The World Health Organization is calling for urgent action to end bad health care practices responsible for killing millions of patients around the world every year. WHO issued a report in advance of the first World Patient Safety Day on September 17.People who fall ill go to their doctor or …
your ad here‘Bull’ Wins Top Prize at Deauville
The American Film Festival in Deauville, France, awarded its top prize to Annie Silverstein’s Bull, jury president Catherine Deneuve announced Saturday. Silverstein’s first full-length feature, which was also selected for the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes film festival in May, was awarded Deauville’s Grand Prize, as well as …
your ad hereCongo: Confirmed Ebola Deaths Near 2,000, Cases Over 3,000
Congo’s National Ebola Response Committee says confirmed Ebola deaths in the east of the sprawling African nation are nearing 2,000 and confirmed cases of the virus have exceeded 3,000.The committee released the latest numbers Friday after a discussion in Goma by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church about efforts …
your ad hereChanges in Vapers’ Lungs Similar to Changes in Smokers’ Lungs
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reports 380 confirmed and probable cases of lung disease associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping. The agency Friday also confirmed six deaths because of e-cigarettes.Until recently, most teens weren’t concerned about vaping. In fact, one brand of e-cigarettes, Juul, advertised that …
your ad hereChanges in Vapers’ Lungs Resemble Changes in Smokers’ Lungs
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reports 380 confirmed and probable cases of lung disease associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping. The agency has also confirmed six deaths because of e-cigarettes. These latest figures were released Friday. Although vaping was once advertised as a better alternative to …
your ad hereSneaker Con Brings Footwear Enthusiasts Together
There was a time not too long ago when sneakers were just another kind of footwear, usually used for sports. Now, some popular sneaker models are seen as collectibles. Even used sneakers can be bought and sold like precious commodities. Saqib Ul Islam visited “Sneaker Con DC” an annual gathering …
your ad hereCardi B, A$AP Rocky, More Support Rihanna’s Diamond Ball
Like many kids, Rihanna dreamed of someday growing up to be rich, but helping others was at the forefront of her vision. It’s always been important to me before any success,” she told The Associated Press on Thursday at her annual Diamond Ball charity gala.As a kid, just seeing …
your ad hereHealth Experts Back Treatment for Kids With Peanut Allergy
Government experts Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for preventing life-threatening reactions.The treatment is daily capsules of peanut powder that gradually help children build up a tolerance.The outside panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted …
your ad hereUS Actress Sentenced to 14 Days for College Admissions Scandal
U.S. actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in a wide-ranging U.S. college admissions cheating scandal.The former “Desperate Housewives” television star was also given a $30,000 fine and 250 hours of community service during her appearance Friday at a Boston court.Huffman pleaded guilty …
your ad hereUS Imposes Sanctions on North Korean Hacking Groups Blamed for Global Attacks
The U.S. Treasury on Friday announced sanctions on three North Korean hacking groups it said were involved in the WannaCry ransomware attacks and hacking of international banks and customer accounts.It named the groups as Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff, and Andariel and said they were controlled by the RGB, North Korea’s primary …
your ad hereEddie Money, ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ Singer, Dies at 70
A publicist for Eddie Money said the rock star has died after he recently announced he had stage 4 esophageal cancer. He was 70.Cindy Ronzoni provided a statement from the family and said Money died Friday morning in Los Angeles. The husky-voiced, blue-collar performer was known for such hits …
your ad hereKenya 3rd African Country to Roll Out New Malaria Vaccine
Kenya has become the third African country to roll out the world’s first malaria vaccine. Young children in eight western Kenyan counties will receive the RTS, S malaria vaccine, developed by British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.Africa continues to bear the greatest brunt of malaria globally and the introduction of the vaccine …
your ad hereLawmakers Asking 4 Big Tech Companies for Documents in Probe
