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Move to electric vehicles could save nearly 90,000 lives in US by 2050, study says

2023-06-11 19:31:23

Replacing gas-guzzling vehicles with zero-emissions electric cars in the US by 2035 could prevent 89,300 premature deaths by 2050, according to the American Lung Association.The transition requires clean noncombustion electricity sources and would result in 2.2 million fewer asthma attacks, 10.7 million fewer lost workdays, and $978 billion in public health benefits. Transportation is a major source of air and carbon pollution.The Biden administration, auto industry, and federal government are taking steps to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. Several states have adopted or are considering policies for all new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035.The report emphasizes the positive impact of clean air policies on health, climate, and job creation.

Egypt bans Dutch archaeology team from Saqqara due to museum's ‘Afrocentric' exhibition

2023-06-11 19:31:27

Dutch museum banned from excavating in Egypt's Saqqara necropolis after controversial exhibition. The National Museum of Antiquities (RMO) in Leiden received criticism from Egyptian authorities for its "Afrocentric" approach in the exhibition "Kemet: Egypt in Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul & Funk."The museum's archaeologists, who have worked at Saqqara for decades, were denied a permit for the next excavation season. Saqqara, known for its ancient pyramid and significant discoveries, has been excavated by the museum for over 40 years. The museum aims to engage in dialogue with Egyptian authorities regarding the issue.Egypt has previously objected to portrayals of its ancient history, including the recent "Queen Cleopatra" docuseries.

Doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of

2023-06-02 19:31:00

Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have surged this spring, causing respiratory infections similar to RSV, influenza, and the pandemic. HMPV has affected young children and seniors, filling hospital intensive care units. Unlike the pandemic and the flu, there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for HMPV.Doctors focus on managing symptoms in seriously ill patients. HMPV is as prevalent as the flu and RSV but remains relatively unknown. Testing for HMPV is uncommon outside hospitals, making it difficult to gauge its true impact. Vaccine development for HMPV is underway, and healthcare providers need greater awareness of the virus.

单词：
metapneumovirus
偏肺病毒
surged
n.巨涌,汹涌,澎湃
vi.汹涌,澎湃,振荡,滑脱,放松
vt.使汹涌奔腾,急放
respiratory
adj. 呼吸的,呼吸用的
RSV
rsv感染; 呼吸道合胞病毒感染;
influenza
n. <医>流行性感冒
prevalent
adj.普遍的,流行的
gauge
n.标准尺,规格,量规,量表
v.测量
underway
adj. 在进行中的

Here are all the AI updates Microsoft announced at its developers conference keynote

Microsoft announced several AI updates at its annual Build developer conference. Bing, powered by AI, has seen increased user engagement and daily app downloads. ChatGPT, the popular chatbot tool, will now integrate Bing search results, deepening the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI.Bing chat conversations will feature third-party plug-ins, allowing users to take actions directly from search results. The AI "Co-pilot" will be expanded across Windows 11, providing personalized answers and suggestions. Microsoft is also focused on user safety, using new technology to determine if images are AI generated.

单词：
updates
n. 补充资料,更新材料
conference
n. 会议
讨论, 商谈
keynote
n. 主音；主旨；基调
vt. 给…定基调；说明基本政策
vi. 作主旨发言
engagement
n.约会,婚约,诺言,交战,接站,雇拥,[机]接合
chatbot
聊天机器人
plug-ins
n. 插件；插件程序；外挂程序（plugin的复数形式）
Co-pilot
副驾驶员;自动驾驶仪

Halle Bailey shares a tough moment she had filming ‘Little Mermaid'

2023-06-02 19:31:08

Halle Bailey, known for her role as Ariel in the live-action "The Little Mermaid," shared behind-the-scenes footage from the film on Instagram. In the video, she discusses the challenges of filming the iconic song sequence and expressing Ariel's emotions.Bailey's performance has received positive reviews, and the movie has performed well at the box office. She will next be seen in the film adaptation of "The Color Purple" as a young Nettie. The movie is set to release on Christmas Day.&nbsp;

单词：
Mermaid
n. 美人鱼（传说中的）；女子游泳健将
footage
n. 连续镜头；英尺长度；以尺计算长度
Instagram
iconic
adj. [计]图标的，形象的
adaptation
n. 适应,适合
改编，改写
改编本，改写本
box office
票房
Nettie
n. 内蒂(Janet的昵称)(f.)

State Farm stops home insurance sales in California, citing wildfire risks

2023-05-29 19:31:04

State Farm has halted new home insurance sales in California, citing wildfire risks and high construction costs. The decision, effective May 27, does not impact existing auto insurance policies. California's history of wildfires and increasing catastrophe exposure, along with challenging reinsurance market conditions, led to State Farm's move.The company aims to strengthen its financial position and will work with regulators and lawmakers to address market capacity. Existing State Farm customers will not be affected by the decision.

单词
citie
vt.引用,引证,提名表扬
halted
n.停止,暂停,中断
vt.使停止,使立定
vi.立定,停止,踌躇,有缺点
catastrophe
n.大灾难,大祸
reinsurance
n. 再保险,再保险金额
capacity
n.容量,生产量,容量,智能,才能,能力,接受力,地位

Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone dropped while taking selfie

2023-05-29 19:31:08

A government official in India has been suspended for draining a reservoir to retrieve a phone he dropped while taking a selfie. Over 2 million liters of water were pumped out of the Paralkot reservoir over four days.Rajesh Vishwas, the official, claims to have sought permission to drain the water and insists it was from the overflow section and not usable. However, his employer suspended him for misusing his position and wasting water during a time of severe heat.

