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New York Post
4 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Tech company breaks ground on LI, makes big pledge to bring jobs back from China, India
A Long Island-based tech company said its bringing jobs back home from China and India, pledging to open four factories in Suffolk County. Orbic North America announced its 'Project Patriot' Wednesday — that would mean three new solar-powered factories in Hauppauge and one in Bay Shore opening their doors at the start of next year, bringing 1,000 manufacturing jobs back to America. 'I keep getting asked, 'why,' but I don't think I need to debate with anyone,' Narula said of moving manufacturing to New York and possibly seeing a cut in profits to do so. Advertisement 3 Orbic North America, a Long Island-based tech company, is bringing jobs back home from China and India, while also planning to build four factories across Suffolk County. Brandon Cruz 'We're going to be able to produce more volume and sell more units, so it will offset everything — there will be no loss in profits,' he told The Post. Narula said the company — whose products include phones, computers and parts — will now be able to pump out over 5,000 units a year, thousands more than they were making overseas. Advertisement James Gowen, senior vice president of Supply Chain for Verizon — who is partnered with Orbic North America to power their tech — said that Verizon unequivocally supports the move. 'Our commitment is to invest in America,' he said. Narula said the move had nothing to do with Trump's tariff policy, and said the move was in the works prior to the election. 3 CEO Mike Narula said he isn't debating anyone about relocating manufacturing to the Big Apple, despite potentially seeing a cut in potential profits. Brandon Cruz Advertisement 3 Narula told The Post, 'We're going to be able to produce more volume and sell more units, so it will offset everything — there will be no loss in profits.' Brandon Cruz 'We couldn't have gotten this far if this was just a reaction to his announcement in January,' he said. 'But we need to take control of the supply chain and other manufacturing that needs to be done here.' Advertisement Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine attended the announcement and shared his appreciation for the company 'leading the way and providing the future' for other businesses and Long Islanders. 'Orbic will play a key role in helping define a new era in the Long Island business community,' Romaine told The Post. 'We're looking forward to seeing them open their doors and create hundreds of jobs for Long Island.'
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC orders community service to Pocso accused, revokes FIR
The Delhi high court has directed aman to offer one month community service at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital while quashing an FIR against him in 2019 for allegedly harassing a minor girl to share her private photographs in exchange for money. The court said the direction has been ordered as a 'measure of accountability and reflection'. 'The facts narrated disclose a pattern emblematic of the darker undercurrents of the social media age, where technology is misused to exert control, including fear and compromise dignity,' justice Sanjeev Narula said in his May 27 verdict, which was released on May 31. The matter arose when the man filed a plea last month, seeking to quash the FIR registered in 2019, asserting that he had settled a deed with the girl on May 6 2025 and she had given a no-objection to quashing the FIR. The judge has also imposed ₹50,000 penalty on the individual, observing that the behaviour reflected a 'gross misuse of digital platform and disregard for consent and personal dignity'. In the nine-page order, he added, 'The allegations pertain to a deeply troubling pattern of coercion and intimidation directed at a school-going minor, including threats to publicly disseminate her private photographs in exchange for money.' Notably, the FIR against the man was registered under sections 354 (outraging woman's modesty), 354C (voyeurism), 506 (criminal intimidation), 509 (outraging woman's modesty by words, gesture), 384 (extortion) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 12 (sexual harassment of a child) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. The judge also agreed to revoke the FIR after the complainant said that the pendency of the criminal case was acting as a serious impediment to her future opportunities and personal relationships, including prospects to marry. 'At the outset, the court was not inclined to quash the FIR in a perfunctory manner. However, after a detailed and careful interaction with the complainant and her mother, it emerged that they have consciously chosen to move on from the incident. They expressed that the complainant is currently exploring matrimonial prospects, and that the pendency of a criminal case may result as a serious impediment to her future opportunities and personal relationships,' justice Narula added.
