Home Care Insurance Options in Georgia and Colorado Explored by Long-Term Care Insurance Association

Two new videos explore home care insurance options available for older Americans residing in Georgia and Colorado. The videos were produced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, the chances you'll need care become highly likely," explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. "When that happens, people want to remain in [PR.com]

Mark Cherchio Freehold Home Under Contract

Mark Cherchio was proud to announce the newly renovated home on Tree Top Circle in Freehold, New Jersey is under contract. Cherchio noted the home was owned by the bank and was in total disarray. Cherchio noted that the home was completely renovated, from new windows, roofing expansive Kitchen and complete bathrooms. The home was offered at a price point for most first time home buyers. Cherchio noted the home was [PR.com]

Dingtone’s Phone Calls Surge a Record 66% in 2020 as Coronavirus Emphasizes Importance of Connection

The year 2020 is almost over and will remain in the memory of people all over the world. People refer to 2020 as the year when everything changed. At this time of year, Dingtone, the popular VoIP service provider, released its annual summary for 2020 and took a look back at this different year. [PR.com]

Cisdem Duplicate Finder 5.6.0 Adds Support for Apple Silicon and Optimizes UI

Cisdem Duplicate Finder 5.6.0 adds support for Apple Silicon, fixes issues, optimizes interface and improves performance. [PR.com]

Carnivore Meat Company Donates UV Equipment to Health Care Systems for Medical Mask Sterilization

Ultra-premium freeze-dried pet food manufacturer, Carnivore Meat Company, has announced the donation of its UV sterilization equipment to two local health care systems: HSHS hospitals in Eastern Wisconsin (St. Vincent Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay; St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls; and St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan) and Prevea Heath. Amid alarming shortages of personal [PR.com]

Robots with rhythm: Boston Dynamics' dancing androids a hit

These robots have rhythm.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-robots-rhythm-boston-dynamics-androids.html

Well-preserved Ice Age woolly rhino found in Siberia

A well-preserved Ice Age woolly rhino with many of its internal organs still intact has been recovered from permafrost in Russia's extreme north.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-well-preserved-ice-age-woolly-rhino.html

Facebook to close Irish units at center of tax dispute

Facebook confirmed Wednesday it was closing its Irish subsidiaries at the center of a dispute on profit shifting to avoid taxes in the United States.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-facebook-irish-center-tax-dispute.html

Amazon to buy hit podcast producer Wondery

Amazon said Wednesday it signed a deal to acquire the hit podcast production firm Wondery, in a move which boosts the US tech giant's efforts to round out its offerings from its music platform.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-amazon-podcast-wondery.html

Indonesia in $9.8 bln electric vehicle battery deal with Korea's LG

Indonesia said Wednesday it had signed a $9.8 billion electric vehicle battery deal with South Korea's LG as it moves to become a global production hub for the green technology.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-indonesia-bln-electric-vehicle-battery.html

Eastern Caribbean issues rare alerts for rumbling volcanoes

Volcanoes that have been quiet for decades are rumbling to life in the eastern Caribbean, prompting officials to issue alerts in Martinique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as scientists rush in to study activity they say hasn't been observed in years.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-eastern-caribbean-issues-rare-rumbling.html

US expects to approve UK-backed AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine in April

The United States is expected to approve the low-cost AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine in April, a senior official said, more than three months after Britain's green light on Wednesday.

Canada to require negative Covid-19 test for entry

Canada will require travellers to obtain a negative Covid-19 test before being allowed into the country, the government announced Wednesday.

AstraZeneca vaccine approval unlikely in January: EU

The coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, which was approved Wednesday in Britain, is unlikely to get a green light in the European Union in the next month, according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

US hits record daily Covid-19 deaths as world looks to vaccines in 2021

The US logged its highest ever daily death toll from the coronavirus Wednesday as the world prepares to turn the page on a grim year defined by the pandemic, with much of the globe united in one hope for 2021: that a slew of new vaccines will stamp out COVID-19.

Germany set for longer lockdown as death figures spike

German officials made clear Wednesday that they won't be able to relax lockdown restrictions in early January as the country recorded more than 1,000 deaths in one day for the first time.

