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Are you angry at the unvaccinated CNN

It’s not just the masses that are letting us down, but our friends, family, and coworkers. You might be furious at the selfishness, ignorance, and lack of civic responsibility displayed by those in your life. There are many posts on social media that attempt to convince people to get vaccinated. It’s human nature. It’s human nature. You might feel angry, frustrated, and resentful after you have a heated conversation with the anti-vaxxers. It can be tempting to let go of our emotions and allow them to have theirs. The cost is high: They don’t get vaccinated and we damage the relationship. Even when we present them clear, convincing facts, there is a psychological phenomenon called the “backfire effect”. People can be reinforced by facts that disprove their incorrect beliefs. This phenomenon has been observed in the contexts of political misconceptions, voting preferences and the decision to vaccinate your children or yourself. People will be more likely to accept facts that are not in line with their opinions than they are to argue with them. Criticizing, blaming, and shaming them because they are thoughtless, selfishly, stupid, ignorant, or psychopathic is a way to do this. This is a test you can do yourself. When was the last occasion you made a change in your behavior to respond to someone blaming you or shame you? We want to tell you that we understand your pain. Both of us are vaccinated. We are both vaccinated.

However, the spread of the pandemic is being slowed by the Delta variant. This, along with widespread vaccine hesitancy, is causing the need for continued lockdowns and mask mandates. We are horrified at the unnecessary suffering and loss of lives that has resulted. Like Gov. We feel angry too, just like Gov. We also care deeply about our relationships. It feels like we have to make a choice when the two come together. The dilemma of risk and relationship: Do I risk getting a breakthrough illness by being in a confined space? Or do I take the risk of getting infected myself? Although it’s not guaranteed to get the unvaccinated family members to make an appointment, it can increase your chances of success. We’d like to share a process that reduces risk through relationship. You are not giving up control, but the illusion of it. You can always get vaccinated for the person you are talking to. You can’t choose for them. You don’t get to choose for them. Even if they disagree with our position, we recognize that it makes sense to us. How can you show empathy to someone who doesn’t want the vaccine? Let’s be real. Think about the person you want to convince. Be open to your feelings. Are you angry at them? Are you disappointed? Are you scared? Are you afraid of them? Instead, be compassionate for yourself. Your motivations are admirable. You want to alleviate suffering, save lives, and allow people to gather again freely without fear of infection. You care deeply about the topic and feel strongly about it. But don’t act on these emotions. Instead, show empathy for the other person. What are they passionate about? Here’s what the vaccine-hesitant people in our lives have said: “I don’t want unknown chemicals in my system.” “”I don’t trust pharmaceutical companies. “”I don’t want to be told what my body should do. These vaccines were not thoroughly researched and have been approved by FDA. “”My chances of being harmed by the vaccine is much greater than my risk of dying from Covid. These statements are not hard to believe. It’s possible that you are thinking it in your head right this moment. Can you sympathize with them? Is it reasonable to not trust the pharmaceutical industry completely? It doesn’t take much to search the internet for lawsuits and settlements worth billions of dollars that involve harms, false claims, and withheld information from drug companies. Is it not true that we only have short-term data about the side effects and effects of vaccines, even though the trials started less than two years ago? It’s time for us to put pressure on the unvaccinated. Empathy is about validating the perspective of another person without disagreeing with them.

Empathy is making truthful statements that show that you are listening to the other person. For example, “It sounds as if you are afraid of side effects of the vaccine.” This makes sense. “It seems that you don’t trust pharmaceutical companies that produce the vaccines. “I understand that.” “”We don’t have long-term data about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. That’s what I get. “Can we have a conversation? And then encourage them to speak. This is where curiosity comes in. Ask questions to get to know them, not because you want to trap them in inconsistencies but because they are curious about the answers. What are their methods of comparing the relative risks of vaccines to Covid? What data are they looking at What is it that makes them doubt the safety and efficacy of the vaccine? What have they seen or heard? Now it’s time to get to the real questions: What do they want? What do they want for themselves, their loved ones, their country, the world? There is a good chance that you will find common ground here. All of us want people to feel well, to be safe from harm and to be free of coercion. Even though we may have different ideas about what it means, we all want the economy and society to thrive.

