Boston-Based Poet Releases Books Tackling Trauma in an Apathetic World

Poetry Book Release in Boston, MA. [PR.com]

Eternal Alaska, an Exclusive New Company Offers Unique Ash Scattering in Wild Alaska

A former Alaska nature guide announces a service to provide distinguished ash scattering services to residents in the lower 48 states who want to rest in peace in the majestic Alaska landscape. [PR.com]

New research may explain severe virus attacks on the lungs

In some cases, immune cells in the lungs can contribute to worsening a virus attack. In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden describe how immune cells called macrophages develop in the lungs and which of them may be behind severe lung diseases. The study, which was published in Immunity, may contribute to future treatments for COVID-19, among other diseases.

Vaping combined with smoking is likely as harmful as smoking cigarettes alone

Smoking traditional cigarettes in addition to using e-cigarettes results in harmful health effects similar to smoking cigarettes exclusively, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

Canada surges from 500,000 to 600,000 COVID-19 cases in two weeks

Canada surpassed the grim milestone of 600,000 coronavirus cases Sunday, two weeks after passing half a million, underscoring the pandemic's persistence in the country during the end-of-year holiday period.

Brazil private clinics seek deal for Indian COVID vaccine

A Brazilian association of private health clinics said Sunday it was negotiating with Indian pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech to buy five million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, which India has just authorized for emergency use.

Beijing vaccinates thousands in COVID-19 jab drive

Thousands of people lined up in Beijing Monday to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as China races to innoculate millions before the Chinese New Year mass travel season in February.

Poachers' paradise: Gulf hunts fuel Pakistan falcon trafficking

Since learning to capture birds as a teen, Muhammad Rafiq has amassed a small fortune in Pakistan trapping and trafficking falcons—including some endangered species—for wealthy Gulf Arabs.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-poachers-paradise-gulf-fuel-pakistan.html

Australian 'lives and homes' at risk as fire nears Perth

An out-of-control bushfire threatened lives and homes in Australia's west coast city of Perth Monday, with locals told to shelter in place from toxic fumes.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-australian-homes-nears-perth.html

Peugeot, Fiat merger to be sealed by shareholders

The shareholders of France's PSA and US-Italian rival Fiat Chrysler are expected to approve their merger on Monday, creating the world's fourth-biggest automaker by volume, Stellantis.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-peugeot-fiat-merger-shareholders.html

China telecom firms slide after New York delisting as oil giants fret

Shares in China's big three state-owned telecom companies slid in Hong Kong Monday during the first day of trading since the New York Stock Exchange announced it was delisting the firms.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-china-telecom-firms-york-delisting.html

Tesla delivered record number of cars in 2020

Tesla delivered a record number of cars in 2020, the company said, just narrowly missing its half a million target for the year.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-01-tesla-cars.html

Race to save Bangladesh hound from extinction

In a rickety hut on the border with Bangladesh and India, two brothers are among the last local breeders of the Sarail hound, a dog on the brink of extinction.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-01-bangladesh-hound-extinction.html

Seven Ways to Support HR Performance and Maintain Engagement - Wisdom Events Hears from Its Speakers

Catching up with some of the Decoding Future HR speakers (virtual event on 19 and 20 January organised by Wisdom Events) on several matters such as HR analytics, changing the world of work and what are the current challenges and opportunities for HR to add value in the future of work. [PR.com]

Poachers' paradise: Gulf hunts fuel Pakistan falcon trafficking

Since learning to capture birds as a teen, Muhammad Rafiq has amassed a small fortune in Pakistan trapping and trafficking falcons—including some endangered species—for wealthy Gulf Arabs.

Nigerian scientist studies country's coronavirus variant

A Nigerian scientist has spent the holiday season in his laboratory doing genetic sequencing to learn more about the country's COVID-19 variant, as cases increase in the country.

Australian 'lives and homes' at risk as fire nears Perth

An out-of-control bushfire threatened lives and homes in Australia's west coast city of Perth Monday, with locals told to shelter in place from toxic fumes.

Japan PM says weighing coronavirus emergency for Tokyo area

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday he was considering declaring a state of emergency in the greater Tokyo area over a "very severe" third wave of coronavirus infections.

Race to save Bangladesh hound from extinction

In a rickety hut on the border with Bangladesh and India, two brothers are among the last local breeders of the Sarail hound, a dog on the brink of extinction.

Britain to roll out AstraZeneca shots as virus vaccinations gather pace

Britain was on Monday set to begin a mass rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, the cheap and easy to distribute shot that experts hope will help crush the pandemic, as China raced to inoculate millions with a homegrown prophylactic.

UK ramps up inoculations with Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine

Britain on Monday took another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.

Protect and License Documents for Mac, Windows or Android

DocProtect 7 supports new video playback and HTML5 technology for popular document types wrapped into a licensed macOS, Windows or Android App. [PR.com]

Alexandria Wealth Management Firm Educates on Financial Planning

Campbell Wealth Management, an Alexandria wealth management firm, released a blog educating readers on the main goal of financial planning. The article is designed for readers who are 55+ and looking for high-quality wealth management services. [PR.com]

Loftus & Eisenberg Launches Employment Practice Led by Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg

Loftus & Eisenberg welcomes Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg to the firm to drive the firm’s employment law practice. A top-rated young attorney in the field, Gail helps clients with their employment concerns with empathy, pragmatism, and legal sophistication. Before joining the firm, Gail clerked for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and worked in both big and boutique law settings. [PR.com]