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☆ Formula One accuses FIA head of commercial interference
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Liberty Media-owned Formula One has accused FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of interfering with its commercial rights by publicly questioning a reported $20 billion valuation of the sport. They also fuel the sense of an emerging turf war between the governing body and a commercial rights holder eager to grow an expanding and increasingly popular championship in new directions. Sky Sports News reported that Formula One's legal head Sacha Woodward Hill and Liberty Media counterpart Renee Wilm had sent a joint letter to the FIA accusing the governing body of exceeding its remit. "The FIA has given unequivocal undertakings that it will not do anything to prejudice the ownership, management and/or exploitation of those rights," Sky quoted Formula One's letter as saying. There was no comment from Formula One and no immediate response from the FIA.

☆ Live updates: Suspect in shooting at dance hall near Los Angeles is dead, sheriff says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Erick Mendoza | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +33 min

Share this -Link copiedAlhambra officials release statement on Monterey Park shooting Alhambra officials released a statement on the Monterey Park shooting early Sunday evening. Officials also acknowledged the shooting that occurred in the city after the Monterey Park shooting. Share this -Link copiedPolice release pictures to identify Monterey Park shooting suspect The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released pictures seeking to identify the Monterey Park shooting suspect. Law enforcement has connected him to the Monterey Park shooting and a shooting minutes later in Alhambra. Patrons of the Alhambra dance hall wrestled a firearm away from a man about 20 minutes after the Monterey Park shooting.

☆ Live updates: Possible suspect in mass shooting at dance hall near Los Angeles is found dead, sources say
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Erick Mendoza | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Mirna-Alsharif-Byline-Jm.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +31 min

☆ Homeowners Struggle to Get Pandemic Aid Meant to Stop Foreclosures
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Ben Eisen | Photographs Julie Renée Jones For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Peter and Nancy Rosalez found out in November they were eligible for up to $25,000 in government money to keep from losing their house to foreclosure. But their mortgage company had gotten permission to foreclose on their Middletown, Ohio, home and was about to sell it. The money sat unused while an auction of the home went forward.

☆ Greek police search Ryanair passenger plane over bomb threat
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Passengers of a Ryanair plane ride on a bus, after their flight landed at Athens' International Eleftherios Venizelos airport, following a bomb threat in midair, on the outskirts of Athens, Greece, January 22, 2023. REUTERS/Alkis KonstantinidisATHENS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Police on Sunday were searching a Ryanair (RYA.I) passenger plane that landed at Athens International Airport for any suspicious items after receiving an alert for a bomb threat, police officials said. The plane, which was flying from Katowice in Poland to Greece arrived in Athens escorted by two fighter jets at 5:35 p.m. (1535 GMT). Police were later searching passengers as they were disembarking and their luggage was lined up outside the aircraft. Reporting by Renee Maltezou and Alkis Konstantinidis Editing by Frances KerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ The daily skincare routine of a popular beauty influencer—it's more minimalist than you think
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram have helped interest in skincare products, tools and tips for how to use them skyrocket — today, #skincare has more than 140 billion views on TikTok. But beyond the pursuit for clearer skin, there are other benefits to cleansing and caring for your skin every day. Practicing a daily skincare routine means having set times each day where you can spend moments with just yourself, says Arshia Moorjani, a social media influencer who seized the opportunity to profit from skincare and beauty content when it blew up in 2013. I'm so busy all the time," says Moorjani, "It's just such a nice way to start and end my day." In fact, your skincare routine can be as minimalist as you'd like — Moorjani's morning routine, for example, is just three simple steps.

☆ 16 exercises you can do anywhere, from a celebrity personal trainer
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

It's the time of year when most people are focused on getting more exercise and setting new fitness goals. Though exercise has always been linked to better health outcomes, recent research shows that regular physical activity may even lead to living a longer life and increasing vaccine effectiveness. But the true difficulty lies in knowing how to start your fitness journey and finding time to make it to the gym. Luckily for you, there are some exercises that you can do from just about anywhere, regardless of your level of expertise, according to Kollins Ezekh, a personal trainer who has trained Shay Mitchell from "Pretty Little Liars" and Mena Massoud from the live-action "Aladdin" movie.

