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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: Ukraine attacks Russian-occupied areas with long-range missiles from US, officials disclose
- Recently, Ukraine has started utilizing long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States. These missiles were employed to attack a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and to bombard Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, as reported by American officials on Wednesday.
- A senior US military official stated on Wednesday that the White House and military planners thoroughly assessed the risks associated with providing long-range firepower to Ukraine and concluded that the current timing is suitable for their provision.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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What to Know About Babesiosis, a Tick-Borne Disease That's on the Rise: Babesiosis is a parasitic illness spread by the same blacklegged ticks that spread Lyme ...
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Quick Glance: Understanding Babesiosis: On the Rise
- Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that follows Lyme in commonality and is increasing.
- The disease is transmitted by Babesia microti parasites and can lead to anemia and other symptoms.
- While cases are on the rise, they are still rare, but the CDC recommends screening blood donations in specific states as the disease is endemic.
- The spread of babesiosis is linked to various factors, including deer and mice populations aiding tick transmission.
Confiscate Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for Ukraine's ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
apnews.com/article/jobs-employers-noncompete-agreements-economy-pay-4d7b3eb8e143cfd52025c7f2f5259fc4
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
US CDC warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted clinicians about risks ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-warns-harmful-reactions-fake-botox-injections-2024-04-23/
FDA Says Milk Is Safe, Even After Tests Show Signs of Bird Flu: Particles of the bird flu virus recently found in dairy cattle have been detected in pasteurized ...
webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20240424/fda-says-milk-safe-even-after-tests-show-signs-bird-flu
Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-furious-in-tears-over-king-charles-decision/news-story/cf2233850121b9d243f4ead9abb51ac7
Your Guide to Improving Your Heart Health: Discover 28 ways to power up, wind down, and have fun — all in the name of a healthy heart ...
healthline.com/health/healthy-heart-tips
Taking Multiple Medications? You May Need to Scale Back.: Many people in the United States are taking five or more prescription drugs. That can lead to serious ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/well/live/medication-prescription-drug-use.html
National Weather Service, CDC Unveil New ‘HeatRisk’ Forecast: The National Weather Service will now issue heat warnings in a new way using a system called ...
webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20240423/national-weather-service-cdc-new-heat-risk-forecast
FDA finds traces of bird flu virus in grocery store milk but says pasteurized dairy is still safe
omaha.com/news/nation-world/milk-dairy-safety-bird-flu-fda/article_9b941461-8d98-5d3f-b61b-5ade8e01a4c6.html
CDC issues health advisory about risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/cdc-health-advisory-botox-injections/
How to Monitor and Stay Safe in Extreme Heat, Using the CDC’s New HeatRisk Tool: More Americans die from heat than any other weather-related hazards ...
time.com/6970280/extreme-heat-risk-cdc-national-weather-service-tool/
Heart Failure, Not Stroke, Is Most Common Complication of AFib, Study Finds: A new study found that for those who receive a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation ...
healthline.com/health-news/heart-failure-not-stroke-is-most-common-complication-of-afib-study-finds
Spike in newborn syphilis cases has experts issuing new recommendations. What to know
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287908580.html
CDC ‘disease detectives’ study mold infections in COVID patients, more: CDC's EIS conference of "disease detectives" begins today in Atlanta and will cover a ...
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When red-hot isn’t enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
mercurynews.com/2024/04/23/when-red-hot-isnt-enough-new-government-heat-risk-tool-sets-magenta-as-most-dangerous-level/
Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs': Cleveland Clinic researchers developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can determine the ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-ai-treatments-superbugs.html
Fake Botox Has Made People Sick in Several States—Here's How to Avoid It
health.com/counterfeit-botox-warning-8634110
Why Relying On The Smell Test Is A Huge Mistake For Food Safety: Sniffing your food to check if it's still fresh can definitely give you some important ...
chowhound.com/1564178/smell-test-mistake-food-safety/
The World's Getting So Hot, Scientists Needed a New Color: There's a new threat category beyond red to indicate extreme, dangerous heat.
