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Richard Lee Johnson died on Dec. 31, 2024, after being arrested the previous night. A new ⁠report ⁠by the Office of the Independent Police Monitor found the arresting officers caused Johnson's death through prone restraint, excessive force, and failure to render aid. But Madison Police Chief John Patterson ⁠disputes the report⁠. Madison365 executive editor Rob Chappell has been ⁠reporting on the story⁠ and joins City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin to explain what we know. Plus, executive producer Hayley Sperling has what might be ⁠the final update⁠ on the Ridglan Farms beagles.  Mentioned on the show: ⁠Interim independent police monitor on City Cast Madison⁠⁠Interim independent police monitor on 365 Amplified ⁠

Track your sleep. Count your macros. Monitor your HRV. Optimize everything. But at what point does health optimization stop helping—and start getting in the way? In this episode of The Fitness League Podcast, we dive into the growing culture of health optimization and explore the fine line between using data to improve your life and becoming trapped by it. We discuss the rise of wearables, recovery scores, sleep tracking, and performance metrics, along with the unintended consequences that can come from chasing perfect numbers. Identify Your Gap Quiz https://quiz.fitnessleagueapp.com/identify-your-gap L5 Health Score Quiz https://score.lvltnhealth.com/ The Fitness League app https://www.fitnessleagueapp.com/ Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching Alessandra's Instagram: http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshscutnik Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fitness League and Mindset 02:18 The Fragility of Optimization Culture 08:34 Understanding Personal Health Standards 16:17 Balancing Health Goals and Life 23:48 The Nuance of Social Media and Health Discussions

Patient financing has become increasingly popular in medical aesthetics, especially during economic slowdowns and seasonal dips in demand. The problem is that many practices treat financing as a solution to slow sales when it should be treated as a financial tool.  In this episode, I talk about where financing fits into a healthy med spa growth strategy, when it makes sense to offer financing options, and how to avoid the margin erosion that often comes with poorly structured financing programs.  Financing Should Support Value—Not Replace It  One of the biggest misconceptions I see is the belief that financing creates demand. However, offering payment plans won't solve the underlying problem of a potential patient misunderstanding the value of or not seeing the value in a treatment.  Financing works best when the value proposition is already clear and the patient simply needs more flexibility around affordability. When teams lead with financing too early, they often skip the more important conversation around outcomes, results, and treatment benefits. Over time, that can weaken pricing power and train patients to focus on monthly payments instead of value.  The Right Way to Offer Financing in Your Med Spa  Financing can be a useful tool when it's applied selectively and supported by clear policies.  • Reserve financing options for high-ticket services with healthy margins • Set minimum spend thresholds before financing becomes available • Use financing for treatments like body contouring, laser packages, hair restoration, skin tightening, and surgery financing • Avoid financing low-ticket services or already discounted treatments • Understand financing fees and how they impact practice margins • Train staff to sell value first and financing second • Monitor financing usage as part of regular executive financial reviews  The goal is to use financing to accelerate a demand that already exists—not to compensate for weak sales strategy or pricing issues.  Protecting Margins While Improving Affordability  Every financing option comes with a cost. Depending on the provider, financing fees can significantly reduce profitability, especially on treatments with tighter margins.  Before implementing a financing policy, understand exactly how those fees affect cash flow, treatment profitability, and overall financial performance. If financing is reducing margins more than it's increasing revenue, it's working against the business.  As Your Practice Grows, Financing Offers Require Clear Boundaries  The most successful practices use financing selectively. They understand which services can support financing costs, train their teams consistently, and monitor financing usage as part of regular financial reviews.   When financing is aligned with profitability goals, it can improve affordability and support growth. When it becomes the default answer to every price objection, it often creates more financial and operational challenges than it solves.  Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence.  Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners.   Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/  The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here. 

A U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal leaves many Israelis feeling vulnerable and abandoned by their most important ally. They expressed concerns for Israel's security and freedom of action against its enemies, and some criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to achieve his war aims. Also: today's stories, including a closer look at the peace deal with the U.S. and Iran; how one Kansas mayor's imminent deportation has some Trump supporters conflicted on immigration enforcement; and how a fish farm in Algeria is bringing the sea's bounty to the Sahara. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

Here's your local news for Monday, June 15, 2026:We recap the highlights from the Wisconsin Democratic Party's 2026 state convention,Find out why Madison's police watchdog is blaming officer restraint, not a drug overdose, for Richard Lee Johnson's death in 2024,Learn more about an interfaith coalition demanding Salah Sarsour's release from ICE custody,Outline the local government's calendar for the week ahead,Share some tips to protect your privacy in the digital age,And much more.

For the last decade, ocean observatories have been floating in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Now, the Trump Administration is dismantling them. KUOW environment John Ryan was the first to report that buoys off Washington and Oregon have already been removed. He tells about the impact for scientists and the fishing industry. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz critique a viral tweet from Mike Sielski regarding the cultural impact of the New York Knicks on their city. They discuss Kevin Stocker's harrowing childhood story about swallowing an open safety pin .

For most of her life, Sadie Dingfelder thought she was simply quirky: bad with directions, unusually clumsy, unable to recognize faces, and disconnected from many of her own memories. Then, a startling encounter in a grocery store led her to question whether her experiences reflected something deeper. In this episode of It Happened To Me, Cathy and Beth speak with Sadie about discovering that her brain processes faces, memories, images, and depth differently from most people's. Her search for answers took her inside leading neuroscience laboratories, where she participated in brain-imaging studies and learned more about faceblindness, severely deficient autobiographical memory, stereoblindness, and aphantasia. Sadie shares what it is like to attend a party where everyone recognizes her, but she cannot identify anyone else, and how the fear of offending people can create anxiety in social and professional settings. She also explains the strategies she developed during her journalism career, from recognizing people through their voices and mannerisms to navigating conversations without revealing that she did not know who she was speaking with. The conversation also explores what it means to discover that other people can mentally replay scenes from their lives, visualize images in their minds, and perceive a level of three-dimensional depth that Sadie has never experienced. She reflects on the complicated mix of grief, relief, and self-understanding that accompanied these discoveries. Sadie's story reminds us that there is no single “normal” way to perceive, remember, or experience the world, and that many cognitive and visual differences remain invisible to the people around us. In This Episode, We Discuss The grocery store encounter that led Sadie to investigate how her brain works The neurological difference between forgetting someone's name and being unable to recognize their face Navigating parties, professional events, and everyday interactions with faceblindness The anxiety of unintentionally appearing rude or failing to recognize someone familiar Severely Deficient Autobiographical Memory (SDAM) and the inability to mentally revisit personal experiences The strategies Sadie used throughout her career as a journalist How her cognitive differences affected childhood, independence, driving, and relationships Stereoblindness and what it means to experience the visual world without typical 3D depth Participating in neuroscience research and seeing differences in her brain through imaging Aphantasia and how writing creatively without a visual imagination is possible The freedom that can come from openly discussing an invisible disability The grief and relief of finally understanding lifelong differences What Sadie learned from vision therapy and attempts to develop 3D vision Why cognitive and perceptual abilities may exist across a much broader spectrum than we realize About Sadie Dingfelder Sadie Dingfelder is a freelance science journalist whose writing has appeared in The New Yorker, National Geographic, and The Washington Post. She previously worked as a staff reporter for The Washington Post Express and as a senior science writer for the American Psychological Association's Monitor on Psychology, where she covered neuroscience, cognitive science, and animal behavior. She is the author of Do I Know You?: A Faceblind Reporter's Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination, which combines memoir, investigative journalism, and neuroscience to explore the many ways human beings experience the world differently. Connect With Us   Stay tuned for the next new episode of “It Happened To Me”! In the meantime, you can listen to our previous episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “It Happened To Me”.    “It Happened To Me” is created and hosted by Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman. DNA Today's Kira Dineen is our executive producer and marketing lead. Amanda Andreoli is our associate producer. Ashlyn Enokian is our graphic designer.   See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, ItHappenedToMePod.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to ItHappenedToMePod@gmail.com. 

