#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 24, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 24, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 24, 2021” The Issue: Democrats’ response to Sen. Joe Manchin’s refusal to vote for the “Build Back Better” bill. Sen. Joe Manchin is prepared to take the heat while continuing to represent the best interests of his constituents and the people of America (“Dem bullies,” Dec. 21). Manchin is…

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#Most dangerous zodiac signs, ranked from least to most

#Most dangerous zodiac signs, ranked from least to most

“#Most dangerous zodiac signs, ranked from least to most” A widely circulated internet report claiming the FBI categorized and ranked criminals according to their zodiac signs has been debunked. But what the suits failed to provide, I am here to deliver. While thieves and killers run the gamut and round out the zodiac wheel, there…

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#NYPD cops won’t face discipline for misconduct during George Floyd protests

#NYPD cops won’t face discipline for misconduct during George Floyd protests

“#NYPD cops won’t face discipline for misconduct during George Floyd protests” Nine cops, including an NYPD deputy chief, will not face any consequences for their misconduct during the George Floyd protests — despite the police watchdog finding sustaining allegations against the cops, records show. Outgoing Police Commissioner Dermot Shea recently broke with Civilian Complaint Review…

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#Crocs to buy footwear brand Heydude for B

#Crocs to buy footwear brand Heydude for $5B

“#Crocs to buy footwear brand Heydude for $5B” Crocs said on Thursday it would buy privately owned footwear label Heydude for $2.5 billion, as the rubber clogs maker looks to cash in on the pandemic-led surge in demand for casual shoes. Consumers stuck at home during the lockdowns last year ditched dress shoes for more comfortable…

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#US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000 amid fears Omicron could trigger layoffs

#US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000 amid fears Omicron could trigger layoffs

“#US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000 amid fears Omicron could trigger layoffs” The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at a historically low level that reflects the job market’s strong recovery from the coronavirus recession last year. Jobless claims remained at 205,000. The four-week average, which smooths out week-to-week…

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#Amazon settles with NLRB to give workers power to unionize

#Amazon settles with NLRB to give workers power to unionize

“#Amazon settles with NLRB to give workers power to unionize” Amazon, under pressure to improve worker rights, has reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board to allow its workers to freely organize — and without retaliation. According to the agreement, the online behemoth said it would reach out to its warehouse workers —…

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#Irritable bowel syndrome linked to more microplastics in gut

#Irritable bowel syndrome linked to more microplastics in gut

“#Irritable bowel syndrome linked to more microplastics in gut” Researchers at China’s Nanjing University in Science have made a shocking discovery: they found that adults with irritable bowel disease (IBD) had 50% more microplastics in their stool than those without the diagnosis. The new study examined fecal samples from 52 people with IBD — a…

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