India expects a surge in peak power demand to a record during the hot season, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially adding to energy woes the country is already facing because of the war in Iran. The ministry is in talks with coal miners and the railway department to ensure there’s enough fuel at power stations from April, the people said, asking not to be named as they’re not ...
India expects a surge in peak power demand to a record during the hot season, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially adding to energy woes the country is already facing because of the war in Iran. The ministry is in talks with coal miners and the railway department to ensure there’s enough fuel at power stations from April, the people said, asking not to be named as they’re not authorized to speak to the press. Use could top out at 283 gigawatts during the most extreme periods, a 13% jump compared to the current record of 250 gigawatts set in the summer of 2024. The war in the Middle East, now in its third week, has roiled energy markets, cutting off flows of crude and liquefied natural gas to the world and driving up prices. India is a major importer of LNG and other products from the region, and disruptions have already started to hit various industries, from hotels and restaurants to fertilizer makers and oil refiners. A potential jump in electricity demand bodes well for power companies as well as coal miners, including Coal India Ltd. , which has seen its unsold inventory rising to a record this year. The ministry plans to issue an advisory to all coal power plants to defer any maintenance shutdowns planned for the summer, according to the people. It could also invoke emergency rules to switch idle power stations back on. The power ministry didn’t immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. The country has enough generation during daytime to meet the surge in demand, according to the people. The evening, when nearly 140 gigawatts of solar capacity is idle, can be trickier. That could be compounded by disrupted supplies of liquefied natural gas, putting more pressure on coal power plants. India’s summer starts in April, but in recent years the nation has seen temperatures rising from March. There’s an increased likelihood of more heatwave days across many parts of the country in the three months to May 31, the India Meteorological D...
Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has reportedly snapped up a sprawling two-bedroom condo in the heart of Manhattan for $6.5 million—and took out a $4.55 million mortgage for the deal.
Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has reportedly snapped up a sprawling two-bedroom condo in the heart of Manhattan for $6.5 million—and took out a $4.55 million mortgage for the deal.
The Philippines’ House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill authorizing the president to suspend or reduce the excise taxes on petroleum products during economic emergencies. The lower house passed the measure less than two weeks after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sought emergency power to slash levies on petroleum products amid the war in the Middle East. The proposed law, which still r...
The Philippines’ House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill authorizing the president to suspend or reduce the excise taxes on petroleum products during economic emergencies. The lower house passed the measure less than two weeks after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sought emergency power to slash levies on petroleum products amid the war in the Middle East. The proposed law, which still requires Senate approval, is aimed at allowing the government “to respond promptly to extraordinary fuel price volatility and stabilize domestic fuel prices during the period of severe economic disruptions,” Marcos said in a letter to lawmakers. The Philippines, which imports nearly all of its oil requirements, will see another round of substantial increase in fuel prices this week, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said in a briefing on Monday. Those price spikes could further stoke inflation, which already accelerated to the highest in more than a year in February.
While the Dow Jones (^DJI) represents industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a safe bet. Some are facing headwinds like declining demand, rising costs, or disruptive new competitors. Just because a company is in the Dow Jones doesn’t mean it’s a great investment, and StockStory is here to help you separate winners from laggards. Keeping that in mind, here are two Dow Jones stocks that c...
While the Dow Jones (^DJI) represents industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a safe bet. Some are facing headwinds like declining demand, rising costs, or disruptive new competitors. Just because a company is in the Dow Jones doesn’t mean it’s a great investment, and StockStory is here to help you separate winners from laggards. Keeping that in mind, here are two Dow Jones stocks that could be good additions to your portfolio and one that may face some trouble. One Stock to Sell: Caterpillar (CAT) Market Cap: $322.9 billion With its iconic yellow machinery working on construction sites, Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) manufactures construction equipment like bulldozers, excavators, and parts and maintenance services. Why Are We Wary of CAT? Products and services are facing end-market challenges during this cycle, as seen in its flat sales over the last two years High input costs result in an inferior gross margin of 29.2% that must be offset through higher volumes Earnings per share have contracted by 5.2% annually over the last two years, a headwind for returns as stock prices often echo long-term EPS performance Caterpillar is trading at $694.70 per share, or 30.6x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with CAT, check out our full research report (it’s free). Two Stocks to Watch: Amazon (AMZN) Market Cap: $2.23 trillion Founded by Jeff Bezos after quitting his stock-picking job at D.E. Shaw, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is the world’s largest online retailer and provider of cloud computing services. Why Does AMZN Stand Out? Amazon revolutionized the way consumers shop. This isn’t the only tailwind to its impressive revenue growth, as its highly profitable AWS segment has also driven top-line momentum. The company's best-in-class revenue growth coupled with modest operating leverage on its past infrastructure investments has led to elite EPS growth over a multi-year period. Though dominant, Amazon's capital-intensive e-commerce business means its pro...
