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☆ Black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys linked to banned toxic flame retardants
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“That particular product had up to 22,800 parts per million of total flame retardants — that’s almost 3% by weight,” Liu said. That chemical is a member of the polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDE, class of flame retardants. “I would recommend not using black plastic for food contact materials or buying toys with black plastic pieces,” said Birnbaum, who was not involved in the study. What consumers can doExperts say there are ways that consumers can reduce their risk from flame retardants. “Replace your plastic kitchen utensils with stainless steel options or choose plastic free items to help reduce your overall exposure to harmful additives and plastic,” Liu said.

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☆ The unexpected gender dynamic shaping the 2024 election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Ronald Brownstein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

CNN —All signs suggest that the partisan divide over changing gender roles in society could widen even further in the 2024 election, adding a new source of uncertainty to a contest already on a knife’s edge. That was only the latest example of his campaign signaling its support for traditional gender roles. “The messaging on gender coming out of the campaign broadly is very much about reaffirming traditional roles for women and for men,” Cassese said. In PRRI polling this year, nearly half of Republicans agreed with two absolutist statements about gender roles. His problem is that most voters outside the core GOP coalition are generally comfortable with the changes in gender roles and family dynamics since the “Father Knows Best” era in the 1950s.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, “, ”, Trump, Republican pollster Christine Matthews, it’s, Rosetta Stone, Kamala Harris, ” Trump, Daniel Cox, Cox, Matthews, Joe Biden, Louis, Dobbs, Harris, ” Erin Cassese, Chip Somodevilla, Hulk Hogan, Dana White, JD Vance, ” Cassese, Robert P, Jones, –, Ipsos, homemaking, Tresa Undem, ” Undem, that’s, ” Kamala Harris, Josh Edelson, ” Cox, Trump’s, I’ll, Donald Trump, Undem, ” Matthews, ‘, ’ ” Harris, Biden Organizations: CNN, Republican, Survey Center, American Enterprise Institute, Suburban Housewives, America, GOP, Trump, University of Delaware, Fighting, Public Religion Research Institute, Pew Research Center, AEI, Politico, “, ”, Air Force, San Francisco International Airport, Getty, Democratic, ” “, Harvard Kennedy School Institute, Politics, White Locations: Trump, New York, Pennsylvania, St, Washington ,, “, AFP, Wisconsin, Michigan , Pennsylvania

☆ Pete Rose, MLB’s all-time hits leader who was banned for life, dies at 83
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader who was banned from the sport after gambling on his own team as a player and manager, died Monday. Rose played 24 seasons in the major leagues, the last three of which were as a player-manager. Former Major League Baseball player and manager Pete Rose in Las Vegas on Dec. 15, 2015. In the years following his ban from baseball, Rose applied several times for reinstatement but was never admitted. Rose admitted to having sex with her — but said it was in 1975, when he thought she was 16, Ohio’s age of consent, according to the filing.

Persons: Pete Rose, League Baseball’s, Rose, Ethan Miller, “ Charlie Hustle, ” Rose, Ray Fosse Organizations: League, Cincinnati Reds, Reds, Former Major League Baseball, National League, NL, Cleveland Indians, MLB Hall of Fame, ESPN Locations: Clark County , Nevada, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Atlanta

☆ Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hit king, has died
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jason Hanna | Michelle Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Rose was one of baseball’s greats – a winning-obsessed sparkplug who topped MLB’s all-time hit list with 4,256 over a 24-season career. It wasn’t until 2004 that Rose publicly admitted betting on baseball and the Reds, though he denied ever betting against his own team. Sometimes, on the weekend of baseball Hall of Fame inductions in Cooperstown, New York, he also would hold autograph sessions at a nearby bookstore. While Cooperstown didn’t admit him into its Hall of Fame, the Reds got him into theirs with the commissioner’s permission. That was the perfect way to capture Rose, said Johnny Bench, the Hall of Fame catcher.

