NPR reports that rising COVID cases seem to have
dashed hopes that the Chinese government's
zero-COVID policies were coming to an end.
.
Cities across China are once again locking down,
including in the capital of Beijing, raising questions as to
when the strict COVID policy could eventually phase out.
This is the typical policy dilemma
that the Chinese leaders face.
, Yanzhong Huang, senior fellow for global health at the
Council on Foreign Relations at Seton Hall University, via NPR.
When you relax and open up, it will lead
to chaos, and when you tighten policy,
it will be too rigid to allow any flexibility, Yanzhong Huang, senior fellow for global health at the
Council on Foreign Relations at Seton Hall University, via NPR.
On November 22, China recorded 28,883
new cases, mostly clustered in the cities
of Guangzhou and Chongqing.
.
In response, Guangzhou ordered a five-day lockdown in the populous Baiyun district.
.
In Chongqing, the government is racing to construct new
quarantine facilities, with over 5,000 construction
workers putting up a makeshift center in just five days.
.
Meanwhile, many cities in China have resumed
mandatory mass COVID testing, which has
renewed concerns about China's faltering economy.
In the port city of Tianjin, residents have
not been allowed to leave their homes
without proof of a negative test.
.
The widespread lockdowns and strict restrictions
have led to social unrest, including violent protests
at a Foxconn factory on November 23
Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain , as Biden’s Chief of Staff.
Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain , as Biden’s Chief of Staff.
'The Hill' reports that President Biden confirmed the transition on Jan. 27.
'The Hill' reports that President Biden confirmed the transition on Jan. 27.
The president recounted achievements
his administration made
while Klain was chief of staff.
The president recounted achievements
his administration made
while Klain was chief of staff.
Such achievements include progress in
fighting the pandemic, economic gains, climate change strides, appointing close to 100 federal judges and confirming the first African-American woman to the Supreme Court.
He knows how government works, how politics works, how Congress and the White House works, President Joe Biden, via statement.
He assembled the most diverse and the most talented White House team in history and leaned on them to solve impossible challenges, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also praised Klain's efforts as chief of staff.
I’m grateful for everything Ron has done — for the White House and for America. Congratulations and thank you for your service to our country, Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, via Twitter.
Biden went on to share his confidence in Zients, who led Biden's COVID response team the first year of his presidency and also worked with Biden during the Obama administration.
Biden went on to share his confidence in Zients, who led Biden's COVID response team the first year of his presidency and also worked with Biden during the Obama administration.
When I ran for office, I promised to make government work for the American people. That’s what Jeff does. , President Joe Biden, via statement.
I’m confident that Jeff will continue Ron’s example of smart, steady leadership, as we continue to work hard every day for the people we were sent here to serve, President Joe Biden, via statement
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Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh launched India's first nasal COVID-19 vaccine - 'iNCOVACC' on Thursday. The nasal COVID-19 vaccine has been made by Bharat Biotech. A primary two-dose schedule and a heterologous booster dosage for 'iNCOVACC' have been approved.
#iNCOVACC #NasalCovidVaccine #BharatBiotech
Adam Schiff Announces, 2024 Senate Run.
NPR reports that the California congressman made the announcement on Jan. 26 via a Twitter video.
The Senate seat is currently held by
Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89.
NPR reports that Feinstein has not clarified whether she will retire or run again next year, saying she'll decide "in a couple months.".
I think it's all fine. I think people should, if they want to run, run. For me, I just need a little bit more time, Dianne Feinstein, via NPR.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff called his role in the impeachment
"the biggest job of [his] life.".
I wish I could say the threat of extremism is over. It is not. Today's Republican Party is gutting the middle class and threatening our democracy. They aren't going to stop. We have to stop them, Rep. Adam Schiff, via NPR.
Schiff was also on the Jan. 6 panel that investigated the attacks on the U.S. Capitol. .
NPR reports that Rep. Katie Porter has also announced her bid for the Senate seat.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well. .
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well.
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Biden Administration , Looking to Offshore Wind , to Meet Climate Goals.
Biden Administration , Looking to Offshore Wind , to Meet Climate Goals.
NPR reports that the United States is working to
meet its climate goals under the Paris climate
agreement by reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
However, the energy sector remains one of the top
contributors to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions,
accounting for nearly 25% of the nation's total emissions.
