Month: June 2023

Electric-Assist Bikes and Trikes

I predict that in the next few years, virtually all cyclists will have motors on their bikes. I think that you can get a better training effect with a motor than without it. Anyone who has difficulty accelerating a bike will benefit from an added boost from an electric motor. Consider an electric-assist motor if…


Wales Announces Law to Restrict Food Options in Meal Deals

A new law to ban certain foods from meal deals and controls on high fat, sugar, or salt content to tackle obesity, has been announced by the Welsh government. Certain foods in meal deals will be restricted in Wales as well as volume-based promotions, such as multi-buys, the Labour-run Welsh government announced on Tuesday. The…


UK Public Agency Won’t Recommend Weight Loss Drug Mounjaro, Needs More Evidence

UK’s health and social care watchdog has decided against recommending Mounjaro, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug for adults with diabetes. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK released draft guidance stating that they need more information about tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro. “Our committee can see the promise in tirzepatide, but…


Gordon Chang: How We Will Be in History’s ‘Last War’ with China, and the Blinken-Xi Meeting Power Play

“China basically believes the U.S. is no longer a force in global affairs.” We speak to Gordon Chang about how the recent meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping was essentially part of a Chinese power play. …


Medicaid Recipients Urged to Verify Eligibility Before Pandemic Subsidies Expire

Up to 15 million Medicaid beneficiaries could lose coverage as pandemic subsidies dry up by the end of the year. State officials say eligible recipients should contact their state Medicaid office to ensure their coverage isn’t interrupted. “There are substantial protections in place,” said Brian Blase, founder and president of Paragon Health Institute (PHI), a…


Celebrate Fourth of July in Style With This Gorgeous Dessert

We used a combination of raw and cooked blueberries in the filling of this pie to showcase the deliciousness of this ripe summer fruit. Raw blueberries added juicy pops of tartness, while the cooked puree provided a jammy sweetness. Once you have all the components made, it’s as easy as piling the filling into a…


The Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants

There’s an art to watering your garden. When you know the best time of day to water outdoor plants, and the tricks to watering them most efficiently, you’ll have happier plants. The Best Time to Water Plants The best time to water outdoor plants is in the morning when temperatures are usually cooler. This gives…


Key Russian Ally Belarus Takes Center Stage Spotlight After Wagner Rebellion

Belarus—which played a critical role in ending last week’s aborted mutiny against the Kremlin by the leader of Russia’s Wagner Group—has returned to the spotlight.   A key Russian ally, the country made headlines earlier this year when Moscow unveiled plans to station tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil.  On June 27, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko…


Anheuser-Busch Executive Says the ‘Feedback Is Very Clear’ Amid Bud Light Boycott

The chief executive of Anheuser-Busch’s U.S. division said that financial assistance will be delivered to wholesalers and distributors impacted by the Bud Light boycott. Brendan Whitworth, the CEO, noted that he has responsibility for the financial repercussions faced by consumers, distributors, and employees in connection to the boycott. In April, transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney…


Man Fleeing Ohio Police With an Abducted Infant Crashes Into a Home, Killing the Child

TIFFIN, Ohio—A man who abducted a 7-month-old child in Ohio crashed his car into a house while trying to flee from police, killing the infant and critically injuring himself. The crash in Tiffin occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office had sent out an alert regarding the man—whose name…