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WorkWorkBermuda battens hatches as Hurricane Ernesto barrels in: track storm
An advisory from the National Hurricane Center said, "Ernesto is expected to bring a prolonged period of strong winds and storm surge on Bermuda starting this afternoon through Saturday night. A hurricane warning is in effect for the island, and preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion."
Work5 Dermatologists on the 1 Thing You Should Do Every Day
“Applying sunscreen every day is the most important thing you can do to keep your skin looking healthy and prevent skin cancer,” says Dr. Sara Perkins, assistant professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine. “Ultraviolet radiation can lead to hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles, not to mention basal and squamous cell skin cancer and melanoma.” Work
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WorkMore than 70 babies have been born from uterus transplants: 'It's a complete new world' - STAT (No paywall)
The first modern attempt at transferring a uterus from one human to another occurred at the turn of the millennium. But surgeons had to remove the organ, which had become necrotic, 99 days later. The first successful transplant was performed in 2011 — but even then, the recipient wasn’t immediately able to get pregnant and deliver a baby. It took three more years for the first person in the world with a transplanted uterus to give birth. WorkThe Warped World of the U.K. Rioters - The New Yorker (No paywall)
It was the first week of the summer holidays in the U.K., and parents were flocking to football camps and community centers to keep their children busy. One such center, in the seaside town of Southport, was hosting a Taylor Swift-themed dance event, on July 29th, when a man with a knife barged in and started stabbing young girls. He killed three and injured many more. As news of the horrific attack spread, police cautioned that the identity and motives of the attacker were not yet known. But on social media the long-suffering far right had already found the perfect suspect: a Muslim asylum seeker, an “illegal immigrant” who had travelled to the U.K. in a small boat. Some even claimed to know his name: Ali.
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WorkAmerica is sabotaging itself in the global battle for talent - The Economist (No paywall)
Who said the following? “You graduate from a college, I think you should get, automatically as part of your diploma, a green card [permanent residence in the United States].” The surprising answer is Donald Trump. Whether he meant it or not—and his record in office suggests not—his words suggest that even a nativist politician understands, at some level, that highly skilled foreigners can be useful. WorkAvoiding Recalled Food Can Spare You From These Common Infections - Scientific American (No paywall)
Thanks to the development of modern agriculture, the germ theory of disease and pasteurization, as well as the advent of freezers, electric ovens and fridges, millions of people can now access safe, disease-free food in many parts of the world. But despite these advances, foodborne illnesses endure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 48 million Americans—one in seven—get sick from food each year.
WorkKamala Harris and the Return of 'Tough on Crime'
In 2009, when she published “Smart on Crime,” one in four Americans said they had “very little” confidence in the criminal justice system, according to Gallup. Ten years later, when she ran for president, it was more than one in three. And by that point, support for reform cut across party lines, with about two-thirds of Republicans agreeing that the system gave unfair advantages to the rich and 40 percent favoring the decriminalization of drugs. WorkThe Confidants Guiding Harris for the Most Important Days of Her Life
While Ms. Harris has her own inner circle, she was also thrust into a campaign with only a few weeks to make her case to the American people. So she has accepted the help and support of much of Mr. Biden’s team, added a few Obama-era operatives and elevated some loyalists of her own to positions of power.
