A health care worker walks by the Big Red Bus from OneBlood outside at Cano Health in Hialeah, Fla., July 29, 2020. Oneblood, which serves much of the southeast United…
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Undersea internet cables connecting Australia to the world threatened by boats, spies, natural disasters
International submarine cables connecting Australia. Credit: ACMA The Australian government this week announced it would spend A$18 million over four years on a new center aimed at keeping safe the…
Australian airline Rex enters administration as finances sag
Australian regional airline Rex has suspended flights between major cities as it enters voluntary administration. The Australian regional airline Rex cancelled flights as it entered voluntary administration Wednesday, leaving the…
Texas says Meta to pay $1.4 bn to settle photo-tagging lawsuit
A Texas law requires tech companies to get user permission before collecting biometric data such as that used to ‘tag’ people in Facebook photos. Meta has agreed to pay $1.4…
Amazon is responsible for hazardous items sold by third-party sellers, US agency says
A package moves along a conveyor belt at an Amazon’s DAX7 delivery station during Amazon’s annual Prime Day event, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in South Gate, Calif. Amazon is responsible…
Preteen Suicide Rates Rising, Especially Among Girls and Minorities
Summary: A recent study reveals that preteen suicide rates have increased by 8% annually since 2008, with the highest rises among female, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic preteens.…
Exercise Boosts Motivation to Combat Depression
Summary: A new study suggests that exercise reduces depression by boosting motivation through decreased inflammation and enhanced dopamine function. This understanding could lead to personalized exercise programs as treatment. The…
Umbilical Cord Blood Test Could Predict Autism Risk
Summary: A recent study suggests that measuring specific fatty acid metabolites in newborn blood could predict autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk. Researchers found that higher levels of certain metabolites were…
