[ad_1] Rosh Hashana — the Jewish New Year — starts Friday night, beginning a 10-day period of prayer, self-reflection and repentance. Many American Jews will observe the holiday by attending services, hearing the sounds of a shofar (ram’s horn), lighting candles and eating symbolic foods, among other traditions. And a considerable number are also sending … Read more
[ad_1] This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. As journalists, we often talk to people about difficult things. We listen for themes and systemic issues that tie their stories together. … Read more
[ad_1] ANSEONG, South Korea — Nine women sit in a classroom, each with a computer screen in front of them. Following the instructor’s lead, they drag the cursor across a paragraph on a word processor program and look for an icon to copy and then paste the text. They’re learning to use the copy-paste function, … Read more
[ad_1] Play Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. For decades, preventing dengue fever in Honduras has meant teaching people to fear mosquitoes and avoid their bites. Now, Hondurans are being educated about a potentially more effective way to control the disease — … Read more
[ad_1] A rocket is launched from a truck-mounted multiple rocket launcher near Svyatohirsk, eastern Ukraine, on May 14, 2022. YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images Russia has proven vulnerable to deception during the Ukraine war. Ukraine has used decoys, cellphone data, and a range of other ploys to ensnare Russian troops. Problems with Russia’s command structure … Read more
[ad_1] My grandmother has osteoporosis, along with 10 million other Americans diagnosed with the disease and 43 million others with low bone mass. Not wanting to follow in her hobbled footsteps, the rest of the women in the family are taking precautions, including consuming the recommended amount of calcium (more isn’t necessarily better), adding weight-bearing … Read more
[ad_1] Earlier this summer, Meghan Markle was seen wearing an anti-stress patch, known as NuCalm Biosignal Processing Discs, that “provide the neurochemistry to accelerate the onset of the relaxation response,” according to the brand’s website. What’s more, they’re said to emit biosignals and frequencies that calm the body down. NuCalm has a host of products, … Read more
[ad_1] For the first time ever, vaccines for Covid, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus are now available in the U.S. Most people only need to consider whether they should get the newly approved updated Covid shot and flu vaccine at the same time, which is perfectly safe and effective. Meanwhile, only adults 60 and … Read more
[ad_1] Influencer claims blending a whole lemon and olive oil will better your health Victoria Macgrath claims it helps speed up metabolism and reduces bloating However experts warn it’s not a guaranteed magic drink to cure health issues When life gives you problems eat a whole lemon – according to style and fashion influencer Victoria Magrath. The 34-year-old … Read more
[ad_1] The mass French return to work, known as the “rentrée,” is often marked by renewed social conflict. This year has been no exception as the summer lull has given way to yet another battle over a recurrent national obsession: How Muslim women should dress. Late last month, with France still in vacation mode, Gabriel … Read more