(2022-04-10). Pakistan parliament to vote for new PM on Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — The Pakistani parliament's lower house will meet on Monday to vote for a new prime minister after it removed Imran Khan from the premiership in a no-confidence vote in the early hours of Sunday, the acting speaking has said.
(2022-04-10). Pro-US govt. in Pakistan to help WH advance regional policy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) — Prof. Entessar says a pro-US government in Pakistan is crucial for US once again to put itself front and center in Afghanistan and use that country as an important pawn to contain or confront Washington's regional adversaries.
(2022-04-10). U.S. likely to see COVID-19 surge in fall: expert. ecns.cn There will be an uptick in cases of COVID-19 over the next few weeks in the United States and it is likely there could be a surge in the fall, Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has said.
(2022-04-10). Why calling the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron BA.2 a 'stealth variant' is a misnomer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org BA.2, the newest subvariant of omicron, is highly transmissible and accounts for 55% of COVID-19 infections in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "It has been classified as a variant of concern, and it's causing the majority of cases of COVID worldwide and here in the United States. The studies that have been done on this variant have shown that it has what we call a 'growth advantage,'" says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director…
(2022-04-10). Tuesday 4/12: Planned Parenthood National Mobilization Call to Volunteer Against Abortion Bans. indybay.org Virtual intro to volunteering webinar…
(2022-04-10). Halt new fossil fuel projects say Californians across the state on Climate Day of Action. indybay.org Communities across California joined together as they called on the governor to build on his climate leadership by ending all new fossil fuel permitting and strengthening the setbacks rule to include both new and existing oil wells. Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA) California hosted a virtual press conference with elected officials in solidarity with a statewide day of action while 11 regions across the state took community actions..
(2022-04-10). Mexican sculptors transform rocks into art. america.cgtn.com Across rural Mexico, there are thousands of small towns where people struggle to make a living. But there are a few places that thrive due in large part to the creativity of the local people.
(2022-04-10). Elected Official Coalition and Other Groups Press for Drilling ban to Weaken Power of Petr. indybay.org The IPCC report makes it clear that delaying more aggressive action to transition away from fossil fuels usage would be catastrophic. In this moment of global crisis, California must do more to meet the challenge of the climate emergency. Elected Officials to Protect California speak out with other groups.
(2022-04-10). What experts know about COVID-19 omicron subvariant BA.2. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — The World Health Organization designated COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, named omicron, a "variant of concern" on Nov. 26, 2021, and the first confirmed case in the U.S. was on Dec. 1, 2021. Since then, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified two subvariants, BA.1.1 and BA.2. All omicron subvariants are classified as variants of concern, the third highest of four classifications. (For more on variants of concern and other classifications,…
(2022-04-10). Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine once again ranks among top 10% in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Medical School' rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — U.S. News & World Report released its 2023 "Best Graduate Schools" rankings on Tuesday, March 29. Ranked in the top 10% of medical schools in the U.S. for the sixth consecutive year is Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. The school is ranked No. 14 in the 2023 Best Graduate School rankings for "Best Medical Schools" in research, and overall — part of a three-way tie with two other medical schools. "To…
(2022-04-10). Arizona couple donates Collaborative Research Building to Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scottsdale, Ariz. — Thomas R. and Ruth Ann Hornaday of Paradise Valley, Arizona, have donated the Collaborative Research Building to Mayo Clinic. The 110,000-square-foot biomedical research facility, which opened on Mayo Clinic's Scottsdale campus in 2005, is valued at $64.4 million. The Collaborative Research Building houses laboratory-based research activity at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Mayo Clinic researchers, physicians and other investigators are leading the scientific discovery of the mechanisms of human disease, as well as…
(2022-04-10). Parlamento de Pakistán destituye al primer ministro Imran Khan. telesurtv.net La oposición obtuvo 174 votos de un total de 341, excluyendo un escaño que quedó vacante por fallecimiento.
