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All Singles And Married
1 month ago
Relationships

The Best Way To Find A Life Partner

Dating, recommendation, arranged marriage, and betrothal are different methods of choosing a life partner.
Dating is based on trial and error, while recommendation is based on the good qualities observed by someone else.
Arranged marriage is often arranged for the benefit of the families involved, not the individuals getting married.
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Yes, you should play Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen before the sequel. Here's where to get it on the cheap

Dragon's Dogma 2 could be a big game in 2024, given the success of other fantasy adventure titles.
Playing the original Dragon's Dogma before the sequel is recommended to fully appreciate the charm and mechanics of the series.
Health
Axios
2 months ago
Health

Weed could offer medical benefits, less risky than some drugs: federal review

Marijuana is less risky than other controlled substances
There is scientific support for marijuana as a treatment for pain and other medical conditions.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Health

Opinion | How to Think About the New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

When I learned that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force once again changed its recommendation for when women should begin screening for breast cancer this time recommending women start at age 40 rather than 50 I had just finished operating on a 48-year-old African American woman with aggressive breast cancer.
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experiences
Bustle
2 months ago
Books

6 Books That'll Help You Start Your Year Off Right

New approach to New Year's resolutions: focus on vibes and experiences rather than quantifiable goals.
Recommendation for a selection of books to start the new year with.
Social Media Explorer
9 months ago
Online marketing

7 Tips for Using Social Media to Market Kids' Toys to Parents - Social Media Explorer

In an era where digital media is integral to everyday life, leveraging social media platforms to market products is no longer optional-it's a necessity.For businesses selling kids' toys, it's crucial to remember that the key decision-makers are not the children but their parents.Successfully using social media to reach these parents requires a keen understanding of their concerns, interests, and online habits.
Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

The Okee Dokee Brothers Make Records For Kids - But That Doesn't Mean Their Music Isn't Serious

The Okee Dokee Brothers can't remember how many albums they've released.The Grammy award-winning pair have crafted their signature Bluegrass sound since 2008, and Brambletown is the most recent entry since 2020's Songs for Singin'.But how did these two dads - who are not actually brothers - become a folk duo who write kid's music?
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

London Policing Board introduced after damning report into Met's culture

A London Policing Board (LPB) will be introduced to oversee and scrutinise the reform of the Met, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced on Tuesday.The LPB will be chaired by Mr Khan and comes following a recommendation from Baroness Louise Casey's review into the culture and standards of the Metropolitan Police in a bid to increase transparency and accountability of the force to all the diverse communities it serves.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Child sex abuse inquiry chair slams government's disappointing' response

The head of a seven-year inquiry that found a national epidemic of child sex abuse in Britain has condemned the government for failing to accept all of its recommendations.Suella Braverman announced consultations for a new victims' redress scheme and mandatory reporting duty on Monday, but the government only partially accepted some calls from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and rejected others.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

Meta warns Australia's plan to limit targeted ads could push free platforms towards subscription fees

Facebook's parent company has warned Australia is taking an overly broad approach to privacy law reforms, claiming that proposed limits on targeted ads will harm free digital platforms and could push them towards subscription models.Meta's privacy policy director, Melinda Claybaugh, said concerns about targeting users were a response to a perceived, unspecified harm that could hamper the personalisation of digital platforms, even when beneficial to consumers, including children.
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www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Gove disagrees' with Privileges Committee conclusion and will abstain from vote

Cabinet minister Michael Gove has said he will not vote for the report which found Boris Johnson lied to MPs over partygate because he believes its recommendation of a 90-day suspension was not merited.The Levelling Up Secretary confirmed he would abstain from casting a ballot over the Privileges Committee's findings that the former prime minister committed repeated contempts of Parliament.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

We need change': Scottish Labour hoping to capitalise on SNP turmoil

The plan was for a morning of low-key door knocking for the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, and Michael Shanks, the party's candidate for the anticipated byelection in Rutherglen and Hamilton West, the seat held by the former Scottish National party MP and Covid rule-breaker Margaret Ferrier.But as the media descended, looking for Sarwar's reaction to the arrest of the former first minister Nicola Sturgeon in Police Scotland's investigation into the finances of the party she previously led, it was clear that the significance of this seat in the political landscape had again been heightened: once more the SNP was in turmoil and Scottish Labour primed to seize the momentum.
BBC News
9 months ago
UK politics

Don't block Boris Johnson returning to Parliament, Jacob Rees-Mogg warns Tories

Former Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned the Conservatives against any attempt to block Boris Johnson if he seeks to stand in another parliamentary constituency.Mr Rees-Mogg told the Mail on Sunday that to do so could plunge the party "into civil war".Mr Johnson resigned as the MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip on Friday over the investigation into Partygate.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Boris Johnson resigns as MP with immediate effect over Partygate report

Boris Johnson is standing down immediately as a Conservative MP after an investigation into the Partygate scandal found he misled parliament and recommended a lengthy suspension from the House of Commons.The former prime minister angrily accused the investigation of trying to drive him out.He hinted that he may try to make a return to politics, saying he was very sad to be leaving parliament at least for now.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Johnson sent findings of probe into whether he misled MPs over parties report

