Rising pediatric cases of COVID-19 have convinced officials in Maryland, New Mexico, New Jersey and New York to return to remote learning.
I have been very reluctant to close schools but given the current trends in Covid cases, it
would be risky not to do so.
, Kenneth Hamilton, district superintendent, New York, via 'The Guardian'.
I have been very reluctant to close schools but given the current trends in Covid cases, it
would be risky not to do so.
, Kenneth Hamilton, district superintendent, New York, via 'The Guardian'.
As the Omicron variant continues to spread around the country, some education officials are frustrated they have to once again resort to remote education.
As the Omicron variant continues to spread around the country, some education officials are frustrated they have to once again resort to remote education.
Just when we thought...
that things were moving
in the right direction... , Dan Domenech, director of the School Superintendents Association, via 'Newsweek'.
Just when we thought...
that things were moving
in the right direction... , Dan Domenech, director of the School Superintendents Association, via 'Newsweek'.
... here we are right back where we were last year.
, Dan Domenech, director of the School Superintendents Association, via 'Newsweek'.
... here we are right back where we were last year.
, Dan Domenech, director of the School Superintendents Association, via 'Newsweek'.
Some health experts question
the need for closing schools at all.
We know that for kids being in school is the right thing for them, for their mental health,
for their education.
, Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, via 'The Guardian'.
We know that for kids being in school is the right thing for them, for their mental health,
for their education.
, Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, via 'The Guardian'.
We have all sorts of tools
to keep schools open so I don’t really understand why school districts are [closing schools].
, Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, via 'The Guardian'.
We have all sorts of tools
to keep schools open so I don’t really understand why school districts are [closing schools].
, Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University School of Public Health, via 'The Guardian'
US Life Expectancy on the Rise , Following Pandemic Decline, CDC Report Says.
According to the latest federal
mortality data, life expectancy in
the United States increased in 2022. .
The report published by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) raised life expectancy to 77.5 years.
The report published by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health
Statistics (NCHS) raised life expectancy to 77.5 years.
The positive change comes after two
years of decline following the pandemic.
The positive change comes after two
years of decline following the pandemic.
While life expectancy has yet to reach
pre-pandemic levels, 2022 showed
an increase of 1.1 years compared to 2021.
2022 ended up recording 3.27 million
deaths in the U.S., which was
184,374 fewer deaths than the year before.
According to the report, heart disease
and cancer remained the two most
prevalent causes of death in the U.S. .
According to the report, heart disease
and cancer remained the two most
prevalent causes of death in the U.S. .
COVID-19 dropped to fourth on
the list, and unintentional injuries
took over the number three spot.
COVID-19 dropped to fourth on
the list, and unintentional injuries
took over the number three spot.
ABC reports that both males and
females saw approximately the same
increase in life expectancy from 2021 to 2022.
Over the same period of time,
the death rate decreased
for nearly every age group. .
Another NCHS report found that rates of
drug overdose deaths from synthetic opioids
increased by 4.1% between 2021 and 2022.
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Study Investigates Link Between, COVID, Mental Health and Insomnia.
PsyPost reports that a new study by Phenikaa University
in Vietnam has highlighted one of the more common and
lingering symptoms of COVID-19: insomnia.
PsyPost reports that a new study by Phenikaa University
in Vietnam has highlighted one of the more common and
lingering symptoms of COVID-19: insomnia.
As a sleep researcher, I received
many questions and complaints
from relatives, friends, and colleagues
about their sleep disturbances
after recovering from Covid-19, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
I found that the majority of papers
focused on hospitalized patients.
The environment of their treatment
and quarantine would differ greatly
from those with milder symptoms, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
Patients were asked to compare the quality and length
of their sleep, as well as how easy it was for them to
fall asleep, before and after they contracted COVID.
Patients were asked to compare the quality and length
of their sleep, as well as how easy it was for them to
fall asleep, before and after they contracted COVID.
Of the 1,056 people surveyed, over 76.1% of
participants said they experienced insomnia.
22.8% of those surveyed reported
experiencing severe insomnia.
The study found that two groups experienced
a statistically significant increased rate of insomnia,
including those with depressive or anxious symptoms.
The authors of the study note that further
investigation of the connection between COVID,
mental health problems and insomnia is needed.
Since this is a cross-sectional
study, the relationship of anxiety
and depression with insomnia
cannot be fully investigated, Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost.
In addition, collecting data
online and a convenience
sampling method can cause
recall bias and selection bias. , Dr Huong T. X. Hoang, Lead author of the article
published in 'Frontiers in Public Health,' via PsyPost
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Former Senator Joe Lieberman , Dead at 82.
Lieberman died in New York on
March 27 after suffering complications
from a fall, NBC News reports.
Senator Lieberman’s love of God,
his family, and America endured
throughout his life of service
in the public interest, Joe Lieberman's family, via statement.
