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‘A Start Towards Victory’: Gregory and Travis McMichael Charged With Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

SAVANNAH—Gregory and Travis McMichael have been arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection with the February killing of Ahmaud Arbery, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday. According to police, the white father and son, 64 and 34, chased Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, after he ran by Travis McMichael’s home in the Satilla Shores neighborhood of Brunswick on Feb. 23. He was unarmed and jogging at the time. “This is a start towards victory,” Thea Brooks, Arbery’s aunt, told The Daily Beast on Thursday. “This only the beginning though, but this is what we were all hoping for.”The McMichaels said they believed Arbery was a burglar responsible for a series of break-ins in their neighborhood and that they pursued him in their pickup truck while armed with a shotgun and a .357 magnum. The GBI alleges the McMichaels confronted Arbery, and that Travis shot him. A local prosecutor previously indicated a third man, William Bryan, took part in the chase and filmed the incident.‘It’s Murder’: This Shooting of an Unarmed Black Man Is Roiling GeorgiaAt least two shots hit the 25-year-old, the Glynn County Coroner’s Office told The Daily Beast last week.Video that Brooks said depicted her nephew’s death elicited a furious reaction nationwide, and residents of the area protested the initial failure to prosecute a case on Tuesday.“It’s murder. It’s heartbreaking to even look at. The whole city has seen it,” Brooks told The Daily Beast after the video was released this week.The Georgia NAACP echoed her words in a Thursday response to the McMichaels’ arrest: “The murderers of Ahmaud Arbery have been arrested.”Gregory McMichael, a former cop and investigator with a local prosecutor’s office, previously told The Daily Beast he “never would have gone after someone for their color.” He also said the “closest version of the truth” about the incident was captured in a letter effectively clearing him and his son that was written by a prosecutor who recused himself from the case, George Barnhill. McMichael also admitted he had no direct evidence that Arbery was a thief. “But he’s the guy who’s there without permission,” he said from behind the closed front door of his son’s home.The owner of an unfinished home just down the street from Travis McMichael's home, Larry English, told The Daily Beast earlier this week that he had surveillance footage that appeared to show Arbery stopping to look at the foundation of his still-under-construction home. While Gregory McMichael claimed to police that Arbery had been caught on surveillance video, it was not immediately clear what video he was referring to. English told The Daily Beast he had no knowledge of the McMichaels seeing his surveillance footage. McMichael’s ties to law enforcement helped fuel a haze of suspicion around the killing from the beginning. Barnhill was one of two area prosecutors who looked into the incident before recusing themselves. A third prosecutor—District Attorney Tom Durden—sought a GBI probe ahead of the arrests this week.Read more at The Daily Beast.Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast hereGet our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.





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Russian hackers accessed emails from Merkel's constituency office: Der Spiegel

Russia's GRU military intelligence service appears to have got hold of many emails from Chancellor Angela Merkel's constituency office in a 2015 hack attack on Germany's parliament, Der Spiegel magazine reported on Friday, without citing its sources. A spokesman for the German government had no immediate comment. Der Spiegel said federal criminal police and the federal cyber agency had been able to partially reconstruct the attack and found that two email inboxes from Merkel's office had been targeted.





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Life Sciences undergraduates track bird song and coral reef diversity from home

As part of the College's move to remote learning, 143 first-year students are taking a series of virtual field courses to investigate biodiversity.




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J-IDEA launches coronavirus pandemic hospital planning tool

Imperial's disease outbreak centre J-IDEA has launched a pandemic hospital planning tool to help cope with extreme surges in demand from coronavirus.




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Online platform enables scientists worldwide to collaborate on COVID-19 projects

Alumni inspired by the scientific response to the SARS outbreak are developing a platform to help researchers collaborate on global challenges.




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AI being developed to help cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

A new study led by The Royal Marsden involving Imperial will use artificial intelligence (AI) to help cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Citizen-science project measures impact of coronavirus pandemic on mental health

What impact has the lockdown had on our mental health, and what determines how people cope with isolation?




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AGS honors expert and emerging geriatrics leaders of 2020

(American Geriatrics Society) The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals who have made outstanding contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older people. This year's award recipients include more than 20 leaders representing the breadth of disciplines championing care for us all as we age.




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nTIDE April 2020 jobs report: COVID recession hits workers with disabilities harder

(Kessler Foundation) Andrew Houtenville, Ph.D., research director of the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability: 'Unlike the Great Recession and the Great Depression, many workers in the COVID Recession may be 'on temporary layoff' (aka furloughed) and may be recalled, rather than losing their jobs completely. To further investigate this issue, we plan to release a Special nTIDE Report on May 15.'




