newarab (2024-02-26). Police beatings of pro-Palestinian schoolchildren spark outrage in Italy. newarab.com Footage of police beating Student marches were blocked by police in the Tuscan cities of Florence and Pisa, with images of officers vigorously using their truncheons on school-age protesters in Pisa triggering outrage on social media and from politicians. | The videos showed the studen…

Staff (2024-02-26). Headlines for February 26, 2024. democracynow.org 2-Month-Old Infant Dies of Starvation as Israel Blocks Aid, Gazans Face Famine, Netanyahu Reaffirms Plan to Take Control of Gaza; Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh Resigns, Biden Administration Condemns Israeli Plans for Settlement Expansion in Occupied West Bank, "I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide": U.S. Military Member Dies After Setting Himself on Fire in Protest, NYT Investigating Israeli Freelancer's Anti-Palestinian Social Media History, U.S. and U.K. Air Forces Attack Houthi Targets as Yemenis Take to Street in Solidarity with Gaza, Trump Beats Nikki Haley on Her Home Turf of So…

UN Children's Fund (2024-02-26). Philippines: Social media influencers take on challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild to protect children from online abuse and exploitation. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: UN Children's Fund | Clark, Pampanga, 24 February 2024 — As the country wraps up this year's Safer Internet Month, UNICEF Philippines awarded the first-ever annual badge of recognition to digital influencers who accepted the challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild. They have lent their unique creative platforms and reach to fight for the rights of every child in the country, especially the most vulnerable to online abuse and exploitation. | The Creators #ForEveryChild — AJ Bacar, Anina Rubio, Buji Babiera, Cat Triviño, Ginger Arboleda, Inka Magnaye, Jing Ruiz, Karl Ba…

albawaba (2024-02-26). 'RIP Aaron Bushnell'! Airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in US. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Unconfirmed reports emerged on social media, where online users allegedly said that Aaron Bushnell, the US Air Force member who set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, on Sunday succumbed to his wounds. The story and the video of Aaron Bushnell are believed to have been first reported and shared by independent journalist Talia Jane, who also reportedly announced the death of the US Air Force member.His last words were "Free Palestine," pro-Palestinian activists mourned the US Air Force member after he set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy and was seriously injured.A…

newarab (2024-02-26). X platform disrupted in Pakistan for week after election. newarab.com Nationwide disruption to social media platform X passed the one-week mark in The platform, formerly known as Twitter, was downed last Saturday after a

Staff (2024-02-26). Kashmiri Pandit professor in UK denied entry to India to attend event on invitation of Karnataka govt. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru : A professor of Indian origin at the University of Westminster in the United Kingdom who was invited by the Karnataka Government to attend an event here was denied entry when she landed at Bengaluru airport and was then deported, according to her posts on social media platform X. Professor Nitasha Kaul, a Kashmiri …

albawaba (2024-02-26). The New York Times slammed amid Aaron Bushnell article. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – American News outlet, The New York Times is under fire among pro-Palestine activists amid publishing an article about the devastating Aaron Bushnell incident that took place in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC The man in question set himself on fire after allegedly "Not being complacent with the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza".With many users on X (formerly Twitter) taking to the platform to voice their concern and devastation with the matter, several of them are slamming The New York Times for how they handled the Aaron Bushnell situation: The New York Times slammed amid Aaron Bus…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-26). Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: February 22 is World Encephalitis Day. Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system acting up. That's why Dr. Sarosh Irani, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and researcher, says it's essential to recognize World Encephalitis Day. "A number of physicians, and certainly the public, are not aware of encephalitis as an entity. Yet, it is a medical emergency,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-26). Dengue fever: A Mayo Clinic expert explains the mosquito-borne infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil have prompted public health officials to launch an immunization campaign targeting children ages 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist. "Wherever you have a significant number of mosquitoes and warm hot environments is where you see dengue transmission." Watch: Dr. Stacey…

albawaba (2024-02-24). Turkish KAAN fighter aircraft outshines the F-16. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Foreign media sources have shifted their attention to Turkey's own combat aircraft, KAAN, since it continues to receive a lot of interest on social media globally. There are rumors that Turkey's intention to swap out the F-16 for the KAAN and its export potential has sparked curiosity, especially in Asian nations.Chinese television and the Japanese news network ANN have both focused on KAAN's recent successes, generating interest from viewers in their respective countries. Japanese social media users have been especially outspoken in their support of Turkey's military technological advancements and ind…

newarab (2024-02-24). X platform disrupted in Pakistan for week after election. newarab.com Nationwide disruption to social media platform X passed the one-week mark in The platform, formerly known as Twitter, was downed last Saturday after a

albawaba (2024-02-24). Elon Musk Unveils XMail: first competitor to Gmail. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Elon Musk has declared his desire to start a new email service that will directly compete with Google's Gmail, a move that is sure to upend the IT industry. The information was made public by Musk on his platform X in a social media post where he hinted to the release of a product called "XMail."This new effort expands Musk's portfolio of disruptive inventions; earlier this year, his initiative xAI unveiled Grok, an AI project meant to compete with ChatGPT.Musk has not disclosed many details about the future email service, including its features or anticipated launch date. Industry insiders predict tha…

albawaba (2024-02-24). Saweetie celebrates "pretty bitches" in new single "Richtivities" albawaba.com Saweetie, the rap sensation who has been nominated for multiple awards, has just released her new single "Richtivities" under ICY/Warner Records.The song is a catchy and confident anthem that celebrates the lavish lifestyle of "pretty bitches" who are successful, independent, and unapologetic."Richtivities" is a departure from Saweetie's previous hits, such as "Tap In" and "Best Friend", as it showcases a more soulful and smooth side of her rap skills.pic.twitter.com/v3Z8ZfeH65— The Female Rap Room (@girlsinrap) Febr…

Liyuan Tao, Jue Liu (2024-02-24). Correspondence] The INSPIRE study: RSV infection during infancy. thelancet.com The effect of respiratory viral infections (eg, respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] infection, influenza, and COVID-19) in early life on the onset of childhood diseases (eg, asthma, mental health disorders, and childhood cancer) is of great concern globally. However, the challenges facing researchers, paediatricians, and policy makers are a short supply of evidence from well designed observational studies and inconsistent results in randomised controlled trials (RCTs). We were pleased to see that Christian Rosas-Salazar and colleagues1 used a combination of passive and active surveillance to better detect exposure…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-24). Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: February 22 is World Encephalitis Day. Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system acting up. That's why Dr. Sarosh Irani, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and researcher, says it's essential to recognize World Encephalitis Day. "A number of physicians, and certainly the public, are not aware of encephalitis as an entity. Yet, it is a medical emergency,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-24). Dengue fever: A Mayo Clinic expert explains the mosquito-borne infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil have prompted public health officials to launch an immunization campaign targeting children ages 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist. "Wherever you have a significant number of mosquitoes and warm hot environments is where you see dengue transmission." Watch: Dr. Stacey…