Lieberman was the 2000 vice presidential nominee who ran for office with Al Gore.
Gore took to X on March 27
to offer his condolences. .
I am profoundly saddened by
the loss of Joe Lieberman... Joe was a
man of deep integrity who dedicated
his life to serving his country, Al Gore, via X.
It was an honor to stand
side-by-side with him
on the campaign trail. , Al Gore, via X.
I’ll remain forever grateful for
his tireless efforts to build
a better future for America, Al Gore, via X.
Former President George W. Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".
Former President George W. Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".
As Laura and I pray for Hadassah
and the Lieberman family, we
also pray that Joe’s example of
decency guides our Nation’s
leaders now and into the future, George W. Bush, via statement.
Other colleagues and international
leaders weighed in as well.
Other colleagues and international
leaders weighed in as well.
In an era of political carbon
copies, Joe Lieberman was
a singularity. One of one. , Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., via X.
In my very first meeting with him
decades ago, I was struck by his integrity,
decency and civic courage. He had a deep
moral sense and common sense and
was fearless in the defense of truth, Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, via statement
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Bethenny Frankel says a man walked up to her in NYC and punched her square in the face ... and, it sounds like this is part of a concerning trend plaguing women.. TMZ.com
Austin Butler is teaming up with Darren Aronofsky for his next feature. Hot off his creepy villain turn in 'Dune: Part Two,' Butler is set to next star in the Aronofsky crime thriller 'Caught Stealing.' Acquired by Sony and based on the book by Charlie Huston, the film "follows Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player, as he's unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of '90s NYC."
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Mumbai Becomes Asia's , Billionaire Capital , on Global Rich List.
NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian
capital with the highest number of billionaires,
dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. .
NBC reports that Mumbai has become the Asian
capital with the highest number of billionaires,
dethroning Beijing at the top of the exclusive list. .
According to the Hurun Research Institute's
global rich list, India's financial capital
registered 92 billionaires in 2024. .
Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with
91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out
the top three with a total of 87 billionaires.
Beijing comes in just below Mumbai with
91 billionaires, and Shanghai rounds out
the top three with a total of 87 billionaires.
The top of the list globally is New York
with 119 billionaires, followed by
London with a total of 97. .
The top of the list globally is New York
with 119 billionaires, followed by
London with a total of 97. .
According to the report, there are a total
of 3,279 billionaires globally in 2024,
an increase of 5% compared to 2023. .
NBC reports that China as a whole still has the
most billionaires overall with 814 in 2024, but
the country lost 155 billionaires compared to 2023. .
China had a bad year.
Wealth creation in China has gone
through deep changes these last few
years, with the wealth of billionaires
from real estate and renewables down, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
The United States comes in second with
800 billionaires, and India registered
a distant third place with 271.
The United States comes in second with
800 billionaires, and India registered
a distant third place with 271.
According to the report, artificial intelligence
played a significant role in increasing the
number of ultra wealthy people in the U.S. .
Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang
has grabbed many of the headlines
as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion
mark, catapulting him into
the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
Whilst [Nvidia CEO] Jensen Huang
has grabbed many of the headlines
as Nvidia broke through the $2 trillion
mark, catapulting him into
the Hurun Top 30 as a result, , Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC.
... the billionaires behind Microsoft,
Google, Amazon, Oracle and Meta
have seen significant surges in
their wealth as investors bet
on the value generated by AI, Hurun Research Institute's global rich list report, via NBC
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Visa and Mastercard Settle , Antitrust Suit Over Swipe Fees.
The two companies have reached a settlement with American merchants which could "save consumers tens of billions of dollars," NBC News reports.
Credit card companies collect
swipe fees to enable transactions.
These fees are passed on
by merchants to consumers.
The settlement is a result of a 2005 lawsuit
alleging that merchants pay exorbitant fees
to accept the companies' credit cards. .
In 2018, the credit card companies agreed to pay $6.2 billion in response to the lawsuit,
but two issues still needed to be resolved.
Those issues pertained to rules imposed by Visa
and Mastercard to accept their cards, and merchants who decided not to be included in the settlement. .
As part of the recent settlement, credit
interchange fees will now be capped into 2030.
The fees must also be negotiated
with merchant buying groups.
Over 90% of the merchants included in the settlement are small businesses, Visa said. .
The settlement must be approved by
the Eastern District Court of New York
but will likely take effect by early 2025
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The governor of Maryland has said "we have a very long road ahead of us" after a cargo ship crashed into a bridge - as all crew on board were confirmed to be in.. Sky News
Federal safety officials revealed on Wednesday that the pilot of the cargo freighter, which caused the collapse of a highway bridge into Baltimore Harbor, had radioed for tugboat assistance and reported a power loss just minutes before the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board highlighted that the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a vital traffic artery constructed in 1976, lacked structural redundancies commonly found in newer bridges, rendering it more susceptible to catastrophic collapse.
