Health Experts Worry Biden’s Plan To Distribute 500 Million COVID-19 Tests Isn’t Enough
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Health Experts Worry Biden’s Plan To Distribute 500 Million COVID-19 Tests Isn’t Enough
Health Experts Worry Biden's Plan, To Distribute 500 Million, COVID-19 Tests Isn't Enough.
Health Experts Worry Biden's Plan, To Distribute 500 Million, COVID-19 Tests Isn't Enough.
As the Omicron variant began its swift spread across the nation, the Biden administration announced plans to distribute 500 million
at-home COVID-19 tests starting next month.
As the Omicron variant began its swift spread across the nation, the Biden administration announced plans to distribute 500 million
at-home COVID-19 tests starting next month.
Experts are concerned 500 million tests aren't enough to address the surge of Omicron.
Some say the administration should have been distributing tests weeks ago.
Health officials say the administration's incompetence in rolling out test kits before the holidays was an "opportunity lost.".
The quality of life for people over Christmas was probably diminished if they
couldn't get a test.
, Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, via Fox News.
Compounding issues further, a nationwide shortage of COVID-19 tests has left many Americans in the dark.
Compounding issues further, a nationwide shortage of COVID-19 tests has left many Americans in the dark.
Experts say 500 million tests aren't enough even if limited only to the nation's labor force.
I can imagine
each 200 million
needing at
least one
test a week.
, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, professor of medicine at
Stanford University, via Fox News.
I can imagine
each 200 million
needing at
least one
test a week.
, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, professor of medicine at
Stanford University, via Fox News.
Thus far, the Biden administration's
response to the Omicron variant has been underwhelming, to say the least.
Thus far, the Biden administration's
response to the Omicron variant has been underwhelming, to say the least.
The reality is that we’re probably not going to have [tests] in time
to mitigate the current
surge and at least that.
, Neil Jay Sehgal, assistant professor of health policy at
University of Maryland School of Public Health, via Fox News.
The reality is that we’re probably not going to have [tests] in time
to mitigate the current
surge and at least that.
, Neil Jay Sehgal, assistant professor of health policy at
University of Maryland School of Public Health, via Fox News
The Senate has passed $95bn (£76.2bn) in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays and rows - with Joe Biden set to sign the legislation.. Sky News
FTC to Decide , Whether Noncompete Agreements , Should Be Banned.
After receiving over 26,000 public comments about the issue, the Federal Trade Commission is set to deliver its verdict on April 30, NPR reports. .
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
The commission said that if approved, the
final rule "would generally prevent most
employers from using noncompete clauses.".
Approximately one in five Americans, spanning minimum wage workers to CEOs, are subject to noncompete agreements, the FTC estimates. .
The Biden administration says that these types of agreements hurt workers by decreasing wages.
The White House also argues that these
agreements harm the U.S. economy because entrepreneurship isn't allowed to freely flourish. .
FTC Chair Lina M. Khan issued a statement when
the proposed ban was initially introduced.
The freedom to change jobs is
core to economic liberty and to
a competitive, thriving economy, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Noncompetes block workers from
freely switching jobs, depriving
them of higher wages and better
working conditions, and depriving
businesses of a talent pool that
they need to build and expand, FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, via statement.
Businesses argue that noncompete agreements are essential for safeguarding investments and proprietary information.
Those businesses also question whether
the agency has the power "to regulate
such agreements," NPR reports. .
If the FTC votes to issue a final rule, enforcement wouldn't occur for 180 days,
and legal challenges would likely ensue.
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Iranian President Vows to Destroy Israel , if It Launches the ‘Tiniest Invasion’.
On April 13, Iran attacked Israel with
hundreds of drones and missiles.
It was the first time that Iran has ever launched a direct military attack on Israel, Fox News reports. .
Although Israel was able to fend off
about 99% of the projectiles, the
country is considering retaliation.
On April 17, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel that if it does decide to
attack with even the "tiniest invasion," .
Iran's response would be "massive and harsh.".
Nothing would remain
from the Zionist regime, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, via Fox News.
Raisi delivered his remarks during
a military parade north of Tehran.
Prior to Raisi's threats, Israel vowed
to respond to the attacks.
The country did not provide details,
but its military council met on April 16
to decide how to proceed.
Leaders around the world have
urged Israel to stand down. .
While Israel and Iran have been at odds
for decades, their conflict came to a
head recently since Iran supports Hamas, .
which attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and
prompted Israel's current offensive in Gaza.
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Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot.
Fox News reports that Apple's phone shipments have dropped by about 10%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%.
Xiaomi came in third with 14.1%.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Samsung shipped over
60 million phones during Q1 2024.
Apple only shipped 50.1 million. .
Last year during the same time period,
Apple shipped 55.4 million. .
Overall, smartphone shipments rose 7.8% worldwide to 289.4 million units during Q1 2024.
The increase in Samsung shipments
could be attributed to the company's
release of Galaxy S24 series phones.
During a launch event at the beginning
of the year, Galaxy AI, which is incorporated
into the company's new smartphones,
was touted as "a new era of mobile AI.".
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts. .
News of Samsung's triumph comes as
Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California
following reports that the company
is abandoning its electric car efforts.
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Drug Shortages Reach , All-Time High in US, , Pharmacists Say.
According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and
the Utah Drug Information Service.
the first quarter of 2024 saw
323 active drug shortages, Fox News reports.
The previous record of
320 shortages was set in 2014.
ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz said,
"some of the most worrying shortages involve generic sterile injectable medications," .
... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." .
... "including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospital crash carts and procedural areas." .
Abramowitz went on to say that the
"ongoing national shortages of therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder also remain
a serious challenge for clinicians and patients.".