DKosig Stock index futures were higher on Monday as oil prices approached $100 amid ongoing worries over the Iran war’s impact. Here are some of Monday's biggest stock movers: Biggest stock gainers Meta Platforms ( META ) +2.6% - Shares climbed, following slight gains in other Mag 7 stocks as markets looked to stabilize after another weak week for equities , while investors kept a close watch on t...
DKosig Stock index futures were higher on Monday as oil prices approached $100 amid ongoing worries over the Iran war’s impact. Here are some of Monday's biggest stock movers: Biggest stock gainers Meta Platforms ( META ) +2.6% - Shares climbed, following slight gains in other Mag 7 stocks as markets looked to stabilize after another weak week for equities , while investors kept a close watch on the war between the US and Iran. Meta ( META ) is reportedly planning to initiate widespread layoffs that could impact 20% or more of the company’s workforce as the Facebook owner seeks to offset its costly bets on artificial intelligence and prepare for improved efficiency gains driven by AI-assisted employees. Micron Technology ( MU ) +3.4% - Shares rose after the company announced plans to build a second chip manufacturing facility at its newly acquired Tongluo site in Miaoli County, Taiwan. The site includes approximately 300K square feet of existing 300mm cleanroom space and will support the company's efforts to expand the supply of DRAM products, including HBM, to meet growing AI-driven demand. HIVE Digital Technologies ( HIVE ) +4.2% - Shares rose after the company, through a subsidiary, announced a 4x expansion of its liquid-cooled AI data center capacity through its previously announced strategic data center partner in Canada , growing the existing 4 megawatts in Manitoba to 16.6 MW of critical IT load across two Canadian provinces. The expansion adds a new colocation facility in British Columbia , providing an immediate 5 MW of capacity with an option to scale an additional 7.6 MW. MARA Holdings ( MARA ) +3.5% - Shares advanced as bitcoin climbed above $74,000, fueling a crypto rally that lifted Ether, Solana, and other major tokens to their best weekly gains since pre-war levels. Biggest stock losers Newmont ( NEM ) -1.3%, Barrick ( B ) -1.2% - Gold stocks slipped as bullion dipped, with rising energy prices fueling concerns over potential U.S. interest-rate cuts ...
Donald Trump is stepping up calls for other nations, especially European allies, to aid the US in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He’s also threatened to delay his summit with Xi Jinping if China resists sending help . “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the Strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,” Trump said in an interview with the Financial Time...
Donald Trump is stepping up calls for other nations, especially European allies, to aid the US in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He’s also threatened to delay his summit with Xi Jinping if China resists sending help . “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the Strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,” Trump said in an interview with the Financial Times. “If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO.” Trump stressed China’s dependence on oil from the Middle East, adding that his trip to Beijing slated for the end of this month would be too late. He subsequently told reporters on Air Force One that it would be interesting “to see what country wouldn’t help with a very small endeavor” to get oil tankers flowing through the critical waterway. Trump also took direct aim at the UK prime minister, saying he told Keir Starmer that the US “will remember” if it gets support for the war or not. His threats come as the war continues with no obvious end in sight. Israel has expanded operations in Lebanon, while Iraqi militias have signaled a new phase of attacks on US and other foreign targets. Oil prices are climbing higher , with Brent crude trading above $105 a barrel. A top aide to Trump said the Pentagon estimates the Iran war would take between four and six weeks. The incentives for other countries to assist the US in forcing open the Strait of Hormuz are low, especially after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the coastal corridor was only shut to ships from “enemies.” Two tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas to India sailed through the strait — a route that normally handles about a fifth of the world’s oil supplies. So far, signs are the US president will be rebuffed. Australia ruled out deploying naval vessels, while Japan’s defense minister said the nation currently has no plans to send warships. Chinese officials have so far condemned Trump’s war on...
