I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six years, and my obsession with how I looked was starting to dominate my life. I only had two to three shirts that I felt comfortable in. The only thing that mattered was that they didn’t make me “feel fat.” Even those chosen shirts were always under my West 49 sweater, for extra coverage. The cherry on top of this presentation was my slouched shoulders—a defense mechanism to protect against exposing my “man boobs,” the body part that had dynastic reign…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have begun official talks in Pyongyang. Putin arrived in the city before dawn on Wednesday in his first visit to the country in 24 years. Kim was at the airport to greet him and the two leaders travelled together to the Kumsusan State Guest House in a grand motorcade. The visit is at Kim’s invitation and follows the two men’s talks last September at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in eastern Russia. Russia and North Korea have deepened their relationship since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The…
The white gift bag with a cheery “Happy Birthday” printed on the side didn’t have a present in it. It had $226,000 in cash that the Sinaloa drug cartel needed laundered, authorities allege. The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced a multi-count indictment that charged more than a dozen Los Angeles members of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel and Chinese currency brokers with conspiring to launder drug money for years. The lead defendant, Edgar Joel Martinez-Reyes, 45, is a resident of East Los Angeles. The investigation so far has yielded $5 million in cash, more than 300 pounds of…
Earning points and miles is the best way to fly more for less. It’s the way I’ve been able to stay on the road for so long — and I’ve seen what a difference it’s made for my readers too. I write a lot about the best credit cards to get depending on your travel goals, but I’ve talked less about how to use those points. Today, I want to change that because I keep getting emails from people talking about how it takes too many points to book a flight. When I follow up, it is because they are…
US President Joe Biden has vowed not to “play politics” with the southern border and immigration – a potentially tall order as the US hurtles toward the November presidential election. Mr Biden’s comments came on what he called a “good day” in which he announced an executive order aimed at protecting hundreds of thousands of undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation and allowing them to work in the US. His actions, however, have drawn criticism from Republicans and some fellow Democrats alike, forcing the president into a complex juggling act. Polls show that a majority of voters see immigration…
Metroid Prime 4 is alive. During today’s Nintendo Direct event, the company revealed that the highly anticipated sequel, now called Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, is headed to Switch next year.It’s been roughly seven years since Nintendo first announced the game during 2017’s E3 event with developer Bandai Namco attached. At the time, Metroid Prime 4 was expected to close a decade-long gap between itself and the 2007 Wii game Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Other titles in the overall franchise, including Metroid: Other M, which got a lukewarm reception, and a remaster of Metroid Prime, had dropped in the meantime, but…
Growing up pizza night was always a big hit in our house. I’ve since implemented it with my own kids and they’re big pizza fans as well. Instead of ordering expensive (and unhealthy!) takeout or a frozen grocery store pizza, I opt for homemade. I’ve tried several different versions over the years, and the latest is this chicken crust pizza. It’s a low-carb pizza crust that’s a twist on my meatza recipe! Chicken Crust Pizza The kids and I love pizza crust made with ground beef, but this yummy version uses ground chicken instead. I also use four times the…
In America, where we tend to celebrate successful individuals who turn ideas into multi-million-dollar companies, it’s a little odd to think of a CEO—especially one heading a company as colossal as Shein—going unrecognized by his own employees. And yet, that’s apparently the case for Shein’s 40-year-old CEO Xu Yangtian, also known as Chris Xu or Sky Xu, who has largely avoided the public eye including interviews and conferences—but the secrecy around him is being seen as unusual even in China. Shein has never published any photos of Xu, South China Morning Post reported, even as the firm records year after…
Civil society groups say 210 people were arrested, including protesters, journalists and observers from rights groups at the demonstration in Nairobi.Kenya’s government has retracted plans to impose multiple tax hikes, the presidency said, announcing amendments to a controversial bill as police fired tear gas at protesters who gathered near the parliament building. “The Finance Bill has been amended to remove the proposed 16 percent VAT on bread, transportation of sugar, financial services, foreign exchange transactions as well as the 2.5 percent Motor Vehicle Tax,” the presidency said in a statement on Tuesday. The bill has triggered widespread opposition. Police fired…
Taking an airboat ride in the Everglades is an exciting and thrilling attraction that appeals to people of all ages. The Everglades, located in southern Florida, is a unique and diverse ecosystem that’s home to a wide variety of nature and wildlife. Exploring this vast wilderness via airboat allows visitors to get up close and personal with the breathtaking beauty of this tropical natural park. One of the main reasons why an airboat ride is fun for all ages is the exhilarating speed and maneuverability of these boats. Powered by a large propeller at the back, airboats glide effortlessly over…
It feels like ancient history when groceries were only purchased at physical stores. Over the years, as the number of apps bringing eggs and apples to your doorstep has proliferated, the waiting time for delivery has shrunk from days to a few hours (if not minutes). It’s prompted a wave of new players, like Gopuff, which specializes in rapid grocery deliveries, making basic food and household items accessible with the tap of a finger. But with wait times lower than ever, what more could grocery services do to up their game? Not necessarily faster delivery, but more variety and flexibility,…
McDonald’s is removing artificial intelligence (AI) powered ordering technology from its drive-through restaurants in the US, after customers shared its comical mishaps online.A trial of the system, which uses voice recognition software to process orders, was announced in 2019.It has not proved entirely reliable however, resulting in viral videos of bizarre misinterpreted orders ranging from bacon-topped ice cream to hundreds of dollars worth of chicken nuggets.McDonald’s told franchisees it would remove the tech from the more than 100 restaurants it has been testing it in by the end of July, as first reported by trade publication Restaurant Business.However, it has…