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Dr. Ellen Flaherty, prestigious Henderson lecturer, sets sight on key priority for us all

(American Geriatrics Society) The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced that Ellen Flaherty, PhD, APRN, AGSF, an assistant professor at the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine and director of the Dartmouth Centers for Health & Aging, will deliver the society's prestigious Henderson State-of-the-Art Lecture. Dr. Flaherty will deliver her talk, Leveraging the Potential of Interprofessional Teams in Primary Care Practice, at the AGS 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS21) in Chicago, Ill. (May 12-15, 2021).




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AGS honors society's first pharmacist president with prestigious Nascher/Manning award

(American Geriatrics Society) The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) will this year honor past AGS President Todd Semla, PharmD, MS, AGSF, with the prestigious Nascher/Manning Award, given biannually at the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS21, to be held next year May 13-15 in Chicago, Ill., following the cancellation of the AGS 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting due to COVID-19).




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New Home Office funded report urges greater action for cybercrime victims

(University of Portsmouth) The first major UK study into victims of computer misuse crime has exposed the serious harm some victim's experience, as well as barriers to reporting such offences, receiving support, achieving justice and the precarious resources dedicated by the police to cybercrime.




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New research finds racial bias in rideshare platforms

(Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences) New research to be published in the INFORMS journal Management Science has found popular rideshare platforms exhibit racial and other biases that penalize under-represented minorities and others seeking to use their services.




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Which COVID-19 models should we use to make policy decisions?

(Penn State) A new process to harness multiple disease models for outbreak management has been developed by an international team of researchers. The team will immediately implement the process to help inform policy decisions for the COVID-19 outbreak.




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Addressing the ethical considerations of SARS-CoV-2 human challenge trials

(American Association for the Advancement of Science) While an effective vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2 virus is likely many months away, development could be accelerated by conducting controlled human infection (CHI) studies -- which are increasingly being considered by the scientific community due to the urgent need.




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Deciphering the hidden interactions within biological networks of varying sizes

(University of Tsukuba) Researchers from the University of Tsukuba discovered that fish schools showed a significant change in behavior with varying school sizes. Using integrated information theory, they showed that a significant change in the interaction between the fish and the overall collective behavior occurred between three- and four-fish schools, including the emergence of leadership within the group. These findings help understand the dynamics of collective behavior.




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Iatrogenic Inpatient Hypoglycemia: Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention: Analysis of Current Practice at an Academic Medical Center With Implications for Improvement Efforts

Gregory A. Maynard
Oct 1, 2008; 21:241-247
Articles




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Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients With Diabetes

Chester B. Good
Oct 1, 2002; 15:
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A Model of Community-Based Behavioral Intervention for Depression in Diabetes: Program ACTIVE

Mary de Groot
Jan 1, 2010; 23:18-25
From Research to Practice




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Integrating Depression Care With Diabetes Care in Real-World Settings: Lessons From the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Diabetes Initiative

Daren Anderson
Jan 1, 2007; 20:10-16
Feature Articles




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A Novel Approach to Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: The Team Clinic Model

Jennifer K. Raymond
Feb 1, 2015; 28:68-71
Care Innovations




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Depressive Affect Among Four Ethnic Groups of Male Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Lawrence Fisher
Oct 1, 2004; 17:215-219
Articles




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Educator Experience with the U.S. Diabetes Conversation Map(R) Education Program in the Journey for Control of Diabetes: The IDEA Study

Omar D. Fernandes
Jul 1, 2010; 23:194-198
Care Innovations




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From DSME to DSMS: Developing Empowerment-Based Diabetes Self-Management Support

Martha Mitchell Funnell
Oct 1, 2007; 20:221-226
Articles




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Redesign of a Diabetes System of Care Using an All-or-None Diabetes Bundle to Build Teamwork and Improve Intermediate Outcomes

Frederick J. Bloom
Jul 1, 2010; 23:165-169
From Research to Practice




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Improving Diabetes Care in the Hospital Using Guideline-Directed Orders

Stephen F. Quevedo
Oct 1, 2001; 14:
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Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Older Adults

Ruban Dhaliwal
Feb 1, 2014; 27:9-20
Research to Practice




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Diabetes Self-Management Education for Older Adults: General Principles and Practical Application

Emmy Suhl
Oct 1, 2006; 19:234-240
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The Breakthrough Series: IHI's Collaborative Model for Achieving Breakthrough Improvement


