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This adaptation significantly disrupts their mating capabilities, potentially leading to a reduction in the mosquito population responsible for spreading these diseases.","pubDate":"2024-11-05T04:45:52.229Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/Uj6-mZ0ChT_v","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Science","Health","dengue","mosquito-borne diseases","deaf mosquitoes","Aedes aegypti","genetic pathway","mating habits","University of California","PNAS","hexapod reproduction","mosquito control"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/8eb6/live/3c6631f0-982f-11ef-b6b0-f17636916de7.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"672970c9779d6df3da4e06d2","title":"Revolutionary Approach to Combat Dengue: Making Male Mosquitoes Deaf","description":"Scientists engineer male mosquitoes to lose their hearing, hindering their mating abilities and contributing to the decline of disease-spreading populations.","summary":"Researchers from the University of California have genetically altered male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, making them deaf to disrupt their mating processes, potentially reducing the spread of diseases such as dengue and Zika.","pubDate":"2024-11-05T01:11:37.373Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/Utu43RK68fRH","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Science","Health","dengue","mosquitoes","genetics","University of California","Aedes aegypti","mating habits","female mosquitoes"," disease control","gene knock-out"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/8eb6/live/3c6631f0-982f-11ef-b6b0-f17636916de7.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"67291ee692b65721bc923ffc","title":"Israeli Strikes Wound Patients and Staff at Gaza Hospital","description":"Israeli bombardment injures patients and medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital, amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.","summary":"Israeli airstrikes have severely damaged Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, causing multiple injuries among both staff and patients, as local authorities denounce the continued targeting of medical facilities.","pubDate":"2024-11-04T19:22:14.888Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/-xvU3AFWOHXH","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":"Hiba Yazbek","categories":["Israel-Gaza War (2023- )","Civilian Casualties","Hospitals","Defense and Military Forces","Evacuations and Evacuees","Palestinians","Humanitarian Aid","Hamas","Kamal Adwan Hospital (Gaza Strip)","Al Jazeera","Jabaliya Refugee Camp (Gaza Strip)","Gaza Strip","Politics","Crime","Health","Gaza","Israeli Strikes","Kamal Adwan Hospital","medical staff","bombardment","hospital damage","humanitarian aid"],"image":{"height":"1800","medium":"image","url":"https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/04/multimedia/04gaza-hospital-tchk/04gaza-hospital-tchk-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg","width":"1800"},"source":"nytimes.com"},{"_id":"6728f8b283dbf333cc5344aa","title":"**French Families Take Legal Action Against TikTok Over Harmful Content**  ","description":"Families accuse TikTok of exposing children to dangerous material linked to two teen suicides.  ","summary":"Seven families in France are suing TikTok, alleging the platform's algorithm promotes harmful content that contributed to the deaths of two teenagers.  ","pubDate":"2024-11-04T16:39:14.987Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/PgmkKsfT-WCI","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Crime","Health","TikTok","lawsuit","harmful content","self-harm","eating disorders","suicide","families","minors","legal liability"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/fb2f/live/63477ba0-9ab2-11ef-b676-1939a5bc8521.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"6728bbdf579bcec83b1065d4","title":"Heavy Pollution Forces School Closures in Lahore for a Week  ","description":"Classes for primary school students in Pakistan's Lahore suspended due to hazardous air quality.  ","summary":"Lahore, facing an Air Quality Index over 1,000, has been deemed one of the world's most polluted cities, prompting authorities to close schools as a health measure.  ","pubDate":"2024-11-04T12:19:43.961Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/t-RkLRjYb6SZ","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":"Jin Yu Young and Salman Masood","categories":["Pakistan","Lahore (Pakistan)","Air Pollution","Pollution","Health","Ecology","Politics","Lahore","Pakistan","air pollution","schools closed","hazardous air quality","PM2.5","World Health Organization","poor air quality"],"image":{"height":"1800","medium":"image","url":"https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/04/multimedia/04xp-pakistan-mqhf/04xp-pakistan-mqhf-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg","width":"1800"},"source":"nytimes.com"},{"_id":"672887ea91c930f7ad07f50e","title":"Lahore Closes Schools as Air Pollution Reaches Alarming Levels  ","description":"Record air pollution in Lahore has prompted the closure of all primary schools and implementation of a \"green lockdown\" for workers.  ","summary":"Authorities have taken action to combat hazardous air quality, which has seen alarming levels exceeding 1,000 on the air quality index.  ","pubDate":"2024-11-04T08:38:02.885Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/UOUbmBJ9L5F_","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Health","Ecology","Politics","Lahore","pollution","schools closed","smog","air quality","Punjab","Marriyum Aurangzeb","crop burning","Indian border","green lockdown","toxic air","WHO"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"134","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/40e4/live/047fd3c0-99f8-11ef-8538-e1655f5a8342.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"67283d9dc8972b2dbafbc13e","title":"Lahore Schools Shut Down as Record Pollution Plagues the City  ","description":"Authorities implement emergency measures amid hazardous air quality, impacting children's health.  ","summary":"Lahore experiences severe air pollution levels prompting the closure of primary schools and the enforcement of work-from-home policies for many office workers, as officials call for urgent discussions with India to address cross-border pollution issues.  ","pubDate":"2024-11-04T03:21:01.481Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/1xYr9z4IFGvH","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Health","Politics","Ecology","Lahore","pollution","smog","schools closed","air quality index","crop waste","India","health consequences","mask mandate","green lockdown"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"134","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/40e4/live/047fd3c0-99f8-11ef-8538-e1655f5a8342.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"67279db9554df6cc0bbcdf24","title":"Air Quality Crisis Forces School Closures in South Asia","description":"Schools in Pakistan and India curtail outdoor activities amid hazardous pollution levels.","summary":"Rising smog levels in South Asia, particularly in Lahore, Pakistan, and Delhi, India, have prompted schools to restrict outdoor activities until January 2025. Lahore's Air Quality Index reached alarming levels, while parts of Delhi saw pollution over 30 times above safe limits, exacerbated by local agricultural practices and festive season activities.","pubDate":"2024-11-03T15:58:49.404Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/XG7HyBywE5CL","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Health","Ecology","smog","air pollution","Pakistan","Lahore","India","Delhi","air quality index","WHO","crop burning","Diwali","schools"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/afe9/live/1cd03880-969b-11ef-8423-c71ed7ca9f7e.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"67276b558656cd1dd2da95d2","title":"Thousands of Children in Gaza Receive Second Polio Vaccine Amid Conflict ","description":"Efforts to vaccinate children in Gaza City face significant challenges due to ongoing Israeli bombardments and evacuations in northern regions.","summary":"This past weekend marked the receipt of second doses of the polio vaccine for thousands of children in Gaza City as humanitarian efforts continue amid conflict. However, aid agencies have cautioned that many will miss essential vaccinations.","pubDate":"2024-11-03T12:23:49.293Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/WScvxOe0gDnB","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":"Hiba Yazbek","categories":["Israel-Gaza War (2023- )","Vaccination and Immunization","Hamas","United Nations Children's Fund","World Health Organization","Gaza Strip","Health","Politics","Gaza","polio vaccine","children","Israel","Hamas","vaccination campaign","humanitarian pause","WHO","UNICEF"],"image":{"height":"1800","medium":"image","url":"https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/11/03/multimedia/03mideast-ledeall-tljp/03mideast-ledeall-tljp-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg","width":"1800"},"source":"nytimes.com"},{"_id":"67270c939cc8339e3ebec3c0","title":"**Wegovy's Investment Dilemma: Kalundborg Struggles to Thrive Despite Billions in Funding**  ","description":"**Kalundborg faces complex challenges despite significant investments by Novo Nordisk in the weight-loss drug industry.**  ","summary":"**The town grapples with educational shortcomings, low incomes, and a transient workforce, raising questions about its sustainability and attractiveness for residents.**  ","pubDate":"2024-11-03T05:39:31.663Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/wgbKoT1kwXmE","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Business","Health","Wegovy","Novo Nordisk","Kalundborg","investment","pharmaceutical","weight loss","employment","schools","child obesity"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/acc2/live/fda31ac0-954d-11ef-8b5c-f156af5ee6bf.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"6726d8eac7dbd47a0be5ec9d","title":"23andMe Faces Troubling Times as Share Prices Plummet  ","description":"The once-celebrated DNA-testing company is grappling with a precarious future amid leadership turmoil and a significant drop in stock value.  ","summary":"Three years ago, 23andMe was soaring high in the tech industry with a skyrocketing share price and millions of eager customers sending in saliva samples. Today, however, the company is at a crossroads, narrowly evading delisting from the stock market as it grapples with survival issues. Its stock, which reached a high of $321, has since plummeted to nearly $5, representing a staggering decline in value. This downturn raises critical concerns about the security and handling of its extensive database, which includes sensitive information about customers' DNA. ","pubDate":"2024-11-03T01:59:06.614Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/iwMHeDUHUoVf","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Business","Technology","Health","DNA-testing","23andMe","share price","stock market","customer data","genetic make-up","business model","drug research","privacy","data protection","anonymised data","leadership turmoil"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"134","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/b742/live/30689b00-9842-11ef-9993-f7959d92ab33.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"6726b349935ee406c77bb346","title":"Polio Vaccination Campaign Resumes Amid Crisis in North Gaza","description":"The World Health Organization has restarted polio vaccinations in northern Gaza as humanitarian conditions worsen.","summary":"The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the resumption of polio vaccinations in northern Gaza, marking a critical phase of a two-stage vaccination campaign. This decision follows the completion of the second dose for over 442,000 children in Gaza's central and southern areas last month. The second phase of the campaign was initially delayed due to severe Israeli military operations and widespread displacement, which severely restricted access for vaccination teams. The urgency of the campaign was heightened after Gaza reported its first polio case in 25 years, resulting in the paralysis of a baby boy. ","pubDate":"2024-11-02T23:18:33.150Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/pvdML80mRtJ1","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Health","Politics","Polio vaccinations","Gaza","World Health Organization","humanitarian pause","Israeli bombardments","Hamas","vaccination campaign","children","disease","UN","human rights","civilian casualties","food and water shortages"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/5678/live/8b692360-98e9-11ef-8538-e1655f5a8342.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"6725ed9e3a6814a5ff5439c3","title":"Polio Vaccination Efforts Resume in Northern Gaza Amid Crisis ","description":"Critical vaccination campaigns for children in Gaza are back on track as a new humanitarian pause allows for vital health measures to proceed.","summary":"The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the resumption of its polio vaccination program in northern Gaza, following considerable delays due to ongoing violence and humanitarian challenges. Over 442,000 children in Gaza received their second vaccine dose last month, while the campaign aims to reach 119,000 additional children still in jeopardy. Tragically, the backdrop of conflict has rendered many areas, specifically in north Gaza, largely inaccessible, threatening the effectiveness of the immunization efforts.","pubDate":"2024-11-02T09:15:10.968Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/yom19U3R5W83","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Health","Politics","Polio","Vaccination","Gaza","WHO","UN","children","humanitarian","Israeli bombardments","Hamas","ground offensive","human rights","disease","famine","violence"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/5678/live/8b692360-98e9-11ef-8538-e1655f5a8342.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"6725ba51706cd1f39edd4050","title":"**Dublin Faces Rising Crack Cocaine Epidemic Amid Alarming Statistics**  ","description":"Dramatic surge in treatment cases highlights severe addiction issues among residents, particularly women.  ","summary":"The drug crisis is fueling community distress and calls for targeted support services.","pubDate":"2024-11-02T05:36:17.301Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/FCWG-HUbMuLa","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Crime","Health","crack cocaine","crisis","Dublin","addiction","treatment","drug use","women","drug dealers","communities","Health Research Board","geopolitical changes","socioeconomic factors"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/89f7/live/69e3d310-92e1-11ef-9e9f-f94aa162b9ae.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"6725b2e60b0917b8e843951e","title":"What Happened to the Young Girl in the Gaza Detainee Photo?  ","description":"Surprising recovery of young girl captured in unsettling photograph from conflict zone.  ","summary":"A three-year-old named Julia Abu Warda, seen in a picture of detained men, has been located safe but traumatized following a significant family ordeal amidst ongoing violence in Gaza.  ","pubDate":"2024-11-02T05:04:38.918Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/DuKxdG64cTZy","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Politics","Crime","Health","Gaza","Julia Abu Warda","Israeli forces","war","displacement","drone strike","Hamas","children","UNICEF","mental health"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/00e1/live/261c4410-9835-11ef-8538-e1655f5a8342.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"67259c2f0ca371dcc0ce587d","title":"Halloween Highlights and Global News Snapshots  ","description":"A week of vibrant celebrations and sobering events from around the globe.  ","summary":"This week featured a blend of Halloween festivities, catastrophic floods in Spain, and health initiatives in Pakistan, documenting the myriad of human experiences captured through striking photography.","pubDate":"2024-11-02T03:27:43.416Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/Rx-0f5jjCOiQ","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Politics","Entertainment","Ecology","Health","Halloween","floods","fires","Joe Biden","White House","Valencia","Spain","Samhuinn Fire Festival","Edinburgh","Botswana general election","polio vaccination","Peshawar","UK budget","Rachel Reeves","Japan","Mount Fuji","Diwali Festival","Ahmedabad"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/9865/live/bf685bd0-985e-11ef-82c3-45a801b7330b.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"67259bf40ca371dcc0ce5854","title":"The Harrowing Journey of a Tigrayan Teen: Surviving War's Aftermath","description":"Berhane Haile's life changed forever after a blast in Tigray, showcasing the ongoing dangers from unexploded ordnance in post-war Ethiopia.","summary":"Berhane Haile, a 16-year-old from Tigray, lost his leg after stepping on unexploded ordnance while walking home from school. Following the civil war ending in 2022, Tigray is still plagued by remnants of conflict, claiming lives and causing injuries. Berhane's experience illustrates the ongoing struggle for communities to heal and rebuild amidst the lingering threat of explosives. ","pubDate":"2024-11-02T03:26:44.842Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/5mOyGleAok8v","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Crime","Health","Politics","Tigray","Ethiopia","civil war","explosions","disability","unexploded ordnance","humanitarian crisis","injury","amputation","Red Cross","children","peace deal","adwa","village","humanitarian aid"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/31e2/live/bf52e160-9845-11ef-82c3-45a801b7330b.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"672507004f612d41fd931ae0","title":"US Election Looms Large Over Ukrainian Soldiers' Future","description":"As the US elections approach, Ukrainian soldiers express growing concerns about the potential impact on their battle against Russian forces.","summary":"Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline are anxiously watching the upcoming US election, understanding that the outcome could significantly affect military aid and support from America. Their hopes are primarily pinned on the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who has indicated continued support, while worrying about implications if Donald Trump prevails. U.S. military assistance has been crucial, with over $50 billion already provided, but its continuation is uncertain. The ongoing conflict shows little sign of resolution, with Russian attacks intensifying, and many in Ukraine fear that a shift in US policy could jeopardize their fight for sovereignty. ","pubDate":"2024-11-01T16:51:12.999Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/8z9zI3vBLJ6D","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Politics","Crime","War","Health","US election","Ukraine","Zaporizhzhia","Kamala Harris","Donald Trump","military aid","Russian invasion","support","counteroffensive","frontline","safety","territorial integrity"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"135","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/ba2d/live/783f64b0-9854-11ef-8538-e1655f5a8342.png"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"},{"_id":"67247567dea7318fcb4fd205","title":"Cyclists in Japan Face Jail Time for Phone Use Under New Law","description":"Japan introduces stringent regulations for cyclists to enhance road safety, with penalties including jail time for phone usage while riding. ","summary":"Japan has enacted strict laws aimed at regulating cyclist behavior in response to a significant increase in accidents linked to mobile phone use during the pandemic. Under the new traffic regulations, cyclists caught using their phones while riding may face up to six months in prison or a fine of 100,000 yen (approximately $655 or £508). ","pubDate":"2024-11-01T06:29:59.707Z","link":"https://flashpointinfo.com/article/QD9ISoM9sre4","service":"flashpointinfo.com","author":null,"categories":["Politics","Crime","Health","cyclists","phones","jail","new laws","Japan","road traffic law","accidents","regulations","alcohol","penalty","safety","helmets"],"image":{"width":"240","height":"159","url":"https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/e69e/live/ab55eb30-9813-11ef-82c3-45a801b7330b.jpg"},"source":"bbc.co.uk"}]