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Japan to ease travel restrictions as pandemic subsides

Japan will ease pandemic-related travel restrictions next month, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Thursday, making it easier for tourists to enter the country. Why it matters: Japan has long been a popular travel destination in Asia, recording nearly 32 million visitors in 2019. But the pandemic has devastated the tourism industry, with fewer than 250,000 people visiting Japan last year. Details: Starting Oct. 11, individual travelers will be allowed to re-enter Japan, Bloomberg reports. Visa exemptions will also be restored for travelers from dozens of countries, including the US. What they say: “I hope a lot of people use it.Read News

Congress is losing its science man

Posted on September 23, 2022 at 06:15 Jerry McNerney likes to think about what’s next. Mathematics Ph.D. and former engineer co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Caucus and has spent most of his 16 years in Congress focusing on cutting-edge science topics. But the California Democrat said he didn’t go far enough to advance in the House. The retired member’s advice for the next generation of lawmakers in Washington? Figure out if you’re going to live here for 40 years or just 20 and plan accordingly. “That’s one thing that will help me,” he said. Wearing a solar system tie, McNerneyRead News

Letter to the editor: God bless the people of the United States

Our Statue of Liberty still stands as a beacon of our freedom, welcoming those who enter to become legal citizens. Many in our government are using us as pawns to attract votes. We are intelligent human beings, not puppets. We love our United States, not fooled by people in Congress who are trying to lead us astray. Our middle class is feeling the brunt of this administration, regardless of which pendulum they use. We need leaders who will not only protect our country, but also our people. The presence of evil has and has attacked us from childhood to adulthood.Read News

Mali National Day – US Department of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Mali on 62 years of independence. The United States will continue to partner with the people of Mali in their desire for democracy, security, development, and human rights. We support the Malian people in their quest for responsive governance and are committed to helping achieve that goal throughout the transition period as they go to the polls in March 2024. At this event, we celebrate many years of partnership with the Malian people based on solidarity and mutual respect.

An Open Letter to Sports Fans about Homophobia

Content warning for those who are sensitive to homosexuality and mental health topics. There is nothing wrong with being sensitive about those things, and if it would be easier for you to skip this article, feel free. Recently, there have been famous sports players who have made hateful comments. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He made and posted a video on social media of the men with the bra and the fact that they look amazing in boxing. The video says, “Look at this queer ass [n-word]. What has the world come to? This comment is homophobic, and heRead News

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at the USAID Democracy Delivers event – United States Department of State

SECRETARY MRUGA: Good morning, everyone. And let me say first that I am really tempted to say “what she said” and we can call it a day, and it usually is. Because yes, we are here – and I am here – to savor a bit of that inspiration that we see at this table. But much of this inspiration for me begins with over a decade of friendship and adoration, if so, Sam and everything that she has inspired so many of us to do over the years, with this constant focus on democracy, human rights, the fight againstRead News

Belize Independence Day – United States Department of State

On behalf of the United States government and the American people, I congratulate the people of Belize on the 41st anniversary of your independence. Belize and the United States enjoy a strong partnership based on shared democratic values ​​and close family and cultural ties. In the next year, we hope to continue our strong cooperation by strengthening citizen security, building disaster preparedness, and tackling transnational crime. Through the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s compact development process, we will work together to advance economic prosperity and pursue an entrepreneurial path to climate change resilience. Today, as we celebrate our warm relationship with “TheRead News

Global Food Security Summit – US Department of State

The world is facing a global food security crisis with multiple causes, including: climate change, COVID-19 and conflict, including Russia’s ongoing unprovoked war against Ukraine. More than 765 million people worldwide were chronically hungry in 2021. In response to this growing global crisis, the United States, the European Union, the African Union and Spain will co-chair the Global Summit on Food Security on September 20, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Other co-hosts include Germany, Colombia, Nigeria, the European Commission and Indonesia. The Summit live stream and additional information can be found below. The climate crisis is cripplingRead News

Francis Collins on trust in science and how Covid communication failed

Former NIH director and current White House science adviser Francis Collins told a group of reporters last week about his love for the Cancer Moonshot and the new biomedical research agency known as ARPA -H. But he also revealed his pain at seeing people turn away from mRNA Covid vaccines being developed at an alarming rate and lamented that he and other health officials had failed to communicate the ever-changing science behind ‘of the Covid recommendations. “The big thing I know I didn’t do, and I don’t think a lot of advocates did, was say this is an ongoing crisis,Read News

Maybe the US is in a recession, but small businesses don’t know it

Are we in a recession? Because when we are, it’s very strange. Sure, we have two quarters of negative economic growth. The demand for manufacturing is shrinking. Construction and housing market activity has slowed. Tech companies are contractors. Financial services and real estate companies are laying off people. Inflation and energy costs remain stubbornly high, interest rates are rising and the stock market is down 18% since the beginning of the year. Just Google “recession” and you will find that the housing market in one, big banks and investors warn of one in Europe goes to one. Over 80 financialRead News

