Vitamin C May Offset Negative Impacts of Smoking While Pregnant in Child's Lung Function

Vitamin C May Offset Negative Impacts of Smoking While Pregnant in Child’s Lung Function

Taking vitamin C supplements while smoking during pregnancy was associated with a 17% improvement in forced expiratory flow (FEF) and a 40% decrease in wheezing in offspring at age 5, according to one study. “The trajectory of airway function from early in life and continuing through adulthood may be an important risk factor for the …

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NY case against Trump over hush money to porn star goes to grand jury Monday

NY case against Trump over hush money to porn star goes to grand jury Monday

NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) – A grand jury is hearing evidence in New York over former President Donald Trump’s role in hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. A grand jury could lay the groundwork for possible criminal charges …

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IMF raises growth forecasts as China reopens and gas prices fall

IMF raises growth forecasts as China reopens and gas prices fall

Global growth has proven “surprisingly resilient” and most countries will avoid a recession this year, the IMF said, as it upgraded its forecasts and hailed a possible turning point for the world economy. In estimates that took into account China’s decision to scrap its zero-Covid policy last month, the fund said it expected the global …

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Raiders have not yet granted Derek Carr permission to seek trade: Sources

There is a deadline approaching in the Derek Carr sweepstakes, and there has been a snag in the Raiders finding a trade partner for their quarterback. The Raiders have not given Carr’s agent permission to talk to other teams, league and team sources familiar with the matter confirmed to The Athletic on Monday. Sports Illustrated …

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Priscilla Presley disputes trust of late Lisa Marie Presley

Priscilla Presley disputes trust of late Lisa Marie Presley

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Priscilla Presley has filed legal documents disputing who oversees the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley. The filing in Los Angeles Superior Court last week disputes the validity of a 2016 amendment to Lisa Marie Presley’s living trust that removed Priscilla Presley and a former business manager as trustees …

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California's Highly Educated Immigrants - Public Policy Institute of California

California’s Highly Educated Immigrants – Public Policy Institute of California

With robust job growth and low unemployment, California’s post-pandemic economy looks strong on many measures, and the state must take actions to sustain this growth and address future needs. One important issue is the job market’s rising demand for highly educated workers. California’s immigrant workers are increasingly college educated and will be critical to the …

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New questions emerge about George Santos' old campaign filings

New questions emerge about George Santos’ old campaign filings

CNN — Freshman Rep. George Santos, whose finances and fabrications are under investigation, is facing new questions about the accuracy of the campaign reports filed during his unsuccessful 2020 bid for Congress. Someone named Stephen Berger, for instance, is described in the New York Republican’s campaign filings as having contributed $2,500 on July 31, 2020. …

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Western allies differ over jets for Ukraine as Russia claims gains

Western allies differ over jets for Ukraine as Russia claims gains

Biden says ‘no’ when asked about F-16s for Ukraine Zelenskiy says Moscow seeks ‘big revenge’ Russian administrator claims foothold in Vuhledar Kyiv could recapture ground when Western weapons arrive – group KYIV, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s defense minister is expected in Paris on Tuesday to meet President Emmanuel Macron amid a debate among Kyiv’s …

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Nick Saban kicks tires on Jeremy Pruitt as Alabama continues search for next defensive coordinator

Nick Saban kicks tires on Jeremy Pruitt as Alabama continues search for next defensive coordinator

Alabama coach Nick Saban has reached out to form Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt regarding the Crimson Tide’s vacant defensive coordinator position, sources tell CBS Sports. It is believed no offer has been made at this time, and Alabama would not speak on Pruitt’s candidacy when contacted for comment. Sources indicate Pruitt would face long odds …

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Cook County prosecutors to drop R. Kelly sex assault cases

Cook County prosecutors to drop R. Kelly sex assault cases

CHICAGO (CBS) — Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx will be dropping four indictments accusing R. Kelly of sexual abuse and assault, with the disgraced singer already facing decades in prison following two separate convictions on federal charges. A status hearing in Kelly’s cases in Cook County is scheduled for Tuesday, but on Monday afternoon, …

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