Why the evidence suggests Russia blew up the Kakhovka Dam

My personal opinion is that Russia's actions across Ukraine have been dedicated to destroying the infrastructure of the country (indeed leaving no people or signs of humans anywhere) even if the result of its actions adversely affect millions around the world. So Russian destruction of this dam makes sense. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/16/world/europe/ukraine-kakhovka-dam-collapse.html [This article gains immeasurably by … Continue reading Why the evidence suggests Russia blew up the Kakhovka Dam →

Reduced IRS funding a serious mistake because each dollar it gets means cheaters got caught

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2023/irs-enforcement-costs-congress-funding/? [click the for charts] How much the IRS gets back for each dollar it spends auditing ... Opinion  How much did Congress lose by defunding the IRS? Way more than we thought. Opinion by Catherine Rampell and graphics by Youyou Zhou June 14 at 6:45 a.m.1914 The White House and Congress recently agreed to claw back more than $20 billion … Continue reading Reduced IRS funding a serious mistake because each dollar it gets means cheaters got caught →

Artificial sweetener (sucralose) in Diet Coke and Red Bull breaks up DNA and promotes cancer

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/health-fitness/cancer-warning-sweetener-found-diet-30145962 Cancer warning as sweetener found in Diet Coke and Red Bull 'destroys cells' The popular caffeinated drinks contains a chemical that breaks up DNA when it's digested. By Abigail O'Leary, News Reporter Nicola Roy, Trainee Trends Writer 11:36, 3 JUN 2023 The artificial sweetener in Diet Coke is said to 'attack' DNA cells (Image: Corbis … Continue reading Artificial sweetener (sucralose) in Diet Coke and Red Bull breaks up DNA and promotes cancer →

Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Alicia Vikanda — tastes of Cannes 2023

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/apr/13/jude-law-henry-viii-alicia-vikanda-catherine-parr-and-johnny-depp-as-louis-xv-cannes-again-lays-on-a-kings-banquet Jude Law’s Henry VIII, Alicia Vikander’s Catherine Parr – and Johnny Depp as Louis XV: Cannes again lays on a king’s banquet Peter Bradshaw This year’s Cannes reveal does not disappoint: Scorsese, Glazer, Loach – and the prospect of a lot of powdered wigs News: Cannes 2023 lineup announced Thu 13 Apr 2023 11.16 … Continue reading Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Alicia Vikanda — tastes of Cannes 2023 →

How assault weapons made for war have made mass shootings (often of children) so much worse

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/04/mass-shootings-ar15-assault-rifles-nashville-uvalde/ APRIL 1, 2023 How a Weapon of War Has Worsened the Mass Shootings Epidemic The AR-15, a civilian version of a gun designed for maximum killing in combat, is ever more popular with mass shooters. MARK FOLLMAN, National Affairs Editor Mother Jones; Unsplash Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news … Continue reading How assault weapons made for war have made mass shootings (often of children) so much worse →

The world of the lonely AirPod

echnologyupdate.cmail19.com/t/d-e-vxlhkl-ykjybdiuj-r/ One Is the Loneliest Number PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL MENDELSON/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, ISTOCK (3) By Ann-Marie Alcántara I’ve come close to losing my AirPods several times, whether it’s because I shove them in my pocket without a case, or walk too close to one of those infamous New York City grates.If I misplace … Continue reading The world of the lonely AirPod →

LGPTQ+? Hold these advertisers responsible for their contributions

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/18/beauty-industry-brands-donate-anti-lgbtq-politician Allyship only skin deep: why does the beauty industry help fund anti-LGBTQ+ causes? Companies including Amazon, Walmart and CVS have donated at least $13.m to anti-LGBTQ+ politicians since January 2022 Jane Drinkard, published Sun 18 Jun 2023 08.00 EDT Over the last few years, Pride Month – annually celebrated in June – has come … Continue reading LGPTQ+? Hold these advertisers responsible for their contributions →

Exercising when it’s hot and humid

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/17/well/move/exercise-heat-humidity.html How to Exercise When It’s Humid Working out in muggy weather can be brutal. Here are four ways to survive and thrive when it feels like a sauna outside. Credit...Justin J Wee for The New York Times By Danielle Friedman, published June 17, 2023 Anyone who has gone for a jog on a hot, muggy … Continue reading Exercising when it’s hot and humid →

I swear by Baggu bags and love their story — do you use one yet?

I bought my first Baggu in 2008. By 2009, I was already such a fan of Baggu lightweight, foldable, infinitely reusable substitutes for everything from a carry-on to a plastic bag for groceries that I gave one to every fellow employee on my floor -- and many of them still use the originals (and have … Continue reading I swear by Baggu bags and love their story — do you use one yet? →

George Soros hands control to his 37-year-old son Alex who says “I’m more political

http://www.wsj.com/articles/george-soros-heir-son-alexander-soros-e3c4ca13? George Soros Hands Control to His 37-Year-Old Son: ‘I’m More Political’ In his first interview as successor, Alex Soros says the family’s $25 billion philanthropic enterprise will boost its support for voting and abortion rights Alex Soros in Manhattan. CHRISTOPHER LEE FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL By Gregory Zuckerman Updated June 11, 2023 4:55 pm ET … Continue reading George Soros hands control to his 37-year-old son Alex who says “I’m more political →

Megan Rapinoe, USWNT, stop attempts (in a commercial) to keep team from winning third straight World Cup championship

people.com/megan-rapinoe-uswnt-fight-world-cup-challengers-exclusive-7509915 Megan Rapinoe, USWNT Stop Attempts to Keep Them from Winning Third-Straight World Cup in New Ad (Exclusive) The World Cup commercial, shared exclusively with PEOPLE, highlights the USWNT's historic dominance By Sean Neumann, published June 9, 2023 11:00AM EDT Megan Rapinoe. PHOTO: FOX SPORTS The whole world wants to stop the U.S. Women’s National Team from winning … Continue reading Megan Rapinoe, USWNT, stop attempts (in a commercial) to keep team from winning third straight World Cup championship →

Recipe to save for NEXT Passover

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/03/dining/matzo-brei-passover-recipe.html A Matzo Brei That’s Sweet, Savory and Just a Little Spicy Melissa Clark tweaks the classic, adding feta, hot honey and herbs. This twist on the classic is meant to satisfy sweet and savory matzo lovers alike.Credit...David Malosh for The New York Times By Melissa Clark Published April 3, 2023Updated April 6, 2023 Cooking  Feast on recipes, food … Continue reading Recipe to save for NEXT Passover →