15 Junie 2026: Is die ooreenkoms tussen die VSA en Iran volhoubaar? 'n Beoogde wet poog om die polisiediens meer professioneel te maak. Nóg twee kandidate tree toe tot die die stryd om die burgemeesterskap van Kaapstad.

Read transcriptLook, at some point you have to respect the audacity of putting the entire Justice League on a Game Boy Advance cartridge. Not one hero. Not two heroes doing a buddy-cop thing. The whole league. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the works. All crammed onto a handheld that also had to share shelf space with Hamtaro games. That's ambition. That's vision. That might also be a cry for help, but we're not here to judge. Justice League Chronicles was Ubisoft's love letter to the animated series, which means it had genuinely great source material to pull from and a screen roughly the size of a Post-it note to work with. The Justice League animated series was the kind of show that made you sit down and watch it with your kids because it was actually that good, and somehow that energy had to survive the trip to a device that ran on two AA batteries. Here to help make sense of it all is Doug Adamson from The Monitor Tapes, a man whose podcast is literally named after the thing the Justice League uses to watch for trouble. Which means he was cosmically destined to appear on this episode whether he wanted to or not. So pull up a chair in the Watchtower, try not to touch anything that looks important, and let's talk about a DC animated tie-in that had no business being as earnest as it was. Learn such things as: Does it really matter if you end up fighting against someone else's villains? Does it really matter if you can't pick how you're going to pair off the League members? Does anything really matter when you're getting to play one of the best cartoons ever made? And so much more! You can find Doug on BlueSky @themonitortapes.com, Threads @themonitortapes (although it might actually be DC Dave running those, I don't know), his podcast The Monitor Tapes, and whatever else they decide to release over on Brick Crisis Network. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. The next episode is going to be The Multipath Advantures of Superman, so get your thoughts ready and over to me if you want to hear them in the show. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicspodcast on Threads, @playcomics on YouTube, or the Play Comics website. If you want to hear Chris talk with Karrington Martin about the lessons we learned from children's media and how crazy it is that we're supposed to just forget about that now that we're adults, then Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine is probably something you should check out. A big thanks to The Earth 2 Podcast and The Last Comic Shop for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who would probably be the IT guy up in the tower who's actually making it possible to pull all of this world saving stuff off every episode. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomics Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

On Sunday, the White House will host a series of mixed martial arts fights – one of many planned 250th anniversary events that are proving more divisive than unifying. Some are already seeing America's semiquincentennial as a missed opportunity. Also: today's stories, including the cost of Pakistan's role as mediator between the United States and Iran, national pride at the World Cup for Cape Verdean soccer fans, and the standoff between Congress and President Donald Trump over privacy concerns with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

The world has watched as President Donald Trump vacillates between promises that peace is near in Iran and threats of renewed war. No one bears the cost of that uncertainty more than Iranians. Also: today's stories, including a look at “two-tiered policing,” which is partially fueling the protests over the murder of Henry Nowak in England; how the arrival of general-purpose humanoid robots could allow a new stage of automation; and what writer Robert Macfarlane calls “the seven wonders of birds” in his field guide, “The Book of Birds.” Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.

The Indonesian government is currently rolling out the process of revising the Human Rights Law that has been going on for more than a year. - Pemerintah Indonesia saat ini tengah menggulirkan proses revisi UU HAM yang telah berjalan selama lebih dari satu tahun.

What does it take for an immigrant inventor to change the course of history? In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of John Ericsson, the Swedish engineer who arrived in America virtually unknown and became one of the nation's most celebrated innovators. Best remembered as the designer of the revolutionary ironclad USS Monitor, Ericsson helped transform naval warfare during the American Civil War and played a pivotal role in one of history's most famous naval battles. But Ericsson's story extends far beyond the Monitor. From surveying Sweden's Göta Canal as a teenager to building locomotives in England, pioneering the screw propeller, surviving professional setbacks, and battling skeptics throughout his career, Ericsson was a brilliant, stubborn, and relentless inventor whose ideas were often years ahead of their time. Combining personal travel experiences, historical research, and interviews with experts at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and walking the deck of a full-scale replica of the USS Monitor, this episode uncovers the fascinating life, achievements, and enduring legacy of the man whose inventions changed the world. See also Extras for John Ericsson, the USS Monitor and Me episode.

12 Junie 2026: OUTA vra Eskom om sy openbare deelnameproses te verleng, oor sy voorneme om kragtoevoer aan Johannesburg te onderbreek. Dringende ingryping word geëis om die land se staalbedryf te red. Moedelose inwoners van Atlantis wil voor die wonings van vermeende bendeleiers betoog om bendegeweld te stop.

