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8 big cats have tested positive for coronavirus at the Bronx Zoo
- April 23, 2020
Three lions and four tigers tested positive for Covid-19 at a zoo in New York City on Wednesday, CNN reported. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs the famous Bronx Zoo in NY, told CNN that three tigers and three African lions began showing symptoms of Covid-19 in early April, when the zoo announced that a 4-year-old tiger had tested positive. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Three lions and four tigers tested positive for Covid-19 at a zoo in New York City on Wednesday, CNN reported. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs the famous Bronx Zoo in NY, told CNN that three tigers and three African lions began showing symptoms of Covid-19 in early April, when the zoo announced that a 4-year-old tiger had tested positive. (more...)
Trump tells Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they 'harass' American ships
- April 23, 2020
Amid lingering military tension between the US and Iran , President Trump tweeted Tuesday that he had instructed the Navy to "shoot down and destroy" Iranian fast boats that harass American naval ships. "I hope the Iranian regime will respond to the Iranian people's demands to prioritize resources that the regime clearly has to the health, security and safety of the Iranian people, rather than continuing their global terror campaign", stated Pompeo. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Amid lingering military tension between the US and Iran , President Trump tweeted Tuesday that he had instructed the Navy to "shoot down and destroy" Iranian fast boats that harass American naval ships. "I hope the Iranian regime will respond to the Iranian people's demands to prioritize resources that the regime clearly has to the health, security and safety of the Iranian people, rather than continuing their global terror campaign", stated Pompeo. (more...)
Man dies from coronavirus after calling it a 'political ploy'
- April 23, 2020
Two days later McDaniel reportedly called "bulls-t" on OH governor Mike DeWine's stay-at-home order closing bars and restaurants. McDaniel had called the pandemic a "political ploy" in a post on March 13. McDaniel, who was the president of the society of industrial manufacturing of his company, leaves in mourning his wife and his two adult sons. "Now they can use these test kits with the new reagent, as well as the original COVID-19 test kit reagent", said DeWine. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Two days later McDaniel reportedly called "bulls-t" on OH governor Mike DeWine's stay-at-home order closing bars and restaurants. McDaniel had called the pandemic a "political ploy" in a post on March 13. McDaniel, who was the president of the society of industrial manufacturing of his company, leaves in mourning his wife and his two adult sons. "Now they can use these test kits with the new reagent, as well as the original COVID-19 test kit reagent", said DeWine. (more...)
Boris Johnson receiving daily updates on coronavirus response but not working
- April 23, 2020
Britain's prime minister phoned his American counterpart overnight, discussing continued UK-US cooperation in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. "He has been receiving updates from No 10 on the coronavirus response and has spoken with the first secretary of state and senior members of his team". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Britain's prime minister phoned his American counterpart overnight, discussing continued UK-US cooperation in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. "He has been receiving updates from No 10 on the coronavirus response and has spoken with the first secretary of state and senior members of his team". (more...)
$9 billion for student support amidst COVID-19 crisis
- April 23, 2020
The benefit will see eligible postsecondary students receive $1,250 a month from May to August, and if you are taking care of someone else or have a disability, that amount increases to $1,750 monthly. He said the government wanted to focus on those who have lost incomes. "There are millions of Canadians who need help", he said. 'Our young people have the energy and skills to help heal Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The benefit will see eligible postsecondary students receive $1,250 a month from May to August, and if you are taking care of someone else or have a disability, that amount increases to $1,750 monthly. He said the government wanted to focus on those who have lost incomes. "There are millions of Canadians who need help", he said. 'Our young people have the energy and skills to help heal Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast. (more...)
Japanese Officials Puzzled by Outbreak on Docked Cruise Ship
- April 23, 2020
The Costa Atlantica and its 623 crew members have been docked in Nagasaki since January to undergo repairs by a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industry. It came to Nagasaki after changing its fix plan in China due to the pandemic. Crew have been quarantined to their rooms following an outbreak of COVID-19 that infected almost 50 workers as of Thursday. On Thursday, Mitsubishi said there was a possible switch of crew and that the company was checking with the ship operator, Costa Cruises. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The Costa Atlantica and its 623 crew members have been docked in Nagasaki since January to undergo repairs by a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industry. It came to Nagasaki after changing its fix plan in China due to the pandemic. Crew have been quarantined to their rooms following an outbreak of COVID-19 that infected almost 50 workers as of Thursday. On Thursday, Mitsubishi said there was a possible switch of crew and that the company was checking with the ship operator, Costa Cruises. (more...)
