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One of these variants is B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant. This variant was initially discovered in India in December 2020 before it spread across the globe. Where Delta Has Spread After starting in India in 2020, the B.1.617.2 variant became the dominant strain in that country and globally until the worldwide surge of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in late 2021. The Delta variant was detected in people in over 130 countries during its spread, including the United States, Canada, and England....

While the nation is beginning to recover from the pandemic, certain effects still linger. The lockdown not only caused many weddings to be postponed, but it also affected vendors who are now struggling to meet the increased demand for weddings in 2021 and 2022. There was some demand for weddings in 2020, according to Cherie Meadows, owner of Amour Floral & Decor in Cleveland, Ohio, but those weddings were kept small....

Elsewhere, a damning report has condemned the U.K. government’s response to the pandemic, describing failures by ministers and scientific advisers as “costing thousands of lives.” Victims’ rights advocates say the report was an attempt to “ignore and gaslight bereaved families.” Meanwhile, arguments about vaccine and mask mandates continue to rage in the U.S. after Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order to prohibit businesses from enforcing such restrictions on workers....

Now, a new study is confirming that juggling all these priorities is taking a toll on women’s mental health. According to the study, women spent more time on unpaid work than men during COVID-19 lockdowns, which in turn has worsened their mental health. Single mothers experienced even more psychological distress than other groups among the subjects in the United Kingdom that were included in the study. “Much has been said about the setbacks to children’s learning and the challenges that have faced parents juggling homeschooling, childcare, housework, and working from home during lockdown,” Baowen Xue, PhD, a U....

While speaking to reporters Wednesday, Irvin said he couldn’t believe the Cowboys wide receiver told him he wasn’t looking to increase his number of targets in 2019. “One of the things we talked about is he said, ‘I don’t need 15-16 targets,’” Irvin said. “I’ve never heard a receiver say that. ‘I don’t need 15-16 targets a game, just give me my 8 or 9 and I’ll catch 7 or 8 passes....

MORE: Jerry Jones’ history of enabling is embarrassing The posted photos show multiple bruises to various parts of her body and include a caption that asks for women not to take abuse from men. In the first post, Thompson did not mention Elliott by name. But in a second post, she tagged Elliott’s Instagram user name. The NFL will investigate the allegations, according to Pro Football Talk. Thompson’s account has since been taken down, but here’s how the initial caption read:...

Reports surfaced last week that Elliott was among a number of Cowboys players who had tested positive for COVID-19 and was in self-quarantine at his home. The two-time NFL rushing champion said in an interview on his Twitch channel that he experienced minor symptoms that have since subsided. “I would say maybe one or two days where I felt symptoms, and even then, it wasn’t too bad,” he said. “I had a cough and a little bit of shortness of breath....

The Ravens and Cowboys coaching staffs have been selected to coach the Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Tuesday. They will be in charge for the Jan. 25 exhibition in Glendale, Ariz., coaching rosters selected earlier in the week by alumni captains Michael Irvin and Chris Carter. MORE: Pro Bowl selections Harbaugh’s Ravens and Garrett’s Cowboys lost in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs last weekend. The Broncos’ staff had been in line to serve as the AFC’s representative, but the NFL needed to find a replacement after John Fox was dismissed Monday....

Aikman recently appeared on “The Musers” radio program to discuss many things Cowboys-related, but when the topic of rookie linebacker Micah Parsons came up, Aikman couldn’t help but rave about the play of their rookie linebacker turned part-time edge rusher. Cowboys great Troy Aikman with big praise for Micah Parsons Aikman was also very gracious with comments about Parsons’ personality and the energy that he brings to the team....

The Cowboys have looked rock solid this season. However, It’s really hard to gauge this team through three games. On the surface they have a two-game lead in the division, but if you take a look at the schedule, it looks a lot less impressive. They have beaten three of the five worst teams in the NFL. The Giants, Redskins and Dolphins are not exactly NFL juggernauts in 2019, but you can only play the team in front of you....

So the Coyotes goalie went after the Stars center, but didn’t get the reaction for which he was hoping. As Smith challenged Faksa to a fight in the second period of Tuesday’s game in Arizona, Faksa simply laughed at him. More: Best NHL alternate jerseys for every team The Stars held a 2-1 lead at the end of the second period. 

Crackdown 3 design director Garett Wilson confirmed that Commander Jaxon will be a playable character in the game. Furthermore, Jaxon will apparently play a key role in Crackdown 3’s story as well, though it’s unclear if he will be playable in the campaign or strictly in the multiplayer mode. Wilson’s comments offer some much needed clarification in regards to Terry Crews’ involvement in the game and his character Commander Jaxon....

According to a study published in Current Biology, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), located in Panama, have found that tropical frog-eating bats (Trachops cirrhosus) consistently responded to ringtones that rewarded them with tasty treats. Biologist M. May Dixon of the University of Texas said of the subject of the study: “Frog-eating bats are an excellent emerging model organism for studying cognitive and sensory ecology.” Dixon, who recently completed a doctorate, said that for the frogs, “learning plays a big part in their lives....

Damage to this nerve can cause facial weakness, as well as insufficient tears and saliva, a diminished sense of taste, and decreased sensation behind the ears. Depending on the cause, treatment of cranial nerve 7 damage can include medication, physical therapy, electrical stimulation techniques, and surgery. This article will discuss the structure and function of cranial nerve 7, injuries and impairments to this nerve, and when to see a healthcare provider....

RELATED: The Best 10 Games To Play If You Like Skyrim Tamriel’s long and winding history is full of mysteries. Luckily for Skyrim, with multiple expansive DLCs and now Elder Scrolls: Online returning to the snowy tundra, many of the land’s lost puzzles have finally had some light shed upon them. Players have discovered a myriad of answers to some of Skyrim’s greatest questions. 10 A Max Level Challenge Many fans longed for endgame content for Skyrim....

Nintendo first launched this BMX racing game for the NES. From there, the company modernized Excitebike and released it on the N64 and, eventually, the Wii. Not many NES consoles exist anymore, which makes playing Excitebike again hard to come by. Thanks to some retro fans at Wireframe Magazine, a snippet of Python code can recreate this NES classic for hours of fun on your Raspberry Pi or home PC....

And now you can actually create posters directly on your phone or tablet. With the right apps you can make beautiful promotional graphics to meet all your needs. In this post, we showcase six poster-maker apps you can use on your Android device. 1. Canva If you are looking for an excellent and versatile graphic design tool, Canva is one of the best options for you. Canva is an impressive program, with hundreds of templates for making flyers, online posts, newsletters, and posters....

Since its release, Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s new 3D style of gameplay has been revolutionary for the series. While the gameplay may not prompt many comparisons to Elden Ring, some of the boss battles seen in the Nintendo title do involve similar strategies. RELATED: Incredible Elden Ring Fan Art Combines ‘Let Me Solo Her’ and The Shining Reddit user an artist heybinsu posted an image of their fan art, with the piece combining Kirby and some memorable Elden Ring armor sets....

On Twitter, Dennis “Tuxedo Labs” Gustafsson shared a short Teardown gameplay video revealing the tests he’d done on the game’s audio. The audio test seems to be a confirmation that development is going well after the developer’s big reveal of the game back in October 2019. RELATED: Minecraft Adding New Netherite Ore in Next Update The Teardown announcement video got 1.2 million and 636K viewers on YouTube and Twitter. For those who didn’t see it, Teardown is a heist game set in a voxel world that can be smashed to pieces....