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Florida medical providers navigate national shortage of IV fluids, dialysis solution ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida medical providers navigate national shortage of IV fluids, dialysis solution ahead of Hurricane MiltonFlorida medical providers are navigating a national shortage of IV fluids and dialysis solution after a major manufacturer suffered damage during Hurricane Helene.
International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon
Read full article: International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moonAn international group of astronomers has joined calls to create a standard for keeping time on the moon, where seconds tick by faster.
John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and 'major breakthrough' in climate talks
Read full article: John Kerry reflects on time as top US climate negotiator and 'major breakthrough' in climate talksJohn Kerry feels he’s going out on a high note as he retires from leading U.S. efforts in international negotiations to confront ever-worsening climate change.
Time’s running out to get this Apple TV and Siri Remote Refurb for only $69.97
Read full article: Time’s running out to get this Apple TV and Siri Remote Refurb for only $69.97December 3 is the deadline to get this refurbished 4th Gen Apple TV for only $69.97. Enjoy high quality resolution, AirPlay, Apple TV, and more.
‘We can’t take it for granted’: Advocates rally Saturday as early voting nears end in Duval County
Read full article: ‘We can’t take it for granted’: Advocates rally Saturday as early voting nears end in Duval CountyTime is running out to vote early in Duval County. Sunday is the last day. That’s why a group of grassroots organizations hit the streets Saturday morning on the Northside with a clear message.
Let’s get a few things straight about daylight saving time, this meteorologist says
Read full article: Let’s get a few things straight about daylight saving time, this meteorologist saysEarlier this week, the Senate unanimously approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent next year.
Deadline for Duval County school choice application is Sunday
Read full article: Deadline for Duval County school choice application is SundayDeadline to to apply for a magnet or special transfer option school is Sunday, February 28th, at 11:59 p.m.DUVAL COUNTY, Fla., – Time is running out for Duval County parents to submit their children’s school choice applications for the next school year. Duval County Public Schools sent out an email on Friday, reminding parents to submit their applications by 11:59 p.m. Sunday. If you think your child might do even better in a choice school, now is the time to act for next school year! The deadline to apply for a magnet or special transfer option school is this Sunday, Feb. 28, at 11:59 p.m. Duval County Public SchoolsDCPS is offering parents the chance to transfer students to their school of choice, like magnet or special transfer option schools for the 2021-22 school year. Dr. Barbara Sistrunk and Jennifer Marcellus work for the Duval County school district.
Oscars shortlist includes ‘Collective' and ‘MLK/FBI'
Read full article: Oscars shortlist includes ‘Collective' and ‘MLK/FBI'The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday unveiled its shortlists for several categories, including documentary feature, international feature, original song, original score, visual effects and makeup and hairstyling. Titles as diverse as “Tenet” (for score and visual effects), “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” (for the original song “Wuhan Flu”), “Eurovision Song Contest” (for song) and “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Story” (for score, song and makeup) are in the initial mix. The Korean American film “Minari," which was controversially nominated for a foreign language Golden Globe, was not eligible in the same category for the Oscars. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross could find themselves double nominees, as both “Soul” and “Mank” were shortlisted for original score. Winners will be announced at the 93rd Oscars on Sunday, April 25, which will be telecast live on ABC.
Hangover help: Science-backed remedies that work
Read full article: Hangover help: Science-backed remedies that workEating a good breakfast can also normalize your blood sugar levels, which could lessen your discomfort. One study found red ginseng reduced blood alcohol levels and hangover severity. Prickly pear extract decreased symptoms and cut the risk of hangover severity in half. Another trick to skip—the old “hair of the dog.” Drinking during a hangover can be dangerous. Interestingly, darker-hued drinks, such as bourbon, red wine, and rum, are more likely to cause a hangover because they contain higher concentrations of compounds called congeners.
Biden, Harris named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'
Read full article: Biden, Harris named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'WASHINGTON – Time magazine has named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris its “Person of the Year.”Time's editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal says Biden and Harris won the honor for “changing the American story, for showing that the forces of empathy are greater than the furies of division, for sharing a vision of healing in a grieving world.”Felsenthal notes, “Every elected President since FDR has at some point during his term been a Person of the Year, nearly a dozen of those in a presidential election year. This is the first time we have included a Vice President.”Time's other Person of the Year candidates were President Donald Trump; frontline health care workers and Dr. Anthony Fauci; and the movement for racial justice. Also Thursday, Time named the Korean boy band BTS its Entertainer of the Year and named Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James its Athlete of the Year.
Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the Year
Read full article: Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the YearNEW YORK – BTS has had more than just a “Dynamite” year — they've become such a global phenomenon that Time magazine named the South Korean group its 2020 Entertainer of the Year. The magazine cited BTS' massive global presence amid the pandemic, including leveraging their massive fan base to support causes like Black Lives Matter. 1 hit “Dynamite.” The song in November brought BTS its first Grammy nomination. “There are times when I’m still taken aback by all the unimaginable things that are happening,” BTS member Suga told Time for an interview that accompanied the announcement. That’s no small thing, but his true influence was what he did off of the court,” said Goldberger.
Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'
Read full article: Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'LONE TREE, Colo. – A 15-year-old Colorado high school student and young scientist who has used artificial intelligence and created apps to tackle contaminated drinking water, cyberbullying, opioid addiction and other social problems has been named Time Magazine's first-ever “Kid of the Year." Rao told The Associated Press in a Zoom interview from her home Friday that the prize is "nothing that I could have ever imagined. Rao has partnered with rural schools; museums; science, technology, engineering and mathematics organizations; and other institutions to run innovation workshops for thousands of other students. Science and technology are being employed as never before to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, global warming and a host of other issues, she noted. “Anybody can do science.”Time was planning a Kid of the Year broadcast special at 7:30 p.m. EST (5:30 p.m. MST) on Nickelodeon.
