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T.J. McConnell Set An NBA Record With Nine Steals In The First Half Against Cleveland

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T.J. McConnell was picking pockets left and right in the first half in Cleveland, and made some NBA history in the process.

Cephalopod Passes Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children

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mi shares a report from ScienceAlert: The marshmallow test, or Stanford marshmallow experiment, is pretty straightforward. A child is placed in a room with a marshmallow. They are told, if they can manage not to eat the marsh... More »

Opinion | Biden’s Unnecessary Border Crisis

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His moves to undo Trump’s border policies are creating a migrant surge that risks running out of control. More »

White House weighs minimum wage negotiations with Republicans

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With one path closed, the president’s team is considering which others can be opened. More »

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Watchdog says Elaine Chao, ex-transpo secretary and Mitch McConnell's wife, misused office including making staff edit her dad's Wikipedia page

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Summary List PlacementElaine Chao, the former transportation secretary under Trump and wife of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was cited by the Inspector General for misuse of office, according to a report that went public Wednesday.
Late last year, the Transportation Department's inspector general requested the Justice Department and US Attorney's Office investigate "potential conflicts of interest and favoritism" involving Chao, but both departments declined to open an investigation, according to the report.
Investigators found that Chao had used her office's staff and resources to support her family's business, including helping with tasks for her father — such as editing his Wikipedia page and promoting his Chinese-language biography, "Fearless Against the Wind."
"For example, in August 2017, the Secretary directed two OST staffers to send a copy of 'Fearless Against the Wind' to a well-known CEO of a major US corporation (which is not regulated by DOT) along with a letterrequesting that he write a foreword for the book and a sample foreword," the report detailed, adding that another staffer was tasked with editing the sample foreword.
Chao also directed her staff to purchase personal items for her using her personal credit card and tasked them with researching free shipping and coupon codes, according to the report.
Staff were also assigned to arrange a trip to China in November 2017 for her father James Chao and his "delegation," comprised of the former secretary's younger sister Angela Chao and Angela's husband. The trip was later canceled shortly before Elaine Chao's departure amid ethics concerns raised by news reports at the time.
Chao resigned from her position on January 7, one day after the violent insurrection at the US Capitol.
"Yesterday, our country experienced a traumatic and entirely avoidable event as supporters of the President stormed the Capitol building following a rally he addressed," she said in a statement. "As I'm sure is the case with many of you, it has deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside."
"Today, I am announcing my resignation as US Secretary of Transportation," the statement said. "We will help my announced successor Mayor Pete Buttigieg with taking on the responsibility of running this wonderful department."
An aide to the former transportation secretary told The Times at the time that her departure from the administration was not related to the investigation by the inspector general, according to a report from The New York Times.
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Ever Noticed That You Tend to Weigh Less in the Morning? Experts Explain Why That's the Case

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Whether you're trying to lose weight or gain weight - or even stay exactly the same - stepping on the scale is probably a regular part of your routine. But it's not as simple as putting both feet on the scale, reading the number, and moving on. The timing of those check-ins can actually make a big difference in how much you weigh! I always weigh a little less first thing in the morning than I do at night, and there's no way I could gain weight over the course of 12 hours, right? POPSUGAR spoke to doctors to find out why these weight fluctuations happen and how to weigh yourself accurately.
Why Do You Weigh Less in the Morning?
There are several factors at play here, starting with the fact that you likely haven't been eating or drinking overnight. "Other factors help us weigh less in the morning, too, such as shifts in body fluids that happen overnight," Ruby Shah, MD, a double board-certified internist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, told POPSUGAR. Dr. Shah explained that we lose water through a number of basic functions, like breathing, sweating, and of course, going to the bathroom in the middle of the night. "Since water accounts for about 50 to 60 percent of an adult's body weight, these small changes can add or subtract a few pounds," she said.
Chris Airey, MD, medical director at telehealth clinic Optimale, added that your body also continues digesting during the night, which could be reflected on the scale the next morning. "You may have burned some extra calories," Dr. Airey said. (Yes, while you were sleeping!)
The changes on the scale can also seem more significant from day to day - so, if you suddenly weigh more than you did just a day or two ago, know that this is normal. "Weight can fluctuate up to two pounds daily, depending on what you had to eat the day before, when you last ate, and when you last had a bowel movement," Susan Besser, MD, a primary care provider specializing in family medicine with Mercy Personal Physicians at Overlea, told POPSUGAR.
What's the Best Way to Weigh Yourself?
"It's best to check your weight in the morning before eating or drinking anything and after you use the bathroom," Dr. Shah explained. She also suggests weighing yourself without clothes on and keeping the scale in one consistent place instead of moving it around the house.
While the experts agreed that you should weigh yourself at the same time of day every time, they were somewhat split on how frequently you should step on the scale. Ultimately, it comes down to what feels right for you. "Daily fluctuations due to water retention, dehydration, or even bowel movements are the reason why most doctors recommend weighing yourself at a similar time of day and infrequently," Dr. Airey said. "I think once per week should be the maximum, as day to day your weight may shift significantly without any difference in your fat or muscles."
Dr. Airey added that you may find that the scale doesn't work for you at all - and that's OK, too. "If you find you are becoming concerned or obsessed over small weight fluctuations, I recommend banishing the scale entirely and focusing on non-scale victories, such as feeling better or less bloated, eating more fruits and vegetables, or the fit of your clothing," Dr. Airey said. He noted that you should also talk to your doctor before making any attempt to lose weight.

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Westside Boogie’s Confidence Is At An All-Time High On His Freestyle Over CJ’s ‘Whoopty’

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The new track extends his impressive freestyle run before he releases his next album.

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THE ESPORTS ECOSYSTEM: The key players and trends driving the red-hot, fast-growing esports space that's on track to surpass $1.5 billion by 2023

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Summary List Placement This is a preview of The Esports Ecosystem research report from Insider Intelligence. Purchase this report. To check to see if you already have access to Insider Intelligence through your company, click here. Esports and gaming have bur... More »

'Abbott owned it in 2011. He owns it today': Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia wants justice and energy solutions after Texas freeze

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The best Dyson vacuum deals happening now, including $100 off the Dyson V11 and Dyson Ball Animal 2

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What Google's anti-tracking moves mean for advertisers

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Biden faces backlash over small business rescue overhaul

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The backlash is the latest in a series of controversies around the SBA's handling of the program. More »

The Best TV Shows On Netflix Right Now

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PopTV From chess dramas to fantasy epics and workplace comedies, these are the best of the best shows on Netflix right now. More »

New mask wars threaten Biden's pandemic response at critical moment

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Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions comes at a particularly sensitive moment. More »

Alleged Proud Boy leader wins pretrial release

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The government’s evidence that Ethan Nordean ordered violence at the Capitol is “weak,” the judge says. More »

AMD Unveils New Radeon RX 6700 XT Midrange GPU To Take On GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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MojoKid writes: AMD announced a new member of its Radeon RX 6000 series graphics card line-up today, dubbed Radeon RX 6700 XT. Based on AMD's RDNA 2 GPU architecture, the Radeon RX 6700 XT targets high frame rate 1440p gaming... More »

Washington Football Team Cancels Cheerleaders, Instead Will Have Gender Inclusive ‘Dance Squad’

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First its name was canceled, now its cheerleaders are following suit. The NFL’s Washington Football Team decided to disband its cheerleading squad in favor of a more inclusive “co-ed entity,” BizPacReview reports. This come... More »

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