Boris Johnson has been given the findings of an investigation into whether he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal, it has been reported.The Privileges Committee has been conducting an inquiry into whether he misled MPs with his assurances over lockdown-busting parties in Downing Street.Mr Johnson, who assured MPs while he was prime minister that all guidance was followed completely in No 10, could face suspension from the House of Commons or even a by-election if the committee finds him in contempt of Parliament.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson given findings of Commons Partygate probe that will decide his future

Boris Johnson has been sent the findings of the Commons Partygate probe which will determine his future as an MP.The former prime minister has been given a draft of the Privileges Committee's report and has two weeks to respond.The committee will then consider Mr Johnson's response before giving a recommendation to Parliament on any potential sanctions.
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www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Teachers in England to stage fresh strikes for two days in July

Teachers in England are to stage fresh strikes in their long-running dispute over pay.Members of the National Education Union (NEU) will strike on 5 and 7 July, causing disruption to schools in the current term.The NEU is re-balloting its members to see if they want to continue taking industrial action for the rest of the year.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Teaching unions in England urge ministers to resume pay talks

Education union leaders have urged ministers to return to the negotiating table for formal talks on pay and funding as an independent review body is to recommend a 6.5% pay rise for teachers in England.The School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) has told the education secretary, Gillian Keegan, that a 6.5% increase is needed to retain teachers in the profession.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Accidental 911 calls are clogging already hard-hit emergency lines, police warn | CBC News

Emergency lines are being clogged by a rise in accidental 911 calls and it's taking away time and resources from legitimate crises, police say.Toronto police, which says it operates the largest and busiest 911 call centre in the country, says its centre received an average of 6,500 calls per day in May.
www.cbc.ca
9 months ago
Toronto

Toronto's Beach residents push city council for U-turn on overnight parking ban | CBC News

Scores of motorists in the parking-starved Beach area of Toronto are demanding city council reinstate some on-street overnight parking privileges, complaining there are just not enough spots to reasonably satisfy the hundreds of people who hold permits.Residents say they were used to parking on their own streets or at least within easy walking distance of their homes until a decision to limit parking went into effect last year.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

The Business of Being Chris Christie

As his second term as governor of New Jersey drew to a close in 2017, Chris Christie was characteristically blunt about his plans.I want to have fun, and I want to make money, he told The New York Times in an interview.Mr. Christie wasted no time.On his first day out of office, he saw Bruce Springsteen on Broadway.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Wellness

Medical Group Says B.M.I. Alone Is Not Enough to Assess Health and Weight

The American Medical Association voted to adopt a new policy on Tuesday encouraging doctors not to rely only on body mass index, a long-used but potentially misleading metric, when assessing weight and health.The policy officially recognizes the historical harm of B.M.I. and states that the metric has been used for racist exclusion.
time.com
10 months ago
Wellness

Mammogram Guidelines Are Changing. But They're Still Controversial Among Doctors

For decades, women have received changing advice about who should mammogram screenings for breast cancer, and how often.The guidelines have been especially variable for women in their 40sleading them confused about what schedule is right for them.The recommendations may be changing yet again.From 2016 until now, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a government body of experts that regularly reviews data on important health issues, has advised women ages 40 to 50 to make personalized decisions about their screening schedule after discussing their health history and risks for breast cancer with their doctors.
time.com
10 months ago
Wellness

Don't Use Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss, WHO Says

Artificial sweeteners may not help people lose weight, the World Health Organization said in new guidelines that warned against products like diet sodas.The WHO's advice is based on a scientific review that found products containing aspartame and steviaoften marketed as diet foodslikely don't help reduce body fat in the long term.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

We don't have the votes': House GOP takes step toward Mayorkas impeachment as supporters lobby key holdouts

House Republicans took their most concrete and public step this week toward pursuing the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.But behind the scenes, supporters of the effort are still working to convince key holdouts to get on board with the potentially divisive plan.House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green on Wednesday outlined a five-phase investigation into Mayorkas and his handling of the border, accompanied by a preliminary report and a hearing focused on framing Mayorkas' dereliction of duty, which starts a roughly three-month countdown for House Republican leadership and their allies to get the House GOP conference in alignment.
www.cnn.com
9 months ago
US politics

US set to launch formal investigation into disputed Syria drone strike after reports it killed a civilian, defense officials say

The US military is set to launch a formal investigation into a drone strike in Syria in early May, six weeks after the operation and following reports it killed a civilian rather than a senior al-Qaeda leader as first claimed, three defense officials familiar with the matter told CNN.The anticipated opening of the more formal inquiry, known as a 15-6, is the clearest sign yet that US Central Command may have botched the drone strike in northwest Syria on May 3. In the immediate aftermath of the strike, Gen. Erik Kurilla, the commander of Central Command, and his staff had high confidence that they had targeted and killed a senior al-Qaeda leader.
www.cnn.com
10 years ago
US politics

