Bono’s new book is more than a rock star memoir. It’s also a powerful tribute to America Analysis By John Blake, CNN Published 12:53 PM EST, Tue November 8, 2022 Bono of U2 performs at the O2 Arena on October 23, 2018, in London.Jo Hale/Redferns/Getty ImagesCNN — While Bono was touring the US following the release of … Continue reading Bono’s new book more than a rock star memoir; also a powerful tribute to America (terrific gift)
Climate change has already raised temperatures for 7.6 billion people
https://apple.news/AO1kyPlYARtenOst11Sh2Zw Climate change raised temperatures for 7.6 billion by Ayurella Horn-Muller for VOX, Oct 27, 2022 Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Human-caused climate change made everyday temperatures warmer for 7.6 billion people last year, according to a new analysis by research and news nonprofit Climate Central. The big picture: Impacts of the warming planet on daily temperatures are being … Continue reading Climate change has already raised temperatures for 7.6 billion people
Do statins’ risks, such as Type 2 diabetes, outweigh the benefits?
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/25/well/live/statins-cholesterol-diabetes-side-effects.html Do Statins Increase the Risk of Diabetes? These cholesterol-lowering medications have gotten a bad rap. Here’s why. Credit...Aileen Son for The New York Times By Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Oct. 25, 2022 Q: Do statins increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes? If you’re among the tens of millions of Americans who could benefit from taking a cholesterol-lowering … Continue reading Do statins’ risks, such as Type 2 diabetes, outweigh the benefits?
Oglala Sioux, an indigenous tribe, have developed a novel way of producing crops protected from climate changes
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/03/south-dakota-reservation-food-desert-residents-transforming-crop An Indigenous reservation has a novel way to grow food – below the earth’s surface An underground greenhouse currently under construction in Pine Ridge. Photograph: Dawn E. LeBeau/The Guardian Underground greenhouses are helping people to take back control of their nutrition and ease farming amid the climate crisis Supported by About this content Hallie GoldenSat … Continue reading Oglala Sioux, an indigenous tribe, have developed a novel way of producing crops protected from climate changes
Forever chemicals have left dangerous compounds in blood of all participants in US study
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/29/pfas-left-dangerous-blood-compounds-in-nearly-all-us-study-participants PFAS left dangerous blood compounds in nearly all US study participants The toxic ‘forever chemicals’ can stay in human blood for years, and are linked to cancers, kidney damage and heart disease Foam from PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, gathers at a Michigan dam. Photograph: Jake May/AP Tom Perkins, Sat 29 Oct 2022 06.00 EDT Nearly … Continue reading Forever chemicals have left dangerous compounds in blood of all participants in US study
Provisional EU agreement requires USB-C charging for iPhones by 2024
https://arstechnica.com/?p=1859355 iPhones will be required to use USB-C charging by 2024 under EU policy Provisional EU agreement applies to additional electronics, laptops to follow. SCHARON HARDING - 6/7/2022, 11:24 AM The European Union (EU) has reached an agreement that will make USB-C charging no longer just a convenience but a requirement for iPhones and all other mobile … Continue reading Provisional EU agreement requires USB-C charging for iPhones by 2024
Profiling the eight remaining World Cup 2022 teams (New York Times & Guardian UK)
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/07/world-cup-2022-power-rankings-how-the-remaining-eight-teams-shape-up-qatar World Cup 2022 power rankings: how the remaining eight teams shape up From left; Lucas Paquetá, Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez and Achraf Hakimi will have a say in where the World Cup ends up. Composite: Getty; Shutterstock We cast our eye over the quarter-finalists’ key strengths and assess who is most likely to … Continue reading Profiling the eight remaining World Cup 2022 teams (New York Times & Guardian UK)
Being HIV positive can be a criminal offense in the U.S.
My gay friends will know this well. I did not so am posting it here as rank discrimination in an era where HIV status, properly treated, means so little. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/nov/30/hiv-criminal-laws-us-aids-discrimination ‘I lost my retirement, my career, my home’: the HIV laws still criminalising Americans Activists in Manhattan demonstrate against criminal laws based on HIV status … Continue reading Being HIV positive can be a criminal offense in the U.S.
Fruitcake can be delicious rather than a brick
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/dining/fruitcake-recipe.html Fruitcake Is Delicious, and This Recipe Proves It Claire Saffitz’s version skips the long aging process, baking up in a day, and doubles down on deliciousness. This one-day fruitcake is no joke.Credit...Bobbi Lin for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich. Prop Stylist: Christina Lane. By Claire Saffitz Nov. 28, 2022 What would the … Continue reading Fruitcake can be delicious rather than a brick
One doctor recommends lifesaving Apple Watch to every patient over 60
I've fallen myself and am over 60 and agree that the Apple Watch was a true blessing each time. The only downside is that the Apple Watch requires charging daily which is sometimes too much of a task to remember for the oldest elderly. I look forward to the day when Apple provides at least … Continue reading One doctor recommends lifesaving Apple Watch to every patient over 60
Sustainable fashion is now a thing
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/30/fashion/fashion-laws-regulations.html The New Laws Trying to Take the Anxiety Out of Shopping Fashion can’t stop talking about sustainability. Now it may have to put more money where its mouth is, as regulators set their sights on the industry. Credit...Photo illustration by Ben Denzer for The New York Times By Elizabeth Paton Published Sept. 30, 2022Updated Oct. 3, 2022, 5:10 … Continue reading Sustainable fashion is now a thing
A cruise destination not yet fully exploited — the Great Lakes
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/travel/lake-superior-cruise-ships.html Lake Superior Is Cold, Sparsely Settled and Known for Bad Weather. Perfect for Cruising, Some Say. As cruising picks up, one small Wisconsin port weighs the pros and cons of more ships and their impact on the town and the environment. Tourists enjoy the town of Bayfield, Wis., which is attracting passengers from the … Continue reading A cruise destination not yet fully exploited — the Great Lakes
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