China's first vaccine hustled to market as race to inoculate 1.3bn speeds up

China has granted "conditional" market approval to a Sinopharm vaccine with a reported 79 percent efficacy rate against COVID-19, health authorities said Thursday, a major stride towards inoculating the world's largest population.

Brain damage of patients with Covid-19

In an in-depth study of how COVID-19 affects a patient's brain, National Institutes of Health researchers consistently spotted hallmarks of damage caused by thinning and leaky brain blood vessels in tissue samples from patients who died shortly after contracting the disease. In addition, they saw no signs of SARS-CoV-2 in the tissue samples, suggesting the damage was not caused by a direct viral attack on the brain. The results were published as a correspondence in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Moving due to unaffordable housing may jeopardize healthcare

People who move due to unaffordable housing are at increased risk of failing to receive the medical care they need, according to a new study from Cedars-Sinai and the University of California, Los Angeles. The study, published online in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, concludes that the result could be long-term health problems.

Published data from Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial show 94.1 percent efficacy

A peer-reviewed paper published in The New England Journal of Medicine provides data from the much-anticipated COVE study, which evaluated mRNA-1273, a vaccine candidate against COVID-19 manufactured by Moderna, Inc. Results from the primary analysis of the study, which will continue for two years, provide evidence that the vaccine can prevent symptomatic infection. Among the more than 30,000 participants randomized to receive the vaccine or a placebo, 11 of those in the vaccine group developed symptomatic COVID-19 compared to 185 participants who received the placebo, demonstrating 94.1 percent efficacy in preventing symptomatic COVID-19. Cases of severe COVID-19 occurred only in participants who received the placebo.

How did trauma centers respond to COVID-19? New processes provide care to trauma patients while keeping providers safe

As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, trauma centers faced unprecedented obstacles to providing care for injured patients. A look at steps taken by trauma centers in response to COVID-19 is provided by a survey in the January/February Journal for Healthcare Quality (JHQ), the peer-reviewed journal of the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ).

Higher red cell transfusion threshold offers no advantage for treating preterm infants

Very low birthweight infants often need blood transfusions to survive. A National Institutes of Health-funded study suggests that providing a higher threshold of red cells within accepted limits offers no advantage in survival or reduction in neurological impairment over a lower threshold. The research was conducted by Haresh Kirpalani, B.M., of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and colleagues and was funded by the NIH's Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. The study appears in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Sunday, January 3 Club Suzanne, The Radio Night Club on KSAV.org, Proudly Presents the Beegie Adair Trio - A Great Way to Start 2021

Once in a while… a musician comes along with impeccable technique, deep understanding of the jazz repertoire, an innate tendency to swing and the rare ability to communicate the heart and soul of a tune to the audience. That musician is Beegie Adair. Beegie Adair’s sophisticated jazz performances have made her recordings among the biggest sellers in the jazz genre. With 2 million albums sold and sold out [PR.com]

New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2

Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children. The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.

Major rail safety technology installed before deadline

The railroad industry has installed an automatic braking system on nearly 58,000 miles of track where it is required ahead of a yearend deadline, federal regulators said Tuesday.

COVID cluckers: Pandemic feeds demand for backyard chickens

The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America's backyards.

Apple loses copyright suit against security startup

A federal judge Tuesday dismissed Apple's copyright infringement lawsuit against cybersecurity startup Corellium in a case which could have implications for researchers who find software bugs and vulnerabilities.

Restoring longleaf pines, keystone of once vast ecosystems

When European settlers came to North America, fire-dependent savannas anchored by lofty pines with footlong needles covered much of what became the southern United States.

1st reported US case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado

The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that's been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday, adding urgency to efforts to vaccinate Americans.