Newt Gingrich Fast Facts

Here's a look at the life of former US House speaker and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.Birth date: June 17, 1943 Birth place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Birth name: Newton Leroy McPherson; adopted at a young age by stepfather Robert Gingrich and took his last name Father: Newton C. McPherson, mechanic Mother: Kathleen (Daugherty) McPherson Gingrich Marriages: Callista (Bisek) Gingrich, (August 18, 2000-present); Marianne (Ginther) Gingrich, (August 8, 1981-April 6, 2000, divorced); Jackie (Battley) Gingrich (June 19, 1962-February 1981, divorced) Children: with Jackie (Battley) Gingrich: Jacqueline and Linda Kathleen Kathy Education: Emory University, B.A., 1965; Tulane University, M.A., 1968; Tulane University, Ph.D. in European History, 1971 Religion: Roman Catholic Is the first speaker of the House to be punished by the House for ethics violations, on January 21, 1997.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US politics

Trump Lawyers Seek Meeting With Garland Over Special Counsel Inquiries

Lawyers for former President Donald J. Trump sent a letter on Tuesday requesting a meeting with Attorney General Merrick B. Garland related to the special counsel investigations into Mr. Trump's conduct.The letter cited no specifics but asserted that Mr. Trump was being treated unfairly by the Justice Department through the investigations led by the special counsel, Jack Smith.
Austin Monitor
9 months ago
Austin

'Dogs coming out of our ears': Pandemic, no-kill policy worsen overcrowding at Austin Animal Center - Austin Monitor

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 by Haya Panjwani, KUT
The Austin Animal Center doesn't want its halls lined with crates, but they are.It doesn't want to keep three puppies in a kennel meant for cats, but it does.And it doesn't want to keep crates of large dogs in its loading dock in the middle of the Texas summer, but it has to do so.
Austin Monitor
10 months ago
Austin

Council approves code amendments to allow for future Butler Trail improvements - Austin Monitor

Monday, May 22, 2023 by Nina Hernandez
City Council passed a resolution last week to initiate a set of Land Development Code amendments that will allow for safety and mobility improvements to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail.The item passed on the consent agenda at Council's regular meeting May 18. Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis, the resolution is aimed at resolving a conflict created by 2017 provisions added to the code that require infrastructure - including the Butler Trail - to be at least 50 feet from the shore of Lady Bird Lake.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

In Milan, Putting an A.I. Travel Adviser to the Test

I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from the itinerary my travel adviser had put together in a mere five seconds, but when I arrived in Milan's central Piazza del Duomo, the cathedral glistening under the midday sun, I anticipated being swept into the city's frenetic rhythm.Instead, I found myself in the middle of a relatively empty square, surrounded by shuttered stores and cafes.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Education

Opinion | If the Supreme Court Abolishes Affirmative Action, Here's What Women Need to Do

Any day now the Supreme Court will decide two cases that will determine the future of affirmative action one involving race-conscious admissions at the University of North Carolina and a companion case involving Harvard.Although debates around affirmative action have typically focused on people of color, the policy has also applied to gender, and women have been among affirmative action's greatest beneficiaries.
Eater Chicago
9 months ago
Chicago

The James Beards Brought Brut, Bolos, and Bull Terriers to the 2023 Party

While last year's James Beard Awards gala was interrupted by a tornado warning that shook press room windows, the 2023 event's encounter with climate change was less visible: Canadian forest fire smoke had drifted into the Windy City, creating hazy skies and sparking air quality alerts.Despite the moderate-to-unhealthy smog, the red carpet was held outside the Lyric Opera of Chicago, with the spectacle drawing confused interest from passers-by with cellphone cameras in hand.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Girls

Opinion | In India's Gang Rape Culture, All Women Are Victims

GOA, India My niece was just 4 years old when she turned to my sister-in-law in a packed movie theater in Mumbai and asked about gang rape for the first time.We were watching the latest Bollywood blockbuster about vigilante justice, nationalistic fervor and, of course, gang rape.Four male characters seized the hero's sister and dragged her away.
Boston.com
9 months ago
Boston Celtics

Report: Celtics are expected to lose three assistant coaches to Ime Udoka, Rockets

Celtics Ben Sullivan, Aaron Miles, and Mike Moser are expected to follow Udoka to Houston.Three assistant coaches on Joe Mazzulla's staff are expected to leave the Celtics for the Houston Rockets, according to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe.The Houston Rockets' head coach is Ime Udoka, who was suspended by the Celtics for multiple team policy violations before he and the team parted ways.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Boris Johnson allies accused of planning to block Margaret Ferrier suspension

Allies of Boris Johnson have been accused of preparing to block a motion to suspend the disgraced Scottish MP Margaret Ferrier, leading the government to postpone the vote in parliament.It is believed that supporters of the former prime minister feared that a vote to suspend Ferrier for 30 days over a breach of Covid-19 rules could set a precedent if Johnson faced a similar vote.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

London Policing Board to oversee reform of Met Police after damning report

A London Policing Board (LPB) will be introduced to oversee and scrutinise the reform of the Met, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced on Tuesday.The LPB will be chaired by Mr Khan and comes following a recommendation from Baroness Louise Casey's review into the culture and standards of the Metropolitan Police in a bid to increase transparency and accountability of the force to all the diverse communities it serves.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

