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☆ Rectal Cancer Patients Could Be Spared the Brutal Effects of Radiation
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-04 | by ( Gina Kolata | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

That was why researchers took another look at the standard treatment for rectal cancer. But the radiation puts women into immediate menopause and damages sexual function in men and women. Yet radiation treatment, the study found, did not improve outcomes. For colon and rectal cancer specialists, the results can transform their patients’ lives, said Dr. Kimmie Ng, a co-director of the colon and rectal cancer center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who was not an author of the study. “Now, especially, with patients skewing younger and younger, do they actually need radiation?” she asked.

Persons: Kimmie Ng, Dana, Dr, John Plastaras Organizations: Farber Cancer Institute, Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Center

☆ I'm EY's global chairman and CEO. Here are the 3 most important lessons I've learned through my career.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-03 | by ( Carmine Di Sibio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

It's also when business graduates think about the positive impact they would like to make on the working world. Here are three lessons that are never too late for anyone to put into practice no matter where you are in your career. By day, I worked at Arthur Young — one of predecessor member firms of the EY organization. Recently the EY organization decided not to move forward with Project Everest. The views reflected in this article are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.

Persons: Carmine Di Sibio, Di Sibio, —, It's, EY, I've, Arthur Young —, we've, you'll Organizations: Service, NYU Stern, Technology, NYU, Microsoft, World

☆ People probably have to be on Ozempic forever. But no one is ready for the bill.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

But she knows — from experience — that probably won't be possible if she has to stop taking the drug once her manufacturer-issued coupons expire. But the injections don't work once people stop taking them. Li Ran/Xinhua via Getty ImagesMany health insurers and employers have long declined to pay for weight-loss drugs. He has resumed taking weight-loss medication but said he hoped to go down to a lower dose. Want to tell us about your experience with health insurance and weight-loss drugs?

Persons: Tara Rothenhoefer, Rothenhoefer, Eli Lilly's, Insider's Gabby Landsverk, —, Wegovy, Rothenhoefer Novo, we're, Dr, Martin Lange, Novo, Eli Lilly, Li Ran, Sean Duffy, Omada, Duffy, hungrier, Nisha Patel, it's, " Lange, Bill, Gabby Landsverk, Shelby Livingston, Hilary Brueck Organizations: Rothenhoefer Novo Nordisk, Novo Nordisk, Getty, National Library of Medicine Locations: San Francisco, Novo, Xinhua, slivingston

☆ More Oath Keepers convicted of sedition in US Capitol attack face sentencing
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Sarah N. Lynch | Thomson Reuters | Sarah N. Lynch Is The Lead Reporter For Reuters Covering The U.S. Justice Department Out Of Washington | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Federal prosecutors are asking U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta to sentence Roberto Minuta and Edward Vallejo to 17 years in prison each after they were convicted in January alongside two other Oath Keepers members. If the judge follows that recommendation, those would be the second-longest sentences for any of the 1,000-plus people charged in the Capitol attack that was intended to block Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden's November 2020 election victory over the Republican Trump. Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, convicted in November of seditious conspiracy and other charges, was sentenced by Mehta last week to 18 years in prison, the longest of any of the sentences. Prosecutors said he stayed at a suburban Virginia hotel where the Oath Keepers had staged a "quick reaction force" and stashed firearms to be quickly ferried into Washington if needed. Joseph Hackett and David Moerschel, co-defendants in the trial in which Minuta and Vallejo were convicted - are due to be sentenced on Friday.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Judge Amit Mehta, Roberto Minuta, Edward Vallejo, Joe Biden's, Republican Trump, Stewart Rhodes, Mehta, Rhodes, Trump, Roger Stone, Minuta, Vallejo, Prosecutors, William Shipley, Matthew Peed, Peed, al, Joseph Hackett, David Moerschel, Hackett, Sarah N, Lynch, Will Dunham Organizations: U.S, Capitol, Republican, Minuta, World Trade, Moerschel, Thomson Locations: United States, Virginia, Washington, Vallejo, Minuta

☆ This startup wants to curb fast fashion by helping you rent out your closet
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Cait Freda | In Caitfreda | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

By Rotation, a U.K.-based clothing rental app, hopes to eliminate the need for fast fashion by making peer-to-peer clothing rental mainstream in the United States. Individual users decide if they are willing to ship their items to users in other states. Despite the expected growth, online fashion rental and resale has proven to be a difficult business, especially on Wall Street. As the app grows, the startup is taking steps to ensure renters are trustworthy and lenders' items are protected from damage. "I wanted to wear nice clothes on my holiday and I thought about renting but there was no sort of digital fashion rental player here in the U.K. or even Europe," she said.

