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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
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More hot days mean higher pregnancy risk, according to climate research
As average temperatures heat up across the world, it's posing a threat to global pregnancies. According to a report from Climate Central, nearly ever country on earth is seeing more days with extreme heat, linked with higher pregnancy risks. ALSO READ: In 2024, North Carolina saw 2nd warmest year and despite drought, Helene kept rainfall above average The study tracked the number of days between 2020 and 2024 a country, state or city experienced temperatures above the 95th percentile of the 30-year average temperatures. For example, in Charlotte, 95% of the time we should expect temperatures to be below 94 degrees. During the years in this study, the researchers found the city hit those temperatures about 13 times a year, 11 more days than researchers would expect to find if the city wasn't experiencing a warming trend due to climate change. The more of these warmer days we see, the riskier things can get for vulnerable populations like young children and expectant mothers. Dr. Melissa Woolworth, an academic specialist at OB/Gyn at Atrium Health, explains that due to the increased blood flow women experience during pregnancy, they're more at risk for heat stress and dehydration. 'If mom's really overheated, the body's really going to divert blood flow to the skin to try and cool her off better, and that's going to affect blood flow to the placenta,' she said. 'When mom's not feeling well, we definitely see that baby is suffering from those effects as well.' This can lead to pre-term labor, lower weights and in the worst cases, higher risks of a stillborn birth. According to Woolworth, the risk is highest in the third trimester, but prolonged exposure to heat poses a threat at every stage of pregnancy. 'There are some effects for first trimester moms, as well,' she said. 'We know there's an increased risk for miscarriage and congenital anomalies.' The Climate Central Study looked at 247 countries in total, finding the highest increases in pregnancy heat risk days in the Caribbean, parts of Central and South America as well as the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Across the United States, the study found on average pregnancy heat risk days doubled, but the worst increases were primarily concentrated in the Southwest. To help pregnant patients cope with higher temperatures, Woolworth advises anyone expecting to limit their time outside, drink plenty of fluids and if they need to be outside to stick to shady areas. She also advises medical providers to be aware of patients who may not have reliable access to air conditioning. 'A lot of our patients who are under resourced face these types of effects of dehydration and heat a little bit more profoundly,' she said. 'If they're feeling bad or their baby's not moving well, then definitely encourage them to seek medical attention.' VIDEO: Heat and humidity to bring mosquitoes back to the Carolinas
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump orders ‘ideology' removed from Smithsonian. What about NC sit-ins exhibit?
President Donald Trump issued an executive order last month putting Vice President JD Vance and an attorney in charge of finding and 'removing improper ideology' from monuments, museums and the National Zoo overseen by the Department of Interior. On Thursday, the news outlet BlackPressUSA published a report that an exhibit from a historic moment in the Civil Rights Movement, Greensboro's F.W. Woolworth Company lunch counter, fell victim to Trump's order. BlackPressUSA stated that 'Trump officials are sending back exhibit items to their rightful owners and dismantling them — starting with the 1960 Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in exhibit.' The Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington has a section of the original lunch counter on display. The other section is housed in Greensboro at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington is home to two of the lunch counter's stools. Linda St. Thomas, chief spokeswoman for the Smithsonian Institution, told McClatchy in an email Friday that the lunch counter is not at risk. 'The Greensboro, NC, lunch counter is not leaving the Smithsonian,' St. Thomas wrote. 'It is on display at the National Museum of American History where it has been for many years.' The BlackPressUSA article specifically mentioned that the exhibit was leaving the National Museum of African American History and Culture. 'The National Museum of African American History and Culture also has two stools from the original counter; one is on exhibit at all times, the other rotates in so that they can be properly preserved,' St. Thomas wrote. 'Bottom line is that no artifacts have left either museum.' Cynetra McMillian, public affairs specialist for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, told McClatchy Friday, 'Since the opening, one stool has always been and continues to be on display.' Late Friday, the news outlet updated its website and social media to say that the Smithsonian says the lunch counter exhibit will now remain at the museum. The lunch counter took its place in American history in 1960. It was then that four Black students from N.C. A&T State University took seats at the counter in downtown Greensboro, despite the restaurant being segregated. When they were refused service, they wouldn't get up. And they would come back daily until Woolworth changed its segregation policies. Their decision helped launch the Civil Rights Movement across the South that led to the end of legal segregation. Other museums across the country have portions of lunch counters from other sit-ins that were spurred by the Greensboro Four's actions. BlackPressUSA's article also reported that the museum was returning a Bible and one of the country's first books on racism to the Rev. Amos Brown, a civil rights leader and pastor of Third Baptist Church in San Francisco. 'The Bible and book belong to Rev. Brown of San Francisco who generously loaned them to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture for an exhibition,' St. James told McClatchy. 'The loan agreement has expired and the items are being returned to the owner which is standard museum practice. The curator called and wrote to Rev. Brown.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This New Porsche 911 Is a Limited-Edition Ode to the Disco Era