Apr 1, 2004; 17:97-101
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Making a Difference With Interactive Technology: Considerations in Using and Evaluating Computerized Aids for Diabetes Self-Management Education

Russell E. Glasgow
Apr 1, 2001; 14:
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Overview of Peer Support Models to Improve Diabetes Self-Management and Clinical Outcomes

Michele Heisler
Oct 1, 2007; 20:214-221
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Family Conflict and Diabetes Management in Youth: Clinical Lessons From Child Development and Diabetes Research

Barbara J. Anderson
Jan 1, 2004; 17:
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The Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes, and Needs (DAWN) Program: A New Approach to Improving Outcomes of Diabetes Care

Soren E. Skovlund
Jul 1, 2005; 18:136-142
Lifestyle and Behavior




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Interview-Based Customer Insights in Developing Countries

What are the opportunities and challenges of collecting consumer insights in developing countries—and how can the challenges be overcome?




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Violence is not the answer - Dexta Daps’ new single spurs conversation on domestic abuse

Hours after he was released from police lock-up last week, dancehall artiste Dexta Daps dropped some new music on his eager fans. The track, Breaking News, explores an all-too-familiar domestic violence storyline, but incorporates a controversial...




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Shav-A sees positives despite COVID

Up-and-coming entertainer Shav-A says the COVID-19 pandemic made her reflect on her life. "I needed a reset. With all this downtime, I have realised that I needed to stop and rethink a lot of things that are going on in my life, and it also...




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NotNice delivers star-studded, uplifting track

Imagine some of your favourite artistes on one song, offering up messages of encouragement and upliftment. Well, that is the concept behind the latest track from Billboard-charting producer NotNice. Dubbed We Are, the song features vocals from...




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Comedians to provide ‘COVID’ relief

Comedians Over Viruses and Infectious Diseases (COVID) is the message behind the latest project from comedian duo Ity and Fancy Cat. Recognising that stress levels are on the rise due to the effects of the...




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Bad Gyal Jade gets boost from Bounty endorsement

In an interview with THE STAR last August, up-and-coming artiste Bad Gyal Jade dubbed herself the 'female Kartel'. Drawing comparisons between her style and flow and that of the incarcerated deejay, Jade said the label was a fitting one. Though...




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Dancers' Paradise: Devon Unruly working hard to expand dance group

He's celebrating 10 years of dancing both competitively and in the street, and the co-founder of Unruly Skankaz, Devon Brown, says he is looking to expand the brand. The once three-member male dance group has grown to five, he told THE WEEKEND...




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Weh Dem Up To | Natel still making the hits

Many may remember Natel from the Digicel Rising Stars competition back in 2005. The singer was a runner-up that year and has been working to set himself apart in the music industry ever since. It has been 15 years, and although his name may not be...




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What about entertainment? - Industry insider feels sector under-represented in COVID recovery task force

Last month, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the establishment of an Economic Recovery Task Force, chaired by Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke. The multisectoral task force, which is mandated to oversee Jamaica's economic recovery from...




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Bartender finds the going very tough

Having to witness your child go off to bed without a meal is not the most pleasing experience for a parent. However, this is the reality of Viviene Francis, who was laid off from her job as a bartender. Francis, who is a single mother, told THE...




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It’s becoming depressing - Mother enduring long wait for newborn’s coronavirus results

A Manchester mother is pleading with the authorities to provide her with the results of COVID-19 tests done on her and her week-old baby. The woman claims that she has been in isolation in hospital since April 27, a day after she gave birth to...




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MoBay residents flock COVID ‘giveaway truck’

Despite being placed under strict restrictions and COVID-19 curfew measures, shoppers, commuters, motorists, and vendors in Montego Bay got a feel of Christmas on Wednesday, when they were showered with items as part of the COVID-19 giveaway by an...




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Providing Debt Relief for Emerging Economies

New proposal would help low and middle-income nations fund their pandemic response.




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The State of the Modern Political Economy

Professor Tano Santos, Professor Ray Horton, and Dean Emeritus Glenn Hubbard discuss the impact of the pandemic on American and international political economies.




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Alumni and Students From Greater China Donate PPE to NY Healthcare Workers Desperate for Gear

As the pandemic ebbed in China, alumni from the region raised more than $2.1 million to send crucial protective gear to New York healthcare workers.




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How to Keep Up Your Job Search During the Pandemic

Your job search doesn't have to stop during the COVID-19 crisis.




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Columbia-Harlem Small Business Development Center Is a Lifeline for Business Owners

The SBDC offers resources and guidance to Harlem’s small businesses amidst the COVID-19 crisis.