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In a pair of immigration rulings Thursday, the court held that the law permits the government to turn away asylum-seekers on the Mexico side of the U.S. border and end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians living in the United States. Also: today's stories, including a look at cultural exchange during the World Cup; our columnist's examination of Britain's governability after the ouster of Prime Minister Keir Starmer; and how the Philippines is reconsidering nuclear power. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Strava paywalls its developer API at $11.99/month, moves public profiles behind login, and restricts intermediary apps — effective June 1, 2026, with a June 30 deadline for existing developers — Monitor which of your third-party Strava-connected apps announce shutdowns or fee paywalls by June 30 — that's when the transition grace period ends.Same story as item 84 — Strava's June 1 API overhaul: $11.99/month fee, AI scraping crackdown, and official MCP connector for Claude — No immediate action for end users, but keep an eye on your favorite third-party training app's announcements before June 30.Amazon Prime Day 2026 brings record-low prices to Garmin's current flagship lineup — Fenix 8, Epix Pro, Forerunner, and more — through June 26 — Sale ends June 26 — if you've been waiting to buy a Fenix 8, Forerunner 265/570, or Instinct 3, now is the moment to act.Magene P515 spider-based power meter: dual-sided, ±1% accuracy, Shimano drop-in replacement — reviewed after two months of real-world testing across two crankset variants — If you're on Shimano and want dual-sided power without drama, the PES P515 is worth buying — just follow the installation torque sequence exactly.Strava suffered a ~2-hour major outage on June 10, plus a minor Android profile bug on June 11–12 and a feature-regression incident on June 18 — all now resolved — All known incidents are resolved — no action needed, but bookmark status.strava.com for future outage tracking.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

The Mississippi River still captures the imagination, though it is today meticulously managed to ensure the flow of a nation's commerce. Changing conditions make that a constant effort, reflecting America's economic growth and transformation. Also: today's stories, including how the legal principle of birthright citizenship, which isn't unique to the U.S, still stands across most of the Americas; how voters are expressing their opposition to the construction of data centers in local elections across the U.S.; and how an annual festival in Cambridge, Massachusetts, instills the idea that dance is for everyone, regardless of ability. Join the Monitor's Stephanie Hanes for today's news.

Across the country, data centers have attracted controversy for everything from overuse of utilities to tax breaks. Now, some Missourians are trying to track down those details through public records requests, appearances at public meetings and other grassroots efforts.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Wahoo ELEMNT V3 firmware WG77-302533 (June 16) adds live CORE, FLOWBIO, hDrop, and Tymewear biometric data fields — Monitor: the firmware itself is stable and worth updating, but hold off on buying the sensors until independent accuracy testing accumulates on actual Wahoo hardware in field conditions.Strava v467.0.0 drops hiking-first overhaul: offline nav, Apple Watch route-following, off-route alerts now live — Update now—subscriber or not, there is something here for you; subscribers should enable offline routes and Apple Watch navigation before the next trail day.Strava paywall API access at $11.99/month effective June 1, 2026—developer ecosystem fragmenting as IPO approaches — Monitor: as a rider, check that your favourite third-party Strava integrations still work after June 30—some free tools may shut down rather than absorb the developer fee.COROS watches bricking days-to-weeks after mid-May 2026 firmware—company confirms free replacements for affected devices — Monitor: if your COROS watch dies after the May update, contact support immediately for a free replacement—COROS has confirmed this policy; do not attempt DIY fixes.Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM V3 arrives with touchscreen, full-colour display, and new sensor platform—but upgrade value depends on generation — Monitor: ROAM V3 is now the more compelling platform given new sensor breadth, but wait for the biometric sensor ecosystem to prove out in field conditions before treating it as a reason to upgrade from a functioning V2.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

As Israelis prepare for fall elections, Gadi Eisenkot is surging in polls to edge out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The retired general's security credentials and perceived integrity appear to resonate with voters exhausted by war and division. Also: today's stories, including a look at the impact of falling birthrates in Southeast Asia; why a federal judge ruled that state-level bans on SNAP benefits for junk food are in violation of federal law; and the resurgence of the typewriter community in a digital world. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz discuss the latest office situations at WIP, including a salesperson's awkward elevator small talk and Ike's growing interest in country music.