Welcome to The Turf Zone Podcast. This episode features the article “Give Yourself the Edge in Managing Sedges in Lawns and Landscape Beds” written by Jeffrey Derr and Adam Nichols. Sedges are major weed problems in turf and landscape ornamentals, as well as in crop production, including container- and field-grown nursery crops. Although there are annual sedges that occasionally are problems in these areas, the major problems are perennial species. Having an understanding of their taxonomy and life cycle will aid you when developing a control program. Sedges are monocots, which mean they have one seed leaf when they germinate. Grasses are also monocots, but they are in a different plant family, the Poaceae, as opposed to sedges, which are in the Cyperaceae or sedge family. So do not use the term “nutgrass” when referring to yellow nutsedge. Yellow nutsedge is not a grass and it is confusing to use a term that implies that it is a grass. You may ask “But what about broomsedge – isn't that a grass?” Well, yes, but that is a topic for another article! The distinction between grasses and sedges is especially important when discussing chemical control. Most of our sedge herbicides do not affect grasses and most of our grass herbicides do not affect sedges. Here is some help in separating grasses from sedges. Grasses have round or flattened stems, generally have a ligule (either a membrane or fringe of hairs where the leaf blade meets the leaf sheath), and have two-ranked leaves (leaves appear from 2 sides of the stem). Sedges have triangular stems (sedges have edges), lack a ligule, and the leaves are three-ranked (come out from the three sides of the stem. When I taught the weed science class, I would slip in yellow nutsedge when we had the lab on grass identification to see what the students would do with it. They obviously struggled with it when trying to fit yellow nutsedge into a grass key. Major species: The most common sedge infesting turfgrass and ornamental beds is yellow nutsedge, a weed that occurs throughout Virginia. Yellow nutsedge is a perennial that spreads primarily through vegetative means. Rhizomes produce roughly ¼ to ½ inch long, tan to brown tubers in summer and fall. These tubers overwinter and then send up new shoots in the spring. Above-ground parts of the plant die with a killing frost. Although yellow nutsedge will produce seed, it does not appear to be an important factor in the spread of this species. Leaves are shiny and yellowish-green. Purple nutsedge, similar to yellow nutsedge, also is an herbaceous perennial that spreads by tubers and rhizomes. Leaves of purple nutsedge tend to be darker green than yellow nutsedge. The tubers are the same size as those for yellow nutsedge but are dark brown or purplish brown. Tubers of purple nutsedge have a bitter taste while those of yellow nutsedge have a sweet or almond-like flavor. Purple nutsedge has a purplish-brown seedhead, while yellow nutsedge has a, well, yellow seedhead. In a turf situation, however, you probably will not see the seedheads of either species, especially in frequently mowed sites, but seedheads would develop in ornamental beds if uncontrolled. Yellow nutsedge leaf blades have a long, sharp point while purple nutsedge has a blunt tip. However, this also may not be apparent in a mowed situation. Why is it important to tell yellow from purple nutsedge? Certain herbicides, such as bentazon, mesotrione, metolachlor, and sulfentrazone, are more effective on yellow than purple nutsedge, while other products work well on both species, such as halosulfuron. Purple nutsedge is predominantly a problem in southeastern Virginia. Purple nutsedge is found predominantly in the South while yellow nutsedge is found essentially throughout the contiguous 48 states. Another sedge group that has spread rapidly in Virginia is kyllinga. To me, kyllinga in bloom looks like a green ball about the size of a pea sitting on 3 green leaves. There are both annual and perennial kyllinga species but the ones of greatest concern are the perennials green and false green kyllinga. Kyllingas will also have a triangular stem but lack the tubers formed by yellow and purple nutsedge. The perennial kyllingas spread not only by rhizomes, but readily by seed, probably a factor in their spread, as they can flower below mowing height. We grow false green kyllinga by seed for our trials. Chemical control for kyllingas is very similar to that for yellow nutsedge. The primary annual sedge that I have seen in turf areas is compressed sedge. Rice flatsedge is an occasional annual weed in container production. We had fragrant flatsedge come in as a contaminant in plants I purchased from down south and it has been the most aggressive grower of the sedge species we have evaluated. These three sedge species spread strictly by seed and thus are easier to control than perennial sedges. Factors favoring growth of sedges Sedges grow best in warm temperatures, moist soil, and high sunlight. I usually do not see yellow nutsedge emergence until early April or later, depending on how quickly it warms up in the spring. Yellow nutsedge grows best in May through August, similar to that for bermudagrass. The sedges are not necessarily that much more competitive than turf species, but they can rapidly take advantage of any openings in the canopy. I always remember one of our former students who was working on halosulfuron when it was being developed. He had trouble getting yellow nutsedge to establish in his Kentucky bluegrass plots but where he killed out the bluegrass for his plot borders, he saw a nice straight line of yellow nutsedge in the killed strips! One problem with managing yellow and purple nutsedge is tuber dormancy. Not all tubers send up shoots at the same time. Some shoots will emerge in May, some in June, and some in July. Also, some tubers may not send up shoots until the following year or two. Most tubers are viable for only 2 to 3 years, but some can remain viable for 10 years or longer. So if one has an established stand of yellow or purple nutsedge they wish to eradicate, it will be a multi-year project. Even if you achieve 100% control in a season, you probably will see nutsedge emergence the following year. Cultural Control of sedges Maintaining a thick stand of turf will help restrict the development of sedges, especially in the spring when nutsedge shoots emerge from the underground tubers. Overseed and fertilize cool season grasses in the fall to have a thick, competitive stand when sedges resume growth in late spring. Avoid scalping turf as this opens up the canopy for invasion by sedges, crabgrass, and other weed species. Control insect and disease pests to prevent thinning of the turf. Avoid overwatering turf and ensure proper soil drainage to prevent excessively wet soil. Monitor new sod or ornamental plant installations to insure that nutsedge or kyllinga has not hitchhiked along with the sod or nursery plants. Avoid any stress that adversely affects turf growth. I always think of a turf situation I was asked to investigate. They had applied fluazifop in a backpack sprayer for bermudagrass control in tall fescue. Not only was the bermudagrass controlled, so was the tall fescue. It is hard to determine a spot-treatment rate of fluazifop that will be safe in tall fescue. They reseeded and ran the irrigation frequently in summer, which led to an excellent stand of compressed sedge. The cause of the sedge infestation was the initial turf damage caused by improper herbicide application. Yellow nutsedge is hard to control using hand weeding as plants can break at the soil line, leaving the underground tubers and rhizomes. Tilling can spread the tubers, increasing the area of infestation. Chemical control of yellow nutsedge Learn the active ingredients listed in Tables 1 and 2 (available in the May/June 2026 issue of Virginia Turfgrass Journal on www.theturfzone.com). Some of these herbicides are sold in combination with other herbicides but I have only listed single active ingredient products that we have tested. There are a number of combination products that contain a sedge herbicide but also other herbicides for either broadleaf or grass control. For example, Sublime contains mesotrione, triclopyr, and dicamba. If you know the active ingredients, you will have a good idea as to how that combination product will perform. 1). Preemergence control in turf I frequently am asked about the availability of preemergence herbicides for nutsedge control. Actually, I prefer postemergence applications for yellow nutsedge control since this weed usually occurs in patches and thus fits well into spot-treatment programs. The problem with a preemergence application is that one would have to treat the entire lawn since the chemical must be applied prior to sedge emergence, unless one mapped out the previous year exactly where nutsedge was growing in a turf stand. The other reason favoring postemergence control of nutsedge is that few preemergence chemicals are available for turf use. Some postemergence herbicides, such as halosulfuron (SedgeHammer, Prosedge), mesotrione (Tenacity), and sulfentrazone (Dismiss) do have a degree of preemergence control, but I consider that a bonus following postemergence application. In bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and certain other warm-season grasses, there are registrations for Pennant Magnum, Tower, and FreeHand for residual control of yellow nutsedge. These herbicides are much more effective on yellow compared to purple nutsedge and have generally short residual control. Also, we have seen delayed greenup with this group. However, we do use these products in ornamental beds. 2). Preemergence control in ornamental beds We do focus on preemergence herbicides in ornamental beds due to general lack of selective postemergence herbicides for overtop use. Products to consider include metolachlor (Pennant Magnum) and dimethenamid (Tower), both of which are oil-based formulations and thus should be applied as a directed spray, as well as the granular herbicide FreeHand, which contains dimethenamid plus pendimethalin. FreeHand is probably a good choice for most landscape bed situations. It can be applied to certain annual flowers (but not begonia) and a wide range of perennials and woody ornamentals. Apply in March or in early April in eastern Virginia and a little later in western parts of the state. Reapply about 6 or 8 weeks later to extend the length of yellow nutsedge control. 3). Postemergence control in cool-season turf I have divided up the herbicides to ones registered for use in tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass and those registered for use in bermudagrass and zoysiagrass. I have listed the trade names we have tested. You may find other trade names for these active ingredients. The two tables cover the primary treatments available for sedge control in turfgrass. The same herbicides that are used for yellow nutsedge control in turf are utilized for kyllinga control. MSMA is not included as it is only registered for use in golf, sod production, and highway rights-of-way. Bentazon and sulfentrazone are the fastest-acting chemicals in this group, probably because they predominantly have a contact action. Injury symptoms in yellow and purple nutsedge can be seen within a few days of application, especially when applied under warm conditions. Repeat applications will generally be needed sooner for bentazon than the other products. For example, a second application of bentazon is generally made one to two weeks after the first one. We have found pyrimisulfan to be the slowest acting herbicide in this group of chemicals, with halosulfuron and imazosulfuron intermediate in speed of action. Of the pyrimisulfan products, we have seen better yellow nutsedge control with Arkon compared to Vexis. One benefit of mesotrione is that it can be used at seeding time or on young stands of cool-season turf. The other products generally can only be used on established turf. We did a trial last year looking at the impact of simulated rainfall on yellow nutsedge control in our rain-out shelter. When we irrigated one hour or one day after a sulfentrazone application, we saw effective yellow nutsedge control, but control decreased when irrigation was withheld until one or two weeks after application. It appears root uptake is an important component of sulfentrazone's activity against yellow nutsedge and thus rain or irrigation is needed within a week after application. Halosulfuron gave excellent yellow nutsedge control, even when irrigation was withheld until one or two weeks after application. We often grow yellow nutsedge in containers for control trials to supplement what we do in the field. In one container trial, we collected yellow nutsedge tubers that formed after herbicide application. Tubers were much smaller when plants were treated with halosulfuron or pyrimisulfan compared to sulfentrazone. This should result in less competitive yellow nutsedge in subsequent growing seasons. Bentazon and sulfentrazone are much more effective on yellow compared to purple nutsedge. This shows why we need to identify these two species. One needs to address purple nutsedge differently than yellow nutsedge. Halosulfuron and imazosulfuron are equally effective on yellow and purple nutsedge. Work by other researchers suggests imazosulfuron is the most effective treatment for false green kyllinga (Dr. Matthew Elmore, Rutgers University). We also have seen good control of false green kyllinga with imazosulfuron. Sulfentrazone is sold in combination with other herbicides, such as with prodiamine under the trade name Echelon. Sulfentrazone is a component of combination herbicides Surge, Q4Plus, and Avenue South but the concentration of sulfentrazone is lower than in Dismiss, resulting in more suppression than control of yellow nutsedge. One will generally add some type of adjuvant to these postemergence herbicides. Nonionic surfactants are generally recommended for most of these chemicals but check the label for instructions on adjuvant addition. Addition of a methylated seed soil or crop oil concentrate may increase toxicity of certain chemicals to nutsedge, but also may increase the potential for crop injury especially under hot, humid conditions. Read the product label for specific directions on adjuvant use. Postemergence control in bermudagrass and zoysia A number of the products are the same for warm-season grasses as for cool-season grasses, but mesotrione is not listed as it injures bermudagrass. Certain products used for removing cool-season grasses from warm-season turf are effective for controlling sedges are added, including flazasulfuron, sulfosulfuron, and trifloxysulfuron. Aethon was added to the warm-season list but not cool-season turf as it also contains penoxsulam, which can injure tall fescue. Along with pyrimisulfuron, imazaquin, flazasulfuron, sulfosulfuron, and trifloxysulfuron are slower-acting herbicides since they are systemic in plants and travel to the growing points. Imazaquin has been less effective in our trials for yellow nutsedge control than the other herbicides listed. Flazasulfuron, halosulfuron, sulfosulfuron, and trifloxysulfuron will control both yellow and purple nutsedge. Postemergence nutsedge control in ornamentals Around trees and shrubs, directed sprays of bentazon, halosulfuron, or sulfentrazone can be applied for yellow nutsedge control. Minimize contact with the leaves of the ornamentals. We do not have selective herbicides that can be sprayed overtop of ornamentals plants for sedge control. Nonselective herbicides, such as diquat, glufosinate, or glyphosate can be applied for sedge control if kept totally off ornamental plant leaves. A common question I receive is how to control emerged yellow nutsedge in liriope beds. We have seen injury from bentazon and halosulfuron, especially in variegated types, although plants outgrew the damage, and we observed reduced flowering from halosulfuron. Best to utilize preemergence applications of FreeHand to minimize the need for hand weeding or postemergence applications. Jeffrey Derr and Adam Nichols are based at Virginia Tech's Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Virginia Beach. You have been listening to The Turf Zone Podcast. Follow The Turf Zone on X, Facebook and LinkedIn for all things turfgrass, featuring podcasts, magazines, events and more. Visit www.theturfzone.com for more. The post Give Yourself the Edge in Managing Sedges in Lawns and Landscape Beds appeared first on The Turf Zone.

