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Syphilis originated in the Americas, ancient DNA shows, but European colonialism spread it widelyTitle: Seeing Beyond Beauty: The Importance of Prioritizing the "Medical" in Medical AestheticsRuben Amorim warned “the storm will come” eventually as Manchester United’s head coach tried to temper expectations ahead of the trip to Arsenal. The 39-year-old has been a breath of fresh air since succeeding Erik ten Hag, with his personality and approach, coupled with promising early performances, bringing hope back to Old Trafford. Amorim has been touched by his warm welcome but repeatedly urged fans to avoid jumping the gun, having followed a draw at Ipswich with home wins against Bodo/Glimt and Everton. Wednesday’s trip to Arsenal is comfortably his biggest challenge yet and victory would see United move within three points of the Premier League title contenders. Put to Amorim it will be hard to manage expectations if they won in the capital, the head coach said: “I would like to say different things, but I have to say it again: the storm will come. “I don’t know if you use that expression, but we are going to have difficult moments and we will be found out in some games. “And I know that because I’m knowing my players and I know football and I follow football, so I understand the difference between the teams. “We are in the point in that we are putting simple things in the team, without training, and you feel it in this game against Everton, they change a little bit the way they were building up. “They are very good team, and we were with a lot of problems because we cannot change it by calling one thing to the captain. A midweek trip to the capital awaits 🚆 #MUFC || #PL pic.twitter.com/1e6VrILJW3 — Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 3, 2024 “So, we don’t have this training, so let’s focus on each game, on the performance, what we have to improve, trying to win games. And that is the focus. “I know it’s really hard to be a Manchester United coach and say these things in press conferences. We want to win all the time. No matter what. “We are going to try to win, but we know that we are in a different point if you compare to Arsenal. “So, it is what it is and we will try to win it and we go with confidence to win, but we know that we need to play very well to win the next football match.” The trip to Arsenal is the second of nine December matches for United, who are looking to avoid suffering four straight league defeats to the Gunners for the first time. The Red Devils have not won a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium since 2017, but Amorim knows a thing or two about frustrating Mikel Arteta’s men. Arsenal thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the Champions League last week, but in 2022-23 he led the Portuguese side to a Europa League last-16 penalty triumph after a 1-1 draw in London made it 3-3 on aggregate. “Arsenal this year, they play a little bit different,” Amorim said. “They are more fluid. “For example, two years ago when we faced them with Sporting, you knew how to press because you can understand better the structure. “Now it’s more fluid with (Riccardo) Calafiori and (Jurrien) Timber in different sides. One coming inside, the other going outside. Also (Martin) Odegaard changed the team, and you can feel it during this season. “So, you can take something from that game, especially because I know so well the opponent so you can understand the weakness of that team. “But every game is different, so you take something, but you already know that you are going to face a very good team.” This hectic winter schedule means Amorim sidestepped talk of January transfer business ahead of facing Arsenal, although he was more forthcoming on Amad Diallo’s future. The 22-year-old, who put in a man of the match display in Sunday’s 4-0 win against Everton, is out of contract at the end of the season, although the club holds an option to extend by a year. Diallo has repeatedly spoken of his desire to stay at United and it has been reported an agreement is close. Amorim said: “I think he wants to stay, and we want him to stay. So that is clear and we will find a solution.”Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE:NUVB) Stock Position Lessened by Algert Global LLC
"Xiao Qian" is a tale of forbidden love between a human and a ghost, set in ancient China. The film revolves around the tragic romance between Xiao Qian, a ghost who roams the mortal world, and Ning Sheng, a young scholar who inadvertently becomes entangled in her fate. Their love is both haunting and pure, defying the boundaries of life and death.
No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over NorthwesternIn conclusion, the case of someone earning 30,000 by borrowing hundreds of thousands through auto loan fraud serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers lurking within the shadows of the financial world. It is a stark reminder that greed and deception know no bounds, and that vigilance is paramount in safeguarding against exploitation and fraud. Only by coming together as a society to confront these issues head-on can we hope to build a more just and equitable future for all.
Oracle stock is set for its best year since the dot-com boom after a 75% surgeThe PBOC's decision to increase its gold reserves is a clear indication of its confidence in the long-term value of the precious metal. Gold prices have been on an upward trajectory in recent months, buoyed by a combination of factors including ongoing trade tensions, global economic slowdown, and geopolitical uncertainties. By adding to its gold holdings, China is not only seeking to protect the value of its reserves but also positioning itself for potential future economic challenges.
