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Coronavirus: five ways some states have used the pandemic to curtail human rights and democracy
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, at least 95 countries declared a national emergency, empowering governments to act in ways they would not normally to protect citizens. Such exceptional periods pose major risks for democracy and human rights, providing opportunities for leaders and states to consolidate power. Here areContinue Reading
Sounders erase late 2-0 deficit, shock Minnesota United 3-2, to advance to MLS Cup Final
The defending MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders looked down and out, trailing 2-0 to Minnesota United FC with just 15 minutes to play, but after two quick goals before added time, Gustav Svensson capped the comeback with a goal that won Seattle the Western Conference title game, 3-2, and sentContinue Reading
France Handed Awkward Draw, England To Face Poland In 2022 World Cup Qualifying | Football News
The groups for the qualifying stages for the 2022 FIFA World Cup were announced on Monday.© AFP Holders France were handed an awkward draw in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup on Monday, with Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina standing in their way on the road to the finals inContinue Reading
Toronto FC’s Alejandro Pozuelo named 2020 MLS MVP
With 9 goals and 10 assists in 23 games, Toronto FC’s Alejandro Pozuelo has been named the 2020 Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player. Alexi Lalas and Stu Holden look back at his best highlights, and break down how he stood out above the rest in his second season inContinue Reading
Are ‘immunity passports’ a good idea?
BaLL LunLa/Shutterstock Vaccinations against COVID-19 are getting underway in England and will soon follow elsewhere. This is great news, but just the start of a long programme that could extend well into the middle of 2021 – and beyond. In the meantime, the number of people protected from symptomatic COVIDContinue Reading
Pandemic Brings Early Crowds to Christmas Tree Farms
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‘I wish I was wearing a filter right now’: why tweens need more emotional support to deal with social media
Chinnapong/Shutterstock Many eight- to 12-year-olds are now heavy users of social media such as Instagram and Snapchat – even though most platforms require users to be 13 or over. However, concern over young people’s use of social media tends to focus on older teenagers or young adults – rather thanContinue Reading
Editing the DNA of human embryos could protect us from future pandemics
We could edit our genes to make us more resistance to viruses. Natali_ Mis/Shutterstock Hollywood blockbusters such as X-men, Gattaca and Jurassic World have explored the intriguing concept of “germline genome editing” – a biomolecular technique that can alter the DNA of sperm, eggs or embryos. If you remove aContinue Reading
‘Is it safe to have more than one type of COVID vaccine?’ and other questions answered by an immunologist
If we are ever to return to some semblance of normality, then the world’s population needs to be immune to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But with so many different vaccines in production, questions are undoubtedly going to be raised, such as can I still have a vaccine ifContinue Reading
The rise of commercial milk formulas and why it matters for the world’s women and children
Infant formula sales have doubled between 2005 and 2019. 279photo Studio/ Shutterstock Breastfeeding can play an especially important role in early-life nutrition. It can benefit children’s future school performance and economic prospects in later life, as well as the mother’s health. Health authorities across the world endorse the World HealthContinue Reading