☆ 4 essential food pairings for optimal nutrient absorption, from a vegan dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

We all seem to be looking for more ways to get the nutrients our bodies need, but nutrient intake is so much more than just the foods we eat. Multiple factors go into how your body absorbs food, according to Catherine Perez, a vegan dietitian. "Regardless of your dietary choices, your ability to absorb nutrients is going to kind of change throughout your life cycle," she says. And when you're older, your body won't digest certain vitamins like B12 as well as others, because your stomach acid decreases as you age. Luckily, there are certain nutrients that, when paired together, can increase your ability to absorb them.

☆ Davos 2023: The World Economic Forum explained
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Siddharth K | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The World Economic Forum (WEF) returns to its snowy winter residency in the Swiss Alps this week with a record attendance of business and government leaders. The WEF's roots stretch back to 1971 when its founder Klaus Schwab invited executives from European companies to the then tiny ski resort of Davos, high in the Swiss Alps. With climate change top of the agenda, chiefs of major energy companies are back after a COVID-related hiatus. Others include IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde, NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He. Climate change topped the WEF's survey of global risk and energy company executives will mix with climate activists and environment ministers at the forum.

☆ Judge Fires at New Jersey’s Gun Law
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( The Editorial Page | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Massive resistance used to be a phrase associated with Southern opposition to the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education ruling on racial integration. These days it describes how progressive institutions resist the Supreme Court’s rulings on guns, race and regulation. In June the High Court ruled that the ability to carry a firearm outside the home is fundamental to the Second Amendment. New Jersey politicians responded by declaring a host of public places from state parks to theaters off-limits to guns—and last week federal Judge Renée Marie Bumb called foul on the state by blocking enforcement of specific provisions that have been challenged in lawsuits. The temporary stay will last until a hearing and ruling on the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction.

☆ Europe's royals, in Athens, bids farewell to Greece's last king
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/7] A person holds a flag as people queue to pay respects to former King of Greece Constantine II at Saint Eleftherios chapel, where he lies at rest before the funeral service, in Athens, Greece, January 16, 2023. REUTERS/Louiza VradiATHENS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - European royalty gathered in Athens on Monday for the funeral of former King Constantine of Greece, born a prince but spurned by his country which abolished the monarchy in 1974. He died at the age of 82 last week in an Athens hospital. Royals from Europe, including Britain's Princess Anne, sister of King Charles, and her husband and Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, were expected to attend the funeral, at the Metropolitan Cathedral in central Athens, under tight security. In a referendum after the fall of the junta in 1974, Greece rejected monarchy again.

☆ A vegan dietician shares 3 ways to meet your protein goals on a plant-based diet
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Here are three ways you can get more protein in your diet, even if you aren't eating dairy, meat or seafood. But if you're on a plant-based diet, Perez recommends going a step further. Adopting a plant-based diet doesn't have to mean you'll be eating little to no protein. Adding the extra 0.1 grams daily can help to assure that you're meeting your protein needs, Perez adds. Try these 3 mealsNow that you know which foods can help you meet your protein goals, you'll need some quick and easy ways to put it all together.

Just a few years ago, the conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas had no idea he would be instrumental in commemorating the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. It really has been my mission over the past several years.”Workers stand beneath "The Embrace" sculpture in Boston Common, waiting for concrete to be poured, on Dec. 14, 2022. John Tlumacki / Boston Globe via Getty Images fileAiming to both inspire visitors and honor the Kings’ legacy, Thomas’ work will be revealed Friday at Boston Common, America’s oldest city park, in downtown Boston. Bettmann ArchiveKing dedicated his life to the civil rights movement, fighting for racial equality and economic justice. A man reaches to touch a detail of the 20-foot-high bronze sculpture "The Embrace," a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, in the Boston Common on Jan. 10, 2023, in Boston.