Respect is something we all desire. This will allow us to begin to appreciate our differences and show compassion. It sounds like you and me want people to be healthy and free of coercion. This virus is sort of pitting these values against one another, and I’m coming down stronger on the side of healthy, while you seem to value freedom more. I understand your concerns about your health. Actually, I support vaccination because it will allow us all more freedom. “That was how we approached one of our vaccine-hesitant friends. After a long conversation filled with respectful questions and discussion, she said that she believed she would get the vaccine. We created an environment that allowed her to feel safe enough to make changes on her own, rather than trying to change her. We don’t know what the outcome of your conversations will be. You can’t influence someone’s behavior if you don’t have any power over them. However, it is possible to influence them through a caring and respectful relationship. To get your loved one vaccinated, approach them with empathy, curiosity, and to show your respect and caring. This is your best chance to help them get theirs.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv secures a bridgehead across the key Dnipro River, reports

But military experts warn that advancing from positions across the Dnipro could be very difficult.

Ukrainian troops have set up positions on the east bank of the Dnipro River in southern Kherson region, reports say.The region is partially Russian-held and crossing the river could be significant in future offensives.The US-based Institute for the Study of War says Russian military bloggers have posted “enough geolocated footage and text reports to confirm” the advance.BBC Ukraine says its military sources have reported a “certain movement across [the] Dnipro” near Kherson city.

Ukraine’s military has not confirmed the movement, while Russia has denied the reports.But if the reports that Ukraine has secured a bridgehead on the east bank are correct, it could be significant in helping Kyiv drive Russian troops back.A Ukrainian advance in the area could, in the future, even cut the land corridor to Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014.However, military experts say any Ukrainian troop movements in the bridgehead area – which is crisscrossed by floodplains, irrigation canals and other water obstacles – would be a tough task.And Ukrainian advances would be further complicated by Russia’s significant advantage in the air.

Ukraine’s military has for some time publicly spoken about preparations for a major counter-offensive, without specifying where and when it could be launched.Until now, all of the Kherson region on the east bank of the Dnipro has been under Russian control, with the wide river serving as a natural barrier.The regional capital – sitting on the west bank – was liberated by Ukrainian forces last November.Celebrations as Ukraine takes back key city KhersonPutin visits occupied Kherson region in UkraineIn Sunday’s report, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said “geolocated footage published on 23 April indicates that Ukrainian forces are operating in areas north-west of Oleshky on the east” bank of Dnipro.

The ISW added there was not enough information to analyse the scale of the reported Ukrainian advance – or the further intentions of the Ukrainian military.On Monday, Russia’s WarGonzo military blogger reported that Ukrainian troops were “trying to gain a foothold on Bolshoi Potemkin [Velykyi Potyomkin – Ukrainian] island”, which is located between the new and old channels of the Dnipro.

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India’s population will surpass China this week, according to UN

Last week, a different UN body said the milestone would be passed later in 2023.

India is expected to overtake China as the world’s most populous nation by the end this week. A different UN body predicted last week that India would surpass China by the middle this year. The Asian nations have accounted more than a quarter of the global population since over 70 years. The UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs said in a press release that “China will soon relinquish its long-held position as the world’s largest country”.

The UN Population Fund said last week that India would have 2.9 million more people than China by the middle of 2023. China’s birthrate has dropped recently, and its population shrank last year for first time since 1961. India’s population will continue to grow for several decades, it said. However, fertility rates in India are also dropping – from 5.7 babies per woman in 1950, to 2.2 today. In November, the world population reached 8 billion. Experts say that the growth rate is slower than it used to be, and is now at its lowest level since 1950.

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Scientists are concerned about recent rapid ocean warming.

