July Japanese plant production drops as COVID-19 hits production

[ad_1] TOKYO – Japan’s industrial production fell in July as auto production was hit by a resurgence of the coronavirus in Asia that has cast doubt on the recovery of the world’s third-largest economy. A spike in cases of highly contagious Delta variants has forced Asian governments to impose new lockdowns and restrictions, disrupting the … Read more

Much ado for Fenton Shakespeare’s inaugural festival

[ad_1] August 31, 2021 By Mike Kruzman / [email protected] Tickets are now on sale for a multi-weekend event in Fenton celebrating arguably the world’s most beloved playwright. The first Fenton Shakespeare Festival will take place in Rackham Park, behind the Fenton Community Center, on September 11, 12, 18 and 19. The Wishing Well Theater will … Read more

With healthcare systems stretched, doctors reframe vaccine debate

[ad_1] Aug 29 – The stress of healthcare providers over the delta variant of COVID-19 is prompting doctors to refocus the vaccine debate on protecting and supporting healthcare workers. In the aftermath of an unprecedented joint press conference with leaders of Maine’s largest healthcare networks, state health officials reported on Friday that 143 people had … Read more

11 numbers that explain Washington’s ‘deadly hornet’ problem – High Country News – Know the West

[ad_1] A nest found last week housed around 1,500 hornets. WSDA staff eradicated the first Asian giant hornet nest of the year. The nest housed around 1,500 hornets. Karla Salp / Washington State Department of Agriculture Dressed in white protective suits and thick gloves, staff from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) eradicated the … Read more

Delta variant continues to spread | Coronavirus pandemic News

[ad_1] The number of cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to rise, even in countries like Israel that have vaccinated most of their populations. More children in the United States are contracting the virus, and the number of cases among adults under the age of 50 is the highest on record. Now the … Read more

The comeback: D’Eriq King’s rehab success gives Miami hope

[ad_1] CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) – It was the first or second day of training camp in Miami. D’Eriq King was in charge of a quarterback. He planted his right foot in the grass, bent his surgically reconstructed knee, made a hard cut and took off. Nothing bad happened. And just like that, Miami’s offseason … Read more

News channels all need a little more information | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] The heartbreaking scenes of suffering in Kabul are the kind of “difficult news” that many Americans find compelling. But most of the time, many Americans cannot find “difficult news” a fascinating thing to watch. People generally prefer to be entertained. A new Media Research Center study of cable news coverage on CNN, MSNBC and … Read more

Israel Doubles Covid Booster Injections As Groundbreaking Cases Rise

[ad_1] An Israeli receives a third injection of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine as the country launches booster shots for those over 30, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, August 24, 2021. Nir Elias | Reuters Israeli lawmakers want to avoid another lockdown after overseeing one of the fastest vaccination campaigns in the world. However, new daily … Read more

Vaccine passport applications: can Big Tech do better than contact tracing?

[ad_1] It could be Big Tech’s turned to breach pandemic solution tools after his failed attempt last year on contact tracking apps, which used Bluetooth technology to alert people if they were near someone who tested positive for the virus. These products were plagued by proximity measurement issues while maintaining data anonymity, notifications that failed … Read more