How research and policy can shape driving under the influence of cannabis - Metrik J, McCarthy DM.
There has been an increase in prevalence of driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) and in fatal motor vehicle collisions in US states [1] and other countries following recreational cannabis legalization (e.g. Uruguay [2]; Canada [3]). Studies have ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 27, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
FBI was once asked to hunt down soccer legend Diego Maradona ’s urine sample, records show
The FBI was asked to track down an old urine sample that Diego Maradona gave during the 1994 World Cup while investigators in South America probed new drug allegations against the soccer star two years later, newly released documents show. The request for assistance came on Sept. 27, 1996, when…#fbi #diegomaradona #worldcup #southamerica #uruguay #legat #argentine #bocajuniors #boston #bostondivision (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mauritius Begins to Correct a Historic Wrong Towards LGBTQI+ People
Credit: Collectif Arc-en-Ciel/FacebookBy Inés M. PousadelaMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Oct 27 2023 (IPS) In response to lawsuits brought by LGBTQI+ activists, the Mauritius Supreme Court has issued two landmark judgments striking down the criminalisation of consensual sex between adult men as unconstitutional. Its reasoning turned upside down the argument used by anti-rights forces to attack LGBTQI+ activists in many African countries: it acknowledged that criminalisation is the foreign import rather than gay sex, and a relic of colonialism it’s high time to shake off.
A damning colonial legacy
As in so many other Commonwealth...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 27, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ines M Pousadela Tags: Africa Civil Society Featured Headlines Health Human Rights LGBTQ TerraViva United Nations CIVICUS 2023 IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news
Matchday 4 Preview: South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
One of football’s most historic rivalries was formed between these two neighbours way back in the early 20th century. Brazil defeated Uruguay 1-0 after extra time in the 1919 Copa America Final courtesy of a 122nd minute goal from striker Arthur Friedenreich. The two sides would go on to have many…#brazil #uruguay10 #copaamericafinal #122nd #arthurfriedenreich #worldcupfinal #nt #worldcup #uruguay #maracanãstadium (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tether promotes long-time CTO Paolo Ardoino to CEO, starting in December, and envisions becoming a “tech-centric organization”; current CEO will be an advisor
Ardoino will take the new role in December, succeeding Jean-Louis van der Velde, who will transition to an advisory role, Tether said Friday. Velde will retain his position as CEO for Bitfinex, a crypto exchange and sister company of Tether. At the same time, Ardoino will continue as CTO for…#tether #bitfinex #ardoino #cto #holepunch #paolo #uruguay #maxkeiser #volcanoenergy #elsalvador (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mexico on the Rights Path
Crerdit: Silvana Flores/AFP via Getty ImagesBy Inés M. PousadelaMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Oct 10 2023 (IPS) Mexico’s Supreme Court recently declared abortion bans unconstitutional, effectively decriminalising abortion throughout the vast federal country, so far characterised by a legislative patchwork.
The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by a civil society organisation, Information Group on Reproductive Choice. It forces the Federal Congress to repeal the Federal Penal Code articles that criminalise abortion. Effective immediately, those seeking abortions and those providing them can no longer be punished for doin...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ines M Pousadela Tags: Civil Society Featured Gender Headlines Health Human Rights Latin America & the Caribbean TerraViva United Nations Women's Health CIVICUS 2023 IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news
Dori Media Group Touts New Series in Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Multinational studio Dori Media Group (DMG), founded in Israel in 1996 by Yair Dori and with outposts in Israel, Switzerland, Argentina, Spain and Singapore, is presenting more than a dozen new series at Mipcom, led by two notable action-drama series, “Amia” and “Indal.” Led by Nadav Palti, CEO &…#dorimediagroup #israel #yairdori #switzerland #argentina #spain #singapore #mipcom #cannes #uruguay (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
100 Years Of World Cup Hosts
FIFA announced this week it had agreed that the sole candidacy to host the 2030 World Cup would be the combined bid of Spain, Portugal and Morocco. In addition, in view of the centenary of the first World Cup, held in Uruguay in 1930, there will also be a ceremony in…#worldcuphosts #fifa #worldcup #spain #portugal #morocco #uruguay #argentina #paraguay #2030worldcup (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Battle To Host The 2030 World Cup Final Heats Up
Following the news that Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be the only bid to host the 2030 World Cup, attentions have turned to who will host the major event in the form of the tournament’s final. There was also the unexpected news that three of the opening games will be played in South America,…#spain #portugal #morocco #2030worldcup #southamerica #uruguay #argentina #paraguay #fifa #moroccan (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Uruguay, South America Rate-Cutting Leader, Flags Pause
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Source: Reuters: Health - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A man, a plan, wind power, Uruguay
In 2007, Uruguay had a massive problem with no obvious fix. The economy of this country of 3.5 million people was growing, but there wasn't enough energy to power all that growth.Ramón Méndez Galain was, at the time, a particle physicist, but he wanted to apply his scientific mind to this issue.…#uruguay #ramónméndezgalain #méndezgalain #erikaberas #amandaaroncyzk #willarubin #emmapeaslee #maggieluthar #sierrajuarez #keithromer (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FIFA Announces 2030 And 2034 World Cup Plans Amongst Climate Concerns
A decision has been made about the host(s) of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team tournament will be held in Morocco, Spain and Portugal, although the first three matches will be hosted by Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina in a nod to the tournament’s hundred-year anniversary. This marks the first…#worldcup #morocco #spain #portugal #uruguay #paraguay #argentina #gianniinfantinos #fifa #infantino (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The 2030 FIFA World Cup won ’t be good for the environment
FIFA announced that the 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, while the first three matches will be held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, almost 6,000 miles away. In light of FIFA’s pledge to make the World Cup a carbon neutral event, climate advocates criticized…#fifa #2030worldcup #morocco #portugal #spain #argentina #paraguay #uruguay #worldcup #mexicocity (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Three-Continent 2030 World Cup Gives Some Teams An Unfair Disadvantage
Teams hoping to win the World Cup not only have to beat their opponents, they need to beat the local climate and conditions. Games played at altitude, in soaring temperatures, or with huge distances between venues can make or break a team’s tournament. At the 2014 World Cup, an energy-sapping…#worldcup #manaus #amazon #2030worldcup #fifa #spain #portugal #morocco #southamerica #uruguay (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FIFA World Cup 2030 to Be Held Across Three Continents
Soccer's World Cup in 2030 will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain. And 1930 host and winner Uruguay will stage ...#worldcup #morocco #portugal #spain #uruguay (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
