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The Motley Fool
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Predicts That This Profession Will Be Most Revolutionized By AI | The Motley Fool

Companies across industries are using artificial Intelligence (AI).And that has people thinking about what AI means for the future of many professions.Alphabet , the parent company of Google, is no stranger to AI.The company uses AI throughout its business -- from optimizing its search capabilities to better serving its advertising customers.
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Washington Post
1 year ago
Public health

Brazil hits 700,000 virus deaths, 2nd highest in the world

FILE - A man walks past a wall that reads in Portuguese "Memorial to the victims of COVID-19 in Brazil," in the Senate building in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.Brazil has officially recorded its 700,000th death from COVID-19, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.(AP Photo/Claudio Reis, File)SAO PAULO - Brazil's government on Tuesday reported the 700,000th death from COVID-19 in the South American nation, which has the second most victims of the virus after the United States.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Republicans Open Inquiry Into Treatment of Jan. 6 Defendants at D.C. Jail

WASHINGTON House Republicans on Thursday began their promised investigation into whether people charged with crimes in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol have been mistreated in jail, fulfilling a pledge G.O.P. leaders made to their right flank.The investigation part of a broader effort by Republicans to rewrite the history of the riot in part by portraying participants as the true victims has been a top priority of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican of Georgia.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Encouraging' drop in Covid-19 hospital patients since Christmas

The number of people in hospital in England with Covid-19 has dropped to pre-Christmas levels, suggesting the virus is becoming less prevalent among the population.Health experts said the figures were encouraging and welcome, but stressed the importance of getting the latest booster dose, with around a third of over-50s still not having received the jab.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

The Red Sox will return to the U.S. from Toronto by bus, not by plane, to avoid stranding anyone who tests positive.

Win or lose, when the Boston Red Sox leave the Rogers Centre after their game against the Blue Jays Thursday evening, they won't be flying out of Toronto.
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english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Public health

California won't require Covid vaccine to attend schools

Johnny Thai, 11, receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a pediatric vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 set up at Willard Intermediate School in Santa Ana, Calif., Nov. 9, 2021.Jae C. Hong (AP) Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Covid infections in your area amid warnings over new most transmissible' subvariant

Three years on from the start of the Covid pandemic, concerns have been raised about a new Covid variant that could lead to a surge in the virus.The World Health Organization (WHO) and UK Covid experts have given warnings about the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant known as XBB 1.5.But the most recent figures released at the end of December suggest there has yet to be a surge in infections.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Covid cases in your area as infections spread across UK

Three years on from the start of the Covid pandemic, concerns have been raised about a new Covid variant that could lead to a surge in the virus.The World Health Organization (WHO) and UK Covid experts have given warnings about the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant known as XBB 1.5.But the most recent figures released at the end of December suggest there has yet to be a surge in infections.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Covid infections in your area amid warnings over new most transmissible' subvariant

Three years on from the start of the Covid pandemic, concerns have been raised about a new Covid variant that could lead to a surge in the virus.The World Health Organization (WHO) and UK Covid experts have given warnings about the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant known as XBB 1.5.But the most recent figures on Covid infections in England suggest there has yet to be a surge in infections.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Public health

Pfizer Vaccine Effective in Children Under 5, the F.D.A. Says

The Food and Drug Administration said on Sunday that three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine appeared to be effective in preventing Covid illness in children under 5, judging by the level of virus-blocking antibodies the shots induced.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Andrew Giuliani's Vaccination Status Will Bar Him From Debate Studio

The Republican candidate for governor of New York is unvaccinated and says he has "natural immunity" to the coronavirus.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

UK Covid-19 infections may have peaked after Christmas wave

Total Covid-19 infections in the UK fell at the start of the month, in fresh evidence the current wave may have peaked though levels have yet to start dropping in all parts of the country.There has also been an encouraging decrease in the number of patients in hospital with the virus.A rise in Covid-19 patients in the run-up to Christmas was one of a number of factors mentioned by health chiefs as creating extra pressures on the NHS, along with bed shortages, staff sickness and a surge in flu cases.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

UK Covid-19 infections jump 31% with notable rise' among elderly

Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have risen 31%, the biggest percentage jump since June, with most of the country now seeing a steady increase in virus levels.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Boris Johnson quickly fills the two cabinet vacancies in an effort to stabilize a government in crisis.

