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‘Atmospheric River’ Begins Soaking Pacific Northwest

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Heavy rain in the mountains of Oregon and Washington was expected to cause flooding, forecasters said. By Alyssa Lukpat and Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sQp5vlS via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: D-HOMES Randomized Pilot Trial

Published on: February 28, 2022 at 10:30PM Conditions :   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2;   Housing Problems;   Psychological Distress Interventions :   Behavioral: Diabetes Homeless Medication Support (D-Homes);   Behavioral: Brief diabetes education Sponsors :   Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute;   National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Enrolling by invitation https://ift.tt/vxF4qbI

New diabetes clinical trial: Glycemic Variations During the Menstrual Cycle in Women With Type 1 Diabetes

Published on: February 28, 2022 at 10:30PM Condition :   Type1diabetes Interventions :   Device: Continuous glucose monitoring;   Drug: Insulin;   Other: Premenstrual symptoms;   Other: Ovulation kits;   Device: Fitbit Inspire 2;   Other: Keenoa;   Other: Menstrual cycle Sponsor :   Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montreal Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/57jE8Tv

New diabetes clinical trial: A Research Study to See How Well the New Weekly Medicine IcoSema, Which is a Combination of Insulin Icodec and Semaglutide, Controls Blood Sugar Level in People With Type 2 Diabetes Compared to Weekly Semaglutide (COMBINE 2)

Published on: February 28, 2022 at 10:30PM Condition :   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Interventions :   Drug: IcoSema;   Drug: Semaglutide 1 mg Sponsor :   Novo Nordisk A/S Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/nxbq3vX

New diabetes clinical trial: Ectopic Fat in Singaporean Women - the Culprit Leading to Gestational Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (TANGO Study)

Published on: February 28, 2022 at 10:30PM Condition :   Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Interventions :   Other: Lifestyle Advice;   Other: Diet Intervention;   Other: OCFA Meal-Based Diet-Intervention Sponsors :   Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences;   Wilmar International Limited;   SATA CommHealth (Singapore);   National University Polyclinics, Singapore;   National University, Singapore Recruiting https://ift.tt/E3w7fFr

New diabetes clinical trial: Efficacy of Educational Nutrition and Exercise on the Regulation of Appetite Through Exosomes in Type 2 Diabetics

Published on: February 28, 2022 at 10:30PM Condition :   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Interventions :   Behavioral: Nutritional education program;   Other: The High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT);   Other: The Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) Sponsors :   University of Cadiz;   Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Spain Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/0r36hdC

Pfizer Shot Is Far Less Effective in 5- to 11-Year-Olds Than in Older Kids, New Data Show

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While protection against hospitalization is still strong, the vaccine offered almost no protection against infection, even just a month after full vaccination. By Apoorva Mandavilli and Noah Weiland from NYT Health https://ift.tt/GvVuSoN via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/E50BdiQ via IFTTT

Why the Chinese Internet Is Cheering Russia’s Invasion

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As the world overwhelmingly condemns the assault on Ukraine, online opinion in China is mostly pro-Russia, pro-war and pro-Putin. By Li Yuan from NYT Business https://ift.tt/92f7L8s via IFTTT

‘Saturday Night Live’ Pays Tribute to Ukraine

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This week’s episode, hosted by John Mulaney, began not with a comedy sketch but with a performance by a Ukrainian chorus. By Dave Itzkoff from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/q3JidS7 via IFTTT

After its ranks thinned, one trucker convoy halts its plan to go to Washington to protest Covid policies.

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Organizers urged its members still on the road to merge with other caravans headed to the nation's capital. By Esha Ray from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RQBPc1v via IFTTT

Biden Targets Russia With Strategy of Containment, Updated for a New Era

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President Biden’s plan to counter Russia faces obstacles in an interconnected world. Russia also has a new, if not very enthusiastic, partner in standing up to the West: China. By David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BniCjfk via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/I360eJE via IFTTT

Before Ukraine Invasion, Russia and China Cemented Economic Ties

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Facing a wary United States and worried about depending on imports by sea, China is buying more energy and food from its northern neighbor. By Keith Bradsher and Ana Swanson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Iaj3xTH via IFTTT

Video shows a missile hitting a residential building in Kyiv.

The missile hit a building about 1.5 miles from Sikorsky Memorial Airport. By Muyi Xiao, Brenna Smith, Malachy Browne and Sarah Kerr from NYT World https://ift.tt/FRVPoXz via IFTTT

Far-right militias in Europe plan to confront Russian forces, a research group says.