The Biden administration is reportedly looking to
significantly reduce this number by building
offshore wind infrastructure along U.S. coasts.
The Biden administration is reportedly looking to
significantly reduce this number by building
offshore wind infrastructure along U.S. coasts.
The administration's goal
is to have 30 gigawatts of
offshore wind online by 2030.
To meet that ambitious goal,
thousands of new jobs need to be created,
particularly in the construction sector.
NPR reports that offshore wind has supplied
energy to Europe and Asia for years, however
it remains a relatively nascent industry in the U.S.
In 2016, the U.S. started operation of its first
offshore wind farm more than 25 years after
Europe launched its first wind turbines. .
According to a 2021 study, the average compensation
for workers in the clean energy sector is significantly
lower than it is for those in the fossil fuel industry.
To compensate for this difference,
offshore wind is looking to unionize
large parts of its workforce.
I think offshore wind energy is poised
to support good paying union jobs,
middle class wages, we're seeing
a lot of positive movement for it, Trevor Falk, Special assistant for energy policy at NABTU, via NPR
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Doomsday Clock , Moves Closer to Midnight , Than Ever Before.
On January 24, the science and security board of
the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the
Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight.
On January 24, the science and security board of
the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the
Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds before midnight.
NPR reports that the metaphorical measure
of challenges facing humanity has now moved
closer to widespread calamity than ever before.
NPR reports that the metaphorical measure
of challenges facing humanity has now moved
closer to widespread calamity than ever before.
According to the scientific body,
the decision was made "largely though not
exclusively" to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Each January, the group
evaluates the state of the world
and updates the clock accordingly.
In 2020, the clock was set to 100 seconds to
midnight and was the first time the clock
was counted in seconds rather than minutes.
At the time, the scientific group, warned that humanity was, "at doom's doorstep.".
In 2021 and 2022, the clock remained at, 100 seconds to midnight.
However, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the global
ramifications of its aggression have inched humanity
ten metaphorical seconds closer to annhilation.
The Doomsday Clock is sounding an
alarm for the whole of humanity. We are
on the brink of a precipice. But our leaders
are not acting at sufficient speed or scale
to secure a peaceful and livable planet, Science and security board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, via NPR.
The Doomsday Clock is sounding an
alarm for the whole of humanity. We are
on the brink of a precipice. But our leaders
are not acting at sufficient speed or scale
to secure a peaceful and livable planet, Science and security board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, via NPR.
The Chicago-based group of scientists was founded
in 1945 by Albert Einstein and other scientists
who contributed to the Manhattan Project.
The Chicago-based group of scientists was founded
in 1945 by Albert Einstein and other scientists
who contributed to the Manhattan Project
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Twitter Holds Online Auction , for Excess Office Supplies.
NPR reports that Twitter has announced a time-limited
auction of "surplus corporate office assets" from
the company's San Francisco headquarters.
The 27-hour online sale reportedly gives bidders
the opportunity to take home a piece
of the struggling social media platform.
The de facto fire sale will be
handled by the Global Heritage
Partners auction house. .
Over 630 lots are for sale, including projectors,
white boards, kitchen equipment, a wide variety of chairs
and couches and miscellaneous workplace staples.
Twitter-specific items include a six-foot-tall
"@"-shaped planter sculpture and a blue neon sign of the company's logo with a high bid of $22,500. .
Twitter-specific items include a six-foot-tall
"@"-shaped planter sculpture and a blue neon sign of the company's logo with a high bid of $22,500. .
Other high-ticket items include
a $10,000 pizza oven and a pair of stationary bikes
that double as recharging stations for $2,400.
Other high-ticket items include
a $10,000 pizza oven and a pair of stationary bikes
that double as recharging stations for $2,400.
NPR reports that the range of goods
comes as a jarring sight for the social
media platform's former employees.
Weird to see the Twitter office on auction.
Great memories from a different era, Kevin Weil, former Twitter senior
vice president of product, via Twitter.
Ross Dove, chief executive of Heritage Global,
reportedly estimated that the auction would
bring in around $1.5 million for Twitter.
The auction comes as the social media
platform has lost many major advertisers since
Elon Musk took the company over in October
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Are You in a Creative Rut? , Here's How To Stay Inspired.
Have you had a hard time accessing the creative part of your brain lately?.
Maybe you're hoping for a magical breakthrough
like something you'd see in a movie.
