U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said a deal had been reached on an infrastructure spending plan as he emerged from a meeting with a bipartisan group of senators.
“We have a deal,” he told reporters at the White House after meeting with members from the so-called Group of 21, who have been seeking a bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure bill.
For Biden, securing a large-scale infrastructure package is a top domestic priority.
South Korea is taking action to prepare for the hydrogen car era by making hydrogen fuel cheaper.
From next month, hydrogen fuel stations will be able to procure hydrogen more cheaply thanks to a group purchasing program led by the government.
The government made the announcement today and said that it will increase the number of hydrogen fuel stations from the current 12 to 60.
The government hopes the project can help fuel stations which are operating at a loss due to high prices and the limited number of hydrogen-powered cars on the road.
The first round of this project lowered the average price of hydrogen by 11 percent.
Buffet cars on high-speed trains in France, the TGV and Ouigo, have started serving Korean food.
Thanks to a collaboration with popular French-Korean chef Sang Pierre, passengers can order dishes such as bibimbap with chicken, tofu pasta, and lentil salad with kimchi.
The chef said he was happy to be offering Korean food on trains that not only pass through major cities, but weave in and out of France’s remote countryside.
More than 35-thousand dishes have been sold over the past two weeks.
The menu will be available untill November.
The National Security Council will look for ways to expand cooperation with other countries on war remains excavation projects in the Demilitarized Zone.
The current administration has been working to retrieve the remains of soldiers killed between 1950 and 53 during the Korean War from Arrowhead Ridge, one of the fiercest battlefields inside the DMZ separating the two Koreas since April 2019.
It was in line with the September 19 military agreement reached between the two Koreas the year before.
But Seoul has had to work alone as the regime has stonewalled calls for cooperation.
Their work at the Arrowhead Ridge came to a conclusion and the military will now move to the nearby White Horse Ridge in the latter half of the year.
College students can go back to classrooms starting from the second semester in late August.
The education minister Yoo Eun-hae said on Thursday that universities will resume in-person classes, but step by step depending on the pace of the vaccine rollout.
“At the start, universities won’t have full in-person classes because people in their twenties comprise 15-point-2 percent of the country’s coronavirus cases.”
Small-sized classes, laboratory courses and those requiring hands-on practice will resume in-person classes.
Universities can decide which of those courses will be face-to-face.
Community colleges will resume in-person classes because almost 70 percent of their classes need hands-on practice.
The top priorities are courses related to earning a license or certificate needed for jobs after graduation.
But college festivals and events are banned until the end of September.
Students are also advised to refrain from visiting other facilities like libraries and further disinfection guidelines will be announced in July.
Classrooms should be ventilated and entry of outsiders should be limited.
As the country is aiming to give at least one shot of the vaccine to 36 million people by September, the Education Ministry will decide on what to do next after taking a look at the vaccine rollout.
Okra water is a drink made by soaking okra pods in water for up to 24 hours.
Its proponents claim that it boosts weight loss and improves blood sugar management, among other health benefits. It’s also considered a convenient alternative to eating okra, especially for those who don’t enjoy okra’s unique texture and taste.
The specific nutritional value of okra water is unknown, but okra itself is a good source of several key vitamins and minerals.
Eight pods of raw okra contains, Calories: 31, Protein: 2 grams, Fat: 0.2 grams, Carbs: 7 grams, Fiber: 3 grams, Manganese: 33% of the Daily Value (DV), Vitamin C: 24% of the DV, Thiamin: 16% of the DV, Folate: 14% of the DV, Magnesium: 13% of the DV, Vitamin B6: 12% of the DV, Copper: 12% of the DV
Okra is especially rich in manganese, a mineral involved in metabolism and blood sugar regulation. It’s also high in vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant and plays a central role in immune function.
Potential health benefits of okra water
While no specific research exists on okra water, it may be linked to several health benefits due to its plant compounds and hydrating effects.
