Weight-motivated assaults occur daily and are committed by people who would die before uttering anti-gay slogans or racial epithets. Yet these same people don’t hesitate to scream “move your fat ass” when we cross in front of them. Since the time I first ventured out to play with the neighborhood kids, I was told over and over that I was lazy and disgusting. Strangers, adults, classmates offered gratuitous comments with such frequency and urgency that I started to believe them....

The black duffel bag, which held a woman’s limbs, was found in front of a bank in the Lebanese capital on Saturday, according to media reports. Police reportedly cordoned off the area as they scanned it for more human remains. Graphic photos purporting to show the bag and its contents were shared by social media users and Arabic-language news outlets. Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces later identified the victim as a Bangladeshi national and declared her husband, also from Bangladesh, a suspect....

This has made Disney+ one of the best streaming services for viewers looking for familiar family favorites. Here are some of the absolute best that the service has to offer. The best movies streaming now on Disney+ Avengers: Endgame It was a tricky proposition for Marvel to bring the story of 20 films to a satisfying conclusion, but the superhero studio managed it in this epic movie and its horde of epic women charging in to save the day....

In a press conference in Tallahassee on Tuesday, DeSantis told reporters, “For Disney to come out and put a statement and say that the bill should have never passed and that they are going to actively work to repeal it, I think one was fundamentally dishonest, but two, I think that crossed the line.” The bill has been the topic of national controversy in recent months, as it prohibits the public school teaching and discussion of sexual orientation for children ages 5 to 9....

There may not be any. Army policies permit soldiers to write or blog as long as they don’t compromise operational security (e.g., troop locations) or challenge civilian leadership. “Until it is established that they violated any regulations, they will not be punished just for their views,” said Army spokesman Maj. Tom Earnhardt. The future is murkier for Pvt. Scott Beauchamp, whose shocking tales in The New Republic—including a soldier wearing a fragment of a child’s skull—were disputed by bloggers, notably at The Weekly Standard....

The Blue Hole in Egypt’s Red Sea is one of the deadliest places to dive in the world. Over 100 people—potentially up to 200—are thought to have perished there in the last two decades, and memorial stones are strewn around its edges. The video shows Černý with his mouthpiece removed allowing a little bluestreak cleaner wrasse to do its job. “It was just for fun,” he told Newsweek. “These little fish are known for their passion in cleaning other animals, they do this to even fish like moray eel and other predators....

Brainstem Stroke A brainstem stroke causes a number of effects, including weakness, sensory loss, double vision, trouble swallowing, and decreased coordination. There are a variety of brainstem syndromes. These syndromes are characterized by a collection of symptoms that correspond to a specific area of brainstem damage. Brainstem syndromes include Weber’s syndrome (midbrain stroke), Wallenberg’s syndrome (lateral medullary stroke), Ondine’s curse (medullary stroke), locked-in syndrome (central pontine stroke), and others. These brainstem strokes are quite small because they are caused by bleeding or interruption of blood flow in a very small branch of an artery in the brain....

The process of “investigative genetic genealogy” recently flagged new leads to officers assigned to the case at the Sacramento Police Department, linking the killing to a man named Vernon Parker, law enforcement said Thursday. The murder remained unsolved for nearly 40 years. The body of 17-year-old high school student Mary London was found on a then-rural stretch of San Juan Road in North Sacramento on January 15, 1981, shortly before 8 a....

What Is Collagen? Collagen is known as the most abundant protein in the body. It is the main component of the body’s connective tissues and can be found in skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, and teeth. Tough bundles of collagen, called collagen fibers, support most of the body’s tissues and can be found inside and outside cells. The word “collagen” comes from the Greek word for glue because it acts as a glue between cells and provides structure to the body’s organs....

In an effort to understand the “French Paradox’” (why French people can indulge in fatty foods but not develop heart disease), red wine came into focus in 1991 on an episode of “60 Minutes.” To test whether red wine could have a protective health effect, researchers have been feeding components of red wine to mice and other animals in an attempt to understand the full health benefits. Here’s what we know about red wine and health....