SpaceX debuts on a U.S. stock exchange this week in what's anticipated to be a record-breaking public offering, with high stakes for investors and the U.S. economy. Also: today's stories, including how a U.S. troop rescue near Iran points to the rising use of sea drones in combat; how on this year's anniversary of the D-Day landings that turned the tide against Nazi Germany in World War II, the Trump administration offered a full-throated endorsement of Europe's far-right political parties; and how soccer mania in Mexico is swelling as the World Cup opens. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

Episode Summary: In this episode of Legal Marketing Happy Hour, host Sean O'Connor sits down with Miles Kestran, a digital paid media strategist at Above-the-Bar Marketing, to dissect the common pitfalls law firms face with paid advertising. They explore the journey from click to conversion, emphasizing the importance of the creative, copy, and conversion process. Miles highlights the significance of negative keywords and the role of landing pages in boosting conversion rates. The discussion also covers the critical role of intake personnel in ensuring leads turn into clients and the use of tools like CallRail for tracking and improving ad performance. This episode is essential for law firms looking to optimize their advertising strategies and improve their return on investment. Key Timestamps: 00:01 – Introduction 00:22 – Challenges with Law Firm Paid Ads 01:06 – The Three Cs of Advertising 01:54 – Identifying Conversion Gaps 03:08 – Importance of Negative Keywords 04:03 – Structuring Campaigns for Lead Quality 06:17 – Case Study: Misdiagnosed Ad Performance 07:38 – Role of Call Tracking in Ad Success 09:20 – Impact of Landing Pages on Conversions 11:38 – Pressure Testing Ad Campaigns 12:39 – Metrics to Monitor for Ad Success 14:27 – Mobile Optimization and Future Trends About the Show: Legal Marketing Happy Hour serves up tactical marketing insights to help law firms grow smarter, faster, and more profitably. Each episode features industry experts who share their knowledge on various aspects of legal marketing, from digital advertising to client intake processes. The show is designed for legal professionals looking to enhance their marketing strategies and achieve better results. With a focus on practical advice and real-world examples, Legal Marketing Happy Hour is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the competitive legal market.

11 Junie 2026: Die Menseregtekommissie beveel aan dat die Makana-plaaslike owerheid in Makhanda ontbind, omdat hulle nie die behoeftes van die kiesers dien nie. Sowat 80% van selfdoodgevalle in Suid-Afrika is mans. Sommige lede van die parlement se Polisiekomitee sê daar is 'n toesmeerdery van die diefstal op president Cyril Ramaphosa se Phala-Phala-plaas.

Decades of dictatorship culminated in 15 years of war and turmoil in Syria, making the country a focal point of hardship in the Middle East. But with the region torn asunder by the U.S.-Iran war, a relatively peaceful Syria is now an outpost of progress and hope. Also: today's stories, including why questions are being raised about who sets and implements AI policy in the U.S.; a look at a recent summit between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un; and how this year's World Cup differs in size compared to years past. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

John Maytham speaks to Bernice Swartz, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment, to unpack how Weather SA will monitor the quality of our air. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Junie 2026: Die Staatsdienskommissie sê die ANC se studiegroepe in die parlement is problematies. Ons praat met werkgewers oor die regering se plan om maatskappye oor ongedokumenteerde buitelandse werkers vas te vat. Nuwe navorsing toon dat 77% van diabete ook aan angs en depressie ly.