Ike Reese and Spike Eskin break down the latest situations they are monitoring at the station, ranging from lackluster part-timer segments to a relentless salesperson nicknamed Mustache.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 recalled across Europe over frame weld failure risk — Check your serial number under the bottom bracket now — if it falls in the recall range, stop riding and contact an authorised UTO/Eovolt dealer immediately.Peloton extends Bike and Bike+ seatpost replacement to UK, Germany, Austria and Australia — voluntary, not a formal recall — If you own an original-series Bike or Bike+ in the UK, Germany, Austria, or Australia, order your free seatpost now via Peloton's member support portal — don't wait for a second notification.Real-world battery burn test: COROS Dura solar yield edges Garmin Edge 1040 Solar in consistent drain, but feature load distorts the comparison — Monitor: if you ride ultra-distance with navigation always on, the Dura's consistent drain gives it a genuine edge — but if you need rich offline maps and rerouting without a phone signal, the Edge 1040 Solar (increasingly on sale) remains the more capable tool.TrainingPeaks Premium annual price rises to $134.99 — first increase in a decade — Monitor: if you're a self-coached athlete on the annual plan, review whether you actively use the PMC and structured workouts before your renewal — if you do, the increase is modest; if you don't, now is the moment to audit.⚠️ OUT OF SCOPE — Yamaha Ténéré 700 is a motorcycle, not a bicycle or cycling-tech product — Drop this item from the show — it is a motorcycle recall and does not belong in a cycling-tech rundown.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Could the Trump-Vance administration reach détente with Iran? That would run against the views that President Trump himself espoused in going to war, but the administration is eager for a peace deal and voices optimism about the talks. Also: today's stories, including what U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation means as the seventh to leave the position in the past decade; what impacts the latest farm bill could have on the U.S.; and how a non-profit café in Illinois is helping youth experiencing hardship find success. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

The Federal Reserve's latest policy shift under new governor chair Kevin Warsh marks a significant regime change for global markets. With the dot plot revealing two potential rate hikes and a shift away from forward-looking guidance, investors face heightened market uncertainty across stocks, crypto, and real estate. This discussion cuts through the media noise to analyze macro data points, including the geopolitical resolution with Iran, falling energy prices, and the approaching $930 billion commercial debt maturity wall. While mainstream capital retreats to the stock market, sophisticated investors recognize that slow, stale, and sideways markets offer generational opportunities. This episode explains the math behind negative leverage, the critical role of the 10-year Treasury note, and why the absolute best real estate deals are historically secured before rate cuts occur, not after. Discover how to build defensive buffers into your underwriting parameters to transform macroeconomic headwinds into asymmetric long-term wealth. KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDMacroeconomic analysis of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting and monetary policy adjustments Geopolitical implications of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and its impact on global crude oil volatility Understanding the "Fed Trap" and balancing the risks of reigniting inflation versus fracturing economic growth Technical evaluation of the 10-year Treasury note as the foundational gravitational force for commercial lending benchmarks Financial underwriting frameworks for identifying and avoiding negative leverage in a 6% to 7% interest rate environment Strategic management of the upcoming $930 billion maturing commercial real estate debt wall Asset allocation rotation from overvalued equity sectors into distressed, undervalued real estate opportunities KEY TAKEAWAYSLock in your real estate opportunities before the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. Historically, the most profitable assets are acquired when market sentiment is deeply depressed and capital sits passively on the sidelines. Treat the Federal Reserve's policy decisions as macroeconomic weather rather than an absolute indicator of deal viability. Successful investing relies on strict individual deal underwriting rather than relying on central bank rescue parameters. Address floating-rate debt maturities 12 to 18 months in advance. Initiating proactive refinancing and restructuring conversations with lenders prevents forced liquidations when interest rate environments shift. Implement structural buffers of 50 to 100 basis points above current market rates when modeling new investments. Ensuring a deal cash-flows under restrictive conditions turns future monetary easing into pure financial upside. Monitor the 10-year Treasury note on a weekly basis to filter out short-term market noise. A sustained technical break below the 4% threshold serves as the primary signal that institutional debt conditions are turning positive. CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONSchedule a professional portfolio review with Ryan's team: Text "X-ray" to 844-447-1555 Build steady mailbox money with the Imagos Income Fund: Text "income" to 844-447-1555 Join the exclusive newsletter for unfiltered market insights: Text "WIB" to 844-447-1555 Access institutional investor resources and trackers: thewiseinvestorvault.com Gain direct access to accredited private placement deal flow: Text "deals" to 844-447-1555 Review comprehensive media notes and digital resources: millionairemindcast.com Connect directly with Matty A on corporate social channels: @officialmattya