Experts say it may not be so easy, but it's still possible to pull yourself out of a creative rut if you keep these things in mind:.
Creativity Is for Everyone.
Most folks are creative, and experts
say you don't have to be a genius
to harness the power.
I think we are already
creative beings and
how you use that
[creativity] is
up to you, Sarah Urist Green, producer of
'The Art Assignment,' via NPR.
You don't need to have particular skills; you don't need to have
particular materials. , Sarah Urist Green, producer of
'The Art Assignment,' via NPR.
Take a Break.
Experts say allowing your brain to de-stimulate is great practice
if your schedule allows. .
What our brains actually need is periods of destimulation, Rahaf Harfoush, host of 'The Thought Experiment,' via NPR.
which means no screens, no emails, no audiobooks. , Rahaf Harfoush, host of 'The Thought Experiment,' via NPR.
Don't Force
Yourself.
Experts say don't use stress as a tool
to get things done.
Being overly reliant on pressure and stress may deepen your creative rut.
It could also increase chances of
anxiety attacks and depression
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Earth’s Inner Core , May Be Reversing Its Rotation, Study Suggests.
According to a study published
Jan. 23 in 'Nature Geoscience,' .
our planet's inner core may be reversing
after it temporarily stopped rotating.
Researchers think it could be part of a 70-year cycle,
with the inner core changing direction every 35 years,
that may affect Earth's magnetic field and the length of days.
After examining data, researchers
think the inner core may have made
another rotation reversal in the 1970s.
We see strong evidence that the inner core has been rotating faster than the surface, [but] by around 2009 it nearly stopped. Now it is gradually mov[ing] in the opposite direction, Xiaodong Song, geophysicist, Peking University in Beijing,
via 'Science News'.
However, 'Science News' reports that other researchers think the inner core may change its rotation every three years.
Others propose that the inner core
doesn't move at all.
Overall, researchers say more studies
are needed to figure out what's
going on with Earth's inner core.
In all likelihood, it’s irrelevant to life on the surface, but we don’t actually know what’s happening. It’s incumbent
on us to figure it out, John Vidale, geophysicist, the University of
Southern California in Los Angeles, via 'Science News'
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A report by the South China Morning post quoted researchers from the University of Hong Kong who predicted that by January 31st 92 percent of the population in Beijing will be infected by the deadly Covid-19 virus.
#Covid-19 #ChinaCoronavirus #Beijing
A report by the South China Morning post quoted researchers from the University of Hong Kong who predicted that by January 31st 92 percent of the population in Beijing will be infected by the deadly Covid-19 virus.
#Covid-19 #ChinaCoronavirus #Beijing
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An official spokesperson said that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China early next month. The spokesperson added that the details of his visit are being worked out. On Wednesday, at his daily news conference, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that the challenge that North Korea poses to the Indo-Pacific region and beyond will be on the agenda when the Secretary of State visits Beijing.
#AntonyBlinken #NedPrice #China
China to Ease, 'Zero-COVID' Restrictions , Amid Nationwide Protests.
China to Ease, 'Zero-COVID' Restrictions , Amid Nationwide Protests.
According to NBC News, state-run news
agency Xinhua reported that Sun Chunlan,
the vice premier in charge of pandemic response, .
... said the nation was facing , “a new situation and new tasks
in epidemic prevention and control.”.
Sun reportedly emphasized the importance of improving
treatment and medication while also increasing
vaccinations, particularly among the older population.
Despite Chinese authorities easing COVID measures
last month, recent outbreaks have resulted in millions
of people being forced to remain in their homes.
NBC reports that restrictions have
been eased in major cities including
Guangzhou, Zhengzhou and Chongqing. .
Both Guangzhou and Zhengzhou have
experienced increased COVID unrest and protests. .
Both Guangzhou and Zhengzhou have
experienced increased COVID unrest and protests. .
Last week, a massive protest
took place in Zhengzhou at
the world's largest iPhone factory.
Authorities in China have been quick to stamp out
protests and have increased police presence on the
streets to prevent further public displays of dissent. .
Authorities in China have been quick to stamp out
protests and have increased police presence on the
streets to prevent further public displays of dissent. .
Recent nationwide protests have seen crowds calling
for an end to strict COVID restrictions they claim
contributed to a deadly fire in the Xinjiang region.
NBC reports that other protestors have
called for sweeping democratic reform
and even for President Xi Jinping to step down.
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