Daily review 14/10/2024
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Source:Huffington Post
October 14, 2024 10:38 UTC
Cheap Ozempic knock-offs have risen in popularity — but are they safe?
Cheap Ozempic knock-offs have risen in popularity — but are they safe? Cheap Ozempic knock-offs have risen in popularity — but are they safe? As prices for Ozempic have risen in recent months, many people may be seeking cheaper alternatives for managing diabetes or weight loss. Ozempic Patients May Face Dangerous Risks During Surgery"When they’re made in unregulated environments, there's no telling what you’re putting into your body." Original article source: Cheap Ozempic knock-offs have risen in popularity — but are they safe?
Source:Fox News
October 14, 2024 10:35 UTC
Your guide to the presidential candidates’ views on housing
Vice President Kamala Harris has released a series of housing proposals and has consistently mentioned housing on the campaign trail, in advertisements and in the debate with former President Donald Trump. TrumpTrump, a real estate developer, has fewer specifics than his opponent in addressing housing affordability. Trump’s campaign has said the reduction in the population would lessen demand for housing and therefore lower costs. Harris and Trump share one idea for housing affordability, though they’re both light on details: making more federally owned land available for housing development. Trump’s campaign said that housing affordability worsened during Biden and Harris’ time in office and that the former president would improve the situation.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 14, 2024 10:31 UTC
WashPost: Pakistan's Internet Slows to a Crawl
Pakistan's internet has slowed to a crawl for over two months, sparking accusations of government interference aimed at suppressing protests by supporters of opposition leader Imran Khan. "The internet is working absolutely fine," claimed Information Minister Attaullah Tarar last month, dismissing concerns. Meanwhile, freelancers, ride-hailing drivers, and others who depend on mobile apps for gig work say the impact is crippling. One gig worker, Mohammad Arif, said when he tries to accept rides, his screen freezes. In a nation where only 4 million people have WiFi, compared to 140 million relying on mobile internet, the consequences are widespread.
Source:Washington Post
October 14, 2024 10:29 UTC
Dodgers waste no time in extending their dominance in NLCS Game 1 win over Mets
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Source:Los Angeles Times
October 14, 2024 10:28 UTC
Your guide to the presidential candidates’ views on health care
Health care — and who would handle it best — has continued to be contested turf in the final weeks of the presidential campaign. Polls show that Americans have ranked health care costs high on the agenda for national leaders. The Biden administration withdrew approval for work requirements in state Medicaid programs and encouraged states to expand coverage. During her vice presidency, the Biden administration rolled out federal regulations that provide broad protection against discrimination based on gender identity by federally funded health care entities. The Biden administration also launched a new office at the White House focused on pandemic preparedness and response.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 14, 2024 10:22 UTC
Your guide to the presidential candidates’ views on immigration
Trump has called for rapid and historic deportations of millions of immigrants who are in the country illegally. And she has pledged to sign a bipartisan border bill negotiated this year that includes hundreds of millions of dollars to continue construction. She has said as far back as 2017 that people who try to come into the country illegally are not criminals. But as the Biden administration encountered record arrivals at the border, she shifted significantly. It contains nothing for the so-called Dreamers who were brought to the country illegally when they were minors.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 14, 2024 10:11 UTC
Poll: Harris up in Pennsylvania, Trump leads in Arizona
Former President Donald Trump is leading by six points in Arizona, while Vice President Kamala Harris leads by four points in Pennsylvania, according to new polls from the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Siena College. Trump's strength in Arizona has been buoyed by voters' concerns about the economy, while Harris has maintained an edge in Pennsylvania largely due to her stance on abortion. Harris' lead in Pennsylvania is within the margin of error, but mirrors a consistent small lead in polling for months. Trump has an 11-point lead over Harris in Pennsylvania on the economy, which grew from a 4-point lead in the Times' September poll. Harris, Trump and outside groups have spent around $350 million in television ads in the state and are frequently visiting for campaign stops.
Source:New York Times
October 14, 2024 10:11 UTC
The 2024 Kansas voter suppression scandal: Government, social media team up to block engagement • Kansas Reflector
The platform has at various points shut down pages belonging to the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County and Kansas Reflector. And while youth voting advocacy matters a great deal, Kansas Reflector reporters have covered that story. Facebook didn’t just suppress the story but actually took it down, leaving them without that opportunity. Clay Wirestone is Kansas Reflector opinion editor. Through its opinion section, Kansas Reflector works to amplify the voices of people who are affected by public policies or excluded from public debate.