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Eovolt Afternoon Twenty V0 recalled in UK and Europe over frame-shattering weld defect — If you own an Afternoon Twenty V0, check your serial number under the bottom bracket now, stop riding, and contact UTO immediately — don't buy or ride affected units.Amazon-sold Bigniu BG10 e-bike battery explodes during charging, burning Florida rider — lawsuit filed — Do not buy high-powered 'e-bikes' from unvetted Amazon sellers; look for UL-certified batteries and verify the product meets legal e-bike classification before purchase or indoor charging.Peloton extends Bike+ seatpost replacement to UK, Germany, Austria and Australia — voluntary upgrade, not a formal recall — If you own an original-series Bike or Bike+ in the UK, Germany, Austria, or Australia, check your inbox for Peloton's email, order the free seatpost now — shipping slots are first-come, first-served with up to a 12-week wait.TrainingPeaks Virtual v19.99 ships 450+ community-driven fixes plus new world routes and hardware support — Update now — this is a meaningful stability and fidelity release, especially if you use GPXplore or export FIT files to third-party analysis tools.TrainingPeaks clarifies Basic vs Premium split in freshly updated 2026 breakdown — the paywall is steeper than many realise — Monitor: the Basic tier is too limited for self-coached structured training — trial Premium for 14 days to decide if the PMC and scheduling flexibility justify the cost versus free alternatives.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Phishing-resistant MFA could have stopped a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor from spending over a year inside North American academic and medical research networks — and we're going to tell you exactly how it happened and what you need to do about it.A group called UNC5608, tracked by Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), exploited a vulnerability unique to REDCap — a research data platform that allows multiple software versions to run simultaneously. They got in via stolen admin credentials, planted custom malware called Infinite.red directly into REDCap's upgrade process, harvested credentials for over a year, then used those credentials to log into Google Workspace as a domain admin and create fake compliance rules to silently forward sensitive research emails — military strategy, geostrategic policy, advanced tech, specific pathogens — straight to Gmail accounts they controlled. And nobody noticed for a very long time.Prasanna and I break down the full attack chain, then walk through every prevention layer that could have stopped it: inventory management, patching, password hygiene, SSO, phishing-resistant MFA, passkeys, DBSC, context-aware access, compliance rule monitoring, credential separation across security domains, and logging. We also get into what backups can and can't do for you in a long-dwell-time attack like this — and why infrastructure-as-code and truly immutable golden images matter more than you might think.If you're running any kind of research platform, academic institution, or medical network — or honestly any organization that uses Google Workspace — this one's for you.Chapters:00:00 — Intro: The attack that phishing-resistant MFA could have stopped01:03 — Show intro & woodworking banter03:26 — What is a living-off-the-land attack?04:02 — Who is UNC5608 and who did they target?05:08 — How REDCap's multi-version design was exploited06:11 — Infinite.red malware and credential harvesting09:01 — Google Workspace infiltration via fake compliance rules10:18 — The keywords they were stealing: pathogens, military strategy, and more11:50 — What could the victims have done differently?12:42 — Inventory management, patching, and legacy version removal14:00 — Why you can't trust application-level authentication alone — use SSO15:18 — Phishing-resistant MFA and why it matters16:00 — Passkeys, FIDO, and why there are zero known attacks against them17:57 — Device-bound session credentials (DBSC) and context-aware access19:38 — Monitor your compliance rules — have a compliance rule for the compliance rule20:40 — Credential separation across security domains23:00 — Get some logging — XDR, SIEM, and catching exfiltration in progress24:00 — What can backups actually do in a long-dwell-time attack?27:00 — Infrastructure-as-code and the right cyber recovery approach28:58 — Protecting your golden images with immutable storage31:59 — Wrap-up