randomclicks/iStock via Getty Images ReNew Energy Global ( RNW ) said its commercial and industrial unit, ReNew Green Energy Solutions, has secured a $95M equity investment. The funding was led by LeapFrog Investments, which invested $50M, with additional backing from Emerging Market Climate Action Fund and Carlyle AlpInvest. Investors in the consortium join ReNew’s existing institutional investor...
randomclicks/iStock via Getty Images ReNew Energy Global ( RNW ) said its commercial and industrial unit, ReNew Green Energy Solutions, has secured a $95M equity investment. The funding was led by LeapFrog Investments, which invested $50M, with additional backing from Emerging Market Climate Action Fund and Carlyle AlpInvest. Investors in the consortium join ReNew’s existing institutional investor base, which includes Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and British International Investment across ReNew’s businesses. ReNew Green Energy Solutions operates one of India’s largest clean energy portfolios for commercial and industrial customers, with 2.5 GW of committed capacity, including over 2.0 GW already commissioned. About 1.3 GW of this capacity is under long-term agreements with companies such as Microsoft ( MSFT ), Amazon ( AMZN ), and Google ( GOOG ) ( GOOGL ). Source: Press Release More on ReNew Energy Global ReNew Energy Global: Volatile, Leveraged, And Worth The Risk ReNew Energy Global Plc (RNW) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript ReNew Energy Global Plc 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Small-Cap rutility stocks ranked by quant ratings after earnings season ReNew Energy Global GAAP EPS of $0.00 beats by $0.10, revenue of $280M beats by $16.96M
The latest in our ongoing series of writers looking back on their most rewatched comfort films is a tribute to an action classic that also defined an important friendship For 25 years, I received texts from my best friend, Gary, that consisted of no intro, no signoff, just a quote from Point Break. “You’re a real blue-flame special, aren’t you, son?” was one. “The air got dirty and the sex got cle...
The latest in our ongoing series of writers looking back on their most rewatched comfort films is a tribute to an action classic that also defined an important friendship For 25 years, I received texts from my best friend, Gary, that consisted of no intro, no signoff, just a quote from Point Break. “You’re a real blue-flame special, aren’t you, son?” was one. “The air got dirty and the sex got clean” was another. Once, as I opened a takeaway pizza, I received, with perfect timing: “I’m so hungry I could eat the ass-end out of a dead rhino.” Sometimes I would reply immediately or sometimes let a week slip by before firing off: “Lawyers don’t surf” or “Death on a stick out there, mate.” You might say that Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 action movie helped define who we were, or at least our friendship. Eighteen when it came out, we watched Point Break on spin-cycle at Gary’s house, thrilling to the tale of FBI rookie Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) going undercover as a surfer to flush out the identity of the Ex-Presidents, four guys who don the masks of Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon and Lyndon B Johnson to hit 27 banks in three years. Utah, a Rose Bowl quarterback before he blew out his knee, and sardonic, burnt-out veteran Pappas (Gary Busey) trace the chemicals in a strand of a suspect’s hair to Latigo Beach, Malibu. “Surfers are territorial, they stick to certain breaks,” Pappas tells Utah, and the bodacious dude from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure – who’s now, like, totally pumped – cosies up to surfer gal Tyler (Lori Petty) to infiltrate this tight-knit subculture. Continue reading...
Lingan bin Man pulls up to the fishing jetty in the early afternoon, guiding his small boat towards a narrow strip of wooden planks as waves crash against the dock. On board are his wife and toddler. Together, the Malaysian family inspects the day’s catch: 2kg (4.4lbs) of clams after three hours at sea. “I can sell this for US$7,” the 52-year-old said. Advertisement For fishermen in Kampung Sungai...