(2022-04-10). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 metrics improve, expert still urges caution. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 continue to decline, leading to some optimism about the way forward from pandemic to endemic. But experts still urge caution as the omicron subvariant, named BA.2, has quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S. "When you look around the nation, all of the metrics, with the exception of BA.2, have fallen precipitously," explains Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "But we need to be very cautious about…
(2022-04-10). Preservation of salient contributions by people of African descent too egregious for some. indybay.org Persevere, is the new elevated standard to hold fast upon in the latest round of efforts to erase all authentic record of people of African Descent along today's American River Parkway. If "they" are successful, it will not be for the lack of presenting authentic primary source documentation since the turn of the century. "White Male Only" remains the current methodology, to arrive at the desired "need" and foul process utilized in a cloaked private notion. Spring 2022, a new public process may allow for consideration of the 1840-1875 California Gold Mining region of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar, Sacra…
(2022-04-10). Shanghai reports 21,222 new infections, testing to continue. ecns.cn Shanghai reported 21,222 new locally transmitted infections on Thursday, bringing the total tally of infections since March 1 to 131,524.
(2022-04-10). Friday 4/22: 2022 Silicon Valley Youth Climate Strike – Earth Day March & Rally. indybay.org Meet at San José City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, then march to Plaza de Cesar Chavez at 1 Paseo de San Antonio for Earth Day rally and booths…
(2022-04-10). Hezbollah leader Nasrallah to deliver speech on Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary-General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah is scheduled to deliver a speech on Monday addressing the latest developments in Lebanon and the region.
(2022-04-10). Xinjiang spokesman says U.S. hearing hypocritical. ecns.cn The holding of a public hearing in the U.S. on the so-called "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act" demonstrates the hypocrisy and absurdity of a legal and judicial system using long-arm jurisdiction, a Xinjiang government spokesman said.
(2022-04-10). Lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — New research from Mayo Clinic shows that lack of sufficient sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption and consequently fat accumulation, especially unhealthy fat inside the belly. Findings from a randomized controlled crossover study led by Naima Covassin, Ph.D., a cardiovascular medicine researcher at Mayo Clinic, show that lack of sufficient sleep led to a 9% increase in total abdominal fat area and an 11% increase in abdominal visceral…
(2022-04-10). VIDEO: Pakistan conducts successful test of ballistic missile. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — Pakistan on Saturday conducted a successful flight test of the Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile, the Pakistani military said.
(2022-04-10). Role identifier badges can assist patients, reduce perceptions of bias in health care setting, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients see a wide variety of medical professionals during a hospital stay, and it can be challenging for them to remember the titles and roles of everyone involved in their care. Many hospitals use name tags and other visual cues to help patients know who's providing their care, but misidentification remains an issue. Resident physicians are often misidentified by patients and colleagues in hospitals, and it's especially common for female residents, according…
(2022-04-10). Lack of sleep increases unhealthy abdominal fat. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — New research from Mayo Clinic shows that lack of sufficient sleep combined with free access to food increases calorie consumption and consequently fat accumulation, especially unhealthy fat inside the belly. Findings from a randomized controlled crossover study led by Naima Covassin, Ph.D., a cardiovascular medicine researcher at Mayo Clinic, show that lack of sufficient sleep led to a 9% increase in total abdominal fat area and an 11% increase in abdominal visceral…
(2022-04-10). Humboldt penguins enjoy sunshine and spring flowers in Nanjing. ecns.cn Two artificially bred penguins from Nanjing Underwater World visited the Ming Imperial Palace ruins to enjoy the sunshine on a sunny day in Nanjing.
(2022-04-10). Inicia Fondo para estabilizar el precio del trigo en Argentina. telesurtv.net "Se asegura que pan, pastas, galletitas, tapas de empanadas y cualquier otro producto elaborado a partir del trigo, se produzca a un costo sensiblemente menor", indicó Feletti.
(2022-04-10). Standing on the right side of history the only way to resolve Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn The spillover effects of the crisis between Russia and Ukraine are spreading across the globe, posing new and serious challenges to an already troubled world.
