Japan’s Extreme Tactics to Fight Obesity: Workplace Weigh-ins & Fat-Shaming Apps
Japan's Approach to Obesity: A Look at Channel 4's New Series
Channel 4's new series, 'Around the World in 80 Weighs,' offers viewers a deep dive into Japan's rigid views on weight and body image. In the first episode, six UK contestants, struggling with their weight, journey to Japan—a nation where only four per cent of the population is obese,…
Top 10 Priciest Ann Arbor Homes Sold, Jan 8-14
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In the last week, 25 residential real estate sales were recorded in Ann Arbor with an average price of…
Australia Corp Supports Biden’s $369B Inflation Act Amid Trump’s…
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The article discusses potential effects of a hypothetical second term of Donald Trump's presidency on the…
Federal oil and gas lease sales resume in Montana
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After a nearly two-year hiatus, federal oil and gas lease sales are returning to Montana due to the new regulations of the Inflation Reduction Act. Under the new system, oil and gas companies must pay upfront to nominate lands for leasing, according to Aaron Weiss, director of the Center for Western Priorities. Despite the recent…
Oregon Governor Declares Emergency Due to Winter Storm
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A state of emergency has been declared in Oregon due to a winter ice storm that caused 13 deaths,…
South Dakota Receives Flag Presentation from Irish Politician in Honor of…
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Irish Senator Mark Daly visited the South Dakota Senate and House as part of the American Irish State…
CT’s Top Health Care Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session Unveiled
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Lawmakers in Connecticut are set to debate significant health care reforms during the legislative session starting next month. Topics for discussion include protections for home care workers, improvements in the health care workforce pipeline, an expansion of Medicaid for those without permanent legal status, and reforms in elder care.…
Centrist third-party in US formally complains about election…
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The centrist group No Labels has formally requested the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate an…
Daycare Evacuated Before Fiery Blast Destroys Nearby Building
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A gas explosion occurred above a Washington D.C. daycare center, causing a fire and leading to the…
Impact of America’s Investment Agenda on Wisconsin Energy Facts
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su will visit Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to showcase the progress of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to build a strong, Made-in-America electric vehicle charging network. Wisconsin, which had approximately 142,426 workers employed in the energy sector in 2022,…