There are three big ways profit can distort reality: inaccurate revenue tracking, blended service margins, and poor cash flow visibility. Understanding these numbers helps you make better financial decisions as your practice grows.  In my conversation with Jared Rohrer on his podcast The Patient Magnet, we get into why a positive net profit on your financial reports doesn't always mean your business is financially healthy—and why relying too heavily on that number can lead to costly decisions.  Why Reported Profit Often Tells an Incomplete Story  Profit only tells part of the story. If your revenue tracking is off or your liabilities aren't being accounted for properly, your financial reports can create a false sense of confidence.  Track revenue based on when services are actually delivered—not simply when cash is collected. With beauty bank memberships, gift cards, and prepaid monthly subscriptions, upfront cash can look like strong recurring revenue when it's really future liability sitting on your balance sheet.  This is how practices end up looking profitable on paper while carrying obligations that weaken cash flow and quietly reduce long-term business value.  The Financial Metrics That Reveal What Profit Can't  Looking beyond reported profit means tracking the operational metrics that show where profitability is actually being created.  • Track accrual-based revenue separately from collected cash • Analyze service margins by category • Monitor provider utilization and revenue per hour • Measure revenue per square foot • Review membership redemption and liability exposure • Track cash flow independently from net profit  These metrics make it easier to identify loss leaders, evaluate Botox margins against higher-margin laser treatments, and make stronger pricing decisions.  Financial Visibility Requires Operational Ownership  Financial reports should be operational tools—not numbers you avoid until there's a problem.   Simple financial forecasting gives you visibility into cash flow, debt management, operating expenses, inventory needs, and upcoming obligations. That clarity helps you make decisions proactively instead of reactively.  Financial Accuracy Becomes a Scaling Requirement As You Expand  The larger your med spa becomes, the more expensive financial blind spots become. Misreading revenue, overlooking margin compression, or misunderstanding membership liabilities can quietly limit growth long before it becomes obvious on your financial reports.  Med spas that scale well build financial discipline into their operations early. When you understand your numbers clearly, you create stronger systems for pricing, forecasting, membership strategy, and long-term growth.  Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence.  Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners.   Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/  The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here.  About Jared Rohrer:   Jared Rohrer is a marketing strategist, speaker, educator specializing in aesthetic medicine, and the host of The Patient Magnet. After years working inside a large cosmetic dermatology practice, he built his agency to help aesthetic business owners navigate digital marketing with greater clarity, trust, and strategic direction. Through his podcast, workshops, and industry speaking engagements, he's known for breaking down complex marketing and business concepts into practical frameworks that support sustainable growth for practices across the aesthetics space.  Connect with Jared and The Patient Magnet:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yWEATpOGoMVLKqbwhlmRm?si=59c8262a9be54d16&nd=1&dlsi=b97b8bbec9a141b2  Website: https://www.jaredrohrer.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaredroars  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredroars  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaredroars  Email: me@jaredrohrer.com   

President Donald Trump keeps saying that a Middle East peace deal is close at hand. But a new round of direct attacks between Israel and Iran raises questions about when – and how – this war will ultimately come to an end. Also: today's stories, including why a delay in counting votes cast in California's primary election could further undermine trust in elections; a look at a new air conditioning unit rental market in India's major cities; and how some of Maryland's earliest settlers pioneered a form of religious liberty present in America's founding documents. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

A new report has found the state care system continues to fail young Maori,but the success of iwi-led initiatives is showing a way forward. The Independent Children's Monitor report says Maori continue to be overrepresented in state care. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Tuesday, 9 June, 2026, we ask Energy Minister Simeon Brown who'll pay for a billion-dollar liquefied natural gas import terminal now he's dropping the levy. We talk to Independent Children's Monitor chief executive Arran Jones about how Oranga Tamariki is letting down Maori children. Jetstar chief executive Stephanie Tully celebrates 17 years in New Zealand skies with a promise they'll keep flying more routes. And on The Huddle, Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes on whether they've cut their alcohol consumption - like many New Zealanders. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report on Oranga Tamariki has concluded the agency's letting down Māori children. The Independent Children's Monitor's found 65 percent of Māori who grew up in care, have children who follow the same path. It also shows 95 percent of Māori youth offenders had been the subject of reports of welfare concerns to OT. Monitor chief executive Arran Jones says Māori fare worse in the system under nearly every key metric - and this can have long-term implications for their futures. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Junie 2026: Politieke partye reageer uiteenlopend op president Cyril Ramaphosa se plan met ongedokumenteerde buitelanders. Die Maquassi Hills-munisipaliteit reageer op skerp vrae van die provinsiale Staande Komitee oor Openbare Rekeninge. Navorsing deur die Universiteit van Kaapstad wys drankmisbruik neem toe onder meisies en jong vroue.

Today, Shay interviews NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist, Miranda Meehan about how cattle water quality affects intake, performance, abortions, central nervous system disorders, and death. Meehan explains how geology influences salts, sulfates, TDS, nitrates, and phosphorus in springs, ponds, creeks, and wells, with drought concentrating minerals and increasing risk; she also notes regional concerns such as higher nitrates in the Southern Plains.   She recommends testing at least a week before turning cattle into a pasture and more often during drought, using simple screening tools like handheld TDS meters and sulfate strips, then submitting samples for lab panels (pH, sulfates, TDS, nitrates) when elevated. If water is unsafe, options include fencing off sources, hauling water (including possible ELAP/FSA assistance), and longer-term infrastructure like wells, pipelines, or rural water, while checking aquifer test data. They also stress monitoring for cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms, which can occur earlier or later in the year and can kill within 15 minutes, using visual checks and tools like trail cameras.   Learn more about what Vence could look like on your operation here: https://bit.ly/4kfWrCG   Learn more about Noble here: https://bit.ly/3DD7uG0   Catch more conversations like this one and learn more at https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/    00:41 Meet Miranda Meehan 01:05 Why Water Quality Matters 02:43 What Impacts Water Sources 05:11 How Often to Test 05:56 Easy Screening Tools 07:38 Reading Lab Results 09:47 Fixing Bad Water 11:50 Blue Green Algae Danger 13:56 Tech for Monitoring  

The WIP Afternoon Show pay tribute to Jerry Stiller by ranking the top five television fathers. They also preview the upcoming Top 11 Philadelphia athletes list, arguing that Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez deserves the top spot. The conversation shifts to the possibility of Baker Mayfield joining the Eagles.

Madison's Police Civilian Oversight Board and Office of the Independent Police Monitor are once again under scrutiny as the city considers changes that the office says could undermine its independence. To better understand the issues at hand, host Bianca Martin talks with interim independent police monitor Aeiramique Glass. They discuss hurdles facing the office, how residents can file complaints, and progress in hiring a permanent monitor. Mentioned on this show: Why Madison's Police Oversight Agencies Are The Most Empowered In the Country [

Good Vibes kicks off the show! Bill shares the excitement of watching a thrilling high school lacrosse state championship in Columbus over the weekend. Bill and Alyssa also recap their time at PRIDE in the CLE, including Bill's fascination with a man casually enjoying the festivities while wearing an ankle monitor. Alyssa's College of Knowledge returns, and listeners get a chance to win Hanson tickets all week with a new game: Name That '90s Sound. Plus, Alyssa tells the story of getting hit on by a stranger at a bachelorette party, the show reacts to the sky-high prices for tonight's NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden, and Bill and Alyssa weigh in on the rumor that Taylor Swift could get married there over Fourth of July weekend—which they aren't buying.