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The apparent mobilization of far-right groups could be problematic for the Ukrainian government By Cora Engelbrecht from NYT World https://ift.tt/EmAfcRU via IFTTT

Judge Strikes Down Elite Virginia High School’s Admissions Rules

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Thomas Jefferson High School eliminated standardized tests and made other changes to attract more Black and Hispanic students. A judge declared the policy unfair to Asian Americans. By Campbell Robertson and Stephanie Saul from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/C3GIBbL via IFTTT

DNA Evidence Reveals Hank the Tank Isn’t One Bear, but Several

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At least three black bears are behind a string of brazen break-ins in the Lake Tahoe area, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. By Daniel Victor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KfzAqyX via IFTTT

U.S. Carries Out First Airstrike in Somalia Since August

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The strike targeted Al Shabab militants who had attacked allied Somali security forces. By Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/GavUswB via IFTTT

Four Times Opinion Writers Analyze Russia’s Invasion: ‘The World Has Changed Overnight’

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Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Farah Stockman, Ross Douthat and Frank Bruni discuss a dark moment for Ukraine, Europe and the world. By Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Farah Stockman, Ross Douthat and Frank Bruni from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/SHzKqEc via IFTTT

Sally Kellerman, Oscar-Nominated ‘MASH’ Actress, Is Dead at 84

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Ms. Kellerman, who became a star in Robert Altman’s dark satire, was known for her self-effacing comedy, a velvety voice and an ability to toggle between sultry and silly. By Christine Chung and Neil Genzlinger from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/UgRdtwo via IFTTT

Why didn’t the U.S. cut off Russia from SWIFT? It’s complicated.

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Removing access to the financial messaging service would be the most severe penalty but could have unwanted consequences, including compromising energy exports to Europe. By Alan Rappeport from NYT Business https://ift.tt/A7o5xHl via IFTTT

Cable News Covers Ukraine With On-the-Ground Reporting and In-Studio Rhetoric

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Fox News stars like Tucker Carlson questioned why Americans hated Vladimir Putin, and CNN showed Russian tanks and rockets in live war-zone dispatches. By Michael M. Grynbaum and Katie Robertson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/gLe6rUx via IFTTT

Fox News hosts play down Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

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Comments made by the stars of the network's prime-time opinion programs came in contrast to coverage by its correspondents reporting from Ukraine. By Katie Robertson and Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/xoX5w3h via IFTTT

Stocks and Energy Markets Whipsaw After Russian Attack on Ukraine

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Stocks in Europe were sharply lower, but the S&P 500 rebounded after an early decline. Energy markets swung wildly, and shares in Moscow collapsed. By Jeff Sommer and Kevin Granville from NYT Business https://ift.tt/x5kThQv via IFTTT

Why Do I Wake Up With a Headache?

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And is there anything I can do to find relief? By Melinda Wenner Moyer from NYT Well https://ift.tt/sXIhzab via IFTTT

Texas Governor Pushes to Investigate Medical Treatments for Trans Youth as ‘Child Abuse’

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While it’s unclear whether the order could be enforced, medical providers and child welfare advocates condemned the move as dangerous. By Azeen Ghorayshi from NYT Science https://ift.tt/HvgowcX via IFTTT

NATO Won’t Let Ukraine Join Soon. Here’s Why.

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Ukraine, with Russian troops on its borders, is pressing for membership. But President Biden and European leaders are not ready for that step. By Edward Wong and Lara Jakes from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/mX8dLBg via IFTTT

As Russia attacked Ukraine, Trump again praised Putin and ridiculed Biden.

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In a speech to donors and on Fox News, the former president claimed the crisis would not have happened if he were still in the White House. By Shane Goldmacher from NYT World https://ift.tt/p9wQqUR via IFTTT

As Russia attacked Ukraine, Trump again praised Putin and ridiculed Biden.

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In a speech to donors and on Fox News, the former president claimed the crisis would not have happened if he were still in the White House. By Shane Goldmacher from NYT World https://ift.tt/QSocHE8 via IFTTT

When It Comes to Wordle Strategies, It’s Personal

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Aficionados of the deceptively simple word game, including Monica Lewinsky and J. Smith-Cameron, weigh in with their opening gambits. By Emma Dibdin from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/B8gVbhm via IFTTT

Trump, again cozying up to Putin, praises Russian aggression as ‘genius.’

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In a radio interview, the former president also described Russian troops along the Ukrainian border as peacekeepers. By Reid J. Epstein from NYT World https://ift.tt/gMo6T7G via IFTTT

Seth Meyers on Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ Stumbles

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Meyers said, “By the time you find yourself signing up for Donald Trump’s social media site, something already went wrong.” By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/AIkX8bR via IFTTT

‘The Gilded Age’: What Is Fact and What Is Fiction?

