Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Hot dogs, bacon, pepperoni—processed meat, everyone seems to agree, isn’t good for you. A recent study in Nature Medicine confirmed that belief and even took it one step further: Forget the occasional beef jerky; such snacks have no place …
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Why You Should Stop Using Scented Candles—For Good
Image via Unsplash. There’s something cozy and homey about the aromas of scented candles. But beneath this pleasant smell, scientific research is uncovering a troubling truth: these products are polluting the very air you breathe. Recent studies have revealed that all scented candles emit nanoparticles comparable to pollution from diesel engines. They release toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carcinogenic pollutants, …
Read More »John Harbaugh Says Lamar Jackson Is ‘As Good As Any Passer There’s Ever Been’
Ravens’ Coaching Staff Ranked at No. 4 It was noted in Late for Work last week that the Ravens have the best roster in the league according to ESPN analysts. They also have an elite coaching staff. ESPN’s Ben Solak ranked all 32 coaching staffs (head coach, offensive and defensive coordinators), and the Ravens’ trio of Harbaugh, Monken, and Zach …
Read More »Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure
Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for years – maybe since childhood, maybe because a parent told you so. The nurse nods, makes a note and moves on. But here’s the kicker: There’s a good chance you’re not actually allergic …
Read More »Hawley says he had ‘good chat’ with Trump about the stock trading bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Josh Hawley is brushing off President Donald Trump’s quip that he’s a “second-tier” senator after the Republican’s proposal to ban stock trading by members of Congress — and the president and vice president — won bipartisan approval to advance in a committee vote. The Missouri Republican told Fox News late Wednesday that it’s “not the worst …
Read More »Why a Breeze Feels So Good: The Brain Circuit You Didn’t Know You Had – SciTechDaily
Why a Breeze Feels So Good: The Brain Circuit You Didn’t Know You Had SciTechDaily A dedicated skin-to-brain circuit for cool sensation in mice Nature Warm and cool temperatures travel on completely different paths to the brain, study finds Live Science Source link
Read More »The Good and Not So Good from 49ers Camp: Wide Receiver Out Indefinitely
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers just wrapped up Day 7 of training camp. Here’s who stood out. Keep in mind, rookie running back Jordan James missed his second consecutive practice with a knee injury, which is a big reason why the 49ers signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah this morning. In addition, Deommodore Lenoir missed his second practice in a …
Read More »American Eagle Jeans Ad Controversy Is Good for Sydney Sweeney: PR Pros
You may have heard by now that Sydney Sweeney has great jeans, or genes, or both. According to public relations experts, she also has pretty great brand awareness. That’s perhaps not the positive prognosis you’d expect for someone whose latest American Eagle ad campaign, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” sparked online backlash this week. In the pricey campaign, the 27-year-old …
Read More »No Encore: Nectar’s Closes for Good
File: Matt Thorsen ©️ Seven Days Nectar’s Burlington nightclub Nectar’s will not reopen, according to sources within the company. The popular downtown music venue had been a fixture on the local scene for nearly 50 years. In May, Nectar’s management …
Read More »TCL’s new 98-inch Mini LED TV is so good and such great value, I think it spells trouble for projectors
I’ve just emerged from a session of testing the 98-inch version of TCL’s C7K Mini LED TV, and at the risk of spoiling the upcoming review, I’m shocked by how good it is. More specifically, I’m shocked by how good it is when compared to most projectors – and I think the manufacturers of said projectors should be very worried …
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