New research from Penn State University in the United States indicates that mushrooms can be a good ally in preventing cancer. The team analyzed several scientific studies published between 1966 and 2020, which covered more than 19,000 patients with the disease. The data pointed out that people who ate about 18 grams of...
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United States accepts up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
The United States is planning to accept 100,000 Ukrainian refugees who are trying to escape Russia's invasion, according to Reuters, which cites two sources familiar with the situation. According to the newspaper Económico, the announcement comes at a time when Joe Biden, the president of the United States, will meet this Thursday...
Biden to warn Xi Jinping about consequences of supporting China
Today will be marked by a conversation between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. According to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Biden will use this opportunity to warn Xi Jinping about the consequences for the country if he supports China in invading Ukraine. According to the...
Tension in Ukraine: US promises response to Russia over journalist's death
The United States will impose "appropriate consequences" on Russia in response to the death of US journalist Brent Renaud, shot down by Russian troops in Ukraine. The warning was made by Jake Sullivan, US National Security Advisor, in a statement to CBS News. The official called the journalist's death "shocking." According to the Journal...
Biden announces Russia's exclusion from trade reciprocity regime
The United States and allies have decided to exclude Russia from the normal reciprocal regime governing world trade, paving the way for the imposition of sanctions tariffs, US President Joe Biden announced this Friday, as quoted by Negócios newspaper. "We are also taking additional steps to ban key sectors of the Russian economy, including fruits of the...
War: US approves USD 13.6 MM for military and humanitarian support to Ukraine
The US parliament on Wednesday approved a $13.6 billion package to provide military and humanitarian support to Ukraine and its European allies due to the Russian invasion. Biden had been asked for 10 million. The aid to Ukraine included USD 6.5 billion for US costs of sending troops...
US announces $54 million in additional humanitarian aid
US government approved $54 million in additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine. "It is with the welfare of ordinary Ukrainians in mind that we announce the provision of close to $54 million in humanitarian aid to those affected by the new Russian invasion," US diplomatic chief Antony Blinken announced in a statement. Washington is...
Putin says US is 'hysterical' to wage war
The US and Russian presidents held a telephone conversation this Saturday where disagreement over Ukraine continues to be the keynote. Biden warned Putin of the "severe and rapid costs" if Moscow invades Ukraine and the Kremlin denounced "US hysteria." Meanwhile, later in the day the White House announced that Joe...
Terrorism in Cabo Delgado: Third training program with United States kicks off
The United States of America and Mozambique have launched the third joint troop training program that will last 10 months. "As a strategic partner, the United States is committed to ensuring continued military engagements during such an important time for Mozambique's national security," said U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique Dennis...
Reduction of isolation of asymptomatic patients in the United States from 10 to 5 days
The US government has just reduced from ten to five days the duration of the isolation period for people who test positive for covid-19, provided they are asymptomatic. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in a statement quoted by Agence France Presse, this change is "justified by the...