单词
drains
n. 吸血；排水沟（drain的复数）
v. 放出，排出（drain的第三人称单数）
reservoir
n.水库,蓄水池
retrieve
v.重新得到
n.找回
selfie
n. 自拍照
suspended
adj. 暂停的，缓期的(宣判)；悬浮的
liters
n. [解]通路；[解]导管
2 million liters
200万升
Paralkot
帕拉尔科特
claims
n. 权利要求；要求，请求权；债权；索赔（claim的复数形式）
v. 要求；主张（claim的第三人称单数形式）
overflow
n.溢出,超值,泛滥,充满,洋溢
v.(使)泛滥,(使)溢出,(使)充溢
suspended
adj. 暂停的，缓期的(宣判)；悬浮的
misusing
v.误用,错用,滥用,虐待
n.误用,错用,滥用,误用之实例

Zika Virus Infection Fast Facts
2023-05-28 19:31:29

Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness causing birth defects and neurological problems. No vaccine or medication is available. Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis. Infection during pregnancy can lead to microcephaly.Brazil had a major outbreak in 2015, prompting a public health emergency. Pregnant women were advised to avoid affected areas. The CDC deactivated its Zika emergency response in 2017.

单词
mosquito-borne
蚊传播的
neurological
adj. 神经学的;神经病学的
rash
n. 发疹，疹子
adj. 太急速的；鲁莽的；轻率的
conjunctivitis
n. 结膜炎
microcephaly
n. 头小畸型
Brazil
n. 巴西
deactivated
vt. 解除动员,使无效,复员,使不活动

Another death, more cases of vision loss linked to contaminated eye drops, CDC reports

2023-05-24 19:31:25

The CDC has reported additional cases of vision loss and deaths linked to bacterial contamination in recalled eye drops. Four deaths and 14 cases of vision loss have been reported in connection with infections caused by a rare drug-resistant bacteria.Patients used various brands of eye drops, with EzriCare Artificial Tears being the most common. The CDC has identified 81 patients in 18 states affected by the infections. The FDA and CDC have advised consumers to stop using the recalled products and seek medical care if experiencing symptoms.The bacteria can spread even among those who haven't used the eye drops, especially in healthcare settings. An FDA inspection found sterilization issues at the manufacturer's facility in India.

CDC
abbr. 疾病防治中心（Centers for Disease Control）；（美）市民民防团（Citizens ' Defense Corps）；控制数据公司（Control Data Corp）
contaminated
v. 污染
resistant
adj. 有抵抗力的, 抵抗的
eye drops
眼药水；滴眼剂
recalled
vt.回忆,回想,记起,取消
n.召回
inspection
n.检查,视察
sterilization
n. 杀菌,绝育
FDA
abbr. Pure Food and Drug Administration <美><正>食品及药物管理局

Amazon is changing its deliveries behind the scenes to cut shipping times
2023-05-22 07:31:43

Amazon is restructuring its delivery operations to reduce costs and speed up shipping times. The company is creating eight regional hubs to distribute products over shorter distances, improving delivery efficiency. This change may impact product visibility on Amazon's website, with items closer to customers appearing higher in search results.While the importance of same-day delivery to customers remains uncertain, Amazon is focused on enhancing its Prime delivery speeds. By optimizing its delivery network, Amazon aims to improve profitability. The company has also implemented cost-cutting measures, including job reductions and charging a fee for certain returns.

单词
deliveries
n. 投递, 送交
投递的邮件, 发送的货物
分娩
讲话方式, 演讲风格
shipping
n. 海运；运送；船舶，船舶吨数
v. 运送，乘船（ship的ing形式）
restructuring
重组
regional
adj. 地区的；整个地区的；局部的
hubs
n. 毂；枢纽；中心（hub的复数）
items
n. 项目；名目；所有物品（item的复数形式）
v. 逐条记载；记下（item的第三人称单数形式）
optimizing
vt. 使最优化，使完善
vi. 优化；持乐观态度
profitability
n. 获利(状况)，盈利(情况)
implemented
n.工具,器具
vt.贯彻,实现
v.执行

As officials warn about possible summer rise in mpox, new studies show two doses of vaccine are better than one
2023-05-21 19:30:49

New studies show that two doses of the Jynneos mpox vaccine are more effective than one dose in preventing mpox. Vaccine effectiveness ranges from 36% to 75% for one dose and 66% to 86% for two doses. The studies support the recommendation to complete the two-dose series for optimal protection.Vaccination rates are low, with only 23% of at-risk individuals fully vaccinated. Health officials urge completion of the second dose to prevent a potential mpox resurgence. Mpox spreads through close contact and disproportionately affects men who have sex with men. Vaccination reduces the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.&nbsp;

单词
mpox
Monkeypox,猴痘
optimal
adj. 最理想的；最佳的
resurgence
n. 复苏
disproportionately
adv.不成比例地
hospitalization
n. 医院收容;住院治疗