We've all been there. You hear your kid use a four-letter word for the first time. Or belittle someone else. Do your kids understand the power of their words? In this episode of the All Pro Dad podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about how often our kids use words without thinking about the consequences and what dads can do to shape kids' language. Why This MattersThe words we use shape relationships, build trust, and influence how kids see themselves and others.Key TakeawaysKids learn the power of language primarily by listening to the adults around them.Compliments and encouragement often have a longer-lasting impact than we realize.A child's language often reveals deeper heart issues, influences, or emotional struggles.Parents should pay attention to the influences shaping their kids' communication, including friends, music, movies, and online content.Practical Tips for Dads1.    Model the language you want your kids to use.Praise your spouse, encourage others openly, and speak respectfully even when frustrated.2.    Practice “reverse gossip.”Speak highly of people behind their backs and let your kids hear it regularly.3.    Build gratitude into family rhythms.Use moments like dinner conversations to encourage thankfulness and affirmation.4.    Address hurtful language quickly.Teach kids the difference between joking around and attacking someone's dignity.5.    Talk about the “why” behind words.Ask questions that uncover the heart posture behind the language your kids use.6.    Monitor influences carefully.Pay attention to the friends, media, music, and online content shaping your child's communication habits.7.    Teach honesty as a core family value.Help kids understand that trust is built through consistent truthfulness.Important Episode Timestamps[00:00] How Can We Teach Our Kids the Power of Language? Ted frames a conversation about how the words dads model at home shape the way their kids speak for years to come.[00:49] The Words We Wish We Could Take Back: Honest Stories From the Guys BJ, Ted, and Bobby share cringe-worthy moments when their words caused unintended harm.[04:12] The Surprising Power of the Right Word at the Right MomentThe dads reflect on times a well-timed compliment or word of affirmation made a lasting impact on someone.[06:01] Why Kids Already Know 42 Taboo Words by Age Five Ted shares unsettling research about how early children absorb harsh language.[07:23] How to Model the Power of Language at Home Every Day The dads discuss practical ways dads can demonstrate uplifting language in action.[10:17] Reverse Gossip, Doug Compliments, and Other Ways to Build People UpBobby introduces the concept of reverse gossip, Ted shares the Doug Compliment tradition, and BJ explains why passing along praise is one of the most powerful things a dad can do.[13:11] How Careless Words at Home Become Bullying Behavior Everywhere Else Ted and BJ connect the dots between the language kids use with siblings at home and the bullying behavior that shows up at school.[14:48] Cursing, Tone, and What Really Tears People Down BJ offers a nuanced take on cursing, arguing that tone, posture, and dehumanizing language do far more damage than any particular word.[19:01] Why Lying Is the Most Damaging Language of AllThe dads explain why dishonesty is the most common way to destroys trust, and why creating a home where kids feel safe to tell the truth is one of the most important things a dad can do.[21:30] This Week's Pro Move: Ask your kids why they think some kids use curse words. Talk about where language comes from, how words affect others, and what kind of people your family wants to be through the way you speak.Sponsor:The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.All Pro Dad ResourcesMark Merrill on CBS News: What To Do When Your Kid Starts SwearingEpisode 3 – What Are The Words My Kids Long to Hear?Episode 8 – What Are 7 Things A Son Needs From His Dad?Episode 9 – What Are 7 Things A Daughter Needs From Her Dad?Episode 118 – What Do Dads Need to Stop Saying to Their Kids?We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Connect with Us:Ted Lowe on LinkedInBobby Lewis on LinkedInBJ Foster on LinkedInSubscribe on Apple PodcastsGet All Pro Dad merch!EXTRAS:Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.Get great content for moms at iMOM.com

Star-spangled superfans hope their raucous support might give U.S. soccer a home-field advantage. How long until the US team wins it all? Might be a while. Only eight countries have won the World Cup since it was first held in 1930. “The American bravado,” a former coach in the US told our reporters, “is that we should be good at everything.” Also: today's stories, including how The Stratos Project, a data center near Utah's Great Salt Lake, has scaled back its planned footprint; why Armenian voters are facing a thorny dilemma as they head to polls this Sunday, and our reviewer's take on Author Maggie O'Farrell's new book, “Land.” Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

Over the 19 months since Donald Trump's election, the Trump family's wealth has grown. We look at how, on matters of personal-finance, a president might be constrained less by laws than by norms that are vulnerable to testing. Also: today's stories, including how leading opposition politicians in Israel are trying to undercut the incumbent, Benjamin Netanyahu, on security issues; how a Chilean children's show has gained a national following, and captivated fans in Mexico; and how Boston's Clover Food Lab was set to close – before a last-minute bid came in. Join the Monitor's Melanie Stetson Freeman for today's news.

(00:00) The guys talk about the Fart Monitor, when it is coming in, who is wearing it along with Nick, and the guys announce who it is(10:15) The guys talk more about the segment with the Fart Doctor, and they call Adolfo, an old producer at the Sports Hub, and the guys ask him questions about himself for the monitor, how everything is going to work and a timetable for everything and a caller tells us about his personal experience(29:47) The guys talk about who they are playing with on Monday at the charity Golf Tournament, who happens to be very good at golf, and how much responsibility do Fred and Jon even have now at the event? Has the person even listened to the show? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

International scientists decided it is no longer useful to study the most extreme model of runaway global warming. So why are some people upset? Also in today's stories: sanctions on Russia failed to work as planned; US courts renew hopes for asylum seekers; and superstar Victor Wembanyama seeks his first NBA title against the New York Knicks. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

(00:00) Toucher, Hardy, Wallach and Nick give their picks for who should wear the second fart monitor. (16:31) Toucher and Hardy take your calls on A.J. Brown, the fart monitor and Mount Everest. (29:27) The guys listen to NBC's Maria Taylor's interview with A.J. Brown Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With warning signs flashing about New York City's economy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions about whether he has a plan to spur job creation. If he fails on that front, a lagging recovery could squelch his affordability agenda. Also: today's stories, including whether a new leader in Iraq could repair relationships with the country's Gulf Arab neighbors; why members of Gen Z are finding fulfillment in crosswords; and how surfers in Côte d'Ivoire are trying to change some locals' fears of the ocean. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.

