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Well, it's hard to complain about this gorgeous weather outside on a Thursday! Highs in the low 80s F, comfortable dew points, and mostly sunny skies made for a beautiful day. Yesterday ended with a below average day, snapping a nearly two-week streak. Today might be cooler with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s F. Open the windows tonight and take advantage of Mother Nature's “free air conditioning.” Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to upper 50s with comfortable humidity. Your electric bill will be low because you've been using your AC a lot the past few…

Well, it's hard to complain about this gorgeous weather outside on a Thursday! Highs in the low 80s F, comfortable dew points, and mostly sunny skies made for a beautiful day. Yesterday ended with a below average day, snapping a nearly two-week streak. Today might be cooler with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s F. Open the windows tonight and take advantage of Mother Nature's “free air conditioning.” Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to upper 50s with comfortable humidity. Your electric bill will be low because you've been using your AC a lot the past few…

In the terrible days of clandestine abortion, we talked about abortions gone wrong. Moyle v. United States is a failed abortion case. It was doomed from the start by the Supreme Court itself, and the conservative justices aren't done with it yet.Don't be put off by the final conclusion; it's probably temporary. Indeed, at this point, pregnant Idaho women facing serious but non-life-threatening health risks unless they get an abortion should not have to be airlifted out of state to get adequate medical care.Yet for months, pregnant women who found themselves in that dire and unwanted situation had to do…

Big Tech “This is something we should be talking about,” FCC chairman says A screenshot of FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel at an event in Washington on Thursday. WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 — Some would like to see big technology companies regulated like public utilities, but the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission says current law doesn't allow for that.FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel appeared at the National Press Club on Thursday and was asked whether tech giants like Google and Facebook should be classified as general carriers and therefore subject to the FCC's jurisdiction.Rosenworcel expressed doubts about whether the FCC has…

Travel has always come with complications. Our By The Way Concierge column brings your travel dilemmas to the experts to help you navigate the unexpected. Want your question answered? Submit it here.”I'm not an avid car rental user, but when I go on vacation I need a reliable rental car company to ensure my car will be there when I arrive and I won't have to wait. Are there any companies I can trust and some I can't?” — Elliot S., Washington DCOur team was divided on your question, but a few themes emerged.1. Sign up for the rental car…

LeBron James' son, Bronny James, selected 55th overall by the Lakers in the NBA DraftThe idea of ​​playing in the NBA with one of his sons was a dream LeBron James first spoke about years ago. And now it's one step closer to reality. Bronny James, the eldest son of the NBA's all-time leading scorer, was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team his father has played for since 2018. Bronny James was selected 55th overall, fairly deep in the second round, with only three picks remaining in this year's draft. While the move doesn't guarantee that father…

Boards of Health provide state-mandated public health programs and services to promote and protect the health of the communities within their jurisdictions, taking into account local conditions and needs. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Authority's board of directors has approved a strategic plan for 2024-2027. “The plan is an evidence-based roadmap that will guide and prioritize programs and services to address the public health needs of the communities we serve,” the news release said. Internal and external consultations were conducted, with input from 847 customers, residents, staff, management, board members and community partners. Boards of Health provide state-mandated…

SUMMARY: Emerging research shows that GLP-1 receptor agonists increase pre-meal satiety by activating neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus, a mechanism that may help prevent overeating and provide insight into the treatment of obesity.This study highlights how GLP-1 influences food perception and hypothalamic responses to food cues, enhancing satiety prior to food ingestion.Key Facts:GLP-1 receptor agonists activate neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus to promote satiety. This study, conducted in obese subjects, demonstrated an increase in satiety index with GLP-1RA treatment. Optogenetic manipulation confirmed the role of hypothalamic neurons in encoding satiety prior to ingestion.Source: AAASA new study shows that GLP-1 receptor…

Canada's main stock index ended higher on Thursday, helped by strength in the energy and technology sectors, while U.S. stocks posted more modest gains. The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 148.26 points to 21,942.16. In New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 36.26 points to 39,164.06, the S&P 500 added 4.97 points to 5,482.87 and the Nasdaq Composite added 53.53 points to 17,858.68. The rise in U.S. stocks over the past few days is due to different reactions to economic news: The assumption of a slowdown in the U.S. economy is already priced into forecasts, while the possibility of a…