Apple wants parents to celebrate its latest parental control updates. But child safety advocates aren't buying the hype.In this episode, I brought in Titania Jordan of Bark Technologies and Chris McKenna of Protect Young Eyes to separate PR from reality. They discuss why Apple's changes arrived only after mounting lawsuits and legislative pressure, what the company still isn't doing to protect children, and why many of the announced features amount to little more than shifting responsibility back onto parents.If Apple truly prioritizes child safety, why can children still receive explicit content, easily workaround parental controls and use a device designed primarily for adults?Before you trust the headlines, listen to what the experts have to say.Safer options for your child: Get the Bark Phone! Monitor your child's iPhone with the Bark App.Get the Bark Watch!

The temporary ceasefire agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran is meant to end the war, reopen vital shipping lanes in the Gulf, and address Iran's nuclear ambitions – at a later time. It includes big economic incentives for Tehran and comes up short on President Donald Trump's stated goals for starting the war in the first place. Also: today's stories, including our columnist's thoughts on how President Trump and President Putin are handling their respective wars; how one woman in Missouri is preserving Black history along Route 66; and an essay from our staff photographer on how persistence, humanity, and instant connection create lasting joy during a recent trip to Côte d'Ivoire. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters this week — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Strava launches official MCP connector giving paid subscribers direct conversational access to their full training history via Anthropic's Claude — Monitor — if you're a paid Strava subscriber and want AI-assisted training analysis, the connector is live now and worth experimenting with; just know it's read-only and Claude-only for the moment.CPSC warns riders to immediately stop using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes — 11 fire incidents confirmed, manufacturer refuses recall — Don't buy — if you own a Ridstar Q20 or Q20 Pro, stop riding and charging it immediately, remove the battery, and contact your local household hazardous-waste program for disposal.Florida man sues Amazon and Chinese e-bike brand Bigniu after battery explodes during charging, causing severe burns and a residential fire — Monitor — if you own a Bigniu BG10 or any high-wattage moped-style 'e-bike' bought through Amazon without UL or equivalent certification, stop charging it unattended and check for any CPSC action.Garmin kicks off its biggest annual spring sale — deepest-ever discount on Fenix 8 Pro — while Apple's watchOS 27 (announced at WWDC) brings cycling power zone APIs and untethered Workout Buddy to the Apple Watch ecosystem — Monitor — if you've been waiting to buy a Fenix 8 Pro or Edge 1050, this is the window; for Apple Watch cyclists, wait for watchOS 27 public beta in July before committing to new workflows.TrainingPeaks-adjacent editorial debate: FTP vs. Critical Power — are coaches and platforms measuring the same physiological ceiling? — Monitor — no platform change to act on today; but if your training zones have felt off, ask your coach whether a CP test protocol would give you more accurate data than your current FTP estimate.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Today, we get caught up on a few news items -- including Madison's softball dominance, health advocates heading across the pond, and a young entrepreneur making a difference through totes -- before digging into the Office of the Independent Monitor's bombshell report on the in-custody death of Richard Lee Johnson in 2024. The report says Madison Police are responsible for his death through use of prone restraint, poor communication and negligence. Rob has seen the videos, and gives his assessment of the report and the Madison Police Department's response. Then, Madison Common Council Vice President Carmella Glenn joins us to discuss that case and zoom out to consider the OIM and why she says it must maintain its independence.   

