According to the World Health Organization (WHO), almost one-third of residential and commercial buildings are impacted by mold, totaling more than 45 million homes, businesses, and schools. Those structures that have insufficient ventilation, insulation, or heating are most at risk. But mold isn’t limited to buildings; it is often found in our cars, trucks, boats, and busses,…
‘We Need Help’: Another Cyclone Batters Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar—Cyclone Emnati crashed into the southeastern coast of Madagascar in the early hours of Wednesday, ripping roofs off houses and raising fears of flooding and food shortages in a region still recovering from the destruction inflicted by another tropical storm just weeks ago. More than 30,000 people were moved to safe accommodation before Emnati…
Jamaican Police Officer Indicted in Attempt to Smuggle Cocaine Through Florida Airport
By Eileen Kelley From South Florida Sun-Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—A veteran police officer from Jamaica was indicted after attempting to smuggle close to 3 pounds of cocaine into South Florida, a federal grand jury says. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Shelian Cherine Allen, a 42-year-old Jamaican citizen, arrived at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…
Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy: What’s the Latest Evidence?
What we Already Know Vitamin D forms from sunlight on the skin and is used by the body to absorb calcium, needed for healthy bones and teeth. Up to half of all pregnant women in the UK are deficient, which is more common in winter than in summer. Vitamin D deficiency disproportionately affects black and…
Ukraine Imposes Nationwide Martial Law, Biden Condemns ‘Unprovoked’ and ‘Unjustified Attack’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposed nationwide martial law on Thursday morning, saying Russia had targeted Ukraine’s military infrastructure as explosions were reported across the country. “This morning, President Putin announced a special military operation in Donbass. Russia has attacked our military infrastructure, our border guards,” Zelenskyy said. “Explosions were heard in many cities of Ukraine.” Ukraine’s defense…
Bolivia Flooding Kills 3 People, 7 Missing
Seven people are missing and three dead Tuesday after rains caused flooding in the Entre Rios area of southeastern Bolivia. Most of those missing are children from the town of Guaraní de Timboy. The torrential downpour occurred Sunday causing the Pilcomayo river and its tributaries to overflow their banks covering whole houses with mud and…
Ugandans Would Face Fines, Jail for Refusing COVID-19 Jab Under New Law
KAMPALA—Uganda plans to impose fines on people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and those who fail to pay could be sent to prison under a new public health law which lawmakers are scrutinising, parliament said on Tuesday. Although the East African country started administering COVID-19 jabs nearly a year ago, only about 16…
South Australian Government Pledges $25 Million to Expand Nature-Based Tourism in State
South Australian (SA) Premier Steven Marshall has announced his government will invest $25 million into nature-based tourism in the state’s regions to attract tourists and create local jobs if he is re-elected in March. Making the announcement at the Star of Greece restaurant in Port Willunga, around 35km south of Adelaide, and a previous recipient…
MSCI Details Possible Changes to Russian Indexes in Event of New Sanctions
February 24, 2022
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MSCI said it had not taken any action on Russia following a volley of sanctions by Western governments, but signalled it would consider taking steps such as freezing Russian indexes if new sanctions hurt their investability for a significant portion of global investors. U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced new sanctions on Russian elites…
EU Countries Agree to Admit Travelers Vaccinated With WHO-Approved Shots
BRUSSELS—European Union countries agreed on Tuesday to open their borders to travelers from outside the bloc who have had shots against COVID-19 authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO), easing restrictions on those who received Indian and Chinese vaccines. The EU has so far authorized vaccines produced by Pfizer-BionTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca (when produced in Europe),…
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