LAFD report suggests adding more firefighters as overtime pay enriches scores

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

As the Los Angeles Police Department plans to expand its ranks in the coming fiscal year, a new report from the Los Angeles Fire Department suggests that it, too, may need more staffing.The report, submitted May 31 to the Board of Fire Commissioners, says that some LAFD firefighters and paramedics are overworked in "high-incident-demand areas" and recommends a new deployment strategy for some 24-hour rescue ambulances.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Column: This California D.A. says the death penalty is possible in Davis stabbings

(Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

In Yolo County, just west of Sacramento, the decision on whether to pursue the death penalty rests with one man, Dist.Atty.Jeff Reisig.Of course, the same is true in California's other 57 counties, where district attorneys ultimately make the call.But, as Reisig told me when I sat down with him recently, "It's absolutely fair to say that in 58 counties in California, every D.A. probably does it differently."
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Volunteer awarded $6.8 million after being mauled at animal shelter run by troubled L.A. agency

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday awarded $6.8 million to an animal shelter volunteer whose arm was nearly ripped off in a dog attack, finding the city liable for gross negligence.Kelly Kaneko, 36, still has nerve and bone damage in her right arm, where the dog latched onto her for over five minutes in October 2019, forcing her to drag herself and the dog around the facility to find help.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

L.A. criminal court program diverts mentally ill offenders from prosecution

(Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times)

The defendant talked about her struggle overcoming anger and accepting her need for mental health treatment.When she was done, the judge led the courtroom in applause.Then, further undoing the hierarchy of courtroom decorum, Judge Theresa R. McGonigle stepped down from the bench, wrapped the defendant in a hug and posed with her for photos.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Will Face Espionage Act Charges in Mar-a-Lago Documents Case, Report Says

One of Trump's key defenses - that he declassified the documents - is irrelevant under the Espionage Act.Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower on May 31, 2023, in New York City.James Devaney / GC Images The Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to ask a federal grand jury to indict former President Donald Trump for his improper transfer of government documents from the White House to his Palm Beach, Florida, estate following his departure from office.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump's Lawyers Have 2-Hour Meeting With DOJ Over Mar-a-Lago Documents Case

The meeting, along with the reconvening of a grand jury, signals that the special counsel may indict Trump soon.Former US president Donald Trump golfs at his Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Co. Clare, during his visit to Ireland, in May 2023.Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump in the federal inquiry into his mishandling of government documents (including hundreds marked classified) met with Department of Justice (DOJ) officials on Monday, an action that could signal that the investigation may be ending soon, with an indictment decision from special counsel Jack Smith to come.
Truthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

A Global Plastics Treaty Must Target Plastic Production to Fight Climate Change

Group4 Studio / E+ / Getty Images During the second round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty in Paris this week, diplomats have clashed over competing priorities - including the role of recycling and how to address toxic chemicals.But some experts are arguing that one issue in particular should anchor the ongoing talks: climate change.
Truthout
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Expanding Use of Primates in Drug Testing Is a Threat to Public Health

A researcher at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, performs an ultrasound on a pregnant rhesus macaque monkey infected with the Zika virus on June 28, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin.Scott Olson / Getty Images Between 2000 and 2020, an estimated 482,000 primates were imported into the U.S. to be experimented on in testing laboratories.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

AI is the future of war, former national security advisor Mark Sedwill says

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium The UK should invest in artificial intelligence-driven weapons systems to stop it falling behind other countries, a former national security advisor has said.Speaking at a parliamentary committee Mark Sedwill said AI was "the future of defence capability" and that the UK needed to invest in order to "punch its weight".
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

More training for ambulance staff following Manchester attack could take years'

A recommendation for more training for ambulance staff, made following a public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing, is a big challenge, a hearing has been told.The response by the emergency services to the attack, which killed 22 people on May 22 2017, was criticised following the inquiry, which heard only three paramedics entered the City Room, where the blast happened.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Union brands specialist doctors' pay exclusion gross injustice'

Some specialist doctors in England have been excluded from annual pay rises owing to a gross injustice, the British Medical Association (BMA) said.Annual rises have been prohibited twice for some specialist, associate specialist and speciality (SAS) doctors employed on 2021 contracts.This was on the recommendation of the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB), which advises the Government on rates of pay for doctors and dentists.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Plans to award Paul O'Grady freedom of Wirral as tribute to his legacy

Entertainer Paul O'Grady could be posthumously given the freedom of Wirral as part of plans to pay tribute to his legacy.Councillors will vote next week on whether to award the honorary freedom of the borough to the TV presenter, who was born in Birkenhead, Wirral, and died in March at the age of 67.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

The Family Court system that gave Finley Boden back to his killer parents

The case of Finley Boden shone a spotlight on the often hidden world of Family Court hearings.The order giving the baby back to his parents sparked a sequence of events that culminated in his murder at their hands, despite concerns being raised about their drug use and parenting abilities by social services.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

How to Use the Air Quality Index

Smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada is flowing across the U.S. East Coast, triggering air quality alerts in the hazardous category in some areas.But what do those air quality alerts mean?The color-coded Air Quality Index categories you'll find on the Environmental Protection Agency's AirNow website rank air quality on a 500-point scale and are meant to give the public an easy way to understand the health effects of the air around them daily.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

How an American Psychiatrist Inspired a Street Name in Germany--and Why That's So Unusual

In 1992, a Dutch physician named Josh von Soer Clemm von Hohenberg wrote a letter to Henning Voscherau, the mayor of Hamburg, Germany, requesting to name a street after Marie Nyswander.The doctor had never met Marie, but had founded a clinic treating people with drug addiction, and had seen methadone treatment, co-developed by Marie, save lives.
www.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Science

It's OK Not to Breastfeed

To reinforce that breast is best for babies and that formula feeding is inferior, in 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) affirmed its decades-long stance in favor of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), meaning nothing but breastmilk, arguing for this in the first six months and calling breastfeeding and human milk normative and a public health imperative.
Eater Philly
5 years ago
Food & drink

How to Eat Your Way Through Philadelphia in 24 Hours

Philadelphia may be best known nationally for its hearty cheesesteaks and technicolor water ice, but there's so much more to eat in the City of Brotherly Love.To get the full picture, read through Eater's City Guide.But if one day in Philly is all that you've got, consider forgoing the city's famous foodstuffs in favor of some other classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Brooklyn Paper
9 months ago
Brooklyn

Hope springs eternal: Greenpoint bar The Springs unveils new mural with message of joy and inclusivity * Brooklyn Paper

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On the facade of The Springs bar and lounge in Greenpoint, passersby will now be greeted by four larger-than-life creatures illustrated by local artist Brooklyn Buzzy in an effort to inspire happiness and positive change.
Austin Monitor
9 months ago
Austin

Joint Sustainability Committee endorses working relationship between commissions - Austin Monitor

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 by Nina Hernandez
The city's Joint Sustainability Committee unanimously passed a recommendation last month that the Airport Advisory Commission and Environmental Commission form a working relationship."The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends the Airport Advisory Commission, and Environmental Commission, and the Department of Aviation establish a collaborative relationship, which will allow the Environmental Commission to provide recommendations, advice and suggestions on any project whose environmental impact extends beyond the boundaries of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport," the resolution reads.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

Sue Gray cleared to take up Labour job this autumn

The former civil servant Sue Gray has been cleared to take up her new role as Keir Starmer's chief of staff in the autumn after a vetting board rejected calls for her to have a much longer period of gardening leave.Gray, who led the investigation into Partygate last year, took ministers by surprise with a plan to quit the civil service and work for Labour.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

City Council approves $51 million for migrants as officials scramble for more funds, point fingers

Chicago aldermen voted to spend $51 million on migrant care through June as Mayor Brandon Johnson works to get a handle on the ongoing humanitarian crisis.The City Council's spending authorization comes at a critical time for Chicago government, which is struggling to care for thousands of migrants amid pushback from residents amid financial woes exacerbated by lowball funding appropriations from state government and little tangible support from President Joe Biden's administration.
Washington Post
10 months ago
Washington Redskins

NFL owners hope to resolve issues with Snyder; Goodell predicts sale approval

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has a conversation Monday at the NFL owners meeting in Eagan, Minn.(Andy Clayton-King/AP)EAGAN, Minn. - NFL team owners are increasingly optimistic they'll be able to resolve their remaining issues with Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder in a manner that does not significantly impede Snyder's $6.05 billion sale of the franchise to a group led by Josh Harris, two people with direct knowledge of the league's inner workings and the owners' views said.
Washington Post
10 months ago
Washington Redskins

Snyders not in attendance as NFL owners begin two-day league meeting

Commanders President Jason Wright, left, walks on the field in Arlington, Tex., with Tanya and Daniel Snyder before a game against the Cowboys in October.(John McDonnell/The Washington Post)Comment Gift Article EAGAN, Minn. - Washington Commanders owners Daniel and Tanya Snyder were not in attendance as the NFL began a two-day quarterly meeting Monday in the Minneapolis area, with other franchise owners expected to be updated on the Snyders' $6.05 billion deal to sell the Commanders to Josh Harris.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Education leaders call on government to reopen pay discussions

Education leaders have called for the Government to reopen pay discussions following reports that an independent pay review body has recommended a 6.5% wage rise for teachers this year.The School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) has recommended teachers get a pay rise two percentage points higher than that offered by the Department for Education (DfE) this year, according to the Sunday Times.
Sun Sentinel
9 months ago
Miami

Coyotes, a rabbit entree and showgirls: Welcome to South Florida, Nuggets and Knights fans

Hello, Denver.How ya doin', Vegas?You've come all the way to our place for the playoffs this week, and we hardly know each other.Let's fix that.The cynics in the media, of course, see only conflict: The Denver Nuggets taking on the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in the NBA Finals on Wednesday and Friday, while the Las Vegas Golden Knights battle the Florida Panthers for the NHL championship at FLA Live Arena on Thursday and Saturday.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