(2022-04-10). SNB 61: Sancti Spíritus y Ciego de àÅvila con paso firme hacia la postemporada. cubadebate.cu Los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus y los Tigres de Ciega de àÅvila continuaron su paso firme hacia la tierra prometida de la postemporada al salir triunfadores este sábado, en una jornada donde se firmaron un par de fueras de combate y los restantes desafíos se decidieron por una carrera.
(2022-04-10). Third Cohort of Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University MedTech Accelerator Commences. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Next-generation medical technology and service startups take part in a boot camp designed to increase product quality, efficiency and speed to market TEMPE, Ariz. — More than two years into a global pandemic, the clear need for innovative medical breakthroughs has never been more obvious. The Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University (ASU) MedTech Accelerator, a flagship program of the Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care, was designed to help empower medical startups to…
(2022-04-10). Miles de brasileños salen a las calles en rechazo al Gobierno de Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Con el lema "Bolsonaro Nunca Más" , los brasileños acusan al mandatario por el empeoramiento de las condiciones económicas y sociales del país.
(2022-04-10). Saturday 4/23: Climate Action Market at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. indybay.org 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz…
(2022-04-10). Museveni calls for more security cooperation as DRC joins EAC. plusnews.ug President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that to realize meaningful integration of East Africa Community, there is need to prioritize prosperity, markets and security. "If you want prosperity in Africa, the way forward is markets! To be able to negotiate for bigger markets in Africa and in East Africa. If I am a business man …
(2022-04-10). Taking Mayo Clinic research beyond the lab and into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's a historic mission to space, and Mayo Clinic research will be on board. Larry Connor, a Mayo Clinic benefactor, well-known philanthropist and CEO of The Connor Group, will make history in April 2022 when he pilots the first-ever all-civilian flight to the International Space Station. Connor will take part in some research projects for Mayo Clinic during the 10-day Axiom Space flight. Watch: Taking Mayo Clinic research beyond the lab and into space. youtu.be/bdjrGrgH6nk…
(2022-04-10). Friday 4/8: Celebration Rally for First Black Woman Justice to SCOTUS. indybay.org Livestream of celebration rally at steps of U.S. Supreme Court…
(2022-04-10). [Articles] Safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of a SARS-CoV-2 recombinant spike RBD protein vaccine: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1-2 clinical trial (ABDALA Study). thelancet.com The Abdala vaccine was safe, well tolerated, and induced humoral immune responses against SARS-CoV-2. These results, in the context of the emergency COVID-19 pandemic, support the 50 μg dose, applied in a 0-14-28 days schedule, for further clinical trials to confirm vaccine efficacy.
(2022-04-10). Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Argentina's Wrong Vote. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Boron — Apr 7, 2022 | This Thursday [April 7] the UN General Assembly approved a resolution suspending Russia's participation in the UN Human Rights Council. The result of the vote disappointed the United States government, the promoter of the initiative, because Washington hoped that the overwhelming majority support for two resolutions voted in March and condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine would be repeated. On that occasion, 141 countries voted in favor of the first one and 140 did so a few days later. | Extreme vagueness | On this occasion, however, Washington's proposal was supported by…
(2022-04-10). Trade-off between death and wealth disproved by China's COVID measures. ecns.cn "Nothing is ending, neither the COVID-19 nor the pandemic," said Debora MacKenzie, a leading science journalist who currently lives in France. She addressed the false narratives about COVID-19 during an interview with GDToday, saying, "Lots of governments in the west use slogans such as 'living with COVID' to make their citizens happy but we need to make sure that people have access to the truth."
(2022-04-10). Roof of Beijing Workers' Stadium renovated. ecns.cn Construction of the roof coverage is completed on Friday. Beijing Workers' Stadium, a well-known national-level sports complex, is going to embrace a new life after about 60 years of service.
(2022-04-10). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones presidenciales en Francia. telesurtv.net Están convocados 48.7 millones de electores. Hasta el mediodía solo había asistido a las urnas el 25,48 por ciento de ellos.
