Should you take vitamin D? Here’s the science

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Nutritional science is supposed to chart a course to our healthier selves. But contradictory scientific results and interpretations can muddy the waters—and few nutrients have recently demonstrated that more clearly than vitamin D. At one point, it seemed that everyone should be taking vitamin D supplements, and that … Read more

Geoscientists are using telecom ‘dark fibres’ to map Earth’s innards

Fibre optic cables designed to carry telecommunications can also be used to map Earth’s interior Connect world/Shutterstock Offline telecom cables called “dark fibres” can be used to sense underground seismic waves. Geophysicists are increasingly using such signals to study aspects of Earth’s subsurface, including hidden sources of geothermal energy and earthquake hazards. “If a large … Read more

Christina Hendricks Marries George Bianchini in New Orleans Wedding

Christina Hendricks is a married woman again. The Mad Men alum tied the knot with longtime partner George Bianchini at the historic Napoleon House in New Orleans April 20, People reported. Guests included Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner, the bride’s Good Girls costars Mae Whitman and Retta, model Coco Rocha and fashion designer Christian Siriano, who has styled the bride many times … Read more

Trump’s trials update : NPR

With jury selection concluded, opening statements are scheduled for Monday in former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial. NPR talks with University of Baltimore law professor Kim Wehle. ANDREW LIMBONG, HOST: The first week of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial concluded yesterday with the selection of a jury. Each potential juror … Read more

Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of June 17, 2024 in Perion Network Ltd. Lawsuit – PERI

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 20, 2024 / If you suffered a loss on your Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ:PERI) investment and want to learn about a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, follow the link below for more information: or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or call (212) … Read more

Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard Announces New Album Harmonics, Shares Song: Listen

Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard will release a new album, Harmonics, on July 12. Today, he has shared a Nathan Castiel–directed video for the single “Moments Die,” featuring the New York singer Barrie. Other guests on the follow-up to 2017’s Electric Lines include Hayden Thorpe (formerly of Wild Beasts), Alabaster dePlume, Ibibio Sound Machine’s Eno Williams, … Read more

House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The House voted resoundingly on Saturday to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as Speaker Mike Johnson put his job on the line to advance the long-stalled aid package by marshaling support from mainstream Republicans and Democrats. In four back-to-back votes, overwhelming bipartisan coalitions of lawmakers approved fresh rounds of … Read more

Alexander’s: Hold On To This 8.8% Yield From New York City (NYSE:ALX)

Hammarby Studios/E+ via Getty Images Alexander’s (NYSE:ALX) has maintained its dividend through the chaos of the last few years, recently declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $4.50 per share for an 8.8% dividend yield. This yield sits significantly above ALX’s 5-year average yield of 4.83% with the New York City-focused REIT currently trading hands for … Read more