Churchill Downs moves race meet to Ellis Park in wake of 12 horse deaths

(Brynn Anderson / Associated Press)

In an unprecedented move, Churchill Downs will move its current spring/summer meeting to Ellis Park in the wake of 12 horse deaths since April 27.The legendary track made the announcement Friday afternoon after agreeing with a recommendation from the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) that conducting a top-to-bottom review of all safety protocols should be the first priority.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Books

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

1. Clone High is a cult classic show from the early 2000s that has been gaining a resurgence in popularity due to its witty humor and interesting plot.
2. The show follows a group of teenagers cloned from famous historical figures and their day-to-day lives as they cope with teenage angst
Barnes & Noble
10 months ago
Books

101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered|Paperback

1. A comprehensive list of 101 horror books to read before you're murdered is available from Barnes and Noble.
2. The list includes both classic horror stories as well as modern horror novels that are sure to keep readers on the edge of their seat.
3. Reading horror novels can be a
Medium
9 months ago
Data science

Learn About the Latest Projects in AI at the ODSC Europe AI Expo Hall With These Sessions

Research and new offerings in AI fuel the field of data science.At ODSC events, we love to highlight our partners' latest developments, products, services, and research, so that you can see how organizations from around the world are changing the landscape of AI.At ODSC Europe this June 14th and 15th, you can learn about these developments through the demo talks mentioned below.
Washington Post
9 months ago
DC food

D.C.'s 10 best bottomless brunches

D.C. is a city that loves its brunches, but we really, really love our bottomless brunches.We like to look at the bigger picture: You might finish an order of eggs Benny and home fries in 30 minutes, but you can spend a lot longer chatting with friends or a date while lingering over never-ending carafes of mimosas.
Mission Local
9 months ago
Mission District

Kate Sofis, ex-head of SF workforce development, lands at War Memorial

Mission Local has learned that Kate Sofis, who officially stepped down as San Francisco's head of San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development this week, has already found a new roost: Her former colleagues at OEWD were today informed by the mayor's office at an all-hands meeting that Sofis has been appointed the managing director of the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, the complex that houses the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Symphony, and San Francisco Ballet.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

CPD footage missing in civil case connected to Floyd protests

As protests over the murder of George Floyd roiled the city on May 31, 2020, Astarte Washington, then 15, and her brother were trying to get from their grandmother's house to their Roseland home on foot because the unrest had shut down the bus route.Police ordered the teens to the ground and Washington complied, so afraid of being shot that she remained still, her mother said, even as a Chicago police squad car rolled over her body, seriously injuring her.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

David G. Clohessy: Abuse from Catholic clergy needs legal remedies

The stunning report on Catholic child sex crimes and cover-ups just released by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is chock full of numbers.It says that at least 1,997 girls and boys across the state have been sexually violated by Catholic clergy, often repeatedly.It identifies 451 proven, admitted or credibly accused predator priests who are or were in ministry in Illinois.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Joliet commission eyes landmark for Will County Courthouse

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission is considering whether to recommend the former Will County Courthouse be designated a local historic landmark, which would delay the planned demolition of the vacant building.The commission declined to make a recommendation Wednesday whether the building, 14 W. Jefferson St. in downtown Joliet, should be named a landmark after hearing from several residents and county officials who want the building preserved.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Legislators OK putting Illinois on path toward a new state flag

Illinois could be on a path toward getting a new state flag after lawmakers sent Gov. J.B. Pritzker a bill that would establish a commission to decide if the emblem needs a makeover and, if so, what it should look like.The bill establishes the Illinois Flag Commission, which will have the responsibility of not only recommending if a new flag is needed but also submitting up to 10 possible redesigns.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Are Canada's competition laws outdated? Some say it's time for change | CBC News

Whether checking in at the airport or checking out at the grocery store, it seems everywhere you turn these days, you find frustrated consumers.Many complain about high prices or limited choices across sectors and blame lack of competition.But now, the federal government is looking to update Canada's competition laws possibly the most significant review in decades.
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Canada news

Want to fix Canada's cannabis business? Loosen THC limit and packaging rules, Competition Bureau recommends | CBC News

Canada's competition watchdog says the federal government should consider loosening the restrictive rules on how cannabis has to be packaged and raise the amount of psychoactive ingredients that are allowed in edible products to help the industry thrive and stamp out the black market while maintaining public safety.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Berlin Police Investigate Roger Waters After He Wore Nazi-Style Costumes at Concerts

The German police are investigating Roger Waters, a founder of the band Pink Floyd, who has long been critical of Israel, after he performed in Berlin last week wearing a Nazi-style costume like the one he used to critique fascism in The Wall.Mr. Waters, who has made anti-Israel statements in the past that many have said cross a line into antisemitism, has successfully fought two attempts by German courts to block him from German concert venues in the past.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Report: Biden Administration 'Crypto Tsar' Says DOJ will Target Digital Asset Exchange Platforms Regulation Bitcoin News

According to Eun Young Choi, the head of the crypto unit at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States has resolved to target digital platforms because they are making it easy for criminals and money launderers.Choi said the DOJ hopes taking action against entities such as crypto exchanges is going to have a multiplier effect.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Cashtokens Take Center Stage Following Bitcoin Cash Upgrade: Over 26,000 Tokens Created Defi Bitcoin News

