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A new report from UNICEF warns that people’s confidence in routine childhood vaccines has declined globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 52 out of 55 surveyed countries, public perception of vaccines for children declined between 2019 and 2021. Vaccine hesitancy poses a threat to children’s health as the next wave of deaths could be from preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria. Around 67 million children missed out on potentially lifesaving vaccines during the pandemic, but catching up efforts have stalled despite increasing outbreaks.

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A new report from UNICEF warns that people’s confidence in routine childhood vaccines has declined globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 52 out of 55 surveyed countries, public perception of vaccines for children declined between 2019 and 2021. Vaccine hesitancy poses a threat to children’s health as the next wave of deaths could be from preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria. Around 67 million children missed out on potentially lifesaving vaccines during the pandemic, but catching up efforts have stalled despite increasing outbreaks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to our daily lives, and it seems that even the most well-established medical practices are not immune to its effects. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the pandemic has sparked a growing distrust in childhood vaccines, which has the potential to have devastating consequences for public … Read more

TSX reaches two-month high helped by technology and Teck Resources shares

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TSX reaches two-month high helped by technology and Teck Resources shares

Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck Resources, recently helped the Toronto stock market extend its winning streak with impressive second-quarter earnings. The company’s strong financial performance provided a welcome boost to the Canadian economy amid the ongoing global uncertainty caused by the pandemic. With increased demand for commodities and a solid track record of responsible … Read more

Sega Sammy Holdings Nears $1 Billion Acquisition of Angry Birds Maker Rovio Entertainment

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Sega Sammy Holdings Nears Billion Acquisition of Angry Birds Maker Rovio Entertainment

Sega, the Japanese video game company, is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Rovio, the maker of Angry Birds, for a staggering $1 billion. According to the Wall Street Journal, the acquisition is part of Sega’s push to expand its mobile gaming business and strengthen its position in the highly competitive gaming industry. The potential … Read more

Dollar Falls as Investors Await Inflation Data

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Dollar Falls as Investors Await Inflation Data

The United States dollar weakened on Monday, amid anticipation of inflation data that is set to be released later this week. Investors are keeping a close eye on the figures, as rising inflation could lead to the Federal Reserve tightening its monetary policy sooner than planned. The greenback’s dip comes after a strong stretch in … Read more

Gold falls below $2,000 as dollar rises on strong US jobs data

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Gold falls below ,000 as dollar rises on strong US jobs data

The price of gold has been steadily climbing over the past few months, hitting an all-time high of over $2,000 per ounce in early August. However, recent news of positive US jobs growth has lifted the value of the dollar and caused the price of gold to fall below $2,000. This development has sparked concerns … Read more

Data shows Vietnam dispatches ship to monitor Chinese vessel enforcing control over Russian gas field in EEZ.

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Data shows Vietnam dispatches ship to monitor Chinese vessel enforcing control over Russian gas field in EEZ.

Tensions between Vietnam and China have once again escalated as Vietnam announced the deployment of a ship to track a Chinese vessel patrolling a Russian gas field within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This move comes amid increasing disputes between the two countries over territorial claims in the South China Sea. With geopolitical tensions on … Read more

Microsoft proposes solutions to EU to gain approval for Activision acquisition

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Microsoft proposes solutions to EU to gain approval for Activision acquisition

Microsoft’s impending acquisition of Activision Blizzard is under scrutiny following concerns from EU regulators that the deal could harm competition in the gaming industry. To seek approval from the EU, Microsoft has presented a plan of remedies offering concessions that would address concerns about their market position. This article will explore the EU’s concerns and … Read more