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Britain to quarantine travellers for 14 days, UK airlines association says
- May 10, 2020
Britain plans to introduce a 14-day mandatory quarantine for most worldwide arrivals, reports said Saturday, despite growing pressure on the government to relax virus lockdown measures. Industry body Airlines UK previously said the move would "effectively kill worldwide travel" and cause "immeasurable damage" to the industry and wider UK economy. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
Britain plans to introduce a 14-day mandatory quarantine for most worldwide arrivals, reports said Saturday, despite growing pressure on the government to relax virus lockdown measures. Industry body Airlines UK previously said the move would "effectively kill worldwide travel" and cause "immeasurable damage" to the industry and wider UK economy. (more...)
Trump, Saudi king reaffirm defence ties amid tensions
- May 10, 2020
The Patriot withdrawal is now underway, and is based on the belief among "some officials" that Iran "no longer poses an immediate threat to American strategic interests", it said. In an April 2 phone call, Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that unless the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) started cutting oil production, he would be powerless to stop lawmakers from passing legislation to withdraw US troops from the kingdom, four sources familiar with the ... (more...)
- May 10, 2020
The Patriot withdrawal is now underway, and is based on the belief among "some officials" that Iran "no longer poses an immediate threat to American strategic interests", it said. In an April 2 phone call, Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that unless the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) started cutting oil production, he would be powerless to stop lawmakers from passing legislation to withdraw US troops from the kingdom, four sources familiar with the ... (more...)
Young French surfer punches shark during Bells Beach attack
- May 10, 2020
Dylan, 23, was on his board yesterday afternoon when he felt the brute chomp at his right leg. Following State Parks protocol, the water off of Manresa State Beach one mile south and north of where the surfer was attacked will be closed for five days, reopening Thursday. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
Dylan, 23, was on his board yesterday afternoon when he felt the brute chomp at his right leg. Following State Parks protocol, the water off of Manresa State Beach one mile south and north of where the surfer was attacked will be closed for five days, reopening Thursday. (more...)
Cooler weekend ahead in southern Colorado
- May 10, 2020
Rain chances will ramp up late Sunday night and they'll continue, off and on, through the day on Monday . The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Ty Shesky: Showers will move in for the second half of the weekend as a small trough of low pressure and associated surface low move through the area. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
Rain chances will ramp up late Sunday night and they'll continue, off and on, through the day on Monday . The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Ty Shesky: Showers will move in for the second half of the weekend as a small trough of low pressure and associated surface low move through the area. (more...)
Obama blasts decision to drop charges against Michael Flynn
- May 10, 2020
He's launched internal probes to investigate the investigators. New details emerged this week about what Obama himself knew at the time of the Flynn case. The memo also cites what it describes as uncertainty within the FBI over whether Flynn had lied, noting that the agents who interviewed him reported that he had a "very "sure" demeanor" and that then-FBI Director James Comey had said it was a "close" call. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
He's launched internal probes to investigate the investigators. New details emerged this week about what Obama himself knew at the time of the Flynn case. The memo also cites what it describes as uncertainty within the FBI over whether Flynn had lied, noting that the agents who interviewed him reported that he had a "very "sure" demeanor" and that then-FBI Director James Comey had said it was a "close" call. (more...)
New York Schools Re-imagined With Help from Bill Gates
- May 10, 2020
The collaboration will look at how technology can be used to provide more opportunities to students no matter where they are, how shared education can be provided among schools and colleges using technology, how technology can reduce educational inequality, including English as a new language students. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
The collaboration will look at how technology can be used to provide more opportunities to students no matter where they are, how shared education can be provided among schools and colleges using technology, how technology can reduce educational inequality, including English as a new language students. (more...)
Seoul shuts down more than 2,100 nightclubs
- May 10, 2020
The order would remain effective until a further notice comes out. The man, who lives in Yongin city, Gyeonggi province, south-east of Seoul , travelled to Seoul with three friends on Thursday two weeks ago. The staff sergeant contracted the virus after visiting a club in Seoul's popular multicultural neighborhood of Itaewon last week where a cluster infection has been reported. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
The order would remain effective until a further notice comes out. The man, who lives in Yongin city, Gyeonggi province, south-east of Seoul , travelled to Seoul with three friends on Thursday two weeks ago. The staff sergeant contracted the virus after visiting a club in Seoul's popular multicultural neighborhood of Itaewon last week where a cluster infection has been reported. (more...)
