Been to any good concerts lately? Summer is prime time for viewing live music — and this year has had some pretty spectacular acts performing on tour or at music festivals, from Alex Warren to Father John Misty, Styx, and Ed Sheeran. Scroll through pics from those shows and more via CBS News.
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Is 5 p.m. the new 7 p.m. when it comes to dinnertime? “Early bird dinners” have been trending on TikTok over the past few months — and a slew of studies show there may be some health benefits to scoring an earlier reservation. Research shows eating earlier is associated with less acid reflex, better rest, and improved weight management. A recent study found that those who ate their meals within an 8-hour window — between 9:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. — kept off 5-6 pounds and had a significant reduction in fat mass compared to a group that ate over a 12-hour window. Another study published last month found that those who refrained from eating for four hours before bed did better in problem-solving tests. That said, earlier meals don’t work for everyone. Nishtha Modi, a board-certified internal medicine physician, told ABC News that some people, especially those taking insulin or other diabetes medications, should talk with their health care providers before starting a new routine. Modi added: “Don’t get so caught up chasing the ‘perfect’ eating schedule that you forget the basics. Eat real nutritious food, move your body in ways you enjoy, don’t overeat, and spend time with people who make you laugh.” But if you like the idea of eating before it gets dark, consider this your sign to take advantage of that early bird special at your fave local restaurant.
Together With Subaru
Over 1M Students Supported Through the Subaru Loves Learning Campaign
The new school year is fast approaching, but affording basic classroom essentials remains a major challenge for many families and educators. According to a recent survey, 93% of U.S. teachers have students whose families can’t afford school supplies, leading educators to spend an average of $895 out of pocket annually. This year, Subaru — together with more than 630 of its retailers in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org® — reached a major milestone, supporting more than 1 million students nationwide in high-needs schools through the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative. Now in its sixth year, the partnership continues to help remove barriers to learning by providing teachers with funding for essential classroom supplies and high-quality educational resources that support student success.
In Oakland, a Sports Center Library Invites Kids to Borrow All Kinds of Athletic Equipment
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Looking for a basketball to shoot hoops with your kids? A few Frisbees? Maybe a yoga mat? Instead of having to buy increasingly pricey athletic equipment that may only be used a handful of times, residents of Oakland, California, can borrow the gear for free at the newly opened Park Play Lending Library. The library — located inside a sports center in a high-need neighborhood with lots of kids — invites locals to check out volleyballs, basketballs, jump ropes, tennis equipment, and even board games. The goal is to ensure all children have a chance to play and stay active no matter their economic circumstances, especially as the costs of youth sports are on the rise. “Parents are trying to keep food on the table, but also navigate being able to have their kids go to things and participate in things, and sometimes, it can be difficult,” Maria Garcia, a lifelong Oakland resident who works at the sports center’s front desk, told SFGATE. “And I think having resources like this kind of opens up that door for them to be able to do that.” Maribel Lopez, a recreation supervisor who pitched the idea, added: “We’re aware that sports can lead to social mobility. … We want kids to be able to speak each other’s language and connect through sports.”
Environment
At This Houseplant Hospital, “Patients” Recover Under the Care of a Green Thumb
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At a bright blue building on Newhaven Road in Edinburgh, Scotland, admitted patients receive similar treatments to those of any other ailing individual. Sometimes they’re put on drips or quarantined, for example, all with the goal of restoring them to full health. But here, appearing green is a good sign: It’s a hospital for plants. Founded by Rosanna and Tom Costello, the Hilda Houseplant Hospital helps customers revive indoor plants in need of extra care. Amateur horticulturalists can drop off their greenery for “surgery,” repotting, pest removal, and more. The infirmary is just one aspect of the couple’s plant shop, Hilda (named for Tom’s great-grandmother). “I’d been into plant shops where you could buy compost and things to repot your plants at home, and even though I knew how to do it, I still wanted either somewhere else to do it and make a mess, or somewhere with advice on hand to avoid any pitfalls,” Rosanna told SWNS of her motivation for starting the hospital. “I’d had this idea from when I first got into houseplants, because that was what I had wanted.” Read our full article to learn one of Rosanna’s most commonly seen patients, and get some of her top plant care tips (including how to best tend to them during a heat wave).
In Other News
Aerial laser scans of ancient structures in the Amazon indicate the existence of a previously unknown civilization (read more)
Columbia College Chicago’snew scholarship program offers free tuition to students who experienced foster care (read more)
Meet Timmy the sea turtle: The 300-pound female loggerheadwas rescued by the Coast Guard in the Florida Keys (read more)
Syria’s first football tournament for people with disabilities took place last week — see the inspiring snapshots (read more)
As if! Alicia Silverstone is returning to her iconic role of Cher Horowitz in a new Clueless sequel series (read more)
Inspiring Story
A community effort
When a hospital administrator in Los Angeles got word that a family-run restaurant in the Boyle Heights neighborhood was struggling financially following a nearby warehouse fire in June, he knew he had to take action. Keith Levy’s staff works across the street from La Palapa Sinaloense Fish Tacos, so he ordered 80 meals for the team in addition to donating $300 to the establishment. “The hospital is here for the community,” Levy said. “We will do whatever we can for them.”
Photo of the Day
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Peak viewing season has started for the blooming lavender fields in southwestern China’s Songpan County in Sichuan Province, attracting visitors from near and far. The purple blooms — particularly abundant in high-altitude Chuanzhusi Town — typically flourish into early fall.
How Subaru Is Supporting Teachers and Students
When their students lack the means to afford basic educational supplies, educators often step up to the plate, paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket for classroom essentials. Through its partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru is helping change that. By providing teachers with funds for resources and supplies, the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative has ensured that since 2021, over 1 million kids across the country have the tools they need to unlock the power of learning.
