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Boys at an American-run school for troubled teens in Jamaica were beaten by adult staff members, forced to exercise until they vomited and placed in stress positions for hours at a time, according to former students, their parents and attorneys assisting them. The new details shared in interviews with NBC News offer insight into what likely prompted Jamaican child welfare officials to remove children from Atlantis Leadership Academy in February and place them in protective custody.…

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A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over a new rule that requires employers to provide abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The rule, finalized in mid-April, mandates that most employers offer “reasonable accommodations” to workers…

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A new report by producing group No Guarantees focusing on getting Gen Z and Millennial audiences to the theatre has released their findings – with the key takeaway of the survey being that 67% of the audience surveyed describe themselves as Broadway-curious.Despite common misconceptions surrounding ticket pricing, a substantial 90% of respondents who have attended Broadway shows felt the experience justified the expense. This contrasts sharply with the widespread belief among these groups that ticket prices…

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A big night for LSU third baseman Tommy White turned out to be a headache for more than just Nicholls State University Tuesday. White, a junior in his second season with the Tigers, led LSU’s 9-0 win over Nicholls State at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, going 4-for-5 with two homers and four RBIs. But White’s second home run of the evening managed to leave one LSU fan wishing he hadn’t hit it.In the…

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Having had breast cancer increases women’s as well as men’s risk of a second cancer later by around 25%, according to research.In addition, a new study reports that female survivors of breast cancer are 87% more likely to develop endometrial cancer than their peers while male survivors are 62% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.The age of cancer diagnosis appears to affect second cancer risk, especially for women, as does economic status.Having breast cancer increases the risk of certain secondary cancers later in life by a significant margin, according to a new study published in The Lancet Regional Health journal.In…

Last updated: April 25, 2024 15:42 EDT | 3 min read Best Crypto to Buy Now April 22 – Wormhole, Bonk, Pepe As major cryptos consolidate above earlier session lows, with Bitcoin (BTC) close to $64,000 and Ether (ETH) close to $3,150, traders looking for the best crypto to buy now are scouring altcoin markets for top gainers.Blue-chip cryptocurrency markets are trading down on the week. Spot Bitcoin ETF demand has continued to decelerate, with BlackRock’s IBIT experiencing zero inflows for the first time on Wednesday. ❖ BITCOIN ETFS SEE $120 MILLION OUTFLOWS, BLACKROCK’S IBIT ENDS 71-DAY INFLOW STREAK Per…

The antisemitism that has emerged on several Ivy League campuses since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel has caused concern that degrees from prestigious schools like Columbia University and Harvard have lost some of their luster, as top employers and prospective students look at other institutions that have been able to quell anti-Israel protests on campus. The New York Post reported this week that the antisemitic harassment on display during the latest protests has led some Wall Street titans to rethink their focus on traditional elite feeders schools like Harvard, Yale and the University of Pennsylvania and expand their…

Ryan Watson, the American tourist who is facing a possible 12-year prison term in Turks and Caicos after ammo was allegedly found in his luggage by airport security, is out on bail.Watson, 40, secured a $15,000 bond on Wednesday after spending two nights in jail. The Oklahoma father of two must stay on the island and has to check in every Tuesday and Thursday at the Grace Bay Police Station while his case moves forward. Watson’s wife, Valerie Watson, is not facing any charges and was able to return home to Oklahoma on Tuesday.His next court date is scheduled for…

I was juror 11 on the People of the State of New York v. Harvey Weinstein. Today’s heartbreaking reversal of our verdict by an appeals court does not change in my mind that Weinstein is guilty of rape. What it does is underscore that if you are wealthy, you can afford the cleverest and most relentless lawyers to effectively exploit legal technicalities. The decision is a punch in the gut to Weinstein’s victims – and to all rape victims, where so often the only evidence is a woman’s word.New York state’s highest court ruled 4-3 today that the disgraced Hollywood…

The Canton Police Department in Ohio has released body camera video from the night a 53-year-old man died after he repeatedly told officers “I can’t breathe” as he was handcuffed with his hands behind his back and he was pinned to the ground. In video of the encounter on April 18, the man, Frank Tyson, can be seen lying motionless on the floor of a bar for more than 5 minutes before police check him for a pulse and about 8 minutes before CPR is started.In the nearly 36-minute video, police respond to the scene of a single-car crash to…

