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DWTS Pros Practice in Masks Ahead of Official Season 35 Cast Reveal
entertainment9 days ago

DWTS Pros Practice in Masks Ahead of Official Season 35 Cast Reveal

DWTS pros and celebrities were photographed rehearsing in Los Angeles wearing face masks to hide their identities ahead of the season 35 cast reveal. ABC will unveil the full lineup on GMA on Sept. 2, with four contestants confirmed so far: Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, Jackson Olson and Guillermo Rodriguez (Guillermo is paired with a pregnant Witney Carson). The season begins with a two-night premiere on Sept. 15–16 on ABC/Disney+, with Hulu streaming the following day, and rumors about additional cast members are circulating.

via Just Jared|
#dancing-with-the-stars#entertainment#jackson-olson
Federal Judge Blocks NY ICE Mask Ban as 287(g) Rule Stands
politics25 days ago

Federal Judge Blocks NY ICE Mask Ban as 287(g) Rule Stands

A federal judge in Albany blocked New York’s law banning ICE officers from wearing masks and requiring visible IDs, citing constitutional concerns under the Supremacy Clause, while allowing New York’s ban on 287(g) cooperation with ICE to remain in effect; the decision halts enforcement of the mask rule and signals possible appeals, with officials framing it as keeping communities safe and local resources under state control.

via The Guardian|
#287g#ice#masks
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Pushes U.S. Air Quality Into Unhealthy Range
health1 month ago

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Pushes U.S. Air Quality Into Unhealthy Range

Widespread Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the Midwest and parts of the Northeast, driving the Air Quality Index into the unhealthy range (scores over 100, with some areas in the 300s), triggering advisories and emergency measures for more than 100 million people. Officials urge staying indoors, using air purifiers or recirculated air, and wearing high-quality masks (N95/KN95) outdoors, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant people, older adults, and those with asthma or heart disease.

via NBC News|
#air-quality-index#health#masks
Travel Health Hacks Doctors Use to Stay Sick-Free on the Road
health3 months ago

Travel Health Hacks Doctors Use to Stay Sick-Free on the Road

Doctors share their own travel routines to avoid getting sick, highlighting masking in airports and planes, constant handwashing and sanitizing, staying hydrated with electrolytes, nasal mists and vitamin C for immunity, avoiding peak travel times, prioritizing rest, a balanced diet, pre-travel vaccines, and packing practical meds (anti-diarrheal, pain relievers, anti-nausea) for international trips.

via HuffPost|
#hand-hygiene#health#illness-prevention
Masked Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine redefine live prog with microtonal mystique
music3 months ago

Masked Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine redefine live prog with microtonal mystique

Angine de Poitrine are a Quebec-based, masked duo whose microtonal, proggy rock has ignited online hype. Known for their handmade papier-mache headpieces, they emphasize live performance over PR, keep their identities shrouded, and draw peers from King Gizzard and avant-garde circles. After forming in Saguenay and releasing Vol II, they continue touring the UK and Europe while juggling day jobs, insisting the band’s mystique is an intentional part of the art rather than a shortcut to fame.

via The Guardian|
#angine-de-poitrine#masks#microtonal
Flu Exposure Study Finds No Transmission in Shared Room, Highlights Masks and Airflow
health7 months ago

Flu Exposure Study Finds No Transmission in Shared Room, Highlights Masks and Airflow

A small study exposed five flu-infected participants to 11 healthy volunteers in a poorly ventilated hotel room. Surprisingly, none of the healthy participants became sick, a result researchers attribute to factors like prior immunity in middle-aged adults, a mild flu season, and limited coughing; the study reinforces the value of good airflow and masks in reducing flu spread.

via Women's Health|
#airflow#flu#health
Xi’an’s air carries more microplastics than before, study finds
environment7 months ago

Xi’an’s air carries more microplastics than before, study finds

A Xi’an, China study found microplastics in city air within PM2.5 tripled over the study period, with post‑pandemic samples dominated by white/transparent fibers from discarded masks. Inhaled microplastics can deposit in the nose, throat, and lungs, and younger people may be more susceptible. Sources include masks, synthetic clothing, tires, and packaging; aging plastics and ozone may boost release. Outdoors indoors exchange and air monitors, along with cleaner streets and better waste management, could help reduce exposure, and some cities promote reusable masks. The study was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.

via Earth.com|
#air-pollution#environment#masks
Airflow and Masks Proved Key in Stopping Flu Spread in Indoor Trial
health-and-medicine7 months ago

Airflow and Masks Proved Key in Stopping Flu Spread in Indoor Trial

In a controlled hotel-room study with five influenza patients and 11 healthy volunteers, close face-to-face contact did not result in transmission, likely due to limited coughing, rapid mixing and dilution of airborne virus, and possibly age-related protection; the findings underscore ventilation, air movement, and masking as effective defenses against indoor flu spread and could inform infection-control guidelines.

via ScienceDaily|
#airborne-transmission#health-and-medicine#indoor-air-quality
Lawmakers Debate Mask Policies for ICE Agents
politics1 year ago

Lawmakers Debate Mask Policies for ICE Agents

Some Democratic lawmakers are proposing bills to ban federal agents from wearing masks, citing concerns over transparency and accountability, while opponents argue masks are necessary for safety and privacy, especially amid rising threats and doxing of immigration agents. State legislatures are also considering restrictions, though federal regulations may limit their authority. The debate centers on balancing law enforcement safety and public transparency.

via NPR|
#federal-agents#immigration-enforcement#legislation
Debate Over ICE Agents Wearing Masks During Operations
immigration1 year ago

Debate Over ICE Agents Wearing Masks During Operations

The head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced he will continue allowing agents to wear masks during arrest raids, citing safety concerns despite criticism over accountability and transparency issues. The practice has been controversial, with critics arguing it obscures identity and accountability, while supporters cite agent safety amid increased assaults. Several incidents of impersonation and misconduct have been reported, prompting calls for legislation to ban mask-wearing by federal immigration agents.

via The Guardian|
#accountability#arrest-raids#ice
Debate Over Masked ICE Agents Sparks State and Local Concerns
politics1 year ago

Debate Over Masked ICE Agents Sparks State and Local Concerns

Several Democratic-leaning states and cities are considering or proposing laws to ban ICE agents from wearing masks and to require them to display IDs during operations, aiming to increase transparency and prevent impersonation, amid concerns over the conduct of plainclothes agents and community safety. These proposals could lead to legal conflicts with the federal government, which argues such restrictions could demonize agents, while local officials emphasize community safety and accountability.

via Axios|
#civil-liberties#ice#immigration-enforcement