The “stark pay gap” between workers with and without disabilities in the U.S. is part of what the progressive think tanks’ researchers described as “pervasive discrimination and a litany of structural barriers to economic security and upward mobility.” The release of the report, titled “Economic Justice is Disability Justice,” comes more than two years after COVID-19 was officially declared a global pandemic. Researchers described the pandemic as a “mass disabling event....

Most people with a discoid meniscus never know they have an abnormality. Most people live normal, active lives with a discoid meniscus—even high performance athletes. Therefore, if your healthcare provider finds that you have a discoid meniscus, but it is not causing any problem, it should be left alone. For example, sometimes during a knee arthroscopy a discoid meniscus is seen when a different problem is being treated—these should be simply left alone, not treated surgically....

Widow’s weeds consist of a heavy, black dress that conceals the female figure, as well as a black “weeping veil” worn over the head and face when venturing outdoors. Indoors, women would wear a “widow’s cap.” These items were typically made from or decorated with crepe, a dull (non-reflective) fabric made from silk. Queen Victoria’s Influence Widow’s weeds are primarily associated with the Victorian era, which is defined by the reign of England’s Queen Victoria, 1837 to 1901....

Zaslav told investors that he anticipates the new standalone company could gain up to “400 million” subscribers although the timeline for reaching those numbers remains unclear. HBO Max, HBO and Discovery+ combined have a 78.9 million global subscriber base compared to Netflix and Disney+ who have over 200 million and 100 million global subscribers, respectively. Meaning even combined, this new media company will be smaller than its rivals. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....

One Oilers fan lost faith in his squad after the first game of the NHL season. But that wasn’t the only thing he lost. He also lost his cell phone. MORE: NHL predictions | The Pronger conundrum | Gudas elbows Upshall in the head You see, following the Oilers’ 5-2 loss to the Flames on Thursday night, one upset fan tossed his sweatshirt on to the ice out of protest....

This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options available for someone with DIOS. Distal Intestinal Obstruction Syndrome Symptoms When DIOS develops, a person’s bowel movements become blocked, resulting in various symptoms, including: Abdominal pain and cramping Stomach ache Bloating Vomiting a green or yellow fluid due to bringing up bile from the stomach A mass that can be felt or touched in the abdomen Inability to pass stools or gas Feelings of fullness Diarrhea...

Dawson, 37, went missing Sunday evening when he reportedly jumped off of his boat without a life vest. He went in the water of Lavon Lake just before 6:30 p.m. and never resurfaced. He was discovered in about 45 feet of water around 11:40 p.m. Monday. Authorties said the body matched images of Dawson, according to CBS Dallas Fort Worth. MORE: Athletes we’ve lost in 2015 Not many details are known about what happened to Dawson once he went in the water....

Cube simply responded with an emoji of the middle finger. “If you take him at his word, Ice Cube is attempting to do something very noble: He wants concrete political change for Black people in real time, in exchange for Black support at the polls in (checks watch) two weeks,” the article notes, later adding: “Cube is promising votes he can’t deliver for money he’s unlikely to get for change it can’t cover....

As Dmitry Bivol sat in his post-fight news conference at the Etihad Arena, with the demeanour of a man who had just completed a light jog as opposed to a formidable prizefighter who had disarmed and dominated the previously undefeated Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez in an impeccable WBA light-heavyweight title defence, his promoter Eddie Hearn was in wide-eyed full flow. “Dmitry Bivol is about legacy and about belts and he wants to become undisputed....

Sometimes, lashes can fall out due to an underlying condition. If there’s a medical issue causing your lashes to fall out, they may take longer to grow back. Sometimes, they won’t grow back at all. How Eyelashes Grow Eyelashes go through a growth cycle. It comprises three distinct phases. Stages of the Growth Cycle Here are the three eyelash growth stages. Anagen phase: This is the growth phase. After the telogen phase, your lashes fall out....

