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A group of scientists from Africa and elsewhere are urging the scientific community and world health leaders to drop the stigmatizing language used to differentiate monkeypox viruses, and are even advocating renaming the virus itself.Read more >>
In a position paper published online, the group proposed abandoning the existing names for monkeypox virus clades — West Africa and Congo Basin — and replacing them with numbers, saying the current names are discriminatory.
“In the context of the current global outbreak, continued reference to, and nomenclature of this virus being African is not only inaccurate but is also discriminatory and stigmatizing,” the more than two dozen scientists wrote.
Beyond a name change, and as authorities say the outbreak is containable and poses a low risk to the general public, here are ways to protect yourself and others from this potential new whatever-it-will-be-called scourge >>
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Returning to Covid…According to experts, the current Covid-19 wave in the U.S. is noticeably different than past ones — and might even be the start of our "new normal." Here's why >>
…and in China, Beijing warns of 'explosive' COVID outbreak while Shanghai conducts mass testing - “connected to a bar” - and to contain a jump in cases tied to a hair salon.
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The dire truth is that Kyiv’s fighting strength is stretched, and even Russia could benefit from a pause in fighting.
Recently, Memphis City Council Member Martavius Jones stated, "[Trump's] notorious for not paying [his bills]."
Jones and other “Memphis politicians object to police escort at an upcoming Trump rally, citing unpaid bills. They do not want Memphis eating the costs of the rally >>
Sunrise: 5:46am
Sunset: 8:31pm
KZN, South Africa:
Sunrise: 6:50am
Sunset: 5:07pm
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On war – and culture war
Ukraine: destruction in pictures >>The dire truth is that Kyiv’s fighting strength is stretched, and even Russia could benefit from a pause in fighting.
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Cynical comic relief – and a question: Could real life in the form of his past and the country’s present be catching up with The Donald? He’s spent a lifetime getting away with egregious financial behavior. Is that beginning to change? Recently, Memphis City Council Member Martavius Jones stated, "[Trump's] notorious for not paying [his bills]."
Jones and other “Memphis politicians object to police escort at an upcoming Trump rally, citing unpaid bills. They do not want Memphis eating the costs of the rally >>
Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
A slowed down Sunday. Baking healthful bread rolls, eating well, walking, walking, walking….***
Heat wave across much of the US and the SF Bay Area is overcast: Sunrise: 5:46am
Sunset: 8:31pm
KZN, South Africa:
Sunrise: 6:50am
Sunset: 5:07pm