Academics, video game makers team up in rare collaboration
Read full article: Academics, video game makers team up in rare collaborationLONDON – A study by Oxford University researchers on how playing video games affects mental health used data from video game makers, marking what the authors say is a rare collaboration between academics and the game industry. Lack of transparency from game makers has long been an issue for scientists hoping to better understand player behaviors. The video game industry has previously been reluctant to work with independent scientists, the paper noted. Such partnerships might be needed for future research on the booming video game industry. “This is correlational data, and so we cannot estimate the causal effect of video games on well-being," said Hilgard.
Libyan factions sign countrywide UN-brokered cease-fire
Read full article: Libyan factions sign countrywide UN-brokered cease-fireThe United Nations said Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, that the two sides in Libyan military talks had reached a "historic achievement" with a permanent cease-fire agreement across the war-torn North African country. The agreement also involves the formation of a joint military force and a way to monitor violations, Williams said. “I appeal to all Libya: Be one hand,” he added, warning of polarization by factions. To maintain the cease-fire, the two sides agreed to establish a “joint police operations room” that will help secure areas following the withdrawal of armed groups. The rivals also agreed to form a “joint limited military force" of personnel who report to the U.N.'s Joint Military Commission.
Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debate
Read full article: Asian shares, US futures gain after last Trump-Biden debateShares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after President Donald Trump and his challenger former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in their second and final debate before the Nov. 3 election. “Meanwhile, discussion relevant to the post-election economic outlook was limited, particularly from President Trump." U.S. stock futures shifted from modest losses to less than 0.1% gains in the debate's aftermath. India's Sensex rose 0.3% and shares rose in Southeast Asia. Align Technology, which makes Invisalign teeth straighteners, surged 35% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after its earnings report blew past Wall Street’s expectations.
New this week: Patty Smyth, 'The Right Stuff' and 'Time'
Read full article: New this week: Patty Smyth, 'The Right Stuff' and 'Time'Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— Jay-Z’s Roc Nation entertainment company has curated an album focused on social justice to be released Friday. — It’s taken nearly three decades but Scandal rocker Patty Smyth is releasing her first album of original material on Friday. Fans of that show will find similar style, cars, clothes and alpha male energy in “The Right Stuff,” an eight-part series based on Tom Wolfe's book. The show, about demon-hunting brothers Dean and Sam Winchester (Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki), debuted the same year as YouTube.
Get your tickets to the Jacksonville Image Awards
Read full article: Get your tickets to the Jacksonville Image AwardsThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Time is running out to get your tickets to the Jacksonville Image Awards if you haven’t already done so. The inaugural event, sponsored by the Cochran Firm, recognizes outstanding achievements in the African American community. So far, over 200 of the 250 tickets available for this first-of-its-kind awards show have been claimed.
High school cross country: Top runners, times of 2019
Read full article: High school cross country: Top runners, times of 2019Girls cross country athletes compete during the Katie Caples Invitational on Sept. 21 at Bishop Kenny. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - High school cross country season has officially reached the halfway mark. Will Livesay, Fleming Island, 16:27.10, Bale-n-Trail6. Elizabeth Iliff, Creekside, 19:04, Katie Caples Invitational7. Mei Chang, Fleming Island, 19:21.30, Bale-n-Trail10.
Time's cover lists 253 US cities that have seen a mass shooting this year
Read full article: Time's cover lists 253 US cities that have seen a mass shooting this yearThere are 253 US cities listed on Time magazine's latest cover, each one has experienced a mass shooting this year. Those are just a handful of the 253 US cities listed on Time magazine's latest cover, which hits newsstands on Friday. What all of those cities have in common: Each experienced a mass shooting this year. "At a certain point, I started stepping back and thinking about the actual cities that I'm writing," Mavroudis said. "If you start looking a little closer at the details, you realize that every single one of these names represents actual incidents," Mavroudis said.
Home damaged by Irma? Maybe the state of Florida will buy it
Read full article: Home damaged by Irma? Maybe the state of Florida will buy itJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Worried about your home getting swamped by the next hurricane to impact Florida? There might be a way to unload it and put those fears to rest. In the hopes of reducing the risk of flooding in residential neighborhoods, the state of Florida has launched the Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program to buy homes in flood-prone areas. To learn more, visit the programs page on the Florida Department of Economic Opportunitys website. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Megan Markle and Prince Harry Among Time's Most Influential People on the Internet
Read full article: Megan Markle and Prince Harry Among Time's Most Influential People on the InternetIncluded on the list are none other than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Also included on the newly released list are a number of hit-making performers like Ariana Grande, BTS and Lil Nas X. President Donald J. Trump once again made Times list for his massive social media presence as well. Over the weekend, Meghan and Harry attended the London premiere of The Lion King, where they had their fateful meeting with Beyonce and JAY-Z. RELATED CONTENT:Meghan Markle Admits to Pharrell Williams 'They Don't Make It Easy'Why 'The Lion King' Is Extra Special to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (Exclusive)Watch Billy Eichner Nervously Prepare to Meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at 'Lion King' Premiere
Workshop provides no consensus on half-cent sales tax plan
Read full article: Workshop provides no consensus on half-cent sales tax planTime is running out for the Jacksonville City Council to make a decision about the half-cent sales tax proposed by the Duval County School Board if the council wants the referendum on November's... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.