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Officials busted a California lab filled with nearly 1,000 illegally bioengineered mice.
How is that true?
It just is. In a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" spinoff no one asked for, news came out that county health officials this spring uncovered a secret medical lab in Fresno. This all came out because officials found a garden hose back in March illegally attached to the building. Turns out, it was part of a suspected den used to test hundreds of mice and substances with at least 20 disease agents, including HIV, herpes, E. Coli, and malaria. They were also reportedly trying to make COVID more transmissible.
Why?
Ask Prestige BioTech. That's the company that court documents describe as having "empty offices or addresses in China that could not be verified." Still, one representative told The San Joaquin Valley Sun that the company was, in fact, working to analyze the spread of COVID and see if test kits were accurate. Officials euthanized the mice in July. But questions about the company remain — like who really operates it, what exactly it was trying to achieve, and whether there are other labs out there like it.
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After years of a devastating pandemic, we all know just how dangerous and disruptive pathogens can be. Now, news of an illegal lab whose intentions can't be pinned down is putting a spotlight on the need to ensure labs like these do not become more common.
Angus Cloud. Yesterday, the "Euphoria" star died at 25. Cloud is considered a breakout star for his role as Fezco in the hit HBO show. His cause of death still isn't known, and authorities said it remains an "active death investigation." In a statement, Cloud's family said he "was special to all of us in so many ways." They also said the actor struggled after burying his father last week. Celebrities like Drake, Big Sean, and the "Euphoria" cast paid tribute to the actor.
…Oh and speaking of tragic passings, Paul Reubens passed away over the weekend at 70 after battling cancer for years. He's best known for his role as Pee-Wee.
What some people think needs a revamp…
Section 702. Yesterday, an advisory board recommended the government limit the FBI's use of the surveillance tool. The post-9/11 policy allows intel agencies to collect data like emails and texts from foreigners abroad without a warrant. It's intended to prevent terror attacks. However, Americans' data can end up in the database via "incidental" collection. The panel made a few recommendations, including getting a court to sign off if the data is being used to fight drug trafficking. Now, Congress is debating whether to renew Section 702 before it expires at the end of this year. Lawmakers from both sides — including some critics — have said they won't vote 'aye' unless the program gets a major overhaul.
Who might be leaning right…
High school boys. Surveys reportedly show that 12th-grade boys are nearly twice as likely to identify as conservative than liberal. Annual surveys over the past three years reportedly show that about one-quarter of high school seniors self-identify as conservative or "very conservative." Meanwhile, 30% of high school girls reportedly identify as liberal compared to 13% of boys. Research says most kids have no political identity or are moderate. The higher liberal response in girls is believed to be tied to the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Others say Democrats' attitude towards masculinity might be driving away young men.
Who is in his Eras era…
Mark Zuckerberg. Over the weekend, he took a break from Threads to bejewel his eyes and take his kids to Taylor Swift's concert. Bet he didn't have a problem with those Ticketmaster prices.
The year is 2000, and we've just loaded up our actual physical shopping carts with gel pens, composition notebooks, and rainbow dolphin-covered folders for every subject. Life is good.
Flash forward to 2023. Instead of collecting supplies that'll weigh them down all day, back-to-school shoppers have narrowed it down to just the essential (yes, singular), and they've already got it in their digital carts: an HP Laptop from Best Buy®. AKA the one-and-done school supply you can snag without dragging everyone out to the store. You're welcome.
That's how many women in the US live in counties with no or limited access to maternity care. According to March of Dimes' latest report, maternity care deserts — counties with no hospital, birthing facility, or any obstetric provider — are on the rise. Meaning where you live can impact your ability to have a healthy pregnancy and birth. Among developed nations, the US remains one of the most dangerous for childbirth.
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وزارة الخارجية الأمريكية مكتب المتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية بيان صحفي 31 تموز/يوليو 2023
ترأس كل من الممثل الخاص لأفغانستان توماس ويست والمبعوثة الخاصة لحقوق المرأة والفتيات والإنسان في أفغانستان رينا أميري ورئيسة البعثة الأمريكية إلى أفغانستان والمتمركزة في الدوحة كارن ديكر وفدا أمريكيا لمواصلة المحادثات بشأن مصالح حاسمة مع كبار ممثلي حركة طالبان ومهنيين تكنوقراط أفغان في العاصمة القطرية الدوحة.
