Middle East countries respond to Morocco earthquake, Libya flooding with aid and solidarity NAIROBI/LONDON: North Africa suffered two disasters in three days when a devastating earthquake struck Morocco on Friday, followed by catastrophic flooding in Libya on Sunday, leaving thousands dead and many more missing, sparking a global aid response. On Friday night, a powerful … Read more
Tharangambadi, India CNN — In the long history of colonial rule in Asia, the shadow of Denmark does not loom large. It would be fair to say that few Indians and even fewer Danes are aware that this northern European nation had a foothold in India from 1620 to 1845. That foothold was Tranquebar, a small trading … Read more
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The storm and accompanying floods this week that have killed thousands in Libya was a natural disaster, likely compounded by climate change. But the magnitude of loss in Libya is inherently political — the failure of a divided, corrupt, and autocratic government of the past decade that was hastily built around Col. Muammar Qaddafi’s decentralized … Read more
In our journey to optimal health, numbers often play a pivotal role. We count calories, measure weight, and track steps. However, a number is gradually gaining prominence in health circles, and it might reshape how we understand our body’s well-being: metabolic age. Unlike our chronological age, which counts the years we’ve been alive, our metabolic … Read more
Evaluation index The AF detection algorithm in this paper is a binary task. 0 represents non-AF sample and 1 represents AF samples. Therefore, in this paper, the binary evaluation method will be used to evaluate the results, which will be used as the standard for selecting the hyperparameters of the network model and comparing with … Read more
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It doesn’t take much effort to score a quick burst of energy through a caffeine-infused drink, gummies or snack bars that promise more pep, alertness and focus. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 80% of adults eat or drink a caffeine source every day. So, if you’re one to reach for … Read more
The pursuit of a chiseled, impressive chest is a common goal among fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders alike. This fascination with sculpting a bigger chest often leads individuals on a journey of self-improvement and physical transformation. In this article, we will explore three essential strategies to help you achieve substantial chest muscle growth and break through … Read more
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What can’t Ozempic and Wegovy do? The blockbuster semaglutide drugs have seen unprecedented demand over the past year after studies found that the medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes, were remarkably effective in helping people lose weight. Patients lost an average of 15 percent of their body mass in clinical trials that launched a … Read more
It’s no secret that once we hit 40, our skin starts going through some pretty rough changes. Those pesky crow’s feet around our eyes seem to appear out of nowhere, once-cute freckles are now joined by larger, unflattering age spots, and suddenly we have frown lines, smile lines and lip lines! Argh. Sure, there are … Read more
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Dean Steinberg, Jim, thank you for the honor of joining the SAIS community to help inaugurate this truly magnificent new home. Jim has contributed so much over his remarkable career, but his most lasting contribution is the generation of thinkers, the generation of … Read more