Persons: Eshita Kabra, Davies, Uber, we've, Kabra, Randi Wood, Wood, Martha Petrocheilos, Esther Gross, Ester Gross Organizations: Research, European Environment Agency, Marathon Asset Management Locations: U.K, United States, New York City, U.S, London, Los Angeles, Mexico, Rajasthan, India, Europe, Africa, Asia, New York

☆ Gen Zers are skipping New York and LA and flocking to smaller cities with cheaper homes, great jobs, and lots to do
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-30 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Alex Akmal and her partner, Alex, along Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota. In the case of Gen Z, one move often begets another, according to one demographer. Gen Z bonds have been cemented even more because many young people are delaying marriage and having children, the center found. After her studies, she said she might move to Washington, D.C., an even larger Gen Z hangout with those offerings and more. Cities must evolve for the futureFor whatever reason they are coming to these cities, these Gen Zers are here to stay.

☆ Sologamy: Why these women married themselves
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-28 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Its adherents may be on to something, this expert saysThe concept of self-marriage, or sologamy, has been around for years. No data exists on how many people celebrate sologamy with ceremonies, but the practice has been explored in a handful of recent news articles. CNN talked to four women who’ve married themselves. Sologamy is not legally binding in the US and is not recognized by the laws of any country. Fideli’s message to younger women struggling with self-esteem issues: It’s never too late to love yourself.

☆ I sold my pricier home in Arizona and bought a $70,000 house in Kansas for peace of mind in my twilight years
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-28 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

There was a settlement outside of Scottsdale, Arizona, that's been in the news. My neighbors in Sun City, Arizona, were also aware of the situation but for whatever reason, they weren't as alarmed by it as I was. Junction City, Kansas. Kansas City Star/Getty ImagesThe realtor met me there, but it turned out to be in not very good condition. And that's that's the way it's been the whole time.

☆ 12 jobs that take a lifetime to master
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-26 | by ( Clancy Morgan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Around the world, craftspeople have devoted themselves to the pursuit of perfection — like a historical enthusiast in Tunisia who painstakingly revived an extinct purple dye and a master iron forger in Japan who runs a 100-year-old workshop. The highest level of mastery is only achieved through an artisan's lifelong dedication to their craft.

☆ What’s in Our Queue? ‘Heat’ and More
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Alex Vadukul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

What’s in Our Queue? ‘Heat’ and MoreI’m a feature writer and reporter on The Times’s Styles desk — and a lifelong movie fanatic. I’ve been rewatching films I first saw long ago, trying to appreciate them now on a more critical level and being reminded that great work stands the test of time for a reason. Here are five movies I’ve watched recently →

Persons: I’ve

☆ Rice. Half of Humanity Eats It. And Climate Change Is Wrecking It.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Somini Sengupta | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

Sometimes there’s not enough rain when seedlings need water, or too much when the plants need to keep their heads above water. Rice farmers are shifting their planting calendars. On top of that, there’s climate change: It has upended the rhythm of sunshine and rain that rice depends on. That’s a fraction of the emissions from coal, oil and gas, which together account for 35 percent of methane emissions. His experiment, carried out over seven years, concluded that by not flooding the fields continuously, farmers can reduce rice methane emissions by more than 60 percent.

☆ I moved to Wisconsin instead of New York City or San Francisco. I can afford to live in a big place with my boyfriend and our cats while still enjoying great sports and music.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Alex Akmal moved to Madison, Wisconsin, from Missoula, Montana, after graduating from college. What sold her on the city was a great job offer, its college town flair, and its affordability. It's a college town, and it's an awesome place. When I was finishing college, I decided wherever I end up, it needs to be a college town or have a major college in it. Madison, Wisconsin.