India Today
24-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
How low vitamin D at birth could predict future mental illnesses like autism
A newborn with low levels of vitamin D could be more likely to develop mental health conditions like autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and schizophrenia later in life, according to a Lancet study involving the University of is supposed to be the largest population-based study to date looking at vitamin D and mental disorders, published in assessed the vitamin D status of over 71,000 individuals, many of whom had been diagnosed with mental health disorders during childhood or early John McGrath from Queensland Brain Institute, who led the study in collaboration with Denmark's Aarhus University and the State Serum Institute, said that the team examined six mental disorders: major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and anorexia nervosa."We found evidence that people with lower vitamin D concentration as a baby had an increased risk of schizophrenia, ASD and ADHD,' McGrath added that their findings support the idea that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and early life may help reduce the risk of developing certain mental disorders later on. People with lower vitamin D concentration as a baby had an increased risk of schizophrenia. () advertisement"Vitamin D is important for a baby's brain development, and low vitamin D levels are common in pregnant women across the globe," he understand the broader impact of this research, spoke to Dr Himani Narula Khanna, a developmental behavioural paediatrician and adolescent mental health expert, who confirmed that a growing number of studies have drawn similar referred to earlier research, including a 2016 cohort study in Denmark and another in Finland, which found that babies born to mothers with low vitamin D levels had a higher risk of developing schizophrenia, ADHD, and autism symptoms in childhood or adulthood."Among these, schizophrenia and autism have shown a twofold increase in risk with low vitamin D levels. ADHD, depression and anxiety have also been linked, though the evidence is slightly more variable," she to Dr. Narula, vitamin D has a huge impact on brain development. It helps regulate neurotrophic factors, which support neuron growth and also influences the brain's dopamine and serotonin systems, which are crucial for mood and emotional regulation. 'Vitamin D also helps reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain and supports the formation of neural pathways. All of these are important for healthy brain development," she what's the best way to ensure enough vitamin D during pregnancy? Dr. Narula recommends daily supplements of 600 to 2000 IU (International Units) of vitamin D3, or even up to 4000 IU under a doctor's advice.'Sunlight exposure, about 10 to 30 minutes several times a week, can also help, but this depends on skin tone, clothing and where you live,' she sources include fatty fish like salmon and sardines, egg yolks, fish liver oil, fortified dairy or plant-based milk, and certain cereals and juices. Low vitamin D levels are common in pregnant women across the globe. () However, she added, 'Vitamin D is hard to get in sufficient amounts through food alone, which is why supplements are often necessary.'Importantly, vitamin D deficiency is not the only factor that may increase the risk of mental illness.'Other contributors include genetic predisposition, maternal stress or infections during pregnancy, exposure to air pollution, poor nutrition, low birth weight, and lack of emotional stimulation in early life,' Dr. Narula to vitamin D-rich foods and supplements is also a challenge. 'In low-income countries, fortified foods may not be common, and supplements may be too expensive or unavailable,' she in wealthier countries, people with darker skin or those who avoid sun exposure due to cultural practices can be at higher Reel
14-05-2025
- Health
FDA to review nutrients in baby formula: 3 things for parents to know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to review the nutrition quality of infant formula sold in the United States, a review the agency says is the first of its kind in over 30 years. The FDA said Tuesday that the review -- part of its "Operation Stork Speed" initiative -- will look at whether current nutrient requirements need to be updated, including whether additional nutrients need to be considered. "Every child deserves a healthy start," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose agency oversees the FDA, said in a statement Tuesday. "By taking a hard, honest look at the nutrients in infant formula, we're ensuring that parents have the tools to give their children the best nutrition from the very beginning." The FDA's announcement comes three years after a baby formula shortage escalated to a national crisis due to a voluntary product recall of the one of the country's top baby formula producers. Here are three questions answered for parents and caregivers. 1. What is the timing of the FDA's review? It remains unclear at this time how long the nutrient review and could take. To begin the review, the FDA issued a request for information, as required by law, on Tuesday. The FDA also is seeking public input about whether existing nutrient requirements should be revised based on the latest scientific data. As of now, the FDA is accepting information from the public up until Sept. 11. The FDA will then convene a public panel in early June. Under current law, the HHS secretary reviews the table of required nutrients every four years as appropriate. 