☆ Get up from your desk and do these 8 nature activities to improve your mood, productivity and memory
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Whether you're working from home or at your desk in the office, you're probably not getting enough time out in nature. "Just a 50-minute walk in nature can improve your attention and concentration, [and] your working memory by about 20%," Berman says. "A lot of people see a lot of big mood benefits, too, from walking in nature. And if you can't go outside for that long, he encourages you to aim for at least 20 minutes a day and a minimum of two hours a week. Yet, he says the more time spent in nature, the better.

☆ Already doing Dry January? This beverage company wants to pay you $1,000 to complete all 31 days
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Thousands are participating in Dry January — 31 days without alcohol consumption — which has grown in popularity over the last few years. Now, TranQuini, a company that sells non-alcoholic, wellness drinks, is offering a cash prize of $1,000 to one lucky person who is willing to abstain from alcohol for 31 days and document their experience. To enter the contest, you must submit the entry form by January 31, 2023. They're also interested in knowing what you opted for instead of alcohol and which mocktail recipe you enjoyed the most during the 'sober curious' venture. Sign up now: Get smarter about your money and career with our weekly newsletterDon't miss:

☆ 4 caffeine-free ways to boost your energy
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Most of us reach for a mug when our battery is low, and often, it's filled with a caffeinated drink like coffee or black tea. "If you were to have a cup of coffee, then you have this high. But just like anything else that goes really really high, it then eventually drops," says Rahnama. "So, then the person is going to go and have their second cup of coffee." And the cycle typically repeats throughout the day.

☆ Greek PM dashes hopes of swift return of Parthenon marbles
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-11 | by ( Renee Maltezou | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

ATHENS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday dismissed reports of an imminent repatriation of the Parthenon sculptures known in Britain as the Elgin marbles. Greece has accused Lord Elgin of theft and does not recognise the British Museum as owner of the sculptures. [1/3] A man looks at the Parthenon Marbles, a collection of stone objects, inscriptions and sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, on show at the British Museum in London October 16, 2014. The British Museum has always rejected returning the parts in its collection, which include about half of the 160 metre (525 ft) frieze that adorned the Parthenon. Many countries have pressured British institutions to return looted artefacts, especially given that the British Museum only displays about 1% of its collection.

☆ Federal Judge Strikes Down New Jersey Gun Law
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Jimmy Vielkind | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

New York and New Jersey have both been dealt recent court defeats over gun measures. A federal judge Monday blocked enforcement of a New Jersey law that prohibits the carrying of firearms in certain public places, ruling it violates the Second Amendment. New Jersey can’t enforce bans on concealed weapons in public libraries and museums, bars and entertainment facilities, according to the ruling by U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb. She also blocked a provision that required businesses to indicate that they specifically allow people to carry on their premises.

☆ Here are 5 brands—including Trader Joe's—whose dark chocolate tested high for lead, cadmium
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Thousands of customers flock to Trader Joe's, largely because of its wide range of grocery options, affordable prices — and the nearly endless selection of snacks. And while you may think grabbing a dark chocolate bar off of the shelf is the healthier option, a recent Consumer Reports (CR) study shows that those chocolate bars may actually expose you to harmful chemicals like lead and cadmium. For the study, CR tested 28 dark chocolate bars, which are commonly suggested for their heart health benefits, to measure the levels of heavy metals. To determine which chocolates posed the most risk, CR used California's maximum allowable dose level (MADL) for lead and cadmium as a base. Some Trader Joe's favorites were on the list of products that the study found to have high levels of those chemicals.

