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Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

LATEST COVID-19 DEVELOPMENTS: * The Australian government “abandoned” a resident to die of coronavirus in India, says his daughter who also claims her pleas to bring him home were ignored. * The father of Sydney woman Sonali Ralhan died on Wednesday, days after the Australian government banned flights from India and announced anyone – including… Read More: Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact »

Your Everything-to-Know Guide on What It Means to Be Agender

The term agender is a gender identity used to describe someone who does not identify as having any particular gender, says LGBTQ+ expert Kyle Elliott, founder and career coach at Caffeinated Kyle. “This may include people who do not identify as their assigned sex or who do not identify with any gender.” Remember that “a,”… Read More: Your Everything-to-Know Guide on What It Means to Be Agender »

Sweat Sensor for Non-Invasive Glucose Measurement

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a sweat sensor that measures glucose levels on the skin and converts those readings into accurate blood sugar estimates. As glucose levels in sweat can vary from person to person, the sensor incorporates algorithms that personalize the measurement for each user, requiring finger-prick calibration once… Read More: Sweat Sensor for Non-Invasive Glucose Measurement »

No dancing

The newest coronavirus restriction in Washington, D.C., seems to have been ripped straight from the plot of Footloose. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced last week that indoor and outdoor weddings can now host up to 250 people, but social distancing restrictions still apply. That means “standing and dancing at receptions are not allowed,” according to the… Read More: No dancing »