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China never reported the existence of coronavirus outbreak, admits WHO
- July 04, 2020
Earlier this month, it stopped the arm testing hydroxychloroquine, after studies indicated it showed no benefit in those who have the disease, but more work is still needed to see whether it may be effective as a preventative medicine. The Americas are the hardest-hit region, with most cases and deaths registered in the United States , and with numbers skyrocketing in a several countries in Latin America. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Earlier this month, it stopped the arm testing hydroxychloroquine, after studies indicated it showed no benefit in those who have the disease, but more work is still needed to see whether it may be effective as a preventative medicine. The Americas are the hardest-hit region, with most cases and deaths registered in the United States , and with numbers skyrocketing in a several countries in Latin America. (more...)
BBC Interview Crashed By Vocal Daughter With Unicorn Painting
- July 04, 2020
Dr. Clare Wenham was being interviewed on BBC when her daughter, Scarlett, started appearing in the background moving things around on a shelf in shot behind her. The assistant professor of global health policy at the London School of Economics gamely continued talking for more than a minute about the issues of getting access to testing data, while Scarlett continued to try to get her attention, eventually climbing on the desk waving her artwork. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Dr. Clare Wenham was being interviewed on BBC when her daughter, Scarlett, started appearing in the background moving things around on a shelf in shot behind her. The assistant professor of global health policy at the London School of Economics gamely continued talking for more than a minute about the issues of getting access to testing data, while Scarlett continued to try to get her attention, eventually climbing on the desk waving her artwork. (more...)
Heavy rain floods southern Japan; 2 dead, dozen missing
- July 04, 2020
The nation's weather agency downgraded rain warnings by one notch from the highest emergency level in Kumamoto and Kagoshima on Kyushu island, but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged local people to be "on maximum alert". Television footage showed vehicles swamped at auto parks near a flooding river, while several bridges were reportedly washed away. The warnings cover the Kumamoto cities of Yatsushiro, Amakusa and Hitoyoshi, and parts of Kagoshima, including the cities of Akune and Isa. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
The nation's weather agency downgraded rain warnings by one notch from the highest emergency level in Kumamoto and Kagoshima on Kyushu island, but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged local people to be "on maximum alert". Television footage showed vehicles swamped at auto parks near a flooding river, while several bridges were reportedly washed away. The warnings cover the Kumamoto cities of Yatsushiro, Amakusa and Hitoyoshi, and parts of Kagoshima, including the cities of Akune and Isa. (more...)
Webster County back at 0 COVID-19 cases
- July 04, 2020
Since OnFocus' last COVID-19 update on June 15 , the Wisconsin Department of Health is reporting a significant statewide increase in local COVID-19 cases. A female in her 20's has had no known contact with a COVID-19 case, and is doing well in isolation. One more person has died of COVID-19 in the county, the health department said Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 272. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Since OnFocus' last COVID-19 update on June 15 , the Wisconsin Department of Health is reporting a significant statewide increase in local COVID-19 cases. A female in her 20's has had no known contact with a COVID-19 case, and is doing well in isolation. One more person has died of COVID-19 in the county, the health department said Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 272. (more...)
TikTok Will Never Hand Over Data to Chinese Govt, Says CEO
- July 04, 2020
There are some tech geeks too who tried to test the Indian Government's work. It is a 24/7 job for us. "So, if required, India can invoke the security exceptions under GATS to justify the measure", the official told BusinessLine . But as far as any impact into the system is concerned, that is not there". The ban also comes in the backdrop of the current stand-off along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh with Chinese troops. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
There are some tech geeks too who tried to test the Indian Government's work. It is a 24/7 job for us. "So, if required, India can invoke the security exceptions under GATS to justify the measure", the official told BusinessLine . But as far as any impact into the system is concerned, that is not there". The ban also comes in the backdrop of the current stand-off along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh with Chinese troops. (more...)
Married White Missouri Lawyers Point Guns At Protesters Marching Through Gated Community
- July 04, 2020
According to The St. Louis America , McCloskey and his wife are now under investigation for the Sunday incident with St. Louis Prosecutor Kimberly Gardner saying she was "alarmed at the events that occurred over the weekend, where peaceful protesters were met by guns and a violent assault". (more...)
- July 04, 2020
According to The St. Louis America , McCloskey and his wife are now under investigation for the Sunday incident with St. Louis Prosecutor Kimberly Gardner saying she was "alarmed at the events that occurred over the weekend, where peaceful protesters were met by guns and a violent assault". (more...)
Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend tested positive for coronavirus
- July 04, 2020
However, he has canceled all public events and is self-isolating as " a precaution ", he said. Donald Trump Jr ., walks with Kimberly Guilfoyle after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, May 27, 2020, after traveling to Florida, with US President Donald Trump . (more...)