LONDON - Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved quickly to plug the holes in his cabinet caused by Tuesday's resignations of two senior ministers, including the critical job of chancellor of the Exchequer, which went to Nadhim Zahawi, who had been the education secretary.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Boris Johnson quickly fills vacancies, including the health secretary, trying to stabilize his government in crisis.

LONDON - Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved quickly to plug the holes in his cabinet caused by Tuesday's resignations of two senior ministers, including the critical job of chancellor of the Exchequer, which went to Nadhim Zahawi, who had been the education secretary.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Former Tory whip says Andrew Bridgen suspension frighteningly totalitarian'

A former Tory whip has criticised the decision to suspend Andrew Bridgen after he appeared to compare the Covid-19 vaccine rollout to the Holocaust.Adam Holloway said stripping the whip from the North West Leicestershire MP was part of a frighteningly totalitarian, woke way of looking at the world.The Gravesham MP, who served as a government whip for three months during the overlap between Boris Johnson and Liz Truss' administrations, said he did not agree with Mr Bridgen's views on the coronavirus vaccine.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

PMQs live: Starmer accuses Tories of going from clapping nurses to sacking them'

1673441488 We're wrapping up our live politics coverage for today.Thanks for reading and join us again soon for all the latest updates from Westminster and beyond.Have a good rest of afternoon.Matt Mathers11 January 2023 12:51 1673435133 Hello and welcome to The Independent's live politics coverage.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Andrew Bridgen stripped of Tory whip over Covid vaccine comments

Andrew Bridgen has had the Conservative Party whip removed after having crossed a line in his criticism of the Covid-19 vaccine.The North West Leicestershire MP has been increasingly vocal in remarks questioning the coronavirus vaccine.On Wednesday he tweeted an article on vaccines, adding: As one consultant cardiologist said to me, this is the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

General election 'morally unavoidable,' says Tory minister Zac Goldsmith

A general election is now morally unavoidable, Conservative minister Zac Goldsmith has said, as other Tory MPs called for the public to select the next prime minister following Boris Johnson's withdrawal from the leadership race.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Engineer, 27, died from blood clot on brain days after first Covid jab, inquest told

A 27-year-old engineer died from a blood clot on his brain days after his first Covid jab, an inquest has been told.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Covid vaccine supply lessons to be used for Hormone Replacement Therapy shortage

Lessons from supplying millions of Covid-19 vaccines rapidly throughout the UK will be applied to tackle the shortage in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
New York City

It's Time for New Yorkers to Mask Up Again, Mayor Adams Says

Mayor Eric Adams put his face mask on again on Tuesday and encouraged New Yorkers to do the same.Mr. Adams held a news conference at City Hall to urge residents to take precautions in the face of a winter surge of Covid-19 cases and other illnesses.With the holiday season in full swing and cases of Covid-19, flu and R.S.V. rising, we are asking New Yorkers to protect themselves and their loved ones once again, Mr. Adams said.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

More Chinese cities ease COVID curbs but full reopening unlikely

Shanghai, Urumqi are the latest to ease COVID-19 curbs following last month's unprecedented anti-government protests.At least a dozen cities across China have eased COVID-19 restrictions following a wave of unprecedented protests last month, with Shanghai becoming the last metropolis to scrap tests for public transport and Urumqi reopening malls and restaurants for the first time in months.
www.thelocal.no
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Norwegian authorities may recommend a fourth Covid jab to more groups

Several European countries are facing an autumn wave of coronavirus.
Should Norwegians be worried?
Nytimes
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Do You Know Someone Who Has Died of Covid Recently? We Want to Hear From You.

An estimated 400 Americans are still dying from Covid-19 each day - a number that federal health officials say is unacceptable, on top of more than one million previous deaths from the virus.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Do You Know Someone Who Has Died of Covid Recently? We Want to Hear From You.

An estimated 400 Americans are still dying from Covid-19 each day - a number that federal health officials say is unacceptable, on top of more than one million previous deaths from the virus.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Do You Know Someone Who Has Died of Covid Recently? We Want to Hear From You.