New Medicare Supplement Association Video Promotes Medicare Agent Online Directory

A new video will be utilized to promote the national Medicare insurance agent online directory hosted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Medicare options can be confusing and comparing plans can yield significant savings," states Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director. The organization hosts the only national online directory listing local Medicare insurance agents. "Talking to [PR.com]

The Regency at Montaine Community by Toll Brothers Offers Homes Designed for Multi-Generational Living

One of the fastest growing trends in housing is multi-generational living. The latest statistics show about 20 percent of homes are now occupied by members of at least two generations. Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, offers multi-generational living options in one of its newest Colorado communities located in Montaine, a master-planned, resort-style community south of Castle Rock. The [PR.com]

Actor Khalil Kain Visits Ghana for Premiere of Coming to Africa

A recap of actor Khalil Kain's trip to Ghana for the premiere of the romantic comedy Coming to Africa, which was released to digital platforms on November by BKE Films. [PR.com]

Mary’s Center Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccines

Today, Mary’s Center will begin administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The Center is one of four community health centers in the District of Columbia that received the first shipment of vaccines and is authorized to provide it. As dictated by local health departments, Mary’s Center will first vaccinate its frontline staff, as well as other frontline workers in the DC metropolitan area so that they stay [PR.com]

MTS' Darren Michael Boyd Releases 2nd Music Video from Latest Album

MTS' Ottawa, Ontario Canada musician has released the music video for “Making A Homunculus.” [PR.com]

Dr. Debbie Palmer Partners with BookBuzz.net to Announce the Release Book of Her New Book - "Mindful Beauty: Holistic Habits to Feel and Look Your Best"

Dr. Debbie Palmer partners with BookBuzz.net to announce the release of her new book, "Mindful Beauty: Holistic Habits to Feel and Look Your Best." It is a holistic self-care book for positive changes in body, mind and spirit. [PR.com]

NetworkTigers Urges U.S. Companies to Spend IT Budgets to Survive 2021

U.S. businesses are being urged to ensure they have spent their entire technology budgets for 2020 and have 2021 spending plans planned out in detail if they want to continue trading into 2022. The long-term warning was issued by NetworkTigers, a leading provider of critical new and refurbished network equipment based in San Mateo, CA, and serving all of North America. “If ever there was a time for companies to [PR.com]

TEBillion's New Reporting System Makes Way for Most Efficient Business Management

Business management is made more effective and efficient as TEBillion releases a new and advanced reporting system integrated within its automation tools. Although management reporting systems are proven to improve business, not all of these systems can do this efficiently. Even with an integrated management reporting system, if its composition is confusing and difficult, business managers can never optimise its full [PR.com]

Another Feather to Its Cap - Biz4Solutions Shines in Top 10 Software Development Companies in Texas

A reputed online search website, Whatech.com which is known for finding the world’s best software development companies across the globe, has declared its list of foremost software development companies based in Texas, for the year 2020. In this list, Biz4solutions has bagged 7th rank, surpassing the numerous competitors in the software world. Biz4solutions is a trustworthy technology partner to diverse companies large [PR.com]

TruDecision Appoints Auto Finance Veteran David Knightly to the Role of Chief Revenue Officer

TruDecision, Inc. (TruDecision) announced today that David Knightly, a seasoned auto finance executive, will assume the role of Chief Revenue Officer. TruDecision, a fintech company providing sophisticated analytic solutions to consumer lenders, has experienced significant growth over the last year and looks to Knightly to take control of the company’s continued expansion. Mr. Knightly brings over 27 years of [PR.com]

NobleSpirit Partners with Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History

NobleSpirit is proud to have been selected as the official event sponsor for the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History in 2021. [PR.com]

Young sea lion recovers from shark bite, returns to ocean

A feisty young sea lion is back in the Northern California wild after five weeks of rehabilitation to treat a severe shark bite, domoic acid poisoning and malnutrition.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-young-sea-lion-recovers-shark.html

Young sea lion recovers from shark bite, returns to ocean

A feisty young sea lion is back in the Northern California wild after five weeks of rehabilitation to treat a severe shark bite, domoic acid poisoning and malnutrition.

From the lab to the jab: how BioNTech-Pfizer won the vaccine race

It was over breakfast on the wintry morning of January 24 that Ozlem Tureci and her husband Ugur Sahin decided, "we need to fire the starting gun on this".

Germany's daily Covid-19 deaths top 1,000 for first time

Germany's daily coronavirus death toll has crossed 1,000 for the first time, health authorities said Wednesday.

China's Sinopharm says vaccine '79% effective' against Covid-19

Phase 3 trials of a Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine found it was 79 percent effective, the Chinese pharma giant said Wednesday, lower than rival jabs developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna but a potential breakthrough in the battle to stem the pandemic in Asia.

