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Marburg virus: All your questions about the deadly disease outbreak answered

Marburg virus: All your questions about the deadly disease outbreak answered

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A scanning electron micrograph of Marburg virus particles NIAID Rwanda is facing its first ever Marburg virus outbreak. Beginning in late September, 62 cases and 15 deaths had been reported by 17 October, mostly among healthcare workers in Kigali, the capital city. More than 800 contacts of infected people have been followed up in an effort to catch infections early and prevent further transmission, two of whom travelled to Belgium and Germany but were given the all-clear. As of October 21, no new cases or deaths had been reported in six days, but the threat of the outbreak hasn’t gone away. What is Marburg virus and what are its symptoms? Marburg virus is from the same family of viruses as those that cause Ebola, which are “among the most lethal pathogens known to infect humans”, according to a perspective article in The New England Journal of Medicine. They can cause similar symptoms, such as fever, chills and headache, as well as muscle aches and pains. Within a few days, people may develop a rash on …

Vice President Kamala Harris answered questions on CNN about her policy views : NPR

Vice President Kamala Harris answered questions on CNN about her policy views : NPR

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It was Harris’ first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. She said she’d appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected, and she responded to questions about policy shifts over the years. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with CNN for her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Harris said she would appoint a Republican to her Cabinet if elected, and she responded to questions about her policy shifts over the years. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS: The most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed. INSKEEP: With Dana Bash, she worked through some of the policy changes. Running for president in 2019, she said she would ban fracking. But in the interview, she insisted she had changed her mind by a little bit later in that same campaign in 2020 – that she’s been in favor of fracking for years and would not ban it now. Republicans had criticized Harris for avoiding …

When God answered a ‘confirming’ prayer in the eleventh hour – OpentheWord.org

When God answered a ‘confirming’ prayer in the eleventh hour – OpentheWord.org

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“And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.” (Mark 16:20 NASV) Throughout the New Testament, God often used signs, such as miracles and healing, to confirm His word. At times, the disciples even boldly asked for miracles to give them the courage to continue preaching when they faced persecution. We see this in the prayer they uttered after the arrest of Peter and John in Acts 4 when the disciples asked God to enable “Your bond-servants to speak Your word with all confidence” by releasing “signs and wonders” (Acts 4:29-30). Luke writes that after they prayed, the room they were in “was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit” (verse 31) giving them the confidence to continue preaching the Gospel. Just as He did 2,000 years ago, God is still concerned today that we do His will, and at times will provide a miraculous sign confirming we are on the right track when we struggle. Dr. Adam Dell is …

What even is mulch? 27 of the most basic gardening questions answered | Gardening advice

What even is mulch? 27 of the most basic gardening questions answered | Gardening advice

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Is there an easy way to know what you need to do each weekend without having to look it up? Few domestic gardens need work every weekend – whisper it, but they’re quite good at looking after themselves. Broadly speaking: new growth on twiggy, brown (or woody) stems is a fair sign to prune old growth back to encourage the new growth into a neater, fuller shape; a shift to spring and summer signals a need to feed plants; if your plants are romping away, your weeds probably will be too – pulling them out while they’re small is easier – and planting or sowing things late is better than not at all. Mulch whenever you think about it. Alice Vincent What is the difference between a perennial and an annual plant? An annual lives out its entire life in a year. They grow fast and furious, and most need good light to do so. A perennial comes back every year and often dies back over winter, storing energy in its roots. As perennials have …

iOS 17 Cheat Sheet: All Your Questions About the iPhone Update Answered

iOS 17 Cheat Sheet: All Your Questions About the iPhone Update Answered

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Have a question about a new feature or an upcoming update? Here’s what to know. Zachary McAuliffe Staff writer Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a TV series with his wife and their dog. Expertise Web hosting, operating systems, applications and software Credentials Apple software beta tester, “Helps make our computers and phones work!” – Zach’s grandparents Source link

The Enduring Mystery of Truman Capote’s Answered Prayers

The Enduring Mystery of Truman Capote’s Answered Prayers

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When Truman Capote died of liver disease complicated by multiple intoxications in Bel Air in 1984, the author still had not completed Answered Prayers, the “magnum opus” he had been touting for 26 years. It was “going to do to America what Proust did to France,” the writer told one of his swans, Marella Agnelli, in one of his many conversations about his alleged masterpiece. He described it to friends, read aloud from it for small audiences, and even pressed the bulk of it into a friend’s hands—at least, that’s how it seemed. But after Capote died and no completed book was found—this, after a $1 million advance, three extensions, and over a quarter century of alleged work—those who stayed loyal to the writer through the “Côte Basque” debacle confronted the possibility that they, too, had been manipulated by the author.  But how much of Answered Prayers was actually found? Which society women did Capote write about in the novel? And what are the chances that through the heavy haze of drugs, alcohol, Studio 54 …

Are Non-Stick Pans Dangerous For Hormone Health? Answered Here

Are Non-Stick Pans Dangerous For Hormone Health? Answered Here

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As much as we love scrolling away our time on TikTok – not all hacks or ‘facts’ are necessarily true or recommended. A recent example of this is the idea that non-stick pans that have small scratches are impacting our hormonal balances. This is said to happen because scratched pans release PFAS which are described by one creator as “toxic and highly estrogenic chemicals” which have been linked to hormonal and reproductive issues. Allegedly. Do non-stick pans affect our hormones? Cue Dr Karan Raj, a surgeon and TikTok creator who works hard to dispel medical misinformation on the app. In his most recent video, Raj says that pans are coated with Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) which he describes as: “one of the most chemically inert, non-toxic substances used because it doesn’t react with anything.” He added that for something to build up and cause damage to your body and hormones, it needs to be absorbed, react and form chemical bonds with tissue proteins or other things in your body. He reassured that this coating only starts to …

Electric cars – 10 of your top questions answered

Electric cars – 10 of your top questions answered

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Electric vehicles are now a common sight on our roads and they are playing a vital role in tackling air pollution and climate change. EVs may have a higher upfront cost, but they can be considerably cheaper to run in the long term. Most car manufacturers are now making electric cars, there’s more choice than ever, and some of the coolest new models are EVs. If you’re thinking of switching to an electric vehicle, this guide will answer some of your most common questions. When was the first electric car made? Unless you delve into the history books, you might be forgiven for thinking the first electric car was a Tesla, or maybe a Nissan Leaf. The reality is that electric vehicles (EVs) have existed in one form or another since the 1800s. One of the first mass-produced electric cars was produced by British inventor Thomas Parker in 1881. The end of the 19th Century was a golden period for electric vehicles, including the first Ferdinand Porsche-designed car – the 1898 Egger-Lohner electric C.2 Phaeton.  …

All Your Burning ‘Dune’ Questions, Answered

All Your Burning ‘Dune’ Questions, Answered

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Dune: Part Two is here! After an extended waiting period (due to the dual SAG and WGA strikes) and a skillfully constructed promotional campaign that included gorgeous first look photos, teasers, and a jaw-dropping fashion show extravaganza of a promotional tour, the next chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sweeping sci-fi epic is finally in theaters. While many of the excited Dune fans I know have rewatched Villeneuve’s Part One and/or reread Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel in preparation for Part Two, I, Kara Warner, took a different approach: I went in blind. In other words, I did not see Part One and have not read Herbert’s novels—not because I had some master plan, but because I missed Part One’s theatrical release and did not want to watch it on my 42″ TV screen. I had a very fine time watching Part Two: The visuals are as stunning as I expected, and the cast absolutely delivered. But I was left with a few questions about the characters, their world, planets, politics, breathing mechanisms, and why Timothée Chalamet’s character …