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Disease experts and historians can’t agree on when syphilis came to Europe

Opinion: The theory syphilis came to Europe from the Americas is wrong, according to ongoing research by paleopathologists, scientists who study skeletal remains for evidence of disease.

Inverse

Pope's Indigenous tour signals a rethink of mission legacy

Pope Francis’ trip to Canada to apologize for the horrors of church-run Indigenous residential schools marks a radical rethink of the Catholic Church’s missionary legacy in the Americas

The Independent UK

'Job for when I get the f*** out of this place': Barilaro staffer's evidence

Mark Connell, who was working for the former deputy premier when he was trade minister, submitted the statement to a parliamentary inquiry into Mr Barilaro's appointment as trade commissioner to the Americas.

Newcastle Herald

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COVID cases down in Americas but Omicron subvariants driving new infections -PAHO

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday warned of the growing number of COVID-19 cases caused by the highly infectious BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants of the coronavirus even as overall cases dipped in the Americas.

Reuters

Manuscripts and art support archaeological evidence that syphilis was in Europe long before explorers could have brought it home from the Americas

That the arrival of Europeans in the New World in 1492 led to a massive shift in the ecological landscape has been widely accepted for the past 50 years. Suddenly a trans-Atlantic exchange – maize for wheat, tomatoes for apples, tobacco for horses – meant that plants and animals were…

The Conversation

WHO: COVID-19 Cases Rising Nearly Everywhere in the World

The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization. The UN health agency said in its latest weekly report on the pandemic that the worldwide number of deaths remained relatively similar to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

John Barilaro withdraws from $500,000 New York trade job

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro withdraws from his role as the state's Trade Commissioner to the Americas, describing his position as "untenable".

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McCormick Q2 Earnings Miss Street View; Cuts FY22 EPS Forecast

McCormick & Co Inc (NYSE:MKC) reported a second-quarter FY22 sales decline of 1.3% year-on-year to $1.54 billion, missing the consensus of $1.61 billion. Flavor solutions segment sales increased 10%, driven by the Americas and EMEA regions. Consumer segment sales declined 8%, reflecting lower volume and product mix. Gross profit was $523 million, with…

Benzinga

Steelcase Shares Surge On Solid Q1 Results, Clocks 33% Revenue Growth

Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 33% year-over-year to $740.70 million, +35% on an organic basis, beating the consensus of $690.94 million. Adjusted EPS was $(0.05), beating the consensus of $(0.18). Revenue by segments: Americas $520.8 million (+38% Y/Y), EMEA $156.4 million (+27% Y/Y) and Others $63.5 million (+12% Y/Y). The…

Benzinga

John Barilaro received plum New York trade job after senior public servant had already been offered it

Gladys Berejiklian told Jenny West she had the job in August but that offer was later rescinded and the role readvertised

The Guardian - AU

Emails show applicants for John Barilaro's new US trade commissioner job were shortlisted before it was readvertised

Documents show candidates for the New York-based job, worth up to $600,000 annually, were shortlisted in April last year and that appointments were meant to go to cabinet.

ABC News

What's in a name? Why giving monkeypox a new one is a good idea

In its latest update on monkey pox in mid-June, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that cases had been reported from 42 member states across five of its regions – the Americas, Africa, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Western Pacific. A total of 2,103 laboratory cases had been reported, including one…

The Conversation

US sees perils for Russian influence in Americas if Ukraine war drags on

WASHINGTON — Over dinner at the lush Getty Villa in Los Angeles, where curators have recreated a classical Roman home overlooking the Pacific, President Joe Biden had a rare opportunity to speak with leaders from across the Americas all together and in private.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Barilaro appointed US trade commissioner

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has been appointed as senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas in a move criticised by the opposition.

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4 Companies That Are Integral Parts of the EV Supply Chain

The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is expected to register solid growth in the coming years owing to an increased focus on sustainable transportation and favorable government initiatives. Given this backdrop, we think companies that are an integral part of the EV supply chain Albemarle (ALB), Vale S.A. (VALE), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX),…

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LEGO Builds New Factory In US - Check Out The Details

The Danish toy company, The LEGO Group, plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a new factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia. LEGO expects the 1.7 million square foot facility, once completed, to provide jobs to more than 1,760 people. CEO Niels B. Christiansen said, "This is an exciting step for the…

Benzinga

Armstrong World Industries Reveals CFO Transition Plan

Armstrong World Industries Inc (NYSE:AWI) has appointed Christopher P. Calzaretta to succeed Brian MacNeal as its next chief financial officer, effective August 1, 2022. When Calzaretta assumes a new role as CFO, MacNeal will continue in an advisory role through September 1, 2022, to support a smooth transition. Calzaretta brings over 20 years…

The Conversation

Summit of the Americas: Biden's attempt to unite the region on migration gets off to a shaky start

The ninth Summit of the Americas, hosted by the Joe Biden in Los Angeles from June 6 to 10, was overshadowed by US president’s decision not to invite the presidents of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. The reason given for this was antidemocratic leadership and disrespect for human rights in those…

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Biden's Summit of the Americas Was Over Before It Started

Biden's decision to exclude nondemocratic countries led to a boycott by allies.

France 24

Biden, western hemisphere leaders announce migration plan at Americas summit

US President Joe Biden and other leaders from the western hemisphere on Friday announced what is being billed as a roadmap for countries to host large numbers of migrants and refugees.

Al Jazeera

US rolls out migration plan on final day of Americas summit

Experts question whether Summit of the Americas declaration will do enough to address pressing needs in the region.

Los Angeles Times

Some LA homeless camps cleared as world leaders arrived for Summit of the Americas

LOS ANGELES — As their Uber ride headed from Santa Monica to downtown Los Angeles late Thursday morning, Bella Reith and Paul Campo couldn’t help but notice the row of tents on sidewalks and freeway underpasses.

Reuters

U.S. pledges more visas for Cubans, Haitians at Summit of the Americas

The Biden administration will spend $314 million to support Venezuelan migrants across the Western Hemisphere and restart programs allowing some Cubans and Haitians to reunite with family members in the United States, U.S. agencies announced on Friday.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Editorial: Latin American dictators get zero tolerance, but Biden gives the Saudis a pass

For the United States to have any hope of restoring itself as a global beacon of democracy, the Biden administration must take a firm and consistent stand when dealing with dictators. If other nations’ leaders can’t embrace the fundamentals of democracy, they don’t deserve to be welcomed on these shores.…

Reuters

Biden unveils migration plan, capping Americas summit roiled by division

U.S. President Joe Biden and fellow leaders from the Western Hemisphere on Friday rolled out a new set of measures to confront the regional migration crisis, seeking to salvage an Americas summit roiled by division.

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