Your microphone might be amazing, your preamp might be expensive, and your performance space might be spotless. None of that matters if the person wearing the headphones wants to rip them off after thirty seconds. This week on Inside the Recording Studio, Chris and Jody tackle the surprisingly important world of headphone monitor mixes, proving that a happy performer usually starts with hearing the right things at the right time. Whether you're piecing together home studio gear in a spare bedroom or running sessions in a polished recording space, they walk through practical ways to build cue mixes that help people perform instead of panic. The episode explores everything from clever budget friendly hacks to dependable semi professional solutions and full blown monitoring systems found in larger studios. Instead of suggesting that everyone needs expensive equipment, Chris and Jody explain the strengths and compromises of each approach so you can make smarter decisions with the gear you already have. Along the way, they remind listeners that recording isn't only about cables and equipment. It's about people. A performer who feels comfortable is much more likely to deliver an inspired take, and that starts with giving them a headphone mix that makes sense. Chris and Jody spend time discussing client psychology, why communication matters, and how small adjustments can completely change someone's confidence in front of the microphone. Naturally, things don't stay completely serious for long. Like every episode, practical engineering advice gets interrupted by a healthy helping of lighthearted nonsense that somehow makes the technical lessons even easier to remember. The laughs never get in the way of the information, but they certainly make the trip more entertaining. The conversation also digs into building cleaner monitor chains, balancing cue mixes without creating confusion, and improving overall recording workflow. These are simple recording setup tips that apply whether you're recording yourself, a friend, or paying clients. Better planning means fewer interruptions, less second guessing, and more time capturing performances that actually feel natural. You'll also get this week's Friday Finds and another Gold Star Word Challenge, making the episode equal parts educational and entertaining. No matter where you record, your headphone mix has more influence than you might think. The right balance helps artists relax, perform confidently, and stay creative. The wrong balance can stop momentum before the session really begins. If you've ever heard someone say, "Can I get a little more of me?" then this episode belongs in your playlist. Subscribe to Inside the Recording Studio and come back next week for another episode filled with practical recording advice, real world solutions, and just enough nonsense to remind you that making great records should still be fun. #HeadphoneMonitorMixes #HomeStudioGear #RecordingSetupTips #MonitoringSystems #MonitorChains #CueMixes #StudioWorkflow #RecordingEngineers

A series of dominoes might be starting to fall that could lead to Andy Burnham becoming the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. But first, he has to win Thursday's by-election in the constituency of Makerfield. That's not guaranteed. Also: today's stories, including how rapid advances in artificial intelligence models raise questions about national security; how the G7 summit shows Europe's enduring desire to work with the United States; and how the newly opened Obama Center pilots a community model. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

June 18, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Clair raises $11.6M ahead of November launch of continuous hormone monitor using 10 biosensors and 130+ biomarkers to estimate estrogen and progesterone, with 25,000 on waitlist Solius launches SoleusPro, an FDA-cleared device delivering personalized UVB therapy without prescription, securing 1,000+ pre-orders as startups engineer the environment around the body Balenciaga partners with Barry's for global studio takeovers across eight cities with branded classes and specialty smoothies as fashion, fitness, and luxury overlap Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider  Reach out → insider@fitt.co  

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Fontes do episódio aqui:⁠https://portal.afya.com.br/podcasts/afya-news/18-06-2026Nesta quinta-feira, o boletim aborda duas decisões históricas da agência regulatória americana para expandir o acesso à saúde e o debate sobre automação hospitalar na Europa. Analisamos a aprovação pelo FDA do spray nasal de naloxona (Rextovy) sem prescrição médica, uma arma crucial para combater a crise de overdoses por opioides. Detalhamos a liberação do primeiro monitor contínuo de glicose de venda livre (over-the-counter) para crianças a partir de dois anos que não usam insulina. Por fim, discutimos no Radar o manifesto de profissionais de saúde do Reino Unido que questionam o uso excessivo de IA como resposta ao déficit de pessoal no NHS. Afya News. Informação médica confiável e atualizada no seu tempo.