Top 10 cities in the United States

The current population of the United States is approximately 333,093,499… and now 333,093,500 (and counting). According to the United States Census Bureau, one person is born every eight seconds, one person dies every twelve seconds, and there is a net gain of one person from migration every 126 seconds. This equates to a net gain of one person every 23 seconds. That’s a lot of people. In fact, the United States is the third most populous country on the planet (behind China and India). Americans are fortunate to have a vast and varied territory in which to settle. Different geographical,Read News

Check out these travel jobs you didn’t know existed

Travel is back. While that corny phrase may be floating around, these commuter-friendly careers fly under the radar. In front of you, meet four people with untrodden jobs driven by tourism. All of this creates unique employment opportunities that may prompt you to rethink your own journey. Director of mindfulness programming At the green Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY, you can recharge your batteries with Dr. Nina Smiley, Princeton-educated psychologist and co-author of The Three Minute Meditator (Mind’s I Press) and Mindfulness in Nature (Hatherleigh Press.) “Sharing the simplicity and power of mindfulness meditation in this spectacular spaceRead News

Mexican National Day – US State Department

On behalf of the people and government of the United States, I congratulate the government and people of Mexico as you celebrate the independence of Mexico. Congratulations on more than 200 years of independence! As two countries with an enduring partnership based on sovereignty, mutual respect and an extraordinary bond of family and friendship, we share a shared history and future. This year, as we celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations, we reflect on an invaluable partnership and the progress made in the past year. From the US-Mexico Bicentennial Framework for Security, Public Health and Safe Communities to promoting sustainableRead News

Cherish the days of carefree travel

I’m not in a position to give anyone life advice, but I can’t help but share some thoughts I’ve been having lately, as they relate to travel, life, and old age In some ways I consider this blog a diary of sorts, and sometimes it feels good to just type things out. For some context, I suppose I’m having a lot of these thoughts because I’m getting older. I’m 32 – I’m not “old” by any means, but I’m not young either. When I was growing up I remember being told that the days are long but the years areRead News

Costa Rica National Day – United States Department of State

On behalf of the United States Government, I congratulate Costa Rica on its 201st Independence Day. Costa Rica and the United States enjoy a friendship and partnership based on respect for democratic principles that shape both our countries. Costa Rica has demonstrated strong international leadership through its commitments to respect for human rights, the rule of law, sustainable and equitable prosperity, and democratic governance. Costa Rica’s strong democratic tradition continued this year as the Costa Rican people elected a new president through a transparent, democratic process. COVID-19 tested the will of both our countries, and together we fought back againstRead News

National Day of El Salvador – United States Department of State

On behalf of the United States Government, I congratulate El Salvador on its 201st Independence Day. The people of El Salvador and the United States share a unique bond of friendship, family ties and partnership. Salvadorans seek security and prosperity for their families and the ability to celebrate their individual freedoms—desires that the people of the United States also share. El Salvador and its people have shown remarkable resilience against the COVID 19 pandemic, supported by donations of medical supplies and over three million doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine from the American people. The United States remains committedRead News

NBA investigation into Robert Sarver reveals more abusive behavior in sports

The investigation that found Robert Sarver used racist and sexist language as owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury is another troubling addition to the list of players who abuse their power. As a subscriber, you have 10 free articles to give away every month. Anyone can read what you share. I don’t want to write this column, and you don’t want to read it. Sports fans are tired of the whole thing: sports people giving the games we love a terrible name. I’m talking about privileged champions. Abusers and misogynists. People who are racist and borderline ignorant and outrightRead News

Remarks at a State Department Career Event at Purdue University – United States Department of State

SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you very much. This is an amazing response. I can’t believe there wasn’t something better to do. (Laughter.)  Is there extra credit or anything like that? (Laughter.) Thank you. It’s wonderful to be with you. We had a wonderful day here at Purdue. I was here with my administration colleague and friend Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, and we spent the morning with President Daniels, with Senator Young and Governor Holcomb, and we were here in part to celebrate and highlight the passage of some really important legislation, CHIPS and Science Act, which will help ensure thatRead News

How many golfers are there in the United States?

Golf tips and expert instruction, golf club reviews and the latest golf equipment. Thank you for subscribing to. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please reload the page and try again. According to data from the National Golf Foundation, 25.1 million people (aged six and over) played on a golf course in the United States in 2021, plus there were another 12.4 million people who took take part in off-course activities such as driving ranges, indoor golf simulators or places such as Topgolf and Drive Shack. To give you an idea of ​​how big theRead News

Remarks by Chief Lynn Malerba at the United States Treasurer inauguration ceremony

Kutapatotamawush (thank you) Secretary Yellen for your kind words. I thank you for your faith in me. What the Secretary ignored was that she was the first woman to become the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and it was the first time that two women had signed the bill. Now that’s something to celebrate! At every step of the way in life, I have been blessed with people who believe in me and encourage me. It’s just the fact that I’m here today. My parents, siblings, husband, children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, friends, my dear friends, my leaders of the MoheganRead News

Takes up adaptive sports

Physical disabilities or other limitations should not keep you from health-enhancing activities. Health guidelines recommend adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise. Which activities you choose doesn’t matter as long as they move you. But what if an injury, illness, health condition, disability, or even normal aging makes being active hard for you? In that case, adaptive sports can lend a much-needed hand. What are adaptive sports? Adaptive sports are competitive or recreational sports or activities for people with disabilities or physical limitations. They often run parallelRead News

How Owamni Became the Best New Restaurant in the United States

In the summer of 2021, Sean Sherman, a 48-year-old Oglala Lakota chef, opened a restaurant called Owamni, in Minneapolis. Almost overnight, it became a popular example of Indigenous American cuisine in the United States. All meals are prepared without wheat flour, milk, cane sugar, black pepper, or anything else introduced to the continent after the Europeans arrived. Sherman describes food as “decolonized”; Owamni’s business partner and owner, Dana Thompson, calls it “extraterrestrial.” In June, the James Beard Foundation named Owamni the best restaurant in the United States. One evening in May, I met Sherman outside Owamni, a park on theRead News

Community science is based on the power of the crowd

A community scientist uses a sky quality meter to measure light pollution at night.Credit: Emily Maletz For Greg Pauly, inspiration came in the form of roadkill. Jogging in Los Angeles, California, about ten years ago, Pauly, the curator of herpetology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, was shocked to see a Southern California legless lizard ( Anniella stebbinsi) is hit by a car. “I couldn’t believe that this particular species of lizard would be in that neighborhood,” he recalls. What else could be lurking in the back gardens of Los Angeles? And how could Pauly find out,Read News

OfftheGrid, a new Tinder-like travel app, helps travelers meet and find destinations

Launched today, a new app called OfftheGrid aims to bring a Tinder-like experience to the travel market, by enabling its users to chat and chat with like-minded travelers while also discovering special places to visit. The app gives users a way to share photos and videos of their travels, post about upcoming trips, arrange to meet others and learn about new travel destinations. Most popular is the Tinder-like feature in the “Discover” page that allows users to vote on photos from people around the world by swiping left or right, just like you would on matches. After catching the travelRead News

10 Important Reasons You Should Travel (Now)

When it comes to travel, people often think of visiting a place and taking photos to post on social media. Maybe that’s why people stop traveling because they feel it’s just a leisure activity that can be replaced with something less stressful. The truth is, traveling is more than just a leisure activity and there are so many important reasons why you should stop putting it off. For those who want to be convinced, here are some important reasons why you should travel now. 10 It Is The Best Form Of Entertainment One Can Get Of course, you can sitRead News

Google’s disruption to Employee Travel is yet another setback for the Transportation recovery

Business travel has not recovered as quickly as leisure travel. Google has told its senior managers to limit employee travel to only “business-critical” trips, according to a leaked internal email seen by The Information. No more off-site team or social functions, and no more in-person meetings when a virtual option is available. Going forward, Google executives were told, there will be a “high bar” for what is now considered critical. Last month, Microsoft asked employees to cut back on business travel and company events in an effort to keep costs under control, The Wall Street Journal reported. Taken alone, theseRead News

The richest people in the US (September 4, 2022)

As of September 4, 2022, Alon Musk was the richest man in the United States, with an estimated net worth of US$250.5 billion, followed by Jeff Bezos (#2, US$151.9 billion), Bill Gates  (#3, $106.3). billion); and Larry Ellison (No. 4, $103.0 billion). Warren Buffett is the fifth richest person in the United States, with a whopping $96.7 billion. Larry Page ranked 6th with a personal fortune of $92.8 billion, followed by Sergey Brin with $88.9 billion. Steve Ballmer is ranked 8th with a net worth of $82.6 billion. Michael Bloomberg ($76.8 billion) occupied the 9th position among the 10 richest peopleRead News

It’s Debate: Could the United States be heading toward civil war?

In this week’s episode “It’s Debatable”, Rick Rosen and Charles Moster debate whether our growing national disunity and increasing political conflict could lead to civil war. Rosen is the Glenn D. West Endowed Research Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law and a retired US Army colonel. Moster is the founder of the Lubbock-based Moster Law Firm with seven offices including Austin, Dallas, and Houston. Moster – 1 The church bells rang in the State of South Carolina after the election of Abraham Lincoln who celebrated his separation from the United States and entered a new unionRead News

Toxic travel chaos affects people with disabilities

DENVER, COLORADO – A young blind man prepares to board a Denver RTD Light Rail train at Union … [+] Station in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images) Everyone is talking about travel, be it the frequent rail strikes in Great Britain, the many delays and flight cancellations due to staff shortages or the travel chaos caused by problems at the borders. This can be tremendously frustrating and debilitating for all travelers. Despite the post-COVID dismantling, current policies and resulting travel obstacles, traveling with a disability is regularly a difficult and humbling experience. Think of the 1.3 billion peopleRead News

Best Test In Video Games

When most people pick up their favorite video game, they probably don’t expect to need to have a special knowledge about the world. Some developers like to throw small test groups into their games to test their most loyal users. While most quests are options or categories, some games actually work quests into their core games. All tests are not created equal, something that has revealed many things to many people’s minds over the years. Whether it’s playing for laughs, practicing a lot, or even in a life or death situation, you need to sharpen your mind in order toRead News