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Chancroid is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes painful sores in the genital area. Although less common than other STIs, chancroid can still occur, especially in areas with poor access to healthcare. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent complications and transmission to partners. What Causes Chancroid? Chancroid is caused by a bacterium called Haemophilus ducreyi. It spreads mainly through sexual contact with an infected person. Small breaks in the skin or mucous membranes during sex allow the bacteria to enter and cause infection. What Are the Symptoms of Chancroid? Symptoms usually appear within 4 to 10…

RJ Young FOX Sports National College Football Analyst Michael Cohen College Football and College Basketball Writer The Cy-Hawk rivalry has never lacked intensity, but this year’s edition carries an added layer of intrigue — with two quarterbacks squarely at the center of it.For Iowa State’s Rocco Becht, Saturday’s matchup represents more than just a chance to beat an in-state rival that has owned the series for years. It’s an opportunity to build on a breakout 2024 campaign that ended with a program-best 11 wins, and to prove that Iowa State’s 2-0 start isn’t a fluke.Across the field, Iowa’s Mark Gronowski…

[SINGAPORE] The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to lower long-term operating costs across multiple sectors in Asia, according to Morningstar analysts.“This highlights undervalued companies that could be re-rated as earnings improve due to viable cost-cutting measures,” said Morningstar senior associate equity analyst Kathy Chan and Asia equity market strategist Kai Wang.Wang gave the example of Trip.com in his response to queries from The Business Times on Thursday (Sep 4). The Singapore-headquartered online travel agency saw “better than expected” margin improvement of about 200 basis points, due to marketing efficiency with improved targeting by AI. His target prices…

The Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday that it is cracking down on providers and other entities that engage in information blocking practices that limit easy access to patients’ electronic health record data.“Today’s announcement is a warning to actors still engaging in information blocking to come into compliance with the rules governing the flow of patient information and a call to action for patients, providers, payers, local health departments, and health IT companies to report alleged information blocking,” the department said. HHS plans to take “an active enforcement stance” against health care entities involved in data blocking, with…

The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21 and the third team to do it this century.Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the fourth player in league history to get that many in a game in the final. His third to complete the hat trick sent rats, along with hats, flying onto the ice. Matthew Tkachuk, one of the faces of the franchise, fittingly scored the Cup clincher.”Good evening, South Florida,”…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched Operation Warp Speed in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, an effort he has credited with saving tens of millions of lives. During a Cabinet meeting last week, he likened it to “one of the greatest achievements ever.”Sitting at the table as a proud Trump spoke was Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who came under fire at a congressional hearing Thursday for his work to restrict access to vaccines, including the very COVID-19 shots still touted by his boss.The three-hour hearing exposed an odd dichotomy: One of Trump’s most universal…

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s Anutin Charnvirakul was elected prime minister on Friday (Sep 5) after breezing through a parliamentary vote, trouncing the candidate of the Shinawatra family’s once-dominant ruling party to end a week of chaos and political deadlock.With the decisive backing of the opposition, Anutin easily passed the threshold of more than half of the lower house votes required to become premier. This capped off days of drama and a scramble for power, during which he outmanoeuvred the most successful political party in Thailand’s history.Shrewd dealmaker Anutin has been a mainstay in Thai politics throughout years of turmoil, positioning his Bhumjaithai…

A throbbing headache that creeps from your ear to your jaw or temples isn’t always just a migraine. Sometimes, an ear infection is the hidden cause, and it’s often mistaken for sinus pain or tension.  This guide helps you understand how ear issues can trigger head pain, what symptoms to watch for, and, most importantly, how to get relief before the condition worsens. Can an Ear Infection Cause Head Pain?  Yes, it can. The ears, nose, and throat are part of a system known as the ENT system, which means that when one is infected or inflamed, the others can…

Michael Cohen College Football and College Basketball Writer STORRS, Conn. — Even for a state like Connecticut, where college basketball is a year-round passion, there was nothing particularly special about the morning of June 28, another nondescript Saturday amid a searing summer in this part of the country, with far too many weekends remaining before UConn returns to the court.But things began to change shortly after 11 a.m. local time in response to what was happening across the ocean and several time zones away, as Australia battled the United States in the group phase at this year’s FIBA Under-19 Basketball…

Savannah, Ga. — U.S. immigration authorities on Thursday raided the sprawling site where Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles in southeast Georgia, conducting a search that shut down construction on an adjacent factory being built to produce EV batteries.In a post on X, the Atlanta office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it “joined HSI, FBI, DEA, ICE, GSP and other agencies in a major immigration enforcement operation at the Hyundai mega site battery plant in Bryan County, GA, leading to the apprehension of 450 unlawful aliens, emphasizing our commitment to community safety.”The operation targeted one of Georgia’s…