Weather Dampens April Retail Sales Across Major Chains
In April dreary cold weather hindered demand for spring apparel and garden goods, dragging down sales at giants like Kmart and Gap and likely lowering first quarter earnings. Analysts caution the dip is weather related, not a broad pullback, with Easter timing and regional conditions shaping results.
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Systolic pressure misperception endangers millions
Washington AP reports that despite hypertension risk, many doctors underemphasize systolic pressure the top blood pressure reading. NIH advisory urges aggressive treatment, noting about 50 million Americans have high blood pressure and that systolic control below 140 is crucial even if diastolic is normal.
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Report urges immigration health tests to curb TB spread
Washington AP reports the Institute of Medicine warns TB risks rising without bold steps. It calls for treating immigrants who carry TB but are not yet ill to prevent a recurrence of past funding cuts and resurgence, noting TB worldwide remains a major deadly threat.
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Clinton appeals to heartland crowds in education tour
In a two day Midwest swing Clinton tours Kentucky Iowa Minnesota and Ohio touting education reform while drawing adoring crowds. He quips about a post politics career and shows a six minute video portraying him as lonely and fading. He reignites light moments with students and a pink haired fan while fielding questions online.
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