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New diabetes clinical trial: Semaglutide and Physical Activity for Obesity and Multimorbidity

Published on: January 31, 2024 at 10:30AM Conditions : Obesity Morbid; Multimorbidity; Obesity Interventions : Combination Product: Semaglutide 2.4 mg, total diet replacement, behavioural intervention Sponsors : Hvidovre University Hospital Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/mW9hMwK

The Patty Melt Is Tired of Hearing About Your Favorite Burger

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The undersung cousin of an American classic is a superior sandwich, our critic argues. By Pete Wells from NYT Food https://ift.tt/7rfcPad via IFTTT

Focused Cuts and Fewer Layers: Tech Layoffs Enter a New Phase

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Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other tech companies have been on a layoff spree this month, with the latest cuts differing from last year’s mass reductions. By Mike Isaac from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/7a10Z3f via IFTTT

Why Cut Rates in an Economy This Strong? A Big Question Confronts the Fed.

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The central bank is widely expected to lower interest rates this year. But with growth and consumer spending chugging along, explaining it may take some work. By Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/KtPELf0 via IFTTT

MAGA Is Based on Fear, Not Grounded in Reality

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And the fear needn’t reflect reality. By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/rtpRLkm via IFTTT

Princess of Wales Returns Home From Hospital After Abdominal Surgery

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The sudden hospitalization of Catherine, the wife of Prince William, in mid-January, surprised royal watchers in Britain. She will convalesce for two to three months. By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/SCIzZe6 via IFTTT

Truman Capote Cashed In on His Friends’ Secrets. It Cost Him Everything.

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The rarefied social circle that embraced Capote, and eventually banished him, is up for re-evaluation in the new television series “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.” By Ginia Bellafante from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Ll0JYHP via IFTTT

The Audacity of E. Jean Carroll

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Her lawsuit against Donald Trump was about defamation. It was also about the worth of a woman, long past middle age, who dared to claim she still had value. By Jessica Bennett from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/I2GnqVg via IFTTT

Russian Figure Skater Is Handed Four-Year Ban in Olympic Doping Case

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Kamila Valieva, once a 15-year-old gold medal favorite, was punished in a case that upended the Beijing Games, and kept other athletes from receiving medals. By Tariq Panja and Juliet Macur from NYT World https://ift.tt/wSbzq12 via IFTTT

Photos That Capture the Soul of 1960s Dublin

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Nearly six decades ago, a German-born photographer, Evelyn Hofer, created beautifully crafted shots of the city and its people. By Erica Ackerberg from NYT Books https://ift.tt/YUMSzo6 via IFTTT

Black Pastors Pressure Biden to Call for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

Black congregants’ dismay at President Biden’s posture on the war could imperil his re-election bid. By Maya King from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pmrkQR via IFTTT

The Campus Wars Aren’t About Gender … Are They?

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Recent Ivy League dramas have made women leaders in academia wonder how far they’ve really come. By Kate Zernike from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5tZ49bw via IFTTT

What’s Really Behind the ‘Mob Wife Aesthetic’?

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A TikTok trend that’s about more than French manicures and furs, the look focuses on conspicuous signifiers of wealth earned outside the rule of law. By Callie Holtermann from NYT Style https://ift.tt/MDOw0vP via IFTTT

Take the 30-Second Power Test

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You need more than strength to age well — you also need power. Here’s how to measure how much you have. By Amanda Loudin from NYT Well https://ift.tt/ovTyQ7w via IFTTT

Is It a Crush or Have You Fallen Into Limerence?

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How an intense longing for a romantic connection can lead to a serious addiction. By Amanda McCracken from NYT Style https://ift.tt/qk0WJmO via IFTTT

A Famed Analyst’s Final Forecast Is the Fall of the U.S. Economy

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Dick Bove, the ubiquitous banking expert, is going out swinging after more than half a century in the business. By Rob Copeland from NYT Business https://ift.tt/zDOjQsV via IFTTT

The Weekender

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Modern train heists. Also, ghostwriters emerge from the shadows and why Gen Z believes it’s “aging like milk.” By The New York Times from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/IaAYsPl via IFTTT

Bill Hayes, Enduring Soap Star With a ‘Davy Crockett’ Hit, Is Dead at 98

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He logged more than 2,000 episodes on “Days of Our Lives” and rode the Crockett craze to a hit single in 1955. By Alex Williams from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/myosB9C via IFTTT

Is Dyeing Your Hair Bad for Your Health?

