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Engagement on Instagram’s Threads Has Cratered
Image: rafapress (Shutterstock) Shortly after Meta’s new Twitter clone Threads hits 100 million users, analysts say that the app’s user engagement has precipitously dropped off. Nobody’s Really Watching Reels NBC News reports that data from Sensor Tower and Similarweb indicates that the newly released social media platform from Meta has seen a drop off in …
Franklin Park Zoo’s Anala the Tiger Experiencing Serious Health Issues – NBC Boston
The staff at Franklin Park Zoo announced this week that Anala, a 17-year-old female tiger, is experiencing serious age-related heath issues. Recently, Anala has been lethargic and has had days where she has not been interested in going into her outdoor habitat, zoo officials said. On Sept. 21, she was examined under anesthesia so that …
No Agreement Reached Yet as Kaiser Mental Health Worker Strike Reaches One Month – NBC Bay Area
Thursday marks one month since over 2,000 Kaiser Permanente mental health care workers went on strike to demand increased staffing and improved access to care for patients who sometimes must wait months for therapy appointments. The National Union of Healthcare Workers said in a statement that Kaiser refused to consider their proposal to improve conditions …
After CPD Officer Dies by Suicide, Family Says More Mental Health Support Needed for Officers – NBC Chicago
After two Chicago police officers died by suicide in a two-week period, the brother of one of the officers is speaking through his grief in hope of helping others. Patricia Swank, who served as a Chicago police officer for more than six years, died July 2. A second officer, Durand Lee, 42, died Friday. A …
Overturning of Roe v. Wade Ups Technology Privacy Concerns – NBC Bay Area
Friday’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade raised privacy concerns for women, specifically questions about the privacy threat that could come with certain apps and smartphone location technology. Some people are praising the decision, while others are vowing to cut ties with clients or vendors in states where abortion is now illegal. Part …
Health Officials Confirm 4th Case – NBC Boston
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed a fourth case of monkeypox in the state on Tuesday afternoon. The case is in an adult male who is currently isolating, health officials said. Initial testing was completed last Monday at the State Public Health Laboratory in Jamaica Plain and confirmatory testing will be done at the …
Bay Area Health Leaders Urge People Take Extra Precautions Amid COVID Surge – NBC Bay Area
Bay Area health leaders are urging people to take precautions in the midst of the latest COVID-19 surge. Two months ago, San Francisco was seeing an average of 79 reported new cases each day. Now, the average is 400. The positive news is that the surge may have just about run its course. “I suspect …
Health Officials Issue Warning After Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Mystic – NBC Connecticut
A raccoon found in the area of West Main Street and Gravel Street in Groton has tested positive for rabies, according to the Ledge Light Health District. Health officials are warning the public to refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals. The raccoon tested positive on Monday. Rabies is a deadly disease …
COVID-19 Led to More Job Loss, Worsening Mental Health in Refugees in San Diego – NBC 7 San Diego
As San Diego prepares to welcome more refugees from around the world, a new study from UC San Diego shows the major challenges refugees have faced during pandemic. COVID-19 led to substantially more job loss and worsening mental health in refugees in San Diego. “We saw that folks in the refugee community had about 30% …
Video Shows Fights Breaking Out During ‘Mayhem at Lake George’ Event – NBC 6 South Florida
A wild video released by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office shows huge crowds and violent fights at an event in Lake George on Saturday. Authorities were on the water for an event called “Mayhem at Lake George 2022.” Deputies from Volusia County, Seminole County, Orange County, Lake County and St. Johns County were all in attendance, …
