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In yet another effort to resist President Trump’s demands for changes at the Smithsonian, Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III defended the institution after a lengthy White House report criticized one of its museums for perceived bias.The report was “not a fair characterization of the work and totality of the National Museum of American History,” Mr. Bunch wrote in a letter to his staff on Tuesday, insisting that “our work is driven by scholarship, accuracy, and an uncompromising commitment to tell the fullness of America’s story.”Mr. Bunch was responding to a report issued on the Fourth of July in which the…
A bidding war has broken out for EasyJet, the British low-cost airline, with the second American private-equity bid. Source link
Sniffing chocolate before a workout may sound like a way to tempt yourself out of the gym and toward dessert. But a small new study suggests a quick whiff might help some people do more reps when they’re exercising on an empty stomach.Trial participants who smelled chocolate before and between sets of leg extensions were able to do more total repetitions than they could after smelling a water-based placebo.[1]“The core takeaway is that briefly smelling chocolate can significantly increase the amount of weight lifting a person can do while fasting, without making the workout feel any harder,” says a coauthor…
A common belief that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adults has been overturned by a new study from Loma Linda University. After reviewing the history and spread of the myth, researchers concluded that bites from adult rattlesnakes are generally more dangerous because adults carry and inject much larger amounts of venom. The study also disproves the widely repeated claim that baby rattlesnakes cannot control how much venom they release and therefore inject all of it when they bite. According to the researchers, this misconception has had serious real-world consequences. The study states that the false belief has led “to…
The airport in Palm Beach County officially changed its name to President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. The airport, previously known as Palm Beach International Airport, was renamed by legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March. The name change will cost an estimated $5.5 million, which covers signage, branding, technology systems and printed materials, according to the Palm Beach County Department of Airports. The airport reassured passengers in a statement that the change is in name only. “While we recognize that the required name change may be received in different ways by our passengers, we’re…
A roundup of legal news from the country. Source link
U.S. investors are about to get another straightforward way to play the red-hot market for memory chips. Source link
And there’s been a new phenomenon in the U.S. called Chinamaxxing. Have you heard of this, Natasha? No, what is Chinamaxxing? Chinamaxxing is mostly a social media phantasm, but a lot of people have been looking at these videos of the skyline of Shanghai or the skyline of Chongqing, which is really amazing. There’s these drone shows out there, and people are feeling like, “Oh, you’re meeting me at a very Chinese time of my life.” You’re drinking tea more. You’re wearing slippers inside the house. People are playing mahjong more. – Maybe your students, Natasha —— – Not my…
Pack a Breast Cancer Travel KitPacking a breast cancer travel kit can help you prepare for any scenario.Kai Andrews, a survivorship nurse practitioner at the Aiello Breast Center at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, recommends placing your travel kit in a carry-on bag in case your checked bag gets lost.Medications and a Detailed Medical SummaryBe sure to pack all current medications in their original bottles. This allows airport security to identify prescription medications and keeps the pills safe from light and moisture.[1]“Bring more than enough to last the entire trip, with an extra supply in case of travel delays,” Dr.…
A mostly plant and fish based diet with low protein and carefully balanced levels of an amino acid found in foods like eggs, meat, and dairy helped mice stay healthier as they aged, according to new research from the University of Southern California. The diet increased healthspan, reduced body fat, and lowered frailty in older mice. The findings, published in Cell Metabolism, were supported by an analysis of dietary and health data from more than 200,000 people conducted by researchers from USC, the University of Toronto, and Harvard University. People who followed more plant focused eating patterns also showed lower…