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CNN — Democrats have staked the fate of the White House on the assumption that if voters remember the chaos and division of President Donald Trump’s presidency, he will experience an election-deciding downturn. The former president’s outlandish comments over the past few weeks have revived memories of his tumultuous four years in the White House and shattered perceptions of a more disciplined campaign than in 2020 or 2016. But the nature of the race – close contests in key battleground states – has not changed. Trump has spread unfounded rumors that immigrants in Ohio are eating pets. He has warned…

In under a decade, violence has become a shockingly regular feature of American political life. In 2017, a left-wing extremist shot and nearly killed Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and four other people. In 2021, a mass of right-wing insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to stop the Democratic president-elect, Joe Biden, from taking office. And in this year’s presidential campaign, there have, as of this writing, been two thwarted assassination attempts against Republican nominee Donald Trump, along with a torrent of threats directed at political figures of all stripes. Indeed, the election in November could well be…

What we learned from 49ers’ loss to Rams squandering Jennings’ career game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaBox ScoreENGLEWOOD — The 49ers started strong and had multiple chances to extend their lead.But the 49ers faltered badly, with special teams errors, dropped passes and defensive collapse.Just how good are the 49ers?It doesn’t seem good at all.At the very least, the 49ers have a lot of work to do going forward, especially after their woeful and embarrassing 24-27 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.The 49ers had plenty of chances to end this game early.But they showed…

Aging is a normal process, but the speed at which it occurs is largely determined by your lifestyle. Physical fitness, proper nutrition and many other factors play a crucial role in staying healthy, vibrant and independent as you age. Healthy aging is therefore not just about living longer, but about living a fulfilling life. Many of the physical and cognitive challenges associated with aging, such as loss of muscle mass, reduced bone density and declining cognitive function, can be addressed by focusing on fitness and diet. Here are some fitness and diet tips for healthy aging:Focus on strength trainingAs we…

Harvard University may have more freedom to decide how to handle research misconduct cases under new federal rules designed to make them easier to file and resolve.The changes, announced by the Office of Research Integrity on September 12, are intended to ease the burden on the office to handle cases and make it easier for whistleblowers to come forward. The changes come after the office received more than 200 comments last year about the proposed changes, which were criticized as being too strict.The new guidelines come after a series of allegations of research misconduct against several prominent researchers at Boston-area…

MILWAUKEE — New grants to the state of Wisconsin from the Wisconsin Health Resources and Services Administration totaling nearly $4.7 million will expand mental health services at eight community health centers across the state in 2025, including Progressive Community Health Centers Inc. in Milwaukee. In the United States, the majority of people with substance use disorders go untreated: According to a Mental Health America survey, one in five young people experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year, and about 10% of adults still have private insurance that doesn’t cover mental health care. It’s fair to say…

While the United States continues to suffer from poor health outcomes and low equity despite record health spending, top performers such as Australia and the Netherlands offer valuable lessons on health care access, affordability, and efficiency. Report: Mirror Mirror 2024: The U.S. Healthcare System is Broken – Comparing the Performance of 10 Countries A recent report by the Commonwealth Fund compared the performance of health systems in 10 countries. “Mirror, Mirror 2024” is the Commonwealth Fund’s eighth report comparing the performance of health systems in selected countries. Its purpose is to highlight lessons learned from these countries’ experiences and how…

Getty ImagesAnura Kumara Dissanayake positioned himself as a candidate for change.Left-wing politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka’s next president, winning debt-ridden Sri Lanka’s first election since the country’s economic collapse in 2022.The 55-year-old was the landslide winner, beating his nearest rival, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, in a historic second count that included votes for second-choice candidates. Outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe came third.It’s a stunning reversal for someone who received just 3% of the vote in elections in 2019. Dissanayake, who ran as the candidate of the National People Power (NPP) coalition, has won support in recent…

University of Iowa Health Care recently received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to move forward with plans for a new cancer-focused research facility. According to an article published by Iowa Now, a lack of space has led to the need for a new building as UIHC looks to expand its cancer-related research. Currently, clinical cancer care is supported at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated center in Iowa. Other cancer services and support are provided in several buildings between UIHC and Carver College of Medicine, but space is limited. “The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is…

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Aramark union workers plan to strike at all three stadiums at the Philadelphia Sports Complex starting Monday.This includes Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field.Leaders of Philadelphia’s food service workers union, Unite Here Local 274, said picket lines were expected to form before dawn and grow throughout the day.Those on the picket line include cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, concession workers, janitors, retail workers and warehouse workers employed by Aramark.This comes after all Aramark employees at Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field voted to authorize a strike.Union leaders say workers want…