Imaging of ballistic wounds, bullet composition and implications for MRI safety

According to an article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), because patients with ballistic embedded fragments are frequently denied MRI (due to indeterminate bullet composition sans shell casings), radiography and CT can be used to identify nonferromagnetic projectiles that are safe for MRI.

New AI tool can predict in seconds what a movie will be rated

Movie ratings can determine a movie's appeal to consumers and the size of its potential audience. Thus, they have an impact on a film's bottom line. Typically, humans do the tedious task of manually rating a movie based on viewing the movie and making decisions on the presence of violence, drug abuse and sexual content.

How to help dogs and cats manage separation anxiety when their humans return to work

When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn't hesitate to adopt it. He says his new companion helped make the months of COVID-19 isolation at home much less stressful.

Crops grown in Bangalore high on toxic heavy metals

Scientists in Bangalore, India have found toxic levels of four heavy metals, chromium, nickel, cadmium and lead, in crops and vegetables grown on soil irrigated with water from six lakes in the city, reports a study published December in Current Science.

New supercluster discovered by astronomers

By analyzing the data from the eROSITA Final Equatorial Depth Survey (eFEDS), an international team of astronomers has detected a new supercluster. The newly found structure consists of eight galaxy clusters. The discovery is reported in a paper published December 21 on the arXiv pre-print server.

Football: 'The wall' can make it harder to save free kicks – new research

In football, free kicks occur when the referee believes a rule has been broken. If central enough and within 30 metres from the goal, the attacking team typically attempts a direct shot on goal. However, the goalkeeper routinely places a "wall" of defensive players in between the ball and the goal to complicate the kicker's task of shooting on target.

Charles Dickens wrote about the diphtheria crisis of 1856—and it all sounds very familiar

A strange and frightening disease is killing people around the world. Medical opinion is divided and it's very difficult to get an accurate picture of what is going on. The authorities are trying to avoid a panic, travel has been disrupted and fake news is rife. All this was happening when Charles Dickens picked up his pen in August, 1856, to write a letter to Sir Joseph Olliffe, physician to the British embassy in Paris.

Mozzies biting? Here's how to choose a repellent (and how to use it for the best protection)

Mosquitoes are an inevitable part of the Australian summer. And this year, with COVID a consideration, we might be spending more time outdoors than usual.

Would you do this at home? Why we are more likely to do stupid things on holidays

As the COVID pandemic took hold in March, Ohio's Brady Sluder went to Miami for spring break, despite urgent calls for people to stay home and socially distance.

What's the best way to boost the economy? Invest in high-voltage transmission lines

When, in the midst of the pandemic, the Economic Society of Australia invited 150 of Australia's keenest young thinkers to come up with "brief, specific and actionable" proposals to improve the economy, amid scores of ideas about improving job matching, changing the tax system, providing non-repayable loans to businesses and accelerating telehealth, two proposals stood out.

Here's why you're checking work emails on holidays (and how to stop)

Finally, the holidays are here—the break you've been waiting for. You want to leave work behind, kick back and enjoy time with family and friends.

Clicks, bonks and dripping taps: listen to the calls of 6 frogs out and about this summer

Frog calls are iconic sounds of summer in Australia. There are more than 240 species native to Australia, almost all of which are found nowhere else on Earth.

To help trudge through the snow, the chang'e-5 recovery team wore powered exoskeletons

Other worlds aren't the only difficult terrain personnel will have to traverse in humanity's exploration of the solar system. There are some parts of our own planet that are inhospitable and hard to travel over. Inner Mongolia, a northern province of China, would certainly classify as one of those areas, especially in winter. But that's exactly the terrain team members from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASTC) had to traverse on December 16th to retrieve lunar samples from the Chang'e-5 mission. What was even more unique is that they did it with the help of exoskeletons.

Is forearm curvature in the 'Little Foot' Australopithecus natural or pathological?

The 3.67-million-year-old StW 573 ("Little Foot") Australopithecus from Sterkfontein, South Africa, is the most complete skeleton known in the hominin fossil record.  It's discoverers suggested that the significant curvature of its forearm is the result of a fall from a tree during childhood.  They argued this early Australopithecus suffered acute plastic bowing of the forearm—a deformity common in young children after suffering a traumatic fall onto an outstretched hand, as juvenile bones are more elastic than those of adults. 

