https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2023/02/a-new-turn-in-the-fight-over-masks/673104/ The (Still) Unsettled Science of Masking A new paper casts doubt on masks as a surefire COVID precaution—and people are already fighting about it.By Isabel Fattal John Smith / VIEWpress / Getty FEBRUARY 16, 2023, 5:34 PM ET This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the … Continue reading Evolving views about mask wearing by populations (as opposed to vulnerable individuals)
Smallest Broadway group joining with West End (London) theaters
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/14/theater/jujamcyn-atg-broadway.html Broadway and West End Theater Owners Agree to Join Forces A major British theater company, Ambassador Theater Group, says it is “combining operations” with Jujamcyn, the smallest of Broadway’s three big landlords Jujamcyn operates five of the 41 Broadway theaters: the Al Hirschfeld, the Eugene O’Neill, the August Wilson, the St. James and the … Continue reading Smallest Broadway group joining with West End (London) theaters
Not all dark chocolates are safe to eat
http://www.npr.org/2022/12/17/1143239430/dark-chocolate-lead-cadmium-consumer-reports Dark chocolate might have health perks, but should you worry about lead in your ba December 17, 2022, 7:10 AM ET ASHLEY AHNTwitter Some researchers are now warning of levels of heavy metals in some dark chocolate bars. David Izquierdo/500px Plus/Getty Images Dark chocolate has long been touted as having health benefits. We've been told it … Continue reading Not all dark chocolates are safe to eat
The story behind “I Can’t Make You Love Me” made famous by Bonnie Raitt, but not written by her
When Bonnie Raitt won a 2023 Grammy for songwriting, a number of commentators blithely mentioned one of her biggest hits and gave her the credit for writing it. She didn't. Since I heard it first on a Mike Reid CD, I was thrilled to find this article explaining the history of "I Can't Make You … Continue reading The story behind “I Can’t Make You Love Me” made famous by Bonnie Raitt, but not written by her
Brazil’s new President just might save the Amazon, “the lungs of the earth”
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/03/lula-protect-amazon-brazil-bolsonaro? Can Lula save the Amazon? His record shows he might just pull it off Andre Pagliarini Brazil’s new president is determined to reverse Bolsonaro’s scorched-earth approach to the environment ‘On Lula’s first day in office he signed an Amazon Fund measure, which allows foreign governments to help pay for preservation efforts.’ Photograph: Mauro Pimentel/AFP/Getty Images … Continue reading Brazil’s new President just might save the Amazon, “the lungs of the earth”
How skewed polls threw almost everyone’s expectations off (except Michael Moore)
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/us/politics/polling-election-2022-red-wave.html The ‘Red Wave’ Washout: How Skewed Polls Fed a False Election Narrative The errant surveys spooked some candidates into spending more money than necessary, and diverted help from others who otherwise had a fighting chance of winning. Skewed red-wave surveys fed home-team boosterism among right-wing news outlets and benefited from cheerleading by former President … Continue reading How skewed polls threw almost everyone’s expectations off (except Michael Moore)
Women with breast cancer may be able to skip harsh radiation
/www.wsj.com/articles/breast-cancer-women-radiation-study-8391efd9? More Women With Breast Cancer Could Skip Harsh Radiation, Study Says Deaths were nearly equal whether women received radiation in addition to surgery and hormone therapy Researchers are testing whether more limited chemotherapy, surgery or radiation can spare breast-cancer patients harsh side effects while maintaining the benefit of treatment.PHOTO: RUI VIEIRA/ZUMA PRESS By Brianna Abbott Follow … Continue reading Women with breast cancer may be able to skip harsh radiation
Why won’t the heavy snowpack and unseasonal rains refill western U.S. critical lakes?
http://www.9news.com/article/weather/snowpack-lake-powell/ There's enough water in this year's snow to completely refill Lake Powell. Here's why that won't happen Author: Cory Reppenhagen Published: 9:47 PM MST February 9, 2023 Updated: 9:47 PM MST February 9, 2023 COLORADO, USA — The water levels at Lake Powell have been on a 22-year decline, and the reservoir hit a record low … Continue reading Why won’t the heavy snowpack and unseasonal rains refill western U.S. critical lakes?
Warehouses, with their pollution, built where neighbors lack the power to complain
America's dirty divide Revealed: how warehouses took over southern California ‘like a slow death’ In California’s Inland Empire, nearly 9,500 warehouses – many near schools – cloud the air with pollution by Maanvi Singh in Bloomington, California and Aliya Uteuova in New York with photographs by Madeline Tolle Supported by About this contentThu 29 Dec 2022 06.00 EST When … Continue reading Warehouses, with their pollution, built where neighbors lack the power to complain
What great news! Concluding shows for the Next Generation cast in “Star Trek: Picard””
‘Picard’ Gets the ‘Next Generation’ Band Back Together The new season provides a victory lap for some of the most beloved “Star Trek” characters and actors. “I had long since given up on any hope of a conclusion as satisfying as this one is,” LeVar Burton said. Clockwise from top left: Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, … Continue reading What great news! Concluding shows for the Next Generation cast in “Star Trek: Picard””
What makes TÁR look different from all the other films this year?
http://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/tar-cinematography-florian-hoffmeister-1234807120/ Why ‘TÁR’ Looks Different from Every Other Movie of 2022 Director Todd Field and cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister tell IndieWire how custom lenses and a digital film emulsion system gave "TÁR" its singular visual style. Jim Hemphill Feb 8, 2023 12:00 pm @JimmyHemphill “TÁR” ©Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection Writer-director Todd Field’s “TÁR” is a singular film … Continue reading What makes TÁR look different from all the other films this year?
First vaccine approved for honeybees
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/science/honeybee-vaccine.html U.S.D.A. Approves First Vaccine for Honeybees Dalan Animal Health’s vaccine for American foulbrood, an aggressive bacterial disease, is the first for any insect in the United States. A conditional license for a vaccine to protect honeybees against American foulbrood disease has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Credit...Steve Pfost/Newsday, via Getty Images By Remy … Continue reading First vaccine approved for honeybees
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