Research: Doctors in US don’t take Black women pregnancy seriously, so they’re more likely to die than Whites during labour
To be Black anywhere in America is to experience higher rates of chronic ailments like asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s and, most recently, Covid-19. Black Americans have less access to adequate medical care; their life expectancy is shorter.
IOC puts trust at risk by seeking ways to allow Russia to compete at Olympics, EU official says
In March, the IOC said eligibility should be limited to athletes and officials who have not actively supported the war, nor have ties to the military and state security agencies. No clear definitions for eligibility were yet stated.
Donald Trump resurfaces on CNN townhall with same old lies on polls, twisting answers and insults
Trump, when asked by CNN moderator Kaitlan Collins about the verdict, said his poll numbers went up and repeated his statements that he didn’t know Carroll, although at least one photograph has surfaced of them together.
Fighting rages between Sudanese army and paramilitary force despite 72-hour ceasefire mediated by US, Saudi Arabia
The latest ceasefire, brokered by foreign powers, is supposed to last until Sunday at midnight. The RSF accused the army of violating it with air strikes on its bases in Omdurman, Khartoum’s sister city at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers, and Mount Awliya.
Details of Man United’s plans to offload up to 13 players emerge, but faces obstacles in pursuit of targets
But in a blow to United, Brighton sensation Evan Ferguson looks set to stay on the south coast. It’s claimed only a mammoth figure will prise the young striker away from the Seagulls, despite Ferguson idolising Wayne Rooney as a child and supporting the Red Devils.
Man City teenager Rico Lewis keeps Liverpool big guns quiet, elates his manager Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was blown away by teenager Rico Lewis during the 3-2 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup fourth round, saying the club are lucky to have him for many years to come. The 18-year-old put in an all-action display at right-back and battled well against...
Researchers: Early-life nutrition quality has strong bearing on human genes, long we live
Although no one can predict how long they will live, factors like genetics, lifestyle, gender, and ethnicity can impact a person’s longevity. Now researchers from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland have discovered specific gender- and age-dependent genes linked to longevity through a large-scale mouse model. For many years,...
Scramble for top talent: New behaviour, skills and thinking are key if companies want to secure talented people
Everyone I work with these days wants to grow “global leaders” even if they can’t explain exactly what that means. Many companies today are looking overseas for new markets and new customers in order to sustain the profitable growth of their businesses. New behaviours, skills and thinking are required to...
Farewell the well: Curtains come down on Queen Elizabeth II reign as she’s sent to eternal resting place
King Charles III led his family and the UK in the long, final goodbye to his mother Queen Elizabeth II from Westminster Hall on Monday, with invited guests taking their seats at Westminster Abbey since 8am, hours before the beginning of the funeral service. Former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Nick...
It’s true Ronaldo still wants Man United exit, Red Devils’ stand-in skipper Fernandes reveals
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has admitted he may know a “thing or two” about Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation at the club after Monday night’s stirring 2-1 win over Liverpool. The Red Devils beat their fierce rivals courtesy of goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford in either half. And their...