Long or frequent showers remove protective oils that the skin naturally produces. When the oils are lost, water from the skin also escapes. Using harsh soap can exacerbate the effect. “Soap cleansers are alkaline, which are damaging to the skin,” says Dr. Christina Steil, a dermatologist with a practice just outside Chicago. They can aggravate dryness and leave your skin feeling tight and even, eventually, lead to a rash. “Many patients visit their doctors during the winters for treatment of these rashes that could have been prevented if they would have avoided a soap cleanser during the dry winter months,” says Steil....

A fan faced such a conundrum Tuesday in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Athletics-Twins game in Oakland. In pursuit of a Coco Crisp foul ball, the fan chose ball over beer. And oh did he pay for his decision — we’ll call him fan No. 1. Fan No. 2, also in pursuit of the foul ball, did not hesitate to exert immediate payback after fan No. 1 snagged the gloved fan’s missed opportunity....

California saw several dramatic spikes in new infections throughout June and July, including this week on July 14, when the state reported around 12,900 new cases, the second-largest single-day rise since the outbreak began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Quarantines aim to help mitigate the risk of spreading infection by separating those who may have been exposed to the virus from others. Depending on the destination of your journey, those who fly from California may be required to self-quarantine upon arrival....

According to a report from Reuters, the Tokyo Medical Practitioners Association wrote an open letter to Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday saying that hospitals in the city have “almost no spare capacity” as COVID-19 infections continue to mount across the country. The Olympics are scheduled to begin in Tokyo on July 23. Why it matters: Daily new cases in Japan had decreased in February and early March, even reaching as little as triple-digits per day....

UAB President Ray Watts made the official announcement to cut the football program, along with the rifle and women’s bowling teams, on Dec. 2, 2014. Watts told athletes, supporters and others on at least three occasions that the decision wasn’t made until November. According to AL.com, though, the documents show a decision to cut the programs had been made by September. MORE: 68-team football bracket | Meet top RBs for 2016 class | SN Top 50 players for 2015...

The DOD’s Urban Area Medical Task Force is scheduled to arrive in the region on Monday, while a DOD Urban Area Medical Task Force has already begun operating in Bexar County, whose county seat is San Antonio. The latest deployment follows Abbott’s ongoing efforts working with Vice President Mike Pence and members of the Trump Administration, “to ensure the medical needs of Texans will be met,” the governor noted in a statement Friday....

Optimism over the left-hander’s recovery from a herniated disk in his lower back has dwindled since Kershaw, on the disabled list since June 26, suffered a setback Saturday while pitching a simulated game. Roberts said continued inflammation is cause for concern, but insisted the Dodgers are “hopeful” Kershaw will pitch again in 2016. It’s just a matter of when. MORE: 25 worst Baseball Hall of Fame inductees “With the way it flared up, it’s more of an indication that surgery is more of a possibility,” Roberts told reporters, via MLB....

“I know I’m going out on a limb,” the Los Angeles Dodgers manager joked. Lately, Kershaw has looked that untouchable. The hard-throwing lefty nearly had no-hit stuff against Colorado again, allowing only two singles over eight innings as the Dodgers beat the Rockies 9-0 on Friday night. What’s more, Kershaw (10-2) extended his scoreless streak to 36 innings before being replaced by a pinch hitter in the ninth. Kershaw bottled up the top-hitting team in the majors in nearly matching the no-hitter he threw against the Rockies on June 18 at Dodger Stadium....

And, look, I get it. One win does not a World Series make, no matter how impressive it might have been. The Rays have another shot at redemption tonight in Game 2. MORE: Why Justin Turner always has a stain on the back of his jersey So what has to happen for Tampa Bay to make this a competitive series? Two big things come to mind, and let’s start here: The Rays have to make more contact....

Here’s what you need to know for Game 5: MLB PLAYOFFS 2015: Best 50 players | Each team’s worst postseason memory What channel is the Dodgers-Mets game on? This is the TV schedule for the NLDS (all times ET): NLDS: Dodgers vs. Mets Game 1: Mets 3, Dodgers 1 Game 2: Dodgers 5, Mets 2 Game 3: Mets 13, Dodgers 7 Game 4: Dodgers 3, Mets 1 | Clayton Kershaw proves he’s still the best...