Black women with heart health issues may experience earlier cognitive decline, according to a new study.The research was conducted over a 20-year peroid with cognitive assessments completed every one to two years throughout an almost ten-year follow-up period.Researchers reported that processing speed declined in Black women during midlife compared to white women but working memory did not decline in either group.Black women with poor cardiovascular health might have an elevated risk of early cognitive decline, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Researchers examined the cognition and working memory of 765 women enrolled in…

Last updated: April 25, 2024 16:08 EDT | 2 min read A depiction of the Capitol Building in D.C. surrounded by blockchain technology symbolizing efforts by U.S. lawmakers such as Reps. Maxine Waters and Cynthia Lummis to advance an effective stablecoin bill. Between Representatives Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand’s new stablecoin bill and Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ renewed optimism in stablecoin legislation, will a new law regulating the cryptocurrencies be enacted anytime soon?Cody Carbone, Chief Policy Officer at The Digital Chamber, said last week that he would only give the odds of any stablecoin legislation passing before the U.S. presidential election…

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Some people love getting compliments on their hair while others get a joyous rush when someone mentions they have a nice smile. As for me, I beam with pride when someone calls out my eyelashes or asks what mascara I use. My natural lashes are blonde and don’t do much to emphasize my blue-green eyes, but when a mascara is able to amplify and define my peepers, it’s a clear winner (and confidence-booster!) in my book. Related: The Best Under-Eye…

A plan by federal agencies to rebuild the sardine population in the Pacific was not properly implemented and failed to prevent overfishing, a judge in California ruled this week.Monday’s decision by U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi was a victory for environmentalists who said officials did not ensure sardine stocks would bounce back within a legally required timeframe.The nonprofit Oceana sued the National Marine Fisheries Service in 2021, claiming that Pacific sardines collapsed by more than 98% between 2006 and 2020.FEDS PLAN TO REINTRODUCE GRIZZLY BEARS TO WASHINGTON STATE’S NORTHERN CASCADESThe small oily fish enjoyed by humans are also essential food…

Joe Biden’s economy has gone from bad to worse. It’s not just high inflation and falling worker wages. Now, we’ve got higher inflation and lower growth. And that will drive wages down as well. It’s called stagflation. The GDP report came in at 1.6% for the first quarter of 2024, way down from the temporary growth spurt in last year’s second half. Meanwhile, the core inflation rate in the first quarter jumped to 3.7% at an annual rate, way above the Fed’s 2% target.Now, inside the report, consumer spending slowed, capital investment slowed, inventories slumped. The trade deficit widened. So…

LOS ANGELES () — It’s a risk many homeowners might not consider: Your house could get snatched away from you — while you’re living inside it. Here are tips on how to keep your home sweet home safe from title fraud.Your home or property may be the biggest investment you have, and it’s hard to image someone stealing it. But title theft can happen, and the implications can be devastating.”After they fraudulently obtain title to your home, they can sell the property, they can borrow against it, but it is important to remember these are hypotheticals,” said Arash Sadat, a…

Actors’ Equity Association has advised The Broadway League of its intention to cease issuing contracts for work on the Development Agreement starting June 17 if meaningful progress is not made in negotiations by that date.The Development Agreement is used for the development of new works by Broadway League producers, usually prior to an intended Production Contract engagement. This season alone, shows that relied on the Development Agreement on their road to Broadway include Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, Gutenberg! The Musical!, Harmony, The Heart of Rock and Roll, How to Dance in Ohio, Lempicka, The Notebook, Once…

Harvey Weinstein’s legal team saw some hope on the horizon when Bill Cosby’s indecent assault conviction was overturned three years ago by Pennsylvania’s top court.“The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has demonstrated, once again, that no matter who a defendant may be and no matter the nature of the alleged crime, courts can be relied upon to follow the law and come to the correct decision,” Juda Engelmayer, a spokesperson for Weinstein, said in 2021 after Cosby was ordered released from prison after serving three years of a 10-year sentence.“This decision also reaffirms our confidence that the Appellate Division in New York…

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