U.S. District Judge Renee Marie Bumb said that the state's new restrictions violated the right to bear arms guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Tyler Jones, a spokesperson for Murphy, said the governor's office was disappointed that the judge had struck down "common sense restrictions" and would work to get them reinstated. The decision left open the possibility for states to restrict guns in "sensitive places," but said any restrictions must be consistent with the nation's historical tradition of gun regulation. Bumb ruled Monday that New Jersey's restrictions did not fit with that tradition. Reporting By Brendan Pierson in New York, Editing by Alexia Garamfalvi and Cynthia OstermanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Certain cereals can actually lower your energy to start the day. Reach for these breakfast foods instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

If cereal is your go-to breakfast, you may be lowering your energy levels before your day has even started. Eating cereals that are high in sugar, and other simple carbohydrates like white bread that immediately break down into sugar, will lead to an instant spike in your blood sugar, according to Dr. Nancy Rahnama, an internist and clinical nutritionist. "And anything that spikes is going to crash," Rahnama tells CNBC Make It. "This high-end crash and burn throughout the day leads to fatigue, irritability, changes in the mood, headaches, hunger [and] cravings." High-glycemic carbohydrates, also known as simple carbs, can affect how refreshed and alert you feel in the morning, too, if you eat them for breakfast, says Raphael Vallat, a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Human Sleep Science at U.C.

☆ How to boost your immune system all year round
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It's flu season, and colds and new Covid-19 variants are still spreading, so, you'd be wise to keep building up your immune system top of mind. "The only effective way to really boost your immune system is to adopt a steady rhythm," says Miller, author of "Bioverse: How the Cellular World Contains the Secrets to Life's Biggest Questions." It doesn't work that way. It disrupts cells and takes them a long time to get back to their normal pattern of behavior." To efficiently bolster your immune system, you should work in partnership with your cells, Miller tells CNBC Make It.

☆ The do’s and don’ts of a Mediterranean diet—the No. 1 best diet for 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

It's the start of a brand new year, so you're likely looking for ways to increase your chances of living a long and healthy life – and what you put in your body is an important component. Thanks to the U.S. News & World Report's Best Diets of 2023, you can sift "through the diet chatter to get to the bones of which plans are most likely to help" you achieve your goals. To compile the ranking, U.S. News & World Report considered over 40 questions including:Are all food groups included in the diet? Can the diet be modified to meet cultural, religious or other personal preferences? A panel of over 30 diet and nutrition experts worked to create the list.

☆ British Museum says in 'constructive' discussions over Parthenon marbles
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] A man looks at the Parthenon Marbles, a collection of stone objects, inscriptions and sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, on show at the British Museum in London October 16, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File PhotoLONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The British Museum said on Wednesday it was holding "constructive discussions" with Greece over the Parthenon Sculptures amid renewed speculation that the 2,500-year-old marbles could soon be returned to Athens. "We've said publicly, we're actively seeking a new Parthenon partnership with our friends in Greece and as we enter a new year constructive discussions are ongoing," the British Museum said in a statement. A spokesperson for the Greek government said there had not been any further discussions with British government officials recently, but its request for the return of the sculptures was ongoing. "The government with professionalism and full respect for all the parameters of this issue will continue to pursue the best possible result, aiming at the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures."

☆ Your kid's favorite rubber ball may be filthier than a toilet seat: 8 toys you should clean regularly—or just toss
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Cinch Home Services, a home warranty company, swabbed popular toys of all different kinds and discovered that most of them carry substantial amounts of germs, particularly in comparison to other household objects. For the analysis, colony-forming units (CFUs) were used as a measurement for the amount of germs on the surfaces of toys like building blocks and slime. In this instance, a CFU is a unit that represents a group of bacterial or fungal cells that are multiplying together. When Cinch Home Services polled 1,000 U.S. adults, they found that "roughly 1 in 10 American parents do not believe it's necessary to sanitize their children's toys." The data suggests that those parents, and many others, could be exposing their children to the same amount, or more, germs than household surfaces like toilet seats and kitchen sinks.

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