J. Trump's classified documents case, has scant experience running criminal trials, calling into question her readiness to handle what is likely to be an extraordinarily complex and high-profile courtroom clash.

Time and advice, Abraham Lincoln famously said, are a lawyer's stock in trade.If so, then the two most important tools in a law practice may just be the calendar and the document management system.Through the calendar, the lawyer manages time, and through documents the lawyer dispenses and memorializes advice.

Teens in the US are suffering.The reasons are many, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, fears stemming from unrelenting school shootings, and anguish about climate change.As a result, suicide rates have skyrocketed over the last decade, with suicide now the second leading cause of death among teens.

John Coghlan understands how Canadian track fans might fall into the trap of thinking something is amiss with Andre De Grasse when he isn't in championship form early in the outdoor season.But any concern, the coach says, should be eased by looking at the sprinter's history and accomplishments."He's surprised people a few times when they thought he wasn't setting the world [on fire] and then shows up at the right time," said Coghlan, who has worked with De Grasse since last November.

There are plenty of questions for England manager Gareth Southgate to ponder as his side prepare for two crucial European qualifiers this month.Just 19 days after the Premier League season ended, England face Malta in Ta' Qali on Friday, before playing North Macedonia at Old Trafford three days later.

Traveling solo offers the opportunity for self-discovery, introspection, and personal growth while exploring nature and different cultures.Travel encourages personal growth, self-awareness, and embracing new experiences to learn more about yourself.Solitude allows for self-introspection and contemplation of your life goals without any distractions, just you and yourself.

June 13, 2023 - Before arriving at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Michael Dillon, MPH '23, spent more than three decades managing mergers and acquisitions at PricewaterhouseCoopers.He discussed how he combined his previous work experience with his Harvard Chan School education to launch a "second act"-advancing health equity for the LGBTQ community.

Inspired by the success of his initiative in New York City, chef John Fraser is bringing the Industry Table to his restaurant Ardor in West Hollywood at the Edition hotel.The program offers industry professionals working in the hospitality industry the opportunity to dine at Ardor (or at a select number of his NYC places) at cost, which amounts to a 70 percent discount.

Peers are launching an inquiry into private health companies paid millions of pounds to courier NHS medicines in England, after the Guardian exposed how sick children and adults were being harmed by botched, delayed or missed deliveries.The House of Lords public services committee will examine the extent of the problems in homecare medicine services, and the impact on patients, clinicians and the wider health service.

Bereaved family members whose loved ones died of Covid have gathered in west London as the first public hearings in the inquiry into the government's response to the pandemic began, more than three years after the virus was first reported in Wuhan, China.Dressed in red and holding photographs of their those lost to the virus, members of the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice campaign group stood outside Dorland House in Paddington on Tuesday and spoke emotionally of the government's failings during the pandemic, which has claimed more than 227,000 lives in the UK.

Uniqlo is aiming to create "modern classics" that people wear for longer to be more sustainable, says the clothing retailer's UK COO Alessandro Dudech, but questions remain over whether the strategy is working.Speaking at the opening of the Japanese brand's latest UK store in Covent Garden, Dudech explained how Uniqlo aims to differentiate itself from fast-fashion brands by incrementally improving the design of its clothes and focusing on longevity, including by launching repair services in its stores.

Dezeen School Shows: a sports centre dedicated to empowering girls and a project that addresses the growing need for offline spaces within the neurodivergent community are included in Dezeen's latest school by students at Birmingham City University.Also featured is a sustainable flagship store prioritising eco-friendly retail practices and a clothing rental hub designed for the fashion-forward Gen Z community.

The New England Patriots ' offseason workout program is almost in the books.Before the team heads off to its vacation, however, there is one more big item on the calendar: mandatory minicamp.The Patriots' 2023 minicamp, which is the only must-attend event for players throughout the spring, will be kicked off on Monday.

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CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner and Club America attacker Alejandro Zendejas headline the 23-player roster that will represent the U.S. at the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, which takes place between June 16 and July 16.

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Right now, AI does what we want.But what if it gets to the point where it only does what it wants?The current AI gold rush might leave many thinking about what AI might look like as it develops.In this post, we'll discuss sentient AI, what it could look like, and if we should be worried about a world where robots are conscious (with scientific insight, too).

Jessie Maple, who built careers as a camerawoman and an independent filmmaker when Black women were almost nonexistent in those fields, and who then left meticulous instructions for later generations to follow in her footsteps, died on May 30 at her home in Atlanta.She was 86.Her death was confirmed by E. Danielle Butler, her longtime assistant and the co-author of her self-published 2019 memoir, The Maple Crew.

Former Cardinals player J.J. Watt publicly addressed the viral Baby Gronk story, and his wholesome take will resonate with most parents.Ex- Arizona Cardinals pass-rusher J.J. Watt has since retired from the NFL, but he's still using his platform to share his opinions on trending stories across the league.

Picture yourself sipping your morning coffee as you watch the sun rise over historic battlegrounds, where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired in 1775.Now imagine having that experience every day from the comfort of your own home.Welcome to Lexington, Massachusetts, where luxury townhouses and condos offer residents a unique blend of modern living and rich American history.

Something must be done to stop families having to go through the trauma of losing mothers, daughters and sisters as a result of homicides against women, the Bishop of London has warned.Dame Sarah Mullally, the first woman to take on the role, told The Independent that the gulf left behind when a woman is murdered is truly unfathomable.

The Iranian journalist Niloufar Hamedi specialized in covering women's issues.So when her editor noticed an Instagram post about a young woman in a hospital in bad shape after being arrested for violating the country's strict Islamic dress code, Ms. Hamedi headed straight there.She found relatives of the woman, Mahsa Amini, 22, holding each other tightly in a fluorescent-lit ward inside Tehran's Kasra Hospital.

A doctor whose father died after contracting Covid has said the inquiry will be a farce if bereaved families are not able to give evidence.The Covid Bereaved Families for Justice group had put forward 20 people to be considered as witnesses for the first module of the Covid-19 Inquiry, but said none have been called to give evidence.

Dezeen School Shows: a printmaking project exploring the artist's Qatari heritage and a multi-sensory flower installation are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar.Also included is a design for a future city informed by traditional housing and an interactive library that immerses young people in Arabic.