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☆ Photos: Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Kyle Almond | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Pete Rose, who holds the Major League Baseball record for hits and games played, has died at the age of 83, according to a spokesperson for the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner in Nevada. The hard-charging Rose, nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” broke Ty Cobb’s 57-year-old hits record in 1985. After his playing career, Rose continued as manager of the Reds. In 1989, Rose was banned from baseball for life after an investigation concluded that he had bet on games while he was both a Reds player and manager. Over the years, Rose applied for reinstatement as well as possible inclusion into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Persons: Pete Rose, Hall, Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Tony Pérez, Rose, “ Charlie Hustle, ”, Ty Cobb’s Organizations: Major League Baseball, Clark, Office, Medical, Star, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, The Reds, Hall of Famers, Reds, Baseball Hall of Fame Locations: Nevada, Rose

☆ Travel news: US airport made a ‘confusing’ name change – here’s how it’s going
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The name gameIn May, California’s “Metropolitan Oakland International” changed its name to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” – despite the fact that San Francisco International Airport is just 30 miles (48 kilometers) away. Some travelers have shown up at the wrong airport, according to San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu. Maureen O'Hare/CNNMixing up similar-sounding airport names is just one of the things that can go wrong for travelers. Meanwhile, belonging to a frequent flyer program can give you access to airport lounges or help you score an upgrade. Patricia Mahan and Dan Matarazzo left Arizona for Mexico in 2006.

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In Catawba County, North Carolina, a 4-year-old who lit up every room she walked into was killed in a head-on car crash on a rainy road. And in Charlotte, North Carolina, a tree fell on a home, killing a resident. Leon Davis via FacebookOn Thursday morning, Davis’ brother, James Carlas Davis, who lives in Mississippi, texted Davis, their two sisters and other family members in a group text chat and asked whether they were ready for Helene. In North Carolina, officials said a resident of Charlotte was pronounced dead early Friday after wind and rain caused a tree to topple onto their home. Gaddis, who lives in Iredell County, North Carolina, added that her faith has helped her through the tragedy of losing Luna.

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When my dad died, I realized life insurance was a priority, but it doesn't cover everything I need. After that ordeal, I decided to up my life insurance to ensure that my family wouldn't face the same troubles if I died unexpectedly. It was important to me that — on top of paying funeral costs — my life insurance policy also covered our home's mortgage. Unlike critical illness insurance, cancer insurance only covers costs associated with cancer. While different health insurance plans offer different treatment coverages, Aflac's cancer insurance offers supplemental coverage that covers several treatment options.

Persons: I'm, doesn't, Samantha Chavarria Samantha Chavarria, she's, Read Organizations: Cancer, Aflac, Ambulance, Houstonia, Twitter Locations: Latina, Houston

☆ 50 Cent sets Diddy abuse allegations docuseries at Netflix: ‘It’s a complex narrative spanning decades’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Netflix is producing a docuseries from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson about charges of sex trafficking and racketeering as well as sexual assault and violent abuse allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton said in an exclusive statement to Variety. While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’ story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. At the time, 50 Cent shared a clip on X that showed Bad Boy Records rapper Mark Curry alleging that Combs would spike bottles of champagne at his parties before women drank from them. Proceeds from the documentary, the rapper-producer said, will be used to support sexual assault victims.

Persons: Curtis “, Jackson, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Alexandria Stapleton, Stapleton, Sean Combs, Cent, Combs, Cassie Ventura, Mark Curry, Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, Jones, Grace O’Marcaigh, Christian, King ” Combs, Crystal McKinney, Kane, Dawn Richard, Cassie, ” Combs, ”, “ Organizations: Netflix, Stapleton, Texas Crew, Bad Boy Records, CNN, “, Homeland Security, Hollywood Locations: New York, Los Angeles, Miami

☆ Mediterranean diet: Author Suzy Karadsheh shares 7 simple secrets
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Karla Walsh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“I started receiving emails from folks whose doctors had prescribed the Mediterranean diet and were seeking approachable recipes,” Karadsheh said. Instead of cutting anything out, consider focusing on these seven commandments of the Mediterranean lifestyle, Karadsheh recommends. Use mostly extra-virgin olive oilIncorporating olive oil as a primary source of fat is the No. 1 thing that distinguishes the Mediterranean diet from other eating patterns, according to Karadsheh. A cake with olive oil is so tender since olive oil remains liquid at room temp.

