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Mets360
3 months ago
New York Mets

On The Athletic's Mets fan survey 2024

Mets fans can expect excellent coverage from writers Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic.
The reader survey conducted by The Athletic on Mets fans received mixed reviews. [ more ]
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Chicago Tribune
11 months ago
Chicago

Laura Washington: As mayor, Brandon Johnson must uplift transparency and ethics in government

Will Brandon Johnson bring back the light that flickered and died under his predecessor?On Monday, Johnson will replace the first Chicago mayor in modern times to make corruption fighting and good government a top priority.Lori Lightfoot won City Hall on the steam of her campaign motto, "Bring in the Light," by uplifting transparency and ethics in government.
www.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Health

New FDA rules allow more gay, bisexual men to donate blood

By Matthew Perrone | Associated Press WASHINGTON Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can give blood in the U.S. without abstaining from sex under updated federal health guidelines that focus on donors' behavior, not their sexual orientation.The Food and Drug Administration guidelines finalized Thursday ease decades-old restrictions designed to protect the blood supply from HIV.
time.com
11 months ago
Health

New Rules Allow More Gay Men to Donate Blood in the U.S.

WASHINGTON Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can donate blood in the U.S. without abstaining from sex, under a federal policy finalized Thursday by health regulators.The Food and Drug Administration guidelines ease decades-old restrictions designed to protect the blood supply from HIV.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Government must not politicise Covid memorial plans'

The government must not politicise plans to memorialise the Covid-19 pandemic, the chair of the UK commemoration commission has said, as she urged more people to submit ideas on how to remember the nation's experience.Nicky Morgan, a former Conservative cabinet minister, said ministers would be unwise to put any political spin on plans when they decide on what form memorials will take.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Health

Anxiety screening for children should begin as early as age 8, task force advises

Pediatricians should screen children as young as 8 for anxiety and kids 12 and older for depression during routine well checks, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said Tuesday.
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www.berkeleyside.org
11 months ago
Books

Picture book authors aim to expand kids' palates, healthy eating at Bay Area Book Festival, May 6

Picture books about food have been entertaining children for generations you can probably name one or maybe a dozen.Cooking the Books, a program on May 6 at this year's Bay Area Book Festival, will give kids the chance to actually taste some of the ideas from five award-winning picture book authors, who aim to make healthy eating fun and creative.
Mental health
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Mental health

Dogs with dementia also have sleep problems, finds study

From loud snores to twitching paws, dogs often appear to have a penchant for a good snooze.But researchers have said elderly canines with dementia appear to spend less time slumbering than those with healthy brains mirroring patterns seen in humans.It has long been known that people with dementia can experience sleep problems, including finding it harder to get to sleep.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Mental health

Children more candid about mental health when talking to robot, study finds

The Nao robot looks more like a prop from a low-budget sci-fi film than the cutting edge of medical research.
Medscape
1 year ago
Mental health

Small Study Finds No Obvious Physical Causes for Long COVID

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center.
moreMental health
The Verge
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

BuzzFeed is using AI to write SEO-bait travel guides

BuzzFeed has taken its next step into AI-written content and started publishing AI-generated travel guides, as reported by Futurism.The publisher's first AI-generated articles were ad-lib quizzes that were largely innocuous, but the travel guides appear to be a more brazen play to attract search traffic about different destinations.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Wellness

Why Do I Feel More Anxious at Night?

Q: Whenever I'm trying to fall asleep at night, a bunch of anxious thoughts and embarrassing memories come racing into my mind, preventing me from drifting off.Why does this happen and is there anything I can do about it?Whether you're ticking through tomorrow's to-do list or dwelling on past regrets, it's normal for worries and fears to surface at night, experts say.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FA announces bodycam trial for grassroots referees

Referees in four English grassroots leagues are set to wear bodycams, in what the Football Association says is the first such trial in the world.The trial starts this weekend in Middlesbrough before being extended to Liverpool, Worcester and Essex.FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said he hoped it would have a "positive impact" on behaviour towards officials.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

Watchdog warning over police use of Chinese-made surveillance equipment

B ritish police forces are shot through with Chinese cameras, drones and other surveillance equipment, a watchdog has warned.Biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner Fraser Sampson said the findings of a survey carried out by his office (the OBSCC) also suggested bodies using the equipment were generally aware that there are security and ethical concerns about the companies supplying their kit.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC parents

