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01 Jul

New COVID-19 vaccines recommended for all Americans 6 months and older this fall

Renato ÁlvarezSalud

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that all Americans 6 months and older should receive one of the new COVID-19 vaccines when they become available this fall. The recommendation comes amid a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, with infection rates rising in at least 39 states and territories. While most Americans have developed some immunity to the coronavirus through previous infections or vaccinations, the new vaccines offer an incremental boost. However, their effectiveness wanes over a few months as immunity wanes and the virus continues to mutate. Data presented at a recent meeting of the CDC…

01 Jul

Iran votes in presidential election amid low turnout

Renato ÁlvarezInversiones y negocios

Iran’s presidential election on Friday saw a remarkably low turnout, with initial estimates suggesting only about 25 percent of eligible voters participated. That was a significant drop from the 70 percent turnout seen in previous elections and fell short of the 50 percent target set by ruling clerics, who view voter turnout as a measure of their legitimacy. Years of economic hardship and severe social restrictions have left many Iranians disillusioned with politicians’ broken promises. For some, abstaining from voting is a way of expressing their rejection of the government. Reports from Tehran showed empty polling stations, with some voters…

30 Jun

The South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles

Renato ÁlvarezInversiones y negocios

Longtime friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as the Miami teams battle for the championship. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The longtime friends and South Florida residents hit it big with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both making it to the finals, competing for NBA and NHL titles simultaneously. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets for both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve endured tough seasons, like the Heat’s 15-win campaign in 2007-08, and watched away fans dominate the…

30 Jun

How to make digital photos from your smartphone look old

Renato ÁlvarezCiencia y Tecnología

Like the allure of vinyl records, classic video games, and even the early Internet, the fascination with old photographic standards like point-and-shoot cameras or 35-millimeter film persists, even in people too young to remember when that equipment was state of the art. the art. The appeal of “vintage” photography goes beyond nostalgia and Instagram filters, judging by the sheer number of apps designed to emulate the film, lenses, and visual quirks of pre-digital photos and films. Despite the irony of using a high-end smartphone's camera to produce imperfect images that appear oversaturated, shaky, low-contrast, unfiltered, or otherwise analog, opting for…

30 Jun

The Israeli Defense Minister arrives in Washington amid tensions

Renato ÁlvarezInversiones y negocios

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced fresh grievances on Sunday over the Biden administration's supply of ammunition for the war in Gaza, as his defense minister arrived in Washington to meet with senior U.S. officials.Some Israeli media had described Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s visit, though pre-planned, as a “reconciliation” trip aimed at easing recent tensions with the country’s most important ally. Netanyahu’s government and the Biden administration have increasingly disagreed over Israel’s conduct in Gaza, and last week Netanyahu lashed out at the United States for refusing munitions.But on Sunday morning, Netanyahu redoubled his efforts. In a speech broadcast in…