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Health officials say there have been six cases of polio reported in Ivory Coast in 2023, and one so far this year. It doesn’t seem like many, but any polio cases are cause for concern among health officials trying to completely eradicate the disease. VOA’s Yassin Ciyow reports from Abidjan, in this story narrated by … Read more
Image: Qatar Airways The national airline of Qatar, Qatar Airways, has equipped the first Boeing 777 long-range aircraft with Starlink service and is ready for service. The airline also plans to equip its entire fleet of 777s by the end of 2025. SpaceX‘s Starlink satellite internet service has been taking the airline industry by storm … Read more
NEW DELHI: Loneliness is a major risk factor that increases the risk of dementia by over 30 per cent, regardless of age or gender, a review of 21 long-term studies involving over six lakh participants worldwide has found. Loneliness, which involves one feeling dissatisfied with their social relationships, was also linked with symptoms preceding the … Read more
Leo Lukenas III, a former Green Beret who made the challenging transition to investment banking, tragically passed away in May at just 35 years old. Lukenas, who had been working 100-hour weeks at Bank of America (BofA), died from “acute coronary artery thrombus”—a fatal blood clot in the heart. His death has sparked outrage over … Read more
Berlin — An infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority said on Tuesday. The infection occurred abroad and was detected last Friday, the institute said, adding that it did not see an increased risk for Germany but was “monitoring … Read more
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, SpaceX launched its 100th rocket this year, then sent its 101st aloft two hours later, both in their medium-lift launch vehicle known as Falcon 9. This surpassed its own record of 98 launches in 2023 and is a prime example of how the company is redefining low cost access to space, thanks in part … Read more
The C-NRPP recommends Radonova’s Radtrak³ Alpha Track Long-Term Test, to find out a home’s radon levels. (Curtis Hicks/CBC) You can’t see it, you can’t smell it and you can’t taste it — and it’s the No. 1 cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Radon is a natural radioactive gas that comes from the ground. It isn’t a … Read more
Daniel, known as the “POV Husband” on TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook, has captivated a strong following by sharing his cooking talents and life stories, infused with quirky humor. But his journey was far from the life he leads today. Growing up, Daniel worked tirelessly to support his immigrant family, who made significant sacrifices for his … Read more
For the first time in more than 25 years, Ontario is accepting applications from operators who want to create new fenced-in training facilities stocked with coyotes, foxes, rabbits and hares — specifically designed to teach dogs to pursue live animals and also to host competitions. “[The dogs] have a nose — they find the game, they flush the game and they keep … Read more
Matt Seidholz, a freelance healthcare content writer and journalist from Brooklyn, experienced the devastating impact of foreclosure firsthand when his family lost their home. This traumatic event motivated him to make a wise financial decision that many young people often neglect—purchasing life insurance. While life insurance may not be a top priority for some until … Read more
