Month: October 2022
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Observations confirm model predictions of sea-level change from Greenland melt
Rising sea levels from melting glaciers and ice sheets pose an increasing threat to coastal communities worldwide.
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Liking another group doesn’t mean you dislike your own
New study provides insight into famous, 80-year-old ‘dolls test’ research Newswise — More than 70 years ago, a pair of psychologists conducted a study in which they asked young Black girls to choose between Black and white dolls. The girls overwhelmingly chose white dolls, ascribing positive attributes to them. The Black girls’ choices and reasoning…
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Another monkey virus could be poised for spillover to humans
Evoking parallels to HIV, authors are calling on global health community to be vigilant Newswise — An obscure family of viruses, already endemic in wild African primates and known to cause fatal Ebola-like symptoms in some monkeys, is “poised for spillover” to humans, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research published online Sept. 30…
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Toyota Financial Services Offers Payment Relief to Customers Affected by Hurricane Ian
PLANO, Texas /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced it is offering payment relief options to its customers affected by Hurricane Ian. This broad outreach includes any Toyota Financial Services (TFS) or Lexus Financial Services (LFS) customers in the designated disaster areas. Toyota Financial Services cares about the safety and well-being of its customers and wants…
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Government of Canada to make an announcement in support of Black Canadian communities
GATINEAU, QC /CNW/ – Media are invited to join the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Markham – Unionville, and Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West. Please note that all details are subject to change. All…
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The Home Depot Foundation Commits up to $1 Million to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian
More than $5.5 Million Committed to Disaster Response in 2022 ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $1 million to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. This new disaster response grant takes the Foundation’s 2022 disaster commitment to more than $5.5 million. Alongside nonprofit partners and Team Depot, The…
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Nation’s Obesity Epidemic is Growing: 19 States Have Adult Obesity Rates Above 35 Percent, Up From 16 States Last Year
Four in ten American adults have obesity, and obesity rates continue to climb nationwide and within population groups, according to a report State of Obesity 2022: Better Policies for a Healthier America released today by Trust for America’s Health.
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ACHIEVEMENT & ACTIVISM: THE BLACK WOMEN’S AGENDA, INC. HOSTS ITS 45TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM TOWN HALL & AWARDS LUNCHEON
Three years after its last in-person gathering, The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc. (BWA) hosted its 45th Annual Symposium Town Hall & Awards Luncheon today, reconvening in the nation’s capital to celebrate achievement and address the impact of inflation, health disparities, and attempts to limit voting rights.
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Sentrx Animal Care Partners with Provet to Launch First Crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid Eye Lubricant for Dogs and Cats in Australia
SALT LAKE CITY /PRNewswire/ — We are pleased to announce that Provet® has partnered with SentrxTM Animal Care as the exclusive distributor representing the patented crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid BioHAnce® brand of products in in Australia. Effective September 28, 2022 Sentrx ophthalmology products: Ocunovis™ BioHAnce™ Gel Eye Drops, Oculenis™ BioHAnce™ Ocular Barrier Gel will be available through Provet® to all authorized veterinary customers. All Sentrx products feature patented…
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Young Americans Cite Respect, Dignity, Tolerance as Core Values, New Poll Reveals
At a time of increasing political polarization and divisions, a new poll by the Sine Institute for Policy & Politics at American University offers a positive outlook for the future of American democracy, public policy, and political discourse.