Persons: Suzy Karadsheh’s, ” Karadsheh, “, Karadsheh, ”, Suzy Karadsheh's, Caitlin Bensel, I’m, pita, “ doesn’t, Karla Walsh Organizations: CNN Locations: Port Said, Egypt, United States, Atlanta, Dijon, U.S, Des Moines , Iowa

☆ Oklahoma man says he didn't commit the crime he's set to die for. Will the governor spare him?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Abigail Brooks | Abigail Brooks Is A Producer For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

“I would have been OK with a life sentence,” Littlejohn said in an interview last month. “But a death sentence for robbery? Kevin Stitt, a Republican, after the state parole board voted 3-2 to recommend commuting his sentence to life without parole. It is not the first time Littlejohn has faced an opportunity to overturn his death sentence. In 1998, the Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals vacated the death sentence and ordered a resentencing.

Persons: Emmanuel Littlejohn, he’s, Littlejohn, Kenneth Meers, Meers, — Littlejohn, Glenn Bethany, “, ” Littlejohn, ”, Kevin Stitt, Bethany, —, Glenn didn’t, Glenn, ’, ” Bethany, sentencings, ‘, ’ ”, Gentner Drummond, Stitt, “ Governor Stitt Organizations: Gov, Republican, Emmanuel Littlejohn . Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma, “ Locations: Oklahoma, Oklahoma City

☆ There's a reason Diddy's famous friends have stayed silent amid his arrest. PR experts say it's the best strategy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

But Diddy's empire began to crumble when Ventura sued Combs last year, accusing him of rape and abuse. Last week, Combs was arrested and indicted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges by federal prosecutors in Manhattan. AdvertisementSean "Diddy" Combs depicted in a courtroom sketch from September 17, 2024. Jane Rosenberg/ReutersAs discussions and theories have swirled around Combs' felony counts, his famous friends, colleagues, and labelmates have also become sources of speculation. However, according to Evan Nierman, CEO of the crisis PR firm Red Banyan , that silence is almost certainly strategic.

Persons: —, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Jennifer Lopez, Cassie Ventura, Jay, Naomi Campbell, Justin Bieber, Mary J, Blige, John Legend, Mark Wahlberg, Prince Harry, Ventura, Jane Rosenberg, There's, Damian Williams, Ricky Vigil, Justin E Palmer, Evan Nierman, Nierman, Sean Combs, they'd, disavow Combs, Chris Brown, Jeff Kravitz, Eric Schiffer, he'd, Schiffer, " Schiffer, Usher, WireImage Usher, Streisand Organizations: Service, Metropolitan Detention Center, Hollywood, Business, Prosecutors, Diddy, Management, Ventura Locations: New York's, Manhattan, Combs, publicists

Missouri is set Tuesday to execute Marcellus Williams, a death row inmate whose case has spurred several efforts to save his life amid doubts about the evidence presented at his 2001 murder trial and the actions of a trial lawyer in the case. The attorneys are asking for the court to either find that those actions violated Williams’ rights or have a lower court address those issues. A St. Louis County circuit judge and Gayle’s family also agreed to the deal, but state Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a Republican, opposed it, and the state Supreme Court agreed. A judge ultimately rejected the motion to vacate, a ruling Williams’ attorneys appealed to the state Supreme Court in the hearing Monday. In addition to the state Supreme Court appeal, Williams’ attorneys also have an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court and a clemency request before Missouri Gov.

Persons: Marcellus Williams, Williams, Felicia, Lisha, Gayle, Louis, “, Marcellus Williams ’, Jonathan Potts, Potts, ” “, ”, Michael Spillane, Wesley Bell, Louis County, Bell, St, Andrew Bailey, Mike Parson, Parson Organizations: Reuters, Missouri Supreme Court, Democrat, Republican, U.S, Supreme, Missouri Gov, NAACP Locations: Missouri, St, Louis, Louis County

☆ Katy Perry's most personal lyric on her new album is about her daughter Daisy. It's too little, too late to save it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In the 11th and final song, "Wonder," Perry dedicates a succinct pep talk to Daisy, the name of her child with Orlando Bloom. "Stay free, little Daisy," Perry sings in the second verse. AdvertisementHowever, it is the only discernible reference to Daisy on "143" — and it appears to be the album's sole personal detail, period. Perry doesn't sound invested in any of it. Music doesn't need to be confessional or true-to-life in order to be good.