gizmodo.com/new-extreme-heat-threat-color-magenta-weather-health-1851429004
The warmer winter could mean more ticks this spring in central Pa.: In Pennsylvania, Lyme disease cases occur most often in the late spring and summer.
pennlive.com/health/2024/04/the-warmer-winter-could-mean-more-ticks-this-spring-in-central-pa.html
Midwives in Massachusetts push for formal licensing: Supporters say bills to license the birthing professionals would be transformative for the state ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/23/business/midwives-massachusetts-license/
Taiwan enters enterovirus endemic period: CDC - Focus Taiwan: Over 11,000 people infected with enterovirus visited the doctor last week, the highest number of ...
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404230022
Stay Safe in the Summer Sun: CDC Launches Free Heat Forecast Tool : The CDC has launched an online heat forecaster, HeatRisk Forecast Tool, to help prepare for ...
techtimes.com/articles/303911/20240423/stay-safe-summer-sun-cdc-launches-free-heat-forecast-tool.htm
Spending 30 years in a psychological study by Jack and Jeanne Block warped journalist Susannah Breslin's life
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/susannah-breslin-and-the-decades-long-block-study-research/103741872
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-donald-trump-waere-bei-zweiter-amtszeit-schlimmer-a-3bfc8a05-b6ae-4359-82c4-64196549c33f
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
uk.pcmag.com/mobile-apps/151942/a-bill-banning-tiktok-in-the-us-just-passed-the-house
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-und-deutschland-sollen-israel-staerkeren-schlag-gegen-iran-ausgeredet-haben-a-3d28020d-ae5c-4874-895c-38c6520fde59
America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/17/americas-trust-in-its-institutions-has-collapsed
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246256484/tesla-car-price-cuts-elon-musk-cybertruck
CDC Investigating Illnesses from Potentially Bogus Botox : At least 19 people from nine states have reported serious reactions after receiving botox injections ...
webmd.com/beauty/news/20240416/cm/cdc-investigates-potentially-bogus-botox-injections
A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
npr.org/2024/04/20/1246125248/black-bear-cub-trees-north-carolina-video
Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Changes Are Coming to Melatonin Packaging, Industry Group Says: An organization representing dietary supplement makers has advised its members to update ...
webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20240416/changes-coming-melatonin-packaging-industry-group-says
Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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NOAA, CDC Launch HeatRisk, a Tool to Forecast Dangerous Heat: HeatRisk combines weather forecasts with heat-related health data to predict when high temperatures ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/noaa-cdc-launch-heatrisk-a-tool-to-forecast-dangerous-heat
Does 'zombie deer disease' pose risks for humans?: The deaths of two hunters who ate meat from deer infected with chronic wasting disease has scientists arguing ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514832/does-zombie-deer-disease-pose-risks-for-humans
Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous: Scientists warn the willful blindness over coronavirus’ origins leaves the world ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/toxic-how-the-search-for-the-origins-of-covid-19-turned-politically-poisonous/
Syphilis case increase sparks Colorado public health order: An alarming spike in syphilis cases in Colorado prompted a statewide public health order ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4605205-syphilis-colorado-public-health-order/
Alcohol-related deaths increased nearly 30% during first year of the pandemic, a CDC report shows
post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/04/21/alcohol-related-deaths-us/stories/202404210013
UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
wionews.com/world/blinken-says-us-not-involved-in-any-offensive-operation-713037
Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways: Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect ...
scientificamerican.com/article/everyday-noises-can-hurt-hearts-not-just-ears-and-the-ability-to-learn/
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
abcnews.go.com/US/bear-cub-recovering-after-dropped-bystander-picked-photos/story
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
What are symptoms of fake Botox illness? What to know about CDC warning: Warnings about fake Botox injections given by people not trained to give the shots are ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fake-botox-cdc-warnings-symptoms-rcna148197
A Dengue Fever Outbreak Is Setting Records in the Americas: At least 2.1 million cases of dengue fever have been reported in North and South America ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/17/record-setting-dengue-outbreak-fueled-by-climate-change-00152683
Free COVID Home Test Kits Are Still Available: Here's How to Get Them: If you think you might have COVID, don't panic: You have plenty of options for free ...