New Species of Slithering Snake Has Been Named For Salazar Slytherin
- April 23, 2020
The finding was chronicled in the journal Zoosystematics and Evolution . For those not familiar with Harry Potter , a quick history lesson. Slytherin, partly known for his ability to talk to snakes, is linked to the animals - the snake is, after all, the symbol of the Slytherin Hogwarts house and for this reason the researchers chose the name Trimeresurus Salazar . (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The finding was chronicled in the journal Zoosystematics and Evolution . For those not familiar with Harry Potter , a quick history lesson. Slytherin, partly known for his ability to talk to snakes, is linked to the animals - the snake is, after all, the symbol of the Slytherin Hogwarts house and for this reason the researchers chose the name Trimeresurus Salazar . (more...)
Cuomo says Bloomberg volunteered to help develop "tracing army"
- April 23, 2020
Andrew Cuomo announced today that New York will partner with New Jersey and CT to launch a tri-state tracing program, with help from former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg. "Remember, his company, Bloomberg, they went through the China close-down, open-up". During a press conference, a reporter told the governor she had spoken to demonstrators outside the venue before the briefing, telling Cuomo, "These are regular people who are not getting a paycheck". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Andrew Cuomo announced today that New York will partner with New Jersey and CT to launch a tri-state tracing program, with help from former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg. "Remember, his company, Bloomberg, they went through the China close-down, open-up". During a press conference, a reporter told the governor she had spoken to demonstrators outside the venue before the briefing, telling Cuomo, "These are regular people who are not getting a paycheck". (more...)
World Health Organization claims coronavirus didn't originate in lab despite recent revelations
- April 23, 2020
The remarks from the global health body come on the heels of President Donald Trump stated that an investigation is underway to discover the virus's origin. Other sources said intelligence officials have not been able to corroborate the theory, but are continuing to investigate. Chaib added that people need to remember the facts, not falsehoods, when it comes to knowing more about the virus. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The remarks from the global health body come on the heels of President Donald Trump stated that an investigation is underway to discover the virus's origin. Other sources said intelligence officials have not been able to corroborate the theory, but are continuing to investigate. Chaib added that people need to remember the facts, not falsehoods, when it comes to knowing more about the virus. (more...)
Brianna Keilar, Anderson Cooper Talk Vegas Mayor Interview
- April 23, 2020
Right now we're in a crisis health wise and so for a restaurant to be open or for a small boutique to be open, they better figure it out! "I'm not a private owner of a hotel, I wish I were, and I would have the cleanest hotel with six feet figured out for every human being who comes in there". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Right now we're in a crisis health wise and so for a restaurant to be open or for a small boutique to be open, they better figure it out! "I'm not a private owner of a hotel, I wish I were, and I would have the cleanest hotel with six feet figured out for every human being who comes in there". (more...)
Global hunger could double — United Nations food agency
- April 23, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic could lead to "biblical famines" and nearly double the number of people suffering acute hunger , the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday (21 April) as it released a new report on food crises around the world. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic could lead to "biblical famines" and nearly double the number of people suffering acute hunger , the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday (21 April) as it released a new report on food crises around the world. (more...)
Pentagon assumes Kim still in control of military
- April 23, 2020
John Hyten told reporters . The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency, meanwhile, tried to prove that its leader is in good health.reporting Tuesday night that Kim had sent a birthday letter to the Cuban president. Blue House spokesman Kang Min-Seok on Tuesday told the media that there were no signs to confirm that Kim was unwell. The health status of North Korea's dictator is unknown at this moment, but they can't hide things for much longer. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
John Hyten told reporters . The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency, meanwhile, tried to prove that its leader is in good health.reporting Tuesday night that Kim had sent a birthday letter to the Cuban president. Blue House spokesman Kang Min-Seok on Tuesday told the media that there were no signs to confirm that Kim was unwell. The health status of North Korea's dictator is unknown at this moment, but they can't hide things for much longer. (more...)
Trump to Republican governor: 'too soon' to reopen
- April 23, 2020
Georgia's huge gamble is likely to be watched with closely by state governors across the nation. The Republican governors of South Carolina, Tennessee and OH also announced on Monday they will be taking similar measure in peeling back the curbs on commerce and social activity aimed at stopping the outbreak over the next two weeks. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Georgia's huge gamble is likely to be watched with closely by state governors across the nation. The Republican governors of South Carolina, Tennessee and OH also announced on Monday they will be taking similar measure in peeling back the curbs on commerce and social activity aimed at stopping the outbreak over the next two weeks. (more...)