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The HBO period drama sets invented melodrama within actual historical story lines. Here are the back stories of elements that shape the world of the series. By Sarah Lyall from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/i2UepRO via IFTTT

Mark Lanegan, Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age Singer, Dies at 57

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Known for his deep, world-weary voice, Mr. Lanegan was part of a generation of Seattle musicians who put grunge music on the map. By Alyssa Lukpat from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/WhrwaQy via IFTTT

Putin Calls Ukrainian Statehood a Fiction. History Suggests Otherwise.

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In a speech, President Vladimir V. Putin bent Ukraine’s complex history into his own version that served as a justification for his cleaving off more of its territory. By Michael Schwirtz, Maria Varenikova and Rick Gladstone from NYT World https://ift.tt/rJM2Qdl via IFTTT

Wooing Allies, Publicizing Putin’s Plans: Inside Biden’s Race to Prevent War

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President Biden made three critical decisions about how to handle Russia’s provocations, aiming to prevent armed conflict in Ukraine. By Michael D. Shear, Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YBiUrZH via IFTTT

This Is Putin’s War. But America and NATO Aren’t Innocent Bystanders.

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Russia’s president is trying to hide his poor leadership by becoming a nationalist avenger. By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/tE8xVGN via IFTTT

The Secrets to Successful Aging in 2022

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Advice from Well’s most popular stories of the year. By The New York Times from NYT Well https://ift.tt/Wan0Do2 via IFTTT

Paul Farmer, Pioneer of Global Health, Dies at 62

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As a medical student, Dr. Farmer decided to build a clinic in Haiti. It grew into a vast network serving some of the world’s poorest communities. By Ellen Barry and Alex Traub from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/Xk5eRJi via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/xkqtFJG via IFTTT

Why Ukraine Is Different

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A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be unlike most wars in 80 years. By David Leonhardt from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/eBZjbJm via IFTTT

What’s at Stake for the Global Economy as Conflict Looms in Ukraine

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Countries that depend on the region’s rich supply of energy, wheat, nickel and other staples could feel the pain of price spikes. By Patricia Cohen and Jack Ewing from NYT Business https://ift.tt/uQkpAqZ via IFTTT

Got a Covid Booster? You Probably Won’t Need Another for a Long Time

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A flurry of new studies suggest that several parts of the immune system can mount a sustained, potent response to any coronavirus variant. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Ex58NTl via IFTTT

Must I Keep Reminding My Adult Son About Family Birthdays?

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A mother who has always nudged her youngest about sending cards and gifts wonders what her responsibility is now that he’s older and married. By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/JcLFsbk via IFTTT

One Dead in Shooting at a Portland Protest Against Police Violence

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Five other people were wounded in the shooting, which the police said “appeared to be a confrontation between armed protesters and an armed homeowner.” By Sergio Olmos, Austin Ramzy and Melina Delkic from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/JKomkRg via IFTTT

Bond Between China and Russia Alarms U.S. and Europe Amid Ukraine Crisis

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The Biden administration plans to build up global coalitions to counter a pact between Vladimir V. Putin and Xi Jinping, portending a new type of Cold War. By Edward Wong from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DhAq7Cg via IFTTT

The C.D.C. Isn’t Publishing Large Portions of the Covid Data It Collects

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The agency has withheld critical data on boosters, hospitalizations and, until recently, wastewater analyses. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/5sSTHC2 via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/mSkyaf8 via IFTTT

The Next Affordable City Is Already Too Expensive

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In Spokane, Wash., home prices jumped 60 percent in the past two years. The increase is fueled by buyers fleeing the boom in cities like Austin. Who will have to flee next? By Conor Dougherty from NYT Business https://ift.tt/X8UBtr4 via IFTTT

Vast Leak Exposes How Credit Suisse Served Strongmen and Spies

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Leaked data on more than 18,000 accounts shows that the Swiss bank missed or ignored red flags. By Jesse Drucker and Ben Hubbard from NYT Business https://ift.tt/JLiRg3B via IFTTT

An Exclamation Point for China, Delivered by the Finest of Margins

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Sui Wenjing and Han Cong won the pairs figure skating competition, producing a gold for their country and capping two weeks of artistry and tumult for their sport. By Juliet Macur, Chang W. Lee and Doug Mills from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Kgv87N2 via IFTTT

Spelling Bee Forum

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Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/weTsK5D via IFTTT

As Gale Made an Extreme Sport of Heathrow Landings, He Called the Plays

Jerry Dyer became a media sensation after filming, and commenting on, planes landing at the London airport during a howling storm. By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/W9lEAkF via IFTTT

Biden Says Putin Has Chosen ‘Catastrophic’ War Over Diplomacy

President Biden spoke amid fears that Russia was setting the stage for an invasion that could ignite the biggest conflict in Europe in decades. By Michael D. Shear, Valerie Hopkins, Marc Santora and Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/614YWt0 via IFTTT