Before the pandemic helped fuel the growth of vaccine politicization across the country, less than 1% of Austin school district’s kindergarteners in the fall of 2019 failed to comply with the state’s vaccine reporting requirements. Five years later, the Austin Independent School District had some of the state’s highest number of kindergarteners who neglected those state requirements — about 1 …
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W.H.O. Warns of Sharp Increase in Drug-Resistant Infections – The New York Times
W.H.O. Warns of Sharp Increase in Drug-Resistant Infections The New York Times Drug-resistant superbugs’ spread surging, World Health Organization warns CBS News WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide World Health Organization (WHO) Sharp global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, WHO finds The Guardian WHO warns of surging levels of antibiotic resistance Reuters Source link
Read More »As console prices increase, I’m thankful for emulation handhelds
Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Gaming has always been expensive, but in the past six months, it’s started to feel downright unaffordable. From consoles and controllers to games and subscriptions, prices are climbing across the board. As someone without an unlimited gaming budget, that means I’m effectively priced out of most new games. I’ve mostly made up for this by …
Read More »Doctor warns ‘sitting for too long can increase risk of venous stasis’; shares 6 daily habits harming your heart health
Heart disease doesn’t develop overnight – it’s often the result of everyday habits that slowly chip away at cardiovascular health. From what we eat and drink to how we sleep, move, and manage stress, small daily choices can have a big impact on the heart over time. The good news? With simple lifestyle changes, it’s possible to reverse much of …
Read More »Investors react to Trump's massive increase in China tariffs – Reuters
Investors react to Trump’s massive increase in China tariffs Reuters In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods The New York Times Trump’s 100% tariff on China threatens new supply chain shock Yahoo Finance Tech megacaps lose $770 billion in value as Nasdaq suffers steepest drop since April CNBC Trump says he’ll impose new 100% tariff on China ‘over and above’ current …
Read More »Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers
Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman said, “This achievement is a clear win for working-class New Yorkers. For too long, unemployed workers have been forced to survive on outdated and inadequate benefits, but no longer. Increasing the maximum weekly benefit from $504 to $869 is a bold and necessary step forward that will provide thousands of families with the stability, dignity, and financial …
Read More »Parkinson’s risk could increase with exposure to common chemical, study suggests – AOL.com
Parkinson’s risk could increase with exposure to common chemical, study suggests AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link
Read More »Rural schools face hiring challenges as H-1B visa fees increase
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Rob Coverdale started his job in 2023 as superintendent of the K-12 Crow Creek Tribal School in South Dakota, there were 15 unfilled teaching positions. Within nine months, he had filled those vacancies with Filipino teachers, the majority of whom arrived on the H-1B, a visa for skilled workers in specialty occupations. “We’ve hired …
Read More »Disney World, Disneyland Increase Prices
As it does each year, Disney has increased ticket prices for its two big U.S. theme parks, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Under the new pricing, announced Oct. 8, tickets for a one-day, single-park visit to Disney World or Disneyland will now cost — for the first time — more than $200 during peak …
Read More »Microsoft Confirms Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Price Increase Delay in Some Countries — but Not the U.S. or UK
Microsoft has delayed its controversial Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price increase in some countries — but not the U.S. or UK. Last week, Microsoft sparked a backlash with its decision to raise the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $19.99 a month to $29.99 a month (a 50% increase that amounts to an extra $120 a year). To justify …
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