VUZ, a social app that allows users to stream and experience immersive realism in extended reality (XR) and metaverse digital experiences, has raised $20 million in Series B investment. Investors in the round include Caruso Ventures, Vision VC Fund, e& capital, investment pillar of e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group), […]
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China approves Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA COVID vaccine—only for foreigners
Two years after the first countries approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine for domestic use, China will finally allow the mRNA vaccine to be used domestically—but there’s a catch. On Friday, China confirmed in a press briefing that it would let German nationals receive the BioNTech COVID vaccine, which uses mRNA […]
Experts share databases and other useful resources for U.S. gun violence data
About Tara Haelle Tara Haelle (@TaraHaelle) is AHCJ’s medical studies core topic leader, guiding journalists through the jargon-filled shorthand of science and research and enabling them to translate the evidence into accurate information. Thomas R. Simon, Ph.D., associate director of the CDC’s Division of Violence Prevention, addresses attendees during the […]
How I planned my 6-month escape to Australia & Asia — Lulu Escapes
Itinerary I kind of already knew that I wanted to travel around Australia and South East Asia. The problem is, that when you start to look into each destination in more detail, you realise that there are an abundance of amazing places to visit and how are you ever going […]
How Marvin Infinity® Windows Keep You Warm in Winter
Many homeowners in the Twin Cities metro area have drafty windows leaking cold air each winter. What can cause drafty windows depends on a variety of reasons. Many times, windows are past their prime and are underperforming. In other cases, a home may have a builder grade window replacement – […]
New Legislation Aims to Upgrade HIPAA to Account for New Healthcare Technologies – Health Law Scan – 02
On February 9, 2022, US Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced bipartisan legislation designed to modernize health privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and account for emerging healthcare technologies not addressed by existing law. First enacted over 25 years […]
Is the Swiss Travel Pass Worth it? My Swiss Travel Pass Review
Blessed with romantic lakeside cities, quiet villages where traditions thrive, dreamy alpine pastures alive with the music of cowbells, and some of the most spectacular peaks in the world, Switzerland is the kind of country where you’re surrounded by magnificent landscapes no matter where you go, and also on your […]
Kitchen and home design trends poised for popularity in 2023 – Home Improvement Blogs
(BPT) – House Beautiful’s Whole Home is back for its fifth year, loaded with modern conveniences and timeless charm. Located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, this home marks the first time the project has featured renovating an existing property. If you’re planning to build or renovate in 2023, you […]