When consumption and investment work together in harmony, they create a powerful synergy that drives positive changes and unlocks the full potential of an economy. By fostering a comprehensive system that integrates both elements, countries can achieve sustainable development, job creation, and poverty alleviation. Moreover, the dual-wheel drive model enhances competitiveness, resilience, and adaptability, enabling nations to navigate complex economic realities and emerge stronger in the face of challenges.Many of us have felt it, and now it's official: "brain rot" is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year. or signup to continue reading Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase "gained new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230 per cent from the year before. Oxford defines brain rot as "the supposed deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging." The word of the year is intended to be "a word or expression that reflects a defining theme from the past 12 months". "Brain rot" was chosen by a combination of public vote and language analysis by Oxford lexicographers. It beat five other finalists: demure, slop, dynamic pricing, romantasy and lore. While it may seem a modern phenomenon, the first recorded use of "brain rot" was by Henry David Thoreau in his 1854 ode to the natural world, Walden. Oxford Languages President Casper Grathwohl said that in its modern sense, "'brain rot' speaks to one of the perceived dangers of virtual life, and how we are using our free time." "It feels like a rightful next chapter in the cultural conversation about humanity and technology. It's not surprising that so many voters embraced the term, endorsing it as our choice this year," he said. The 2023 Oxford word of the year was "rizz," a riff on charisma, used to describe someone's ability to attract or seduce another person. Collins Dictionary's 2024 word of the year is "brat" –- the album title that became a summer-living ideal. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement
Germany-based venture capital fund Robin Capital closed its Robin Fund One at 13 million euros (about $13.6 million). “Robin Fund One is closed,” Robin Haak , Robin Capital founder and managing partner, said in a Friday (Dec. 20) post on LinkedIn. “Robin Capital is here to stay. I get to do what I love: Support founders.” Robin Capital also has a growth-focused investment vehicle of 2 million euros, bringing its total to 15 million euros, according to a TechCrunch article Haak linked to in his post. Robin Capital specializes in B2B software as a service (SaaS), according to the firm’s LinkedIn page . With Robin Fund One, it will focus on angel, pre-seed to seed stages, and occasional Series A investments, according to the page. The firm focuses on the DACH region comprised of Germany, Austria and Switzerland and now has 28 companies in its portfolio, including ones in sectors like human resources, artificial intelligence, FinTech, climate, DevOps, robotics and industrial tech, per the TechCrunch report. It was founded by Haak in December 2022 , according to the report . Earlier, Haak was a co-founder of Jobspotting, which was acquired by SmartRecruiters in 2017. In a November post on LinkedIn, Haak said Robin Fund One was oversubscribed and set for final close in December. “We made it,” he said in the post. “Hit the target — and then some.” It was reported in June that tech investments in Europe picked up at early-stage companies, with venture capital groups raising new capital after a two-year drought. Last year saw a drop in investment in the tech sector in Europe . In its yearly State of European Tech report late last year, United Kingdom venture capital firm Atomico forecasted that money raised by Europe’s tech startups would come to around $45 billion for 2023, compared to the $82 billion raised in 2022. But things have since turned around, Tom Wehmeier , who heads Atomico’s insights team, said in June. Spanish venture capital firm Kfund said the same month that it raised $75 million to support founders in Europe working “with foundational technologies” defined as “data plays,” “platform layers ” and AI. For all PYMNTS B2B coverage, subscribe to the daily B2B Newsletter .
