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In late April, Israel’s pandemic response coordinator Nachman Ash said that a preliminary study had found “tens of incidents” of a type of heart inflammation called myocarditis in people who received Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot. Israel’s Health Ministry has yet to draw any conclusions from the reports. The rare condition was found mostly in younger people and occurred after their second dose of the vaccine. The cases represent only a small percentage of the more than five million people who have gotten the COVID vaccine in Israel....

Despite these changes, Apex Legends isn’t perfect. As in-game seasons come and go, the flaws in the game become more and more apparent. Hit registration issues, broken legend abilities, and lack of audio cues are just a few problems that have plagued the game since launch. Not only that, but content for the Apex Legends has also become more sparse - with Respawn Entertainment reusing limited time modes like Control so frequently that they might as well be a permanent part of the game....

Had Enner Valencia’s strike counted, multiple sources suggested it would have been the fastest goal ever in a World Cup opening match. Instead, confusion reigned, as there was a VAR check and, eventually, match official Daniele Orsato signaled the goal would be ruled out for offside. The goal was a messy one, with the Qatar goalkeeper having come off his line for a punch, and fans struggled to understand how the strike could be chalked off....

Massive blasts tore through the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, during rush hour on Monday morning, sending residents fleeing into bomb shelters. Explosions were also reported in the southern Kharkiv region, where Ukraine conducted a successful counteroffensive in September, as well as in Dnipro in central Ukraine, Lviv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Zhytomyr, a city in the Sumy region, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Obukhiv, Kryvyi Rih, and in Poltava and Vinnytsia. Some of the explosions were the work of Ukraine’s air defense, authorities said....

The Sharks-Penguins Stanley Cup Final starts on Memorial Day and could extend beyond Flag Day under an expanded 17-day schedule. The NBA Finals tips off on Thursday, with Game 7 not scheduled until June 19, for a total of 18 days. Last year, the respective series were scheduled for 15 and 16 days. The Summer Olympics, by comparison, will run for 19 days — and that is including two days of preliminary soccer before the Opening Ceremony....

On his return from international duties with Egypt, the 25-year-old showed up at a competition organised by his club for some school kids. The children were tasked to run commentary over match highlights with the best pair getting the opportunity to meet their hero. Unknowing to them, the leading Premier League scorer with 28 goals was behind a makeshift wall ready to surprise the unsuspecting kids. Check out the hilarious reactions of the kids and Salah below:...

Eye allergies in kids are often caused by environmental allergens, like pollen or mold. Kids often rub their eyes when they’re uncomfortable, which exacerbates allergy symptoms. Read more about eye allergies in kids, including causes, symptoms, and treatments. What Causes Eye Allergies? Eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis) occur when allergens get into the eye. Common allergens are pollen, mold, dust, and pet dander. Kids who have hay fever (allergic rhinitis) may experience itchy, watery, and red eyes....

This article discusses the causes of eye floaters, symptoms to be concerned about, and how to get a diagnosis. It also explains when treatment is needed for floaters in the eye. What Are Eye Floaters? The retina is filled with a jelly substance called the vitreous, a hydrated extracellular matrix made primarily of water, collagen, and hyaluronan organized into a homogeneously transparent gel. Also called the vitreous humor, this jelly substance is crucial for vision since it helps the eye maintain its round shape and transmits light into the retina....

Eyles will aim to make the team physically and mentally fit for the upcoming FIH Junior Men’s World Cup to be held here Dec 6-15. HI secretary general Narinder Batra said the appointment of Eyles is an important step towards ensuring the proper fitness levels. “Our junior men’s team has performed well at the recently concluded Sultan of Johar Cup. So I am sure Mr. Eyles will play a key role in the physical and mental fitness of our players, as they prepare for the major tournament,” Batra said....

The league on Wednesday requested that U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant make a decision by Thursday regarding its appeal of his injunction that blocked the Cowboys running back’s six-game suspension or it would take the matter to the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday. “Now that this emergency stay request is fully briefed, Respondents would respectfully request that this Court rule on the request as expeditiously as possible,” the NFL said in its response....

