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Against the Tide review – old ways vs the new in a study of modern Indian fisherfolk | Film

Sarvnik Kaur’s patient, plangent documentary follows two fishers and friends from Mumbai’s Koli community pursuing their livelihoods by different means. Ganesh is a likable grafter who commands a large crew and the latest technology for expeditions far out at sea. He lives in a modern apartment with his wife, Manali, and zooms around town in a van that has his Instagram handle – The Last Fisherman of Bombay – emblazoned on the side.In contrast, the humble Rakesh, who lives with his wife, Devyani, their baby son and his…

Expert discusses the rising political tide of young adults, Gen Z

"I think any place where Gen Z feels like others are marginalized, they’ll show up," says John Della Volpe, whose book "Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America," chronicles the impact the country’s youngest voter demographic is already having on U.S. politics. Credit: HKS The expulsion of two Black state Democratic lawmakers in their 20s by the predominantly white, Republican-controlled Tennessee…

Chronic inflammation discovery may turn the tide on heart attack, stroke

We’re all familiar with acute inflammation – the redness, pain and bruising around injuries that alerts the immune system to the damage it needs to heal. However, if this response becomes prolonged, chronic inflammation can then see healthy tissue attacked and the risk of serious illness becomes increasingly greater.More than 50% of all deaths across the globe are linked to chronic inflammation-related diseases such as ischemic heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver…

The tide has shifted for solo GPs

Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. It’s hard to be proactive after the tide has already shifted. However, that’s what we’re seeing happen in the solo GP world, where investors, hearing about institutional investor risk appetite changing, are extending fundraising timelines, cutting investment vehicle targets or planning to leave venture altogether. Some have learned it…

Clean-up protein may turn the tide on brain hemorrhage survival

With a horrific mortality and recovery rate, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a devastating disease with poor long-term outcomes for those who do manage to survive it. And studies show that for people who receive treatment at its onset, around 50% of sufferers will see their condition deteriorate within 28 days.In fact, only a quarter of ICH-related brain deterioration happens in that first 24-hour window. Most occurs during the secondary stage, where blood cells lyse and neurotoxic products are generated. With no…

Tons of Dead Fish Wash Up in Florida Amid ‘Red Tide’

Red tides are “near annual” events for Florida, but they vary in their severity and how long they last. One particularly destructive instance lasted for more than 10 months in 2018. The dead fish here were photographed in 2018 in Sanibel, FL. Photo: Joe Raedle / Staff (Getty Images)People and fish alike along Florida’s west coast are feeling the effects of an ongoing red tide. The toxic algae bloom is making both humans and sea life sick as it persists along nearly 150 miles of the Sunshine State’s coastline. At least 13

Diablo Immortal Terror’s Tide Update Continues The Game’s Main Story

Diablo Immortal's story is set to continue in the game's new Terror's Tide update, which will introduce the new zone of Stormpoint into Blizzard's mobile ARPG.Stormpoint is a "salt-scrubbed prison island" that houses Sanctuary's "worst of the worst." Diablo's minions have learned a large shard of the Worldstone is being kept there, and have put the island under siege. It will be up to players to battle against Diablo's Cult of Terror in order to prevent their plan from coming to fruition. Players…

Home-Price Growth Slows Under Tide of Rising Mortgage Rates

U.S. home-price growth slowed sharply in the third quarter, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday, as home-buying affordability remained near its lowest level in decades.Nationwide, the median sales price of an existing single-family home last quarter was up 8.6% from a year earlier to $398,500, according to NAR, a slowdown from the second quarter’s 14.2% pace. The large price gains that characterized the housing boom for much of the past two years are also becoming much less widespread. Median prices were up…