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The 2020 Australian Open has the tournament’s highest purse of all time, though it still won’t break last year’s U.S. Open for the record of highest-paying tennis tournament ever. The Australian Open has had equal prize money for the men’s and women’s tournaments since 2001. Since then, the French Open (2006) and Wimbledon (2007) have also made their payouts equal between the men and women, giving all four grand slams equal prize money....

The Selecao are widely regarded as one of the favourites to win the competition in Russia, and will face Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia in Group E. Austria, meanwhile, failed to qualify for the competition, finishing fourth in qualifying, behind Serbia, Republic of Ireland and Wales. Goal brings you all you need to know ahead of the friendly clash between the two sides, including team news, squad predictions and TV information....

Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced during a press conference Friday that from February 1, 2022, it would be a “requirement to get vaccinated” against COVID-19. “We have not managed to get enough unvaccinated people to get vaccinated. The most recent measures have increased daily vaccinations but not enough,” Schallenberg told reporters. “For a long time, it was consensus in the country that a vaccine mandate is not necessary, but we have to face reality....

The criteria for autism have changed over time. In 2013, several categories of autism, including Asperger syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, were removed from the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition” (DSM-5), which is the diagnostic “Bible.” Today, everyone with autistic symptoms, whether mild or severe, receives an ASD diagnosis. This article will look at common symptoms of autism, autism in women, causes, diagnosis, support, and treatment....

Most autoinflammatory diseases are genetic, start in childhood, and will continue into adulthood. They will affect multiple family members. There are instances where one of these conditions is acquired and occurs as a result of a new gene mutation. An acquired autoinflammatory disease can develop at any time during childhood or in adulthood. Here is what you need to know about autoinflammatory diseases, including different types, how they are different from autoimmune diseases, common symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment....

Here we look at six states that reported the highest average daily cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, according to the latest report Thursday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Case data below is from Johns Hopkins University and the CDC, while the population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau. South Dakota Average daily cases per 100,000 in last 7 days: 98....

For people with the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or ​COPD, secondhand smoke exposure can prompt an exacerbation of symptoms, which can lead to hospitalization. Traveling can put people with COPD at particular risk for possible exposure. For those without COPD, you may want to avoid the 7000 chemicals and 70 known carcinogens in secondhand smoke. Avoiding Exposure to Secondhand Smoke While Traveling Although many cities and communities have made great strides in banning smoking from public buildings, restaurants, and parks, there are still parts of the world where smoking is allowed everywhere—even on flights....

West and Kardashian have been locked in a war of words over their 8-year-old daughter, North, having an account on TikTok—a move that the rapper has publicly stated he stands against. While Kardashian has defended her decision to allow their eldest child on the video-sharing platform, “212” rapper Banks has lashed out at West, accusing him of publicly bullying his daughter with his statements. Taking to her Instagram Story on Sunday, Banks said the TikTok disagreement was the second time he had publicly targeted his daughter, citing his 2020 revelation that Kardashian had considered aborting North after discovering she was pregnant....

On Saturday, Felda United produced a stirring second half performance to comeback from a goal down against Kedah as both sides share the spoils after 90 minutes. Amidst the rain at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, Hadin Azman’s equaliser was enough to peg back Kedah, who had gone ahead through Ken Ilso’s first half goal. Goal reviews back the match from a tactical standpoint to see where the battles were won and lost in the 1-1 draw between Felda and Kedah....

The Packers were made aware of Raji’s decision Monday, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. MORE: Shocking NFL retirements | All-time greatest Packers Rather than a retirement, Raji calls his move a “haitus” and did not rule out a return after the 2016 season. His statement, via USA Today: Raji recorded 11.0 sacks and 104 tackles in 91 games since he was selected with the ninth overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft....

The expert also said the world is going to experience another pandemic in the future and governments need to prepare for it ahead of time. Speaking at a meeting titled The Science of COVID, hosted by the Royal Society on March 30 and March 31, the U.K. government’s chief scientific adviser, Patrick Vallance, warned that the world needed to get into a position where it can produce a brand new vaccine within 100 days of identifying a new dangerous virus or other type of pathogen, and stressed the importance of proper scientific funding....

The 23-year-old joined the German outfit from English giants Chelsea on an 18-month loan in January, having had a similar stint cut short by injury last season. His first appearance upon his return has, however, been delayed due to a knee injury he sustained while on international duty in January last year. “I’m fine,” Baba, who has resumed full training, told Schalke TV. “I am already able to participate fully in the team training....

Babies know the act is related to quantity, according to research published in the journal Developmental Science. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University recruited a group of 16 infants aged between 14 and 18 months to participate in five experiments, to test if they could recognize that counting is linked to numbers. They watched to see how the babies would react to toys, including cars and dogs, being placed inside an opaque box with a fabric slit which a hand could pass through....

Dry skin can lead to baby eczema, and some babies are predisposed to the condition. Eczema, including baby eczema, tends to run in families and there is also an association with familial allergies or asthma. Baby Eczema Symptoms Your baby might develop eczema within a few weeks of birth or anytime afterward. Baby eczema typically affects the cheeks and/or the inner creases of the arms, legs, or groin, although it can appear anywhere on the skin....

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said the child was being minded by her grandmother at a home in 3701 Columbia Drive, in Martinez, on Tuesday, when the attack happened. Police said the American bulldog-Great Pyrenees mix became aggressive and both the baby and the grandmother were injured when it attacked, according to CBS/ MyNetworkTv affiliate WEDW-TV. The outlet added that both needed treatment and were taken to Augusta University Health, although it said the girl had more severe injuries....

So when Dole moved toward seeking the GOP presidential nomination last week, there was an inevitable preacherly tone in her Piedmont drawl. Ringed by supporters at a restaurant in New Hampshire, she portrayed her possible candidacy as a witness for Christian decency. “There’s yearning to make us a better nation,” she said, clip-on mike in place. “We need to get back to basic values: personal responsibility, honesty, integrity … cooperation over conflict....

Rugby officials are already talking up the prospect of the first overseas tour by the Springbok national team since 1981. Last month Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu voiced support for a partial removal of the boycott in sports already desegregated inside South Africa. And this week South Africa may take a first step toward re-entry into the Olympic community at a meeting in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare between South African sports officials and representatives of African national Olympic committees....

Miami Hurricanes forward James Kelly plans to transfer to a school closer to his home in Michigan, men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Friday. The 6-foot-7-inch Ann Arbor, Mich., native was granted his release. “I have made the difficult decision to transfer from the University of Miami," said Kelly in a statement. "I believe it is in the best interest of my family that I continue my education and basketball career closer to them....

During his high-energy performance, Jeleel put on a slamming show for fans. It started off as a typical set for the Rhode Island-born rapper as he ripped the shirt off his body and did a backflip onstage, causing his fans to go wild. Before he sang his hit single “DIVE IN!” he climbed a stage pole to do the backflip and landed perfectly on his feet. “My music is just real raw energy,” Jeleel told Newsweek as he described his sound, “It’s high energy....