Troy Warren

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US Extends Ban on Nonessential Travel Along Mexican, Canadian Borders

US Extends Ban on Nonessential Travel Along Mexican, Canadian Borders

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel   The United States government announced it has extended its ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico as part of an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. According to The Associated Press, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Friday the ban has been extended through at least September 21 as a result of the rising number of Delta-variant COVID-19 cases. Homeland Security officials said they are working with public health and medical experts to determine a method to “safely and sustainably resume normal travel.” The travel…
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COVID anxiety rising amid delta surge, AP-NORC poll finds

COVID anxiety rising amid delta surge, AP-NORC poll finds

COVID-19, Health, In The News
By JAMES ANDERSON and HANNAH FINGERHUT, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #COVID-19 DENVER — Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter, a new poll shows, as the delta variant rages, more states and school districts adopt mask and vaccination requirements and the nation’s hospitals once again fill to capacity. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research also finds that majorities of American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.…
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Functional medicine: what it is and whether it’s right for you

Functional medicine: what it is and whether it’s right for you

Health
By Andrea Clement, for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health More large systems incorporating functional medicine as part of their care models Functional medicine is a unique health care model that is growing in popularity among clinicians nationwide as demand increases among the patient population, particularly among people coping with chronic illness. According to the Institute for Functional Medicine, the model “is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness… (requiring) a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors, and (then leveraging…
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Housing Market Update: 5% of Home Sellers Dropped Their Price in Recent Weeks

Housing Market Update: 5% of Home Sellers Dropped Their Price in Recent Weeks

Real Estate
by Tim Ellis | RedFin.Com Troy Warren for CNT #RealEstate   As demand eases and sellers adjust their price expectations, the housing market is slowly aligning to typical seasonal patterns. The average share of homes with price drops each week is rapidly climbing during a time of year when it is usually relatively flat. This measure has now passed 5%—its highest level since the four-week period ending October 10, 2019. That said, home prices are still rising and homes are selling very quickly, just slightly slower than before. Homebuying demand remains strong and the market is tipped heavily in sellers’ favor.…
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NATIONAL SPUMONI DAY

NATIONAL SPUMONI DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL SPUMONI DAY National Spumoni Day on August 21st celebrates a delicious frozen treat which hails from southern Italy.  Traditionally, three molded layers of flavored gelato create a unique dessert. The creamy creation often includes candied fruits and nuts in two layers and with a third chocolate layer. According to a Chicago Tribune article from July 4, 1979, a “genuine spumoni” recipe was brought to the United States from Nola, Italy in 1905. Salvatore Lezza started a bakery in Chicago along with his wife, Lucia. Their traditional recipe called for three layers of semifreddo – an almond…
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How Hollywood Is Navigating Busy Events Season Amid Delta Variant Surge: “You’ve Got to Be Nimble”

How Hollywood Is Navigating Busy Events Season Amid Delta Variant Surge: “You’ve Got to Be Nimble”

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BY CHRIS GARDNER, KIRSTEN CHUBA Troy Warren for CNT #EditorsPicks #COVID-19 #Entertainment From added costs of rapid COVID-19 tests to making space for the unvaccinated, insiders open up on how to plan events at this phase of the pandemic. “Safely.” That’s the word Cynthia Erivo employs in describing how she’s stepping out this awards season, one that has, once again, been dented by a still-burning pandemic. “I’m approaching it safely as I possibly can but I’m excited to see people. We haven’t had a chance to see people for such a long time in these spaces,” says the star, nominated for her turn as the…
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Disney Makes First Move in Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Suit

Disney Makes First Move in Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Black Widow’ Suit

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BY ERIQ GARDNER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Business Pushing for arbitration, Disney's lawyers update the movie's box office and streaming take, saying it has outgrossed some other Marvel films with an "impressive pandemic-era showing." Disney is demanding that Scarlett Johansson’s suit over her Black Widow pay be moved to arbitration. The filings came near midnight on Friday evening in Los Angeles Superior Court. The company has also revealed that on Aug. 10, it initiated arbitration against her. In her complaint, Johansson alleges her contract was breached when the superhero film was released on Disney+. The actress earns bonuses when Black Widow reaches certain box office…
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Netflix Taps PepsiCo’s Sergio Ezama As Chief Talent Officer

Netflix Taps PepsiCo’s Sergio Ezama As Chief Talent Officer

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BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Digital The executive replaces Jessica Neal and will begin at the streamer in September. Netflix has hired PepsiCo’s Sergio Ezama as the streamer’s next chief talent officer, a company spokesperson confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. Ezama will begin at Netflix in mid-September after serving as PepsiCo’s global chief talent officer and chief human resources officer. At the streaming company, Ezama will begin remotely from New York but will ultimately work out of Netflix’s multiple global offices. Ezama will replace Jessica Neal, who left Netflix in April after a total of 12 years at the…
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