Asking Readers (Again) About Leaving Their Jobs

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.In the spring of 2022, as a surge in job departures was cresting in the United States (more than 40 million people left their jobs in 2021), the Special Projects team at The New York Times wanted to know how quitting had changed people's lives.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ukranian refugees struggling to rent in UK, survey suggests

Ukrainians who have come to the UK are having trouble renting because they do not have a guarantor or references, a survey suggests.Some have moved addresses since arriving in the country as a result of relationship difficulties with their sponsor, the findings also indicate.Meanwhile, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who are now working in Britain after fleeing war in their homeland, albeit in different roles than they held before.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ukranian refugees struggling to rent in UK, survey suggests

Ukrainians who have come to the UK are having trouble renting because they do not have a guarantor or references, a survey suggests.Some have moved addresses since arriving in the country as a result of relationship difficulties with their sponsor, the findings also indicate.Meanwhile there has been a significant increase in the number of people who are now working in Britain after fleeing war in their homeland, albeit in different roles than they held before.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

How just 39 minutes of sleep can make or break your child's health, happiness and school day | CNN

Editor's Note: Want to sleep better?During Sleep Awareness Week, sign up for CNN's Sleep, But Better newsletter series.Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.One of the keys to keeping your child happy and healthy is making sure they get enough sleep consistently, a new study has found.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Does drinking alcohol affect your dementia risk? We asked a researcher for insights

A new study looks for associations between changes in alcohol consumption and the risk of dementia, in research that is based on nearly 4 million people in South Korea.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images If you're worried that drinking alcohol could raise the risk of dementia as you get older, a large new study from South Korea can provide some insights.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Health

Drinking tea may be linked to lower risk of death, study suggests

It is a welcome piece of research for those who regard having a cup of tea as one of life's everyday pleasures.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US politics

DeSantis saying Ukraine support is not vital' national interest sparks backlash in GOP

Several key Republican senators on Tuesday pushed back against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent comments that US support for Ukraine is not a vital national interest, exposing a key intraparty fault line ahead of the 2024 election.To say this doesn't matter is to say that war crimes don't matter, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham told CNN, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression will go beyond Ukraine and that if you don't get that, you're not listening to what he's saying.
Medium
1 year ago
UX design

The disastrous mistake UX designers do in job interviews

I present you my views on the project and ask you a bunch of questions.You answer and share your thoughts, but only on the things I ask about.Then, I realise that the conversation has been quite one-sided so I try to change that and say "okay, do you have any questions for me?"You reply with a short "no, I'm good."
Medium
1 year ago
UX design

How to evaluate the UX maturity of a company

I was presented with this opportunity in the summer of 2015.Until that point, I had spent two years living in Germany and working for an early-stage startup in Luxembourg.It was the job that I moved abroad for.Now, I finally had the chance to move to London and kickstart my UX design career there.Or so I thought.
Matejlatin
1 year ago
UX design

How to evaluate the UX maturity of a company | Matej Latin

Something wasn't right.I had just received the work contract to review and the name of the role stated throughout was only "designer."But it was the job that would finally allow me to move to London, something that I had wanted for a long time, so I ignored my gut feeling and signed it.I was presented with this opportunity in the summer of 2015.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Sutton explores referee abuse in grassroots football

Former Celtic and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton referees a grassroots football game and speaks with 18-year-old Megan, who recalls the abuse she's received over the three years she's been doing it.Hundreds of grassroots football referees responded to a questionnaire conducted by BBC Radio 5 Live, saying they fear for their safety when taking charge of matches and are dissatisfied with the current measures in place to tackle the abuse.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
Tech industry

EU seeks input on making tech companies pay for ISPs' network upgrades

The European Union government is seeking public input on a controversial proposal to make online platforms pay for telecom companies' broadband network upgrades and expansions.If it goes forward, tech companies like Google and Netflix and possibly many others could have to make payments toward the financing of broadband network deployment.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Election Day in Chicago: Everything you need to know about Tuesday's vote for mayor, City Council and police district council

Chicago voters will be casting ballots for mayor, members of the City Council and, for the first time in city history, members of police district councils on Tuesday.Early voting -both in person and by mail - has been ongoing for weeks.But if you haven't made your choices yet, we have organized our coverage to help you make up your mind.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Mental health

