You can be forgiven for thinking that when it comes to the fat acceptance movement, parts of our society have lost their minds. This magazine cover perhaps illustrates it best. It started with a reasonable premise—don’t be cruel to overweight people. No one should be mocked or bullied for their size. That’s basic decency. But that simple concept morphed into an extreme ideology that claims obesity is healthy. It’s a message that does real harm to the very people it claims to protect. The fat acceptance movement doesn’t just demand kindness but insists you can be healthy at any size. …
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Fans on social media were quick to call Simmons out, with many branding his “objectifying” feedback as “creepy” and superficial. Simmons faced backlash for focusing too much on the contestants’ looks and appearances rather than their actual dancing, sparking heated reactions from viewers.After Tuesday’s show, “Dancing With the Stars,” pro Brandon Armstrong broke his silence about Gene Simmons’ comments about his partner, Chandler Kinney.Article continues below advertisementWhat Did Gene Simmons Say About Chandler Kinney?After Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong delivered an energetic jive to “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister, Gene Simmons stirred controversy by telling Kinney she…
ASEAN TAKES A BACKSEAT Despite Southeast Asia being frequently highlighted as a key pillar of the US Indo-Pacific strategy, Washington’s actions suggest that ASEAN continues to take a backseat in its broader geopolitical calculations. An example is Biden’s decision to host the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit in his hometown in Delaware, alongside the prime ministers of Australia, Japan and India. This reflects the emphasis the US places on security-oriented alliances such as the Quad and the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the US (AUKUS). Last month’s Joint Leaders Statement marking AUKUS’ third anniversary further underscores the…
Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night. He was 86. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed Tata’s death and described him in a statement as his “friend, mentor, and guide”. He did not provide a cause of death. Tata was admitted this week to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai, the city where he lived. Soon after he was hospitalised, Tata issued a statement on Monday saying there was no cause for concern regarding his health and that he was undergoing checkups for age-related medical conditions. Prime Minister…
Each week, Yardbarker highlights the most important people leading into the week’s NFL games. From players to coaches and beyond, here are the 10 most important people to keep an eye on in Week 6.Owner Woody Johnson | New York JetsJohnson fired head coach Robert Saleh on Monday after a 2-3 start and a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London. After canning Saleh, Johnson said the 2024 roster is “one of the most talented teams that has ever been assembled by the New York Jets.” The timing of Saleh’s firing makes little sense when factoring in quarterback Aaron Rodgers…
In May, Melinda French Gates resigned as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and announced that she was dedicating $1 billion over the next two years to women’s organizations.On Wednesday, part of that vision unfolded — French Gates launched Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million fund for non-profits supporting women’s mental and physical health across the globe.”Women’s health continues to be an afterthought, and it’s impacting the health of our families, our communities, our economies,” French Gates said in a promotional video for the fund. “Thankfully there are so many amazing organizations around the world working to…
Weight-loss drugs might make people less inclined to exerciseMe 3645 Studio/Getty Images Semaglutide – the drug in medications like Ozempic and Wegovy – causes mice to exercise less. The finding suggests these weight-loss medications may reduce people’s motivation to work out. Semaglutide helps treat type 2 diabetes and obesity by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which regulates blood sugar and suppresses appetite. GLP-1 also dampens activity in the brain regions involved in reward processing and cravings. This may explain why people on semaglutide-based medications don’t find eating as rewarding or pleasurable as they did before taking the drugs. Also, it…
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Getty ImagesThe announcement was made in Stockholm, SwedenThe Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to two scientists, Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield, for their work on machine learning.British-Canadian Professor Hinton is sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of AI” and said he was flabbergasted.He resigned from Google in 2023, and has warned about the dangers of machines that could outsmart humans.The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences at a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden.American Professor John Hopfield, 91, is a professor at Princeton University in the US, and Prof Hinton, 76, is a professor at…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Federal Reserve officials were at odds over the US central bank’s decision to lower interest rates by a half-point last month, according to a record of the meeting released on Wednesday. Minutes from the September meeting indicated support for a gradual pace of rate cuts in future, but showed some divisions across the Federal Open Market Committee as the central bank embarked on its first easing cycle since 2020.September’s rate decision, which lowered the policy rate to 4.75-5 per cent, was not…