Democrats are seeking to make IVF an election issue, with Vice President Kamala Harris declaring during the debate that “under Donald Trump’s abortion bans, couples who pray and dream of having a family are being denied IVF treatments.” But Republican candidates in crucial swing states almost unanimously back the availability of IVF, with the former president even making taxpayer-paid treatments part of his platform.
September 20, 2024
Instant messaging platforms continue to grow and attract the attention of many users. In light of this, it was announced that WhatsApp is adding a feature identical to Instagram to improve the user experience.
According to data from Statista, more than 3 billion people use instant messaging services every day, surpassing the use of traditional social networks. This trend responds to the need for immediacy and the possibility of connecting with others in real time, regardless of the distance.
According to Sinch data, WhatsApp, WeChat and Facebook Messenger are the most popular messaging apps in the world, with more than 4 billion users together, more than half of the world’s population.
What’s new in WhatsApp
It has been revealed that WhatsApp is working on new features that will completely transform statuses, as users will be able to mention their contacts and repost statuses where they have been mentioned, Instagram-style.
According to WaBetaInfo, these tools are being developed for devices running the Android operating system.
With this option, when a user is about to upload a status, be it an image or a video, they will see an ‘@’ icon right next to the text box.
Additionally, when you mention a contact, they will receive a notification informing them that they have been mentioned in the status update. Additionally, the contact will receive a message in their chat with the user, indicating that they have been mentioned.
It is important to note that these mentions are private, meaning that other viewers of the status will not be able to see who has been mentioned. Only the mentioned contact will receive the notification and message in their chat, ensuring that the interaction remains confidential between the user and the mentioned contact, as the mention will not be visible to anyone else viewing the status.
Another tool will be to repost statuses on WhatsApp and when a user is mentioned in a status, they will have the option to easily repost it by clicking the ‘Reshare status’ function.
This new feature will allow users to share statuses in which they have been tagged, encouraging more dynamic and connected interaction between contacts within the platform.
It is worth mentioning that many social networks are adding new tools to their platforms, such as Instagram, which added new fonts to its systems to improve consumer experiences.
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State approves million-euro package for health research
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The state of Salzburg presented an investment plan for health sciences on Tuesday. Over the next three years, the state and the federal government plan to spend 15 million euros on this.
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The project is called “Life Sciences Master Plan”. Life sciences refers to various health areas: from medicine to biotechnology to pharmacology, i.e. the effects of drugs. More money is to flow into all of these areas in the next three years, the state confirmed.
Focus on education and research
The additional money should primarily be spent on various training courses in the relevant areas and on research projects. The aim is to train the best talents in Salzburg, said Governor Wilfried Haslauer of the ÖVP. In addition, the aim is to ensure closer cooperation between the University of Salzburg, the private Medical University (PMU) and the Salzburg State Hospitals (SALK).
Salzburg should also establish itself as a center for cancer research and neuroscience. The state also announced that there will be investments in cell research and care. The federal government and the state of Salzburg will each share half of the 15 million that will be invested over the next three years.
Five horses seized by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for animal abandonment
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) has seized five horses for animal abandonment.
According to EPSO, they mention that on September 10th the communications center for the county received a call from the U.S. Department of Agriculture who received information about several horses in poor health and condition on Alta Vista Road in El Paso County which is south of Simla.
Deputies with EPSO responded and found five horses on the property. According to deputies, they say all five horses appeared malnourished and three of them were in serious poor health. They were found without food on the property but did have water. Because of this, deputies determined that the horses needed urgent attention.
On September 12, county deputies, an investigator with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado Humane together returned to the property to seize and remove the five horses. They were transported to a local rescue facility where they were treated for malnutrition and other medical conditions.
Mindy Gonzales, 49, was fined. She is the tenant of the property and owner of the horses. She faces five counts of animal cruelty.
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