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Man's body found overnight from Baltimore explosion scene
- August 12, 2020
The Fire Department is expected to provide an update around noon. The Baltimore Fire Department said the precise cause remains under investigation. "We couldn't figure it out", said Leventhal, the owner of Everything Warehouse. BGE asked the Maryland Public Service Commission to approve a new gas system infrastructure and a cost recovery mechanism in late 2017 to pay for upgrades. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
The Fire Department is expected to provide an update around noon. The Baltimore Fire Department said the precise cause remains under investigation. "We couldn't figure it out", said Leventhal, the owner of Everything Warehouse. BGE asked the Maryland Public Service Commission to approve a new gas system infrastructure and a cost recovery mechanism in late 2017 to pay for upgrades. (more...)
Additional deaths related to COVID-19 reported in W.Va.
- August 12, 2020
Ontario reported just 33 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, but that strikingly low figure factors in "routine data clean-up" by Toronto's public health unit that removes 21 cases that had previously been included in the provincial count. There now have been 11,772 people in Alberta diagnosed with COVID-19, of which 10,552 people have recovered. Elliott noted that the province had also processed more than 21,500 tests the day previous - well above its own target and the number of daily tests ... (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Ontario reported just 33 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, but that strikingly low figure factors in "routine data clean-up" by Toronto's public health unit that removes 21 cases that had previously been included in the provincial count. There now have been 11,772 people in Alberta diagnosed with COVID-19, of which 10,552 people have recovered. Elliott noted that the province had also processed more than 21,500 tests the day previous - well above its own target and the number of daily tests ... (more...)
Safety won't be compromised for vaccine, Canada's top doctors say
- August 12, 2020
Intent on being first in the global race to develop a vaccine against the pandemic disease, Russian Federation has yet to conduct large-scale trials of the shot that would produce data to show whether it works - something immunologists and infectious disease experts say could be a " reckless " step. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Intent on being first in the global race to develop a vaccine against the pandemic disease, Russian Federation has yet to conduct large-scale trials of the shot that would produce data to show whether it works - something immunologists and infectious disease experts say could be a " reckless " step. (more...)
Indian-Origin Kamala Harris Democrats' Pick For US Vice-President Post
- August 12, 2020
She launched her candidacy for president to a crowd of more than 20,000 in Oakland at the beginning of previous year. "I am confident that Biden-Harris will prove to be a winning ticket". Kamala Harris and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms . Harris' experience as California's top prosecutor, combined with four years in the Senate, made her among the most experienced potential picks. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
She launched her candidacy for president to a crowd of more than 20,000 in Oakland at the beginning of previous year. "I am confident that Biden-Harris will prove to be a winning ticket". Kamala Harris and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms . Harris' experience as California's top prosecutor, combined with four years in the Senate, made her among the most experienced potential picks. (more...)
Benton County Goes Three Straight Days Without New COVID-19 Case
- August 12, 2020
Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer. Eight facilities are now contending with active outbreaks. She said over 1,700 people in all health authorities are self-isolating after potentially being exposed to COVID-19 at social gatherings in July. (more...)
- August 12, 2020
Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer. Eight facilities are now contending with active outbreaks. She said over 1,700 people in all health authorities are self-isolating after potentially being exposed to COVID-19 at social gatherings in July. (more...)
India has conducted most coronavirus tests after US: Donald Trump
- August 11, 2020
In its brief to the Supreme Court past year, Vance's office said its investigation "concerns a variety of business transactions, and is based on information derived from public sources, confidential informants, and the grand jury process". U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at his golf resort in Bedminster, N.J., on August 8, 2020. As attorney David Lurie wrote last week in The Daily Beast , Trump has "no basis to make declarations about the scope of the DA's ... (more...)
- August 11, 2020
In its brief to the Supreme Court past year, Vance's office said its investigation "concerns a variety of business transactions, and is based on information derived from public sources, confidential informants, and the grand jury process". U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at his golf resort in Bedminster, N.J., on August 8, 2020. As attorney David Lurie wrote last week in The Daily Beast , Trump has "no basis to make declarations about the scope of the DA's ... (more...)
