Up First Briefing: Biden’s Grand Canyon national monument; health tips from Japan.

President Biden is designating nearly a million acres near the Grand Canyon as a national monument to protect Indigenous lands and prevent new uranium mining.

Details on new National Monument: Biden’s designation aims to safeguard lands considered sacred to Indigenous populations and halt new uranium mining operations.
* The Havasupai tribe has advocated for this land protection for over a decade citing concerns that uranium mining could threaten their sole water source.
* Additionally, $44 million in funding will be announced by Biden to enhance climate resilience in national parks nationwide.

Ohio Constitutional Amendment: Ohio residents are deciding whether to increase the approval threshold for future amendments to their constitution from a simple majority to 60%.
* This proposal, known as Issue 1, could impact a forthcoming November vote on an amendment protecting abortion rights.
* Additionally, part of Issue 1 could make it more challenging to get issues on the ballot by requiring signatures from all 88 counties in Ohio, as opposed to the current 44.

Blood Donation Changes: The American Red Cross is implementing new eligibility guidelines that permit more gay and bisexual men to donate blood.
* This move follows new FDA guidelines that focus on individual risk factors rather than sexual orientation.
* The guidelines now apply to anyone who has had new or multiple partners in the last three months and participated in anal sex.

Health Insights from Japan: The Japanese lifestyle offers potential health benefits, particularly due to its “default design” and traditional diet.
* Japan’s highly populated urban areas and reliance on public transportation lead citizens to engage in regular walking.
* The traditional Japanese diet emphasizes vegetables, seaweed, and seafood, prioritizing quality over quantity.
* Even convenience store foods like noodle salads and rice balls are freshly prepared and replaced multiple times a day.

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