☆ Feinstein Faces Growing Scrutiny, but Voters Are Still Divided on Her Fitness
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Thomas Fuller | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Voters interviewed in California on Thursday had mixed views on the meaning and consequences of fresh and troubling revelations about Ms. Feinstein’s condition. But they did not seem to share the sense of urgency expressed by some of the state’s political players, the politicians, donors and activists who were distressed over the possibility that Ms. Feinstein’s condition would slow the Democrats’ agenda and effectiveness in Washington. “As a voter, I’d hope she would be responsible and make the right choice whether to step down now or later,” said Ms. Dixon, who voted for Ms. Feinstein in 2018. Ms. Feinstein returned to the Capitol last week after missing more than two months because of her illness. The revelation has amplified calls for Ms. Feinstein’s resignation, especially among the most politically engaged.

☆ What to Know About California’s Reparations Efforts
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Soumya Karlamangla | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Last year, the state task force voted that any reparations should be based on lineage — basically, any descendant of an enslaved African American or a free Black person living in the United States before the end of the 19th century would qualify. How exactly people will prove that lineage has not been completely determined, and would be worked out through any legislation. The panel considered awarding reparations in the form of tuition or housing grants, but ultimately landed on direct payments instead. These are preliminary estimates, and all of this falls on state lawmakers in Sacramento to create and pass legislation. The task force will present its report to the Legislature ahead of a July 1 deadline, and from there, it’s up to lawmakers to get to work.

Ms. Carroll said Mr. Trump asked her to help select a gift for a female friend. Mr. Trump directed her to “go put this on,” she said. Ms. Carroll said Mr. Trump used his weight to pin her and pulled down her tights. Ms. Carroll said she used her knee to push Mr. Trump away and fled. Mr. Tacopina also questioned Ms. Carroll about whether she had screamed for help.

☆ Meet a boomer who retired from a 6-figure job so he wouldn't have to work remotely full time
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He said he didn't have the self-discipline for remote work and likes being around people. He found during those couple of weeks that something that makes remote work appealing to many — the ability to structure time away from the eyes of coworkers — didn't really work for him. Remote work is "just not for me," he said. For many people, remote work has allowed them to flex their autonomy over their working conditions and lives. But for Bond, who worried about self-discipline and a lack of separation between home and work, working in person became his ideal.

☆ California Panel Calls for Billions in Reparations for Black Residents
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-06 | by ( Kurtis Lee | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The task force’s final report, which is to be sent to lawmakers in Sacramento before a July 1 deadline, includes projected restitution estimates calculated by several economists working with the task force. One such estimate laid out in the report determined that to address the harms from redlining by banks, which disqualified people in Black neighborhoods from taking out mortgages and owning homes, eligible Black Californians should receive up to $148,099. To address the impact of overpolicing and mass incarceration, the report estimates, each eligible person would receive $115,260, or about $2,352 for each year of residency in California from 1971 to 2020, during the decades-long war on drugs. All of these estimates, the report notes, are preliminary and would require additional research from lawmakers to hash out specifics. The costs to the state were not outlined in the report, but totals from harms associated with housing and mass incarceration could exceed $500 billion, based on estimates from economists.

☆ These are the top 10 most in-demand job skills right now, according to the World Economic Forum
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As jobs are going through a transformational time, the World Economic Forum lays out the top 10 most important skills for workers, and how they'll shift. Jobs and work are going through a major transformation right now — with millions of roles potentially being eliminated or created in the coming years, according to non-governmental organization the World Economic Forum. In its latest "Future of Jobs" report, WEF lays out which skills are key right now, and which will become vital in the coming years. Analytical and creative thinking skills take the top spots for what companies are expecting from workers right now. "Comparisons to previous surveys suggest that creative thinking is increasing in importance relative to analytical thinking as workplace tasks become increasingly automated," the report said.