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During the Iran war, Tehran's most potent leverage vis-à-vis the U.S. and global economies proved to be its ability to clamp down on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The search for overland routes for oil and other goods has led directly to Syria, an old crossroads revived. Also: today's stories, including how civics education is coming back to American schools; how funds are rising for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, so are detention complaints; and a look at how Colombia's national soccer jersey became political. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

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.

Today we have another Pulm PEEPs Pearls episode about a core critical care topic. Furf and Monty will be giving a high level overview of the use of steroids in sepsis including a review of the relevant literature and recent guidelines, and pragmatic bedside points. Contributors This episode was prepared with research by Pulm PEEPs Associate Editor George Doumat. Dustin Latimer, another Pulm PEEPs Associate Editor, assisted with audio and video editing. Key Learning Points Why Steroids in Sepsis? Steroids do not treat the infection — antimicrobials are always first and remain the cornerstone. The goal is addressing critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI), where cortisol production cannot keep up with the overwhelming inflammatory demand of septic shock. Hydrocortisone helps in two main ways: Blunts the dysregulated inflammatory response — tempers the excessive vasodilation and febrile response that drive harm beyond the infection itself. Restores vascular sensitivity to catecholamines — sepsis downregulates adrenergic receptors; steroids turn that responsiveness back on. Clinical takeaway: The first thing you notice is vasopressor weaning (or a bend in the escalation curve) — not a rapid improvement in fever or white count. Caveat: These trials predate modern sepsis phenotyping. None distinguish hyperinflammatory vs. hypoinflammatory responders — they treat all comers. The Evidence: Four Landmark Trials Every IM resident and critical care fellow will eventually journal-club these four. The most consistent signal across all of them is faster shock reversal and reduced vasopressor use; the mortality question remains unsettled. Trial (Year)NRegimenKey FindingAnnane (2002)~300Hydrocortisone + fludrocortisoneMortality benefit in ACTH non-responders; criticized methodology and messy cortisol-response testing; not cleanly replicated.CORTICUS (2008)~500Hydrocortisone aloneFaster shock reversal but no mortality benefit, regardless of cortisol responsiveness. Raised (later allayed) superinfection concern. Cornerstone for abandoning routine cort-stim testing.ADRENAL (2018)~3,800Hydrocortisone aloneFaster vasopressor weaning; no 90-day mortality benefit.APROCCHSS (2018)~1,200Hydrocortisone + fludrocortisoneMortality benefit at 90 days. Bottom line: Faster shock reversal is consistent. Mortality benefit appears in 2 of 4 trials (both used fludrocortisone) but not the others. A 2026 meta-analysis showed benefit for hydrocortisone + fludrocortisone vs. placebo, but not for hydrocortisone + fludrocortisone vs. hydrocortisone alone — suggesting hydrocortisone drives the main effect. Who Gets Steroids, and When? 2021 Surviving Sepsis: Consider steroids for norepinephrine or epinephrine ≥ 0.25 mcg/kg/min for ≥ 4 hours despite adequate resuscitation — a reasonable bedside trigger. Early 2026 update: Moved away from a specific numeric trigger — consider steroids when a septic patient is not responding well to vasopressors or has escalating requirements. Make a clinical decision. (Quality of evidence: low to moderate.) Go faster than the threshold when: Known/suspected adrenal insufficiency or home steroids, or florid pressor-requiring shock on arrival. A practical escalation sequence: escalating norepinephrine → add vasopressin (per VASST) → then add steroids if requirements keep climbing. Do NOT wait for an ACTH stimulation test. It does not reliably predict who responds and only delays treatment. Sepsis is an elevated-cortisol state but can dissociate