6 June 2023 Archives

Australian researchers reveal ants inflict pain with neurotoxins

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:45

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia, have shown for the first time that some of the world's most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom, Nature Communications reported Tuesday.

France: Solidarity meeting in solidarity with poet Nancy Morejón

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:37

Paris, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban embassy in France on Tuesday hosted a meeting with the renowned poet Nancy Morejon in order to express their strong support against the decision made by the Paris Poetry Market to withdraw her from the honorary presidency given foreign pressures.

Cuban FM mourns deaths for natural disasters in Haiti

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:26

Havana, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Tuesday mourned the deaths and damage caused by a life-threatening quake and pelting rains recently occurred in Haiti.

Russian troops successfully repel Ukrainian Army´s offensive

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:20

Moscow, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Armed Forces successfully repelled the promised offensive that the Ukrainian army launched in the last three days, the Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

Regular physical activity may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:10

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Physical activity may reduce the risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes, even for people with a high genetic risk of suffering from it, a specialized source informed Tuesday.

Puerto Rico sues 20 U.S. companies for PFAS contamination

Published on: June 6, 2023
17:01

San Juan, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) The Puerto Rican government, on behalf of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER), has filed a lawsuit against at least 20 companies for contamination of the island´s natural resources with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which threaten the environment and people.

About 50 NYC houses of worship to start off sheltering migrants

Published on: June 6, 2023
16:48

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) Dozens of houses of worship scattered across New York City will start sheltering migrants next month as the Big Apple continues to battle the overwhelming influx of asylum seekers flooding in, Mayor Eric Adams said Monday.

China regards talks with U.S. officials as candid

Published on: June 6, 2023
16:39

Beijing, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) China on Tuesday reported its representatives and a U.S. delegation held "candid, profiatble and fruitful" talks as they strive to give a positive turn to bilateral relations.

PAHO warns of AI dangers for health care

Published on: June 6, 2023
16:29

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) The misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) can presently harm patients through misdiagnosis or wrong treatment, the chief of PAHO's Information Systems and Digital Health Marcelo D'Agostino said.

FBI director Wray faces contempt of Congress charges

Published on: June 6, 2023
16:18

Washington, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said he's seen enough to move forward with plans for a contempt hearing against FBI Director Christopher Wray over his handling of a GOP-led investigation into President Biden and his family, setting the matter for a Thursday meeting.

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