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Kangaroo care gets a major endorsement. Here’s what it looks like in Ivory Coast

Kangaroo care receives significant endorsement from a study published in the British Medical Journal, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing infection and mortality risks for small and preterm babies. Study results: Reviewing 31 trials involving over 15,000 infants, the study found a reduction in childhood mortality by approximately a third among those who experienced kangaroo care […]

June 9, 2023
Former President Donald Trump says he has been indicted by DOJ special counsel

Former President Donald Trump announces that he has been indicted by DOJ special counsel for alleged mishandling of government secrets and obstruction. Indictment details: Trump states that he has been summoned to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday. * The probe into alleged mishandling of government secrets and obstruction has intensified in recent […]

June 9, 2023
GM’s electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla’s charging network

GM’s electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla’s charging network beginning from early next year. Driving the news: GM and Tesla announced an agreement that allows GM’s electric vehicles to use about 12,000 of Tesla’s 17,000 charging stations. * GM will also adopt Tesla’s connector, the plug that links an electric vehicle to a charging […]

June 8, 2023
Spare a thought for Gustavo, the guy delivering your ramen in the wildfire smoke

Delivery driver Gustavo Ajche braved hazardous wildfire smoke while delivering food in New York City this week, highlighting the challenges gig economy workers face. Worker background: Ajche, originally from Guatemala, is a food delivery driver and construction worker in New York City. * He is also the founder of labor group Los Deliveristas Unidos and […]

June 8, 2023
Guam is still recovering from Typhoon Mawar, but residents are taking it in stride

Guam is still recovering from the powerful Typhoon Mawar, with thousands of residents lacking water and electricity. Following the storm: Typhoon Mawar hit Guam on May 24th, causing massive damage in its wake and leaving 170,500 residents without basic necessities. * The island’s commercial sector suffered $112 million in damage. * Guam Power Authority has […]

June 8, 2023
Humans traveled less during COVID restrictions. Animals traveled more

Animals traveled more and ventured closer to roadways during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a new study in the journal Science. The study: Researchers analyzed the movements of over 2,000 animals from 43 mammalian species worldwide during the initial COVID lockdowns. * On average, the animals traveled 73% farther during the lockdowns than during the […]

June 8, 2023
FDA advisors endorse new RSV antibody drug for babies

FDA advisors recommend approval for a new RSV antibody drug to protect infants from serious lung illnesses. Driving the news: On Thursday, the panel voted in favor of FDA approval for the injectable antibody medication called nirsevimab after testimony from drugmaker AstraZeneca, FDA scientists, and the public. * The drug would offer babies protection during […]

June 8, 2023
DeSantis campaign shares apparent AI-generated fake images of Trump and Fauci

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis’ campaign shared AI-generated fake images of Trump and Fauci, blurring the line between fact and fiction. The deception: The video posted by the Florida governor’s rapid response team included a mix of real and fake images of Trump and Fauci, making it harder to distinguish between the two. * Three […]

June 8, 2023
‘I still hate LIV’: Golf’s civil war is over, but how will pro golfers move on?

The golf community faces challenges in moving forward after the PGA Tour’s controversial merger with Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The backstory: Rory McIlroy and other top golfers opposed LIV Golf due to concerns over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, but the PGA Tour recently announced a merger with LIV Golf’s backers, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund. […]

June 8, 2023
El Niño has officially begun. Here’s what that means for the U.S.

El Niño has officially begun, bringing warmer ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific and leading to hotter weather around the world. The big picture: El Niño is a natural climate pattern that can exacerbate the effects of human-caused climate change. * The hottest years on record tend to occur during El Niño events. Regional impacts: […]

June 8, 2023

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