Michel Gaubert first crossed paths with Karl Lagerfeld when he worked at a record store on the Champs-Élysée. “All his life Karl was obsessed with music,” he recalled. All his life Karl was obsessed with music. Then one day Eric came and asked if I wanted to work with the Karl Lagerfeld brand. Karl said Diane de Beauvau-Craon [a French princess and a pal of Mr. Lagerfeld’s] would call me.

☆ Under the Hollywood Spotlight, a Fading Welsh Town Is Reborn
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Euan Ward | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

In the Welsh language, the virtually untranslatable word “hiraeth” (pronounced here-ayeth) describes a blend of nostalgia and longing for a time that can never be recreated. For Wrexham, a working-class town in northern Wales, it was a feeling that came to define a postindustrial malaise that descended in the 1980s as the last remaining coal mines shuttered their rickety gates and, later, the furnaces at the nearby steelworks ran cold. Only the beloved soccer club, Wrexham A.F.C., remained: the oldest team in Wales, a perennial also-ran but still an indomitable source of local pride. “We went through so much as a town,” said Terry Richards, 56, a lifelong fan of the club as he sat at home in the team’s bright scarlet jersey. “Those were difficult times.”

☆ Celebs like Aubrey Plaza and Emma Roberts are getting slammed for Big Milk ad campaigns: 'I thought we left the cow milk propaganda in the 90s'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Actor Aubrey Plaza took heat after starring in a campaign that mocked plant-based milk with the fake brand "Wood Milk." Social media users have been quick to call out Plaza, as well as others like Emma Roberts, for recent collaborations with Big Milk. "Is Wood Milk real? "Only real milk is real." Only dairy milk is real milk.

☆ Jerry Springer cause of death revealed
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Longtime television host and former mayor of Cincinnati Jerry Springer died from pancreatic cancer, his longtime representative Linda Shafran confirmed to CNN Friday. Springer’s death had been announced Thursday. His tabloid talk series, “The Jerry Springer Show,” premiered in 1991 and was wildly successful in syndication. Both Springer and his show were often criticized for helping to popularize “trash TV” due to the often outrageous guests he hosted. Springer once told CNN that he did not mind being referred to as the “grandfather of trash TV,” saying in 2010, as “The Jerry Springer Show” celebrated its 20th anniversary on the air: “It’s probably accurate.

☆ Meet Fashion Nova's billionaire CEO who owns the biggest modern home in the US —a $126 million LA megamansion
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Áine Cain | Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Richard Saghian is best known as the fashion mogul behind Fashion Nova, but he's also snapped up pricey real estate. Within a year, he bought a $40 million home on Malibu's "Billionaire's Beach" and shelled out $126 million for the biggest modern home in the US. The billionaire exec has shelled out $40 million for a 6,000-square-foot home on Malibu's exclusive "Billionaire's Beach," The Real Deal reported. Less than a year prior, Saghian bid $126 million at auction for a Los Angeles megamansion. Nicknamed "The One," the 105,000-square-foot property is considered the biggest modern home in the US.

☆ My Wife Secretly Told Her Friends I Was a Loser. Now What?
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Kwame Anthony Appiah | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

My wife’s texts portray me as a deadbeat loser, and she questions why she’s stayed with me, lamenting what a burden it has been for her. I can’t get past the things she said and the betrayal I feel, and I am considering asking for a separation. But you’ll understand what brought it to mind: Neither you nor your wife are models of how spouses should behave. That your wife assumed her messages were private is established precisely by their brutal content. Yet the fact that you’ve wronged her doesn’t deny you the right to complain about what she’s been up to.

☆ 43-year-old used her life savings to open a bar that only plays women's sports—it brought in almost $1 million in 8 months
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

When Jenny Nguyen signed the lease to create her dream bar, she wasn't sure it would stay open for more than a few months. Aptly named The Sports Bra, it's a sports bar where only women athletes appear on the TVs. The Sports Bra brought in $944,000 in revenue in the eight months it was open in 2022, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. "Me, personally, I thought the idea was brilliant and that [it was] what the world needs," Nguyen says. "The very first thing that came into my mind was The Sports Bra," Nguyen says.

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