How fast should you walk to lower your diabetes risk?

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Walking lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests an ideal baseline speed to get the most benefits.”

Suspect in Burlington shooting allegedly told ATF agent: 'I've been waiting for you'

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 years ago

“The details of law enforcement's initial encounter with Jason Eaton were revealed as he pleaded not guilty Monday to three counts of attempted...”

China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“A surge in respiratory illnesses across China is caused by the flu and other known pathogens and not by a novel virus, the country's health...”

This Ivy League school took a novel approach to easing tensions sparked by the Israel-Hamas war. Did it work?

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  7 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Dartmouth College responded to the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel and the war in Gaza that followed by convening forums for students and community...”

Holiday hiring frenzy cools with retailers anxious over consumer spending

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Retailers have been pulling back on holiday hiring this season, announcing the fewest seasonal job openings since 2013 and nixing hiring perks.”

Little recourse for teens girls victimized by AI 'deepfake' nudes

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  59 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Teenage girls in the U.S. who are being targeted with 'deepfake' nude photos created with AI have limited ways to seek accountability or recourse.”

No sign of terrorism in blast that killed 2 at U.S.-Canada border in Niagara Falls, governor says

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  13 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 years ago

“A deadly explosion near the New York-Canadian border after a car went airborne has been referred to Niagara Falls police as a traffic investigation...”

What to know on the mystery dog respiratory illness: Signs, symptoms and more

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  2 years ago

“The mysterious respiratory illness that may have sickened thousands of dogs across the country could be caused by a new type of bacterial...”

Colombia to Sterilize Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos' - The New York Times

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“The drug kingpin brought four hippos to his estate in the 1980s. Officials estimate that about 170 now roam Colombia, and say the population must...”

Argentina's economy minister concedes defeat to populist Javier Milei in presidential runoff

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Argentina's Economy Minister Sergio Massa conceded defeat to populist Javier Milei in Sunday's fiercely polarized presidential runoff.”