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Hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather do not distinguish between urban and rural boundaries. But when a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and recover – and older adults in rural areas are especially vulnerable.If a disaster causes injuries, getting health care can take longer in rural areas. Many rural hospitals have closed, leaving patients traveling longer distances for care.At the same time, rural areas have higher percentages of older adults, a group that is more likely to have chronic health problems that make experiencing natural disasters especially dangerous. Medical treatments, such…
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have ratified their extension of the collective bargaining agreement, securing labor peace in the sport through 2030.The league and union announced in a joint news release Tuesday that the deal had been approved. It took a vote of the Board of Governors and the full NHLPA membership.“The partnership between the Players’ Association and the league is stronger than it ever has been, and working together under this agreement presents a fantastic opportunity to continue to grow the game,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “We are grateful to the Board of Governors for its support…
If your exercise routine has hit a summer slump, it may be because your workouts aren’t suited to your personality, new research suggests.Personality traits can influence which physical activities people enjoy, as well as how often and how much benefit they get from exercise, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.About 31% of adults fall short of the recommended 150 minutes of moderately intense physical activity per week, highlighting the need for tailored exercise programs to get people motivated, scientists at University College London said.“Understanding personality factors in designing and recommending physical activity programs is…
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — The best thing Xander Schauffele has going for him in the worst season of his career is a good attitude. That much was evident Tuesday when he walked into the media center at the Scottish Open and saw his picture.It was on a wall beneath a sign that said, “TOILETS.”“That was heartwarming,” Schauffele said with a grin that never seems too far away. “Summed up how I feel about what’s going on right now. I actually chuckled when I saw that one.”He is the only American to win the Scottish Open over the last 10…
LONDON (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka trailed by a set, then twice was down a break in the third before grabbing the last three games to reach the Wimbledon semifinals by overcoming 104th-ranked Laura Siegemund 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 at Centre Court on Tuesday.“She pushed me so much,” said Sabalenka, No. 1 since last October. “After the first set, I was just looking at my box, thinking, ‘Guys, I mean, book the tickets. I think we’re about to leave this beautiful city, country, place.’”Sabalenka never has been to a title match at the All England Club, the only Grand Slam tournament where…
LONDON (AP) — A malfunction with Wimbledon ‘s new electronic line-calling system required a point to be replayed during a quarterfinal match between Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov on Tuesday.The latest issue with the system occurred during the opening game of the fourth set on Court No. 1 after Fritz had served at 15-0 and the players exchanged shots. Then came a random “fault” call.Chair umpire Louise Azemar-Engzell stopped play and a few moments later announced: “Ladies and gentlemen, we will replay the last point due to a malfunction.”The system had tracked Fritz’s shot in the rally as if it…
Pickles. Sports drinks. Your favorite breakfast cereal. Artificial food dyes are lurking in a lot of stuff — but that’s about to end. Earlier this spring, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a ban on petroleum-based artificial food dyes (including Red Dye No. 40), which would go into effect in 2027.According to a Yahoo News/YouGov poll of 1,597 U.S. adults conducted in April, 65% of Americans support such a ban. According to 26% of the respondents, losing artificial food dyes would “affect the taste or quality” of certain food items that traditionally contain them — things like Mountain Dew,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Naphessa Collier each have their draft strategy for the WNBA All-Star Game.The two captains chose their teams for the game that will be played on July 19 at Clark’s home arena in Indianapolis. The squads will be revealed Tuesday night.There’s intrigue whether Clark will draft Fever teammate Aliyah Boston with the No. 1 pick that the guard earned by getting the most fan votes. Or will she take three-time league MVP A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces. Clark also may try to draft All-Star reserve Kelsey Mitchell, who is another Indiana teammate.“I…
The Trump administration is losing patience with Apple’s slow progress in moving operations out of China. However, the iPhone maker looks increasingly stuck in China, according to Wall Street analysts.On Monday, Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro ripped into Apple’s manufacturing strategy on CNBC, calling it “inconceivable” that Apple hadn’t been able to move its factories out of China over the last few years.”Going back to the first Trump term, Tim Cook has continually asked for more time in order to move his factories out of China,” Navarro said. “And my problem with Tim Cook is he never takes the steps…
It’s one year in for Amazon’s AI bot — named Rufus — that promised to help answer all your product questions.So, just in time for Amazon Prime Day, it’s time to ask: How’s Rufus working? Last year, I thought it was only so-so, but it’s worth catching up to see if it’s improved.After trying it out again on Monday, I have to say: It has improved in some ways. (Want to know how long the battery life on that camping lantern is? Rufus can help!)But it also might be that I’ve now better adjusted my expectations for AI in general:…