The big idea: your personality is not set in stone

Have you ever wished you could be better organised or more sociable?Or more inventive and original?Perhaps you're a constant worrier, and you'd prefer to be a little more carefree?If any of these thoughts ring true, you are far from alone.A number of surveys show that at least two-thirds of people would like to change some element of their personality.
time.com
1 year ago
Wellness

People Are Far Less Likely to Get Long COVID After Omicron, Study Finds

Researchers still have a lot to learn about Long COVIDwhen symptoms linger long after a COVID-19 infection is overbut new data suggest there may be some good news for people infected with the virus more recently.In a study that will be presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in April (and which has not yet been published), researchers report that people who tested positive for COVID-19 during Omicron waves were no more likely to report lingering symptoms after recovery than people who had never had COVID-19.
Medium
1 year ago
UX design

7 key KPIs in UX Research.

When conducting research, you need to measure the effectiveness of your product or prototype.UX KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) allow us to measure the success of UX activities.Generally, design KPIs are divided into two types: behavioral and attitudinal.Behavioral metrics are measurements relating to customer behavior and their expected engagement.
MUO
1 year ago
Productivity

8 Tasks Freelancers Should Automate to Be More Productive

You'll find yourself juggling several tasks as your freelance career progresses.Yes, you'll earn more if you work more.And although it would feel great to meet your income targets, taking on too many responsibilities will yield negligible results.You'll only end up exhausted.To free up your busy schedule, let's explore which tasks you can offload to automation tools.
Medium
1 year ago
Career

Spent 6 Years Studying Law, Quit to Become a Copywriter

I wasted my best years trying to become a good (or at least decent) lawyer.
Now I'm a writer - I started out as a copywriter and currently rolling UX/UI.
But the real question is, who are you?
the Guardian
1 year ago
Exercise

Wild swimming: health miracle or a high-risk pastime?

f you happen to know an outdoor or wild swimmer - and you're reading the Observer, so let's face it, you almost certainly do - they may well have been especially euphoric last week.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

The UK's asylum backlog has topped 160,000 for the first time since current records began.A total of 160,919 asylum seekers were waiting for an initial decision on their claim at the end of December.This was up 60% from 100,564 for the same period in 2021 and the highest figure since current records began in 2010, Home Office figures published on Thursday show.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Just 4% of men applying to be sperm donors end up donating study

Just 4% of men who apply to be sperm donors in Denmark and the US from which the UK takes over half its donations get through the process, new research shows.The British expert behind the study said the UK's system for sperm donation is flawed and more must be done to make it easier for men to donate.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Doctors in Wales consider striking for first time

Doctors in Wales are considering going on strike for the first time, the British Medical Association Cymru has said.Almost two-thirds of hospital doctors surveyed by the union this month said they would be willing to take some form of industrial action, including strikes, over their current pay and conditions.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

NHS recruitment drive for thousands of nurses amid record staff vacancies

The NHS has launched its annual nationwide drive to recruit more nurses as it tries to fill tens of thousands of vacancies across England.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Britons who drink two or more cups of tea have lower death risk, study suggests

Britons who drink black tea tend to have a lower risk of mortality compared to those who don't, a new observational study has suggested.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

PM questions his past 'attitudes' towards women amid misogyny row at parliament

Boris Johnson has questioned his own past "attitudes" towards women, as controversy rages over misogyny at Westminster.
Theregister
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

FTC: BetterHelp gave people's mental health info to Facebook

Even if you don't know anyone who has used BetterHelp's services, podcast fans will recognize it from its annoying adverts for its online therapists.American regulators, however, allege the company's relationship with the advertising industry is more perverse than a mere irritating jingle, claiming it betrayed loyalties that should lie with customers by passing on their mental health info to Facebook, Snapchat and others.
The National Law Review
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

FTC Announces Proposed Order against BetterHelp for Disclosing Sensitive Mental Health Information to Third Parties for Targeted Advertising Purposes

On March 2, 2023, the FTC announced a proposed order against BetterHelp, Inc., an online mental health counseling service, for sharing consumer data, including sensitive mental health information, with third parties for targeted advertising and other purposes.The FTC's proposed order is notable, in that it is the first such order that would return funds to consumers whose health data was affected.
TechCrunch
1 year ago
Privacy professionals

To better manage cybersecurity risk, extend zero-trust principles to third parties

Today's cybersecurity landscape requires an agile and data-driven risk management strategy to deal with the ever-expanding third-party attack surface.
AdExchanger
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Keep It Confidential; Taking License | AdExchanger