Giga Bytes Podcast 414: lo mejor del State of Play y mucho más!!! State of Play (Lo Mejor) Wolverine God of War Laufey Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Rayman Legends Retold Tomb Raider Legacy of Atlantis The Lost Wild Ill Until Dawn 2 Marathon Season 2 Onimusha demo ya, (Sept 25) Phantom Blade Zero recibira State of Play dedicado este verano Apple WDC junio 8 1pm Fable se mueve a Febrero 2027 PS Flexstrike ($299.99 agosto 6, preorder junio 12) y Monitor ($349.99 agosto 27, preorders junio 5) 007 First Light vende 1.5m en 24hrs Marathon S2 Junio 2 Summer Games Fest junio 5 5PM (4:30pm Live) XBOX Games Showcase/Gears E-Day Direct junio 7 1PM            Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947                                                                                                                                    Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #gigabytespodcast #2026

Protect Yourself from the Next Data Breach   In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy explains why data breaches are a serious, ongoing reality. These are not to be ignored as they can lead to all sorts of issues including identity theft for you, your children and your aging parents. Be ready for the next natural disaster. Download The Secure Dad Family Disaster Preparedness Guide for free. Get your copy here. Protect your business and your peace of mind. Go to JoinDeleteMe.com/dad-biz. When you use that link, you'll also get a free year of social media protection for every seat you purchase. Connect

This microcast episode focuses on recognizing signs that aging parents need help and how to approach caregiving with respect and sensitivity. It offers practical tips for observing changes, maintaining independence, and planning supportive care.Aging Parents: Signs They Need Help & What To DoRecognizing when aging parents need help is usually aboutpatterns of small changes over time. This guide combines warning signs with practical steps you can take to support independence safely.Common Signs They May Need Help• Decline in ability to manage daily tasks• Changes in memory, thinking, or judgment• Physical health or mobility issues• Emotional withdrawal or isolationHome & Daily Living Warning Signs• House becoming messy or unsafe• Unopened mail or unpaid bills• Expired or spoiled food• Poor hygiene or wearing same clothes repeatedlyMemory & Cognitive Changes• Forgetting appointments or medications• Getting lost in familiar places• Repeating questions frequently• Poor financial or safety judgmentPhysical & Health Warning Signs• Frequent falls or bruises• Difficulty walking or standing• Weight loss or lack of appetite• Skipping medications or doctor visitsEmotional & Social Changes• Withdrawal from hobbies or activities• Depression or anxiety• Avoiding calls or social interaction• Increased irritability or mood swingsWhat You Can Do• Observe patterns before acting• Have respectful conversations focused on independence• Introduce small supports like cleaning or meal help• Address home safety (grab bars, lighting, fall hazards)• Involve medical professionals when needed• Plan ahead for finances and care preferencesUrgent Warning Signs• Repeated falls• Getting lost• Medication misuse• Self-neglect• Major personality or cognitive changesComplete Check-In List• Review home cleanliness and food safety• Monitor memory and bill paying• Check mobility and fall risk• Confirm medication management• Assess mood and social activity• Evaluate driving safety• Review financial behaviorAction Plan• Minor issues: Add light support (cleaning, reminders)• Moderate issues: Attend doctor visits and increaseinvolvement• Major issues: Limit risks and consider in-home care

