Whether you’re just starting to get physically active or you’re looking for a lower impact exercise to do, we can all agree that walking daily is great for your body. But if you’re walking to lose weight, there are several steps you’ll need to follow, including walking at a faster pace (aka brisk walking). While […]
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Miami-Dade walks away from $160 million deal to replace the South Dade Government Center
A $160 million real estate deal for a new South Dade Government Center died this week after the administration of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava notified the owner of the Assurant office complex near Cutler Bay that it was backing out of the planned sale. “It is with much consternation that I write to confirm that […]
China leaves benchmark rates steady as PBOC walks tight rope
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Thursday, in line with market expectations. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The steady monthly LPR fixings underscore that Beijing’s monetary easing efforts continued to be limited by narrowing interest rate margins and a weakening currency, despite a flurry of recent data showing more support […]
Israeli leader dissolves war cabinet after political rival walks out
Political tension in Israel over the conduct of the country’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip spilled out into public view again Monday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded an influential group that had, since Hamas launched its Oct. 7 terrorist attack and sparked the war, helped to set Israel’s war policy. Netanyahu dissolved the […]
Daring dives and winter walks: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent: On Saturday, this young man jumps into the Nile River to escape the sweltering heatwave sweeping across Egypt. Members of the Dance Centre Kenya (DCK) rehearse on the stage before the opening night of the musical “Cats” in Nairobi on Friday. It’s a […]
Georgia congressional candidate, convicted in Jan. 6, walks off debate stage.
And Congress is currently working on a new farm bill, which will have a big impact on the 2nd District. What are your thoughts on the current House Republican plan, and specifically, would you support the controversial proposal to cut food aid for low-income Americans? I’m Chuck Hand, lifelong resident of the 2nd District. I’ve […]
Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia congressional candidate convicted of a misdemeanor for illegally demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, walked out of a televised debate with a fellow Republican on Sunday ahead of a June 18 primary runoff. It was the latest volatile turn in southwest Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District, where Chuck […]
George Lopez walks out before show ends at California casino. ‘Don’t invite him back’
Comedian George Lopez is being criticized for walking out on a stand-up performance at a Central California casino Friday night. And that didn’t sit well with Eagle Mountain Casino based in Porterville. The casino said the show was sold out and Lopez ended it 30 minutes early because of hecklers. The casino lashed out at […]
California Man Stunned After Bear Walks into Kitchen While He’s Doing Dishes: ‘Hello, Are You Nice?’
“I’m not going to hurt you guys, I just want you guys to move on,” Sierra Madre resident Jason Wightman said in a video of the incident Getty A stock photo of a brown bear. A Sierra Madre, Calif., resident had a surprise visitor this week. On Tuesday, June 4, Jason Wightman had a shock […]
Pat McAfee walks back profane statement he made while trying to praise Caitlin Clark
ESPN talk show host Pat McAfee apologized for referring to Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark as a “white (expletive)” during a WNBA riff that opened his show Monday. “I shouldn’t have used ‘white (expletive)’ as a descriptor of Caitlin Clark. No matter the context.. even if we’re talking about race being a reason for some […]
Should you be wearing a weighted vest on your daily walks?
By now, you’ve probably read all about how walking is a fantastic way to exercise: It’s free, comes with a slew of health benefits, aids digestion after meals and allows you to sneak in outdoor time, which can boost your mood. Yet while it can be a challenge to hit 10,000 steps a day (or […]
Suspect walks away from officers after seeing High Noon fire footage
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is searching for a suspect they believe set fire to an Old Town restaurant last week. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR), firefighters arrived at the High Noon Restaurant and Saloon just before 7 Tuesday morning. The fire was quickly put out, but officials said the building suffered more […]