Source:CNN
October 14, 2024 10:05 UTC
Your guide to the presidential candidates’ views on abortion
Your guide to the presidential candidates’ views on abortionAbortion rights, always a polarizing issue in American politics, became an electoral tinderbox in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision to create a federal right to abortion access. “In more than 20 states, Trump Abortion Bans are preventing doctors from providing basic medical care. A federal abortion banIn the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, questions immediately arose about whether Congress would enact legislation protecting abortion access across the nation or a federal measure prohibiting such rights. The first White House official to visit an abortion clinic, Harris has called Trump’s actions on abortion “unconscionable.”“It’s insulting to the women of America,” Harris said. Harris has lashed out at Trump for appointing the justices who supported overturning federal protection for abortion rights.
Source:Los Angeles Times
October 14, 2024 10:01 UTC
NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for October 14, 2024
Get ready to test your word skills and find the hidden links in The New York Times' daily Connections puzzle! (New York Times)ALSO READ| NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for October 13, 2024What is NYT Connections? NYT Connections Hints for October 14Yellow: To searchGreen: Booming echoBlue: Types of hairstylesPurple: Shedding'If you know what we are talking about, minimize this page and try to solve your puzzle. ALSO READ| NYT Connections Today: See hints and answers for October 12, 2024NYT Connections Today: These are categoriesYellow: RummageGreen - Sounds of ThunderBlue - Ways to Wear Your Hair UpPurple - Things That Can Have LeavesBlow the trumpets before we reveal the answer…. NYT Connections Today: Answer for October 14Rummage: Comb, Dig, Root, SiftSounds of Thunder: Clap, Peal, Roll, RumbleWays to Wear Your Hair Up: Braid, Bun, Pony, TwistThings That Can Have Leaves: Book Salad, Table, Tree
Source:New York Times
October 14, 2024 09:30 UTC
Altered State Distillery adds chef, full kitchen service. What they serve
Altered State Distillery, 1535 W. Eighth St., which opened in 2019, has taken another big step up. The distiller, which was mentioned in Forbes magazine earlier this year, just added a chef and full restaurant menu to its list of assets. Bobby Grazulewicz, 43, a trained executive chef with experience at restaurants in Niagara Falls, Jamestown, Charlotte, North Carolina, and others, has taken over and remade the Altered State kitchen. "Everything we have, even if it's not vegan or gluten-free, can easily be made that way," he said. No BYOFAltered State allowed people to bring their own food before the new kitchen opened because they had a limited menu, but those days are over.
Source:Forbes
October 14, 2024 09:24 UTC
In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes
MORE: DHS report warns violent extremists pose threat to election workers and voting process"The drop boxes are secure," Dreckmann told ABC News. Gutierrez, who has embraced ballot drop boxes, has been focused on providing greater transparency to encourage voters to trust the boxes. PHOTO: Milwaukee election administrator Paulina Gutierrez speaks with ABC News about ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin. As poll workers who have spent several election cycles emptying ballot drop boxes and securing absentee ballots, Dreckmann and his wife call the conspiracy theories about drop boxes "frustrating." In Wisconsin, election officials push back against critics of drop boxes originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
Source:ABC News
October 14, 2024 09:16 UTC
A recent surge in global warming is not detectable yet
To describe this mathematically, our model allows for m changepoints during the data record t ∈ {1, …, N}, which occur at the times τ 1 , …, τ m , where the ordering 0 = τ 0 < τ 1 < τ 2 < ⋯ < τ m < N = τ m+1 is imposed. This likelihood is denoted by L(m: τ 1 , …, τ m ). The penalty C(m; τ 1 , …, τ m ) is a charge for having m changepoints at the times τ 1 , …, τ m in a model. In short, a 40% increase in the 2013–2040 warming rate relative to the 1970–2012 rate will be needed to declare a significant warming surge by 2040. Overall, one sees that either significantly increased warming or many more years of observations will be required before declaring any warming surge with a reasonable degree of confidence.
Source:Washington Post
October 14, 2024 09:16 UTC
SANY Group Recognized in Forbes China's Top 10 Inspirational ESG Cases, Showcasing Its Commitment to Sustainable Practices
CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 14, 2024 /CNW/ -- Forbes China has unveiled its 2024 China ESG 50 list and ESG inspired case studies, recognizing SANY Group's "Lighthouse Factory" in Indonesia for its outstanding ESG practices. It marks another significant milestone for SANY Group, reinforcing its reputation for sustainability leadership within the manufacturing sector on an international stage. SANY Group stood out by transforming its business strategy to incorporate ESG as a key operational element rather than a cost factor. SANY Lighthouse Factory: A Benchmark for Global ManufacturingIn 2023, SANY Group inaugurated its pioneering overseas Lighthouse Factory in Indonesia, equipped with full network connectivity and automated production capabilities. Driving Digital Transformation Towards Green DevelopmentAmidst the backdrop of the digital economy, SANY has been vigorously advancing digital reforms to foster green transformation methods.
Source:Forbes
October 14, 2024 08:47 UTC