Rich in antioxidants
Test-tube studies show that okra is a great source of several important antioxidants, such as quercetin and kaempferol, which may also be found in okra water. These compounds may reduce inflammation and neutralize harmful compounds called free radicals.
What’s more, antioxidants may protect against several chronic health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
May support weight loss
Several okra compounds may promote weight loss.
Okra water may help you stay hydrated. Drinking more water may increase weight loss, reduce food intake, and temporarily boost your metabolism.
May promote blood sugar management
Some studies suggest that okra water may help stabilize blood sugar levels.
According to one review, okra contains several compounds — including polyphenols and flavonoids — that may help reduce blood sugar levels.
Plus, an 8-week study in 60 people with type 2 diabetes found that taking okra improved insulin resistance, which may support better blood sugar management.
One test-tube study also found that okra extract may alter the expression of certain enzymes and proteins to help prevent diabetes-related nephropathy, a kidney-related diabetes complication.
Does okra water have any downsides?
Okra water is generally considered safe. However, it may cause adverse reactions in people who are allergic to okra.
Okra is also high in fructans, a carb that may cause digestive issues in some people when consumed in large amounts.
Although it’s unclear whether okra water itself contains large amounts of fructans, you should stop drinking it and talk with a healthcare professional if you experience any side effects.
When to drink okra water
Okra water is typically made by soaking okra pods or thin slices of okra in water overnight, or for up to 24 hours. Once the okra has soaked, squeeze any leftover sap from the pods and combine it with the infused water.
It’s common to drink okra water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Proponents claim that this maximizes its potential health benefits.
However, no research supports the claim that okra water is more beneficial in the morning than at other times of the day. Therefore, you can enjoy okra water whenever works best for you.
For best results, pair okra water with a well-rounded diet rich in nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Takeaway
Okra water is made by infusing okra pods in water for 8–24 hours.
While there’s very little research on this drink, okra itself is highly nutritious and rich in antioxidants. Okra water may also offer several other health benefits, including promoting weight loss and blood sugar management.
Be sure to enjoy okra water as part of a nutritious, balanced diet to maximize its potential benefits.
Just one more thing
Try this today: To take advantage of all of this vegetable’s benefits and boost your fiber intake, try blending okra with your favorite fruits and veggies to make a delicious smoothie.
Former Professional Basketball Player, Ime Udoka has been hired as the new coach of the Bolton Celtics.
Udoka represented the Nigeria national basketball team during his playing career and is the current assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets of the (NBA).
Udoka attended Portland’s Jefferson High School, and the University of San Francisco, before transferring to Portland State University where he starred for the Vikings. He started his professional basketball career by playing in the NBDL with the Charleston Lowgators who drafted him in 2002 NBDL Draft. He was called up to play with the Los Angeles Lakers on January 14, 2004. After a stint in Europe, he returned to the states and once again drafted in NBDL. On April 6, 2006, Udoka was signed by the New York Knicks.
In August 2012, Udoka joined the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach and won his first championship after the Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals 4–1.
In June 2019, Udoka was hired as an assistant coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and on October 30, 2020, the Brooklyn Nets hired Udoka as an assistant coach.
His latest hiring was first reported by ESPN as the deal had not been officially announced by the club.
At least one person has died and 51 others are unaccounted for after the collapse overnight of a 12-storey residential building north of Miami, Florida, according to officials.
Rescuers are combing the rubble in the search for survivors and were seen pulling a boy out alive. It is unclear how many people were in the building at the time.
The complex in the town of Surfside was built in 1980. Out of 130 units, about half were affected by the collapse.
County Commissioner José DÃaz said fifty-one people believed to have been living in the building have not yet been contacted,
Meanwhile, officials say Rescuers pulled 35 people from the wreckage while ten were assessed and treated, of whom two were sent to hospital.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he would travel to South Florida later on Thursday. “We are bracing for some bad news just given the destruction that we’re seeing,” he warned, saying he thought the quick response from the emergency services had saved lives.