WorkWorkNational Public Data confirms breach that exposed Americans' social security numbers
The National Public Data is already facing a proposed class action lawsuit that was filed in early August by a plaintiff who received a notification from their identity theft protection service that their personal information was posted on the dark web. They argued that the company failed \"to properly secure and safeguard the personally identifiable information that it collected and maintained as part of its regular business practices.\" WorkHarris Gains in Sun Belt as Demographic Patterns Start to Look 'Normal'
Ms. Harris has an 84-11 lead among Black voters in Georgia and North Carolina, the two battleground states where Black voters represent their largest share of the electorate. No one would have batted an eye at a result like this a year or two ago, but it’s a significant improvement from Mr. Biden’s 74-17 lead in May in Georgia and his 74-18 lead across our final five national polls of his campaign. WorkAssessing Trump's and Harris's Attacks on Each Other
This is misleading. Ms. Harris called a proposal to increase the top marginal tax rate for people making over $10 million annually a “bold” idea. But she did not endorse it. Nor has she called for an 80 percent tax increase on all taxpayers across the board. WorkFresh Mulch and Wet Paint: Chicago Cleans Up Before Democrats Descend
The Democratic National Convention will soon descend on Chicago, ready to meet the gripes, excitement and reservations of locals. No city has hosted more national political conventions, and Chicago is used to putting on giant events like the Lollapalooza music festival, a NASCAR race and St. Patrick’s Day parades. But the city is bracing for an influx of some 50,000 visitors — and worldwide media scrutiny — when the four-day convention begins on Monday. WorkWorkThe Next Stop for Denver Campus Protesters Is the Democratic Convention
The Denver group was working to juggle their jobs and personal lives with pushing the movement along. They decided the way to keep up the momentum was through regular protests along with meetings and WhatsApp chats. So they demonstrated in front of the homes of two university regents weeks after the camp closure, drawing a stark condemnation resolution from the University of Colorado Board of Regents. WorkWorkFor Abortion Providers, a Tough Business Gets Even Tougher
“Dobbs was percolating and it became apparent that the Supreme Court was likely to overturn Roe v. Wade,” Dr. Russo said in an interview earlier this year. “Our thinking was that patients could come to L.A. if they lived west of the Mississippi.” WorkWhen N.F.L. Dreams End, NASCAR's Pit Crews Beckon
Last season, the average margin of victory was 1.11 seconds, and it was under one second in 19 of the 36 races. The margin of victory was under one second in 10 of the 23 races so far this season. WorkCharlie Moss, Whose Ads Spread Love for a Battered New York, Dies at 85
The campaign — complete with a heart icon doodled on the back of an envelope with a crayon by Milton Glaser, the graphic designer, and a jingle written by Steve Karmen — began in 1977, when New York City was staving off a devastating fiscal crisis. The city, derided by many as “the rotten apple,” was being shunned by visitors. WorkWorkAlex Karp Has Money and Power. So What Does He Want?
Unlike many executives in Silicon Valley, Mr. Karp backed President Biden, cutting him a big check, despite skepticism about his handling of the border and his overreliance on Hollywood elites like Jeffrey Katzenberg. Now he is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, but he still has vociferous complaints about his party. WorkWorkWorkThe Painkiller Used for Just About Anything
But that has not stopped patients and health care providers from turning to gabapentin (whose brand names include Neurontin) for a startling array of other conditions, including sciatica, neuropathy from diabetes, lower back pain and post-surgery pain. WorkWorkA Virtuoso Cellist's Painstaking Path From Long Covid Back to the Stage
He was only 37 years old, but he felt extreme fatigue, as if “wearing a coat of weighted down metal inside my body.” It would be a month before he had enough energy to fly home to Manhattan. He was so weak that he got stuck on a staircase landing, crying until he managed to crawl up the rest of the steps. WorkUkraine Destroys Key Russian Bridge as It Presses On With Offensive
Analysts say the destruction of the Glushkovo bridge points to a commitment by Ukraine to a sustained fight in western Russia. By trying to disrupt Moscow’s logistical lines, they say, Ukraine may be preparing for a prolonged campaign to strengthen and possibly expand its positions in the area. Work'There Is No Childhood in Gaza'
“He would always quiet his brother when he cried,” Mr. Faris told The New York Times in a recent phone interview. “He would tell him: ‘Mama and Baba are in heaven. Mama and Baba would be sad if they knew we were crying because of them.’” WorkThe Movies of 1999
Twenty-five years ago was a landmark time for cinema, with films that captured our collective hope and paranoia about the coming millennium. WorkHurricane Ernesto Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rains to Bermuda
Starting around 4 p.m. local time on Friday, many households found themselves in the dark. Outages affected more than 25,000 customers early Saturday morning. BELCO, Bermuda’s sole electricity provider, said it was not safe for its crews to be in the field late Friday. It said it would resume work on restoring power when conditions improved. WorkWorkJudge calls foul on Venu, blocks launch of ESPN-Warner-Fox streaming service
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More than 200 vehicles that fell foul of London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) have been sent to Ukraine to aid the country's war effort, despite initial legal concerns over the plan. Transport for London said on Friday that 330 vehicles had been given the green light to be sent to Ukraine under the Ulez vehicle scrappage scheme. More than 200 are already in the eastern European country. WorkWorkWorkWorkFormer Sunak adviser urges Labour to introduce wealth tax on housing
He is the latest prominent figure to call for council tax reforms. Patrick Diamond, who worked for Tony Blair and Gordon Brown in Downing Street, wrote in the Observer earlier this year that there is an “overwhelming economic and ethical case” for Starmer to impose higher taxes on wealth, including a revaluation of council tax. WorkLabour must raise GP funding to end '8am scramble', says doctors' group
Earlier this month, family doctors voted overwhelmingly in favour of staging industrial action for the first time in 60 years, to protest against a new contract in which the last government agreed to a 1.9% funding increase for 2024-25 seen as financially unviable by the British Medical Association. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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