ACTH and cortisol, and cortisol-binding globulin is depleted — the test is too messy to guide care. What to Give: The Regimen Standard dose: Hydrocortisone 200 mg/day, typically 50 mg IV Q6H. (Original trials often used continuous infusions, rarely used in the U.S.) Some start with a 100 mg bolus to gain control. Higher dose: If chronically on steroids / adrenally insufficient, consider ~300 mg/day (e.g., 100 mg Q8H). Fludrocortisone: Unsettled. The two mortality-benefit trials added it (50 mcg PO/NG/OG daily), but hydrocortisone already has mineralocorticoid activity and meta-analyses don't show added benefit over hydrocortisone alone. Most clinicians omit it — adding it is reasonable and safe, just be honest about the uncertainty. Duration & Tapering Typical course: ~7 days is most common. Trial practices varied (ADRENAL ~7 days; VANISH used a taper after 6 days; some continue until pressors are off). No taper needed. You do not need to taper for adrenal insufficiency after a short course — just stop. If pressors dramatically rebound, you can restart, but most patients have gained the benefit they'll get by day 7. Pitfalls & Safety Hyperglycemia: Expected and must be managed (monitor closely; insulin drip if needed). No signal for major DKA / severe complications in the trials. Superinfection / fungal infection: The most-quoted concern, but the overall literature does not show a convincing, statistically significant increase. Be disciplined about stopping on schedule. Muscle weakness: Steroids can worsen critical illness myopathy; a short 7-day course likely has limited effect, but be aware. Other: GI bleeding (follow general PPI prophylaxis guidance) and sodium disturbances (watch for hyper-/hyponatremia). Two things we know: (1) steroids shorten duration of vasopressor support, and (2) they are relatively safe in sepsis. Whether they improve mortality — and in whom — remains open. The Five Pulm PEEPs Pearls Mechanism: Steroids restore catecholamine vascular sensitivity and blunt dysregulated inflammation. The clinical target is vasopressor weaning, not infection treatment. Evidence: Faster shock reversal is the most consistent finding. Mortality benefit is seen in 2 of 4 trials but not the others — still controversial. Some patients likely benefit; we don't yet know who. Trigger: A practical 2021 threshold is levo/epi ≥ 0.25 mcg/kg/min for ≥ 4 hours. Newer guidance drops the strict number — make a clinical decision based on poor pressor response or escalation. Dose: Hydrocortisone 200 mg/day (e.g., 50 mg Q6H). Adding fludrocortisone mirrors two trials, but meta-analyses find no benefit over hydrocortisone alone. Safety: Steroids appear safe in sepsis. Monitor and treat hyperglycemia; no marked increase in superinfection. References and Further Reading Annane, Djillali et al. “Effect of treatment with low doses of hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone on mortality in patients with septic shock.” JAMA vol. 288,7 (2002): 862-71. doi:10.1001/jama.288.7.862 Sprung, Charles L et al. “Hydrocortisone therapy for patients with septic shock.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 358,2 (2008): 111-24. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa071366 Venkatesh, Balasubramanian et al. “Adjunctive Glucocorticoid Therapy in Patients with Septic Shock.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 378,9 (2018): 797-808. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1705835 Annane, Djillali et al. “Hydrocortisone plus Fludrocortisone for Adults with Septic Shock.” The New England journal of medicine vol. 378,9 (2018): 809-818. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1705716 Sun, Alin et al. “Correction: Hydrocortisone combined with fludrocortisone for treatment of adults with septic shock: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review.” Frontiers in medicine vol. 13 1811616. 2 Mar. 2026, doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1811616 Prescott, Hallie C et al. “Executive Summary: Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2026.” Critical care medicine vol. 54,4 (2026): 715-724. doi:10.1097/CCM.0000000000007089

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. 

