Monday, July 8, 2019

Weather disturbance could affect Florida peninsula & U.S. reigns at Women's World Cup

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July 8, 2019

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Florida peninsula could be affected as chances of tropical system developing increase

A low-pressure system in the southeastern United States has a 70 percent chance of tropical development as it moves toward the northeastern Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said early Monday. If it becomes a storm, it would be named Tropical Storm Barry.

U.S. wins fourth World Cup title by beating Netherlands 2-0

Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle scored one goal apiece to lift the Americans to a victory past the Dutch, clinching the USWNT's fourth total World Cup crown.

Infant mortality: One family's journey after losing 16-day-old son

When Andia and Keith Kolakowski lost their premature baby in 2017, they decided to create a journal for parents who have a baby in the NICU. They're among thousands of parents who lose their babies in the first year of life. Several reasons lead to infant mortality, and no one effort can address the problem. But improving access to prenatal care, better nutrition and education have been shown to improve the outcomes for both mom and baby.

New law will hasten Orlando's already healthy hospital building boom

The Florida Legislature's passage this year of a new law (HB 21) will accelerate construction of new hospitals in Central Florida and could bring new players into what's now an open market to compete for a share of the state's fastest growing economy.

UCF researchers find link between processed foods and autism

A preservative in processed foods can hold one of the clues to the rising rates of autism in the United States, according to a laboratory-based study by UCF researchers. Scientists exposed human neural stem cells to high levels of the food preservative Propionic Acid or PPA and found that it reduced the development of neurons. The preservative is found in packaged and processed foods like baked goods and cheese.

Disney World revives animation classes for guests in time for new 'Lion King' movie

A Walt Disney World artist is getting a second chance to do what he loves.

Orange teachers likely to vote on contract starting this week, as some rally to oppose it

Orange County's public school teachers will vote starting this week on a proposed contract, with many pushing for a first-ever "no" vote. Those opposed say small raises and steep insurance hikes will leave too many instructors taking home less pay than they do now.

Apollo 11 left disc of poetic messages and humble-brags from Earth on moon

The disc of messages carried to the moon on Apollo 11 from world leaders include congratulations to America for its great scientific feat, wishes for a new era of universal peace and some well-played humble-brags.

Coke Zero Sugar 400 shows NASCAR, NBC don't know when to come in out of the rain | Commentary

The Coke Zero Sugar 400 debacle this weekend shows NASCAR and NBC don't know when to come in out of the rain, Sentinel sports columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Orlando Dog Mom Club connects and empowers women

Though it's only been around for about three months, The Orlando Dog Mom Club has over 4,500 members. The club hosts monthly meetups and provides a forum for local dog moms to connect.

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