China defends a global push to build infrastructure. The Chinese president promotes it. Think tanks explain it. Even college students are encouraged to study it. So why does it still make westerners suspicious? Is next year's election simply a referendum on President Trump? Some Midwestern voters have more than that on their minds. And who lives and who dies in Avengers: Endgame? We can't answer that without spoiling the movie but we can reflect on what Marvel films have meant to audiences.  22 of them in 11 years.

Friday, April 26, 2019

For better or worse, people think about their weight. We explain the science of weight and weight loss to help put you on a road to body acceptance — and better health.

Science

Health & Fitness

The way many of us think about weight loss is totally counterproductive. Focus on healthy habits you can sustain instead of the numbers on the scale.

A Saner Mindset For Weight Loss

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Knowing when and what to eat may sound simple, but dieting can mess up our connection to hunger cues. The practice of intuitive eating can help people make peace with food.

Trust Your Gut: A Beginner's Guide To Intuitive Eating

When we shed pounds, we trigger biological mechanisms that make it hard to keep the weight off. Understanding these systems might help you be kinder to your body.

The Biology Of Weight Loss

President Trump likes infrastructure. So do Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. The two sides meet today. Can they agree on a plan? Demonstrations in Sudan led to the ouster of Omar al-Bashir after 30 years in power. But those who rallied aren't finished yet. Protesters are now trying to use that power to take the government out of military control but things are getting tense as negotiations stall. And for the first time in 200 years, the Emperor of Japan has decided to abdicate the throne. What does it mean for his son to now take the Chrysanthemum crown?

Friday, April 26, 2019

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