Global Deforestation Increased, 3.2% in 2023 Despite , Tropical Forest Loss Decreasing .
Fox News reports that the global loss of primary
forests in the world's tropics declined slightly
in 2023 compared to the year before.
According to Global Forest Watch researchers, the world
lost about 14,000 square miles of tropical primary forest,
sometimes referred to as old-growth forests, in 2023.
Global Forest Watch (GFW) director Mikaela Weisse
warns that declining losses in Colombia and Brazil
were mostly offset by increased losses in other places.
The world took
two steps forward,
two steps back, Mikaela Weisse, Global Forest Watch
(GFW) director, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that scientists consider
tropical primary forests to be treasure troves
of biodiversity, with the Amazon rainforest home
to an estimated 10% of Earth's known species.
According to Weisse, tropical primary forest losses in
2023 caused greenhouse gas emissions equal to half
of the United States' annual fossil fuel emissions.
According to Weisse, tropical primary forest losses in
2023 caused greenhouse gas emissions equal to half
of the United States' annual fossil fuel emissions.
The GFW found that Brazil, the Democratic Republic
of Congo and Bolivia topped the list of tropical
nations with the most primary forest losses. .
Despite remaining on top of the list, forest loss in
Brazil fell 36% as a result of President Luiz Inacio
Lula da Silva's aggressive conservation policies. .
At the same time, Colombia experienced
a 49% decline in forest loss amid President
Gustavo Petro's environmental preservation efforts.
Overall, beyond just tropical primary forest loss, , global deforestation , rose 3.2% in 2023.
We are far off track and
trending in the wrong direction
when it comes to reducing
global deforestation, Rod Taylor, World Resources Institute
forests director, via Fox News
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Shakira says that she and her sons found the 'Barbie' movie "emasculating." The Colombian pop star opened up about finding empowerment after being brought down by heartbreak in a new Allure profile and cover story. When asked her thoughts on Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film, Shakira told Allure, "My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent."
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Dozens of families from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela have chosen Madrid as a residential and investment destination, transforming the real estate, cultural and leisure fabric of the Spanish capital.
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Disney to Ban Visitors , Who Lie About Disabilities.
The Walt Disney Company says that there has
been an uptick in fraudulent disability claims at
its parks from people attempting to gain Disability Access Services (DAS), 'New York Post' reports. .
On April 15, the company said that anyone found to have lied about a disability to obtain these services will be banned from Disney parks permanently. .
If it is determined that any of the
statements a Guest made in the
process of obtaining DAS are not true,
the Guest will be permanently barred
from entering the Walt Disney World
Resort and the Disneyland Resort, The Walt Disney Company, via statement.
Any previously purchased Annual
Passes, Magic Key passes, tickets and
other park products and services...
will be forfeited and not refunded, The Walt Disney Company, via statement.
DAS allows people with disabilities
to skip waiting in lines.
The company's website previously indicated
that the service was for “guests who have
difficulty tolerating extended waits in a
conventional queue environment due to a disability.”.
The website has since been updated to read, , “DAS is intended to accommodate a small
percentage of Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period or time.”.
At Walt Disney World, “in-person registration will no longer be available at theme park Guest Relations locations starting May 20, 2024,” Disney said.
Instead, DAS registrations will
take place via virtual video chat. .
However, at Disneyland, guests can
apply for DAS via either virtual chat or an
"accessibility services" window beginning June 18. .
Anyone who currently has DAS will be required to re-apply, 'New York Post' reports.
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Nikki Haley Has a New Job , After Dropping Out of Presidential Race.
The former governor of South Carolina
announced on April 15 that she's going to work for
the Hudson Institute, 'New York Post' reports. .
She will serve as the conservative foreign-policy think tank's Walter P. Stern chair.
Haley said that she will use her position to aid her foreign-policy objectives, 'New York Post' reports. .
When our policymakers fail to call
out our enemies or acknowledge
the importance of our alliances,
the world is less safe. That is why
Hudson’s work is so critical, Nikki Haley, via statement.
They believe the American
people should have the facts
and policymakers should have
the solutions to support a secure,
free and prosperous future. , Nikki Haley, via statement.
I look forward to partnering
with them to defend the principles
that make America the greatest
country in the world, Nikki Haley, via statement.
Sarah May Stern, chair of Hudson’s
Board of Trustees, said, "It is fitting
that Nikki has taken on this title.".
She is a courageous and insightful
policymaker and these qualities
are vital in making Hudson the
powerhouse policy organization it
is today, and I am extremely proud
that she has joined the Institute, Sarah May Stern, chair of Hudson’s Board of Trustees, via statement.
Hudson President and CEO John Walters also issued
a statement about Haley joining the institute. .