Lingan bin Man pulls up to the fishing jetty in the early afternoon, guiding his small boat towards a narrow strip of wooden planks as waves crash against the dock. On board are his wife and toddler. Together, the Malaysian family inspects the day’s catch: 2kg (4.4lbs) of clams after three hours at sea. “I can sell this for US$7,” the 52-year-old said. Advertisement For fishermen in Kampung Sungai Kurau, a village on Pulau Carey, an island in Selangor state, this has become the new normal. Members of the Mah Meri community say their catch has steadily declined over the past five years, leaving many struggling to make ends meet. Advertisement Now the villagers fear further disruption as plans move ahead to expand a port into waters they say form part of their traditional fishing grounds. “We are fishermen. We don’t know anything else other than fishing,” said Kamal bin Agil, 53, resting on the jetty.
A suburban headteacher navigates antisemitism in Gaza-outraged London in Jacobson’s latest novel Howard Jacobson writes characters at their wits’ end; those characters are usually men, and those men are usually Jewish. Additionally, and problematically for both them and everyone around them, their collective wits are capacious: easily enlarged to allow idiosyncrasy to bloom into neurosis, preoccup...
A suburban headteacher navigates antisemitism in Gaza-outraged London in Jacobson’s latest novel Howard Jacobson writes characters at their wits’ end; those characters are usually men, and those men are usually Jewish. Additionally, and problematically for both them and everyone around them, their collective wits are capacious: easily enlarged to allow idiosyncrasy to bloom into neurosis, preoccupation into obsession. And Jacobson’s men do the opposite of suffering in silence (although they do that too); they are much given to exhaustive and exhausting disputation, to arguing their point long after their interlocutors are longing for bed, and not in the fun way all parties might hope. With its straightforward allusion to another Jewish writer’s witness to anguish, Howl appears to make its intentions apparent from the outset: we are located in the world of mental dissolution, of consciousness strained and subsequently fractured. But rather than Allen Ginsberg’s would-be seekers of enlightenment, disappearing into the volcanoes of Mexico and “scattering their semen freely” through rose gardens and cemeteries,Jacobson’s avatar is a somewhat prim, suburban primary school headteacher, driven to distraction not by free love and copious hallucinogens, but by fizzing anger and agonising guilt. Continue reading...
One in five students would be reluctant to, or would never, houseshare with a Jewish student, according to a survey by the Union of Jewish Students (UJS) that says antisemitism has “become normalised” on UK campuses. A UJS poll of 1,000 students “of all faiths and none” found almost a quarter (23%) have seen behaviour that targets Jewish students for their religion or ethnicity and nearly half (47...
One in five students would be reluctant to, or would never, houseshare with a Jewish student, according to a survey by the Union of Jewish Students (UJS) that says antisemitism has “become normalised” on UK campuses. A UJS poll of 1,000 students “of all faiths and none” found almost a quarter (23%) have seen behaviour that targets Jewish students for their religion or ethnicity and nearly half (47%) have witnessed justification of the 7 October attacks by Hamas. Half (49%) of the students surveyed said they have heard slogans or chants glorifying Hamas, Hezbollah or other proscribed groups, and 65% have had their learning disrupted by protests. The report, called Time for Change, said Jewish students also face increased social ostracisation. “In one case, a flat of non-Jewish students shared on social media that they had ‘only one rule – no Zios in the flat’,” it said. One in four (26%) who took part in the poll said they know of, or have personally experienced, friendships with Jewish students becoming more distanced or strained. Meanwhile, testimonies from some of the UK’s 10,000 Jewish students described being chased home, threatened, verbally abused and physically attacked. The report also flagged an “apathy” towards antisemitism. One in four (25%) of those polled said they did not care very much – or at all – if students are able to be open about their Jewish identity on campus. Of those who witnessed antisemitism, 20% challenged it directly, 22% reported it to the students’ union and 23% reported it to the university. “Jewish students are facing direct threats, verbal and physical abuse and being isolated by their peers for their presumed views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the UJS report said. “Ignorance about Jewish people is embedded in campus culture, and too little is being done in response.” Karen Newman, the vice-president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said the report made for sickening reading. “Jewish students should not have to wo...