- July 04, 2020
However, he has canceled all public events and is self-isolating as " a precaution ", he said. Donald Trump Jr ., walks with Kimberly Guilfoyle after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, May 27, 2020, after traveling to Florida, with US President Donald Trump . (more...)
Royal Family 'Silenced' Meghan Markle: Court Docs
- July 04, 2020
ISLAMABAD-Meghan Markle felt "unprotected" by the Royal "institution" because it could not defend her against stories in the press that angered her but were true, sources have claimed. "The creation of this non-profit entity will be in addition to their cause driven work that they remain deeply committed to". In this transition, they setup the charitable organisation: Sussex Royal, The Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex . (more...)
- July 04, 2020
ISLAMABAD-Meghan Markle felt "unprotected" by the Royal "institution" because it could not defend her against stories in the press that angered her but were true, sources have claimed. "The creation of this non-profit entity will be in addition to their cause driven work that they remain deeply committed to". In this transition, they setup the charitable organisation: Sussex Royal, The Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex . (more...)
Aurora PD Cops Fired for Mocking Elijah McClain Death in Photo
- July 04, 2020
Chief Vanessa Wilson canned 2 of the 3 cops in the picture - Erica Marrero and Kyle Dittrich - after the third officer, Jaron Jones , resigned earlier this week. After the chokehold that cut off blood to his brain, paramedics administered 500 milligrams of a sedative to calm him down. He suffered cardiac arrest, was later declared brain dead and taken off life support. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Chief Vanessa Wilson canned 2 of the 3 cops in the picture - Erica Marrero and Kyle Dittrich - after the third officer, Jaron Jones , resigned earlier this week. After the chokehold that cut off blood to his brain, paramedics administered 500 milligrams of a sedative to calm him down. He suffered cardiac arrest, was later declared brain dead and taken off life support. (more...)
Prince Andrew under pressure as Jeffrey Epstein's British girlfriend arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation
- July 04, 2020
Epstein, who committed suicide in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019, suggested to a New York Times reporter that he was advising Tesla in 2018. These include conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts and enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Epstein, who committed suicide in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019, suggested to a New York Times reporter that he was advising Tesla in 2018. These include conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts and enticement of a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts. (more...)
USA sets another single-day record for new coronavirus cases
- July 04, 2020
The US' daily tally hit 55,274 new cases on Thursday, surpassing the previous single-day high of 54,771 set by Brazil on 19 June, while the southern state of Florida registered 10,000 new cases - a spike that exceeded the single-day tally of every European nation at the height of the pandemic . (more...)
- July 04, 2020
The US' daily tally hit 55,274 new cases on Thursday, surpassing the previous single-day high of 54,771 set by Brazil on 19 June, while the southern state of Florida registered 10,000 new cases - a spike that exceeded the single-day tally of every European nation at the height of the pandemic . (more...)
Mega Millions results for 06/30/20; jackpot worth $53 million
- July 04, 2020
If no one wins, the Mega Millions jackpot will get bigger for the next drawing. The victor has 180 days to claim the prize. This included four division two winners, who each take home $197,292.35. "While we don't know whether we will be breaking lottery records next Thursday, or watching the jackpot climb higher, what we do know is that you need to have an entry for your chance to win!" Three of the winners have hailed from Queensland while NSW and Victoria have both been home to one ... (more...)
- July 04, 2020
If no one wins, the Mega Millions jackpot will get bigger for the next drawing. The victor has 180 days to claim the prize. This included four division two winners, who each take home $197,292.35. "While we don't know whether we will be breaking lottery records next Thursday, or watching the jackpot climb higher, what we do know is that you need to have an entry for your chance to win!" Three of the winners have hailed from Queensland while NSW and Victoria have both been home to one ... (more...)
Coronavirus: In change of tone, Trump says he's 'all for masks'
- July 04, 2020
I think we've had a very careful plan working with the states - this is primarily the states responsibility". "I don't want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it", Trump said at the time. New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham, a Democrat, on Wednesday extended the state's emergency public health order through July 15, saying that authorities would "aggressively" enforce mandatory mask rules. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
I think we've had a very careful plan working with the states - this is primarily the states responsibility". "I don't want to give the press the pleasure of seeing it", Trump said at the time. New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham, a Democrat, on Wednesday extended the state's emergency public health order through July 15, saying that authorities would "aggressively" enforce mandatory mask rules. (more...)
CAF member arrested on Rideau Hall grounds to face multiple charges: RCMP
- July 04, 2020
As of Thursday morning, the suspect was in RCMP custody and was being interviewed. The Office of the Prime Minister has confirmed with Daily Hive that he was not at Rideau Hall this morning but refrained from making any additional comment. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
As of Thursday morning, the suspect was in RCMP custody and was being interviewed. The Office of the Prime Minister has confirmed with Daily Hive that he was not at Rideau Hall this morning but refrained from making any additional comment. (more...)