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Here’s what the research suggests about the link between hair dye and cancer. By Rachel Rabkin Peachman from NYT Well https://ift.tt/Kpy1TZN via IFTTT

Inside the Heritage Foundation’s Plans for ‘Institutionalizing Trumpism’

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“People will lose their jobs,” the think tank’s president says about federal workers. “Hopefully their lives are able to flourish in spite of that.” By Lulu Garcia-Navarro from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/Tarnsf9 via IFTTT

Inside Trump’s Cutthroat Conquest of Iowa and New Hampshire

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The former president’s victories in Iowa and New Hampshire were the product of a win-or-else ethos, a fractured opposition and his power to make the party stand for whatever he stands for. By Shane Goldmacher, Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/n0wTMIK via IFTTT

U.S. Economy Grew at 3.3% Rate in Latest Quarter

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The increase in gross domestic product, while slower than in the previous period, showed the resilience of the recovery from the pandemic’s upheaval. By Ben Casselman from NYT Business https://ift.tt/7PZQcHV via IFTTT

Navarro Is Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison for Stonewalling Congress in Jan. 6 Inquiry

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Mr. Navarro was found guilty in September of criminal contempt of Congress, making him the second Trump aide to face penalties related to one of the chief investigations into the Capitol riot. By Zach Montague from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XlOwGh5 via IFTTT

How Much Water Do I Need to Drink?

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Your water needs change as you age, and can also depend on your exercise habits and even where you live. By Melinda Wenner Moyer from NYT Well https://ift.tt/Xv0l9Qq via IFTTT

Remnants of Sprawling Ancient Cities Are Found in the Amazon

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Archaeologists, relying on laser technology and decades of research, mapped a cluster of ancient cities in eastern Ecuador. Their findings add to evidence of dense settlements in Amazonia. By Alan Yuhas and Jesus Jiménez from NYT Science https://ift.tt/V4i2uD6 via IFTTT

Jon Stewart Will Return to Host ‘The Daily Show’ on Mondays

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Stewart, who hosted the Comedy Central show from 1999 to 2015, will also be an executive producer. By John Koblin and Matt Stevens from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/CTikEm0 via IFTTT

‘Out of an Apocalyptic Movie’: San Diego Residents Describe Flood Escape

The San Diego region was overwhelmed by a surprisingly intense storm that flooded homes and turned roadways into rivers. Some residents wondered why they did not receive more warning. By Vik Jolly, Corina Knoll and Tim Arango from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ILjzgMd via IFTTT

Military Plane Crashes in Russia, Killing All Onboard, Moscow Says

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that the transport plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war and accused Ukraine of shooting it down. The claims could not be independently verified. By Andrew E. Kramer and Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT World https://ift.tt/jE5PUby via IFTTT

I Was Addicted to My Smartphone, So I Switched to a Flip Phone for a Month

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Was it inconvenient? Yes. Did T9 texting drive me crazy? Definitely. Was it worth doing? Absolutely. By Kashmir Hill from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/MwEfImy via IFTTT

Boeing Made a Change to Its Corporate Culture Decades Ago. Now It’s Paying the Price.

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What will it take for the airline company to recover? By Bill Saporito from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/VZQeGyp via IFTTT

Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, January 20, 2024

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Can you sort 8 historical events? By Unknown Author from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/gH2F4QM via IFTTT

After a Botched Execution, Alabama Is Trying an Untested Method

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The state plans to carry out the first U.S. execution via nitrogen hypoxia with Kenneth Smith, who survived an earlier attempt to execute him by lethal injection. By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cCrWMh2 via IFTTT

24 Breakfast Recipes to Make You a Morning Person

Don’t rise and grind. Rise and dine. By Krysten Chambrot from NYT Food https://ift.tt/KfjIV8i via IFTTT

The Lost DeSantis Moment

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For months, he routinely led Donald Trump in head-to-head polls and gave a possible glimpse at a post-Trump Republican future. By Nate Cohn from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/2iOVlJW via IFTTT

Here Is One Way to Steal the Presidential Election

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The most dangerous strategy we could imagine to subvert the vote was made possible by the Supreme Court itself. By Lawrence Lessig and Matthew A. Seligman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/02XtRSg via IFTTT

As Trump Treats Trials Like Rallies, Judges Study How to Rein Him In

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One judge was reluctantly permissive. Another came down hard. Their contrasting approaches may inform the jurists overseeing the former president’s criminal trials. By Benjamin Weiser and Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2U0nBWg via IFTTT

Who’s Running for President in 2024?

