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☆ Fact Check-Derogatory poster shows misleading statistics about children with same-sex parents
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

A poster that appears to have originated on a Neo-Nazi website presents misleading statistics about children who have same-sex parents, citing research that has since been called into question. The text in the poster reads: “92% of children raised by Gay Parents are abused. A large review of 19,000 studies and articles on the topic of same-sex parenting published in 2015 (here) also concluded that children raised by same-sex couples are no worse off than children raised by opposite-sex parents. The poster was created on a Neo-Nazi website and includes misleading statistics about same-sex parenting drawn from a small, controversial study. Most of the research on children with same-sex parents has found that they are not negatively affected as compared to other children.

☆ Making daylight saving permanent could drastically reduce deer collisions, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. He Can Be Reached At Evan.Bush Nbcuni.Com. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

It also adds more ammunition to the charged debate over seasonal time changes and could bolster political arguments for moving the U.S. to permanent daylight saving time. Daylight saving time is when many parts of the world set clocks back by one hour to shift sunlight earlier in the day, meaning sunsets then happen earlier. The U.S. Senate in March approved a bipartisan bill that would make daylight saving time standard for all states except Arizona and Hawaii. States in the northern U.S. would reduce collisions most from permanent daylight saving. “On the whole, we need a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the way daylight saving time impacts our health and environment,” Cunningham said.

☆ Clocks turn back this weekend, but the future of daylight saving time is far from settled
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Aria Bendix | Aria Bendix Is The Breaking Health Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

ET on Sunday, clocks in the U.S. will turn back one hour as daylight saving time ends, marking the beginning of winter's dark evenings. Sleep experts don't support year-round daylight saving timeIdeally, the sun should reach its highest point at noon, according to sleep experts. Then at night, daylight saving can lead people to go to bed later, which can delay the body’s production of melatonin. These cumulative health risks likely influenced Mexico’s Senate vote last week to eliminate daylight saving time there. The original argument for delaying daylight doesn't hold upThe U.S. first adopted daylight saving time in 1918 to save oil and electricity during World War I.

☆ What Cramer is watching Thursday — Meta meltdown, Honeywell solid, Ford cash strong
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Horrifying free cash flow of less than $1 billion at the Club holding. Raised full-year adjusted free cash flow goal to $9.5 billion to $10 billion, a $3.44 billion increase. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade.

Hedge funds and other money managers sold the equivalent of 50 million barrels in the six most important petroleum futures and options contracts in the week to Oct. 18. Sales were the fastest for three months and came after purchases totalling 109 million barrels over the two previous weeks. But there was continued buying of U.S. diesel (+4 million barrels) and European gas oil (+2 million), extending the pattern from earlier in October. Related columns:- OPEC⁺ cuts attract funds back to oil market (Reuters, Oct. 17)- Diesel’s gloomy message for the global economy (Reuters, Oct. 14)- OPEC⁺ cut draws hedge funds back into the oil market (Reuters, Oct. 10)- Oil investors ready for recession (Reuters, Oct 3)- Hedge funds dump distillates as recession risks intensify (Reuters, Sept 26)John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Turkey Point sits on porous rock and underneath it is the Biscayne Aquifer – a primary source of drinking water. Nuclear plants have up to 60 years after they shut down to dispose of their nuclear waste. “FPL and the NRC regularly evaluate nuclear power plant operating conditions and physical infrastructure to ensure ongoing safe operations,” the company said. Electrical cables from Turkey Point Nuclear Power plant that power 1 million homes in South Florida. Alfonso Duran for NBC NewsNew homes under constructed near Turkey Point nuclear power plant in Miami in September.

☆ 10+ best deals under $100 from Amazon's October Prime Day sale
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. SKIP AHEAD Prime Day sales under $100 on Amazon | Prime Day sales at other retailersThough you’ll find plenty of notable discounts on small kitchen appliances, tech accessories, floor care and more during the Prime Early Access Sale, you don’t have to splurge to get a good deal. The best October Prime Day deals under $100Below, we’re sharing the best deals under $100 from the Prime Early Access Salebased on our previous coverage and reporting. The best October Prime Day sales under $100 on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales under $100 on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best October Prime Day sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ 13 Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

From the cocktail gadget that will level-up his drinks to the ultimate undershirts, these are presents you can purchase with confidence—no gift receipt required. While both the V-neck and crew come in black, white and gray, she prefers the beige shade because it doesn’t show under a white shirt. For utilitarian typesLike the little black dress of menswear, this casual blazer made of knit cotton will take him from the office to date night. “Top Chef” finalist and Washington, D.C.-based chef and restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn is a fan of the contraption. Even better, the jean material “came ready-to-wear with no awkward break-in period, plus a custom liner.”

☆ 6 Ways to Sleep Better in the Summer
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-14 | by ( Rachel Rabkin Peachman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Why do I sleep like a log in the winter and have insomnia in the summer? While there isn’t much research on this particular phenomenon, there is some evidence that seasonal changes can impact sleep patterns, and there are several issues that could cause you to lose sleep in the summer. Higher temperatures during the summer can also wreak havoc on sleep. This internal cooling effect helps us achieve the deep, restorative stage of sleep known as slow-wave sleep. But “when the ambient temperature is high outside, it prevents our body temperature from falling as quickly to where we want it to be in order to facilitate sleep,” Dr. Swanson said.

Persons: Leslie Swanson, Dr, Swanson Organizations: University of Michigan

☆ Full-time YouTuber shares 6 affordable decorating hacks for living in a small space
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-01 | by ( Cory Stieg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Taber shares the three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with two roommates, and together they pay $5,150 in rent each month. Like many people, Taber was unable to use her co-working space during the Covid-19 pandemic, so she created an at-home workspace. Here's Taber's advice for decorating and organizing a small space:Shop for used items onlinePhoto: Beatriz Bajuelos. For example, Taber used the Facebook Marketplace to find a desk nearby and was able to pay for it using the Venmo app. So, she decided to give her bedroom furniture an upgrade using an inexpensive paint and primer combo.

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