Yellen Heads to G-20 as US Seeks to Strengthen Ties With India, Vietnam
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is traveling to India and Vietnam next week, seeking to strengthen ties with two
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A US auto union president who accepts 'no limits'
By Joseph White DETROIT United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is not a shouter. When he addresses union
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Justice Department launches civil rights investigation into dilapidated and unsanitary conditions at Georgia's Fulton County Jail
The Justice Department announced Thursday a civil rights investigation into dilapidated and unsanitary conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, as well as violence against detainees.
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OpenAI Loses Third Board Member With Exit of Presidential Candidate Will Hurd
OpenAI has lost another board member with the departure of former Texas representative Will Hurd, who announced at
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UPS strike in US could be costliest in at least a century-report
By Lisa Baertlein A threatened U.S. strike at United Parcel Service could be "one of the costliest in
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Senator demands IG inspection into Coast Guard's failure to respond to sex assault claims at academy
The chairwoman of the Senate Commerce Committee called for an inspector general investigation into the US Coast Guard in the wake of revelations of systemic mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the US Coast Guard Academy.
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What is Bell’s palsy? The neurological disorder Tiffany Chen was diagnosed with after giving birth
Robert De Niro’s girlfriend Tiffany Chen told Gayle King in an interview on CBS Mornings that she was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy after giving birth to their daughter Gia Virginia. Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder which temporarily paralyses one side of the face and causes it to appear droopy and lopsided. According to the Mayo Clinic, the condition “causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. In most cases, the weakness is temporary and significantly improves over weeks.” However, it’s not uncommon to experience paralysis on both sides of the face as Chen did. Also known as “acute peripheral facial palsy,” the disorder is an inflammation of the nerve which controls the facial muscles and could potentially be the result of a prior viral infection. While there is no confirmed cause of the neurological condition, The Facial Paralysis Institute has linked many cases to women post-pregnancy. The typical time frame for women to develop symptoms after giving birth is seven to 10 days (about one and a half weeks), according to the institute. Symptoms are likely to worsen within 48 hours (about two days) of when they initially appear and begin to ease up in the following weeks. A full recovery typically won’t take place until six months after. The 45-year-old actress noticed her speech was slurred and she was unable to eat in the week after delivery. “Women who experience Bell’s palsy symptoms after childbirth should pursue treatment immediately. Bell’s palsy that goes undiagnosed or untreated can lead to permanent facial paralysis,” the institute asserted. If the neurological disorder develops during pregnancy, the chance of complete recovery is lower. Per The Facial Paralysis Institute report: “The prognosis for complete recovery isn’t as great as the general population, 52 per cent vs 80 per cent, respectively. It should be noted that the poorer outcomes reported are likely related to the past reluctance of physicians to prescribe steroids and antivirals in treatment.” After eight months of experiencing symptoms, the individual is encouraged to seek long-term treatment, but in general, pregnant women are encouraged to be treated with steroids as any other person experiencing the disorder would. “Botox, neuromuscular retraining, and selective neurolysis” are all “novel treatments” for the permanent condition, according to the institute. “Botox injections can provide safe, reliable, and painless treatment of permanent Bell’s palsy post-pregnancy. When administered to the normal side of the face, the nonsurgical injections relax the overactive muscles, restoring facial symmetry and improving facial appearance,” the institute reported. Neuromuscular retraining is often administered after the individual has also received Botox injections. As for selective neurolysis, “the surgery provides reanimation of the smile that is lost with persistent Bell’s palsy. The procedure involves intricate mapping of the facial nerves to weaken those nerves counterproductive to the smile mechanism.” Read More Robert De Niro’s girlfriend Tiffany Chen reveals she lost ‘all facial functions’ after giving birth ‘It’s like having your legs broken’: The truth about flying as a disabled traveller Vaping is on every corner – so why do we still not know if it’s safe? Robert De Niro’s partner Tiffany Chen says she had Bell’s palsy after giving birth Robert De Niro’s girlfriend Tiffany Chen reveals she had ‘postpartum complications’ How to sleep during hot weather, according to experts
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5 dream scenarios for Falcons in 2023 season
The Atlanta Falcons have more than enough pieces to make noise in the NFC South. The question is, can head coach Arthur Smith put them all together?The Atlanta Falcons continue to boldly select the best skill players available in the NFL Draft, throwing caution (and defense) to the wind in an ef...
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Man acquitted of assault as grope lasted less than 10 seconds, sparking outrage
A court ruling that found a school janitor not guilty of groping a student because the act only lasted less than 10 seconds has sparked outrage in Italy.
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3 players Bulls can sign with Disabled Player Exception
As a result of a lingering knee injury that could cost Lonzo Ball his career, the Bulls have applied for the Disabled Player Exception worth $10.2 million.It has been nearly a year and a half since Lonzo Ball played his last game for the Chicago Bulls. At only 25 years old, he has had to undergo...
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Brazil economic team supports interest rate cut of more than 25bps
By Bernardo Caram and Rodrigo Viga Gaier BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Leading members of Brazil's economic team said on Thursday
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How the actors strike will affect your favorite movies and TV shows
Remember when a new television season started in September? Not this year.
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