Add Porsche to the list of German marques taking time to remember the past this spring. The sports car maker unveiled a new 911 special edition called the Spirit 70 at this year's Shanghai Auto Show. The exclusive build is a celebration of the disco era, right down to the checkered pattern on the interior upholstery. More from Robb Report Dries Van Noten Just Opened a New Boutique in N.Y.C.-Here's a Look Inside Inside an $8 Million Condo on the 29th Floor of New York City's Iconic Woolworth Building An 111-Acre Equestrian Estate in Ireland Is Listed for $9 Million The variant is the handwork of the brand's Exclusive Manufaktur custom division and debuts as one of the most visually distinctive 911s of the 992.2 generation. Designed to embody the essence of the 1970s and early '80s, the convertible is finished in a head-turning coat of Olive Neo green and features an all-black windscreen frame and soft-top roof. It also wears a crest nearly identical to the one on the 911 when it made its debut in 1963, gold badging, and an optional decal package that includes a trio of stripes for the hood and No. 70 racing gumballs for the doors. Rounding things out is a staggered set—20 inches up front, 21 inches in the back—grey Sport Classic 'Fuchs' wheels with gold accents. The interior of the convertible has also been given the retro treatment. The cabin, which features the inverse of the exterior color scheme, may be configured the same way as any other current-gen 911 convertible, but the decoration is entirely unique. That's because Porsche has chosen to use upholstery inserts that feature the brand's beloved checkered Pasha pattern on the seats and door panels, as well as inside the glove compartment. The 911 Spirit 70 is based on the current Carrera GTS Cabriolet, which means it utilizes a hybrid powertrain. The setup pairs a 3.6-liter flat-six boxer engine with an electric motor, which combine to produce 532 hp and 4449 ft lbs of torque. All that power is sent to the rear axle via a seven-speed PDK gearbox and is enough to push the car from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and to a top speed of 194 mph. Looking to add some nostalgic flair to your car collection? You may want to reach out to Porsche soon about the 911 Spirit 70. The automaker plans to build just 1,500 examples of the special edition worldwide. Pricing for the vehicle will start at $242,250 in the U.S.. . Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
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The Nostalgic Porsche 911 Spirit 70 in Photos
More from Robb Report This New Porsche 911 Is a Limited-Edition Ode to the Disco Era Dries Van Noten Just Opened a New Boutique in N.Y.C.-Here's a Look Inside Inside an $8 Million Condo on the 29th Floor of New York City's Iconic Woolworth Building Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. Porsche 911 Spirit 70 The convertible's hood stripes The special edition in profile The Porsche 911 Spirit 70's dashboard The convertible's cabin features Pasha pattern inserts The special edition outfitted with the optional decal package The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 with its top up
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
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Dries Van Noten Just Opened a New Boutique in N.Y.C.—Here's a Look Inside
Over the weekend, Dries Van Noten opened their latest storefront, this time on Mercer Street in SoHo. With its mix of masculinity, high-end art, and a little forward-thinking, the space is as much a reflection of the Belgian designer's legacy as it is the beginning of a new era for the brand. In March of 2024, Dries Van Noten announced he was stepping down as head of his label, with Julian Klausner named as the new creative director in his stead. Not only was this a surprise to the industry (Van Noten had led his eponymous brand for nearly forty years), but many worried the label—which relied on bold prints, inventive silhouettes, and rich textures—would fundamentally change. Luckily, the store opening shows us that the DNA of Dries is alive and well. More from Robb Report Inside an $8 Million Condo on the 29th Floor of New York City's Iconic Woolworth Building An 111-Acre Equestrian Estate in Ireland Is Listed for $9 Million Maestro Dobel Just Dropped an Ultra-Premium Tequila Finished in Mezcal Barrels Of course, in large part this is due to Dries' continued involvement in the project, alongside Klausner. Known for his personal style (his own home in the medieval Belgian town of Ringenhof has been featured in countless design magazines and Instagram accounts), Dries has blended metal, stone, and wood to make the storefront unmistakably his own. Few could produce an environment that layers raw materials in a way that feels not only imaginative, but intentional. Or, as Dries put it, was all about paying attention. Van Noten notes, 'The space began to guide us. We'd come in with ideas, of course—but once we started placing objects, choosing textures, letting in the light, the spaces started to show us what they needed. It became less about control and more about paying attention.' Among the 328 square-meters, works by Ben Storms and Simone Crestani dot the interior. From a gold-leaf room divider to a marble coffee table chiseled into the shape of a pillow, the art selected within the retail space is as much a blank canvas to show off the ready-to-wear collections, beauty, and accessories as it is an extension for the singular vision that Van Noten has cultivated over the four decades spearheading his namesake label. It's worth noting that those elements of the building not designed by the Dries Van Noten team were the perfect backdrop for this vision to come to life. From the darkened facade to the seven-meter-tall ceilings to the cobblestones that cover Mercer Street, every detail sits at the periphery of both modernity and an unreachable bygone era, much like the label itself. While SoHo is known for its brick-and-mortar designer stores, the Dries Van Noten customer is one that might be a little braver than the Lanvin man or a little more playful than those who gravitate towards Prada, filling the gap in the retail landscape of the area for something a bit more avant-garde, a cornerstone to Dries' design language. So, if you find yourself south of Houston, be sure to stop by 168 Mercer Street, now open daily. Best of Robb Report The 25 Greatest Independent Watchmakers in the World The 10 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in the 21st Century (So Far) 11 Stunning Jewelry Moments From the 2020 Oscars Click here to read the full article.