Following the recent Bitcoin Cash upgrade on Monday, data reveals that approximately 1,308 fungible tokens and 25,336 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have emerged on the blockchain.Moreover, the Cashtokens token ecosystem is now accessible through the blockchain explorers 3xpl.com and salemkode.com,allowing users to explore its potential.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Surge in Ordinal Inscriptions Ignites Exponential Growth in BRC20 Token Economy Bitcoin News

Over the past four days, there has been a surge in Ordinal inscriptions, and as a result, the BRC20 token economy has experienced significant growth with over 10,000 additional coins.The current value of the BRC20 token economy now stands at $497.75 million, comprising a total of 24,677 distinct tokens.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's Ordinal Inscriptions Surpass 7 Million Mark, Fueling the Trend's Unstoppable Momentum Bitcoin News

On May 15, 2023, the number of Ordinal inscriptions surpassed the 7 million mark and as of 9:00 a.m.Eastern Time on Tuesday morning, 7,204,882 Ordinal inscriptions have been added to the Bitcoin blockchain.Miners have collected 1,324 bitcoin in fees by confirming inscription transactions which equate to roughly $35.86 million in added onchain fees.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Okx Introduces New Ordinals Marketplace Amid Bitcoin Inscription and BRC20 Buzz Bitcoin News

On Tuesday, the crypto firm Okx announced the launch of a new Ordinals marketplace.The platform is accessible via the Okx Wallet and will enable users to mint and trade Ordinal inscriptions and BRC20 tokens.While the Ordinals marketplace is still in its early stages, users can take advantage of the ability to view and transfer Ordinal inscriptions using the multichain wallet.
Streetsblog USA
10 months ago
San Francisco

State Pols Make Safe Streets Activists in Indianapolis See Red over Right Turns

State leaders in Indiana have blocked the state's largest city from banning right turns on red even though it would help increase safety for the city's most vulnerable road users - just the latest example of a state bigfooting city officials over basic street safety.And the move by the Indiana state legislature comes as a new study provides more evidence that drivers turning right pose a clear danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.
Austin Gil
10 months ago
JavaScript

File Upload Security and Malware Protection

1. Implementing robust file upload security measures can help protect your website from malicious malware attacks. 2. Utilize tools like antivirus scanning, content filtering, and whitelisting to ensure your file uploads are secure and malware-free. 3. Regularly review your website security measures to
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan urged to cut Tube fares on Mondays and Fridays to boost office working

S adiq Khan has been urged by a think tank to cut Tube fares on Mondays and Fridays, to boost office attendance in central London.A new report by the Centre for Cities has found that on average, central London workers are coming into the office 2.3 days per week - which it said is having an uncertain economic impact on the capital.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

City of London rejects replica of Vladimir Putin critic Alexey Navalny's cell as artwork as too political'

T he City of London has turned down a plan to erect a replica of the cell used to hold Russian dissident Alexey Navalny amid fears it could compromise its political neutrality.The art installation, proposed by human rights campaigners Lester Partners, has previously been shown in Berlin and Paris and features a four tonne metal and cement box matching the size of the 2.9-metre-high solitary cell - known as a Shizo or punishment cell - used to hold the Russian politician.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

City Hall intervenes after council refuses permission for 1,582 new homes

A London council's refusal of permission for almost 1,600 new homes to be built has been questioned by City Hall, who may overturn the decision.The redevelopment scheme at the Aberfeldy Estate in Poplar, which would see the demolition of 330 existing homes and their replacement with 1,582 new ones, was turned down by Tower Hamlets Council in February.
Hubspot
10 months ago
Online marketing

What's a Marketing Audit? [+ How To Do One]

As marketers, we're always looking for ways to improve our game plan.But with so many tactics and channels available, knowing where to focus our efforts can be challenging.Ultimately, no marketing strategy is perfect.A marketing audit gives you a holistic view of your marketing efforts, including what's working, what could be improved, and where new opportunities are present.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
New York City

Police Commissioner Recommends Discipline for Top N.Y.P.D. Chief

Commissioner Keechant Sewell has proposed punishment for one of the New York Police Department's top chiefs after accusations that he interfered with the arrest of a retired officer who chased three boys while armed, according to two people with knowledge of her decision.Jeffrey Maddrey, the highest-ranking uniformed officer, has been told that the commissioner proposed he lose up to 10 vacation days, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to discuss the case.
Editor In Leaf
10 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Never Consider Bowman or Quenneville

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a massive mistake when they let Kyle Dubas go.Not only is Kyle Dubas the best young general manager in the NHL, but now all the years of on the job training he got with the Toronto Maple Leafs will go to someone else's benefit.In addition, the best player in the 100 year history of the Leafs is no longer a lock to re-sign with the the franchise.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

U.S. Shift to Support F-16s for Ukraine Began A Month Ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III began initiating the Biden administration's turnaround on providing Ukrainian fighter pilots with training on F-16 jets last month, after European allies told him that they wanted to go ahead with the training, a U.S. defense official said on Monday.Mr. Austin led a meeting on April 21 of top defense officials from about 50 nations a collective known as the Ukraine Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on April 21.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

He Lost Turkey's Presidential Election, but Could Swing the Runoff

ANKARA As Sinan Ogan tells it, he has suddenly become the most sought-after man in Turkey.The hard-right nationalist and third-place finisher in presidential elections last weekend, Mr. Ogan told The New York Times that he has been fielding calls all week, from cabinet members to opposition leaders and even the office of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Law

Tallahassee NAACP president discusses travel advisory for Black tourists in Fla.

