Man laid to rest 80 years after his death in World War II

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Nov 1st 

Publish Date: Oct 31st 

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From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.

Today is Wednesday, November 1st and Happy 65th Birthday to Lyle Lovett.

I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappy Properties.

1. Man laid to rest 80 years after his death in World War II
2. It’s time to say goodbye to changing clocks twice a year
3. Oregon cites equity in suspending graduation requirement

Plus, my conversation with Lawrenceville event coordinator Milo Sather.

All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!

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STORY 1: Man laid to rest 80 years after his death in World War II

First Lt. Edward T. McGuire, a World War II pilot who died in 1943 when his B-24 Liberator bomber crashed near Ploiesti, Romania, during Operation Tidal Wave, was honored with a military funeral 80 years after his death. The recovery of his remains in 2017 marked the beginning of a multiyear identification process. Operation Tidal Wave aimed to take out German oil refineries in Romania but was fraught with errors, including flying low over the targets. McGuire's great-nephew, Mike McAuliffe, said the ceremony brought closure to the family, and the procession was attended by community members and veterans.

STORY 2: Commentary: It’s time to say goodbye to changing clocks twice a year

On November 5th at 2 a.m. local time, daylight saving time ends in the United States, and clocks are set back an hour. This practice, involving biannual clock changes, has a long history dating back to Benjamin Franklin. However, there's increasing support to end it permanently. Various factors, including the digital revolution and flexible work schedules, have made clock changes obsolete. In 2021, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act, making daylight saving time permanent, but the House didn't follow suit. Senator Marco Rubio reintroduced the bill this year, and a 30-minute permanent shift between standard time and daylight saving time is a potential compromise that could find bipartisan support. The goal is to eliminate the need for biannual time changes.

STORY 3: Oregon cites equity in suspending graduation requirement

The Oregon Board of Education unanimously voted to extend a pause on graduation requirements, including basic reading, writing, and math tests for high school students, which were previously halted during the pandemic. This move is criticized for lowering standards and creating lower expectations, particularly for minority students who are disproportionately affected. Critics argue that disparities in student performance on these tests are seen as proof of racial bias, though other factors, such as poverty rates, family structure, and school quality, also play a significant role. This decision is viewed as a misguided attempt to address educational disparities, with the ultimate consequence of setting up struggling students, especially African American and Hispanic students, for failure.

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STORY 4: Scientists discover key to slowing aging

Hungarian scientists have made significant strides in understanding the aging process. They discovered that 'transposable elements' (TEs) in DNA can destabilize the genetic code and cause aging. However, the researchers also identified a specific process called the 'Piwi-piRNA pathway' that controls these TEs. When they enhanced this pathway in experiments with a worm species, the worms showed a lifespan increase of up to 30 percent. By controlling the activity of TEs and understanding epigenetic changes in aging, this research may lead to potential methods for extending human lifespans and determining biological age from DNA. This groundbreaking study was published in the journal Nature Communications.

STORY 5: Americans born in 2019 will spend nearly 40 years taking prescription drugs: study

New research indicates that Americans born in 2019 will spend a significant portion of their lives taking prescription drugs, surpassing the time spent married or in education. For males born in 2019, it's projected to be 48% (approximately 37 years), while for females, it's expected to be 60% (about 47.5 years), with many women starting prescription drug use at age 15. The study, using data from nationally representative surveys, emphasizes the central role prescription drugs play in Americans' lives. Rates of polypharmacy (taking five or more medications) have also risen, with healthcare costs associated with prescription drugs steadily increasing.

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STORY 6: Milo Sather

And now here is my conversation with Lawrenceville event coordinator Milo Sather

STORY 7: Milo Sather

We’ll have final thoughts after this.

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