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HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — As summer comes to an end and the number of recent cases increases, local health officials are urging residents in local and neighboring counties to reduce their risk of mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses.According to a Knox News article, the Knox County Health Department is warning local residents about an increase in cases of the La Crosse virus, which is spread by mosquitoes. A recent press release from the Haywood County Health and Human Services Department also warned local residents, emphasizing the need to take precautions seriously.”Encephalitis and Lyme disease are serious health issues that can…

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LOS ANGELES , Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) is pleased to announce that investors who have suffered significant losses are seeking to buy DXC Technology Company (“DXC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DXC). Class period: May 26, 2021 – May 16, 2024 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 1, 2024 If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff in the DXC lawsuit, you may submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/DXC-Technology-Company/. You may also contact Charles H. Linehan at GPM at 310-201-9150, toll free at 888-773-9224, or by email at (email protected) to learn more about your rights.…

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Every NFL Draft pick has the potential to be successful … until it isn't. The Tennessee Titans endured some tough drafts under the guidance of former general manager Job Robinson. Few selections from the 2020 and 2021 classes remained with the team before Tuesday's roster cut deadline. The Titans also severed ties with several 2022 draft picks.On Tuesday, the Titans' three most recent draft picks were waived.The Titans inherited a big risk when they selected Caleb Farley with the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and Robinson believed the player who looked like a top-10 prospect on video…

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Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory to clinicians and public health officials to be on the lookout for potential cases of Oropouche virus (also known as “sloth fever”) in the U.S. So what is Oropouche virus?Oropouche (pronounced ol'opush), named after the village where it originated, was first detected in Trinidad and Tobago in 1955. Today, the virus is widely reported in the Amazon basin, South America and some Caribbean countries, according to the CDC.More than 8,000 cases of the virus have been reported in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and Cuba so far…

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A decommissioned nuclear power plant in Michigan will be restarted. Driven by growing demand for carbon-free energy, the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant will be the first nuclear power plant in the United States to be reopened after being closed. The Palisades Generating Station was built in the late 1960s and began operating in 1973. It was purchased in 2006 by Louisiana-based utility Entergy Corporation (ETR), which operated it until 2022. The nuclear plant had an extended license to operate until 2031, but Entergy chose to close the plant due to the high costs of operating a nuclear power plant. The…

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It's common to go to a bar to watch a hotly anticipated football match – after all, it's a chance to soak up the excitement with other sports fans.Interest in Nvidia's quarterly earnings, due to be released on Wednesday, has reached a fever pitch, with private viewing parties being held in New York bars.The idea began when Lauren Balik, owner of Upright Analytics and co-host of the Tech Bros Show, approached X about renting bar space to hold earnings calls and subsequent financial commentary.A few hours later, Balik officially announced the event, which would take place at 3:30 p.m. at…

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KANSAS CITY — Kansas City wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and Tennessee cornerback Caleb Farley were among the players cut on Tuesday as teams pared down their rosters for the regular season. Toney, who was on the brink of a spot, had been on the second team since the New York Giants drafted him 20th overall three years ago, and the Titans selected Farley two picks later. A person familiar with the decision spoke to The Associated Press about Toney's move on condition of anonymity because the team has not disclosed Toney's status.…

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Growing up, Kenna Desai traveled to India with her family every summer. But in the summer of 2018, between the usual fun of visiting relatives and sampling local specialties, she interned with United Way of Baroda, a nonprofit organization in the Indian state of Gujarat. Her research into anganwadis, or preschools, gave her her first exposure to the world of public health. “I created data analysis reports on things like vaccination rates, sanitation at facilities, access to literacy resources, and more,” Desai says. “I loved working with these people and learning about their health.” Desai, now a senior majoring in…

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This article originally appeared on WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian.This is the most important moment in an aircraft's life – the moment when the new owner signs and takes possession of the aircraft, much like a driver receiving a new car from the dealer.The plane in question, an Airbus A321neo, was parked at Hamburg-Finkenwerder, Germany's second-largest airport, which Airbus uses for testing, logistics and customer aircraft deliveries. Gathered around the plane were pilots, cabin crew and two executives from Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air, which is about to take delivery of the plane.Airlines and manufacturers never disclose…

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New statistics reveal which cities in the U.S. and abroad are hotspots for Labor Day travel this year. Booking.com has released information on some of the most anticipated vacation destinations as we close out the summer of 2024. The Amsterdam, Netherlands-based travel company looked at search sessions by American travelers between June 22, 2024 and June 29, 2024 with check-in dates around the first weekend of the September long weekend.Labor Day Travel: Five Cities Could See Surge in Air Travel Over Holiday WeekendAccording to the data, nine spots in the U.S. are trending, with two of them seeing significant increases…

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