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The World Health Organization said it is working with China to manage the risks of COVID-19 surging again as people travel for Lunar New Year celebrations but the country’s response continues to be challenged by a lack of data.COVID-19 is spreading unchecked in China after the country lifted its zero-COVID policy in December, but the WHO said it still does not have enough information from China to make a full assessment of the dangers of the surge.That is also an issue in working with China on how to mitigate the risks of travel ahead of the Lunar New Year public…

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines for evaluating and treating childhood obesity for the first time in 15 years, recommending early and intensive treatment — which includes medications and surgery for some young patients. The new guidance provides more options for children and parents, according to experts, and shifts away from the longstanding practice of “watchful waiting” to a more proactive treatment approach. The report, published in Pediatrics on Jan. 9, defines obesity as a “complex and often persistent chronic disease” that affects the health of over 14.4 million children and adolescents, making it one of the most…

The discovery in central Poland of hundreds of objects that were most likely hidden by their Jewish owners during World War II provided a rare and precious find, officials said Wednesday.Around 400 items, including silver-plated menorahs, hanukkiahs, tableware and daily use items were uncovered in the city of Lodz last month during the renovation of a house and yard.”Those residents who buried these items did so most likely thinking that they would one day return for them, that they would be able to retrieve them,” Lodz Deputy Mayor Adam Pustelnik said.GERMAN COURT CONVICTS 97-YEAR-OLD WOMAN OF WORKING AS SECRETARY TO…

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NASA said a new analysis of distant galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed what may be the most chemically primitive galaxy identified thus far. The research shows the galaxies are extremely young and share some similarities to “green peas,” which are a rare class of small galaxies near home.”With detailed chemical fingerprints of these early galaxies, we see that they include what might be the most primitive galaxy identified so far. At the same time, we can connect these galaxies from the dawn of the universe to similar ones nearby, which we can study in much greater…

Whether it’s $5 from a lottery scratch-off or a couple thousand dollars from a tax refund, unexpected money is usually a welcome event for people on any budget.While that cash can sometimes be a lifeline to those who need to cover immediate bills and expenses, often it’s a nice little boost that you may be tempted to use without caution or planning. Of course, the size of the cash windfall and your own financial situation may completely change how you decide to spend it. But in any case, having the right mindset around extra cash can help you avoid squandering the…

Michelle Yeoh, Angela Bassett and Jennifer Coolidge — all women who are 60 or older — had a big night at the Golden Globe Awards.Each star won in her category on Tuesday, Jan. 10, a striking development in an industry where major roles for older women are scarce and aging isn’t exactly celebrated.For example, only three of the top 100 movies in 2019 featured a leading or co-leading role filled by a woman over 45, according to the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.In her acceptance speech for best performance by an actress in a motion picture, Yeoh mentioned…

Tim Robberts | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesOn Jan. 18, the first benefit checks of 2023 will go out to beneficiaries whose birthdates fall on the 11th through 20th of their birth month. Those beneficiaries can expect their benefit checks on the third Wednesday of every month.On Jan. 25, benefits will be paid to beneficiaries who were born on the 21st to 31st of their birth month. Those beneficiaries can expect their benefit checks on the fourth Wednesday of every month.Other beneficiaries are scheduled to receive their Social Security benefits on the third of every month if they also receive Supplemental…

Authorities in Flagler County, Florida, are overseeing the removal of a 21-foot orca that beached itself on the coast.The orca, which beached itself and subsequently died on the coast of Jungle Hut Park, is currently undergoing a necropsy and removal process.WATCH: DRONE FOOTAGE SHOWS TIGER SHARK SWIMMING SEVERAL FEET FROM BEACHGOERS — AND THEY DON’T KNOW IT “Deputies are on scene south of Jungle Hut Park in Palm Coast after a 21-foot orca whale beached itself this morning. It has since lost its life,” the sheriff’s department said via social media.The Flagler County Sheriff’s Department has enlisted outside help in…

LONDON: The British and Japanese prime ministers signed what Downing Street called a “hugely significant” new defence deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan as the pair met in London on Wednesday (Jan 11). Rishi Sunak and Fumio Kishida signed the agreement at the Tower of London, with the UK leader telling his guest “the relationship between our two countries is stronger than ever, not just across trade and security but also our values”. The agreement is the latest sign of the UK’s growing interest in the Asia-Pacific region, and Tokyo’s efforts to strengthen its alliances to face the…