Month: June 2023

Man Convicted of Killing North Dakota Student Moved From Death Row to Florida Prison

BISMARCK, N.D.—The man convicted of kidnapping, raping, and killing a North Dakota student 20 years ago has been moved from death row in Indiana to a Florida prison, according to federal records. Alfonso Rodriguez, 70, was convicted of killing 22-year-old Dru Sjodin in November 2003 after abducting her from a mall parking lot in Grand…


COVID-19 Lockdowns ‘Damaged a Generation’: Former Chief Medical Officer

The interruption of education during COVID-19 lockdowns “damaged a generation,” England’s former Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dame Sally Davies has said. Giving evidence to the COVID-19 Inquiry on Tuesday, Davies, who is now the master of Trinity College, Cambridge, said education “has a terrific amount of work to do” to mitigate the impact on children and students….


Chrono-Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Enhancement

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture can enhance facial brightness and reduce sagging and fine lines caused by skin aging by needling the face’s meridians and acupoints. This method can also regulate face muscles and fascia to enhance qi and blood circulation. Interestingly, advanced TCM acupuncture practice considers the patient’s birth time. This is called chrono-acupuncture….


Forget the Aperol Spritz. This Summer It’s All About the Hugo

While the Aperol spritz might have been the hot cocktail of recent summers past, this year is all about the Hugo. This lesser-known Italian cocktail features prosecco, elderflower syrup, and soda water. It’s just as bright and bubbly as an Aperol spritz, and arguably even more refreshing, thanks to muddled mint leaves and a lime wheel garnish….


Propelled by Parent Activists, More States Ban Sexually Explicit Books From Schools

Activists and conservative lawmakers are celebrating their latest win in the fight to give parents control over whether sexually explicit materials can be made available to children at public schools. In their latest victory, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed hard-fought GOP-backed legislation on June 12 to restrict sexually explicit books from public schools in his…


Your Ribs Deserve a Rub

Kick off summer with these dry-rubbed baby back pork ribs. The key to this recipe is a heady rub that does not skimp in the flavor department. It’s an evolution of a dry spice rub I was inspired by years ago at the now-closed East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The chef, Chris Schlesinger, devised…


US Coast Guard Gives Update on Search and Rescue Effort for Missing Titanic Tourist Submarine

First Coast Guard District Captain Jamie Frederick holds a news conference at 1:00 p.m. ET on June 21 to give updates on the search and rescue efforts for the submersible with five people aboard that has been missing in deep waters off the coast of Canada since Sunday. …


Thousands Call for Delay to ‘Shambolic’ Western Australia Heritage Law

Almost 30,000 people have signed a petition calling on the West Australian government to delay the rollout of the state’s Indigenous heritage protection laws. The opposition says the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act has been “shambolic”, leading to uncertainty and anxiety in the community. Liberal planning spokesman Neil Thomson called on the Labor government to…


For the First Time, Anxiety Screening Recommended for All Adults Under 65

Adults aged 19 to 64 should undergo screening for anxiety disorders, according to a new recommendation by a group of independent medical experts. Their proposal, based on new evidence published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), is the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has suggested such screenings in adults, including…


A Black Plan for Mike Pence

Commentary Mike Pence is trailing former President Donald Trump by some 50 points in national polling. It’s no great revelation that the former vice president needs some major breakthroughs to be considered a serious and viable candidate for 2024. But all is possible, and here is one approach. I call it the Pence Black Plan….