Mutaqee Akbar, the president of the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP, talks about the organization's travel advisory for Black tourists visiting Florida.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Let's head to Florida now, a state for which the NAACP has just issued a travel advisory.It cites Florida Governor Ron DeSantis', quote, "aggressive attempts to erase Black history."
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

CSU didn't investigate claims that Fullerton president inappropriately touched students

(Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

California State University officials were notified about reports accusing the Fullerton campus president of inappropriately touching students but never launched an investigation, according to internal records and statements.The first report, made in August 2019 to the Cal State Fullerton campus, accused President Framroze "Fram" Virjee of hugging a student and kissing her forehead, making "her feel very uncomfortable."
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

How To Get Your Partner To Stop Looking At Their Damn Phone All the Time

Screens are a fun, addicting relationship killer.This isn't news to anyone: their primary function is to distract and present us windows into different worlds that are more engaging than real life.Let's face it: Scrolling through someone's vacation Instagram stories or playing a round of Wordscapes is a pleasant distraction from talking about soccer schedules or parent-teacher meetings.
www.esquire.com
10 months ago
Coffee

The Best Camping Coffee Makers

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor.We may earn a commission from these links.Pros Lightweight Packs down slim Really high-quality construction Cons Pricey if you purchase as part of a set Shop Snow Peak One of the favorites from our coffee machine reviews, we love the value you get from this Snow Peak collapsible drip.
time.com
10 months ago
Coronavirus

The Next COVID-19 Vaccine Should Only Target the XBB Strain, WHO Advises

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on May 18 that the next COVID-19 vaccines should no longer include the original SARS-CoV-2 viruswhich all existing vaccines currently doand instead contain a different version of the virus to better match circulating variants.Currently, this means a version of the virus from the XBB.1 family, which is now responsible for most of the new COVID-19 infections around the world.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Korean Crypto Exchanges Upbit, Bithumb Raided Over Lawmaker's Crypto Dealings Exchanges Bitcoin News

South Korean prosecutors have raided two of the country's largest coin trading platforms within an investigation into the crypto investments of a politician.They seized materials from Upbit and Bithumb amid suspicions of wrongdoing related to the lawmaker's cryptocurrency holdings.South Korean Law Enforcement Authorities Check Records From 3 Crypto Platforms Investigators from the Seoul Southern District Prosecutor's Office raided two leading domestic digital asset exchanges on Monday as part of an investigation launched in response to a growing scandal with the suspicious crypto dealings of an opposition lawmaker.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate Ahead of US Retail Sales Data Market Updates Bitcoin News

Bitcoin consolidated below a key price floor on Tuesday, as markets were preparing for upcoming U.S. retail sales figures.Following two months of declines, sales in the United States are expected to rebound, as inflation cools off.Ethereum remains above the $1,800 level.Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) consolidated in today's session, as markets were preparing for the release of the latest U.S. retail sales figures.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

J'JO's Crypto Index Investing: Protecting Portfolios From Risks and Increasing Returns Sponsored Bitcoin News

The global crypto market is expanding steadily despite recent bearish sentiments.Over 119 million people worldwide started owning cryptocurrencies in 2022, marking a 39% rise in total ownership.It reflects a growing demand for alternative payment methods and investment instruments.More people now believe in the potential of futuristic asset classes like crypto.
news.bitcoin.com
10 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining in 2023: 18 Profitable ASIC Devices and the Dominance of Three Major Manufacturers Revealed Mining Bitcoin News

According to statistics from mid-May 2023, 18 different application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining devices are profitable using today's bitcoin exchange rates.Additionally, the top bitcoin mining machines today are made by three prominent ASIC manufacturers, as fabrication competition these days is limited.
Theregister
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

US Transport Department gets data smashed and grabbed

A security failure in a US Department of Transportation computer system used to reimburse federal employees for commuting costs has led to the exposure of personal info for some 237,000 current and former federal government employees.TRANServe, an electronic travel pass system managed by DoT, but carried by many employees across the federal government to encourage use of public transport, told Congress it made a mistake in protecting that data.
time.com
10 months ago
Education

A Florida Teacher Showed a Disney Film With a Gay Character. Now She's Under Investigation

Florida's state Department of Education has opened an investigation into a teacher who showed her students a Disney film featuring a gay character.Jenna Barbee, a teacher in the Hernando County School District, said in a TikTok that she showed the film, Strange World, to her fifth grade class after a unit on ecosystems, plants and animals, since the movie focuses on humans' relationship to the environment.
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