Naima, the charismatic subject of Anna Thommen’s engrossing documentary, and is always on the move. The film opens with her taking a deep plunge into a bright blue swimming pool, an image that embodies her struggles as a Venezuelan migrant in Switzerland. Naima dives deep into life goals with a fierce passion, yet she often finds herself buffeted by currents. Sixteen years ago, she had moved to th...
Naima, the charismatic subject of Anna Thommen’s engrossing documentary, and is always on the move. The film opens with her taking a deep plunge into a bright blue swimming pool, an image that embodies her struggles as a Venezuelan migrant in Switzerland. Naima dives deep into life goals with a fierce passion, yet she often finds herself buffeted by currents. Sixteen years ago, she had moved to the country for love, only to be mistreated by her Swiss husband. Since her diploma was not recognised in Switzerland, she went from managing a team of 48 to being wholly dependent on her partner. Then, left in a financially precarious position after her divorce, she subsequently lost custody of her two children. Now enrolled in a nursing course, Naima throws herself into her internship at a rehab centre, embracing not only the medical side of things, but also showing heartfelt empathy towards the patients. More than just clinical, their interactions have the warmth of conversations between friends. Their backgrounds might differ, yet Naima too has suffered social marginalisation, just like those under her care. Considering this, it’s all the more shocking when Naima’s supervisors fail her in her final evaluation – though appreciated by her patients, her friendliness is deemed unprofessional. This is yet another instance where Naima is discriminated against because of her accent and her skin colour. That she is able to win an academic appeal is an inspiring moment, even if her story echoes the plight of other immigrants who are unable to maximise their full potential. The touching moment when her children attend her graduation ceremony feels like a passing of the torch; Naima’s fight will perhaps bring about a brighter future for the next generation.
A team of scientists in China has developed a way to freeze and revive organs for transplant, extending their viability from as little as six hours to several days, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Medical Devices. While the technology is still at the experimental stage and has not yet progressed to human trials, it could one day transform the entire field of organ tr...
A team of scientists in China has developed a way to freeze and revive organs for transplant, extending their viability from as little as six hours to several days, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Medical Devices. While the technology is still at the experimental stage and has not yet progressed to human trials, it could one day transform the entire field of organ transplantation , especially for hearts, the researchers say. “If just half of the currently discarded transplant hearts in the US could be preserved and used, we could clear the entire US waiting list for organ transplants within two to three years,” the paper noted, citing data from the main donor registry in the United States. Advertisement “Extending the low-temperature preservation time of the heart to 24 hours would provide patients with a larger time window, which may save more lives.” Hearts have the shortest preservation time – at just six hours after leaving the donor – and consequently the highest discard rate. Lungs can remain viable for nine hours, while liver transplants have a 12-hour window and kidneys can be preserved for 24 hours. Advertisement This limits how far and for how long organs can be transported. Helicopters are used in the US to expand the organ transport radius, while high-speed trains are employed in China.
Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda/iStock via Getty Images Roku ( ROKU ) has been a resilient winner amidst the volatility in tech stocks. The company has seen a sustained acceleration in top-line growth coincide with an impressive improvement in profitability. The company appears to have clear sights on substantial and consistent margin expansion moving forward, which may help highlight the reasonabl...
Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda/iStock via Getty Images Roku ( ROKU ) has been a resilient winner amidst the volatility in tech stocks. The company has seen a sustained acceleration in top-line growth coincide with an impressive improvement in profitability. The company appears to have clear sights on substantial and consistent margin expansion moving forward, which may help highlight the reasonable valuation of the stock. I reiterate my "B uy" rating for the stock. ROKU Stock Price I last covered ROKU in December , where I reiterated my "B uy" rating on the inflection in GAAP profitability. The stock has fallen slightly since. Data by YCharts Following the fourth quarter results, that profitability thesis appears to be in full swing. ROKU Stock Key Metrics ROKU is one of the most famous “smart TV” companies. The company generates revenue in large part from advertisements and revenue share agreements. In the most recent quarter, ROKU generated 18% YoY gross profit growth to $606.8 million, crushing guidance of $575 million. I focus on gross profit because the company typically loses money on devices and aims to profit from the use of the devices (platform revenue). The company generated $169.4 million in adjusted EBITDA, exceeding guidance for $145 million. The company was crucially profitable on a GAAP operational and net basis for the second and third consecutive quarters, respectively. 2025 Q4 Shareholder Letter It is worth noting that the company has apparently made profitability a top priority. I don’t say this just to toot my horn; it really shows in the number. The company generated incremental operating margins of over 100% in the fourth quarter (based on gross profits) and 79% for the full year. Incremental margin refers to the profit margin on the gross profit growth. In other words, ROKU has been able to pair its strong acceleration in top-line growth with operating expenses staying roughly flat or going down across the board. ROKU ended the quarter with $...
Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs toggle caption Asif Hassan/AFP via Getty Images As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, cutting off a quarter of oil and natural gas supplies from the rest of the world. Qatar has shut down its liquified natural gas or LNG production, with no clear date to restart in sight. ...
Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs toggle caption Asif Hassan/AFP via Getty Images As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, cutting off a quarter of oil and natural gas supplies from the rest of the world. Qatar has shut down its liquified natural gas or LNG production, with no clear date to restart in sight. But energy experts say some countries are better positioned to weather this energy crisis than they would have been just a few years ago. That's because of the rapid growth of renewable energy, battery systems and electric vehicles, says Jan Rosenow, energy and climate professor at Oxford University. "That's not a coincidence," Rosenow says. "It's a deliberate strategy to move away from [imported oil] and electrify." In China, more than half of new car sales are now electric. In Nepal, it's more than 70%. As oil prices rise, residents with EVs are less vulnerable than if they had to rely on fuel. "It's an energy security solution and it's a cost solution," says Kingsmill Bond, analyst at the energy think tank Ember. Sponsor Message Natural gas and LNG prices are also rising. But countries like Pakistan are more resilient because of the unprecedented growth of solar, says Nabiya Imran, at the Pakistani think tank Renewables First. "The widespread adoption of solar and batteries kind of serves as a hedge or a protection sort of against these price shocks that the fossil fuel markets are very vulnerable to globally," she says. Some countries in Latin America and Africa are still deciding between investing in traditional fossil fuel infrastructure or renewable energy and batteries. The growing energy crisis fueled by the war makes the stakes more clear, Bond says. " Once you've got your solar panel, there's no cost for the sun," he says. "But once you've got your gas fire power station, you have to pay every day for the gas that you burn in it." "With a stroke," he says, "this ...
Influencers push 'parasite cleanses' but doctors say to steer clear Lucy Engelman for NPR Some wellness influencers are very worried about parasites. In online posts and videos, they suggest the organisms can be blamed for a host of symptoms — bloating, insomnia, food cravings, teeth grinding, headaches, among others. They claim that you can rid your body of these discomforts with what's known as ...
Influencers push 'parasite cleanses' but doctors say to steer clear Lucy Engelman for NPR Some wellness influencers are very worried about parasites. In online posts and videos, they suggest the organisms can be blamed for a host of symptoms — bloating, insomnia, food cravings, teeth grinding, headaches, among others. They claim that you can rid your body of these discomforts with what's known as a parasite cleanse. Infectious disease physicians say this trend has led more prospective patients to reach out with concerns that they have parasites. Dr. Abhay Satoskar, a pathologist and immunologist who studies parasites at the Ohio State University, says inquiries ticked up last summer after supermodel Heidi Klum said she'd done a cleanse. Sponsor Message One of the more prominent influencers espousing the benefits of cleanses is Kim Rogers, or "The Worm Queen" as she's known on social media. Between TikTok and Instagram, Rogers has a million followers. "I think 95% of us have parasites. We've never gone in and cleaned out," she said during an appearance on singer Jordin Sparks' podcast in January. Rogers, who is not a doctor, advised Sparks that people should do a parasite cleanse three or four times a year," especially if you have pets." Such products are easily purchased online, including on Rogers' website, which sells a kit for $125. Rogers' team declined NPR's interview request. But physicians warn there's little to no evidence these holistic treatments work, and some of these methods could cause serious health issues. The claim Influencers say parasitic infestations — especially of the gut — are common and that people should take measures to clear them out periodically. Many advise doing so by taking herbal supplements or tinctures that induce bowel movements, which, they claim, rid the body of parasitic organisms. Some even say they have seen worms coming out of their bodies afterwards. Other TikTokers have posted videos of attempts to cure an infestation by so...