Coronavirus has infected more than 20 million people worldwide
- August 11, 2020
As of Tuesday morning, the total number of cases stood at 2,00,11,186 and the fatalities rose to 7,34,664, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. BEIJING - Chinese health authority said Tuesday that it received reports of 44 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Monday, including 31 imported cases and 13 locally-transmitted ones. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
As of Tuesday morning, the total number of cases stood at 2,00,11,186 and the fatalities rose to 7,34,664, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. BEIJING - Chinese health authority said Tuesday that it received reports of 44 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Monday, including 31 imported cases and 13 locally-transmitted ones. (more...)
Indians, Vietnamese, Tibetans and Taiwanese hold anti-China protest at Capitol Hill
- August 11, 2020
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) China's game plan for the stand-off along the Line of Actual Control with India in Ladakh will include a combination of pressure, deception, disinformation and continuation of its long-term expansionist policies. "China has to play worldwide rules", he said. It has been learned that America is also conducting one investigation against China. Scenes in Washington looked no different with people holding placards, raising the American national flags along with ... (more...)
- August 11, 2020
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) China's game plan for the stand-off along the Line of Actual Control with India in Ladakh will include a combination of pressure, deception, disinformation and continuation of its long-term expansionist policies. "China has to play worldwide rules", he said. It has been learned that America is also conducting one investigation against China. Scenes in Washington looked no different with people holding placards, raising the American national flags along with ... (more...)
Sen. Doug Jones to speak at Democratic convention next week
- August 11, 2020
But there won't be any live audience of delegates as the convention will be held virtually. Biden , introduced by his family, will accept the nomination on Thursday night. Andrew Cuomo and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who ran against Donald Trump for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. But she is not on the current list of headliners. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
But there won't be any live audience of delegates as the convention will be held virtually. Biden , introduced by his family, will accept the nomination on Thursday night. Andrew Cuomo and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who ran against Donald Trump for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. But she is not on the current list of headliners. (more...)
Biden may name running mate this week
- August 11, 2020
The New York Times said the four-person committee that screened the candidates had "effectively disbanded" after completing its work, and that the decision now rested exclusively with Biden. Of Biden's vow to choose a woman, Trump said, "Some people would say that men are insulted by that". Biden is expected to announce his running mate in the coming days ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention . (more...)
- August 11, 2020
The New York Times said the four-person committee that screened the candidates had "effectively disbanded" after completing its work, and that the decision now rested exclusively with Biden. Of Biden's vow to choose a woman, Trump said, "Some people would say that men are insulted by that". Biden is expected to announce his running mate in the coming days ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention . (more...)
Almost 100K Children in US Test Positive in 2 Weeks
- August 11, 2020
The report, which was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association, found that child coronavirus cases in the states and cities covered by the report increased by 40 percent during the two weeks they studied. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
The report, which was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association, found that child coronavirus cases in the states and cities covered by the report increased by 40 percent during the two weeks they studied. (more...)
Seattle City Council cuts police budget, chief’s salary
- August 11, 2020
She said her retirement will be effective September 2. Facing a $378 million shortfall in the city budget, council "appears to have a veto-proof majority in support of a 50% reduction in the police budget", per the New York Times , though Monday's 7-1 vote didn't go that far. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
She said her retirement will be effective September 2. Facing a $378 million shortfall in the city budget, council "appears to have a veto-proof majority in support of a 50% reduction in the police budget", per the New York Times , though Monday's 7-1 vote didn't go that far. (more...)
Heatwave continue in Norfolk as thunderstorm warning issued
- August 11, 2020
It comes after another hot day on Sunday, with 34C (93.2F) at Herstmonceux, East Sussex, and 33.8C (92.8F) at both Heathrow, London, and Gosport, Hampshire, the Met Office said. Make the most of today's dry weather as the Met Office weather warning for severe thunderstorms this coming week has now been extended. A woman in her 30s drowned on Sunday at Waxham, Norfolk, and a search for a missing 12-year-old girl in the water at Balloch, Loch Lomond, in the west of Scotland, ended on Sunday ... (more...)
- August 11, 2020
It comes after another hot day on Sunday, with 34C (93.2F) at Herstmonceux, East Sussex, and 33.8C (92.8F) at both Heathrow, London, and Gosport, Hampshire, the Met Office said. Make the most of today's dry weather as the Met Office weather warning for severe thunderstorms this coming week has now been extended. A woman in her 30s drowned on Sunday at Waxham, Norfolk, and a search for a missing 12-year-old girl in the water at Balloch, Loch Lomond, in the west of Scotland, ended on Sunday ... (more...)
