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Sebastian Condrea | Moment | Getty ImagesFor the second time in two years, the World Health Organization has declared MPOX a global public health emergency after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spread to neighboring countries.Since then, new cases have been confirmed outside the African continent, including in Thailand, the Philippines, Sweden and Pakistan.Health officials have expressed concern because many of the new cases in Africa have been identified as a new, more deadly strain of the virus, known as lineage 1b, which has also been identified outside the continent in Thailand.CNBC breaks down what we know so…
Albrighton musician Neve Ella, who is currently on tour with Girl in Red, has found a genius way to hit back at online trolls after performing at TRNSMT festival. The BBC Music Introducing artist, who began making music in his bedroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to embark on a six-week European tour alongside some of Norway's top artists.Neve Ella, from Albrighton, began submitting music to the BBC in 2022 and has since signed to a record label.She will support Girl in Red on 21 European dates of their Doing It Again tour.”Every time I think about it, it…
Water-saving shower heads can significantly reduce the amount of water you use in the shower.By making thoughtful adjustments, we can play an important role in conserving water and contributing to a more sustainable future.Water is a vital resource that sustains life, drives economic development and underpins ecosystems. As the world's population grows and environmental challenges intensify, the demand for clean water is increasing. Adopting sustainable practices to conserve water is key to addressing these pressing issues. World Water Week, taking place from August 25 to 29, is an important reminder of the need for sustainable water practices and innovative technologies…
Chachamaru Asia-Pacific stock markets were mixed on Monday after a surge on Wall Street on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech in Jackson Hole suggested the central bank may start cutting interest rates as soon as September. Markets were also closely monitoring geopolitical developments in the Middle East after Hezbollah launched missile attacks on Israel over the weekend in retaliation for the assassination of a senior Israeli official in Beirut last month. Japan (NKY:IND) -0.94% : The Nikkei stock average fell and the Topix index also fell on Monday as investors continued to assess the outlook for the…
Dear Abby: My husband and I have been married for two years and together for five. He is an amazing man who I love dearly. I have always felt called to be a mother, and he feels the same way about being a father. He would be a great father, and I want to raise our children with him. The struggle is that over the past year or so I've learned a lot more about pregnancy and birth and the toll it takes on a mother mentally and physically. Several friends who have given birth recently have experienced serious complications.…
REGINA BARBER: You’re listening to Short Wave from NPR. Hi Short Wavers, Regina Barber here. The city in the United States that has the most people is New York. You know the Big Apple. The place is full of skyscrapers. And if you went up one and look down, you’d see all these people, like, down below, tiny, tiny little people scurrying around from place to place, looking like ants. Real ants vastly outnumber human New Yorkers. Scientists have actually done some calculations proving this by looking at the number of ants per square foot, but most of the time,…
The concept of religion has played an important role in shaping the development of many societies. In some countries, religion continues to be a central part of everyday life, while in others it is less important.Newsweek magazine has compiled a map of the world's most religious countries, based on data compiled by the Pew Research Center. To compile the report, Pew Research Center referenced surveys it conducted in more than 100 locations between 2008 and 2023. Adults were asked how important religion is in their lives.Indonesia ranked first among the countries surveyed, with 98 percent of respondents saying religion is…
Skyscanner recently partnered with OnePoll to conduct a survey of adults in Asia Pacific who are planning or have already had their weddings to uncover key considerations around weddings, particularly destination weddings, and related activities such as honeymoons and pre-wedding events. The study surveyed 2,000 respondents from Australia, 2,000 from India, 1,000 from Singapore and 1,000 from South Korea. All respondents were aged 18 or over. Respondents from India, Singapore and South Korea prefer to have their wedding in an Asian location such as Thailand (pictured). Key findings from the region indicate strong interest in international weddings in the region,…
Lots of hard work goes into writing and it can be upended by false accusations of being written by … (+) generative AI.getty In today’s column, I am going to cover a snarky line that is increasingly being aimed at everyday authors and even professional writers in this new age of generative AI-produced content. The insidious line has been gaining steam and my best guess is that it will continue to flourish for quite a while, regrettably so. If you are anyone who writes on just about anything at all and opts to post the content for someone else to…
By SP Saju Bhaskar, Founder and President of the American University of Texila, Guyana (South America)Rapid advances in technology are transforming medical education and bringing about major changes in how we prepare future physicians. From AI to virtual reality, these innovations are enhancing the educational experience. But as technology takes center stage, it is important to maintain the human aspect as well. Despite the efficiency and precision that technology brings, the art of medicine – communication and empathy – is irreplaceable. Balancing technological advances with these human elements is essential to ensure the future of medical education produces not only…