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Jakarta - U.S. Graduate Fair 2024, an event for prospective graduate students featuring representatives from 17 top U.S. universities, the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), the Fulbright Programme, and the U.S. Embassy's EducationUSA programme, is being held this week by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). On July 18, in Yogyakarta; on July 20, in Jakarta; and on July 21, in Surabaya, there will be an education fair. In 2024, USAID and the U.S.-Indonesia Society (USINDO) will jointly host the U.S. Graduate Fair, where aspiring students and their families can discover graduate programmes in a variety of subjects, including public policy, business, education, and health. Attendees will obtain knowledge about the graduate school system in the United States, application processes, and student life in addition to having the opportunity to interact directly with university representatives and scholarship providers. Arizona State University, Bos

In response to criticism of her new single Woman's World, Katy Perry finally spoke out. Recently, Katy Perry spoke out against the criticism directed at her new track, "Woman's World," calling it "satire." Her fans and followers became enraged when the video was criticised for being directed towards men. In response to the fans' outcry, the American Idol judge said in a recent social media post that the purpose was only to parody the topic of "gender norms." She sent the following message with a video clip on X, the former name for Twitter: "You can achieve anything! even in jest! Girlboss a**hole! You're capable; go, girl!" She said, acting quite strangely, "We're just kind of having fun, being a bit snarky with it. It's quite ironic and slapstick." She went on to clarify: "And with this set, it's like, 'Oooh, we're not about the male gaze but we really are about the male gaze,' and we

  Chile's Valdivia "Indonesia hopes to investigate ways to improve the trade agreement between Chile and Indonesia, particularly to promote more participation from regional business actors," stated Muhammad Anshor, the ambassador of Indonesia to Chile, while on a working visit to Valdivia, Los Rios Region, on July 11–12. "This is in line with the significant increase in trade volume and value between Indonesia and Chile following the implementation of the Indonesia-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IC-CEPA) in 2019," said Ambassador Anshor. The purpose of the visit to Valdivia was also to extend an invitation to the regional stakeholders to attend the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) in Indonesia from October 9–12, as well as to take part in the Indonesia–Latin America and Caribbean Business Forum (INA–LAC) in Lima, Peru, on September 11–13. Ambassador Anshor met with the director of Prochile Los Rios, the president of Sociedad Agricola y Ganadero Os

In a first of its kind, fossil chromosomes have been discovered in a piece of woolly mammoth skin that was excavated from the Siberian permafrost, according to a recent study. The 52,000-year-old remains were discovered in 2018 close to the northeastern Siberian settlement of Belaya Gora. The chromosomes, which are small thread-like structures that contain genetic material, or DNA, were preserved in perfect detail by the cold temperatures in this area. Although samples of ancient DNA have been discovered previously, they are usually very fragmented and only contain a few hundred letters of genetic code. Millions of chromosomes can be found in fossils, providing a significantly more comprehensive image of an animal's genetic makeup. Erez Lieberman Aiden, a professor of molecular and human genetics at the Baylor College of Medicine and co-corresponding author of the study published on Thursday in the journal Cell, stated, "Fossil chromosomes have never been found before."

  Today, the Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management and Partnership (USAID SELARAS) was officially launched by the Indonesian government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Waste management presents serious health and environmental problems, including plastic pollution of the oceans and other rivers, therefore both Indonesia and the US have a stake in finding solutions. Enhancing the quality of life for residents, reducing environmental harm, and promoting recycling will all help create a more sustainable future through better solid waste management and higher recycling rates. With the goal of reducing land-based sources of ocean plastic pollution and methane—a strong greenhouse gas—USAID SELARAS is a five-year programme with a maximum funding of $24.7 million. It does this by encouraging sustainable and integrated solid waste management. Eighteen cities and districts in the provinces of North Sumatra, Banten, Central Java, East Java, East Kalim

The first-ever generic GLP-1 medication to be made available in the US, Victoza (liraglutide), was recently introduced by Teva Pharmaceuticals. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s or GLP-1 RAs, are a family of incretin medications used to treat obesity and diabetes by acting as the body's natural hormone replacements. In this class, other popular medications include tirzepatide (marketed as Mounjaro and Zepbound) and semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy). The latter stimulates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, earning it the moniker "dual agonistTrusted Source." Some patients have lost up to 25% of their body weight thanks to the medications, which have shown to be incredibly beneficial, especially for weight lossTrusted Source. Numerous other positive effects, such as decreasing A1C and enhancing cardiovascular outcomes, have also been demonstrated. But occasionally, the medications' popularity has gotten out of hand, creating problems with th

I've seen how  ransomware  attacks can really hurt people and businesses. In 2021, one attack happened every 11 seconds, causing almost $20 billion in damage 1 . These threats can lock your data and demand money to unlock it. But, you can fight back and keep your digital stuff safe. This article will give you key tips to defend against  ransomware  viruses. By following these steps, you can take charge of your online safety. This means keeping your data, privacy, and peace of mind secure. Key Takeaways Ransomware attacks are a growing threat, with one occurring every 11 seconds in 20211 Cybercriminals often use phishing emails and malicious links to deliver ransomware2 Implementing a robust backup strategy is crucial to recovering from a ransomware attack Keeping software and systems updated helps patch vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware Antivirus software, firewalls, and network segmentation are essential for ransomware protection What is Ransomware and How Does it Work? Rans