The Federal Trade Commission has no patience for companies that misuse sensitive data.BetterHelp's actions were somewhat sinister.According to the FTC's , the company explicitly promised consumers it was using their data for counseling purposes only.Turns out, it was using the data to target and retarget consumers with ads online.
MarTech
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Tips to incorporate knowledge collection into your daily workflows

This week at Forrester's B2B Summit in Austin (my first in-person event in years), Jackie Palmer, VP of product marketing at Demandbase, and I chatted about the inconveniences inherent to our current working culture and environment.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on the asylum backlog: sticking plasters are no solution | Editorial

Since Rishi Sunak announced his plan to reduce the number of unprocessed asylum claims, the backlog has swelled.Some 166,000 people are now waiting for a decision on their case.Political pressure is mounting on the government.The doubling of migrant hunts targeting hotels housing asylum seekers such as the recent protests organised by far-right groups in Knowsley only adds to the urgency of this situation.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

Asylum claims for 12,000 to be considered without face-to-face interview

Some 12,000 asylum seekers to the UK are to be considered for refugee status without face-to-face interviews.A 10-page Home Office questionnaire will decide the cases of people from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Libya, Syria and Yemen who applied before last July.The move aims to reduce the asylum backlog which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to end this year.
time.com
1 year ago
Wellness

FDA Moves to Ease Rules for Blood Donations from Gay Men

WASHINGTON The U.S. is moving to further ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men and other groups that typically face higher risks of HIV.The Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced draft guidelines that would do away with the current three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.
Portland Mercury
1 year ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Kansas Defends Abortion, Rats Love Cars, and Can Nick Kristof Really Return to the New York Times?

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Children doing less physical activity following lockdown, study suggests

Children's physical activity levels fell below national guidelines in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research suggests
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

YouTube Music opens Listening Room with a free 1 year subscription in return for feedback

The developers behind YouTube Music have announced a new Listening Room - a Discord channel for users to give feedback on early access features.Anyone can apply and they'll need to answer a questionnaire about their musical type and their subscription of choice.The requirements are that you have to be a lover of music, give regular feedback through conversations and polls, and use YouTube Music as your primary audio streaming service for a year (though you're free to continue using another service at the same time).
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

iPhone 14 satellite SOS now enabled in the US in Canada , coming to parts of Europe next month

Starting today iPhone 14 owners in the US and Canada can use the Emergency SOS via satellite feature.Next month owners in France, Germany, Ireland and the UK will be able to do the same.The feature lets you get in touch with emergency services even in areas with no cell or Wi-Fi connectivity.This may be somewhere out in the wilderness or it might be in the heart of a city after a natural disaster brought down the power grid and communications.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Google Play Store might be removing app permissions overview in favor of new Data Safety info

Back in May last year, Google introduced a new Data Safety section for apps published on the Play Store.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

3 Meditation Apps to Help You Sleep Better

Cost: Free content is limited.Paid plans are $15 a month or $70 a year.A lifetime membership costs $400.How it works: Answer a survey to home in on the best content for your needs, whether you're looking to focus better or to minimize stress.Tap through guided meditations and mindfulness tips.For sleep: Dream of nodding off to Harry Styles's voice?
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

This New Website Is Like Match.Com for Homebuyers and Sellers - Washingtonian

It's the most frustrating Catch-22 of the current housing market: The inventory of homes for sale in Washington is ridiculously low.
time.com
1 year ago
Wellness

How to Manage Catastrophic Thinking

When something really bad happens to you, how do you think about your future?Catastrophizers think, Everything will now unravel, and my life will be ruined.This mindset turns out to be an enormous impediment to happiness and, even worse, it is a major risk factor for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
TechRadar
1 year ago
Marketing

Demand gen vs lead gen: What's the difference?

(Image credit: DC Studio / Shutterstock)
If you're preparing a marketing and sales strategy, you're likely looking at different ways to engage with potential customers-and that's where demand and lead generation comes in.Demand generation and lead generation are key to attracting new customers and monetizing your sales funnel, but they're used at different stages of the process.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Is Your Kid Growing Up Too Fast? Here's How to Check.