It's in the News! The top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. Top stories this week include: Afrezza inhaled Insulin is Approved for Kids, CGM + Ketone Monitor gets European approval, Food Coloring & Diabetes Study, Device Recalls include Omnipod and Dexcom, Beta Bionics shares more about their patch pump, ADA conference info and more! This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Announcing Community Commericals! Learn how to get your message on the show here. Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Omnipod - Simplify Life All about Dexcom  All about VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Episode transcripts: Welcome! I'm your host Stacey Simms and this is an In The News episode.. where we bring you the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. A reminder that you can find the sources and links and a transcript and more info for every story mentioned here in the show notes. ADA starts this week – safe travels to those of you heading to New Orleans. We'll be covering remotely so please follow on social – make sure to Like the FB page or join the group. We've got a wrap up episode planned for this podcast as well as some indepth interviews with the newsmakers from the conference. I will see some of you next week in Chicago. We have a couple of seats left for our Club 1921 dinner on June 10th in Northbrook – this is a FREE dinner for HCPs and patient leaders – all about screening for T1D. More info on the website under the events tab. Okay.. our top story this week: XX Afrezza inhaled insulin is now approved for kids and teens. The FDA okayed MannKind's afrezza for children 6 and older with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. MannKind says its proprietary Technosphere drug delivery platform enables the rapid absorption of insulin into systemic circulation. This follows FDA approval earlier this year for an update that revises recommendations for the starting mealtime dosage when patients switch from subcutaneous mealtime insulin regimens. MannKind also completed enrollment in February for a study evaluating the initiation of Afrezza therapy shortly after type 1 diabetes diagnosis in pediatric patients.   The company said it made Afrezza available for eligible patients for $35 or less per month. Desmond Schatz, professor of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine, said: "Mealtime insulin can be especially challenging for children because eating and snacking patterns, activity levels, and daily settings like school and sports often vary. With its rapid onset and dosing at the start of a meal, Afrezza may help clinicians better match insulin therapy to how children and families live day to day, while offering a needle-free mealtime option." Lots more to come on this – we're working on a bonus episode with one of the pediatric endos who worked on the clinical trials that led to this approval – hopefully have that out later this week. https://www.massdevice.com/mannkind-fda-approval-inhaled-insulin-children/ XX FDA has agreed to consider a new drug for the treatment of adults with type 1 and chronic kidney disease. Finerenone (fy-near-uh-known) is currently approved in the US for adults with CKD associated with type 2 diabetes and for adults with heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction of 40% or greater. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is present in over one-third of adults with diabetes, and because it's such a serious condition, interventions are needed to reduce its incidence and help people live a long and prosperous life. https://www.docwirenews.com/post/fda-grants-priority-review-to-finerenone-snda-for-type-1-diabetes-associated-ckd XX Abbot gets European approval for the world's first dual glucose‑ketone sensing technology for people with diabetes. They're calling this Libre Duo and Libre Duo 10 Day, and it's designed to continuously measure glucose and ketone levels every minute. Abbott plans to begin launching Libre Duo systems in select European countries later this year. Libre Duo delivers up to 15 days of wear and will be offered to adults ages 18 and older. Libre Duo 10 Day offers up to 10 days of wear and is intended for people ages 2 and older. Abbott is also working with leading pump companies to allow automated insulin delivery (AID) systems to connect with the sensors. https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2026-05-27-Abbott-secures-CE-Mark-for-worlds-first-dual-glucose-ketone-sensing-technology-for-people-with-diabetes   XX Huge recall for Omnipod. Insulin says a manufacturing issue through ongoing product monitoring that could result in insulin under-delivery  with specific lots of its Omnipod 5, Dash and Eros pods. Insulet said the scope of this action reaches approximately 7 million pods. This issue is separate from the March recall that affected certain Omnipod 5 lots. According to the Acton, Massachusetts-based company, some of its affected pods may have a small tear in the tubing (cannula) just above the skin. This tear lands between the pod and the point where the cannula enters the body. If this occurs, insulin may leak outside of the device instead of being fully delivered into the body as intended. This may lead to under-delivery of the therapeutic.   Individuals using an affected pod may notice wetness on the skin or pod adhesive or detect the smell of insulin. However, some cases may prove difficult to detect and go unnoticed. Of the approximately 7 million pods included in the action, approximately 60% have been consumed or are expired. The pods affected by the correction represent approximately 8.5% of the 2025 global Omnipod pod prodcution. Insulet says it has sufficient supply to replace affected pods. It expects no disruption to product availability. The company said it has notified the FDA and all other relevant regulatory authorities of its action.   The full list of affected pod lots can be found here. https://www.massdevice.com/insulet-another-omnipod-5-recall-dash-eros/ XX Dexcom is warning that certain scrapped glucose sensors have been stolen and resold. Dexcom said it has not received any reports of severe adverse events associated with the stolen product. One lot of scrapped devices carries a risk of infection for sensors that are not properly sterilized, and another lot had an elevated internal testing failure rate, meaning users would have an increased risk of having no sensor readings available. Dexcom said the affected sensors were stolen during the destruction process and then sold by third parties. The company routinely scraps sensors that do not meet its standards. The sensors are sent to a third-party vendor for destruction and recycling.   Dexcom said it traced sales of the stolen devices to Pharmsource, which is not an authorized Dexcom distributor but supplies some independent pharmacies and U.S. durable medical equipment distributors. Because of this, pharmacies that purchase products from Pharmsource should review their inventory, Dexcom said.   People with sensors from the affected lots should not use those sensors and can call customer support to request replacements. Dexcom has set up a website to help users check if their devices are affected. https://www.medtechdive.com/news/dexcom-warns-of-scrapped-glucose-sensors-being-resold/821139/ XX XX   Beta Bionics plans to debut its first insulin patch pump by the end of the second quarter of 2027, subject to Food and Drug Administration clearance. The device, called Mint, would be compatible with Beta Bionics' interoperable automated glycemic controller, a software that allows for the pump to automatically adjust insulin delivery based on readings from a glucose sensor. Beta Bionics first unveiled the prototype for Mint last year at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions. The device is expected to have a similar size and wear time, at three days, to Insulet's patch pumps on the market. It would have a 200-unit insulin reservoir.   Mint differs by containing a mix of reusable and disposable components. Beta Bionics plans to make the device exclusively available in the pharmacy channel, building on its existing agreements for its current iLet insulin pump. Beta Bionics is one of several diabetes tech companies developing patch pumps to compete with market leader Insulet. Tandem Diabetes Care and Medtronic spinoff MiniMed have also announced planned patch pumps. Tandem said it plans to file a 510(k) submission this quarter for a tubeless version of its small, durable pump, and Medtronic plans to submit its patch pump to the FDA this fall.   https://www.medtechdive.com/news/beta-bionics-to-launch-its-first-insulin-patch-pump-to-compete-with-insulet/821091/ XX CVS puts Zepbound back on it's coverage list – with it's Caremark PBM. They also added Foundayo, Lilly's obesity pill. CVS had dropped Lilly's Zepound last summer but kept competitor Wegovy. It'll be back at Caremark October first. All three of the nation's largest pharmacy ⁠benefit managers ​now cover Lilly's full obesity medicine portfolio. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/cvs-brings-back-coverage-lillys-obesity-drug-zepbound-2026-05-28/   More to come, including a new benefit from metformin for women, something new from Tidepool, big news for T1D in Austalia and more.. XX A new study suggests that higher long-term exposure to food colouring additives — including both synthetic and natural colourings commonly found in processed foods and beverages — may be associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed data from more than 108,000 adults in the French NutriNet-Santé cohort between 2009 and 2023, following participants for a median of just over eight years. During that time, 1,131 participants developed type 2 diabetes. The study found that people with the highest intake of total food colouring additives had a 38% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with non- or low-consumers.   Several specific additives were linked to increased risk, including caramel colouring additives such as total caramel (E150 family), plain caramel (E150a), sulphite ammonia caramel (E150d), and beta-carotene (E160a). Additional associations were observed for curcumin (E100), anthocyanins (E163), paprika extract (E160c), lutein (E161b), and cochineal-derived colourings (E120). "Our findings revealed positive associations between widely consumed food colouring additives and type 2 diabetes incidence," the authors wrote, adding that further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms behind the findings and whether food colouring regulations should be reevaluated. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/use-common-food-colours-tied-high-type-2-diabetes-risk-2026a1000hes XX Big news for Australia – their Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approves Tzield. Tzield is now approved in Australia to delay the onset of stage 3 (or clinical) T1D in people aged eight years and older with stage 2 T1D – the early, pre-symptomatic stage of the condition, where changes in blood glucose levels have begun but insulin therapy is not yet required. Breakthrough T1D Australia Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Yovic, said the approval represented a transformational moment for Australians affected by T1D. https://newshub.medianet.com.au/2026/05/landmark-approval-of-tzield-in-australia-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-delay-for-type-1-diabetes/155036/ XX https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/05/diabetes-pregnancy/687324/ XX A common diabetes drug may hold great potential to help with aging, even if scientists aren't exactly sure why. According to a study, the drug metformin doesn't just help patients to effectively manage their type 2 diabetes. it may also give older women a better chance of living to 90. Scientists in the US and Germany used data from a long-term US study of postmenopausal women.   Records for a total of 438 people were selected – half of whom took metformin to treat diabetes, and half of whom took a different diabetes drug, sulfonylurea.   While there are some caveats and asterisks to the study, those in the metformin group were calculated to have a 30 percent lower risk of dying before the age of 90 than those in the sulfonylurea group. The study used age 90 as the marker for 'exceptional' longevity. However, scientists aren't yet sure that the drug extends lifespan, especially in humans – which is part of the reason for this study. RCTs could follow further down the line to dig deeper into these results, the researchers suggest. In the meantime, as the global population continues to skew older, studies continue to find ways to keep us healthier for longer and reduce damage to the body as we age. https://www.sciencealert.com/a-common-diabetes-drug-is-linked-with-exceptional-longevity-in-women XX The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) will host the 2026 Scientific Sessions from June 5-8 in New Orleans. The ADA's Scientific Sessions is the world's largest diabetes meeting, convening an expected audience of over 12,000 leading physicians, scientists, researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the globe. The premier diabetes meeting, which is also offered virtually, will feature the latest scientific findings in diabetes and obesity, where leading experts and peers will share findings in research for prevention, care, and cures at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Key themes will include: Advancing obesity and metabolic health: Prevention, early detection, and disease modification: Improving cardiometabolic outcomes: Transforming care through innovation and access: New research will highlight how technology, artificial intelligence, and implementation strategies are reshaping diabetes care—reducing treatment burden, expanding access, and enabling more person-centered care. Advancing beta cell replacement and cure strategies: Fostering innovation: On Saturday, June 6, from 4:30-6:00 p.m., the Innovation Challenge, which debuted in 2023, invites emerging companies to pitch novel ideas to improve the lives of people living with diabetes. A panel of judges, with input from a live audience, determines which contestants will earn a private audience with potential funders. XX Tidepool, the nonprofit leader advancing innovation in diabetes technology, announced that Tidepool+ Direct Connect is now available through the Epic Showroom. Built on SMART on FHIR, Direct Connect brings interactive diabetes device data directly into Epic workflows, helping clinicians use patient data during routine care. "Tidepool has always focused on making diabetes data more accessible and actionable," said Brandon Arbiter, CEO. "We're excited to empower clinicians using Epic with insightful, intuitive patient data that fits directly into their encounter workflow so they can use it to improve care in the moment it matters."   Tidepool+ Direct Connect supports scalable deployment across Epic-enabled health systems. This architecture enables faster, more intuitive rollouts, enhancing Tidepool's existing EHR integration capabilities.   Direct Connect is part of Tidepool's ongoing work to improve how clinicians can use timely and relevant diabetes device data during patient visits to help drive better health outcomes.   The feature is now available in the Connection Hub of the Epic Showroom.   https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260527780274/en/Tidepool-Launches-in-Epic-Showroom-to-Bring-Diabetes-Device-Data-into-the-Point-of-Care XX

Artificial intelligence is viewed with less optimism in the U.S. than in other countries. The reason for that could be related to messaging around the rapidly advancing technology: In America, the focus is on potential job loss; elsewhere, AI is pitched as an economic boon. Also: today's stories, including how the Israeli military is escalating its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon; how skyrocketing energy costs have the U.K. looking for solutions — including more drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea; and how one group of widows in Kosovo show that loss does not have to define a life. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

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