As parents clamor for a treatment touted for autism, doctors hesitate to prescribe it Nicole Xu for NPR Swathi Balantrapu has been searching for a treatment for her 10-year-old son with autism. She first tried applied behavior analysis therapy, or ABA therapy — an evidence-based approach. She later pursued a $7,000 movement and stretching program. Like many parents of autistic kids, she also turne...
As parents clamor for a treatment touted for autism, doctors hesitate to prescribe it Nicole Xu for NPR Swathi Balantrapu has been searching for a treatment for her 10-year-old son with autism. She first tried applied behavior analysis therapy, or ABA therapy — an evidence-based approach. She later pursued a $7,000 movement and stretching program. Like many parents of autistic kids, she also turned to alternative options, including a stem cell therapy treatment in Germany, costing $40,000 per year, repeated over the past three years. After a press conference last fall, where federal health officials touted a new treatment for autism, Balantrapu found a new reason to hope her son's condition could be cured. "I would do anything for my child," she said. "Maybe there is something to it. It just feels like one last stone unturned." Sponsor Message The treatment in question is leucovorin, a derivative of vitamin B9 — also called folinic acid — that is commonly used during cancer treatment. Federal officials said it could help treat a rare brain condition called cerebral folate deficiency and that it could benefit "hundreds of thousands" of kids with autism. The announcement triggered a surge of interest among parents seeking the medication, with social media groups popping up with tens of thousands of members sharing doctors' referrals and notes. It also led to pushback from major medical groups advising against prescribing it routinely. This has put pressure on clinicians and led to a divide between providers and parents. "All of a sudden, there's this onslaught of information being disseminated that we now have to explain, disentangle and interpret," said Dr. Shafali Jeste, an autism researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles. "It's a big burden, and we're all willing to bear it … but I think that a lot of it ends up becoming a distraction." Using leucovorin to treat patients with cerebral folate deficiency is not controversial, experts told NPR — and it's...
"Entirely Demonic": Catherine Austin Fitts Warns Financial Tsunami Coming Because Of Programmable Money Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com , Catherine Austin Fitts (CAF), publisher of “The Solari Report,” has been pushing gold (and silver) as an investment for the past few years. The record high price, even though both have come down in price a bit, has proven her right–again. Now, there is an over...
"Entirely Demonic": Catherine Austin Fitts Warns Financial Tsunami Coming Because Of Programmable Money Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com , Catherine Austin Fitts (CAF), publisher of “The Solari Report,” has been pushing gold (and silver) as an investment for the past few years. The record high price, even though both have come down in price a bit, has proven her right–again. Now, there is an overpowering change getting ready to hit the world. CAF says: “What I call the Rothschild syndicate wants programmable money, and they don’t want anybody stopping it ... That’s number one. The second thing is most people do not understand what is coming in terms of what the distributive ledger technology is going to do, what it is going to do to the currency markets, to the stock and bond markets. It is bubble economics and also control. ... We are talking about something that is entirely demonic. Let me give you a few examples: Mr. Smith, this is the government calling, and we know you have three children. We want one of them transgendered. You can choose which one, but if you don’t transgender one of them, we will turn off your money, and you won’t be able to feed your other children.” CAF goes on, “ You take the Covid shot or we turn your money off ..." " Programmable money is spatial control as well. If we went to a 15-minute city, your programmable money would not work outside the 15-minute city. It’s not just programmable money. If you have an electric car and you try to leave the 15-minute city, your car will not work. ” This is why CAF is working tirelessly with multiple state legislatures to put the brakes on programmable money before it’s too late. CAF says, “ We say get the guardrails up now, and don’t wait for the last mile of the highway ..." "Look at how the market is exploding. If you wait, it could be too late. The horse has left the barn without the bridal and without the saddle. .. Anybody in state government who is working to protect freedom, we want to do ev...