U.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, most deaths among Black women

wldtimes.com3 de July, 2023

The number of U.S. women who died within a year after pregnancy more than doubled between 1999 and 2019, with the highest deaths among Black women, researchers said on Monday.

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Peru Closes Multiple Ports Due to Wave Warnings

Peru’s INDECI has shut 102 coastal ports for at least 24 hours due to strong wave alerts, and local and regional officials received advice to guide residents on how to stay safe. Officials also recommend stopping all fishing. They suggest small boats should return to shore. “Avoid sports and fun activities while waves are high,” […]

Ecuador’s president strengthens armed forces to fight organized crime

In an effort to enhance the nation’s fight against organized crime, Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso presented the Armed Forces with a set of resources, including 42 military vehicles, protective gear, riot-control equipment, and non-lethal weapons. The vehicles are expected to aid in intelligence operations, patrols, and surveillance in high-risk areas. During a ceremony at the […]

Your kids may be treating video games like banks and playing with real money. The government has questions

A federal agency announced it’s monitoring video games that include in-app purchases, digital currencies and external marketplaces often used by children. Games that include these features can effectively operate as banks of sorts but aren’t subject to the same types of regulations or protections, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report released last week. […]