Approved Mortgage Donates Christmas Day Meals to Local Hospital Staff

Local mortgage companies partner to provide 250 meals to the Franciscan Health COVID staff. Each meal was individually prepared and packaged by the Market District in Carmel, Indiana before being delivered directly to the hospital. [PR.com]

Voting Open for First Shoutout of the Week on DTR Inc.'s Radio Station Rock on Neon Radio

Rock on Neon Radio's new schedule starts January 1, 2021. The station's motto is “some that you recognize, some that you've hardly even heard of,” a quote from the song Celluloid Heroes by The Kinks. [PR.com]

Bell, Book and Camera Productions Releases Documentary on Famed Concert Series

"This Sacred Place" tells the story of Old Lynn Concerts. [PR.com]

Loveforce International Signs Multi-Genre Recording Artist Ami Cannon

Loveforce International Signs Multi-Genre Recording Artist Ami Cannon to a recording contract, an Administrative Co-Publishing, and book deal. [PR.com]

Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano Honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano of Bedford Hills, New York has been honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of construction maintenance, custom candles, and CBD products. About Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano is the owner of Nationwide Maintenance, which is a woman [PR.com]

Conversations with Philatelists Wins Philatelic Traders’ Society Creative Concept of the Year Award

The Philatelic Traders’ Society held their first annual philatelic awards this year. These awards mark a pivotal point in the hobby, which has seen a booming increase in engagement this year, and sets apart those that have truly pioneered this new golden age of philately that is currently emerging. [PR.com]

Edgy Dramedy "Edgar" by Backbone Trail Arts to Start Production in 2021

Is it a nightmare? Or, is it just family? [PR.com]

Common brain malformation traced to its genetic roots

About one in 100 children has a common brain disorder called Chiari 1 malformation, but most of the time such children grow up normally and no one suspects a problem. But in about one in 10 of those children, the condition causes headaches, neck pain, hearing, vision and balance disturbances, or other neurological symptoms.

Brain imaging predicts PTSD after brain injury

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychiatric disorder brought on by physical and/or psychological trauma. How its symptoms, including anxiety, depression and cognitive disturbances arise remains incompletely understood and unpredictable. Treatments and outcomes could potentially be improved if doctors could better predict who would develop PTSD. Now, researchers using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have found potential brain biomarkers of PTSD in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

10th Annual Learning! 100 Award Postponded for 2021 - Award Program Recognizes Top 100 Global Learning Organizations

It was announced today that the 2021 Learning! 100 Awards will be rescheduled for 2021. The annual award program honors public and private sector organizations for innovation, collaboration and learning culture that drives performance. Previous Learning! 100 honorees include Amazon Web Services, AT&T, American Heart Association, Salesforce, NASCAR, New York Life and Defense Acquisition University. [PR.com]

Vocal Star Music Showcase Brings Hope and Inspiration to the Music Industry at the End of a Very Difficult Year for Artists

George Caceres’ “Vocal Star” hosted by James Maslow - Big Time Rush, Kim Caldwell and Justin Guarani - American Idol Finalists, unites and inspires talent from around the world with the 2020 Vocal Star Virtual Music Showcase, tele-streaming live on KNEKT.tv Vocal Star, the first multi-talent music agency of its kind, dedicated to providing all the tools, exposure, connections, and actions necessary to [PR.com]

ARMotors Launched Land Rover Services and Maintenance

Along with luxury super sports cars, ARMotors have included Land Rover into their service list. ARMotors is an independent garage in UAE specialized in the service of European Car brands. They have more than 12 years of experience in the industry. [PR.com]

Ripples in space-time could provide clues to missing components of the universe

There's something a little off about our theory of the universe. Almost everything fits, but there's a fly in the cosmic ointment, a particle of sand in the infinite sandwich. Some scientists think the culprit might be gravity—and that subtle ripples in the fabric of space-time could help us find the missing piece.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-ripples-space-time-clues-components-universe.html

Ripples in space-time could provide clues to missing components of the universe

There's something a little off about our theory of the universe. Almost everything fits, but there's a fly in the cosmic ointment, a particle of sand in the infinite sandwich. Some scientists think the culprit might be gravity—and that subtle ripples in the fabric of space-time could help us find the missing piece.