Kids mature at different rates, and that's normal.Diapers may be de rigeur in preschool, but some kids are already moving on to the potty.In the third grade, there are kids who know how to fix their own after-school snacks while others loiter in the kitchen in hope of cookie distribution.There is a bell curve and there is also a pressure perceived by many parents to push their kids over the big hump.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Yes, Dads Get Postpartum Depression Too - And Face Extra Stigma for It

David Levine of Scotch Plains, Connecticut, went into parenting with more knowledge than your typical dad.
www.ocregister.com
1 year ago
Education

Critical race theory ban prompts Cal State to pull student teachers from Southern California district

Six months after Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified became the first Orange County district to ban critical race theory teaching, Cal State Fullerton has pulled its student teachers from classrooms.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Far Right Supreme Court Justices Reject Appeal of Man Condemned by Racist Jurors

On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court decided - along partisan lines - against hearing an appeal from a Black man on death row in Texas who was found guilty by an all-white jury with at least three members who espoused racist views.
BBC News
1 year ago
Public health

'Exploited' foreign doctors worry about risk to UK patients

A BBC investigation has found evidence that doctors from Nigeria are being recruited by a British healthcare company and expected to work in private hospitals under conditions not allowed in the National Health Service.
TechRepublic
1 year ago
Business intelligence

How to create a new form with Jotform

Data is everything to so many businesses.No matter the size of your organization, you probably need to collect information either from customers, clients or even in-house staff.
Streetsblog San Francisco
1 year ago
San Francisco

Election: Sustainable Transportation Advocates Survey Bay Area Candidates

In six weeks voters throughout the Bay Area will be heading to the polls (if they haven't already voted by mail by then).
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Gabriela Lopez, recalled from the Board of Education in February, is running again

After being handily recalled from the Board of Education in February, Gabriela López is running again to take back a seat on the board.
Mission Local
1 year ago
Mission District

Fellow mayoral school board nominees split from embattled Ann Hsu

The "A.L.L in for SF Kids" website pushing the candidacies of mayoral Board of Education appointees Ann Hsu, Laine Motamedi, and Lisa Weissman-Ward - the A., L., and L. in this acronym - has gone dark.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

San Francisco school board rebukes member following race comments

The San Francisco school board voted unanimously Tuesday to admonish Commissioner Ann Hsu over racially incendiary statements she made in a candidate questionnaire about equitable education.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Two quizzed in 'partygate' probe failed to return police questionnaires

Two people who were sent questionnaires by police investigating lockdown parties in Downing Street and Whitehall failed to return them, Scotland Yard has said.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Two quizzed in 'partygate' probe failed to return police questionnaires

Two individuals who were sent questionnaires by police investigating lockdown parties in Downing Street and Whitehall failed to return them, Scotland Yard has said.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Could those who enjoy a stiff drink have better recovery from surgery?

Older patients who consume alcohol regularly are more likely to report having a better quality of life before and after surgery compared to those who are teetotal, researchers have claimed.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

Boris Johnson's conversation with Sue Gray in a meeting that never happened | John Crace

This is not Boris Johnson.
Sue Gray: In which case, I'm not Sue Gray.
Johnson: Excellent.I'd like to arrange a meeting with you ...
Gray: Go right ahead, then.I've got my diary open.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Boris Johnson says police have not contacted him about Lee Cain party

Boris Johnson has said he has not been contacted by police about a leaving party held for his former spin doctor Lee Cain in November 2020.
BBC News
2 years ago
UK politics

Spiking victims brushed off for being drunk, say MPs

A belief that police in England and Wales "won't do anything" adds to victims' reluctance to come forward, says a Home Affairs Committee report.
the Guardian
1 year ago
France news

Greenery and bright colours in cities can boost morale - study

Having bright colours and greenery in our cities can make people happier and calmer, according to an unusual experiment involving virtual reality headsets.
Medium
1 year ago
Graphic design

My Brand Design Process- From Onboarding to Offboarding

This just lets me know you are interested in working together.But before you actually fill out the form, you should have looked through my work & decided you liked my style.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Ryanair Asks Travelers to Prove South African Nationality, in Afrikaans

The choice of a language that had been imposed by the apartheid government and is not even spoken by many South Africans today has set off complaints.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Europe politics

Ukraine renews diplomatic push for speedy EU membership

Ukrainian officials are embarking on a concerted diplomatic push to start the country's journey towards EU membership, as scepticism remains in a number of western European capitals about a fast-track approach.
Insidehighered
1 year ago
Higher education

Tracking the evolution (and erosion) of tenure

The loss of tenure lines is accelerating.So is the erosion of tenure, by extension, according to a new institutional survey of tenure policies by the American Association of University Professors.
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