Obama Trashes Trump Over Coronavirus Response as "Chaotic Disaster"
- May 10, 2020
The charges against Flynn led to his ouster by Trump in February 2017 and became part of the US investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Moscow's alleged meddling to help Trump win the presidency in 2016. - We are fighting against long-term trends, where it is to be selfish, to keep himself to his own, to divide and see the other as an enemy - it will be a strong impulse in american life. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
The charges against Flynn led to his ouster by Trump in February 2017 and became part of the US investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Moscow's alleged meddling to help Trump win the presidency in 2016. - We are fighting against long-term trends, where it is to be selfish, to keep himself to his own, to divide and see the other as an enemy - it will be a strong impulse in american life. (more...)
Coronavirus worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11 attack: US President Donald Trump
- May 10, 2020
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, Trump said: "We went through the worst attack we've ever had on our country, this is worst attack we've ever had". With the USA death toll and infections still climbing, regulators on Friday offered a way to ramp up testing - a significantly simpler home diagnostic kit that uses saliva. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, Trump said: "We went through the worst attack we've ever had on our country, this is worst attack we've ever had". With the USA death toll and infections still climbing, regulators on Friday offered a way to ramp up testing - a significantly simpler home diagnostic kit that uses saliva. (more...)
Reopening guidance from U.S. disease experts shelved by Trump administration
- May 10, 2020
Redfield's comments contradict the White House assertion Thursday that it had not yet approved the guidelines because the CDC's own leadership had not yet given them the green light. The White House guidance also included advice developed earlier in the pandemic that remains important like social distancing and encouraging working from home. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
Redfield's comments contradict the White House assertion Thursday that it had not yet approved the guidelines because the CDC's own leadership had not yet given them the green light. The White House guidance also included advice developed earlier in the pandemic that remains important like social distancing and encouraging working from home. (more...)
Singapore begin using robots to warn people about social distancing at parks
- May 10, 2020
Spot is also created to traverse various types of terrain which gives it an advantage for patrolling parks over other wheeled robot. Called Spot , the four-legged robot together with other creations made by Boston Dynamics garnered millions of views on YouTube not only due to their capability but also the way they were being tested which can be quite horrendous. (more...)
- May 10, 2020
Spot is also created to traverse various types of terrain which gives it an advantage for patrolling parks over other wheeled robot. Called Spot , the four-legged robot together with other creations made by Boston Dynamics garnered millions of views on YouTube not only due to their capability but also the way they were being tested which can be quite horrendous. (more...)
Coronavirus: WHO predicts 190,000 deaths in Africa should containment fail
- May 10, 2020
Other factors taken into account are the region's younger populations who have "benefitted from the control of communicable diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis", as well as lower mortality rates. "There will be an estimated 3.6 million-5.5 million COVID-19 hospitalisations, of which 82,000 - 167, 000 will be severe cases requiring oxygen, and 52, 000 -107, 000 will be critical cases requiring breathing support". (more...)
- May 10, 2020
Other factors taken into account are the region's younger populations who have "benefitted from the control of communicable diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis", as well as lower mortality rates. "There will be an estimated 3.6 million-5.5 million COVID-19 hospitalisations, of which 82,000 - 167, 000 will be severe cases requiring oxygen, and 52, 000 -107, 000 will be critical cases requiring breathing support". (more...)
United States tightens visa regulations for reporters from China
- May 09, 2020
This was informed by the health officials on Friday. China has been criticised domestically and overseas as being initially slow to react to the epidemic, which first broke out on a large scale in Wuhan. "The National Health Commission will provide timely medical and public health support to the border regions in accordance with their needs", he said. (more...)
- May 09, 2020
This was informed by the health officials on Friday. China has been criticised domestically and overseas as being initially slow to react to the epidemic, which first broke out on a large scale in Wuhan. "The National Health Commission will provide timely medical and public health support to the border regions in accordance with their needs", he said. (more...)
Maduro: Venezuelan-US Dialogue Suspended After Invasion Attempt
- May 09, 2020
Venezuela's Chief Prosecutor Tarek Saab said on Friday his office had requested the detention and extradition of US military veteran Jordan Goudreau and two Venezuelans accused of involvement in a failed armed incursion earlier this week. The socialist strongman displayed what he alleged to be the passports of the two Americans identified as Airan Berry and Luke Denman. 'I saw the pictures on a beach. (more...)
- May 09, 2020
Venezuela's Chief Prosecutor Tarek Saab said on Friday his office had requested the detention and extradition of US military veteran Jordan Goudreau and two Venezuelans accused of involvement in a failed armed incursion earlier this week. The socialist strongman displayed what he alleged to be the passports of the two Americans identified as Airan Berry and Luke Denman. 'I saw the pictures on a beach. (more...)