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Rescue teams have resigned themselves to the grim reality of no more survivors emerging from the wreckage of the Baltimore bridge collapse, as the coast guard confirmed. Efforts have now shifted towards recovering the bodies of the missing workers and unravelling the mystery behind the container ship's collision with the structure.
#BaltimoreBridgecollapse #MarylandBridge #francisscott #Maryland #Baltimore #Bridgecollapse #USnews #Biden #Worldnews #latestnews #breakingnews #francisscottkeybridge #usbridgecollapse #baltimorekeybridge #usa #englishnewslive
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The Indian Embassy in Washington mourned a cargo ship collision with a Baltimore bridge, involving an all-Indian crew, prompting a distress call. US President Biden praised their alertness. Investigations are ongoing, with no evidence of foul play. Efforts are underway to rescue the missing and rebuild the vital port.
#MarylandBridge #BaltimoreBridgecollapse #francisscott #Maryland #Baltimore #WesMoore #India #Bridgecollapse #USnews #Biden #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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DOJ Sues Apple , for Monopolizing Smartphone Market.
The Justice Department and 16 state attorneys general filed suit against Apple on March 21 in New Jersey, 'The Hill' reports. .
The complaint alleges that
the tech company constructed a
"dominant iPhone platform and ecosystem," .
and "rather than respond to competitive
threats by offering lower smartphone prices to
consumers or better monetization for developers,".
Apple enforced a "series of shapeshifting rules and restrictions" in the App Store.
It has deployed this playbook across
many technologies, products, and
services, including super apps, text
messaging, smartwatches, and digital
wallets, among many others, Via complaint.
Today’s lawsuit seeks to hold Apple
accountable and ensure it cannot
deploy the same, unlawful
playbook in other vital markets, Via complaint.
In its defense, Apple claimed that
the lawsuit "threatens who we are and
the principles that set Apple products
apart in fiercely competitive markets.".
If successful, [this lawsuit] would
hinder our ability to create the
kind of technology people expect
from Apple—where hardware,
software, and services intersect, Apple, via statement.
It would also set a dangerous
precedent, empowering
government to take a heavy hand
in designing people’s technology. , Apple, via statement.
We believe this lawsuit is wrong
on the facts and the law, and we
will vigorously defend against it, Apple, via statement
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Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants.
Biden Administration to Invest $8.5 Billion , in Intel’s Computer Chip Plants.
In addition to $8.5 billion in direct funding, $11 billion will be provided in loans.
The money will come from
the CHIPS and Science Act.
The funds will go toward "computer chip
plants in Arizona, Ohio, New Mexico
and Oregon," CBS News reports. .
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
According to Intel, the new funding and other investments will create a total of 30,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction.
The deal will help the U.S. to produce 20%
of the most advanced computer chips
in the world by 2030, according to
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Failure is not an option — leading-edge
chips are the core of our innovation
system, especially when it comes
to advances in artificial intelligence
and our military systems, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
We can't just design chips.
We have to make them in America, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, on a call with reporters.
Biden's funding announcement comes
amid a heated presidential campaign.
Administration officials want to get chip technology funding
"out the door as quickly as possible so that the Biden campaign can point to concrete progress on one of the
White House's signature programs," analysts say.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger called the
CHIPS Act "the most critical industrial
policy legislation since World War II.".
We think of this as a defining
moment for the United States, the
semiconductor industry and for Intel, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, via statement
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US Facing Winter Storms, , Thunderstorms and Wildfires This Week.
NBC reports that the United States is facing
a slew of weather-related risks on March 13.
A major snowstorm is forming over the Rockies and severe
thunderstorms are taking shape across the Plains, while Texas
and Oklahoma are facing an extreme risk of wildfires.
Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings
on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could
turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season.
Five million people were under Winter Storm Warnings
on the morning of March 13, ahead of what could
turn out to be Denver's biggest snowstorm of the season.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit
Denver through midday before plummeting
temperatures bring snow in the early evening.
Heavy snow with wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour
are expected to last through the morning of March 15 and
make travel across the I-25 corridor nearly impossible.
Meanwhile, four million people across Kansas,
Missouri and Nebraska are facing the risk of severe
storms, including large hail and isolated tornadoes.
On March 14, the storm is expected to
shift east, threatening 21 million people from
northern Illinois down to northeast Texas.
At the same time, the southern Plains
are facing an increased risk of wildfires.
The Storm Prediction Center warned
that critical-to-extreme fire danger
could result in a 'wildfire outbreak.'.
On March 13, Amarillo, Lubbock and Roswell, New Mexico
are all under Red Flag Warnings and considered at
extreme risk due to high winds and dry conditions
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Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
Celebrities Sign Open Letter Ahead of Oscars , to ‘Make Nukes History’.