Coronavirus very likely of animal origin
- April 23, 2020
President Trump announced last week that his administration is trying to determine the origins of coronavirus . "However, all available evidence suggests that the virus has a natural animal origin and is not a manipulated or constructed virus". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
President Trump announced last week that his administration is trying to determine the origins of coronavirus . "However, all available evidence suggests that the virus has a natural animal origin and is not a manipulated or constructed virus". (more...)
Malaysia committed to safeguarding its interests in S.China Sea - foreign minister
- April 23, 2020
The USS America amphibious assault ship and the USS Bunker Hill , a guided missile cruiser, have been deployed and were operating in the South China Sea, US Indo-Pacific Command spokeswoman Nicole Schwegman said on Tuesday. According to the Epoch Times, the survey ship remained off the shore of Malaysia as of late Sunday. In an emailed statement in response to questions on the Haiyang Dizhi 8's presence in Malaysian waters, the USA government wrote: "The United States is concerned ... (more...)
- April 23, 2020
The USS America amphibious assault ship and the USS Bunker Hill , a guided missile cruiser, have been deployed and were operating in the South China Sea, US Indo-Pacific Command spokeswoman Nicole Schwegman said on Tuesday. According to the Epoch Times, the survey ship remained off the shore of Malaysia as of late Sunday. In an emailed statement in response to questions on the Haiyang Dizhi 8's presence in Malaysian waters, the USA government wrote: "The United States is concerned ... (more...)
Senate Panel Backs Intel Community's Assessment Of Russia's 2016 Meddling
- April 23, 2020
Many Republicans believe that the intelligence agencies overstated Russia's support for Mr. Trump and argue that Moscow was trying to sow chaos in the United States, not support any one candidate. The dossier was included in a highly classified annex to the assessment, which was in line with President Obama's directive. The final intelligence assessment did not include any information from former British spy Christopher Steele - whose allegations about blackmail information held by Moscow ... (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Many Republicans believe that the intelligence agencies overstated Russia's support for Mr. Trump and argue that Moscow was trying to sow chaos in the United States, not support any one candidate. The dossier was included in a highly classified annex to the assessment, which was in line with President Obama's directive. The final intelligence assessment did not include any information from former British spy Christopher Steele - whose allegations about blackmail information held by Moscow ... (more...)
Cuomo says Trump agreed to help expand virus testing
- April 23, 2020
Andrew Cuomo hopes to double state's daily coronavirus limits. Cuomo says NY will focus mostly on diagnostic tests to identify people contagious with the coronavirus , but will also conduct antibody tests to find those who have recovered from COVID-19. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Andrew Cuomo hopes to double state's daily coronavirus limits. Cuomo says NY will focus mostly on diagnostic tests to identify people contagious with the coronavirus , but will also conduct antibody tests to find those who have recovered from COVID-19. (more...)
Dennis Rodman Praying for Kim Jong-Un After Deathbed Reports
- April 23, 2020
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to remain in "full control" of the country's military forces, the second highest-ranking US military officer said Wednesday as questions continue to swirl around the issue of Kim's well-being. John Hyten, said he has "no reason not to assume" that Kim is in control. I can only say this, I wish him well. US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration did not know whether Kim was ill. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is believed to remain in "full control" of the country's military forces, the second highest-ranking US military officer said Wednesday as questions continue to swirl around the issue of Kim's well-being. John Hyten, said he has "no reason not to assume" that Kim is in control. I can only say this, I wish him well. US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration did not know whether Kim was ill. (more...)
UK Royals Share Photos Of Prince Louis To Mark Second Birthday
- April 23, 2020
Duchess Catherine couldn't help but compare a little boy she met at Peterley Manor Farm in England's Buckinghamshire - where she was helping children pick out Christmas trees for their classrooms - to her youngest son after the boy kept trying to get her attention by holding up his hand and saying, "Me, me". (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Duchess Catherine couldn't help but compare a little boy she met at Peterley Manor Farm in England's Buckinghamshire - where she was helping children pick out Christmas trees for their classrooms - to her youngest son after the boy kept trying to get her attention by holding up his hand and saying, "Me, me". (more...)
Kim Jong Un exit wouldn't change US goals: Pompeo
- April 23, 2020
Speculation has increased regarding the North Korean leader's health as he was absent from public view on last Wednesday's anniversary of the birth of his grandfather and the nation's founder, Kim Il Sung, which is one of the most important holidays in the country. (more...)
- April 23, 2020
Speculation has increased regarding the North Korean leader's health as he was absent from public view on last Wednesday's anniversary of the birth of his grandfather and the nation's founder, Kim Il Sung, which is one of the most important holidays in the country. (more...)
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