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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Oct. 26 – Auburn wide receiver Keandre Kroger during the game between the Auburn Tigers and Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky. Lambert Smith (5). Photo by Zach Brand/Auburn TigersAuburn football gained confidence after defeating Kentucky on the road last Saturday night for its first SEC win of the season.The Tigers’ stock has been on the rise since the win over the Wildcats, especially with USA TODAY Sports’ weekly rerankings. Auburn ranks 84th this week, up six spots from 90th last week.Auburn is one of 19 teams to move up…
Older adults and people with weakened immune systems should receive not just one but two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination this respiratory virus season. This is the new recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).People in these groups should be vaccinated six months apart to protect against the disease, the agency’s vaccine group recently agreed.Here’s what you need to know about the new advice. Why do we need multiple shots this season?The recommendation comes after a summer surge in coronavirus infections led to more hospitalizations among the most vulnerable Americans. Although infection rates are currently low, health…
On October 22, 2024, the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) held a virtual general meeting to announce structural reviews that will enable the platform to respond to the climate crisis with agility and efficiency. The conference was held entirely online to reduce travel emissions and split into two sessions to allow participants from all time zones to participate. “We must lead by example,” said Elena Villalobos-Prats, Director-General of the World Health Organization’s ATACH. “ATACH exists to help countries build climate-resilient health systems, but we also need to reduce emissions. Every little bit counts.” The Secretariat announced…
CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. If you’ve been on FitTok lately, you have probably noticed some influencers wearing weighted vests along with ankle weights during their hot girl walks. Although I can’t speak to the ankle weights part, I have tried weighted vests during my workouts. Even though weighted vests are part of a social media trend at the moment, traditionally, the military community uses weighted vests during training. Most recently, I tested out weighted vests and used them while walking, doing housework…
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) announced $680,700 in federal funding to York University from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program . This grant is available to students who are researching and learning about mitochondrial bioenergetics by acquiring transmission electron microscopy, a technique used to observe features in small specimens. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks announced $680,700 in federal funding for York University.”York College is a valuable educational institution in the southeastern Queens community,” said Congressman Meeks. “As a university that serves a largely minority student population, it is important that…
More than 20 leading brands will make meaningful investments in women’s sports advertising in 2024 and beyond Media investment firm secures 25 exclusive first-market and first-look opportunities for GroupM clients New York, NY (October 29, 2024) — GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, today announced that the company has exceeded its commitment to double its annual media spend in women’s sports advertising. Since the agency launched a dedicated women’s sports marketplace earlier this year, GroupM’s portfolio has expanded to include Adidas, Adobe, Ally, Coinbase, Danone, Discover®, Domino, DoorDash, Google, Indeed, Mars, method and Nationwide. , Target, TJ Maxx, Unilever, Universal Pictures,…
Bavarian Nordic is considering extending the approval label for its MVA-BN mpox/smallpox vaccine to children aged 2 to 11 years and has initiated a Phase 2 trial to support approval. The Phase II study (NCT06549530) is planned to compare the safety and immunogenicity of the vaccine between children and adults in that age group. The trial is partially funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The Danish vaccine company plans to recruit participants across the Democratic Republic of Congo and potentially Uganda. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time…
Welcome back. In today’s newsletter, a tech executive talks about playing tag with Donald Trump on the phone, the responsibilities of AI chatbots, and talking to families by sharing baby photos online. Thank you for your participation.The CEOs of the world’s biggest tech companies are taking note of the close polls, picking up their phones and lining up to take on President Donald Trump’s candidacy. The former U.S. president has never threatened retaliation against perceived enemies, and technology industry leaders have sought to avoid retaliatory regulatory scrutiny.Trump says Apple’s Tim Cook, who famously called him “Tim Apple” during a press…
Puerto Ricans, including Grammy Award-winning artists Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin, criticized a comedian who was performing at a closing campaign rally at Madison Square Garden when he mocked the island as a “floating island of trash.” In response, he widely criticized Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.The backlash comes as Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris are deadlocked in a close race and are counting on Latino voters to help propel them into the White House.Puerto Rican voters living in the United States make up the second largest Latino group in the country, including in key battleground states such…
At Tina*’s high school graduation, her teacher gave her the only compliment that mattered. “I love your shoes.” And they’re better than Chelsea*. ”Although Tina and Chelsea never spoke publicly about their long-standing rivalry, it was clear to everyone at their small private school in Alabama that they were sworn enemies. “Well, it was like two girls who had ridiculously good grades, wore cute clothes, and were annoying were obviously trying to compare themselves, even though in many ways, on paper, we weren’t.” Even if they weren’t all that similar,” says Tina. Chelsea is a petite white girl who self-consciously…