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Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry-funded education programs in UK universities and schools. They say the education programs normalize drinking and downplay the long-term health risks of alcohol. These include an industry-sponsored Freshers' Week Survival Guide for university students and a theater-based education program in schools funded by Diageo, one of the world's largest alcoholic beverage companies. There is an investigation report. BMJ. The call follows a successful campaign in Ireland to remove alcohol industry-funded education programs from schools. But in the UK, universities have launched an initiative funded by Drinkware (a charity funded by…

MARKETS, Mich. (WLUC) – Superior Health Foundation hosted its Spring 2024 Grants Celebration.The Superior Health Foundation awarded more than $200,000 in grants to health-focused organizations Wednesday night.Negaunee Public Schools Garden Project Chair Sarah Weaver said one of the grants will fund the Lakeview School Garden Growing Gardeners Project.”We will create a healing garden within a garden. We will create a student learning area where classrooms can step out into the garden and receive instruction,” Weaver said. “We'll be attending the Negaunee Farmers Market this summer. And then we'll finish it off with the Fall Harvest Festival.”Weaver said the garden received…

michael van de poppeThe prominent cryptocurrency analyst expressed doubts about the prospects for approval by exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Ethereum (Crypto: ETH). Additionally, he emphasized the resilience of the Ethereum ecosystem. what happened: Van de Poppe shared his thoughts on the possible approval of the Ethereum ETF on social media platform X. He suggested that approval is unlikely despite Ethereum's upward trend in value. He also emphasized the strength of the Ethereum ecosystem. “I think people underestimate the strength of the Ethereum ecosystem,” he wrote. #Ethereum ETF approval is very unlikely, but that doesn't mean Ethereum will go up.I think people…

CNN — An Arizona grand jury has returned an indictment against former President Donald Trump's allies, including the state's fake electors and several people associated with the Trump campaign, in an effort to overturn his 2020 election loss. I put it down. Boris Epshteyn is a former White House aide who remains one of President Trump's closest aides. former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows; Rudy Giuliani is among those indicted, according to people familiar with the investigation. Arizona Attorney General Chris Mays (D) announced an indictment Wednesday night targeting 11 people who acted as pro-Trump electors in the…

New York-based owner Opal Holdings is also at odds with financiers over Fort Worth's tallest tower. ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Editor's note: This article was originally published on Click here for the article published in Dallas Business Journal. An Arlington office park near Six Flags purchased by a New York investor in 2021 could face foreclosure by lenders. Pinnacle Bank said Liberty Centerpoint LLC, an entity of New York-based Opal Holdings LLC, defaulted on a $40 million loan made by the bank in August 2021, according to Tarrant County filings. claims to have done so. Opal Holdings purchased the renovated CenterPoint…

Two bills regulating cryptocurrency mining operations in Arkansas passed the state Senate on Wednesday and will be considered in the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 79 It was passed with 32 votes in favor and zero votes against. Senate Bill 78 It passed with 26 votes in favor and 3 votes against. Several senators abstained from voting on one or both bills. SB78 would place noise limits on crypto mines, ban ownership by certain foreign companies, and allow local governments to pass ordinances regulating mines. Bill sponsor Sen. Joshua Bryant (R-Rogers) said he hopes this is an “administrative solution.” Act…

The bill aims to limit discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation.April 24, 2024, 9:07 PM ET• 4 minute readA bill aimed at tightening restrictions on discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools is moving forward in the Alabama General Assembly and passed by the state House on Tuesday.Current law states that in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms, “no classroom discussion or instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity may occur in a manner that is not age- or developmentally appropriate for the student, in accordance with state standards.” ” is stipulated.The bill would extend this restriction…

Written by Kathryn ArmstrongBBC newsApril 24, 2024Updated 2 hours agoimage caption, ATACMS launched during US-South Korean military exercisesUkraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles secretly provided by the United States against invading Russian forces, US officials have confirmed.The weapons are part of a $300m (£240m) aid package approved by US President Joe Biden in March and arrived this month. According to US media reports, they have already been used at least once to attack Russian targets in occupied Crimea.The United States previously supplied Ukraine with an intermediate-range version of the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), but has been reluctant to…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Tuesday, April 23, was one of the first opportunities for the Asheville City Council to gauge public expectations. Business Improvement District (BID).The Asheville Downtown Association's goal now is to inform as many business owners and community members as possible about what the BID can offer.”BIDs may address safety and cleanliness, increased pressure washing, reduced graffiti, increased trash pickup, etc.,” association director Hayden Plemmons said Wednesday, April 24. “Business Improvement Districts are very multifaceted and agile.” They can respond quickly to community needs. ” These are just some of the qualities a BID can bring to a…

After three years with the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Federation, Erin Gerlich will become executive director, effective June 8. “I was overwhelmed, but in the best possible way,” Gerlich said. She understands the responsibility of her job, and she has already made a huge impact by spearheading the charge to sanction girls' high school wrestling in Iowa. “I was the administrator of that sport, so I facilitated all of that. But let me say this to the credit of the people of Iowa.” Iowa State had a good turnout. '' Garlich said. Marshalltown High School is one example of…