June2019
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Dissemination Seminar on ending Eclampsia project findings
Jun 28, 2019We live in a world where every day 830 women die while giving birth to her child from causes that are easily preventable. But it can also be scary when a mother doesn’t know what to... -
Colombia to host 2020 Copa America final
Jun 28, 2019Colombia will host the final of the 2020 Copa America they’re jointly hosting with Argentina, President Ivan Duque announced on Thursday. The South American competition between national teams has never before been hosted by two countries.... -
Flipkart plans to replace nearly 40% of its current fleet of delivery vans with electric vehicles
Jun 28, 2019Walmart Inc’s Indian unit Flipkart said late Thursday it plans to replace nearly 40% of its current fleet of delivery vans with electric vehicles (EVs) by March 2020, as part of its efforts to cut down... -
Apple Music now has more than 60 million subscribers
Jun 28, 2019Apple Inc on Thursday confirmed that the company’s streaming music service, Apple Music has more than 60 million subscribers, trailing rival Spotify Technology SA’s 100 million premium subscribers. A company spokesman confirmed the figure that Eddy... -
Working at desk is better than sitting in front of a television
Jun 28, 2019Working at a desk all day may not be as bad for heart health and longevity as sitting in front of the television after hours, according to a U.S. study that suggests not all types of... -
San Francisco becomes the first US city to ban sales of e-cigarettes
Jun 28, 2019San Francisco has become the first US city to ban sales of e-cigarettes until their health effects are clearer. Officials on Tuesday voted to ban stores selling the vaporizers and made it illegal for online retailers... -
The success of the HPV vaccination offers hope of eradicating cervical cancer
Jun 28, 2019The success of the HPV vaccination offers hope of one day eradicating cervical cancer, say scientists who carried out a major review of evidence. Vaccination against the human papillomavirus, which causes most cervical cancers, began over... -
Democrats go after Trump, differ on healthcare in debate
Jun 28, 2019Top Democratic presidential contenders launched repeated attacks on President Donald Trump during a debate on Thursday, but for a second consecutive night there was sharp disagreement over the best way to boost access to healthcare insurance... -
Spain wildfire out of control amid Europe heatwave
Jun 28, 2019A Spanish forest fire raged out of control Thursday amid a European heatwave, devouring land as hundreds of firefighters battled through the night, local authorities said. The blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon in Torre del Espanol... -
Cardi B denies strip club brawl charges
Jun 28, 2019Rap superstar Cardi B on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to attempted assault charges including two felonies filed in connection with her alleged involvement in a New York strip club brawl. “Not guilty sir; honor,” the 26-year-old...