cnet.com/health/free-covid-home-test-kits-are-still-available-heres-how-to-get-them/
College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
npr.org/2024/04/18/1243709966/college-student-parents-child-care-costs
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds: As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/extreme-heat-hospital-visits-climate.html
John Oliver on UFOs: ‘There needs to be room for honest inquiry’: The Last Week Tonight host looks into speculation, study an cover-ups about unidentified flying ...
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/22/john-oliver-ufos-uaps
With H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak in Cows, CDC Stumbles Again: The H5N1 crisis at dairy farms shows that public health agencies have failed to absorb the lessons of ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-22/with-h5n1-bird-flu-outbreak-in-cows-cdc-stumbles-again
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Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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CDC Investigating Illnesses from Potentially Bogus Botox : At least 19 people from nine states have reported serious reactions after receiving botox injections ...
webmd.com/beauty/news/20240416/cm/cdc-investigates-potentially-bogus-botox-injections
Liberia: Opposition Troubled Over Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards: The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) through its Acting National ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404220114.html
U.S. Declared Measles Eliminated in 2000, New Outbreaks Could Change That: A surge in reported measles cases in the first quarter of 2024 is threatening the ...
healthline.com/health-news/u-s-declared-measles-eliminated-in-2000-new-outbreaks-could-change-that
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
Trader Joe’s recalls basil linked to Salmonella infections: Trader Joe’s recalled its Infinite Herbs Organic Basil on Wednesday after the product was linked to ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/trader-joes-basil-recall-salmonella/
More organic herbs recalled by Miami company because they might have salmonella: The Colombian herbs from Miami’s Infinite Herbs linked to an outbreak also have ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/recalls/article287879425.html
Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions: The growing rise of "health empowerment" is a double-edged sword.
axios.com/2024/04/18/public-trust-medical-pharmaceutical-industry-institutions
Clean like you mean it: the ultimate guide to spring cleaning your home: Blitz your wardrobe! Scrub that keyboard! Shine your teaspoons! It’s time for a brutal ...
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/21/clean-like-you-mean-it-the-ultimate-guide-to-spring-cleaning-your-home
Whooping cough surging in some countries. Why you may need a booster.: Whooping cough outbreaks in Europe, Asia and parts of the U.S. should be a reminder to get ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/whooping-cough-surging-countries-may-need-booster-rcna147848
Criminalizing people did not work to stop HIV transmission, and it will not decrease STIs.
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/21/oklahoma-legislature-wants-to-criminalize-stis-bill-will-make-it-worse/73389922007/
Here's what a Children of the 90s visit involves: The study is looking for more participants to book in their Focus @30 clinic sessions before it ends in July
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/heres-what-children-90s-involves-9230201
Doc reveals “mind-blowing health tip” you should do to your toothbrush nightly: After you brush your teeth each night, you should be doing one thing to your ...
nypost.com/2024/04/18/lifestyle/toothbrush-health-tip-youre-probably-skipping/
ER visits for heat illness rose in 2023 amid record-breaking temperatures: CDC : Some U.S. regions saw the highest rate of heat-related ER visits since 2018.
abcnews.go.com/Health/er-visits-heat-illness-rose-2023-amid-record/story
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a 530% rise in melatonin overdoses among children over the past decade ... Show more
Ranked: The least active and most active states in the US: See which states have the highest and lowest rates of physical inactivity, according to CDC data.
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Nearly 370,000 Hoosiers lost dental insurance last year. Here's what happened.: Nearly 370,000 Hoosiers lost dental insurance last year, according to a nonprofit ...
indystar.com/story/news/health/2024/04/18/nearly-370000-hoosiers-lost-dental-insurance-last-year/73311826007/
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