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☆ She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Lauren Sausser | Kff Health News | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Orangeburg, South Carolina KFF Health News —Amari Marsh had just finished her junior year at South Carolina State University in May 2023 when she received a text message from a law enforcement officer. South Carolina state Rep. Seth Rose, a Democrat in Columbia and one of Marsh’s attorneys, called it a “really tragic” case. But at the hospital, Marsh learned that her infant, a girl, had not survived. Historically, birth outcomes for Black women in Orangeburg County, where Marsh lost her pregnancy, have ranked among the worst in South Carolina. She is taking classes at a local community college and hopes to reenroll at South Carolina State University to earn a four-year degree.

Persons: Amari Marsh, ” Marsh, Marsh, ”, Amari's, Herman Marsh, Regina, “, ’ ” Sam Wolfe, KFF, James Clyburn, ’ ” Clyburn, ‘, ’, “ I’ve, I’ve, Seth Rose, Zipporah, Amari, ” Sumpter, Sam Wolfe, Marsh “, y’all, David Pascoe, Pascoe, Dana Sussman, Court’s Dobbs, Dobbs, Holly Gatling, Michele Heisler, ” Chelsea Daniels, ” Daniels, Sumpter, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, God, Daniel Chang Organizations: South Carolina KFF Health, South Carolina State University, Calhoun Regional Detention, KFF Health, U.S, Supreme, Jackson, Health Organization, White, Rep, Carnegie Hall, Democrat, Regional Medical, South Carolina’s Republican, South, Judicial, Pregnancy, Local, The Times, South Carolina Citizens, Life, National, Physicians, Human Rights, Medical University of South, CNN, CNN Health, Health News, Health, KFF Locations: Orangeburg, South Carolina, Calhoun, “, Columbia, South, South Carolina’s, Miami, Florida, Montana , Missouri, Maryland, Medical University of South Carolina, Orangeburg County, Health News Florida

☆ Christopher Reeve's 3 kids are celebrating their father in a new documentary. Here's everything you need to know about them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Christopher Reeve with wife Dana in 1998. AdvertisementMatthew Reeve, 44Christopher Reeve and Matthew Reeve in 2002. He made the documentary "Christopher Reeve: Hope in Motion," which was nominated for an Emmy and was released on the BBC a year after he graduated from Brown. Alexandra Reeve Givens, 40Dana, Christopher, and Alexandra Reeve in 1997. AdvertisementWill Reeve, 32(L-R) Will, Dana, and Christopher Reeve with family friend Robin Williams.

Persons: —, Christopher Reeve, Reeve, — Matthew, Alexandra, Will —, Dana, Ron Galella, Matthew Reeve, Getty Matthew, Gae Exton, Jane Seymour, Seymour, Matthew, Exton, Hope, kiteboarder Aaron Hadlow, Christopher, Dana Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Alexandra Reeve, Moore, Committee's, She's, Will Reeve, Will, Robin Williams, Evan Agostini, David Muir, James Gunn's Organizations: Service, Business, Entertainment, Brown University, BBC, Brown, Dana Reeve Foundation, Getty, Yale, Columbia University, Columbia, Institute for Technology Law, Georgetown Law, Center for Democracy & Technology, Middlebury College, MSG Network, ESPN, ABC News, Variety, TMZ Locations: London, Exton, Cravath, New York City

☆ Couple dies while snorkeling during Hawaii babymoon
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Samantha Kubota | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Family and friends are mourning the deaths of a Washington state couple who died while snorkeling on vacation in Hawaii. Family members identified the couple on their verified GoFundMe page as 25-year-old Ilya Tsaruk and 26-year-old Sophia Tsaruk. Local NBC affiliate KING reports the couple lived in Snohomish, Washington, according to public records. In an interview with local news outlet KITV, family members said the Tsaruks traveled to Hawaii for a babymoon with two other couples, including Ilya Tsaruk’s brother and his wife. “We don’t think that she suffocated in the mask,” Ilya Tsaruk’s brother Anatoliy Tsaruk told KITV.