A separate ASHP report said that "the most severe and persistent shortages are driven by economic factors that undermine investment in manufacturing capacity, manufacturing quality and supply chain reliability.".
These economic challenges are
driven by extreme price competition
among generic manufacturers, ASHP, via report.
ASHP will continue to engage
with policymakers regularly as we guide
efforts to draft and pass new legislation
to address drug shortages and continue
to strongly advocate on behalf of our
members for solutions that work, ASHP CEO Paul Abramowitz, via statement.
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a white paper recommending tactics for Congress to help.
With today’s white paper,
HHS offers solutions and stands
ready to work with Congress to
ensure no patient faces the devastating
consequences of drug shortages or
goes without needed medicines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, via press release
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is saying he will not be endorsing Joe Biden for President as he once did during the last presidential election. During an interview with Fox News, Johnson expressed some regret about his 2020 endorsement for Biden and Kamala Harris saying he won't endorse any candidate this year.
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Safety Tips for , Viewing the Upcoming , Solar Eclipse.
Ahead of the April 8 eclipse that can be viewed in the
United States, Fox News offered some safety tips for
anyone looking to catch a glimpse of the event. .
The number one tip is to wear proper eclipse glasses
which are significantly darker than normal sunglasses
and specifically designed for witnessing solar events. .
Genuine eclipse glasses will have an , ISO 12312-2 filter. .
NASA suggests people check the American
Astronomical Society's list of safe options
for selecting a brand of eclipse glasses.
Fox News warns that the popularity of the upcoming
eclipse has driven third-party vendors to flood
online marketplaces with fake eclipse glasses. .
People without eclipse glasses can still
view the eclipse with a pinhole projector
which can easily be made at home.
Cut a 1- to 2-inch square out of
the center of a piece of plain
white paper or white cardboard.
Cover the square you just cut out by taping
a piece of aluminum foil over the hole. .
Next, use a pin or thumbtack to
poke a hole in the aluminum foil.
A second piece of paper or cardboard
is used as the screen on which the
image of the eclipse will be projected.
To view: place the screen on the ground and stand with your back to the sun, holding your projector with the foil pointed toward the sky.
Adjust the distance between your projector
and the screen to make the image of
the eclipse appear larger or smaller.
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10 Reasons Why Walking Is
Beneficial to Your Health.
1. A 2016 study from the
National Institutes of Health says
walking can put you in a "better mood.".
2. Another report in 'JAMA Psychiatry'
says it can also help prevent depression.
3. According to a Stanford University analysis,
walking pumps more oxygen into your brain,
therefore increasing alertness.
4. A 2014 study from the California college
adds that your creative output will
receive a boost as well.
5. A University of Missouri study found that
walking reduces stress by increasing blood flow.
6. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute
say walking an hour on a daily basis
can increase longevity.
7. A study from Appalachian State University adds that your immune system can be boosted
by moving 30 to 45 minutes each day.
8. According to the
American Cancer Society,
walking every day lowers
your risk of getting cancer.
9. A 2011 study from the
'International Journal of General Medicine'
adds that it also helps with digestion.
10. Have painful inflammation?
The Arthritis Foundation says
walking can even help with joint pain
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Aging Energy Infrastructure, Plus Climate Change, Are a Growing Risk.
NPR reports that Texas investigators say that a power pole , "that appeared to be decayed at the base", was the cause of the worst wildfire in the state's history.
Xcel Energy, the state's electric
utility, said in a statement that , "its facilities appear to have been involved
in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek fire.".
Rob Gramlich, president of consulting firm
Grid Strategies, warns that many of the U.S.'s
power lines were built 60 to 70 years ago. .
According to Gramlich, most electric utility providers
in the U.S. lack the technology to let them know
when power lines are overheating or sagging.
Combined with increased temperatures
and drier vegetation, this aging infrastructure
could spark larger, more intense wildfires.
There are some utilities
that are really leaders and
are getting ahead of the risk, Michael Wara, director of the Climate and Energy
Policy Program at the Woods Institute for
the Environment at Stanford University, via NPR.
And then there are others
that we look at and think are
walking into a catastrophe, Michael Wara, director of the Climate and Energy
Policy Program at the Woods Institute for
the Environment at Stanford University, via NPR.
According to experts, wildfire prevention
can not only impact safety, but also the
cost of energy bills across the nation.
We cannot afford – literally,
in terms of our pocketbooks –
to have utilities be perceived
by their investors as high risk, Michael Wara, director of the Climate and Energy
Policy Program at the Woods Institute for
the Environment at Stanford University, via NPR.
There is a set of practices
that utilities can take that
do not cost an arm and a leg
that can dramatically cut
the risk of outcomes
like we saw in Texas, Michael Wara, director of the Climate and Energy
Policy Program at the Woods Institute for
the Environment at Stanford University, via NPR
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A Muslim teaching assistant who claimed that being given the Christmas Grinch prize at a staff award ceremony amounted to religious discrimination has lost his.. Sky News
Happy Birthday,
Mariah Carey!.
Mariah Carey turns
55 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. She was named after the song,
“They Call The Wind Maria.”.
2. The World Music Awards
honored her as the world's
best-selling recording artist
of the 1990s.
3. She won
two Grammys
following her
debut album.
4. Carey is known for her
five-note octave and whistle register.
5. Her holiday album, ‘Merry Christmas,’
is one of the best-selling Christmas
albums of all time.
Happy Birthday,
Mariah Carey!
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2nd At-Home Rapid COVID Test , Is Authorized by the FDA.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its authorization on Dec. 28.
The test was designed by Siemens Healthineers and can now..
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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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NYC Schools To Reopen , With Increased COVID-19 Testing.
On Dec. 28, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced schools will reopen on Jan. 3 despite a surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron..
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