Category: Men
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How About Skipping the Line at Disney Parks? But Prepare Your Wallet
A new Disney service, announced on Wednesday (16), will allow you to enter a faster line at any time of the day without needing to reserve your spot through the app, the only option previously offered for those wanting to escape the two-hour wait at the most popular attractions. The “Lightning Lane Premier Pass” is…
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U.S. Population is Becoming Less White
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in Africa, Asia, children, Community, Geral, Immigration, Inside, Latin America, Men, United States, Women, WorldThe U.S. population is becoming more diverse. The non-white population of the country has nearly doubled in the last four decades, growing from about 24% of the population in 1990 to over 40% in 2023. In 2023, 58% of the population identified as non-Hispanic white, 20% as Hispanic, 13% as Black, 6% as Asian or…
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E-Bike and Electric Scooter Injuries Surge in the U.S.
People who rely on e-bikes and electric scooters for transportation know they can get hurt, but they may be surprised at how likely that actually is. Injury rates involving these modern modes of transport have skyrocketed between 2019 and 2022, researchers from Columbia University report. Injuries involving e-bikes surged by 293%; those involving electric scooters…
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US Resumes Free COVID Testing Program
Starting today, the US government is offering another round of free COVID testing. “Families in the US will be able to request 4 free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The COVID-19 tests will detect current variants of COVID-19 and can be used until the end of the…
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Airports Seriously Disrupt Sleep for Those Living Nearby
A new study confirms that air traffic can seriously affect sleep for those living near airports.
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Have You Ever Been Apple Picking? This Is The Month For The Most Popular Fruit In The U.S.
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September is apple picking season. The American tradition of visiting farms to harvest the most popular fruit in the United States is a beloved activity for everyone, children and adults alike, even those who are not big fans of the event’s star. After all, who doesn’t enjoy savoring apple cider donuts, paired with a glass…
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Autumn Is Coming: What Is the Right Time to Get the Flu Vaccine?
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In the last days of summer, flu season is not far off. Some pharmacy chains have already begun asking consumers to avoid crowds and get the flu vaccine. But some experts say that for most people, getting vaccinated in early September may be too early to provide protection that will last throughout the flu season.…
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New Pandemic? Mpox Cases Reach Nearly 100 Thousand Worldwide
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Central America, children, Europe, Geral, Health, Inside, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America, United StatesFrom January 2022 to June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known as monkeypox, in 116 countries. During this period, 208 deaths caused by the disease were also reported. Data released on Monday (12) by the organization shows that, just in June, 934 cases were confirmed, and four deaths…
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International Literacy Day is Celebrated on September 8
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Community, Education, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Literature, Men, WomenSince 1967, annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) take place on September 8 to remind us of the importance of literacy in a more just and sustainable society.
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Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of diseases due to insufficient physical activity
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Central America, children, Community, Economy, Europe, Geral, Inside, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, South America, United States, Women, WorldNew data shows that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The results point to a concerning trend of physical inactivity among adults, which increased by about 5 percentage points between 2010 and 2022. If the trend continues, inactivity levels…