Lebanon's leaders warned in July about port explosives
- August 11, 2020
Tuesday's explosion caused widespread damage to Beirut's port and destroyed the country's main grain silo at a time when reserves are low and some food prices have already tripled in the space of a year. The Lebanese want heads to roll over last week's explosion, which killed almost 160 people and wounded 6,000 others. Residents are asking how this compound used primarily as a fertiliser, was left unsecured at the warehouse for so long. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
Tuesday's explosion caused widespread damage to Beirut's port and destroyed the country's main grain silo at a time when reserves are low and some food prices have already tripled in the space of a year. The Lebanese want heads to roll over last week's explosion, which killed almost 160 people and wounded 6,000 others. Residents are asking how this compound used primarily as a fertiliser, was left unsecured at the warehouse for so long. (more...)
Taiwan FM says China trying to turn island into 'next Hong Kong'
- August 11, 2020
On Monday, Taiwan said China sent fighter jets over a de facto border separating the two rivals in the Taiwan Strait shortly before Azar met President Tsai. The US, which has had more coronavirus cases and deaths than any other country, has repeatedly clashed with China over the pandemic, accusing Beijing of lacking transparency. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
On Monday, Taiwan said China sent fighter jets over a de facto border separating the two rivals in the Taiwan Strait shortly before Azar met President Tsai. The US, which has had more coronavirus cases and deaths than any other country, has repeatedly clashed with China over the pandemic, accusing Beijing of lacking transparency. (more...)
Coronavirus: India records 62,062 fresh cases, recoveries cross 15-lakh mark
- August 11, 2020
The United States and Brazil, two countries that have a greater number of people infected by the virus till now, have been finding fewer number of new cases every day during this period, while India's case numbers have been increasing steadily, with more than 60,000 new cases for the last three days. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
The United States and Brazil, two countries that have a greater number of people infected by the virus till now, have been finding fewer number of new cases every day during this period, while India's case numbers have been increasing steadily, with more than 60,000 new cases for the last three days. (more...)
New Zealand retirement home in lockdown to test for Covid-19
- August 11, 2020
With active cases at almost zero, the country moved into level-2 on May 13 and level-1 on June 9. This was followed shortly by a travel ban on Iran, which had seen high rates of infection; and quarantine restrictions on travellers arriving from South Korea and Italy, as well as anyone arriving in New Zealand who exhibited symptoms of the virus. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
With active cases at almost zero, the country moved into level-2 on May 13 and level-1 on June 9. This was followed shortly by a travel ban on Iran, which had seen high rates of infection; and quarantine restrictions on travellers arriving from South Korea and Italy, as well as anyone arriving in New Zealand who exhibited symptoms of the virus. (more...)
New Zealand's Ardern kicks off election campaign after taming virus
- August 11, 2020
We have been COVID free to this day. New Zealand has recorded its first cases of coronavirus in more than 100 days. There are now 22 active cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, all in managed isolation or quarantine facilities. There will be a report back on progress in two weeks' time. The Prime Minister has advised that masks should be worn in places where physical distancing is hard. (more...)
- August 11, 2020
We have been COVID free to this day. New Zealand has recorded its first cases of coronavirus in more than 100 days. There are now 22 active cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, all in managed isolation or quarantine facilities. There will be a report back on progress in two weeks' time. The Prime Minister has advised that masks should be worn in places where physical distancing is hard. (more...)
President Trump: Shooting outside White House 'under control'
- August 11, 2020
Both the suspect and the officer were taken to hospital. "I'm much more inclined to do it sometime after the election". The Secret Service did not say whether the man was armed. The US president once again said that people in America are upset with China because of what they did. "He then crouched into a shooter's stance as if about to fire a weapon". (more...)
- August 11, 2020
Both the suspect and the officer were taken to hospital. "I'm much more inclined to do it sometime after the election". The Secret Service did not say whether the man was armed. The US president once again said that people in America are upset with China because of what they did. "He then crouched into a shooter's stance as if about to fire a weapon". (more...)
Russian Federation plans to register 1st Covid vax this week
- August 11, 2020
It was also particularly high among respondents who think that too much fuss is being made about the pandemic (36 per cent) and those who say they do not trust scientific experts more as a result of how they've helped during the crisis (33 per cent). (more...)
- August 11, 2020
It was also particularly high among respondents who think that too much fuss is being made about the pandemic (36 per cent) and those who say they do not trust scientific experts more as a result of how they've helped during the crisis (33 per cent). (more...)
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