There’s growing concern that the oceans are heating up quickly – and scientists are unsure of the implications.

It has never warmed up this much, so quickly. Scientists don’t fully understand why. But they worry that, combined with other weather events, the world’s temperature could reach a worrying new level by the end of next year. Scientists do not fully understand why it has happened. But they are concerned that combined with other weather conditions, the temperature of the planet could reach a new alarming level by the end next year. They are less efficient in absorbing planet-warming gases.

In the last 15 years, Earth’s heat has increased by 50 percent, with the majority of that extra heat going into the oceans. This has real world implications – not only was the temperature of the oceans a record in April, but in some areas the difference over the long term is enormous. Image source: Getty ImagesIn march, sea surface temperatures along the east coast of North America reached 13.8C above the 1981-2011 average. Karina Von Schuckmann, lead author of the study and oceanographer with the research group Mercator Ocean International, said: “It is not yet clear why such a rapid and huge change is occurring.”

“We have doubled heat in the climate system over the last 15 years. I don’t think this is climate variability, but it could be. We do see the change. “An interesting factor that could influence the level of heat entering the oceans is a reduction in shipping pollution. In 2020, the International Maritime Organisation implemented a regulation to lower the sulphur in fuel burned by ships. This has had an immediate impact on reducing the amount aerosol particles released in the atmosphere. Aerosols that pollute the air also reflect heat back into the space, so removing them could have caused more heat to reach the oceans.

The average surface temperature of the oceans has risen by 0.9C since pre-industrial times, with 0.6C of that increase occurring in the last 40. This is less than the rise in air temperatures on land which have increased by 1.5C. Oceans absorb heat much deeper than land and require more energy to heat. This has real-world implications. It is especially damaging to coral reefs. Extreme weather will increase as heat from the upper ocean surface increases hurricanes and cyclones. This means they become more intense and longer-lasting.Sea-level rise: warmer waters take up more space – known as thermal expansion – and can greatly accelerate the melting of glaciers from Greenland and Antarctica that flow into the oceans.

This increases global sea levels and increases the risk of coastal flooding. Warmer water has a lower ability to absorb CO2. The oceans will absorb less CO2 if they continue to warm. This will lead to more CO2 accumulating in the atmosphere, further warming the air. “The Australian Bureau model strongly suggests a strong El Nino.” Hugh McDowell, from Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, said that the trend has been in that direction and that all climate models have been trending towards a stronger event. Mr McDowell warned that predictions are less reliable at this time of the year.

Other researchers are more optimistic. Experts believe that a fully-formed event will follow. “If we have a new El Nino on top of that, it will probably cause an additional global warming of 0.2-0.25C,” Dr Josef Ludescher from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Research said. “The impact of El Nino is reduced a few months following the peak. This is why 2024 is likely to be the warmest year on record. “Image source, Anadolu Agency.” And we may, we’ll be close to 1.5C and perhaps we’ll temporarily go over. El Nino is likely to disrupt weather patterns in Australia and around the world. It will also weaken the monsoon. There are also more fundamental concerns that as heat is absorbed by the oceans, they may be less able store excess energy.

One scientist described being “extremely stressed and worried”. Karina von Schuckmann says that some research has shown the world warming in jumps. Little changes over years are followed by sudden leaps upwards. After El Nino subsides, temperatures may drop again. She told BBC News that “we still have a window of opportunity to act and we should take advantage of this to reduce the effects.” Graphics by Erwan RIVALL.

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Wagner in Sudan: what have Russian mercenaries done?

The Wagner group denies involvement in the current conflict, but there’s evidence it has previously been active in Sudan.

Russian Wagner mercenary forces are accused of having commercial and military ties with Sudan. However, the group denies involvement in the current conflict. Yevgeny Praighozin, who has close ties to President Vladimir Putin, has stated that “not one Wagner PMC [private company] fighter has ever been present in Sudan”. We have found no evidence of Russian mercenaries currently inside the country. There is evidence of Wagner’s previous activities in Sudan. Mr Prighozin’s operations in the nation have been targeted by US and EU sanctions. Gold-mining DealsIn 2017, Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir, during a trip to Moscow, signed a number of deals.