PRECIOUS RESOURCE Baguio City’s high rainfall volume prompted the American colonial government in the early 1900s to build a rain basin on Mt. Santo Tomas, shown in this January photo, that the city still uses. Water in Baguio has been rationed as the summer capital deals with the impact of overpopulation and rapid urbanization. —NEIL CLARK ONGCHANGCO BAGUIO CITY—The British Embassy is leading a feasibility study of the bulk water potentials in Benguet province so it can be tapped to supply Baguio, where water has been rationed for almost 50 years amid overpopulation and overdevelopment. During its session this week, the city council received a copy of a memorandum of agreement for a “climate resilient integrated urban water resources management” program that was signed by the British Embassy, the Baguio Water District (BWD) and the office of Mayor Benjamin Magalong. A bulk water program is “the only solution” that will ease the pressure of developing new drinking water sources around Baguio amid concerns about exhausting the city’s aquifer, Magalong said in an earlier year-end briefing. READ: Baguio water safe, exec assures public According to Magalong, a likely water source for a long-term supply project is in neighboring Itogon town, which hosts pioneer mines, including the country’s first, Benguet Corp. The United Kingdom-funded study will help Baguio determine the most appropriate technology that is affordable for residents who will consume water channeled up from Benguet province, the mayor said, revealing that the principal infrastructure for such a project requires over 20 kilometers of pipeline and five stages of pumping water drawn from a river in Itogon. City Administrator Bonifacio dela Peña, a geodetic engineer, had said the initial bulk water proposals might raise water rates from P40 per cubic meter to a high of P139 per cubic meter. In 2005, a mining firm won a 25-year water supply contract put out by BWD but the deal was embroiled in litigation and had not materialized, records show. BWD general manager Salvador Royeca had received unsolicited bulk water supply offers as far back as 2015 from Maynilad, PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. and Manila Water. These proposals eyed the Badiwan water sources in nearby Tuba town, also in Benguet. BWD has been constructing 10 deep wells each year to expand services for a population of 366,358 (per 2020 census), Magalong said. According to a 2019 study, Baguio’s estimated carrying capacity for water had been breached in 2002. Ideally, Baguio’s population threshold for water is 267,546 people. Baguio had also invested in rain harvesting projects, the mayor said. A 2016 Water Security and Resiliency Study conducted by the University of the Philippines Baguio noted that Baguio’s high rainfall was a resource that needed to be tapped. “Having a distinct May-October wet season, Baguio holds the country’s record for the highest annual rainfall (9006 millimeters), which it experienced in 1910,” it said. The American colonial government built a 2-hectare rain basin at the Mount Santo Tomas reservation, which BWD has modernized and still utilizes today. But bulk water remains the most efficient option for a major tourist destination like Baguio, where the daytime population shoots up to 700,000 people because of tourists, out-of-town businessmen and students who live in the surrounding towns, Magalong said. The feasibility study may consider the soil and hydrological condition of waterways near mining tenements in Itogon, which were mapped out by British and Filipino scientists in the past three years, to help put up better regulations and establish the “river health” of these water systems. Commissioned by the Sustainable Mineral Resources Programme, which is jointly financed by the Department of Science and Technology and the UK, the studies confirmed the presence of high mineral pollutants when the results were presented here on Nov. 18. But there was also evidence that natural geothermal activities have also tainted sections of the Agno river system, which was a case study of the “first nationwide baseline survey of water quality and ecological health of major Philippine rivers.” British researcher Patrick Byrne of the Liverpool John Moores University said: “Unexpectedly, geothermal inputs rather than mining are responsible for the most elevated aqueous trace metal concentrations in the Itogon catchment (also known as the Ambalanga water system), and many of these concentrations from natural and geothermal sources exceed [Philippine quality] standards.” “Globally, mining activities can cause metal contamination of waters through direct discharge of effluents and waste and through the chemical interaction between water and the deposited mine waste or the leaching of mine waste,” he said. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . “We wanted to test this hypothesis [that mining is the primary source of river pollution],” Byrne said, and studied the impact of hot springs and small-scale mine activities near the river.Recently, the Chinese actress Zhao Liying made headlines when two of her former anti-fans, known as "black fans," issued public apologies for their past actions of spreading false and malicious rumors about her. The two individuals, who had previously been critical of Zhao Liying and even engaged in cyberbullying, posted statements on social media expressing regret for their behavior and acknowledging the harm they caused.A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why the Belgium international has not been starting games amid the champions’ dramatic slump. City have not won in seven outings in all competitions – their worst run since 2008 – with De Bruyne featuring only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. The latest came with a 12-minute run-out in Sunday’s demoralising 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool, a result which left City 11 points off the pace and fifth in the table. Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast it appeared “there’s some sort of rift going on” between De Bruyne and Guardiola while former England striker Gary Lineker added: “It seems like all’s not well.” Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said he felt “something isn’t right” and fellow Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville, the ex-Manchester United right-back, described the situation as “unusual, bizarre, strange”. Guardiola, speaking at a press conference to preview his side’s clash with Nottingham Forest, responded on Tuesday. The Spaniard said: “People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play? “The guy who has the most talent in the final third, I don’t want it? I have a personal problem with him after nine years together? “He’s delivered to me the biggest success to this club, but he’s been five months injured (last season) and two months injured (this year). “He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have his best.” De Bruyne has not started since being forced off at half-time of City’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan on September 18, having picked up an injury in the previous game. Both the player and manager have spoken since of the pain he was in and the need to ease back into action, but his spell on the bench has been unexpectedly long. The resulting speculation has then been exacerbated because De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract but Guardiola maintains nothing untoward has occurred. He said: “I’d love to have the Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He would love it to – but he is not 26 or 27 any more. “He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. You think I’m complaining? It’s normal, it’s nature. “He’s played in 10 or 11 seasons a lot of games and I know he is desperate to help us. He gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have. “But, always I said, he himself will not solve our problems, like Erling (Haaland) won’t solve it himself. We attack and defend together. “We want the best players back. Hopefully step by step the confidence will come back and we’ll get the best of all of us.”Title: "China's Economic Landscape in the Global Economy: Insights on the Current State of the Chinese Economy - Q&A Series Part Eight"
BY MELISSA GOLDIN Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling , claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. The ruling addressed a lawsuit filed by Dario and Shujen Politella against Windham Southeast School District and state officials over the mistaken vaccination of their child against COVID-19 in 2021, when he was 6 years old. A lower court had dismissed the original complaint, as well as an amended version. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was filed on Nov. 19. But the ruling by Vermont’s high court is not as far-reaching as some online have claimed. In reality, it concluded that anyone protected under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, or PREP, Act is immune to state lawsuits. Here’s a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that schools can vaccinate children against their parents’ wishes. THE FACTS: The claim stems from a July 26 ruling by the Vermont Supreme Court, which found that anyone protected by the PREP Act is immune to state lawsuits, including the officials named in the Politella’s suit. The ruling does not authorize schools to vaccinate children at their discretion. According to the lawsuit, the Politella’s son — referred to as L.P. — was given one dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic held at Academy School in Brattleboro even though his father, Dario, told the school’s assistant principal a few days before that his son was not to receive a vaccination. In what officials described as a mistake, L.P. was removed from class and had a “handwritten label” put on his shirt with the name and date of birth of another student, L.K., who had already been vaccinated that day. L.P. was then vaccinated. Ultimately, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that officials involved in the case could not be sued. “We conclude that the PREP Act immunizes every defendant in this case and this fact alone is enough to dismiss the case,” the Vermont Supreme Court’s ruling reads. “We conclude that when the federal PREP Act immunizes a defendant, the PREP Act bars all state-law claims against that defendant as a matter of law.” The PREP Act , enacted by Congress in 2005, authorizes the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a declaration in the event of a public health emergency providing immunity from liability for activities related to medical countermeasures, such as the administration of a vaccine, except in cases of “willful misconduct” that result in “death or serious physical injury.” A declaration against COVID-19 was issued on March 17, 2020. It is set to expire on Dec. 31. Federals suits claiming willful misconduct are filed in Washington. Social media users described the Vermont Supreme Court’s ruling as having consequences beyond what it actually says. “The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that schools can force-vaccinate children for Covid against the wishes of their parents,” reads one X post that had been liked and shared approximately 16,600 times as of Tuesday. “The high court ruled on a case involving a 6-year-old boy who was forced to take a Covid mRNA injection by his school. However, his family had explicitly stated that they didn’t want their child to receive the ‘vaccines.’” Other users alleged that the ruling gives schools permission to give students any vaccine without parental consent, not just ones for COVID-19. Rod Smolla, president of the Vermont Law and Graduate School and an expert on constitutional law, told The Associated Press that the ruling “merely holds that the federal statute at issue, the PREP Act, preempts state lawsuits in cases in which officials mistakenly administer a vaccination without consent.” “Nothing in the Vermont Supreme Court opinion states that school officials can vaccinate a child against the instructions of the parent,” he wrote in an email. Asked whether the claims spreading online have any merit, Ronald Ferrara, an attorney representing the Politellas, told the AP that although the ruling doesn’t say schools can vaccinate students regardless of parental consent, officials could interpret it to mean that they could get away with doing so under the PREP Act, at least when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. He explained that the U.S. Supreme Court appeal seeks to clarify whether the Vermont Supreme Court interpreted the PREP Act beyond what Congress intended. “The Politella’s fundamental liberty interest to decide whether their son should receive elective medical treatment was denied by agents of the State and School,” he wrote in an email to the AP. “The Vermont Court misconstrues the scope of PREP Act immunity (which is conditioned upon informed consent for medical treatments unapproved by FDA), to cover this denial of rights and its underlying battery.” Ferrara added that he was not aware of the claims spreading online, but that he “can understand how lay people may conflate the court’s mistaken grant of immunity for misconduct as tantamount to blessing such misconduct.”The match, played at Craven Cottage, was a thrilling encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for every inch of the pitch. Bérgsson, who put in a commanding performance in midfield, spoke about the intensity of the game and the determination shown by his teammates throughout the 90 minutes.
