A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There’s been over 17,500 cases of the nationally notifiable condition reported this year as of Oct. 5, according to CDC data. The CDC says that figure is more than five times higher than the number of cases reported at the same time in 2023. It’s also substantially higher than the 10,879 cases reported at the same time in 2019, and the…
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WASHINGTON, USA – The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) signed an agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for a EUR 10 million new contribution to replenish the IDB’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Pipeline Accelerator Trust Fund (ACL). This financing will allow the ACL to continue supporting countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement targets, while placing a greater emphasis on the region’s most acute climate challenges. The ACL will continue prioritising small and vulnerable countries in the region. At the same time, it will have a much larger climate…
Smallgod, Amaarae and Mugeez LyricsThe lyrics of “Azonto Fiesta” by Smallgod featuring Amaarae and Mugeez emphasize having a good time, letting loose, and enjoying the moment with friends. Azonto Fiesta, the third track on Smallgod’s Road To Fuego EP, celebrates Ghanaian Azonto dance, a lively and energetic party atmosphere, with an upbeat Afrobeat rhythm that encourages dance, life celebration, and positive vibes.Road To Fuego EP Cover ArtSmallgod, Amaarae & Mugeez – Azonto Fiesta LyricsIf you sexy and you know it clap your handsI just wanna see you we just dance dance danceIf you sexy and you know it clap your…
As he heads into his age-36 season, Kevin Durant will not be taking the money just yet.Shams Charania of ESPN reported Friday in an appearance on “NBA Today” that the Phoenix Suns All-Star will not be signing an extension with the team before the Oct. 21 deadline (set for the day before the new season begins). Charania added that Durant is only eligible for a one-year extension right now, but can get a two-year extension from the Suns by waiting until next year.Durant is currently signed with Phoenix for $51.2 million this season and $54.7 million next season. The former…
Claims that Yahya Sinwar was hiding in tunnels surrounded by captives, beneath civilian centres in Gaza, were used to justify Israel’s genocidal assault on the enclave. The Hamas chief’s killing, above ground, following a firefight with Israeli forces, undermines many of the narratives that have come from Israeli officials and news outlets over the past year. Meenakshi Ravi discusses the significance of this moment with Tariq Nafi. Contributor: Mouin Rabbani – Analyst Israel & the UN – A Broken Relationship The genocide in Gaza has seen the UN at its weakest and most ineffective – and Israel is twisting the…
The traffic leaving Dodger Stadium might not be quite as bad as it was Sunday. The New York Mets probably sent some fans home early. They jumped out to a quick lead on a grand slam by Mark Vientos and evened the National League Championship Series with a 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2. Many fans were likely still in their vehicles on the way to the game when the Dodgers suddenly found themselves facing a deficit — a reversal of Game 1 when the Mets trailed early in a 9-0 loss. The Mets surpassed that…
– Guyana and the US commit to advance energy cooperation GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Guyana’s economic landscape is expanding to include a broader spectrum of industries and opportunities, president Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, announced during an interview on The Swift Hour, a programme hosted by Concordia co-founder, president and CEO Matthew Swift. Recognising the role of the United States and China as key contributors to Guyana’s economic growth, president Ali added that now, a more diversified portfolio of companies are in play, and noted that historically, China’s influence dominated the region, partly due to limited competition from other countries. “Today, Chinese financing…
Khaid LyricsGet ready to groove to the latest hit from Neville Records’ very own Khaid, Orobo is the infectious song that will have you singing along to its catchy lyrics in no time.Khaid – Orobo LyricsIntroMhm (Sig—)’Mergen’, ‘mergen’, ‘mergen’, ‘mergen’, ‘mergen’, emergency’Mergen’, ‘mergen’, ‘mergen’, ‘mergen’, ‘mergen’, emergency(Signal)Verse 1I want to lick you, Selena, ohMy baby from Argentina, ohMoney dey like abacha, so, I will give you whatever, ohOtumokpor dey like John Cena, ohGirly wey I meet for Tinder, ohNo need to carry bend-down-selеct, you go wear Casablanca, ohPre-ChorusMy baby dance for me, ko gbе fun, my girly, start to do…
While the Dallas Cowboys get a week off to pick up the pieces after a 38-point loss to the Detroit Lions, the rest of the NL East hopes to avoid a similar fate in Week 7. These three players could help them do it.Saquon Barkley (RB) Philadelphia EaglesDoes anyone really think Barkley won’t come up big against his old team? The NFL’s fourth-leading rusher started his career with the Giants after New York drafted him second overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. He missed 25 of a possible 83 regular season games as a Giant but still managed 7,311 yards…
Sirens are activated across Israel’s north as ‘large volley of rockets’ is fired towards several areas, including Haifa.A drone has hit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s holiday home in the country’s north, Al Jazeera has confirmed, triggering air raid sirens across Israel, including the main city of Tel Aviv. Netanyahu’s spokesman said one of three drones launched from Lebanon hit Netanyahu’s residence in the town of Caesarea on Saturday, adding that he was not in the vicinity and there were no casualties. The two other drones were intercepted, the Israeli military said, adding that a total of more than 100…