Sunday, July 31, 2022

WHO Europe expects more monkeypox-related deaths

The World Health Organization's European office said Saturday that more monkeypox-related deaths can be expected, following reports of the first fatalities outside Africa, while stressing that severe complications were still rare.

New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency

Officials in New York City declared a public health emergency due to the spread of the monkeypox virus Saturday, calling the city "the epicenter" of the outbreak.

Crypto clients beg for their cash back after lender's crash

An Irishman at risk of losing his farm. An American having suicidal thoughts. An 84-year-old widow's lost life savings: People caught in the meltdown of crypto lender Celsius are pleading for their money back.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/crypto-clients-beg-for-their-cash-back-after-lenders-crash

Mountain melt shutters classic Alpine routes

Little snow cover and glaciers melting at an alarming rate amid Europe's sweltering heatwaves have put some of the most classic Alpine hiking routes off-limits.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/mountain-melt-shutters-classic-alpine-routes

Is Danish king who gave name to Bluetooth buried in Poland?

More than 1,000 years after his death in what is now Poland, a European king whose nickname lives on through wireless technology is at the center of an archaeological dispute.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/is-danish-king-who-gave-name-to-bluetooth-buried-in-poland

Chinese booster rocket makes uncontrolled return to Earth

A Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, leading US officials to chide Beijing for not sharing information about the potentially hazardous object's descent.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/chinese-booster-rocket-makes-uncontrolled-return-to-earth

Spain reports 2nd death from monkeypox

Spain reported Saturday a second death in as many days from monkeypox. These are believed to be the first confirmed fatalities from the disease in Europe since its recent spread beyond Africa.