Truck Driver arrested for Cold Case murders in Tennessee & Wyoming
- May 09, 2020
Baldwin was also accused of raping a 21 year old hitchhiker at gunpoint in the cab of his truck in Texas in 1991, but the case against him fell apart when the victim refused to return to Texas for the trial. Baldwin was sentenced to 18 months in prison and released in 1999. "Murder was NOT on the list of things we thought he had done and gotten away with". (more...)
- May 09, 2020
Baldwin was also accused of raping a 21 year old hitchhiker at gunpoint in the cab of his truck in Texas in 1991, but the case against him fell apart when the victim refused to return to Texas for the trial. Baldwin was sentenced to 18 months in prison and released in 1999. "Murder was NOT on the list of things we thought he had done and gotten away with". (more...)
Cuomo: New coronavirus testing sites to open in 2 North Shore churches
- May 09, 2020
GAZETTE COVID-19 COVERAGE The Daily Gazette is committed to keeping our community safe and informed and is offering our COVID-19 coverage to you free. At least eight states - California, Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington - as well as Washington, D.C., have reported cases. (more...)
- May 09, 2020
GAZETTE COVID-19 COVERAGE The Daily Gazette is committed to keeping our community safe and informed and is offering our COVID-19 coverage to you free. At least eight states - California, Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington - as well as Washington, D.C., have reported cases. (more...)
Georgia man's death raises echoes of US racial terror legacy
- May 09, 2020
Two white men in the USA state of Georgia were arrested Thursday and charged with the murder and aggravated assault of an unarmed black man in February after video footage of the killing triggered nationwide outrage. He added that the investigation was ongoing and that further arrests are possible. Mr Reynolds declined to explicitly criticise local police who initially investigated the case in the two months after Mr Arbery was killed, but admitted "there were things that needed to be done ... (more...)
- May 09, 2020
Two white men in the USA state of Georgia were arrested Thursday and charged with the murder and aggravated assault of an unarmed black man in February after video footage of the killing triggered nationwide outrage. He added that the investigation was ongoing and that further arrests are possible. Mr Reynolds declined to explicitly criticise local police who initially investigated the case in the two months after Mr Arbery was killed, but admitted "there were things that needed to be done ... (more...)
France to reopen on Monday, Paris region to unwind lockdown more slowly
- May 09, 2020
The nation has suffered one of many highest Covid-19 demise charges in Europe. The number of people who have died after contracting the new coronavirus in France increased by 278 or 1.1 per cent to 25,809 yesterday, just eight fewer than in Spain, which saw its virus toll rise by 204 or 0.8 per cent to 25,817, official data showed. (more...)
- May 09, 2020
The nation has suffered one of many highest Covid-19 demise charges in Europe. The number of people who have died after contracting the new coronavirus in France increased by 278 or 1.1 per cent to 25,809 yesterday, just eight fewer than in Spain, which saw its virus toll rise by 204 or 0.8 per cent to 25,817, official data showed. (more...)
Trudeau extends emergency wage subsidy over soaring jobless rate
- May 09, 2020
The wage subsidy program covers 75% of a worker's pay (up to $847 per week) to help keep employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. "If you had to lay-off people try to rehire them, they are the people that will help us kickstart the economy in both the short and long term". (more...)
- May 09, 2020
The wage subsidy program covers 75% of a worker's pay (up to $847 per week) to help keep employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. "If you had to lay-off people try to rehire them, they are the people that will help us kickstart the economy in both the short and long term". (more...)
Facebook forms ‘Supreme Court’: Nobel victor, former Guardian editor, ex-PM members
- May 09, 2020
In 2018 , Facebook chose to create an independent oversight committee, aiming to review the decisions of the company regarding what should stay and what should be taken down. Tellingly, Wired reports that insiders said getting liberals for the board was fairly easy "since human rights activists generally shade liberal" - revealing a horrific blindness about the difference between activism in the fuzzy human-rights field and a genuine commitment to free speech. (more...)
- May 09, 2020
In 2018 , Facebook chose to create an independent oversight committee, aiming to review the decisions of the company regarding what should stay and what should be taken down. Tellingly, Wired reports that insiders said getting liberals for the board was fairly easy "since human rights activists generally shade liberal" - revealing a horrific blindness about the difference between activism in the fuzzy human-rights field and a genuine commitment to free speech. (more...)
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