Argentina Lagoon Turns Deep Pink
This lagoon in southern Argentina turned a striking shade of pink due to pollution from a nearby industrial park
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Accessibility, VR, and the Olympics
Japanese children gathered for a #Tokyo2020 viewing event where they were able to watch the Games using technology like VR
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Highlights Gender, Racial Pay Gap
Black women, on average, are paid just 63 cents for every dollar made by their non-hispanic male counterparts. August 3 is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, marking when Black women earn the amount made by their white, male counterparts the previous December. Bloomberg’s Jennifer Zabasajja reports on “Quicktake Charge.” (Source: Bloomberg)
New ETF Lets Investors Bet Against Ark’s Cathie Wood
A new ETF designed to bet directly against Cathie Wood’s flagship fund comes not a moment too soon for her growing band of skeptics. Erik Balchunas explains what it is on Quicktake “Take Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Gen Z Expands Game Platform Influence From Gaming to Vaccines
Enthusiast CEO Adrian Montgomery and Luminosity Gaming streamer Tori Pareno discuss how gaming is helping companies expand their audience across various forms of media and helping to raise awareness on Covid-19 vaccines for younger people. They speak with Jennifer Zabasajja on “Quicktake Charge.” (Source: Bloomberg)
How Virtual Reality Is About to Revolutionize Healthcare SHORT
Over the past 30 years, virtual reality in the healthcare space has evolved from a radical research topic to a powerful clinical tool. Proponents contend VR can help doctors and mental health professionals reach under-served populations while providing assessments and interventions that weren’t previously possible. VR is already proving invaluable as a therapeutic strategy for people coping with issues ranging from PTSD to chronic pain.
Spotlighting Athletes’ Mental Health
At the Tokyo Olympics, mental health has been in the spotlight as more of the world’s top athletes speak out. Dr. Jarrod Spencer, who works with several professional teams and college athletes, says the pandemic has been a major factor but “we’ve long known we’re not doing enough for mental health.” Dr. Spencer talks to Quicktake’s Kurumi Mori.
Olympic Diversity in Japan
Athletes are helping Japan embrace its biracial citizens in one of the the world’s most racially homogeneous countries. Bloomberg’s Kurumi Mori speaks with Taro Daniel, one of several multicultural athletes representing Japan in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Are Stratospheric Stock Valuations Here to Stay?
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Nir Kaissar says U.S. stocks have been overvalued for years. He’s on Quicktake “Take Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney for Streaming ‘Black Widow’
Two-time Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johansson sued Walt Disney for releasing her movie “Black Widow” in theaters and on Disney+ at the same time. Johannson calls it a breach of contract. Tara Lachapelle and Alex Webb of Bloomberg Opinion are on Quicktake. (Source: Bloomberg)