وحدد المسؤولون الأمريكيون مجالات لبناء الثقة دعما للشعب الأفغاني، كما أعرب الوفد الأمريكي عن قلقه الشديد إزاء الأزمة الإنسانية وضرورة مواصلة دعم منظمات الإغاثة وهيئات الأمم المتحدة التي تقوم بتسليم المساعدات بما يتوافق مع المبادئ الإنسانية.
وحث المسؤولون الأمريكيون حركة طالبان على عكس السياسات المسؤولة عن تدهور وضع حقوق الإنسان في أفغانستان، وبخاصة بالنسبة إلى النساء والفتيات والمجتمعات الضعيفة، كما أعربوا عن قلقهم البالغ إزاء عمليات الاعتقال وقمع وسائل الإعلام والقيود على الممارسات الدينية. وأعربت الولايات المتحدة عن دعمها لمطالبات الشعب الأفغاني باحترام حقوقه واتخاذ القرارات ذات الصلة بمستقبل البلاد بنفسه.
واجتمع الوفد الأمريكي بممثلين عن المصرف المركزي الأفغاني ووزارة المالية الأفغانية لمناقشة وضع الاقتصاد الأفغاني والتحديات التي يواجهها القطاع المصرفي. واطلع المسؤولون الأمريكيون على بيانات حديثة تشير إلى انخفاض معدل التضخم ونمو صادرات وواردات السلع في أفغانستان في العام 2023، وأعربوا عن انفتاحهم لعقد حوار فني بخصوص شؤون إرساء الاستقرار الاقتصادي عما قريب.
ولاحظ المسؤولون الأمريكيون التزام طالبان المستمر بعدم السماح لأي شخص باستخدام الأراضي الأفغانية لتهديد الولايات المتحدة وحلفائها، وناقش الجانبان الجهود التي تبذلها طالبان للوفاء بالتزاماتها الأمنية. وأشار الوفد الأمريكي إلى انخفاض عدد الهجمات الإرهابية واسعة النطاق ضد المدنيين الأفغان، وضغط المسؤولون الأمريكيون من أجل الإفراج الفوري وغير المشروط عن المواطنين الأمريكيين المحتجزين، مشيرين إلى أن عمليات الاعتقال هذه قد شكلت عقبة كبيرة أمام المناقشة الإيجابية.
وأشارت الولايات المتحدة إلى التقارير التي تشير إلى أن الحظر الذي فرضته حركة طالبان على زراعة خشخاش الأفيون قد حقق انخفاضا كبيرا خلال موسم زراعته الأخير. وأعرب المسؤولون الأمريكيون عن قلقهم البالغ إزاء استمرار الإتجار بالمواد الأفيونية المصنعة والمخدرات الاصطناعية وبيعها، وأعرب الوفد الأمريكي أيضا عن انفتاحه على إجراء حوار بشأن مكافحة المخدرات.
هذه الترجمة هي خدمة مجانية، مع الأخذ بالاعتبار أن النص الانجليزي الأصلي هو النص الرسمي.
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Good morning! I noticed something on my charts I wanted to share with you. (I have also included an update on a previous trade at the end of this message.)
I was going through various patterns to look for great trades and found a great example in EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) that shows how powerful one of my favorite indicators is at spotting great trades. True Strength Index is effective at spotting strong trends and weeding out the weaker moves. To learn more about TSI, click here.
When TSI moves above 0, it is a sign of bullish strength. In this case, we can see that on the EOG chart below.
It is important to confirm this momentum. With EOG we would want to see it move to $131. If that happens it tells us the next target would be $134 or higher.
Option trading offers the potential of a lower initial investment and higher percentage gain. It is like renting stock versus buying out right. Let’s take a look.
If you bought one Call option contract covering 100 shares of EOG’s stock with a Sept 15th expiration date for the 134 strike, the premium would be approximately $4.30 per share, or a total of $430 for the contract of 100 shares. If price rose the expected $3 over the next few weeks, the premium would likely increase approximately $1.50 to $5.80. This is a gain of 35% profit. That would be a nice trade over a short period of time!
I want to remind you that you can sell to close and take profit any time along the line before the expiration date. You don’t have to hold the contract until expiration.
I love to trade, and I love to teach. It is my thing. I am truly thankful for you and your efforts.
Wendy
Past potential trade update:
Last week talked about buying COP calls. On 7-18 the Aug 18th 115 calls were $1.40. You could have sold on 7-21 for $2.65, an 89% profit.
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