On August 27, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 10,000 doses of the mpox (formerly referred to as “Monkeypox”) vaccine to the Government of Nigeria to support its efforts in responding to the current mpox outbreak. Mpox is an infectious viral disease that occurs in humans and animals. It can be transmitted through close contact including sexual interactions. The prevention of mpox is through vaccination. Individuals of 18 years of age and older are determined to be at high risk for mpox infection and highly recommended to take the vaccine. The vaccine is a…
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Reports have now confirmed that Juventus’ Federico Chiesa is poised to make a move to a top Premier League side in the 2024 transfer window. Liverpool are reportedly considering a late move for Juventus star Federico Chiesa in the summer 2024 transfer window amidst interests from other clubs like Barcelona.The 26-year-old Italian has been seeking a new club this summer, as Juventus has informed him that he is not part of their future plans, and new manager Thiago Motta is reportedly not impressed with him. With the transfer window closing in four days, Liverpool is exploring the possibility of signing…
The White Sox announced Tuesday that they’ve designated right-handed reliever John Brebbia for assignment and optioned third baseman Bryan Ramos to Triple-A Charlotte. Their roster spots will go to infielder Jacob Amaya, who the Sox recently claimed off waivers, and right-hander Prelander Berroa, who’s being recalled from Charlotte.It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Brebbia, who signed a one-year, $5.5M deal with the Sox over the winter. He started the season with five scoreless appearances and was generally sharp through mid-May before enduring a massive three-week slump. He righted the ship in early June and went on a dominant six-week stretch in…
Kyiv, Ukraine – Russia’s aerial attack on Ukraine was colossal. Moving in waves from several directions and at different speeds and heights, 127 missiles and 109 drones attacked 15 of Ukraine’s 24 regions. The attack is being seen in Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s revenge for Kyiv’s daring incursion into the western Russian region of Kursk that began in early August and has resulted in the apparent takeover of more than 1,000sq kilometres (386sq miles). “He is a vindictive person, he got offended,” General Lieutenant Ihor Romanenko, ex-deputy head of the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, told Al…
Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a new indictment against Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity on former presidents. The new indictment removes a section of the indictment that dealt with Trump’s interactions with the Justice Department, an area of conduct for which the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion last month said Trump was entitled to immunity from prosecution. The updated criminal case no longer lists as a co-conspirator Jeffrey Clark, a Justice Department official who championed…
Ambassador Tremont launched the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) on August 26. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Tremont congratulated the succeeding applicants, ‘I am thrilled to see so many courageous and inspiring women from across the country…. I say you are courageous because starting a business is scary and full of uncertainty and challenges. You are also inspiring because you looked around and wanted to make a better life for yourself, your family, and your community with your talents and ideas.’ AWE is a global entrepreneurial empowerment program that supports women with the knowledge, networks, and access required to launch…
Chelsea Football Club and Victor Osimhen have reportedly reached an agreement for a deal within a few hours of the end of the 2024 summer transfer window.Sky Sport Italian-based journalist, Rudi Galeti confirmed in a post on his official X account, that Chelsea and Victor Osimhen have both reached an agreement after it was reported that he has ruled out the possibility of going to Saudi Arabia. He also confirmed that Napoli expects a better offer from the Blues which is better than their initial proposal of loan move for the rest of the season.Talksports chief correspondent, Ben Jacobs also…
The Reds announced that left-hander Nick Lodolo has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 24, due to a left middle finger sprain. Right-hander Casey Legumina was recalled in a corresponding move.To this point, the Reds haven’t provided any information about how long Lodolo is expected to be out, but it’s a frustrating development nonetheless. This will be the lefty’s fourth IL stint of the season, as he has already made separate trips there due to left calf tenosynovitis, a left groin strain and a left finger blister. This latest IL trip, whether it proves to be…
France’s President Emmanuel Macron launched a new round of talks with political party leaders on Tuesday to find a way to form a new government and appoint a prime minister. The French political system was thrown into chaos on Monday night when, following a weekend of talks between party leaders, Macron refused to appoint the candidate proposed for prime minister by the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance. While the NFP won the most seats in the recent parliamentary elections, it did not win an overall majority. The NFP, which is made up of the parties France Unbowed (LFI), the…
Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport. Delta said it was working with local authorities to investigate what happened at the wheel and brake shop. WSB-TV reported that a tire on a plane exploded. The television station cited unnamed sources. Several Atlanta fire units and police responded to the maintenance hangar near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after 5 a.m., The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. “The Delta family is heartbroken at the loss of two team members and the injury of another following an incident…