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Health leaders warned that a failure to show solidarity with African countries at the epicenter of the polio outbreak puts the world at risk and undermines preparedness for future pandemics.The World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency on Wednesday after the virus saw a rise in cases beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where it is endemic.Africa has reported more than 18,700 cases and over 500 deaths so far this year, already surpassing the number of cases in all of 2023. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared a public health emergency on…

Three local makers of Dubai's trending chocolate brand, 'Kataifi', aim to satisfy people's curiosity By the time you read this, you've probably already heard about Dubai's “buzzworthy chocolate” and seen the TikTok video of someone breaking open a chocolate to reveal a rich pistachio cream filled with tiny noodle-like particles. Influencers rave about its satisfyingly crunchy texture and sweet flavor that's not overly sweet. The original chocolate bar, sold by Dubai-based Fix Dessert Chocolatier, garnered global attention and demand. Sold for around 1,250 pesos each, people all over the world wanted to get a bite of the famous chocolate bar.…

BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A mobile dental and vision clinic has arrived in Bennington to provide free medical care to local residents.Remote Area Medical, a nonprofit that hosts pop-up clinics across the country, is holding a two-day clinic this weekend at Mount Anthony Union Middle School in Bennington.All services provided by the clinic are free of charge, and patients are not required to show identification or insurance card to receive care.Brad Sands, with the clinic, said he was approached by Bennington residents who thought there might be other people who needed medical help.”We're invited, we're not sent anywhere on our…

WESTERLY – The Westerly Mental Health Resource Center will celebrate its first anniversary in business on Aug. 23 with a special event.Located at 68 Pierce St., the center was established in partnership with Gateway Healthcare Services. Repurposed into a former police station, the center now provides vital mental health and substance abuse services to the community.Opening the centre was a major initiative by Westerly City Councillor Mary Sciarava. The centre is open five days a week and offers a welcoming environment.”Thanks to a grant from Gateway Emergency Services, the centre is now staffed with specialists working two shifts to provide…

Cases of the Oropouche virus, informally known as sloth fever or sloth virus, have been found in Europe following an outbreak in South America.More than 10,000 cases have been reported this year, 19 of them in Europe, and the first two deaths from the disease have been confirmed in Brazil. So what do we know about the virus, how did it get to Europe, and what are the risks? Oropouche virus is a zoonotic disease that is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of infected midges, although some mosquitoes can also carry and spread the virus.The species was first…

The 2024 college football season will kick off with a matchup between the No. 10 Florida State Seminoles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, August 24. Florida State went 13-1 in 2023, winning an undefeated regular season record and the ACC title. The Seminoles acquired coveted transfer quarterback DJ Uiagalelei but had to replace multiple starters on defense and off the bench this offseason. Georgia Tech finished with a 7-6 record, including a dominant win over UCF in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. The Yellow Jackets return 17 starters from their 2023 roster.Kickoff is…

“We're robbing people of the future right now,” says Mary Heath, sitting in her kitchen drying seeds for planting. The climate activist is talking about Earth Overshoot Day, the ominous annual milestone that marks when humanity has consumed more from the Earth than it can replenish in a year.Globally, the deficit began on August 1st, meaning we are “using nature 1.7 times faster than the Earth's ecosystems can regenerate.”Australia's overshoot date was April 5th.Despite facing the climate crisis, resource depletion and biodiversity disaster, businesses and governments continue to cling to the notion of eternal growth.Climate activist Mary Heath at her…

We've long known that exercise is good for your brain as well as your body, and numerous studies have shown that regular exercise helps protect and maintain brain function throughout your life.A recent study has revealed that certain types of training may be more effective than others when it comes to boosting brain health. Researchers found a link between high-intensity interval training (HIIT) training and improved memory and brain capacity in older adults. And these brain benefits persisted for up to five years after the study was completed.Researchers studied 194 adults aged 65 to 85 who had no signs of…

I believe the main cause of gender inequality in hospitality technology is that both parents and educators are not doing enough to foster women’s interest in STEM sciences and technology fields in hospitality and the economy at large. I firmly believe that today's gender inequality in tech has absolutely nothing to do with machismo or sexism, and everything to do with upbringing, schooling, and the mass media. Tech recruiters aren't evil, macho-loving fanatics; there simply aren't enough female applicants. A recent national study of 1.6 million U.S. elementary, high school, and college students clearly shows that girls outperform boys in…

Global technology company Comtech recently relocated its headquarters from New York to Chandler, a move celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by government and Comtech executives. Comtec's technology and services serve both government and commercial customers, and the company said its Chandler location will enable it to offer new services, including new connectivity services.Gov. Katie Hobbs said ComTech fits into the state's “technology ecosystem.””The future is truly happening right here in Arizona, and the engineering and manufacturing space will further strengthen our already strong operations in the state and accelerate the adoption of new technologies. Today is a natural next…