Researchers writing in Proceedings of the Royal Society B investigated whether or not subspecies may be an early step towards the formation of a new species—a process known as speciation. Their results suggest that yes, it can—supporting arguments put forward by Darwin in his 1859 work. Darwin’s observations led him to believe that the more species present in a genus, the more variation within those species there will be, writing: “From looking at species as only strongly-marked and well-defined varieties, I was led to anticipate that the species of the larger genera in each country would oftener present varieties, than the species of the smaller genera; for wherever many closely related species (i....

Despite being the second-largest private employer in the U.S., no groups have been successful in organizing the company’s workforce. Korgan said in a Salon article that the Teamsters would likely take a different route than their failed predecessors, such as protesting in city streets and coordinating warehouse strikes. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below. When the votes were counted in April, the majority rejected the union. The organizing there was led by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which represents 100,000 workers at poultry plants and retailers, such as Macy’s and H&M....

As a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor, Ongentys works by blocking the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream. Therefore, more levodopa is available to enter the brain. In the brain, levodopa is converted into dopamine (the chemical messenger that becomes depleted in Parkinson’s disease). With more dopamine in the brain, people with Parkinson’s disease undergo an improved control of symptoms. Uses Ongentys may be prescribed in patients with Parkinson’s disease whose levodopa effect wears off before the next dose is due....

Other money-making strategies include working for a company like Gawker Media (see nickdenton.org), which hires writers to develop blogs. Some writers sell merchandise off their sites, but the luckiest ones sell themselves. Several bloggers–like Julie Powell, who chronicled her effort to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”–have signed book deals. Compulsiveness can pay off.

Balenciaga has faced widespread backlash in recent days for since-deleted campaign images shown on its website that included toddlers holding the company’s teddy bear handbags. The stuffed toys appeared to be dressed in bondage gear, such as fishnet shirts and studded leather harnesses and collars. Following days of criticism, Balenciaga brand ambassador Kim Kardashian said in a statement shared Sunday on Twitter that she was “disgusted” and “shaken” by the images....

Fraudsters are currently posing as government officials and reaching out to potential victims via texts and social media messages in attempts to siphon personal information or bank account details, exploiting public uncertainties and fears being fueled by the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak. Under a $2 trillion stimulus package, eligible Americans will be sent a one-time payment of up to $1,200 per person, with parents receiving up to another $500 for each child under 17....

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll released Thursday found that while 53 percent of Republicans approved of the job Republicans are doing in Congress, 38 percent disapproved and 9 percent were unsure. Democrats gave significantly higher marks to members of their own party in Congress, with 80 percent viewing the job Democrats are doing in Congress positively and 16 percent disapproving. Republican men were the only group to give Republican members of Congress a majority positive approval rating at 61 percent....

Ahead of their Klang Valley Derby against Kuala Lumpur KL on Sunday, Selangor captain Razman Roslan wants his teammates to respect the newly-promoted hosts, but still bring back the three points. “KL are not like what they used to be and we can’t underestimate them. They have many experienced players and good foreign players. It is important for us to win the three points although we’re playing away, and we can do that if are committed to it....

This article will explore the different types of wounds, how they heal, what you need to do to take care of them, and when to see a healthcare provider. Types of Open Wounds There are different types of open wounds, depending on what caused them. Abrasion An abrasion occurs when the skin is scraped or grazed by something that causes the top layers of the skin to break. Underlying layers of skin or tissue can be exposed, making it an open wound....

In late February, Budweiser and Ozzie Smith started the charge for baseball's opening day to become a national holiday. On Friday, the campaign reached its goal of 100,000 signatures prior to a March 26 deadline. The White House has 60 days to respond, but an accelerated conversation could already be happening. "We're working with them to accelerate that so we can get a quicker response," Tom Kraus, director of Budweiser Brand Marketing at Anheuser-Busch InBev said....

NEWSWEEK: Why did you choose “satyagraha” for the title? Philip Glass: It’s a Sanskrit word, coined by Mahatma Gandhi, meaning truth force or, the power of truth. Gandhi turned an idea into a word. He understood the power of communication: he’d started a newspaper in South Africa, which was mailed to India so everyone knew who he was when he returned. All modern political movements have borrowed from Gandhi. In America, his legacy reappears in the work of Martin Luther King....

Winfrey has spent five years and $40 million building the school to her own Oprahlicious specifications–did we mention the huge fireplaces in every building? The talk-show diva always does things in grand style, of course. But $40 million for a school for impoverished girls in Africa does seem a bit, well, extravagant . In fact, the South African government had planned to build the school with her, but it pulled out amid reported criticism that the academy was too elitist and lavish for such a poor country....

For the test, you drink a syrupy solution after not eating for a while (fasting). A few blood samples are taken to see how your body is handling the sugar in the drink. The oral glucose tolerance test can diagnose type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, pregnancy-related diabetes (gestational diabetes), and high blood sugar levels that put someone at risk for type 2 diabetes (prediabetes). This article will go over why the oral glucose tolerance test is used, what to expect if you have to have it done, and what your results mean....

Don’t hang your head Ducks fans, one news station in Portland feels your pain. KOIN 6 came out on the losing end of a bet made with Columbus’ NBC 4 after Ohio State beat Oregon in the title game, 42-20. MORE BUCKEYES: Must-see Championship photos | The Urban Way | Ohio State dance party KOIN 6 did not look thrilled as they belted out an O-H-I-O cheer. There’s definitely some competitive fire there....

The stranded whale was found at 11:45 a.m. local time on Saturday morning, about 100 yards south of the historic Peter Iredale Shipwreck at Fort Stevens State Park. The whale has since moved closer to the shore. Members of the NOAA Fisheries’ West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network determined that the whale, whose species is considered endangered, is a male about 20 years old that had been in generally good health, aside from injuries....

Junior forward Victor Robbins has been dismissed from the team, according to the Oregonian. MORE: UNC releases NCAA’s Notice of Allegations | John Calipari says he doesn’t regret turning down NBA job Robbins was initially suspended for 10 games after being cited for DUI in February. Eight games into that suspension, it was extended through the rest of the season. “Our No. 1 priority is making sure Victor finishes out the semester strong,” OSU coach Wayne Tinkle told the paper....

1. Oregon State (52-13 in 2013) Five of the last eight College World Series champions have come from west of the Rockies, including the last two: Arizona in 2012 and UCLA in 2013. Oregon State won titles in 2006 and 2007 and is poised to claim another. Outfielder Michael Conforto (.328, 11 home runs, 47 RBIs), our preseason Player of the Year, is back along with All-America pitcher Andrew Moore (14-2, 1....

The university unveiled its new Marcus Mariota Sports Performance Center recently, and if you’ve seen the Ducks’ cutting edge uniforms you won’t be shocked at how incredible this new facility is. “The goal of this project was to create one space where we could utilize the most state-of-the-art technology to improve student-athlete wellness and emphasize our commitment to the health and safety of our student-athletes,” Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens said in a release....

Wearing shades of purple as they squeezed into a crowded elevator in midtown Manhattan, the Orlando City contingent showed a combination of confidence and nervousness heading into toward new territory. As they exited the elevator into Major League Soccer’s digital content division, the Orlando officials barely drew a ripple from the room full of workers glued to computer screens. Some 15 minutes later, New York City FC head coach Jason Kreis walked into the same room....