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Director Todman and Howard University researchers. Howard University researchers and economics doctoral candidates were invited by Adrian Todman, acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to visit the university’s Housing and Urban Research and Policy Center of Excellence to learn about America’s neighborhoods. (Chirp). Ms. Todman’s visit was planned so she could hear research on issues related to public and supportive housing, including rent control, the racial wealth gap, and the intersection of homelessness and climate change. The research is being conducted by researchers at the center. The acting secretary spoke about the importance of…
The sensitive movements of President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump could be easily tracked by Secret Service agents as they use the fitness app Strava, a French newspaper said on Monday. reported. Used by 120 million people worldwide, Strava allows runners and cyclists to record and share their workouts online. Its ability to track users’ movements previously raised alarms at the Pentagon over concerns that soldiers’ use of the app could reveal the locations of secret U.S. military bases. A recent investigation by Le Monde found that some Secret Service agents were active on the…
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – For the American Heart Association, living well is not just about what you put in your body, it’s also about what you put in your mind. Monday’s Jackson STEM Goes Red event gave young girls an early start on careers that give them the ability to take charge of themselves and perhaps change the world around them.Middle school girls from Jackson Public Schools received hands-on lessons about STEM careers and knowledge shared by Ergon experts. Teens in lab coats and goggles made asphalt pies. Manufacturing materials used in running surfaces is just one of the career…
Sonia Isaza wears exercise gear and shares her recent workout. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her amazingly fit figure in a two-piece set while working up a sweat at the gym. “GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!🙋🏽♀️Today’s daily routine with professor @belen_workouts🔥💪🏽Always active!🤪,” she captioned the post. In the video, she performs various exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups, pull-downs, and other arm exercises. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? About her lifestyle Here’s everything you need to know. Sonia enjoys running. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is good for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “The…
Florida’s political landscape will change on Nov. 5, when nearly 14 million voters will have the chance to cast their votes for 120 state House of Representatives and 20 state Senate seats. The winner of that race will convene in Tallahassee on March 4 to begin the 2025 legislative session. Technology and innovation are poised to dominate the agenda as these newly elected officials take their seats in state capitals during the 60-day session. As Florida continues to establish itself as a center of technological advancement and innovation, decisions made in the legislature, committee rooms, and voting booths will have…
Exposure to harsh parenting during the preschool years can have far-reaching effects on the organization of communication throughout the brain. Subsequent exposure affects specific brain areas. A new study from the University of Michigan published in JAMA Pediatrics explores how strict and warm parenting in early, middle, and late childhood affects brain development in adolescence and whether these changes may influence later mental health. We emphasized how to predict. Researchers are investigating whether there is a “sensitive period” in childhood, when the brain is especially susceptible to external influences, and whether the experience of this sensitive period can lead…
Just eight days until Election Day.In the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are focusing on two pivotal battlegrounds that could decide the race for the White House: Michigan and Georgia.The Trump campaign scrambled to distance itself from a backlash against racist, vulgar, and sexist comments made by a number of speakers at the former president’s Sunday night rally at Madison Square Garden in New York.Harris and President Joe Biden both used the rally to contrast the Democratic campaign with Trump’s, as polls continued to show a photo-finish race.Harris on…
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Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers will have another different quarterback rotation heading into Monday night’s showdown with the New York Giants. Russell Wilson will be the starter and Kyle Allen will be the primary backup. Justin Fields, who was ruled out due to a hamstring issue, will serve as Pittsburgh’s emergency quarterback. Fields, who started Pittsburgh’s first six games and helped the Steelers to a 4-2 start, did not practice last week. He would only play Monday night if Wilson and Allen have to leave the game with injuries. Wilson started the season as Pittsburgh’s emergency quarterback after aggravating a…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with Alopi Patel, an anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician, to explore the gender-based inequities women face in their careers. Inspired by the metaphor of flamingos losing their pink during times of adversity, we delve into the personal, professional, and physical challenges women navigate throughout their lives. Alopi shares insights on how these challenges impact female physicians and offers solutions to create a more equitable and supportive work environment. Alopi Patel is an anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician. She discusses the KevinMD article, “The progression…