House lawmakers investigating the market dominance of Big Tech are asking Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple for a broad range of documents including internal communications.Letters went out to the four companies on Friday from the leaders of the House Judiciary Committee and its subcommittee on antitrust, which has been conducting …
your ad hereMargot Robbie Feels ‘Lucky’ to Become Face of Chanel Perfume
Margot Robbie says she feels lucky to build upon the Chanel legacy as the face for the brand’s newest perfume. The “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood” star says she is ready to lead the campaign for the new Chanel Gabrielle Chanel fragrance. She spoke about her involvement as …
your ad hereCameroon Pharmacist Creates Device to Detect Fake Drugs
Each year, tens of thousands of people across Africa die or get sick from ingesting counterfeit drugs. But Franck Verzefé, a Cameroonian pharmacist, has developed a device that uses artificial intelligence to determine if a medicine is fake or the real thing. Moki Edwin Kindzeka narrates this report by Anne …
your ad hereUS Biologists Eye Unusual Deaths of Alaska Seals
U.S. marine mammal biologists have declared an “unusual mortality event” in the deaths of nearly 300 ice seals off Alaska’s northwest coast.The cause of the deaths is not known.The fisheries arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the declaration covers ringed, bearded and spotted seals. All three types …
your ad hereTrump EPA Throws Out Obama-Era Clean Water Protections
The Trump administration has thrown out Obama-era rules that expended federal protection of waterways from pollution, a move environmentalists say they will challenge in court.Getting rid of the 2015 Waters of the United States Act “puts an end to an egregious power grab, eliminates an ongoing patchwork of clean water …
your ad hereJolting Discovery: Powerful New Electric Eel Found
Researchers report two newly discovered species of electric eels in South America, one of which can deliver a bigger jolt than any other known animal.The researchers collected 107 eels in four countries and found differences in their DNA, along with minor physical variations.One species had the ability to generate 860 …
your ad hereFacebook Expands New Tool Aiming to Shrink ‘News Deserts’
Facebook is trying to coax “news deserts” into bloom with the second major expansion of a tool that exposes people to more local news and information. But the social network confesses that it still has a lot to learn.The social media giant said Thursday it is expanding its “Today In” …
your ad hereSettlement Money Won’t Restore Ohio City Upended by Opioids
The tentative settlement involving the opioid crisis and the maker of OxyContin could mean that thousands of local governments will one day be paid back for some of the costs of responding to the epidemic.But for public officials in Akron, no amount of money will restore the families and institutions …
your ad hereAdventure-Loving Dogs Learn to Surf in California
Surfing is an ancient Polynesian art that became a craze in the U.S. and Australia in the 1950s. In the U.S., California and Hawaii were ground zero for surf culture, and surf-based movies and music are still a thing. And these days, people aren’t the only ones surfing. Khrystyna Shevchenko visited …
your ad hereTrump Administration to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday announced action against flavored electronic cigarettes, which have been linked to breathing problems, lung damage and death. Vaping has become popular, as many considered it healthier than smoking. Flavors such as mint, bubble gum or ice cream attracted young people. But a spike in serious …
your ad hereAdvertising Executives Point to Five Ways Google Stifles Business
U.S. authorities investigating Alphabet Inc.’s Google for anti-competitive behavior have recently begun probing the company’s $116 billion-a-year advertising business. Attorneys general for 50 U.S. states and territories along with the U.S. Department of Justice appear to be acting on accusations from rivals, lawmakers and consumer advocacy groups that the biggest seller of online ads engages in unfair tactics. Google …
your ad hereSwiss Say Facebook’s Digital Currency Plan Will Face Hurdles
Facebook and its partners have asked financial authorities in Switzerland to evaluate their plan to create a new digital currency to be called Libra.Facebook unveiled a proposal in June to create a digital currency similar to Bitcoin for global use. The company said it would set up a nonprofit association …
your ad hereScientists Create Two Northern White Rhino Embryos
Scientists have created two embryos of the nearly extinct northern white rhino, part of an effort to pull the species back from the brink. “Today we achieved an important milestone on a rocky road which allows us to plan the future steps in the rescue program of the northern white rhino,” said Thomas …
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