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Statement On President Biden’s Announcement of $1.2 Billion in Additional U.S. Assistance to Ukraine
President Biden’s June 15 announcement of providing an additional $1.2 billion in aid to Ukraine is irresponsible. The United States should not contribute more assistance to Ukraine until NATO members contribute more, and until there is accountability firmly in place and it is clear that the alliance is fully supporting Ukrainian goals and requirements to bring Russia to negotiations to end its aggression in Ukraine. Just one month ago Congress approved a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine with little oversight over how these funds will be spent.
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Relax Boomer Parents; Millennials May Be More Financially Savvy Than You Realize
Millennials came of age at a time when the job market was weak and their student-loan debt was high. Such a dreary combination did not bode well for a rosy financial future.
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You Don’t Have the Answers
In life, questions constantly swirl our minds. Some we can answer but let’s face it most questions we really can’t answer. Who do we turn to when we have more questions than answers? Some look to a higher authority like parents, mentors, trusted confidants, and those with expertise. What if all those people were all gathered in one place just for you to give you the answers for which you search? The annual Answer Conference is that event that brings those with the knowledge and experience to answer life’s burning questions.
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Flint Mayor: City Needs 2 Years Before It Can Treat Its Own Water
Flint has been mired in a devastating water crisis for nearly three years, and it may be another two before it's resolved.
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Once Homeless, This Black Teen Just Earned a Full Ride Scholarship to Harvard University
Richard Jenkins, who spent his life as a child in numerous homeless shelters, is now off to conquer Harvard. Jenkins was accepted to attend the prestigious university and was awarded a full-ride scholarship.
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5 Ways A Healthy Gut Makes A Healthy Brain
The idiom “trust your gut” means relying on intuition, rather than thoughtful, deep analysis, to make a decision. But research shows there is actually a tangible connection between gut health and brain health, and that linkage can affect emotions and cognitive processing.
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Eli Lilly Announces Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center to Assist People With Insulin Affordability
The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. In the African American population, studies show that we are disproportionately affected by diabetes in comparison to the general population. The rates of diagnosed diabetes among African Americans is 12.7% compared to 7.4% of whites.
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Pruitt: Scientists Receiving Federal Grants Will Be Cut From EPA Advising Roles
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt says scientists who sit on EPA advisory boards and committees who have also received federal grants for studies could be cut from their roles as soon as next week, citing a lack of objectivity in their research.
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Who Is Most At Risk of Breast Cancer?
Like all disease, breast cancer does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, identity or even social status. Still, according to experts, some are at more risk than others.
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Rice chemists: Sunscreen essential, but worth FDA scrutiny
The chemistry of sunscreen is under scrutiny by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has proposed updated regulations for a product routinely used by American consumers.
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Never Too Late: 5 Tips For Starting A Business In Midlife
Starting a business is risky, and the conventional wisdom is that it’s riskier for someone in their 40s, 50s or 60s than for a younger person. After all, older people are closer to retirement and typically have more to lose financially if a venture goes south.
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To Stop the Coronavirus, Continue Animal Research
Scientists are working on dozens of potential treatments and vaccines for the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. Virtually all of them have one thing in common -- they're the product of animal research.
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‘Mistakes are what makes sport exciting’, says data expert
Mistakes and upsets are the key to excitement in sport, according to Global Sports Statistics Boxing has potential to deliver most exciting moments ‘Risk vs reward’ is major factor in excitement of sport New study evaluates excitement in major sports around the world
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Soy Milk vs. Almond Milk: Which One Is Really Better For You?
There has been an ongoing debate as to which is better or healthier, soy milk or almond milk. Studies have shown that cow’s milk is still the most complete and balanced source of protein, fats and carbohydrates but soy milk has come out on top when comparing the nutritional profiles of soy milk, almond milk and other plant-based milks. It was found to be the most comparable to cow’s milk in terms of overall nutrient balance. There are several differences. Let’s break it down:
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Women and Alcohol: How Does Heavy Drinking Impact Women?
Recent studies on alcohol misuse show a significant increase in heavy drinking among women. This trend raises concerns because research shows that women face a higher risk of certain alcohol-related health issues compared to men. Alcohol consumption related health issues can occur earlier for women, and at lower levels of consumption.
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The Black Stone of Mecca like you've never seen before
High resolution photos have been revealed for the first time of an ancient religious stone in Mecca, Islam's holy city, a Saudi government agency has announced.
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People vaccinated against Covid-19 can go without masks indoors and outdoors, CDC says
People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors, except under certain circumstances, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
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Black Health Matters Spring Health Summit 2022 Draws Attendees To A Lively Day of Health Awareness
Over 680 in-person and virtual attendees were at the Black Health Matters Spring Health Summit, held on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 from 9 am - 5 pm EST. The free health forum took place at the historic Riverside Church in Harlem, New York City, and was also live streamed throughout the United States. The BHM Health Summit Series is the nation's largest and most comprehensive health symposia centered around African American health and wellness, and this first-ever hybrid event brought together several of the nation's top doctors, nurses, scientists, celebrities, and health influencers.
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This 'wandering meatloaf' chiton has a rare mineral in its teeth
A rare iron mineral has been discovered in the teeth of a living organism for the first time -- one that bears the pet name "wandering meatloaf."
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How PBMs are hurting your local pharmacy
Across the country, local pharmacies are boarding up. A major new study from McKinsey found that the number of independent U.S. pharmacies has declined by half since 1980 -- leaving just 20,000 in business nationwide. Those that remain are reporting their slimmest profit margins in a decade.
