Kyle C. Garrison, Author at Bastead man

Feb

02

2024

U.S. Makes Initial Offers in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

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Why It Matters: The price offers kick off negotiations.The medicines selected for negotiations are taken by millions of older Americans to treat conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart failure. The administration identified them in August, beginning a lengthy process intended to result in an agreed-upon price that would take effect in 2026, assuming the negotiation program survives legal challenges.The initial round of price offers is a key step in the negotiation process. Each drugmaker has until early March to accept the offer or propose a counteroffer to the government. A series of negotiation sessions could follow, with the process set…

Feb

02

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

After Jackie Robinson statue is destroyed, Wichita rallies around a baseball league

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It was around noon last Thursday when Bob Lutz walked outside of his work and headed home before the start of his daily radio show. He looked across 17th Street in Wichita, Kan., from the offices of League 42, the nonprofit baseball league he founded in 2013. On a rainy, overcast day, he gazed over toward the Jackie Robinson statue the league had erected in 2021. The statue was a symbol of hope and resilience. Lutz, though, could not see the bronze depiction of the man who broke baseball’s color barrier.For a moment, Lutz wondered if it was covered by…

Feb

01

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

Silicon Valley Battles States Over New Online Safety Laws for Children

Science and Technology

Last summer, Ohio enacted a social media statute that would require Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to get a parent’s consent before permitting children under age 16 to use their platforms.But this month, just before the measure was to take effect, a tech industry group called NetChoice — which represents Google, Meta, Snap, TikTok and others — filed a lawsuit to block it on free speech grounds, persuading a Federal District Court judge to temporarily halt the new rules.The case is part of a sweeping litigation campaign by NetChoice to block new state laws protecting young people online — an…

Feb

01

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

Walmart to Add 150 U.S. Stores in Five-Year Expansion Drive

Investments and Business

Walmart will add 150 stores in the United States over the next five years, a major expansion drive for the retail giant.The company said the move, which it announced in a statement on Wednesday, would involve millions of dollars in investment. Walmart employs roughly 1.6 million people in the United States, and said it hires hundreds of people each time it opens a new store.Walmart had just over 4,600 stores nationwide at the end of October, down from more than 4,700 a year earlier. The company has not opened a new U.S. store since late 2021.Most of the stores that…

Feb

01

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

Mysterious Shipwreck Washes Ashore in Newfoundland

Social Responsibility

Ever since a shipwreck washed ashore in the remote Canadian community of Cape Ray on the island of Newfoundland in late January, it’s caused a stir in the small community of about 250 people.Residents have posed for pictures with parts of the wooden ship, which a local hunter spotted and which is believed to be from the 19th century. They’ve encouraged the authorities to secure the structure. And they’ve speculated on social media about its mysterious origins.The posts, on a community page on Facebook, caught the attention of a local photographer, Corey Purchase, who lives 15 minutes from the area.…

Feb

01

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

Los mejores servicios financieros en Latinoamérica

Sin categoriabanca en línea, Latinoamérica, servicios financieros

La industria de servicios financieros en Latinoamérica ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo en los últimos años. Con la expansión de la economía y el aumento de la clase media, la demanda de servicios financieros ha aumentado considerablemente en la región. En este artículo, exploraremos algunos de los mejores servicios financieros disponibles en Latinoamérica. Banca en línea Uno de los servicios financieros más populares en Latinoamérica es la banca en línea. Con la creciente penetración de internet en la región, cada vez más personas están optando por realizar sus transacciones bancarias en línea. Los bancos en Latinoamérica ofrecen una amplia gama…

Jan

31

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

¿Cómo puedo llevar una alimentación saludable mientras como fuera de casa?

Social Responsibilityalimentación saludable, Beneficios de una alimentación saludable, Grasas saludables, Mejores alimentos, Nutrientes esenciales, Porciones de frutas y verduras

Consejos para mantener una alimentación saludable cuando comes fuera de casa Introducción Comer fuera de casa puede ser un desafío para mantener una alimentación saludable. Con la gran cantidad de opciones poco saludables en restaurantes y lugares de comida rápida, puede resultar difícil tomar decisiones saludables. Sin embargo, con un poco de planificación y conocimiento, es posible mantener una alimentación equilibrada incluso cuando estás fuera de casa. En este artículo, te daremos algunos consejos para ayudarte a mantener una alimentación saludable cuando comes fuera de casa. Planifica con antelación Una de las claves para mantener una alimentación saludable cuando comes…

Jan

31

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

¿Cuáles son los mejores alimentos para promover una buena salud pulmonar?

Social Responsibilityalimentación saludable, Beneficios de una alimentación saludable, Grasas saludables, Mejores alimentos, Nutrientes esenciales, Porciones de frutas y verduras

Los alimentos clave para fortalecer tus pulmones Los pulmones son uno de los órganos más importantes de nuestro cuerpo. Son los encargados de llevar oxígeno a todas las células y eliminar el dióxido de carbono, por lo que es crucial mantenerlos sanos y fuertes. Una de las formas de cuidar nuestros pulmones es a través de la alimentación. Al incluir ciertos alimentos en nuestra dieta, podemos fortalecer la salud pulmonar y prevenir enfermedades respiratorias. En este artículo, te mostraremos cuáles son los alimentos clave para fortalecer tus pulmones. Frutas ricas en vitamina C Las frutas ricas en vitamina C son…

Jan

31

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

The Stanley Cup Lead Scare Is Not Something to Worry About, Experts Say

Sin categoria

You might have heard of the Stanley tumbler, the hip, trendy water bottle that has people camping outside stores or getting into fights to get their hands on one.They’ve become a fashion accessory, especially since Stanley has made use of influencer culture to target women and make sales of its tumblers skyrocket. The reach of the bottles has been amplified by social media users.But social media giveth and social media taketh away. In recent weeks, several widely shared posts on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and X have amplified concerns Stanley cups may contain lead, with one X user calling it “The…

Jan

31

2024

By Kyle C. Garrison

Thompson: Brock Purdy managed up, managed down and saved the 49ers

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The most important run of the night may not have been by Christian McCaffrey. Or Deebo Samuel. Or even by George Kittle on one of his epic catch-and-runs.Nope. It was probably by the game manager. The most momentum-seizing, back-breaking, Lions-taming runs, a case could be made, were by Brock Purdy, the conductor of a 17-point comeback in the San Francisco 49ers’ 34-31 win Sunday over Detroit in the NFC Championship Game.“I’m blocking my man, and next thing I know I hear screaming,” left guard Aaron Banks said from the party in the 49ers locker room at…