2. What should parents look for in infant formula? Since many organs rapidly develop in the first year of life, infants have special nutritional needs -- missing even a few days of formula can be harmful for an infant's development. Parents are encouraged to talk to their pediatrician about their child's nutritional plan. According to ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, parents should closely read the label of infant formula and make sure the formula is fortified with iron. If parents are using a powder formula, they should make sure the water they are adding to the formula is clean, according to Narula. Both Narula and the American Academy of Pediatrics warn against trying to make your own homemade infant formula using store-bought ingredients. Homemade formulas "are risky … and may not be safe or meet your baby's nutritional needs," the AAP warns. Going above the maximum dose of a substance can be dangerous -- many nutrients are toxic to infants at high concentrations -- and the FDA reports that some babies fed homemade formula have been hospitalized for hypocalcemia (low calcium), which can cause seizures and heart problems. 3. What nutrients are required to be in infant formula? The FDA currently specifies 30 nutrients that must be included in infant formulas. There are minimum amounts for all 30 nutrients and maximum amounts for 10 nutrients, according to the agency. Among the nutrients currently required are protein and fat, as well as vitamins A, D, E, K, folic acid, iron, magnesium and zinc. The FDA is the federal agency that oversees the "safety, nutritional adequacy, packaging, and labeling" of infant formula products, according to its website. When an infant formula is brought to market, FDA investigators are tasked with ensuring it meets federal nutrition and labeling requirements. The FDA is also the agency tasked with conducting annual inspections of facilities that manufacture infant formulas and making sure the water used to manufacture formulas meets federal safety standards.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA to review nutrients in baby formula: 3 things for parents to know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to review the nutrition quality of infant formula sold in the United States, a review the agency says is the first of its kind in over 30 years. The FDA said Tuesday that the review -- part of its "Operation Stork Speed" initiative -- will look at whether current nutrient requirements need to be updated, including whether additional nutrients need to be considered. "Every child deserves a healthy start," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose agency oversees the FDA, said in a statement Tuesday. "By taking a hard, honest look at the nutrients in infant formula, we're ensuring that parents have the tools to give their children the best nutrition from the very beginning." The FDA's announcement comes three years after a baby formula shortage escalated to a national crisis due to a voluntary product recall of the one of the country's top baby formula producers. Here are three questions answered for parents and caregivers. It remains unclear at this time how long the nutrient review and could take. To begin the review, the FDA issued a request for information, as required by law, on Tuesday. The FDA also is seeking public input about whether existing nutrient requirements should be revised based on the latest scientific data. As of now, the FDA is accepting information from the public up until Sept. 11. Moms turn to social media for help amid baby formula shortage The FDA will then convene a public panel in early June. Under current law, the HHS secretary reviews the table of required nutrients every four years as appropriate. Since many organs rapidly develop in the first year of life, infants have special nutritional needs -- missing even a few days of formula can be harmful for an infant's development. Parents are encouraged to talk to their pediatrician about their child's nutritional plan. How the FDA is responding to critical baby formula shortage According to ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, parents should closely read the label of infant formula and make sure the formula is fortified with iron. If parents are using a powder formula, they should make sure the water they are adding to the formula is clean, according to Narula. Both Narula and the American Academy of Pediatrics warn against trying to make your own homemade infant formula using store-bought ingredients. Homemade formulas "are risky … and may not be safe or meet your baby's nutritional needs," the AAP warns. Going above the maximum dose of a substance can be dangerous -- many nutrients are toxic to infants at high concentrations -- and the FDA reports that some babies fed homemade formula have been hospitalized for hypocalcemia (low calcium), which can cause seizures and heart problems. The FDA currently specifies 30 nutrients that must be included in infant formulas. There are minimum amounts for all 30 nutrients and maximum amounts for 10 nutrients, according to the agency. Among the nutrients currently required are protein and fat as well as Vitamins A, D, E, K, folic acid, iron, magnesium and zinc. The FDA is the federal agency that oversees the "safety, nutritional adequacy, packaging, and labeling" of infant formula products, according to its website. When an infant formula is brought to market, FDA investigators are tasked with ensuring it meets federal nutrition and labeling requirements. The FDA is also the agency tasked with conducting annual inspections of facilities that manufacture infant formulas and making sure the water used to manufacture formulas meets federal safety standards. FDA to review nutrients in baby formula: 3 things for parents to know originally appeared on
