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USA Today
06-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
You should eat more cantaloupe this summer. Here's why.
It's here: Cantaloupe season. Cantaloupe is the hydrating, versatile healthy fruit that's synonymous with summer. As you cut into a cantaloupe's understated exterior, a vibrantly colored, orange center appears. From vitamin A to vitamin C, cantaloupe packs a punch with essential nutrients that can help support your immune and digestive systems, studies have shown. USA TODAY previously spoke with two registered dietitians to pull back the curtain on the melon's many health benefits. Read on to learn how incorporating cantaloupe into your day-to-day can help you achieve a well-rounded, balanced diet. Is cantaloupe good for you? Cantaloupe is an excellent addition to your diet if you're 'looking to eat more hydrating foods, eat more anti-inflammatory foods (and) eat foods that are nutrient dense,' Hope Brandt, a registered dietitian, previously told USA TODAY. Cantaloupe is a part of the melon family, and it's closely related to honeydew and watermelon. In the context of a balanced diet, the fruit is a good source of antioxidants, potassium and fiber – nutrients that boost immunity, aid the digestion process and offer protection from chronic diseases, according to a 2023 study. 'The most prevalent benefits that we see is from that beautiful orange color, which is caused by beta-carotene,' Monica D'Agostino, also a registered dietitian, previously told USA TODAY. When beta-carotene enters the body, it converts into vitamin A, which is essential for 'promoting eye health, assisting the body in blood cell production and immune response (and) acting as an antioxidant to help fight free radicals,' she explains. Free radicals wreak havoc on the body by damaging healthy cells, D'Agostino says. Beta-carotene acts as a neutralizer of free radicals, which can help to prevent the progression of diseases, including heart disease and cancer, she adds. 'Eating a diet that is high in antioxidants is something that can help reduce chronic inflammation in our bodies over time,' Brandt says. Cantaloupe's high vitamin C content is also particularly helpful with iron absorption, Brandt adds. Is pineapple good for you? Nutritionists answer commonly-searched questions What foods does cantaloupe pair well with? Cantaloupe is a refreshing addition to summer salads and snack plates, and pairing it alongside foods rich in antioxidants, fiber and hydration can help you attain nutrient diversity. When consumed alongside other high-fiber fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes, cantaloupe can 'be incorporated as a way to increase that overall fiber and water in the body, which will assist (with) potential digestive issues,' D'Agostino says. Eating cantaloupe alongside foods such as berries, nuts, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are among a few examples, she says. Ultimately, variety is key, and to achieve a well-balanced diet, it's important to eat a range of nutrient-dense fruits, D'Agostino emphasizes. Beyond cantaloupe, there's a number of fruits that tout similar health benefits – grapefruit, pomegranate and papaya are also considered to be high-potassium, high-fiber and antioxidant-rich foods, according to studies. In a salad mixed with leafy greens, cantaloupe offers a surprising benefit, Brandt adds. Leafy greens are packed with non-heme iron, which is the iron found in plant-based foods, according to Harvard Health. The body often needs a little extra help when absorbing non-heme iron, and the vitamin C found in cantaloupe can guide this process along more efficiently, Brandt explains. What does vitamin A do? Plus which foods you should eat to get more. How much cantaloupe should you eat? One cup of freshly cubed cantaloupe contains 53 calories, which is equivalent to one serving. A serving alone surpasses your daily dose of vitamin A, contains 6% of your daily need of fiber and is nearly enough to meet your daily recommended need of vitamin C, per WebMD. According to the World Health Organization, every day you should aim to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables, totaling around 80 grams per portion. If you enjoy cantaloupe, and want to add it to your regular rotation of fruits, D'Agostino says the fruit can be a great option to fill one to two of the WHO's recommended servings.
Wall Street Journal
30-06-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
CNN, MSNBC insist anti-ICE demonstrations have been ‘mostly peaceful' despite widespread unrest
CNN and MSNBC have bent over backwards to remind viewers that anti-ICE demonstrations and riots causing turmoil and unrest across the country were "mostly peaceful," according to a new study from the Media Research Center. Los Angeles, the epicenter of the anti-ICE chaos, has been hit with continued disorder and flash mob-style looting incidents as law enforcement has been forced to make mass arrests. Videos and photos of the disorder have taken the internet by storm and some businesses have even boarded up their shops. Anti-ICE protesters have also clashed with police in New York City, where several police vehicles were set on fire inside an NYPD parking lot overnight Wednesday. In Chicago, a car drove through a crowd of demonstrators Tuesday night as hundreds of anti-ICE protesters gathered, and multiple police vehicles have been vandalized in that city, too. National Guard To Be Deployed In Los Angeles County As Anti-ice Protests Rage: Border Czar Tom Homan While major cities such as L.A., New York and Chicago have received the most attention, there have also been anti-ICE demonstrations in Washington, North Carolina, Missouri, Texas, Indiana, Colorado, Georgia, and a variety of other areas. Through it all, CNN and MSNBC have continued to insist the demonstrations and riots were "mostly peaceful." The Media Research Center (MRC) analyzed all coverage from June 7-11 and found a staggering 211 examples of CNN and MSNBC personalities insisting the chaos was "largely peaceful," "mostly peaceful" or something similar. Read On The Fox News App CNN was responsible for 123 claims that the riots were "peaceful," while MSNBC reminded viewers 88 times, according to the MRC. California Democrat Demands Ice 'Retreat' So Locals Can Be 'Given The Opportunity To Restore Order' NewsBusters senior research analyst Bill D'Agostino, who conducted the MRC study, noticed that whenever there was violence, CNN and MSNBC attributed it to a nebulous, separate group that had no connection with the "peaceful protesters." D'Agostino told Fox News Digital he "counted any assertion that specifically [said] these riots or protests were 'peaceful,' 'largely peaceful,' 'mostly peaceful,' or any other permutation thereof," during segments in which the violence had been acknowledged or shown on screen. "No reporter acknowledged any link between the peaceful and violent elements of the crowds. The rioters were exclusively framed as 'rogue actors,' or 'lone wolves,' and there was never any assertion that they might share common cause with the more peaceful individuals," D'Agostino told Fox News Digital. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "Conversely, there was also no instance in which a reporter acknowledged that the National Guard and Marines had been mobilized exclusively to address the violent elements of the crowd," D'Agostino continued. "There were numerous complaints about the use of military force against 'peaceful protesters.'" D'Agostino also only found one instance in which a journalist from CNN or MSNBC referred to the chaos unfolding in Los Angeles as a "riot," which CNN's Jake Tapper did on June 7. Fox News Digital's Audrey Conklin contributed to this report. Original article source: CNN, MSNBC insist anti-ICE demonstrations have been 'mostly peaceful' despite widespread unrest
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chuckey Doak student wins $500 for essay on police's use of deadly force
AFTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — A rising sophomore at Chuckey Doak High School won $500 after placing first in the Seventh Annual Federal Court Civics Essay Contest. The United States District Court of Eastern Tennessee held a celebration at the federal courthouse in Knoxville on Tuesday to recognize Gabriella D'Agostino's accomplishment, along with the second and third-place winners. 2 Sullivan Co. deputies pull woman from burning home The civics essay contest was open to high school students attending public and private schools, as well as homeschooled students, in 24 East Tennessee counties. The 2025 essay prompt asked students to research the meaning of the term 'reasonableness' in regard to the Fourth Amendment's prohibition of unreasonable force by law enforcement. Contestants wrote about the factors courts should consider when deciding if an officer's use of deadly force is reasonable. D'Agostino wrote in her essay that deadly force by officers is a necessary, albeit highly consequential, part of law enforcement in the country that must be carefully scrutinized. 'Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that deadly force remains an exceptional response, reserved for situations where there is a genuine, imminent, and severe threat,' D'Agostino wrote in her essay. Second place was awarded $300, and third place received $200. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Indiana high school sports conference facing pressure to end DEI quotas
A legal firm and an activist group are pressuring the Indiana High School Athletics Association (IHSAA) board of directors, urging it to get rid of two DEI quotas for board members. The current criteria for the board's members includes a requirement for two female members and two members who are racial minorities. "The Board of Directors shall be comprised of nineteen board seats. Twelve board seats shall be filled by any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats shall be filled by Two (2) qualified female representatives, Two (2) qualified minorities," the policy states. Now, the law firm, Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), and the activist group, Equal Protection Project (EPP), have sent a letter to the IHSAA board of directors, objecting to this criteria and demanding change. "No one should be denied the opportunity to serve on a public board due to their race or sex. Our Constitution and civil rights law demand that individuals be judged on their character, qualifications, and achievements, not on characteristics they cannot control. IHSAA has a constitutional duty to treat all Board of Director nominees equally under the law," part of the letter reads. "Race- and sex-based quotas like those used by IHSAA perpetuate stereotypes, patronize the qualified, and undermine the ability of other qualified citizens to serve their communities. We strongly urge this Board to reconsider its use of these unconstitutional quotas." Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Laura D'Agostino condemned the IHSAA's criteria. "Public boards should reflect the talents and commitment of all citizens, not arbitrary categories of race or sex. Every individual who wants to step up and serve their community should be encouraged to do so based on what they bring to the table, not held back because of who they are," D'Agostino told Fox News Digital. PLF and EPP ended the letter by providing a deadline of May 30 for the IHSAA to respond with an agreement to remove those two requirements for its board of directors. EPP founder William A. Jacobson suggested further legal steps could be taken if the deadline passes with no agreement. "We hope that IHSAA will do the right thing and voluntarily remedy the discriminatory bylaws provisions, but if it does not, all legal options are on the table," Jacobson told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital has reached out to the IHSAA for comment. Recent executive orders by President Donald Trump have targeted DEI in both public institutions and the private sector, and many states have passed their own laws to prohibit DEI quotas in taxpayer-funded organizations. Trump's day one executive order, which the GSA is aligning its actions with, directed the federal contracting process to "be streamlined to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil-rights laws." The order also commanded the Office of Federal Contract Compliance to "immediately cease" promoting "diversity" and any encouragement of federal contractors and subcontractors to engage in affirmative action-like efforts that consider race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion or national origin when making hiring decisions. Meanwhile, in Indiana, a state bill authored by Republican Sens. Tyler Johnson and Gary Byrne to outlaw "discrimination" in state education, public employment and licensing settings that is "based on a personal characteristic of the person," was signed by Gov. Mike Braun on May 1. Braun signed an executive order in January to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion in all state agencies and replace it with what he calls "MEI" – merit, excellence and innovation. Under that executive order, government offices cannot use state funds, property or resources to support DEI initiatives or require job candidates to issue DEI statements. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