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www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Australians urged to work from home as COVID hospital cases surge

Authorities look for ways to reduce strain on health system, after more than 300,000 cases reported in last seven days.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Berlin

BioNTech earnings drop but forecast for vaccine income grows

BioNTech, which teamed with Pfizer to develop a powerful COVID-19 vaccine, reported that its earnings in the third quarter were close to half what they were a year earlier, but the German pharmaceutical company still raised its expectations for vaccine revenue after rolling out updated shots targeting omicron strains.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

The Wizards stay clear of coaching drama elsewhere in the NBA

The big story around NBA team head coaches at the moment centers around the Brooklyn Nets.Steve Nash was fired yesterday after a 2-5 start, and he will likely be replaced by Ime Udoka, who is currently serving a one-year suspension without pay from the Boston Celtics.Nash was handed a tough job under tough circumstances.
ABC News
1 year ago
Public health

Police, firefighters had job with highest COVID death rates in 2020: CDC

Police officers, firefighters and other protection service employees had the occupation with the highest death rates from COVID-19 in 2020, new federal data shows.The report, published Friday by the National Center for Health Statistics -- a branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, looked at COVID mortality during the first year of the pandemic across 46 states and New York City by profession.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

FDA authorizes Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in ages 12-17

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine on Friday for emergency use in adolescents.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Biden has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral medication shown to prevent serious Covid cases.

The antiviral pill that President Biden began taking after testing positive for the coronavirus has been shown to protect people at high risk of advancing to more serious cases of Covid-19.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Biden has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral medication shown to prevent serious Covid cases.

The antiviral pill that President Biden began taking after testing positive for the coronavirus has been shown to protect people at high risk of advancing to more serious cases of Covid-19.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Public health

The F.D.A. is expected to soon authorize Pfizer-BioNTech's booster for 5- to 11-year-olds.

The Food and Drug Administration is expected as early as Tuesday to authorize a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 5 to 11, according to multiple people familiar with the plan.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Father can arrange Covid vaccines for children after mother opposes, judge rules

A father has been given permission to arrange for his children to be vaccinated against coronavirus after their mother opposed vaccination.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Public health

UK scientists take 'promising' step towards single Covid and cold vaccine

Scientists have made a "promising" advance towards developing a universal coronavirus vaccine to tackle Covid-19 and the common cold.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Fifteen supertall skyscrapers being built around the world

To mark World Skyscraper Day, Dezeen has rounded up 15 supertall skyscrapers that are set to be built in cities across the globe, including a pair of twisting towers in Australia and the buildings battling to become Africa's tallest.
SFGATE
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

SF Giants have let unvaccinated coach work remotely all year

The 2021 San Francisco Giants were the surprise success story of MLB, and that surprise largely came from developing unheralded pitchers.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

In farewell speech, Boris Johnson pledges to support Liz Truss 'every step of the way.'

Britain's Next Prime Minister
Sept. 6, 2022, 1:00 a.m. ET
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Your Tuesday Briefing

Hundreds of Ukrainian civilians, mainly men with military experience or of fighting age, have disappeared since the war in Ukraine began in February.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Coronavirus

Fourth wave': Dozens die of COVID in last 5 days in Bangladesh

At least 32 die of the virus in the first five days of July as the country reports a sharp rise in infections ahead of a major Muslim festival.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Tucker Carlson just inadvertently helped raise $14,000 for abortion rights

Hours after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, Tucker Carlson took to the airwaves to rail against companies that would pay for employees' abortion-travel costs.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | People, Get Your Booster Shots Already

Fewer than half of eligible Americans have received a third Covid vaccine shot despite clear evidence of its benefit.That booster shot improves your odds of avoiding even mild omicron.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Canada to longer requires vaccines for domestic travelers and government employees

An Air Canada jet at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Public health

WHO: 2nd COVID booster for most vulnerable offers benefits

GENEVA - An expert group convened by the World Health Organization says there may be some benefit in giving a second booster dose of coronavirus vaccine to the most vulnerable people amid the continuing global spread of omicron and its subvariants.
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