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Doctors speak out as children’s hospitals fill up due early surge of respiratory illnesses

Health

Children’s hospitals in major U.S. cities around the country are reaching capacity due to an unprecedented spike in respiratory illnesses, and COVID-19 is not the main culprit. Common respiratory viruses that typically cause mild, cold-like symptoms in children — such as RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), rhinovirus and enterovirus — are hitting harder and earlier than expected, multiple experts told TODAY, prompting concern ahead of the winter season.As hospitals report unusually high pediatric case numbers for this time of year, many physicians are sharing anecdotes about packed emergency rooms and intensive care units on social media. Dr. Maya Maxym, a pediatric…

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Everyone Was At Beyoncé’s Renaissance-Themed Party in Paris But You (And Me)

Lifestyle

Beyoncé threw a celebrity-studded, Renaissance-themed party last night in Paris, and seemingly everyone was there but you and me: Naomi Campbell, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, Michèle Lamy, Halsey. Even the enigmatic real-estate investor and “NBA superfan” James Goldstein was there. And those lucky enough to be invited really went for it. Everyone seemed to lean into the capital-F fashion vibes of the album, which soundtracked a significant chunk of New York Fashion Week, and its accompanying imagery.Supermodel Naomi Campbell arrived wearing a silver metallic trench coat and a neck full of opulent jewelry, while model Cindy Bruna took the…

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Bitcoin Billionaire Michael Saylor Gets Into Twitter Spat with Gold Bug Peter Schiff

Crypto

 Bitcoin (BTC) bull and former IT firm MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor got into a bit of an argument with the arch-bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff on Twitter on Monday over the former’s support for the world’s number one crypto.  Schiff has become infamous in the world of crypto Twitter, where he regularly takes the opportunity to troll BTC advocates.The gold bug, perhaps unsurprisingly, started this latest spat by tweeting about the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s decision to charge the famous social media influencer Kim Kardashian – and dragging Saylor into the story.Kardashian was charged with unlawfully advertising a “crypto security” offered and…

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Ford hikes starting price of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup for second time in less than two months

Economy

Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks are shown at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on April 26, 2022 in Dearborn, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty ImagesDETROIT — Ford Motor is increasing the starting price of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup by $5,000 for the 2023 model year, citing rising costs and supply chain issues.The new price of the 2023 Lightning Pro, an entry-level model meant for commercial and business customers, will be $51,974 — up nearly 11% from previous pricing and a 30% increase from the original $39,974 price in May 2021.In an emailed statement, Ford said it is adjusting the…

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Housing is slumping, but this real estate CEO explains why it’s not 2008 all over again

Investing

Mortgage rates are soaring. And for many prospective home buyers, especially first-time purchasers, the combination of rising home loan costs and still sky-high real estate prices make the idea of purchasing a home prohibitively expensive…if not impossible. But don’t tell that to the CEO of real estate developer Howard Hughes Corp. In an interview with CNN Business, David O’Reilly said that he’s not too worried about another housing market crash and explains why. “We probably are technically in a housing recession,” he said, referring to a term used to describe a decline in home sales for at least six months.…

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