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Jul132021 by TechmanNo Comments

Mind Reader Wristband Uses Your Thoughts to Make Devices Work

In the future, keyboards and remote controls may be replaced with a more direct way for humans to interact with machines — hand gestures. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee has more. Camera: Elizabeth Lee Produced by: Elizabeth Lee ...

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US Issues New Warning for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning to Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine because of a link to a rare neurological condition.The federal oversight agency issued a statement Monday saying it had received preliminary reports of 100 people who developed Guillain-Barré…

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Wildfires Threaten Homes, Land Across 10 Western States

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Wildfires that torched homes and forced thousands to evacuate burned across 10 parched Western states on Tuesday, and the largest, in Oregon, threatened California's power supply. Nearly 60 wildfires tore through bone-dry timber and brush from Alaska to Wyoming, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.…

Jul122021 by DmediaNo Comments

Study: Ice-Covered Ocean on Jupiter’s Moon Might Be Suitable for Life

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Scientists funded by U.S. space agency NASA are studying how small impacts from space materials have affected the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa and how they could affect the search for signs of life there. Scientists have determined that on Europa, beneath a thick layer of…

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Biden Undertakes New Attempt to Curb Gun Violence

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland met Monday with key municipal and law enforcement officials about a seemingly intractable American problem: the soaring number of gun crimes.By various tabulations, 2021 could be the deadliest year for gun violence in the U.S. in…

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UNICEF, UNESCO Urge World Leaders to Reopen Schools

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World leaders should prioritize reopening schools for in-person learning immediately in order to avoid a “generational catastrophe,” UNICEF and UNESCO said in a joint statement Monday.The organizations said that keeping schools closed to 156 million students in 19 countries, due to COVID-19, is causing potentially…

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COVID Has Pushed Hundreds of Millions Into Hunger Worldwide

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The United Nations said Monday that global hunger grew dramatically in 2020, due in large part to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cost of and access to food. “The reality is worse than expected,” World Food Program chief economist Arif Husain…

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Tech Giants to Donate COVID Vaccines to Taiwan in China Workaround

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Taiwanese tech giants Foxconn and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced Monday they will each donate five million coronavirus vaccine doses to the government in a deal with a China-based distributor. Taipei has been struggling to secure enough vaccines for its population, and its precarious political status…

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China Announces New Cybersecurity Industry Strategy

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China’s technology ministry Monday announced a three-year action plan to develop the country’s cyber-security industry, which it estimates will be worth more than $38 billion by 2023, according to Reuters. The new strategy by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is being unveiled as Beijing…

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Florida Breaks Annual Manatee Death Record in First 6 Months

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More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds, state officials said.The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission reported that 841 manatee deaths were recorded between Jan. 1…

Jul112021 by DmediaNo Comments

Malawi’s Survey Confirms AstraZeneca Vaccine Efficacy

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In Malawi, a survey by the Ministry of Health to help ascertain the efficacy of AstraZeneca vaccine has shown its effectiveness in fighting the coronavirus. The survey was based on current hospital admissions of COVID-19 patients across the country.The preliminary results of the findings released…

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Billionaire Richard Branson Reaches Space, Safely Returns to Earth

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Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos.The nearly 71-year-old Branson and five crewmates from his Virgin Galactic space-tourism company reached an altitude of about 85 kilometers (53 miles) over the New Mexico…

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UN Marks World’s Burgeoning Population

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As the United Nations marks World Population Day on July 11, its experts say there is no perfect population number and that human innovation will continue to manage and outpace the growth in the number of humans living on the planet. VOA’s Laurel Bowman has…

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Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson Flying Own Rocket to Space

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Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson strapped in and set off Sunday on his boldest adventure yet — a bid to reach space aboard his own winged rocket ship. A successful flight would vault the nearly 71-year-old Branson past fellow billionaire and rival Jeff Bezos, who is planning…

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Virgin Galactic’s Branson Ready for Space Launch Aboard Rocket Plane

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British billionaire Richard Branson was due on Sunday to climb into his Virgin Galactic passenger rocket plane and soar more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert in the vehicle's first fully crewed test flight to the edge of space. Branson, one of six Virgin…

