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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent MPOX outbreak in Africa a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern,” a category previously used for the Ebola outbreak, COVID-19, and the expected MPOX surge in Europe in 2022.As the deadly virus spreads across borders, cases of MPOX are on the rise in many African countries, threatening to spark a major global pandemic. Here's what we know so far:What is mpox?Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by a virus. A rash usually appears after flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, and muscle aches. The rash starts as…
“Hopefully I won't have to cover Elon Musk for a while,” I thought to myself after sending out TechScape to our readers last week. Then I got a message from my news editor: “Could you please keep an eye on Elon Musk's Twitter feed this week?”I ended up perusing the writings of the world’s most powerful posting addict, and my brain turned to liquid and dripped out of my ears. His briefest overnight break came on Saturday night, when he logged out after retweeting a meme likening the Metropolitan police to the SS, then returned online four and a half…
Shipping giant CMA CGM has announced peak season surcharges (PSS02) for shipments from Northern Europe to North America. The additional fees will be effective from September 15, 2024 until further notice. The rate applies to shipments from all Northern European ports, including Northern France, the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Poland, the Baltic Sea region and Northern Spain (Bilbao, Gijon), to the US East Coast, US Gulf Coast, Canadian East Coast, Mexico and all inland destinations accessible via these ports. Read: CMA CGM suffers 50% profit drop PSS covers dry and reefer cargo (excluding special equipment and OOG) and the surcharge is…
Here are some of the top stories making waves online today, August 20th, including a recap of the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Biden praises Harris as the future of the DNC in moving farewell speech (Reuters)Highlights from the first day of the Democratic National Convention (CNN)Here's who showed up (and who didn't) on the first day of the DNC (NPR)Bodies of six hostages recovered from Gaza (ABC)U.S. intelligence officials blame Iran for hacking Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns (AP)George Santos pleads guilty to two counts of federal corruption, faces years in prison (USA Today)Other notable headlines…
WNBA betting picks: Tuesday, August 20 Published on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 1:38 a.m. Need help betting on today's WNBA games? Don't worry, below you'll find computer predictions for the spread and totals for each game, as well as detailed information on each matchup. Subscribe to WNBA League Pass on Amazon Prime Video to get access to full season and offseason games, live, on-demand, and more. WNBA Picks of the Day – August 20th Dallas Wings vs New York Liberty Odds and Predictions Spread Pick: Liberty (-14) Total Pick: Under (174.5) Prediction: Liberty 94, Wings 74 Bet on this…
“Missing” aims to raise awareness and funds to help the women's team achieve their ambition of competing in the first-ever Amputee World Cup in Colombia this November. The idea and campaign were conceived and executed by creative agency Kitchen.The cross-channel campaign, which launches across TV, cinema, DOOH and press on 16 August, highlights the need for Amputee Lionesses' financial support, as they receive no funding from any organisation and must raise the £50,000 they need themselves through donations.Written and produced by Kitchen in collaboration with filmmaker Dean Thrussell, the concept showcases the England women's amputee football team through the stories…
To have a glass of wine or beer or just juice? It's a question that many of us face when we go for a drink after work, when we're relaxing on a Friday night, or when we're at the supermarket thinking about what to buy for the weekend. I'm not here to offer an opinion on drinking philosophy, and how much you should drink is a question you can answer for yourself. But it's worth highlighting the latest advice on alcohol from leading health authorities. Chances are, you'll lean towards one side or the other.It's well known that excessive drinking…
1. Day one of the Democratic National Convention is over, with President Joe Biden officially passing the baton and Kamala Harris taking to the stage to a rock-star welcome at a packed United Center in Chicago. 2. On the other side of the presidential election, former President Trump shared a supposedly artificial intelligence-generated image of Taylor Swift, falsely claiming an endorsement from the singer. 3. Sharks on Planes – Lufthansa is testing a thin material that mimics shark skin on its plane fuselages to save fuel. It's estimated that the shark's microstructure could reduce drag by up to 10%. 4.…
The insurance industry, and life insurance in particular, operates within a complex and ever-changing regulatory environment. For life insurers, remaining compliant with these regulations is not only a legal obligation, but also a strategic imperative that significantly impacts their competitive position. In this context, investing in the right product technology is a key factor in insurers' ability to quickly adapt to regulatory changes while staying compliant. Regulatory Environment for Life Insurance Companies Neeraj Kaushik Life insurance companies are subject to a wide range of regulations that govern various aspects of their operations, including solvency and capital requirements, consumer protection laws,…
Viktor Orbán wants to “occupy Brussels.” The European Union’s longest-serving leader declared this ambition on March 15, the day Hungarians celebrate their failed 1848 revolution against the Habsburg empire. Orbán often draws parallels between the EU and previous imperialisms—Ottoman, Habsburg, Soviet. But rather than exit the bloc, he hopes to vanquish the “liberal nihilists” who allegedly control the EU and reshape it from within. Orbán’s campaign to be a leader of pan-continental importance began with the so-called refugee crisis in 2015, when hundreds of thousands of Syrians were fleeing the civil war. Promising to repel “Muslim invaders,” he built a fence…