Amanda Cruz took care of her mother, who died of cancer late last year. The experience changed her sense of identity. She is still sorting through what that means. Laura Bilson for NPR hide caption toggle caption Laura Bilson for NPR When it was all over, Amanda Cruz felt like a phoenix, a new person rising from what had been. First, though, she had to go through the fire. Pre-caregiving Amanda was a talker. When she was 2 years old, she always waved to everyone on the bus. In her 20s, she moved to Denmark for graduate school knowing nobody…
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The United States is ending its financial support for family planning programs in developing countries, cutting nearly 50 million women off from access to contraception. This policy change has attracted little attention amid the wholesale dismantling of American foreign aid, but it stands to have enormous implications, including more maternal deaths and an overall increase in poverty. It derails an effort that had brought long-acting contraceptives to women in some of the poorest and most isolated parts of the world in recent years. The United States provided about 40 percent of the funding governments contributed to family planning programs in…
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Myla Pablo and the Petro Gazz Angels during the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals against Choco Mucho Flying Titans. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Petro Gazz capitalized on Choco Mucho’s devastating meltdown, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17, 27-25, securing the inside track to the PVL All Filipino Conference Finals on Tuesday night at the Philsports Arena. Myla Pablo dropped the killer spike at matchpoint that shredded the hopes of the Flying Titans of stretching the encounter as the Angels remained unbeaten in the four-team, single-round semifinals. HIGHLIGHTS: PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals – April 1 “It was a lesson that I learned in a crucial game against…
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Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg has been a passionate proponent of cryptocurrencies, with his interests ranging from popular coins like Bitcoin BTC/USD to non-fungible tokens. What happened: The rap legend has grabbed attention for his several cryptocurrency-endorsing public remarks over the years. During one such interview with celebrity-focused magazine Vanity Fair in April 2021, the “Doggfather” admitted he was a firm Bitcoin believer. “I believe in the technology, and I believe in the global connection it creates,” the rapper said. “I’m not too caught up in the value of the coin because I’ve been around long enough to see things go…
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On March 21, SMU hired Damon Evans as its new athletic director. Nine days later, he made his first major move as the leader of the Mustangs, firing women’s basketball coach Toyelle Wilson after four seasons at the helm. Wilson, 43, went 55-64 in four years at SMU, spending three of those seasons in the American Athletic Conference and this past season in the ACC. In SMU’s first campaign in the Power 4 league, it went 10-20 overall and an abysmal 2-16 in ACC play — tied with Wake Forest for the league’s worst record. Earlier this season, SMU blew…
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Depression doesn’t just affect your mood — it speeds up the progression of physical illness, and recent research backs up these findings. Studies found that there’s a significant link between depression and inflammation, triggering chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and respiratory illnesses and creating a vicious cycle that destroys your quality of life. What’s worse, the longer depression goes untreated, the more damage it does. This provides solid proof that addressing your mental and emotional health is essential to prevent long-term, irreversible physical damage. What’s the Link Between Depression and Chronic Diseases? A recent study published in PLOS Medicine…
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The City of Long Beach is now accepting applications for its Visual Improvement Program (VIP) Grant, a financial assistance initiative offering up to $1,500 to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by crime or vandalism occurring on or after October 1, 2022. The grant aims to help cover the cost of storefront repairs, boarding, insurance deductibles, and operating expenses. Applications are open on a rolling basis and will remain available until all funding is exhausted. Awards will be issued as funds become accessible, and applicants will be notified if additional information is required during the review process. The City states that…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Every great leader has a unique style that shapes how they run their business, approach challenges and manage their team. I like to say that leadership is built on four key pillars: performance, process, people and planning. While all of these are important, most leaders tend to naturally lean toward one dominant pillar. If you’re a planning-driven leader, you thrive on structure, organization and strategy. You like having a roadmap that guides the way forward, and you believe success happens when you set clear goals and take strategic steps to reach them.…
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Flea and tick collars are a popular choice for dog owners looking to protect their pets from pesky parasites. However, the question of safety lingers in the minds of many pet owners. Flea and tick collars can be safe for your dog’s skin and fur if used correctly and chosen based on the specific needs of your dog. Factors such as the type of collar and the individual skin sensitivity of your dog should be considered when selecting a collar. Some newer collars are designed to be more effective and safer for your dog’s skin compared to older versions.…
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Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francsico P. Tiu Laurel Jr.PHOTO FROM DA FB PAGE MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering the imposition of a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on garlic to prevent possible profiteering, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said. In a news release on Tuesday, Tiu Laurel said the proposal to impose an MSRP on garlic has been under discussion, but was placed on hold after the price per kilo dropped to around P100, down from a peak of P160. Article continues after this advertisement READ: DA sets aside P85M for small-scale egg production…