Category: Science and Technology
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CDC Recommends Updated Covid-19 Vaccine for Everyone Aged 6 Months and Older
Everyone aged 6 months and older should receive an updated Covid-19 vaccine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Tuesday (12), to help reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, or death from the coronavirus. The agency stated in a press release that Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna shots will be available this…
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What Is Known About The Deadly Floods In Libya
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The torrential rains that swept across the Mediterranean over the weekend caused the collapse of two dams in Derna, a coastal city in northeastern Libya, killing at least 5,200 people and sweeping entire neighborhoods into the sea. People are still missing in Derna and other flooded areas, and the death toll is likely to rise,…
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Nova York Celebrates 5 Years
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The Grupo Mulheres do Brasil New York chapter celebrates five years of existence in September. Under the leadership of advertising professional and career coach Alejandra Merklen and architect Eliane Garcez, the chapter’s mission is to support and develop projects to inspire, inform, and empower Brazilian women living in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT). The…
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Storm Hilary Hits California Causing Flooding
Parts of Southern California and the southwestern United States faced the threat of flash floods and landslides on Monday (21) after Storm Hilary brought record rainfall overnight. About 17 million Americans were under flood and high wind alerts as the remnants of the hurricane moved north, dumping heavy rain from the California-Mexico border to Las…
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Federal Government Subsidizes Internet for Low-Income Families
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More than 20 million American households are receiving discounts on internet service as part of a federal program created to end digital exclusion, according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) from the government seeks to address the issue of the cost of reliable internet service for low-income families by providing…
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Pill for Postpartum Depression Approved by FDA
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill specifically to treat postpartum depression, a potentially fatal condition that affects hundreds of thousands of new parents in the United States each year. The manufacturers Sage Therapeutics and Biogen Inc. say that the drug, Zurzuvae (zuranolone), will be commercially available in the fourth quarter of this…
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Drex: Understand What It Is and How the Digital Real Will Work
The virtual version of the real took another step towards implementation on Monday (7). The Central Bank (BC) announced that the Brazilian digital currency will be called Drex. With the platform in the testing phase since March and the first simulated operations scheduled for September, the digital real aims to expand business possibilities and stimulate…
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Drex: Central Bank of Brazil to Launch Virtual Currency in 2024
The Central Bank of Brazil announced its plan to adopt a virtual currency by 2024, called “Drex,” which will have a value equivalent to the physical money currently in circulation.
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Contaminants in Water Can Affect Children’s Health. Here’s How to Remove Them
Contaminants such as PFAS, lead, and microplastics in drinking water can impact children’s health. Learn how to remove them with effective filters.
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New UNAIDS Report Shows AIDS Can Be Eliminated by 2030
A new report from UNAIDS shows that there is a clear path to ending AIDS. The study titled ‘The Path that Ends AIDS’ contains data and case studies highlighting that ending AIDS is a political and financial choice, and that countries and leaders already following this path are achieving extraordinary results. Botswana, eSwatini, Rwanda, the…