Popular Black Male Youtuber Has the #1 Book on Amazon in Gender Studies - New Releases

Author & Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie has released a new eBook and paperback titled "No FREE Attention" that is bound to attract a lot of attention from both single women and single heterosexual men. The new book is actually an updated revised edition of Currie's popular 2012 book titled "The Possibility of Sex: How Naïve and Lustful Men are Manipulated by Women Regularly." Currie was once voted as the Best Dating [PR.com]

China ramps up virus controls to head off winter wave

Temperature checks, queues for tests and inspections at airports—Chinese authorities have stepped up health checks to snuff out the threat of a coronavirus resurgence.

China orders Ant Group to return to online payment roots

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group has been ordered by regulators to drastically change its business model and return to its roots as a payment services provider, as the state squeeze continues on the once unbridled empire of tech tycoon Jack Ma.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-china-ant-group-online-payment.html

China orders Ant Group to return to online payment roots

Chinese fintech giant Ant Group has been ordered by regulators to drastically change its business model and return to its roots as a payment services provider, as the state squeeze continues on the once unbridled empire of tech tycoon Jack Ma.

Atlanta Actress Mia Rio Creates Animated Christmas Movie Using Nothing But an Animation Snapchat Filter

Atlanta-based actress, singer and writer Mia Rio (Greenleaf, Vanderpump Rules, Vida) has put the social media app Snapchat to work in an unusual way, utilizing the app's "Cartoon" filter to create a twenty-minute animated Christmas short film, "Last Christmas on Earth: The Short Story" illustrates the journey of Sapphire, a girl trying to find answers about her recurring dream of the end of the world happening on [PR.com]

Local Santa Barbara Investment Advisor, Kipley Lytel CFA Awarded "Wealth & Finance Elite 2021"

RIA Founder of Montecito Capital Management, Kipley J. Lytel CFA, recognized as “Best Wealth Manager 2021” by Corp Today for Southern California region. [PR.com]

Mallard to go? Dig of Pompeii fast-food place reveals tastes

A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-mallard-pompeii-fast-food-reveals.html

2020 weather disasters boosted by climate change: report

The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report Monday.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-weather-disasters-boosted-climate.html

Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After delaying for nearly a week and under pressure from all sides, US President Donald Trump finally signed a massive $900 billion stimulus bill Sunday, in a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-trump-pressure-bn-covid-relief.html

Amid pandemic, Pacific islands work to offset food shortages

Coronavirus infections have barely touched many of the remote islands of the Pacific, but the pandemic's fallout has been enormous, disrupting the supply chain that brings crucial food imports and sending prices soaring as tourism wanes.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-pandemic-pacific-islands-offset-food.html

Mallard to go? Dig of Pompeii fast-food place reveals tastes

A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out.

Sydney bans New Year crowds as Australian virus cluster grows

Plans to let thousands of frontline workers ring in the new year around Sydney Harbour were ditched Monday as authorities work to suppress a growing cluster of virus cases in Australia's most populous city.

US surpasses 19 mn Covid-19 cases: Johns Hopkins

The United States surpassed 19 million coronavirus cases Sunday, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed, adding one million new cases in less than a week.

South Korea detects first coronavirus variant cases

Three cases of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in South Korea, health authorities said Monday.

2020 weather disasters boosted by climate change: report

The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report Monday.

German pilot traces giant syringe in sky to mark Covid jabs

A young German pilot said Sunday he traced a giant syringe in the sky as a way of marking the start of Germany's roll out of vaccines against the coronavirus.

Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After delaying for nearly a week and under pressure from all sides, US President Donald Trump finally signed a massive $900 billion stimulus bill Sunday, in a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid pandemic, Pacific islands work to offset food shortages

Coronavirus infections have barely touched many of the remote islands of the Pacific, but the pandemic's fallout has been enormous, disrupting the supply chain that brings crucial food imports and sending prices soaring as tourism wanes.

AstraZeneca: Shot will be effective against COVID-19 variant

The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca, which is developing a coronavirus vaccine widely expected to be approved by U.K. authorities this week, said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.

China orders Ant Group to rectify businesses

Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world's largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of anti-monopoly practices in the country's internet sector.