People drink water from a water fountain in New York City on July 7, 2010. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services is directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to make new recommendations on the addition of fluoride to U.S. water sources. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed the fluoridation of water for a number of health problems. The agency is directing the CDC to reconvene an independent panel of 15 health experts to examine the role fluoride plays in water sources and whether it can…
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Key Takeaways Growth Projections: The restaurant industry is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales by 2025, showcasing strong post-pandemic recovery and sustainable growth. Economic Impact: Restaurants contribute significantly to local economies, generating over $899 billion in annual sales and providing approximately 15.6 million jobs in the U.S. Local Marketing Strategy: Emphasizing local marketing, including SEO and community engagement, is essential for attracting nearby customers and enhancing brand visibility. Sustainability and Customer Loyalty: Adopting sustainable practices and implementing customer loyalty programs can improve your restaurant’s brand image and encourage repeat business. Labor Challenges: Rising labor costs and shortages are significant…
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Image by CHUTTERSNAP of Unsplash Missing a car payment once might be manageable. But when you know you simply can’t make the next one (or the next few), it’s time to face a tough but honest question: is it time to give the car back? Voluntary repossession, or “voluntary surrender,” sounds extreme, but for many people, it can be a strategic way to regain financial control. It’s not easy, but it’s often better than letting the lender come find your car and take it away. And while your credit will take a hit either way, there’s a right way to…
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What is it about elections that bring out the toxic machismo in male candidates? By picking on those perceived to be weaker, do they think they’d look stronger and thus a better fit for the immense power that comes with an elective post? Three male politicians displayed such mindset in recent days with sexist remarks about women couched as jokes, that two of them claimed were merely meant to enliven a sluggish crowd. Someone should have warned them: The last time a cocky candidate dismissed his rival as “just a housewife,” she sent him and his family packing posthaste. Over…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I started my first business, I had everything going for me. To be sure, I was terrified, but I was also young and full of grit and determination. Being confident that you’ll succeed is sometimes half the battle — so is having the courage to work hard, and being raised on a farm in Idaho toughened me early. As a child I was entrusted on a daily basis with responsibilities that would daunt many adults. I also knew my industry. I’d put myself partway through college working for an electric sign…
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Even as California moves to address regulatory obstacles to fair, actuarially sound insurance underwriting and pricing, the state’s risk profile continues to evolve in ways that impede progress, according to the most recent Triple-I Issues Brief. Like many states, California has suffered greatly from climate-related natural catastrophe losses. Like some disaster-prone states, it also has experienced a decline in insurers’ appetite for covering its property/casualty risks. But much of California’s problem is driven by regulators’ application of Proposition 103 – a decades-old measure that constrains insurers’ ability to profitably write business in the state. As applied, Proposition 103 has: Kept…
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While the biggest move in the Formula 1 driver transfer market last season involved Lewis Hamilton moving from Mercedes to Ferrari, the second-biggest move involved the driver whose seat Hamilton took at the Scuderia. With Hamilton moving to Ferrari that made Carlos Sainz Jr. the biggest free agent of the last F1 hiring cycle, and the Spanish driver ultimately signed with Williams for this season. However, the results have not been immediate for Sainz with his new team. He has just one point on the year, thanks to a tenth-place classification at the Chinese Grand Prix. That result came only…
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When I first became a mom, I started to question the ingredients in everything I put on my baby. Unfortunately, there weren’t good answers to most of my questions. One product I was surprised to find had problematic ingredients was baby powder. The Problem with Baby Powder… Innocent though it seems, baby powder often has some hidden ingredients. Up until recently companies like Johnson & Johnson used talcum powder as the main ingredient in their baby powder. The problem is talc is commonly contaminated with cancer causing asbestos. Now, 57,000 lawsuits later, J&J recently swapped out the talc for corn…
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Any construction project begins with a clear plan, and in the soul of every plan is material takeoff (MTO).
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GLP-1, or Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a critical role in regulating appetite, blood sugar levels, and digestion. When we eat, GLP-1 is released in the gut and sends signals to the brain to promote a feeling of fullness. In recent years, GLP-1 receptor agonists — medications that mimic the effects of GLP-1 — have emerged as an effective treatment for obesity and weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes. How GLP-1 Supports Weight Loss GLP-1 contributes to weight management in several key ways: • Reduces appetite by promoting satiety • Slows gastric emptying, keeping you…