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See who is in, and who is out. By Martín González Gómez and Maggie Astor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Hj1pYw via IFTTT

In Frigid New Hampshire, Haley Turns Up the Heat. But Is It Too Late?

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On the last weekend before the state’s primary on Tuesday, Nikki Haley made her most forceful case yet in her long-shot bid to defeat Donald Trump for the G.O.P. nomination. By Jazmine Ulloa, Anjali Huynh and Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/LFrBuO0 via IFTTT

An Atheist Chaplain and a Death Row Inmate’s Final Hours

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Devin Moss spent a year ministering to convicted killer Phillip Hancock. Together, they wrestled with one question: How to face death without God. By Emma Goldberg and Desiree Rios from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YULrc97 via IFTTT

The Legal Question at the Center of the Alec Baldwin Criminal Case

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The actor was told the gun he was rehearsing with on the “Rust” set, which fired and killed the cinematographer, held no live ammunition. Can he be found guilty of manslaughter? By Julia Jacobs from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3tWfOah via IFTTT

For the Anti-Trump Wing of the G.O.P., It All Comes Down to Tuesday

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The old guard of the Republican Party has rallied around Nikki Haley ahead of New Hampshire’s primary, in a long-shot bid to stop the former president’s march to the nomination. By Lisa Lerer, Michael C. Bender and Jazmine Ulloa from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IlSQxnO via IFTTT

Bill Beard Was a Good Man. Then He Committed a Terrible Crime.

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When we let so many Americans fall behind, they not only suffer greatly but also inflict great suffering on others. By Nicholas Kristof and Dru Donovan from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Z03VlOH via IFTTT

What We Know About Multivitamins and Memory

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New research suggests a daily vitamin can improve cognition. But that doesn’t mean everyone should take one. By Alice Callahan and Dana G. Smith from NYT Well https://ift.tt/QqhoAD2 via IFTTT

An Olympic Champion Goes in Search of a New Identity

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As she prepares to step away from surfing, Carissa Moore confronts a question that many people face when they make a change in life: Who am I if I don’t do this anymore? By John Branch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/gjuCZWY via IFTTT

Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained Over Pricey Watch at Munich Airport

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He’ll be back … to face criminal tax charges. By Ali Watkins from NYT World https://ift.tt/t5JDQIo via IFTTT

Trump Prosecutor in Georgia Seeks to Avoid Testifying in Colleague’s Divorce Case

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Fani T. Willis was subpoenaed in the divorce case of a colleague she hired to manage the Trump prosecution in Georgia, with whom she is accused of having a romantic relationship. By Richard Fausset from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/67Y4mGV via IFTTT

Turning Down Food Aid for Millions of Children Reflects Shocking Political Callousness

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Some governors are putting political philosophy over badly needed aid. By Charles M. Blow from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/qoUOkXZ via IFTTT

New Utopian Enclave? Or a Testament to Inequality?

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The development of Cayalá is utopian, serene and prizewinning. As an elite stronghold in one of Latin America’s most unequal nations, it is also divisive. By Simon Romero, Jody García and Daniele Volpe from NYT World https://ift.tt/7RSciu4 via IFTTT

Brian Barczyk, a Reptile Evangelist on YouTube and TV, Dies at 54

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A snake breeder, Mr. Barczyk amassed an online following in the millions with cheerful videos that captured his passion for snakes, lizards and other types of reptiles. By Sopan Deb from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/ilX49OC via IFTTT

Johnson Digs In Against Border Deal to Unlock Ukraine Aid, Defying Biden

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Hours before a meeting at the White House about how to break the stalemate in Congress over aid to Ukraine, the Republican speaker signaled a compromise was not possible. By Karoun Demirjian from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fd32vUI via IFTTT

Judge Threatens to Eject Trump From Carroll Trial After His Complaints

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The former president’s right to be at his defamation trial “can be forfeited,” the judge warned. E. Jean Carroll is seeking $10 million in damages for his denials that he sexually assaulted her. By Benjamin Weiser, Maria Cramer and Kate Christobek from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Qe5qr94 via IFTTT