A community centre in Surfside has been turned into a family reunification centre and an information point for concerned relatives.
Police gave the building’s location as 8777 Collins Avenue, the address of the 12-storey Champlain Towers, which contains more than 100 beachfront apartments and was built in 1981. Surfside runs along Collins Avenue, north of Miami Beach city limits.
The beauty industry has attempted to take this intangible, philosophical concept of beauty and push it into this narrow understanding of physical beauty. And I think that’s why we’re never really satisfied with physical beauty,” says beauty expert and journalist Jessica DeFino. “We keep buying more, wanting more, trying new things, and applying new things because we’re searching for this satisfaction that cannot come solely from the physical. We’re searching for beauty in an industry that is only serving it to us by its definition.”
In this article we hope to share tips to help you feel beautiful—no beauty product required:
1. Incorporate therapy and healing practices.
Sometimes (or perhaps often) fixing your outside is just a thinly veiled attempt to fix the inside. The problem is that this is never going to solve the root issue. And one thing most experts emphasis is the importance of finding and treating the cause of something—not the symptoms.
2. Acknowledge that toxic beauty standards are harmful.
In our modern world—filled with endless content and social media—it feels like we can’t escape being inundated with what the media thinks our “ideal” beauty standards should be, these standards are inherently toxic.
if only clean beauty would care about toxic beauty standards the same way it cares about toxic beauty ingredients, because when you look at the physical and mental harm caused by beauty standards versus beauty ingredients, there’s no contest: Beauty standards are so destructive to our psychological harm and to our physical bodies.”
Low self-esteem over physical appearance can lead to depression, anxiety, and self-harm. And while simply acknowledging it may not feel like much, but it’s a step in the right direction.
3. Meditate and move (outside if possible).
No beauty product can replace the simple act of taking care of yourself. That’s why finding lifestyle practices that help your mind will help you overall. “It’s really simple: I tend to think like, whatever sustains you sustains your skin; whatever heals you heals your skin,” says certified beautician, DeFino.
For her, she focuses on two parts. The first: Meditation. Meditation actually is scientifically proven to strengthen your skin barrier and reduce moisture loss. So that’s my No. 1 tip,” she says.
The second is moving, particularly in nature when possible. “I try to sweat a couple of times a week because sweat is very good for your skin,” she says. “And I love to spend time in nature as much as I possibly can because that’s also super supportive for your skin micro biome and reduces stress.”
So there you have it, the amazing tips to help you help feel and be more beautiful, naturally.
An indigenous nation in Canada says it has found 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan.
The Cowessess First Nation said the discovery was “the most significantly substantial to date in Canada and comes weeks after the remains of 215 children were found at a similar residential school in British Columbia.
The Marieval Indian Residential School operated from 1899 to 1997 in the area where Cowessess is now located in southeastern Saskatchewan.
It was one of more than 130 compulsory boarding schools run by the Canadian government and religious authorities during the 19th and 20th Centuries with the aim of assimilating indigenous youth.
An estimated 6,000 children died while attending these schools, due in large part to the squalid health conditions inside. Students were often housed in poorly built, poorly heated, and unsanitary facilities.
Physical and sexual abuse at the hands of school authorities led others to run away.
Last month, the Cowessess began to use ground-penetrating radar to locate unmarked graves at the cemetery of the Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.
Perry Bellegarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations described the finding of the graves as “tragic but not surprising”. “I urge all Canadians to stand with First Nations in this extremely difficult and emotional time,” he wrote on Twitter.
Between 1863 and 1998, more than 150,000 indigenous children were taken from their families and placed in these schools.The children were often not allowed to speak their language or to practice their culture, and many were mistreated and abused.
A commission launched in 2008 to document the impacts of this system found that large numbers of indigenous children never returned to their home communities
In 2008, the Canadian government formally apologised for the system.
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