“There's a big exam on Friday. Will I get invited to the party? Will I even get into college?” There are so many things bouncing around our teens' heads. No wonder anxiety is at an all-time high. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to discuss why anxiety and depression are affecting so many teens today.Why This MattersTeens today are carrying enormous emotional pressure, often silently. Dads play a critical role in helping teens feel safe, understood, and supported as they navigate anxiety, stress, and emotional struggles.Key TakeawaysTeen girls often feel intense pressure around appearance, relationships, and perfection.Teen boys frequently hide anxiety because they fear looking weak or vulnerable.Doomscrolling and nonstop exposure to negative content can increase anxiety and emotional stress.Emotional struggles are not always obvious, especially in quiet or high-performing kids.Dads need to prioritize listening, empathy, and emotional safety over simply “fixing” problems.Practical Tips for Dads1.    Listen and empathize first.Don't minimize your teen's feelings, even if their worries seem small to you. Their experiences are real to them.2.    Create emotional safety.Let your kids know they can talk honestly without fear of judgment or shame.3.    Teach that stress is normal.Help teens understand that challenges, pressure, and setbacks are part of life and can build resilience.4.    Avoid rescuing too quickly.Support your kids through struggles without solving every problem for them.5.    Pay attention to hidden anxiety.Quiet kids and boys especially may hide emotional struggles behind silence, anger, or withdrawal.6.    Limit unhealthy influences.Monitor social media, doomscrolling, and comparison-heavy content that increases emotional pressure.7.    Teach healthy coping mechanisms.Encourage exercise, sleep, deep breathing, positive thinking, outdoor activity, and face-to-face relationships.8.    Reinforce value outside performance.Help your teens know they are loved for who they are, not just what they achieve.Important Episode Timestamps  [00:00] Why Are So Many Teens Struggling with Anxiety and Depression? Ted introduces the episode's central question and sets up a practical conversation for any dad raising an anxious child. [00:40] Did You Struggle with Anxiety Growing Up?BJ, Bobby, and Ted share their own middle and high school anxiety stories.[02:54] What the Research Says About Anxiety in Teen Boys vs. GirlsPew Research found that anxiety and depression rank as the top struggle for both boys and girls, making it vital dads learn how to help kids with anxiety.[04:22] Girls and Boys Experience Anxiety Differently Girls face unique pressures around appearance, comparison, and performance, while boys deal with anxiety in other areas.[08:19] Why Dads Must Create a Safe Space for Sons to Talk About Anxiety Ted shares how he discovered his son's anxiety through a family friend and makes the case that dads must know how to help sons with anxiety.[09:28] Social Pressure, Bullying, and the Peer Comparison Trap BJ and Bobby break down how fitting in, physical and social bullying, and the pressure to keep up with peers quietly fuel anxiety.[11:25] How Doomscrolling Is Making Teen Anxiety WorseBJ explains why Harvard Health research shows girls are hit harder by doomscrolling than boys.[13:17] The Chemical Reality: Why Teen Girls Can Become Anxious About Being Anxious Bobby shares research from the Child Mind Institute explaining how puberty and emotional sensitivity can cause girls' anxiety to compound while boys' tend to bottle things up.[15:03] Listen, Empathize, and Normalize Anxiety Instead of Trying to Fix It The dads walk through what it actually looks like to show up for an anxious kid.[19:22] The Pro MoveAsk your teen, “What gives you the most anxiety right now, and how do you usually deal with it?” Then listen carefully, empathize honestly, and resist the urge to immediately fix the problem.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 Resources:Episode 2 – How Can I Help My Anxious Kid?Episode 111 – What Should I Do When My Kids Are Scared?5 Ways Parents Cause Their Teens AnxietyWe 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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