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- Trump’s Return May Worsen Financial Woes for Global Health InstitutionsThe U.S. provides nearly half of the aid for global health, including childhood vaccination, H.I.V. treatment and disease surveillance. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago
- Starbucks Workers Strike In 3 Cities, Threaten More Walkouts By Christmas EveA union representing workers at over 500 stores is closing in on a deal with the coffee chain, but the two sides are at odds over pay. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago
- KTM Declares ‘Here to Stay!’Over the past few months there have been news reports and online chatter about the financial challenges facing KTM. In this video posted on KTM’s YouTube channel on November 26, CEO Stefan Pierer and Co-CEO Gottfried Neumeister addressed KTM fans and the larger motorcycle community about the company’s plan to enter a 90-day self-administration phase so that it can move forward. Today, KTM sent out the following press release and accompanying video. –Ed. RISING THROUGH ADVERSITY: KTM PLOTS A PATH TO THE FUTURE AND TO MORE VICTORY 2024 has been a remarkable year for KTM, marked by bold innovation, thrilling victories, and unwavering customer dedication. While challenges are part of any great journey, we see them as an opportunity to accelerate toward an even brighter future. It is no secret that KTM AG is navigating a shifting economic landscape. However, as our READY TO RACE mantra suggests,… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago
- The Best $44 Billion Elon Musk Ever SpentAfter months of negotiation, Congress was close to passing a spending bill on Wednesday to avert a government shutdown. Elon Musk decided he had other ideas. He railed against the bill in more than 150 separate posts on X, complaining about the raises it would have given members of Congress, falsely exaggerating the proposed pay increase, and worrying about billions in government spending that wasn’t even in the bill. He told his followers over and over that the bill was “criminal” and “should not pass.” Nothing about Musk’s campaign was subtle: “Any member of the House or Senate who votes for this outrageous spending bill deserves to be voted out in 2 years!” he posted. According to X’s stats, the posts accrued tens of millions of views.Elected Republicans listened: By the end of the day, they had scrapped the bill. Last night, another attempt to fund the government, this time… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago
- Morning Changes at Townsquare Media in Utica-RomeTownsquare Media is making a series of changes to the morning shows at AC WLZW (Lite 98.7) and Country WFRG-FM (Big Frog 104.3) in Utica, NY. Dave Wheeler, who has been with Townsquare Utica since 2009 and has held several posts within the company, is set to return ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago
- Vitamin D not recommended for preventing fractures in older individuals, panel findsVitamin D, a nutrient known for promoting bone health, might not be effective in protecting all seniors from injury.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft recommendation this week advising against the use of vitamin D for preventing falls and fractures in postmenopausal women and men over 60 years old.A panel of 16 medical experts reviewed the benefits of taking vitamin D with or without calcium supplements for individuals who live independently.COMMON PAIN RELIEVER COULD CAUSE MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS IN SOME PEOPLE OVER 65, STUDY SUGGESTSThe USPSTF concluded that these supplements offer no "net benefit" for the prevention of falls and fractures based on evidence that vitamin D and calcium don’t lower the risk for generally healthy individuals without other deficiencies or medical conditions.Vitamin D is a nutrient that is essential for building and maintaining healthy bones, according to Mayo Clinic."That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago