News about open_data on 2021-01-15
Another scam ?
In our series of letters from African journalists, the BBC’s Rebecca Henschke explains how she was attempted victim of an email scam in the summer where the scammer said they would hand over money to a child sexual abuse victim .
Source: harringayonline.com
Published on 2021-01-15
Asian markets struggle after Biden unveils huge stimulus plan
US President-elect Joe Biden's rescue package for the coronavirus pandemic has been met with a shrug in Asia, while investors remain optimistic about the long-term economic outlook.In the early hours of the day, the US economy is expected to return to normal.
Source: thestar.com.my
Published on 2021-01-15
Coronavirus Update : Canada expecting one million COVID - 19 vaccine doses weekly starting in April , general says
The Canadian government has announced that it will start getting a million doses of Covid-19 vaccines weekly in April, meaning the “ramp-up” phase of Canada’s vaccine rollout is still more than two months away. Here are the latest updates.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-15
Earth Observation data could contribute billions to African economy
The economic impact of Earth observations in Africa could be worth billions of dollars a year, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the first of its kind to quantify the economic effects of the digital Earth Africa programme which provides freely accessible data.
Source: africanews.space
Published on 2021-01-15
Fed Chair Powell Plea To Investors
The Wall Street is looking for a big year-over-year decline, ahead of four big banks reporting earnings this morning. Here is the full transcript of the latest financial reports from the US Financial Times.The shares have fallen to their lowest level since records began.
Source: finance.townhall.com
Published on 2021-01-15
Frontiers | The Experience of Implementing a National Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System in Brazil
Scientists are developing a new surveillance system to monitor the impact of antimicrobial resistance on healthcare and society. Here are some of the key issues being discussed by the BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker on the threat of infections.
Source: frontiersin.org
Published on 2021-01-15
GLA plans for city data sharing platform
A new data sharing platform could be developed in London to promote innovation in the capital, it has been revealed by the city's council chief inspector of public servants and a former London Datastore chairman Tony Blair..
Source: ukauthority.com
Published on 2021-01-15
Open Knowledge Foundation Open Data Day 2021 mini - grant Scheme ( $300 USD grant )
Open Data Day is being held across the world during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is the full list of those applying for a $300 USD mini-grants grant to support people hosting events and celebrations. Please submit your application ahead of the event.
Source: opportunitiesforafricans.com
Published on 2021-01-15
SCVNews . com | Thursday COVID - 19 Roundup : County Surpasses 13 , 000 Deaths ; SCV Cases Total 20 , 918
The number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Los Angeles has risen to a record high, according to health officials in the city of Santa Clarita, the largest county in southern California in more than 20 years, and the worst of the pandemic.
Source: scvnews.com
Published on 2021-01-15
Seelos Therapeutics Announces Dosing of the First Patients in a Study of SLS - 002 for Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
The first dosing of the first patients in an open-label study of a ketamine could not come at the more crucial time as there still remains the high unmet need for the therapy to address suicidal ideation and ehaviour in patients with Major Depressive Disorder.
Source: investingnews.com
Published on 2021-01-15
Waters Middle School Milton Downing named Art Educator of the year
A teacher at a Delaware secondary school has been awarded an art award for his "respect and care" during his school summer camp celebrations, it's been revealed in the New Year Honours. Why is he being named this year?
Source: msn.com
Published on 2021-01-15