The day after Thanksgiving—Black Friday—is a major event that sees retailers across the country offer slashed prices on several items, marking the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season. Accordingly, many workers will want to have their paychecks on time to bag some deals during the Black Friday shopping extravaganza. But will my paycheck be delayed on Thanksgiving, which is a federal holiday? How Thanksgiving Affects Payments As it is a federal holiday, many banks (including the Federal Reserve) are closed on Thanksgiving....

She warns: “You have to start thinking of yourself as the main character, because if you don’t, life will continue to pass you by.” Depending on who you ask, the video is symptomatic of the best, or worst features, of a state of mind known as main character syndrome. Viewed over three million times on TikTok and carrying the hashtag “main character,” it shows her reclining slowly on a towel at the beach and putting on a pair of sunglasses as the world rushes on around her....

Think of it this way, in dry hair, coconut oil will protect. [2] X Expert Source Mindy NguyenHolistic Cosmetologist Expert Interview. 8 October 2021. In wet hair, coconut oil will keep it healthy. That’s probably the simplest way to explain it! This may not be the best choice if you have naturally thin hair. The oil can end up being too much for your hair if it isn’t especially thick....

Rivers was fined for “verbal abuse” and “not leaving the court in a timely manner” during the Clippers’ 127-122 double-overtime loss to the Nets on Tuesday. MORE: 12 biggest early-season surprises, disappointments Rivers was arguing a foul call in the first overtime period with official Lauren Holtkamp when another official, Ken Mauer, issued a technical foul on the coach. That’s when the rage set in. Rivers was given a second technical and ejected....

Arriving back in Baghdad on the heels of U.S. forces last year, Allawi began searching for documents related to the assassination attempt. He quietly put the word out to former military and intelligence personnel. Some of them were the very Baathists that Allawi’s opposition group, the Iraqi National Accord, had been trying to convert during Saddam Hussein’s regime. About a month after American troops entered Baghdad, a former intelligence officer came to Allawi bringing documents and photos....

Dissolve 1/2 a teaspoon of salt in an 8-oz glass of warm water to make your saline solution. Gargle a mouthful of the salt water for 30 seconds and then gently spit it out. Swish salt water solution after every meal to remove any debris in your teeth or on your tongue. [4] X Trustworthy Source DermNet NZ Online clinical resource website written and run by dermatologists providing evidence-based information about dermatology and skin health Go to source Repeat this for three to four times a day until tongue bumps disappear....

Multiply Maggie Walker’s case a hundredfold, and you get an inkling of Hilfiker’s tragically frustrating job. Technically a family practitioner, he more aptly describes his profession as “poverty medicine,” which he likens to “the medicine practiced in the Third World.” It is a profession characterized by shortages; there is never enough money or time to do a proper job of doctoring. There is one surplus: “It’s a specialty with an enormous population of patients in America, yet virtually no practitioners....

The inspiration for this meditation on the wilder shores of human desire was the true story of a divorced Boeing executive and father—his Internet name was Mr. Hands—who died of massive internal bleeding after having sex with a stallion. This happened in 2005 in the town of Enumclaw, Wash., not far from Seattle, where Devor, an acclaimed independent filmmaker (“The Woman Chaser,” “Police Beat”), lived. One of the reasons the group of zoophiles congregated in Washington was that there were no laws against bestiality there....

That’s all it took for the franchise to launch an internal investigation that led to the arrest of two stadium security guards, Juan Prada, Fernando Sierra and a third man, Jesse Dagnesses, who was identified as the eBay seller. MORE: Crimes that rocked the sports world | SPECTOR: Can Dodgers win it all? According to the Los Angeles Times, the three men were arrested on suspicion of burglary and later charged with conspiracy to commit a crime....

There was just one problem. It was a windy night in Los Angeles and the breeze blew in hard as Lux’s hit sailed to deep left-center field. Ultimately, it knocked the ball down, made it playable for the centerfielder and gave the Giants a 2-1 series lead over their NL West rivals. Lux clearly thought the ball was gone off the bat. He even celebrated and pointed at it as it flew towards the outfield....