Real-world doctors fact-check Dr. Oz, and the results aren't pretty

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  784 words  |  Fernande Dalal

What do real-world doctors have to say about the advice dispensed on “The Dr. Oz Show”? Less than one-third of it can be backed up by even modest medical evidence. If that sounds alarming, consider this: Nearly 4 in 10 of the assertions made on the hit show appear to be made on the basis of no evidence at all. The researchers who took it upon themselves to fact-check Dr. Oz and his on-air guests were able to find legitimate studies related to another 11% of the recommendations made on the show. [Read More]

Russian Civil Servant Salaries To Increase for First Time Since 2013

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  168 words  |  Patria Henriques

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree to increase the salaries of federal civil servants for the first time in four years.  Government salaries were last increased in 2013, just before Russia’s economy entered a lengthy financial crisis caused by a fall in oil prices, the collapse of the ruble and international sanctions over Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Starting Jan. 1, 2018, state salaries will increase by 4 percent, which is less than the last increase of 5. [Read More]

Who Is Ashley Barnhill? Is She Single? Find Her Bio, & Siblings

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  572 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Ashley Barnhill is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, and entrepreneur best known for her works, such as HBO's Project Greenlight Finalist(2014), Project Greenlight(2015), Drunk History(2015), and more. Ashley Barnhill's Biography Date Of Birth: 1992 Birth Day: 11 May Father: N/A Mother: N/A Age: 31-Years-Old Siblings: Catherine, Jennifer Zodiac Sign: Taurus Relationship Status: N/A [Read More]

YouTube releases in-depth podcasting guide with best practices

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  354 words  |  Fernande Dalal

YouTube is already a big home to podcasts, and the Google platform is slowly working to provide a more optimized experience. An official “Podcasting on YouTube” guide has now been released with best practices. As spotted by Morning Brew’s Jake Appleby, this 67-page slide deck is quite in-depth with a “confidential & proprietary” label. Right off the bat, YouTube notes how “these best practices are tips to guide you that we have gathered from what has worked previously on the platform, but they are not a guarantee for success. [Read More]

10 Best Green Energy Stocks In 2021, According to Asset Managers

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  57 words  |  Patria Henriques

It’s been called “a lot of sizzle, no steak.” “Great marketing.” “Overhyped and oversold.”

The ESG label — short for environmental, social and governance — has been slapped on a lot of financial products, and money is pouring into funds that describe themselves as aligned with sustainable ESG practices. Wading through it all can be tricky.

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5 books at the intersection of Black feminist thought, culture, and politics

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  12 minutes  |  2489 words  |  Patria Henriques

Two things can be true at the same time. We're in a time of backlash to ideas that challenge white America's perception of itself, and we're also living through a great reevaluation of what American society can and should look like. It's also true that some of the most important leaders on the frontlines of these battles are Black women, people like law professor Kimberle Crenshaw who helped develop the concept of intersectionality and the much debated and maligned and misunderstood critical race theory and a new wave of thinkers picking up that inheritance. [Read More]

Being Married For Just A Year, Look At Larry Birds Ex-Wife Janet Condra

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  588 words  |  Valentine Belue

Basketball legend Larry Bird’s life is full of surprises. From his spectacular career to his controversial personal life, Larry never fails to catch the media’s attention. Larry spent the entirety of his playing career at Boston Celtics and won three NBA titles with them. He was also the third player to ever win three back-to-back MVPs. Now, moving back to Larry’s personal life, he married his first wife, Janet Condra, back in 1975 but could not sustain the marriage. [Read More]

FDA investigating illness reports linked to Lucky Charms cereal

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  721 words  |  Valentine Belue

The Food and Drug Administration said it was looking into reports of stomach illness possibly linked to Lucky Charms cereal. Though the agency has not issued a formal alert, many people have reported feeling sick after eating the breakfast cereal in posts on the consumer safety website iwaspoisoned.com. Since April 1, more than 2,800 people across the U.S. have posted about gastrointestinal symptoms that they believe are linked to Lucky Charms, according to Patrick Quade, the website's founder and CEO. [Read More]

Hope Solo Talks Nude Photo Leak, Assault Case

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  295 words  |  Patria Henriques

Listen up! Soccer star Hope Solo took to her Facebook on Tuesday, Sept. 23, to address her own nude photo leak as well as her domestic violence charges from June. "It is extremely sad and unfortunate that the rights of so many women were violated by the unauthorized release of private photographs," Solo, 33, wrote. "This act goes beyond the bounds of human decency and, as such, I stand united with all the women affected and am exploring every option to protect my privacy. [Read More]

Jimmy Fallon Slammed for Erratic Behavior & Alleged Drinking in Expos

 Posted on August 13, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1046 words  |  Valentine Belue

In a new exposé published by Rolling Stone, 16 current and former employees at The Tonight Show accuse host Jimmy Fallon of fostering a toxic working environment. Staffers claim that the host has frequent "outbursts," often appears intoxicated or hungover at work, and sends rude notes instead of professional feedback. They also claim that the former Saturday Night Live cast member's mood swings rule the set, with employees being able to distinguish between " [Read More]