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 | | Major Social Security Hack Confirmed | | The company named in a class-action lawsuit, which claims that billions of Americans’ records including Social Security numbers were stolen in a data breach, confirmed that it was... | | | |
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The Harris Momentum Democrats who gathered for the first day of the Democratic National Convention told The Epoch Times they'd seen renewed energy among the party since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, even as they looked forward to hearing him address the convention on Monday evening. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the Windy City fresh off a week of touring battleground states that attracted rally crowds of up to 15,000. Her surprise appearance on stage during the first day of the convention had the crowd buzzing with excitement. Within a month of having been nominated as the Democratic candidate for president, Harris has erased former President Donald Trump’s advantage in the polls, now leading by 2 to 3 points, according to FiveThirtyEight polling averages. “There was concern, particularly in North Carolina, that we might not get over the hump,” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told reporters on Monday. “We’ve made it easier now with Vice President Harris at the top of the ticket.” Read the full story here› |
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Proteins and Fats Help With Insulin Production Managing blood sugar levels may be more than just a matter of counting carbohydrates. Proteins and fats play a more significant role than expected in insulin production, according to a recent study. “With a better understanding of a person’s individual drivers of insulin production, we could potentially provide tailored dietary guidance that would help people better manage their blood sugar and insulin levels,” said Jelena Kolic, a research associate in the Johnson lab at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a co-author of the study. The researchers looked at donor cells and found that they produced a robust insulin response to carbohydrates. At the same time, approximately 9 percent of donor cells had an insulin-triggering response to proteins, and another 8 percent of the cells had more of an insulin response to fats than the other nutrients, including glucose, according to the results published in Cell Metabolism. Read the full story here› How do you like our new sections? Tell us what you think here. |
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 | | Cultivate Your Child's Best Self | | As the new school year looms, it's time for educators to start making preparations—buying supplies, organizing schedules, and setting up classrooms. The same is true for homeschool parents. In the flurry of activity and mounting pressure to give your child the best education possible, it's easy to lose sight of education's purpose.
What do you hope that your child gets out of this school year? A solid curriculum is important, but a successful and fulfilling life is about more than just reading, writing, and arithmetic. A true education aims to help kids reach their full potential in character development as well as life skills.
There are some practical ways to do this, all without letting traditional learning slide. The key is to balance your curriculum with activities that nurture the whole child—mind, body, and soul. Keep reading for ideas on how to help your child become their best self. | | | |
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