http://www.npr.org/2024/02/29/1234533899/oscar-documentaries? Yes, these 5 Oscar-nominated documentaries take on tough topics — watch them anyway FEBRUARY 29, 20247:30 AM ET by Linda Holmes for NPR The Oscar-nominated documentary Four Daughters blends truth and fiction with rare transparency — you won't see another film like it. Kino Lorber There's no way to soften the truth about this year's five … Continue reading Oscar-nominated documentaries for 2024
How to protect yourself from heart disease – America’s No. 1 killer
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/02/27/heart-disease-cardiovascular-health-tips/ Opinion How to protect yourself from America’s No. 1 killer By Leana S. Wen, Contributing columnist| February 27, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. EST Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 5 deaths is attributed to the condition. With February being American Heart Month, … Continue reading How to protect yourself from heart disease – America’s No. 1 killer
A guide to the five nominees for international film Oscar
http://www.npr.org/2024/02/27/1233971021/oscar-guide-best-international-feature-film Oscars guide: We map out the 5 films nominated for best international feature FEBRUARY 27, 2024, 7:00 AM ET by Glen Weldon for NPRThis year's Academy Award nominees for international feature tackle their disparate subjects using vastly different approaches; go looking for a common thematic thread and you'll come away disappointed. But let's try … Continue reading A guide to the five nominees for international film Oscar
One of world’s biggest cities may run out of water in months
https://apple.news/A6Qx9Kx-9Si2XuKi82sQUBQ One of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water By Laura Paddison, Jack Guy and Fidel Gutiérrez, CNN Updated 9:23 AM EST, Sun February 25, 2024 Mexico CityCNN — Alejandro Gomez has been without proper running water for more than three months. Sometimes it comes on for an hour or two, but only … Continue reading One of world’s biggest cities may run out of water in months
Ultra-processed food proven to have adverse health consequences
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/feb/28/ultra-processed-food-32-harmful-effects-health-review Ultra-processed food linked to 32 harmful effects to health, review finds World’s largest review finds direct associations with higher risks of cancer, heart disease and early death Andrew Gregory Health editor, Wed 28 Feb 2024 18.30 ESTShare Ultra-processed food (UPF) is directly linked to 32 harmful effects to health, including a higher risk of heart … Continue reading Ultra-processed food proven to have adverse health consequences
$100 Bill is America’s most common currency, and its most annoying
http://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/american-dollar-currency-100-bill-c6a47c79? The $100 Bill Is America’s Most Common Currency, and Its Most Annoying The amount in circulation has more than doubled in recent years, but $100s are hated by both cashiers and economists By Oyin Adedoyin | Photographs by Lanna Apisukh for The Wall Street Journal Feb. 24, 2024 9:00 pm ET Rayza Sison went to a flea … Continue reading $100 Bill is America’s most common currency, and its most annoying
Kristin Hannah performs magic for women serving in Vietnam
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/books/review/the-women-kristin-hannah.html Kristin Hannah’s New Novel Puts Combat Nurses Front and Center in Vietnam “The Women” follows a San Diego debutante into a world of gut wounds and napalm. But the real challenge comes when she arrives home. By Beatriz Williams Beatriz Williams’s latest novel is “The Beach at Summerly.” Published Feb. 1, 2024, Updated Feb. 23, 2024 THE … Continue reading Kristin Hannah performs magic for women serving in Vietnam
A rescue dog saved this man from a cocaine addiction of 13 years
This story is only one of thousands, if not more, about the effect that dogs (and cats) can have on the lives of the humans who do their best to care for them. I'm often caught by stories of the many veterans with PTSD or TBI who are able to cope with life on their … Continue reading A rescue dog saved this man from a cocaine addiction of 13 years
Off the book roommates have rights in NYC
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/24/realestate/how-do-i-evict-my-roommates.html How Do I Evict My Roommates? Even if your rental arrangement is off the books, tenants have legal rights that you need to consider. Credit...Nadia Pillon By Jill Terreri Ramos Feb. 24, 2024 Q: I lease a three-bedroom market-rate apartment in Brooklyn. I rent out two of the bedrooms, but the situation with my roommates … Continue reading Off the book roommates have rights in NYC
How to make your hearing aids more effective and less frustrating
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/02/25/hearing-aid-use-advice/ How to make your hearing aids more effective and less frustrating In one study, only 29 percent of those with hearing loss used hearing aids Perspective by Judith Graham February 25, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EST It was an every-other-day routine, full of frustration. Every time my husband called his father, who was 94 when … Continue reading How to make your hearing aids more effective and less frustrating
Reynolds/McElhenney far from the only owners losing money with a small U.K. football team
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/24/world/europe/england-soccer-wrexham-buying-teams.html Want to Lose a Lot of Money, Fast? Buy a Small Soccer Team in England. The country’s lower leagues offer a tempting entry to ownership. But the sport’s economics mean even multimillionaires can struggle to compete. Across England, wealthy investors are pouring vast sums of money into semiprofessional and amateur league soccer teams.Credit...Mary Turner … Continue reading Reynolds/McElhenney far from the only owners losing money with a small U.K. football team
Excerpts from Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder letters
http://www.wsj.com/finance/i-read-all-59-of-warren-buffetts-annual-letters-these-are-the-best-parts-068f834a? I Read All 59 of Warren Buffett’s Annual Letters. These Are the Best Parts. The Berkshire Hathaway notes, starting in 1965, trace the company’s evolution with humor and personality ILLUSTRATION: ALEXANDRA CITRIN-SAFADI/WSJ; PHOTO: NICHOLAS ROBERTS/AFP/GETTY IMAGES; ISTOCK By Karen Langley Feb. 25, 2024 5:30 am ET Warren Buffett had an audience in mind for his latest … Continue reading Excerpts from Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder letters
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