These included an agreement to establish a Russian naval base at Port Sudan along the Red Sea as well as “concessions on gold mining” between Russian company M Invest, and the Sudanese Ministry of Minerals. The According to a CNN investigation, gold was transported overland into Central African Republic where Wagner operates – exports that were not recorded in Sudanese trade data.

The BBC has not independently confirmed these images. In 2021, a Wagner linked Telegram channel published photos of an unnamed top Wagner leader awarding Sudanese soldier memorabilia during a ceremony that took place two years earlier. TelegramAnd, in July 2022 this channel distributed a clip allegedly showing Wagner’s mercenaries performing par The same source linked the Instagram profile of a Russian mercenary who called himself a “freelancer”. He shared stories of his exploits on Sudan in posts dating from August and Oct 2021. How influential is Wagner? The US Treasury claims that the Wagner Group has been involved in “paramilitary activities, support for maintaining authoritarian regimes and exploitation natural resources”. The relationship between the Royal United Services Institute and the UK-based Royal United Services Institute has grown since then.

“In 2018, they had around 100 men actively training Sudanese forces,” says Dr Joana De Deus Pereira from the UK. Sudanese media reported that the number grew to 500 and that they were mainly based in the south-west, near Um Dafuq and close to Sudan’s borders with the Central African Republic. According to Dr Samuel Ramani who wrote a book on Russia’s activities throughout Africa, the Wagner Group created its own media campaigns in order to keep President Bashir in power. Image source: AFP. This caused friction with the president’s security forces and Wagner switched its support to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who overthrew him.

Dr Ramani says that while the Foreign Ministry in Moscow opposed the coup, Prigozhin, and the Wagner Group, welcomed al-Burhan’s takeover. According to Dr Ramani it was between 2021 and 2022 when the Wagner Group increased their connections with the Rapid Support Forces, which is currently fighting Sudan’s regular army led by Gen Burhan. Mr Pri “Wagner had links with both General al-Burhan and Mr Hemedti in different degrees and ways,” she says. Wagner’s presence in AfricaWagner fighters are widely reported to be in the Central African Republic for several years, guarding diamond mines in the country, as well in Libya and Mali.

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Sudan fighting: Foreign nationals and diplomats evacuated

Several countries are helping their citizens leave the capital, Khartoum, following a week of fighting.

Several other countries have also started organising evacuations, starting on Sunday. France, Germany Italy and Spain have also started organising evacuations. A vicious power struggle has caused violence throughout the country. The UK government was able to airlift British diplomatic staff and their families out in a “complex” and “rapid” operation. Foreign Minister James Cleverly stated that options to evacuate remaining British nationals were “severely restricted”.

The German army reported that the first of three flights had left Sudan bound for Jordan with 101 people aboard. Italy and Spain evacuated citizens – the Spanish mission included citizens of Argentina, Colombia, Ireland Portugal, Poland Mexico, Venezuela, and Sudan. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his government had evacuated diplomatic staff. More than 150 people were evacuated to the Saudi Arabian port Jeddah by sea, including citizens from Egypt, Pakistan, and Gulf countries. Many foreign students from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East have also been trapped in Khartoum. They have made desperate calls for assistance.

The US announced on Sunday that a disaster response team will be sent to the region to “coordinate humanitarian response to those in need, both within and outside Sudan.” “Samantha Power, from the US Agency for International Development(USAID), said that the team would initially work out of Kenya and give priority to getting “life-saving humanitarian assistance to those in need.” The World Health Organization reports that the fighting has injured thousands and killed more than 400.

The death toll may be higher than 400, because people are unable to access healthcare due to the closure of most hospitals in the city. The fighting has also affected the western region of Darfur where the RSF was first formed. The UN has warned that 20,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled Sudan in search of safety in Chad across the border.