Persons: Ilya Tsaruk, Sophia Tsaruk, Ilya Tsaruk’s, Anatoliy Tsaruk, KITV, ”, Melody, “, ” Taisiya Tsaruk Organizations: Local NBC, KING Locations: Washington, Hawaii, Maui, Maui County, Snohomish , Washington

☆ Everything to know about Adam Pearson, Sebastian Stan's scene-stealing costar in the A24 thriller 'A Different Man'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA24's latest dark thriller "A Different Man" is a twisted exploration of the inner and outer self, featuring a standout performance from British actor Adam Pearson. As of 2024, Adam told People magazine that he's undergone 39 procedures to remove his excess tumors that continuously grow back. "I go into everything with a clear head and a full heart," Pearson told People in a recent interview. AdvertisementPearson's role in 'A Different Man' was written for himPearson as Oswald in "A Different Man." Schimberg also said that he wouldn't have considered making "A Different Man" if Pearson passed on the role.

Persons: —, Adam Pearson, Sebastian Stan, Edward, Guy, Oswald, Pearson, LOU BENOIST, Neil Pearson, Adam, Neil, he's, Jonathan Glazer's, Scarlett Johansson, Aaron Schimberg's, Matt Infante, Schimberg, I've, wouldn't, doesn't, Aaron, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Deauville American Film Festival, Getty, The Observer, University of Brighton, Pearson Twins Locations: British, Hollywood

☆ Ultraprocessed foods may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, study shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Packaged foods, soda, chips, hot dogs, chicken nuggets and ice cream all fall under the category of ultraprocessed foods, which can include dozens of synthetic additives such as preservatives, emulsifiers and artificial dyes. For every 10% increase in the amount of a person’s diet made up of ultraprocessed foods, the team found that there was a 17% increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the data showed. The scientists also found that reducing the amount of ultraprocessed food you are consuming can lower the risk, according to the study. “Ultra-processed foods are everywhere,” Dicken said via email. “We also know that increased body fat (from excess calories) increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Persons: Nerys Astbury, Astbury, Samuel Dicken, ” Dicken, “, ”, Sarah Gallo, Dicken, It’s, Hilda Mulrooney, Mulrooney, ” Mulrooney Organizations: CNN, Nuffield Department, Primary Health Care Sciences, University of Oxford, University College London, Consumer Brands Association, London Metropolitan University Locations: Europe, US

☆ Former CIA officer jailed for 30 years for drugging and sexually assaulting women
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

A former CIA officer was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for drugging and sexually abusing and filming multiple women without their consent, in one of the most serious misconduct cases in the agency's history. Former CIA officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond FBI / AP fileRaymond had pleaded guilty in Nov. 2023 to one count each of sexual abuse, abusive sexual contact, coercion and enticement, and transportation of obscene material. He also pleaded guilty to drugging and sexually abusing four women, as well as engaging in nonconsensual sexual contact with six women, as part of a plea agreement. "After drugging these women, he stripped, sexually abused, and photographed them. Raymond read out a statement in court in which he expressed remorse for his actions, according to the AP.

Persons: Brian Jeffrey Raymond, Brian Jeffrey Raymond FBI, Raymond, drugging, Matthew M, Graves, David Sundberg, Sundberg, That’s, Howard Katzoff, Colleen Kollar, Kotelly Organizations: CIA, United States Attorney's, U.S, FBI, Washington Field Office, Associated Press, AP Locations: La Mesa , California, United, U.S, Mexico City

☆ Don't bet on a 'silver tsunami' of boomers selling their houses
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

That contrasts with what some people saw as a "silver tsunami" of boomers giving up their houses. The lack of available homes could exacerbate an affordability crisis even as mortgage rates fall. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFrom falling mortgage rates to slipping home prices, things are starting to look a bit more upbeat for younger homebuyers.

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Combs on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to each count: racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The lawsuit accuses Combs and other defendants of sex trafficking, human trafficking, sexual assault, gender-motivated violence, sexual harassment, gender discrimination and a hostile work environment. Diddy is not accused of sexual assault in the lawsuit but is included in allegations of liability and aiding and abetting. Lampros accuses Combs of four instances of sexual assault from the mid-1990s to the early-2000s. July 3: Adria English, a former adult film actress, accuses Combs of sex trafficking and sexual assault in a federal lawsuit filed in New York.

