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- Why pandemic researchers are talking about raccoon dogs : Short Waveby Emily Kwong,Thomas Lu,Rebecca Ramirez on March 23, 2023 at 4:10 am
A few weeks ago, raw data gathered in Janaury 2020 from Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic — was uploaded to an online virology database. It caught the attention of researchers. A new genetic analysis from an international team provides the strongest evidence yet for natural origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of one animal in particular: raccoon dogs. Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong talks with Katherine Wu, a staff writer at The Atlantic, who broke the story and explains the genetic evidence. To dive into emerging genetic evidence of this pandemic’s origins, read:- Crits-Christoph et. al (2023), Genetic evidence of susceptible wildlife in SARS-CoV-2 positive samples at the Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market, Wuhan: Analysis and interpretation of data released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control- Katherine Wu’s Atlantic article, The Strongest Evidence Yet That an Animal Started the Pandemic- Michaeleen Doucleff’s NPR reporting, What does science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?
- The leaders of China and Russia have finished talks. Here are some takeawaysby Emily Feng,Charles Maynes on March 22, 2023 at 9:03 am
China’s Xi Jinping says he has a peace plan for Ukraine and wants to mediate an end to the war. Ukraine and its neighbors are skeptical.
- China’s Xi Jinping flexes his diplomatic muscle with a visit to Moscowby John Ruwitch on March 20, 2023 at 2:07 am
Analysts say China’s role as a mediator in the past suggests limits to what it may achieve when it comes to Ukraine.
- South Korea has the world’s lowest fertility rate, a struggle with lessons for us allby Ashley Ahn on March 19, 2023 at 11:00 am
South Korea’s government has moved aggressively to encourage more childbirth, but its ongoing struggles point to the complexity of a challenge that is only becoming more salient around the world.
- Raccoon dogs may have been linked to the pandemic. What are they?by Kaitlyn Radde on March 18, 2023 at 3:40 pm
The wild animals are more similar to foxes than to domesticated dogs. Data that suggested a link between raccoon dogs and the origins of the COVID pandemic was removed from an international database.
- AUKUS subs deal draws mixed reactions in region baffled by ‘Indo-Pacific’ labelby Stephen Wright for BenarNews on March 23, 2023 at 8:00 am
Pacific island countries weren’t consulted about morphing of oceans into one super region, Samoa’s PM says.
- Philippines, China in talks over sea dispute, base access for US forcesby Jason Gutierrez for BenarNews on March 23, 2023 at 7:50 am
Both countries begin two days of consultative meetings in Manila.
- China, Cambodia kick off Golden Dragon 2023 joint drillsby By RFA staff on March 23, 2023 at 4:05 am
Two navies held an unprecedented maritime exercise on March 19 in Cambodian waters near a controversial base.
- Sister of imprisoned Tibetan businessman detained and beaten overnightby By Sangyal Kunchok and Lhuboom Tashi for RFA Tibetan on March 22, 2023 at 10:30 pm
Gonpo Kyi had come to prison to appeal for release of brother serving life sentence.
- Shanghai court jails blogger for seven years over ‘subversive’ postsby By Gao Feng for RFA Mandarin on March 22, 2023 at 9:28 pm
‘They said the crime was of a serious nature because it had a very bad impact’ on society, wife says
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- Art Basel Hong Kong shows there’s life in the city’s art market yeton March 23, 2023 at 5:00 am
Hauser & Wirth moves out of landmark building; Whitechapel redundancies spark concerns; Pauline Boty’s “Bum” sells well
- Solar power: Europe attempts to get out of China’s shadowon March 23, 2023 at 5:00 am
The EU wants to ramp up its renewable energy capacity but depends on the country for raw materials and technology
- Iran’s finance minister trumpets surge in investment from Russiaon March 23, 2023 at 5:00 am
Growing ties underscored as Moscow becomes Islamic republic’s biggest source of overseas direct investment
- UK to review security at India’s London mission after breachon March 23, 2023 at 4:58 am
Tensions high following Indian authorities’ removal of barricades around British diplomatic buildings in New Delhi
- US businesses shy about attendance at China’s Davoson March 23, 2023 at 12:30 am
Beijing’s flagship development conference kicks off in shadow of tensions with Washington
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- York Senior Living Community to Address Distracted Drivingon March 21, 2023 at 6:17 pm
The Residence at Fitz Farm to host Senior Safety Event on March 27
- The Mogharebi Group Opens Offices in Las Vegas and Albuquerqueon March 21, 2023 at 5:31 pm
Multifamily investment advisory firm The Mogharebi Group (“TMG”) has made a major push in its regional expansion with the opening of two new offices in Las Vegas, NV and Albuquerque, NM.
- Wrap up Women’s History Month with the tropical sounds of Jessica Medina’s “Morir Soñando”on March 21, 2023 at 3:39 pm
“Super talented vocalist that effortlessly bridges jazz, soul, and even bits of Afro Caribbean music” -NPR
- Divorce Court 101: 5 Simple Rules and Tipson March 21, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, one of the Jersey Shore’s leading full-service law firms, offers advice for a successful day in divorce court.
- J.H.W. Enterprises Celebrates 5 Years of Success with Service Project & Anniversary Galaon March 20, 2023 at 7:49 pm
J.H.W. Enterprises Property Management, Inc. is proud to announce that it will celebrate its 5th anniversary with a Community Day service project and Harlem Jazz Night Gala event on March 30 and March 31, 2023.
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- Living with water pollution in Guatemalaon March 23, 2023 at 5:20 am
A look at one waterway clogged with rubbish as the UN global water summit takes place.
- Australian PM unveils key proposal for constitution voteon March 23, 2023 at 5:01 am
The national vote would debate Indigenous reforms – and the first constitutional change in nearly 50 years.
- Evergrande: Crisis-hit Chinese property giant offers debt restructuring planon March 23, 2023 at 4:48 am
It will only account for less than 10% of China’s former top-selling developer’s $300bn debt.
- Police swoop across Brazil to crack ‘kidnap plot’on March 23, 2023 at 3:50 am
Former top judge Sergio Moro accuses a crime group of planning to target himself and his family.
- Skier ‘deteriorated’ after Gwyneth Paltrow crash, court hearson March 23, 2023 at 2:57 am
Doctors testified that Terry Sanderson lost his “high energy” after the 2016 collision on the Utah slopes.