East Harlem resident Asha Bell, who lives in the greatest city in the world, hasn’t left her apartment in two years. When I stopped by last week, she warned me to take care navigating her cluttered room, where she’s been bedbound with back and leg problems since 2017. “It’s a land mine in here!” she said. We discussed her past, including... … [Read more...] about Homebound New Yorkers Find Joy in Simple Pleasures
Slight Differences Found in Brains of Ex-Cuba Diplomats
Brain imaging of U.S. diplomats who had reported mysterious health symptoms while working in Havana showed differences in the structure and connections of their brains compared with the brains of a group of healthy people, according to a new study. Yet whether the slight differences reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Tuesday have any medical significance is unclear. “It’s... … [Read more...] about Slight Differences Found in Brains of Ex-Cuba Diplomats
Pope Francis Names New Bishop for Troubled West Virginia Diocese
ROME—Pope Francis appointed a new bishop for the scandal-plagued Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., a few days after disciplining its former leader for sexual harassment and financial improprieties. Bishop Mark Brennan, 72 years old, will take over from former Bishop Michael Bransfield, 75, the Vatican announced Tuesday. Bishop Bransfield... … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Names New Bishop for Troubled West Virginia Diocese
Brunswick Cuts Costs to Streamline Marine Businesses
Brunswick Corp. said Tuesday it would cut 9% of its workforce in its boat and marine-engine businesses as the company aims to streamline its operations. The company said it is aiming to trim $30 million to $35 million in expenses from the businesses. The move is in addition to $17 million of corporate cuts the company announced late last month. As... … [Read more...] about Brunswick Cuts Costs to Streamline Marine Businesses
Options Traders Wager On Smooth Sailing For Tech
Options traders are forecasting a relative calm for shares of some tech behemoths ahead of earnings this week. They could end up being caught off guard. Options pricing indicates investors are girding for smaller moves than normal for shares of some highflying tech companies. For example, traders are currently betting on a 4.1% swing the day after Amazon.com, Inc. reports earnings on Thursday, according to data provider Trade Alert as of early Tuesday. That is below the historical 4.8% move reported after the past eight financial... … [Read more...] about Options Traders Wager On Smooth Sailing For Tech