Jul102021 by DmediaNo Comments

Surging California Wildfire Prompts Nevada Evacuation

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A Northern California wildfire exploding through bone-dry timber prompted Nevada authorities to evacuate a border-area community as flames leapt on ridgetops of nearby mountains.The Beckwourth Complex — a merging of two lightning-caused fires — headed into Saturday showing no sign of slowing its rush northeast…

Jul102021 by TechmanNo Comments

Hackers Disrupt Iran’s Rail Service with Fake Delay Messages

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Iran's railroad system came under cyberattack Friday, a semi-official news agency reported, with hackers posting fake messages about train delays or cancellations on display boards at stations across the country. The hackers posted messages such as "long delayed because of cyberattack" or "canceled" on the…

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Early Clinical Trials of New Malaria Vaccine Show Strong Protection Against Disease

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A new type of malaria vaccine is showing promise in FILE - A worker sprays insecticide for mosquitoes at a village in Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 12, 2017."Malaria has been a really tricky infection to make a vaccine against," said Alexis Kaushansky, a malaria researcher at…

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US Health Agency Calls for Inquiry into Alzheimer’s Drug Review

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The acting head of the Food and Drug Administration on Friday called for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between her agency's drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer's drug. Dr. Janet Woodcock announced the extraordinary step via Twitter. It's the latest…

Jul92021 by TechmanNo Comments

Biden, Putin Discuss Ransomware Attacks From Russia

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U.S. President Joe Biden discussed recent ransomware attacks on the U.S. from Russia in a phone call Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the White House.“President Biden underscored the need for Russia to take action to disrupt ransomware groups operating in Russia and emphasized that he…

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US Ships Moderna Vaccine to Indonesia Amid COVID-19 Surge

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As Indonesia deals with a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Biden administration is sending three million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine to the country on July 9, a senior administration official tells VOA. The shipment is one of the largest batches the U.S. has donated, the official said. In total,…

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Zika Virus Detected in India’s Kerala State

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Authorities in India's southern Kerala region have issued a statewide alert after a case of the Zika virus was confirmed, officials said Friday. A further 13 suspected cases were being investigated, state health minister Veena George said. A 24-year-old pregnant woman was found…

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Vietnam Announces Lockdown, Vaccination Goals

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Vietnam enacted on Friday a two-week lockdown on movement in Ho Chi Minh City to battle a growing outbreak of the coronavirus.Hanoi also announced plans to vaccinate 50% of the population age 18 and older by the end of the year and set a goal…

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Australian Police Crack Down on COVID-19 Rule-breakers In Sydney

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Coronavirus infections are rising in Australia, despite a two-week-old lockdown intended to stop their spread. Officials are now focusing on how to enforce compliance with COVID-19 lockdown rules, particularly where such restrictions appear to be mostly ignored.Authorities have said that strict stay-at-home orders in some…

Jul92021 by TechmanNo Comments

Buddhist Digital Amulets Mark Thai Entry Into Crypto Art Craze

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Karmic fortune has arrived to the digital art market, with a kaleidoscopic splash of colors and the face of a revered Thai monk offering portable Buddhist good luck charms to tech-savvy buyers.Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) -- virtual images of anything from popular internet memes…

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With 4 Million COVID Dead, Many Kids Left Behind

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Some won't ever remember the parents they lost because they were too young when COVID-19 struck. Others are trying to keep the memory alive by doing the things they used to do together: making pancakes or playing guitar. Others still are clutching onto what remains,…

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Oxfam: 11 People Die of Hunger Each Minute Around the Globe

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Anti-poverty organization Oxfam said Thursday that 11 people die of hunger each minute and that the number facing faminelike conditions around the globe has increased six times over the last year.In a report titled The Hunger Virus Multiplies, Oxfam said that the death toll from…

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Billionaire Blastoff: Rich Riding Own Rockets into Space

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Two billionaires are putting everything on the line this month to ride their own rockets into space.It's intended to be a flashy confidence boost for customers seeking their own short joyrides.The lucrative, high-stakes chase for space tourists will unfold on the fringes of space —…