The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is using
the success of the film 'Oppenheimer' to
draw attention to nuclear threats,
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The NTI's "Make Nukes History" campaign includes billboards, posters, an art installation and an open letter signed by celebrities, calling for an end to nuclear weapons.
'Oppenheimer' cast member Matthew Modine issued a statement about the campaign.
Every person should be educated
about the incredible destructive power
of nuclear weapons. Understanding
the threat illuminates a necessary
path toward their elimination, Matthew Modine, via statement.
From the moment of the first atomic
bomb test at Los Alamos, New Mexico,
our entire planet has been at risk.
We need to stop this insanity, Matthew Modine, via statement.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Others who signed the open letter include
Rosanna Arquette, Alan Cumming, Michael Douglas.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Jane Fonda, Tony Goldwyn, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Nye, Lisa Rinna,
Emma Thompson and Lily Tomlin.
The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Oppenheimer, also signed the letter. .
The grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Oppenheimer, also signed the letter. .
At a time of great uncertainty,
even one nuclear weapon —
on land, under the sea, in the
air, or in space — is too many. , Via open letter.
To protect our families,
our communities and our world,
we must demand that global leaders work to make nuclear weapons
history — and build a brighter future, Via open letter
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‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed , Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter.
A New Mexico jury found Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter on March 6, NPR reports.
A New Mexico jury found Gutierrez-Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter on March 6, NPR reports.
Her negligence, prosecutors argued, led to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for 'Rust.'.
Her negligence, prosecutors argued, led to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for 'Rust.'.
According to prosecutors, Gutierrez-Reed brought at least one live round of ammo on set, which was loaded into a prop gun.
The gun went off as Alec Baldwin was holding it, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. .
The gun went off as Alec Baldwin was holding it, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. .
This is not a case where Hannah
Gutierrez made one mistake, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments.
This case is about constant,
never-ending safety failures that
resulted in the death of a human
being and nearly killed another, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments.
This case is about constant,
never-ending safety failures that
resulted in the death of a human
being and nearly killed another, Kari Morrissey, special prosecutor, via closing arguments.
Jason Bowles, defense attorney for Gutierrez-Reed, argued that his client
had been unfairly "scapegoated.".
You had a production company on a
shoestring budget, an A-list actor
calling all the shots. In the end, they
had someone they could all blame, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments.
You had a production company on a
shoestring budget, an A-list actor
calling all the shots. In the end, they
had someone they could all blame, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments.
Justice for Halyna does not mean
injustice for Hannah. It does not mean
they get to steamroll her and get to
spin their version of facts and call it
truth. Because that's not truth, Jason Bowles, defense attorney, via closing arguments.
Both sides also blamed Baldwin for the incident.
He has pleaded not guilty.
Both sides also blamed Baldwin for the incident.
He has pleaded not guilty.
Baldwin's criminal trial will begin on July 9
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Oil Companies Announce , Massive Merger Amid Rush , to Snatch up Drilling Land.
'The Guardian' reports that two United States oil
and gas companies have announced a massive
$26 billion merger in an attempt to increase output. .
Diamondback Energy will purchase
Endeavor Energy Resources, creating
a company valued at approximately $50 billion.
This is a combination of two strong,
established companies merging to
create a ‘must own’ North American
independent oil company, Travis Stice, Chairman and chief executive of Diamondback, via 'The Guardian'.
Endeavor shareholders will reportedly
receive about $117 million in Diamondback shares,
as well as an additional $8 billion in cash. .
The merger will see current
Endeavor shareholders retain just under
40% of the newly created company.
The latest news comes amid a wave of
mergers aimed at increasing output by purchasing
rivals who own the rights to proven oil reserves.
October saw Chevron make a $53 billion deal to
purchase Hess and ExxonMobil finalized a $59.5
billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
October saw Chevron make a $53 billion deal to
purchase Hess and ExxonMobil finalized a $59.5
billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
The recent acquisition of Endeavor is focused on boosting
extraction of oil and gas from the Permian oilfield,
which spans large swathes of New Mexico and Texas.
In 1979, Endeavor was founded with a single
well in the Permian oilfield and now produces
approximately 400,000 barrels of oil per day.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned
that new fossil fuel developments will push the
world past global warming safety thresholds
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COVID-19: the United States , Sets Daily High for Infections.
Politico reports on Dec. 28,
the United States set a record for its highest total of new daily COVID-19 infections.
441,278 new..
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Omicron Variant Causes Uptick , in Admissions at Children's Hospitals.
Officials say COVID-19 infections
among children are rising drastically
in the United States.
CNN reports that on average,..
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US Schools Increase Security, After Anonymous Threats , Go Viral on TikTok.
On December 17, school districts across the United States took action in response to vague, anonymous shooting
and bomb..
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