Nikki is a proven, effective leader on
both foreign and domestic policy, John Walters, Hudson president and CEO, via statement.
In an era of worldwide political
upheaval, she has remained a
steadfast defender of freedom
and an effective advocate for
American security and prosperity. , John Walters, Hudson president and CEO, via statement.
We are honored to have her
join the Hudson team, John Walters, Hudson president and CEO, via statement
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Stomach Sleeping , May Be Wreaking , Havoc on Your Health.
'New York Post' reports that sleeping
on your stomach may come with
a number of potential health issues.
Experts say the biggest complaint
from people who sleep on their
front is having lower back pain.
If you already have
neck and back problems,
sleeping in this position
is almost guaranteed
to make them worse, Dr. Tony Nalda, Scoliosis Reduction Center, via New York Post.
According to Dr. Tony Nalda from the Scoliosis
Reduction Center, stomach sleeping can also make
breathing difficult as it compresses the diaphragm.
The sleeping position also puts
stress on the heart, which can make it
more difficult for blood to circulate.
Over time, this increases the
risk of cardio issues, especially
if you already have problems.
If you struggle to breathe deeply,
it can lead to higher blood pressure, Dr. Tony Nalda, Scoliosis Reduction Center, via New York Post.
Over time, this increases the
risk of cardio issues, especially
if you already have problems.
If you struggle to breathe deeply,
it can lead to higher blood pressure, Dr. Tony Nalda, Scoliosis Reduction Center, via New York Post.
Sleeping with a twisted neck, like in the front
sleeping position, can also result in migraines,
pinched nerves and even neurological issues.
According to the Sleep Foundation, stomach
sleeping can also lead to more wrinkles because of
how the position smushes your face against the pillow.
The experts say that changing sleeping
positions can be an easy fix that could improve
both your quality of sleep and your health.
Sleeping on your back or
your side offers significantly
more health benefits and less
discomfort than sleeping
on your stomach, Sleep Foundation, via New York Post.
Experts say that side sleeping can help
people who suffer from sleep apnea,
as the position helps keep the airway open.
Meanwhile, sleeping on your back
can help people with lower back pain,
as it helps with spine alignment
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Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power , Amid Deadly Nor’easter.
As of April 5, hundreds of thousands of people
have lost power, and at least three people have died
as a result of heavy snow and powerful winds
slamming parts of the Northeast, CNN reports. .
40 mph wind gusts were encountered
in areas across the region.
Three people were killed in Pennsylvania and
New York when trees fell onto their cars. .
One of the victims was "the wife of a
New York Yankees executive," CNN reports. .
As of the morning of April 5, over 300,000 people
were without electricity in Maine and New Hampshire.
The heaviest snow is over, but danger still remains, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds will also remain gusty and may result
in additional downed branches and limbs due
to the weight of freshly fallen snow, National Weather Service, via statement.
Many roads, particularly in York County, Maine, have been left impassable due to debris and fallen power lines.
I encourage all residents to remain alert
during today’s storm. High winds and rains
can cause unexpected and often disastrous
weather, I urge everyone to stay safe, Ed Warren, East Kingston, New Hampshire, fire department chief, via statement
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Biden and Trump Clash , Over Cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
Biden and Trump Clash , Over Cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
In a telephone interview
with CNBC host Joe Kernen, .
former President Donald Trump was asked how he'd "handle entitlements" like Medicare and Social Security when it comes to addressing concerns about long-term debt.
So first of all, there is a lot you can do in
terms of entitlements, in terms of cutting, Donald Trump, via CNBC.
And in terms of, also, the theft and the
bad management of entitlements —
tremendous bad management of entitlements
— there’s tremendous amounts of things
and numbers of things you can do, Donald Trump, via CNBC.
Biden, who pledged during his State of the Union address to stop those who “want to
put Social Security on the chopping block,”.
took to social media to say,
“Not on my watch.”.
The president addressed the issue again
in New Hampshire on March 11.
If anyone tries to cut Social Security
or Medicare, or raise the retirement
age again, I will stop them, President Joe Biden, via statement.
This morning, Donald Trump
said cuts to Social Security and
Medicare are on the table again, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Trump campaign spokeswoman
Karoline Leavitt issued a statement.
President Trump delivered on his
promise to protect Social Security and
Medicare in his first term, and President
Trump will continue to strongly protect Social
Security and Medicare in his second term. , Karoline Leavitt, Trump campaign spokeswoman, via statement.
The only candidate who poses a threat
to Social Security and Medicare is Joe Biden —
whose mass invasion of countless millions
of illegal aliens will, if they are allowed to
stay, cause Social Security and Medicare
to buckle and collapse, Karoline Leavitt, Trump campaign spokeswoman, via statement
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