Persons: CNN —, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Combs ’, Diddy, Casandra, Cassie ” Ventura, Ben Brafman, Mr, “, ”, Ventura, ” Combs, Brafman, Joi Dickerson, Neal, Liza Gardner, Aaron Hall, Guy, Gardner, Instagram, Jane Doe, ” Douglas, Wigdor, Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, Jones, Shawn Holley, Sean, Aaron Dyer, Christian Combs, Grace O’Marcaigh, Dyer, ” Sean Combs, Cassie Ventura, Ventura –, I’m, Meredith Firetog, Cassie, ‘, ’, Firetog, Crystal McKinney, drugging, Lampros, Eric Adams, Adams, Howard, Sean Combs, ” Jonathan Davis, Singer Dawn Richard, Danity Kane, Combs “, ” Ventura, Erica Wolff, Richard, Christine Cornell, Prosecutors, CNN’s Nicki Brown, John Miller, Eric Levenson, Alli Rosenbloom, Kristina Sgueglia, Lisa Respers France, Sandra Gonzalez Organizations: CNN, Prosecutors, Howard University, Ventura, New York Supreme, Syracuse University, Diddy, of, Homeland Security, InterContinental, MTV, New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Howard University’s, Sean Combs Foundation, Adria Locations: Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Here’s, New York, Southern, of New, Century City, Ventura

☆ Judges keep failing to disclose their trips and gifts. Don't expect it to stop anytime soon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Federal judges are gods, and they can get away with anything," Rahmani said. More than 30 conservative federal justices, members of Scalia's family, and several fellow members of the conservative Federalist Society also attended, ProPublica reported. Earlier this summer, President Joe Biden called on Congress to implement term limits and an enforceable code of ethics for Supreme Court justices. AdvertisementThe nine Supreme Court justices did agree to a code of conduct last year, modeling their new guidelines after the rules that govern federal judges. California Rep. Adam Schiff introduced a bill earlier this year that would expand penalties for federal judges who violate ethics rules.

Persons: —, Aileen Cannon, ProPublica, Cannon, Judge Cannon, America's, Clarence Thomas, Harlan Crow, Samuel Alito, Rahmani, Antonin Scalia, Impeaching, Scott Lemieux, John J, SCOTUS, Joe Biden, Rahamni, Adam Schiff, Lemieux Organizations: Service, Trump, Business, Southern, Southern District of, Supreme, Law and Economics, George Mason University, Federalist Society, University of Washington, Los Angeles litigator Locations: Southern District, Southern District of Florida, Bali, Los Angeles, California

☆ MIND diet slows cognitive decline, especially in women and Black people
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Following the MIND diet for 10 years produced a small but significant decrease in the risk of developing thinking, concentration and memory problems, a new study found. The MIND diet was specifically designed to combat cognitive decline, said lead study author Dr. Russell Sawyer, an assistant professor of clinical neurology and rehabilitation medicine at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute. People who followed the MIND diet more closely were 4% less likely to develop memory and thinking problems than those who did not adhere to the diet, the study found. “The benefits of the MIND diet may have a differential impact in women and Blacks and this is an area for future research.”Leafy green vegetables, berries, whole grains, seeds, and a bit of fish and poultry are staples of the MIND diet. jenifoto/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesMore research neededA 2023 randomized controlled clinical trial found the MIND diet no better than the control diet in reducing signs of cognitive decline in the brain.

Persons: Russell Sawyer, ” Sawyer, Sawyer, ”, David Katz, ” Katz Organizations: CNN, University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute, “, True Health Initiative, American Academy of Neurology, National Institutes of Health, Southern, Blacks

☆ China frees American pastor who U.S. claims was wrongly jailed
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

China has freed David Lin, a U.S. pastor who had been in jail since 2006, the State Department said Sunday, marking the release of a man who Washington claims was wrongfully detained. U.S. politicians had for years urged Beijing to free Lin, who was jailed for life on charges of contract fraud. “We welcome David Lin’s release from prison in the People’s Republic of China. American pastor David Lin and his daughter Alice in 1984. Bring Our Families Home Campaign/ Alice LinLin’s daughter Alice earlier told Politico that her 68-year-old father would be arriving in San Antonio, Texas.

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