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Autoridades alertan sobre el metapneumovirus humano: qué es y cómo prevenirlo

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

Las autoridades sanitarias emitieron una alerta sobre un virus que, aunque no es nuevo, su contagio se ha hecho más frecuente en las pasadas semanas. Según datos de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades, el metapneumovirus humano (HMPV) “puede causar enfermedades de las vías respiratorias superiores e inferiores en personas de todas las edades, especialmente en niños pequeños, adultos mayores y personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados”. La agencia anunció en su página web que se realizan al menos dos tipos de pruebas para detectarlo: de antígenos y molecular. ¿CUÁLES SON LOS SÍNTOMAS? TosFiebreCongestión nasalDificultad para respirarDe acuerdo con la cirujana general, Nuria L...

Trapped by Sudan fighting, dozens of infants, toddlers and children died in Khartoum orphanage

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum. (AP Photo) This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum. (AP Photo) CAIRO (AP) — At least 60 infants, toddlers and older children perished over the past six weeks while trapped in harrowing conditions in an orphanage in Sudan’s capital as fighting raged outside.Most died from lack of food and from fever. Twenty-six died in two days over the weekend.The extent of the children’s suffering emerged from interviews with more than a dozen doctors, volunteers, health officials and workers at the Al-Mayqoma orphanage. The Associated Press also reviewed dozens of documents, images, and videos showing the deteriorating conditions at the facility.Video...

Swiss fashion house Bally names Simone Bellotti design director; 1st collection debuts in September

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Simone Bellotti, a long-time member of the Gucci design team, was named design director at Bally on Wednesday as the 172-year-old Swiss fashion house continues a process of rejuvenation.Bellotti, a Milan native, will debut his first collection during Milan Fashion Week in September. Bellotti spent 16 years at Gucci before joining Bally last October. He previously worked at Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta and Gianfranco Ferre where he learned Ferre’s architectural approach to fashion design. Bellotti “brings with him a deep understanding of both ready-to-wear tailoring and accessories craftmanship,’’ Bally said in a statement, adding that while at Gucci Bellotti “developed his keen obsession with detail, interpreting archival references in innovative directions.’’Bellotti succeeds U.S. designer Rhuigi Villasenor, who left Bally earlier this month after one-year tenure during which he helped boost the brand’s visibility as it returned to the runway following a 20-year...

US, Europe working on voluntary AI code of conduct as calls grow for regulation

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age and Competition, left, shakes hands with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a stakeholder event, in connection to the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting between Europe and the United States, in Lulea, Sweden, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via AP) Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age and Competition, left, shakes hands with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a stakeholder event, in connection to the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting between Europe and the United States, in Lulea, Sweden, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via AP) ...

Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the procedure remains illegal in the state in most cases.In a 6-3 ruling, the high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a “medical emergency” before a doctor can perform an abortion. The court said this language conflicts with a previous ruling it issued in March. That ruling found the Oklahoma Constitution provides an “inherent right of a pregnant woman to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to preserve her life.”The laws struck down Wednesday both included a civil-enforcement mechanism that allowed citizens to sue someone who either performed or helped someone perform an abortion.“Despite the court’s decisions today on SB 1603 and HB 4327, Oklahoma’s 1910 law prohibiting abortion remains in place,” Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement. “Except for certain circumstances outlined in that ...

Video: avión chino de guerra y avión estadounidense protagonizan peligroso cruce en el aire

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

WASHINGTON DC – Un avión de combate chino voló directamente frente a la nariz de un avión de reconocimiento estadounidense sobre el Mar de China Meridional el sábado, dijo el martes el Departamento de Defensa, otro de un número creciente de incidentes que involucran aviones y barcos militares chinos.La “maniobra innecesariamente agresiva” del J-16 chino obligó al RC-125 de EEUU a volar a través de la estela turbulenta del avión de combate, según el Pentágono, que publicó un video del encuentro.El Pentágono dijo que el avión estadounidense estaba “realizando operaciones seguras y de rutina… en el espacio aéreo internacional, en conformidad con el derecho internacional”.En respuesta, el portavoz del Minister...

Heyward to become music director of Mostly Mozart, which will get new name

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathon Heyward will succeed Louis Langrée as music director of Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Orchestra, which will be given a new and as yet undetermined name by the summer of 2024.The 30-year-old conductor will start a three-year contract in 2024, the performing arts organization said Wednesday.Founded in 1966, the Mostly Mozart Orchestra has had a reduced presence in Lincoln Center’s summer programming in recent years. Lincoln Center in 1996 cut the Mostly Mozart schedule from seven weeks to four. The orchestra gave 15 performances last summer. There are 14 scheduled this summer, including 12 in renovated David Geffen Hall.Heyward will work with Shanta Thake, Lincoln Center’s chief artistic officer, to integrate the orchestra into the larger Summer for the City festival.Langrée, 62, is entering his last summer as music director, a position he assumed in 2003. He replaced Gerard Schwarz, who had been music director since 1984.Heyward becomes music director of the...

Body of Missouri ER doctor found across Arkansas state line, brother says

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

This undated photo released by the Cassville Missouri Police Dept., shows a portrait of Dr. John Forsyth. Authorities in the small town of Cassville, Mo., are searching for the emergency room physician Dr. Forsyth a week-and-a-half after his mysterious disappearance. (Cassville Missouri Police via AP) This undated photo released by the Cassville Missouri Police Dept., shows a portrait of Dr. John Forsyth. Authorities in the small town of Cassville, Mo., are searching for the emergency room physician Dr. Forsyth a week-and-a-half after his mysterious disappearance. (Cassville Missouri Police via AP) A missing emergency room doctor from Missouri has been found dead in northwestern Arkansas, his brother said, but que...

5-year-old missing out of Aurora since Tuesday

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are looking for a 5-year-old who was reported missing on Tuesday.The Aurora Police Department is asking the public to look out for 5-year-old Maha. She was reported missing on May 30. Family’s truck and trailer stolen from hotel parking lot APD also included a photo of Maha's mother Alexus, who is the primary caretaker.A 5-year-old out of Aurora was reported missing on May 30. She may be with her mother, Alexus, who is pictured. (Aurora Police Department)Five-year-old Maha was reported missing since May 30 out of Aurora. She may be with her mother, Alexus. (Aurora Police Department) It is not confirmed if Maha is with Alexus, but APD is asking that if you see Alexus and Maha together, contact 911.Anyone with information on Maha's whereabouts is asked to contact the Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Nuggets-inspired street sign to be renamed Wednesday

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:03:29 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- In celebration of the Denver Nuggets' advancement to the NBA Finals, the city is hosting a ceremonial renaming of a street sign in the team's honor.Mayor Hancock and employees of the city and county of Denver will gather with special guests from the Nuggets Wednesday morning for the unveiling. Nuggets mural on Colfax catching attention Rocky the mascot and the dancers will be there, along with their official DJ "Paws the Music" on Bannock Street Plaza for the ceremony, which begins at 11:30 a.m.FOX31 will be streaming the event at 11:30 a.m. on the website and in the app for viewers to be the first in the know.No further details had been released about the street sign or its new name as of Wednesday morning.