(2022-04-10). Saudi-led coalition violates Yemeni ceasefire over 100 times. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — Saudi-led coalition has violated the ceasefire in Yemen more than 100 times over the past 24 hours.
(2022-04-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Roughly 620,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's 2020 report. Survival rates have improved as advances develop in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PwvoDnhJLU0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is available in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-04-10). West Nile investors task gov't on poor roads. plusnews.ug Local investors in West Nile are demanding that the government improves the poor state of roads if the sub region is to become a key investment hub. The Investors made the appeal in Nebbi district, during the first West Nile investment summit organized by Uganda Investment Authority. According to them, cost of running business has …
(2022-04-10). Former NATO Military Analyst Blows the Whistle on West's Ukraine Invasion Narrative. scheerpost.com Jacques Baud, intelligence and security consultant and former NATO military analyst | By Jacques Baud / PART ONE: ON THE ROAD TO WAR: | For years, from Mali to Afghanistan, I worked for peace and risked my life for it. It is therefore not a question of justifying the war, but of understanding what led us to it. I note that the "experts" who take turns on the television sets analyze the situation based on dubious information, most often hypotheses turned into facts, and therefore we no…
(2022-04-10). Saturday 4/23: 2022 Cupertino Earth & Arbor Day Festival. indybay.org Library Field Park, 10400 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014…
(2022-04-10). Lawyer Galisonga erroneously summoned to take plea in Kakwenza case. plusnews.ug The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has clarified that city lawyer Julius Galisonga was erroneously summoned to take plea on an offensive communication case against satirical Novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija. According to the correspondences seen by Uganda Radio Network, the Court erroneously summoned Galisonga to take plea instead of summoning him to appear and explain why …
(2022-04-10). Venezolanos retornan desde Perú mediante Plan Vuelta a la Patria. telesurtv.net El Plan Vuelta a la Patria arrancó en agosto de 2018, promovido por el presidente Nicolás Maduro para apoyar a los migrantes venezolanos a que regresen a su nación.
(2022-04-10). El alma creadora: La fundación del Partido Revolucionario Cubano. cubadebate.cu Quien estaba a punto de dar su vida por Cuba en los albores de la revolución de 1895, sabía que la magna obra llevaba implícita revertir centenarias deformaciones estructurales, fundar un pueblo entre las cenizas de la esclavitud y erigir un estado independiente sobre la balanza de un mundo que mostraba claros desequilibrios. Pero primero había que organizar, aunar, despejar trabas personales e ideológicas, articular y consensuar; se requería un partido.
(2022-04-10). Tuesday 4/5: Matt Gaetz on the US military has some points, but isn't too sharp. indybay.org online virtual kibbitz room: | zoom.us/j/97428665894?pwd=eTlzLy9FNUg3Y0syUmRPM0g2VW5Edz09…
(2022-04-10). Who sows seeds of confrontation and reaps profits from turmoil?>. ecns.cn In early spring of 2022, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine fiercely shocked the world order. | During this conflict, which has now lasted for more than a month, millions of Ukrainian refugees flooded into Western Europe. This is the most serious geopolitical crisis in Europe since the end of the Cold War. It might reshape the EU's policy choices in the following years and even decades — and might even reshape the world order.
(2022-04-10). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on April 10. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Sunday, April 10.
(2022-04-10). Indígenas en Brasil evocan consigna Bolsonaro Nunca Más. telesurtv.net Cerca de 176 pueblos indígenas exigen a Bolsonaro respeto a sus derechos territoriales.
(2022-04-10). UPDF warn Turkana against supplying weapons to Karimojong. plusnews.ug The Uganda People's Defence forces have warned Turkana pastoral communities against supplying guns to Karamojong which are now used for committing crimes. The warning was issued on Friday during the handover of two guns which suspected Turkana cattle rustlers took a way from two UPDF soldiers killed alongside three officials from the Ministry of energy …