According to leading Portuguese paper Record, Manchester United have a gentleman’s agreement to sign Benfica’s Ezequiel Garay. This 26 year old Argentine defender has previously played for Real Madrid. With high competition in the Madrid regiment, he was moved down the pecking order in the early Mourinho reign, this eventually resulted in him moving to Benfica in 2011. Garay has been a potential target for Sir Alex for the long period of time which sucummed to a “handshake agreement” at the the beginning of this year....

The Flash star, 30, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, appeared virtually in Bennington Superior Court for an arraignment stemming from the May incident in which they allegedly took bottles of alcohol from a man’s home. As part of Miller’s plea, they agreed to conditions that they will not have any contact with the homeowner or go to the residence. Miller’s attorney, Lisa B. Shelkrot—who appeared alongside Miller on video—said in a statement, “Ezra Miller this morning pled not guilty to one count of burglary and one count of petit larceny in Vermont Superior Court and accepted the court-imposed conditions of not contacting or entering the home of the inhabitants....

I had a chance to catch up with the Lucha Bros, as well as Taya Valkyrie who acted as the translator for the awesome twosome. I could only get one question in, so I made it count (I hope). Here it is, ladies and gentlemen, for your reading pleasure. How do you keep your Lucha Underground personas separate from your Impact Wrestling ones? Is there anyone in Lucha Underground you think would be the right fit for Impact Wrestling?...

As most parents know, along with a healthy diet, regular exercise is the best way to lose weight and prevent childhood obesity. Regular exercise has also been shown to help kids build strong self-esteem, sleep better, have more energy, decrease anxiety, and decrease the risk of depression.​​ Exercise for Kids So if exercise is so important, that leaves many parents wondering when they should get started with their kids....

EPI most often occurs in people who have conditions affecting the pancreas, such as chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis. However, people often don’t have symptoms until the condition has become advanced. It is important to inform your healthcare provider of a family history of the disease or if you have underlying gastrointestinal issues that may lead to EPI. This article will explain EPI, its symptoms, and potential complications. Frequent Symptoms In EPI, undigested and unabsorbed food in the digestive tract can lead to frequent gastrointestinal symptoms....

How many more? The public’s elimination rate in Week 3 was about 28 percent compared to just 11 percent for our subscriber picks. For the season, about 42 percent of public entries have survived to Week 4 compared to a 52-percent survival rate for TR subscriber picks — a nice plus-25-percent difference in survival rate so far. MORE TEAMRANKINGS: Pick ’em pool advice This week presents a somewhat similar scenario with one popular favorite, the Rams, drawing a huge percentage of the public’s survivor picks....

According to forecasts from 12 modeling groups published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “For December 28, the forecasts estimate 2,300 to 23,000 new COVID-19 hospitalizations per day.” The CDC report last Wednesday noted: “Four national forecasts predict a likely increase in the number of new hospitalizations per day over the next four weeks, one forecast predicts a likely decrease, and four forecasts are uncertain about the trend or predict stable numbers....

Diagnoses Related to Exploratory Laparotomy The purpose of an exploratory laparotomy is to examine abdominal and pelvic organs and tissues. While this operation is most commonly performed emergently in trauma situations, it may also be used to determine the source of a patient’s abdominal or pelvic pain. During an exploratory laparotomy, the organs and tissues that can be inspected for bleeding, disease, damage, or abnormal growths, include: Peritonitis An obstruction or perforation (hole) in the stomach or intestines Intussusception Appendicitis Scar tissue in the abdomen (called adhesions) Gallbladder disease Liver disease, infection, or injury Pancreatitis Abdominal abscess Intestinal ischemia Diverticulitis Bleeding in the peritoneal cavity (called hemoperitoneum) Endometriosis Ectopic pregnancy...

With no obvious immediate leads on the owner, rescuers even had to knock on doors in the local area in a bid to find her. The Moore Cave system, where the dog was stumbled upon, is around 22-miles long and reported to be the 23rd longest cave in the U.S. The groups of cave explorers were deep within the cave, between Brewer and Perryville, when the dog was found....