United States surpasses record 55,000 new cases of coronavirus
- July 04, 2020
Doug Ducey, the state's Republican governor, reversed reopening plans, shutting all bars, gyms, cinemas and water parks. Given the declining number of coronavirus cases in the current outbreak, residents from low-risk areas no longer need to provide evidence that they have tested negative, Mr Pan Xuhong, spokesman of the Beijing Public Security Bureau, said at a regular news conference. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Doug Ducey, the state's Republican governor, reversed reopening plans, shutting all bars, gyms, cinemas and water parks. Given the declining number of coronavirus cases in the current outbreak, residents from low-risk areas no longer need to provide evidence that they have tested negative, Mr Pan Xuhong, spokesman of the Beijing Public Security Bureau, said at a regular news conference. (more...)
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status
- July 04, 2020
Built in the year 513, the Hagia Sophia is one of the world's oldest Christian constructions, one of the most important cathedrals in the Greek Orthodox world before Muslim invaders conquered Istanbul and turned it into a mosque. Erdogan has spent much of his tenure attempting to Islamicize the Hagia Sophia, allowing a call to prayer in 2016 for the first time in 85 years and personally reading Quranic verse in the building. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Built in the year 513, the Hagia Sophia is one of the world's oldest Christian constructions, one of the most important cathedrals in the Greek Orthodox world before Muslim invaders conquered Istanbul and turned it into a mosque. Erdogan has spent much of his tenure attempting to Islamicize the Hagia Sophia, allowing a call to prayer in 2016 for the first time in 85 years and personally reading Quranic verse in the building. (more...)
White US couple charged after gun pulled on black family outside restaurant
- July 04, 2020
The woman eventually lowers the gun and gets back in the minivan, and it pulls away. "Get away!" while pointing a handgun. As the white woman and a male companion got into their SUV, Makayla and her mom accused them of being racist. After she finally got into the vehicle and sat on the passenger's seat, Jillian Wuestenberg tried to defend herself from the accusations. As one of the women walks behind the vehicle, it starts backing up, prompting her to shout " You going to f*ckning hit me?" ... (more...)
- July 04, 2020
The woman eventually lowers the gun and gets back in the minivan, and it pulls away. "Get away!" while pointing a handgun. As the white woman and a male companion got into their SUV, Makayla and her mom accused them of being racist. After she finally got into the vehicle and sat on the passenger's seat, Jillian Wuestenberg tried to defend herself from the accusations. As one of the women walks behind the vehicle, it starts backing up, prompting her to shout " You going to f*ckning hit me?" ... (more...)
Kansas' largest city to mull mask rule after county said no
- July 04, 2020
Kansas has reported almost 15,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus since the pandemic started in early March and had reported 272 COVID-19-related deaths as of Wednesday. Whipple was a Democratic Kansas House member before being elected mayor previous year. Wyandotte County in the Kansas City area and Douglas County in northeastern Kansas, which is home to the main University of Kansas campus, already require masks. (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Kansas has reported almost 15,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus since the pandemic started in early March and had reported 272 COVID-19-related deaths as of Wednesday. Whipple was a Democratic Kansas House member before being elected mayor previous year. Wyandotte County in the Kansas City area and Douglas County in northeastern Kansas, which is home to the main University of Kansas campus, already require masks. (more...)
Will justice be served in Jamal Khashoggi murder trial?
- July 04, 2020
Khashoggi, who criticised the crown prince's policies, was murdered inside Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul . The two top Saudi officials, former deputy head of Saudi Arabia's general intelligence Ahmed al-Asiri and former royal court adviser Saud al-Qahtani, are accused of "premeditated murder with monstrous intent". (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Khashoggi, who criticised the crown prince's policies, was murdered inside Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul . The two top Saudi officials, former deputy head of Saudi Arabia's general intelligence Ahmed al-Asiri and former royal court adviser Saud al-Qahtani, are accused of "premeditated murder with monstrous intent". (more...)
Over 100 killed in Myanmar landslide
- July 04, 2020
Khin Maung Myint, a lawmaker from Hpakant, earlier said that in addition to the dead, another 54 people were injured and sent to hospitals. "Five years after taking office and pledging to reform the corrupt sector, the National League for Democracy has yet to implement desperately needed reforms, allowing deadly mining practices to continue and gambling the lives of vulnerable workers in the country's jade mines ", Global Witness said in a statement on Thursday . (more...)
- July 04, 2020
Khin Maung Myint, a lawmaker from Hpakant, earlier said that in addition to the dead, another 54 people were injured and sent to hospitals. "Five years after taking office and pledging to reform the corrupt sector, the National League for Democracy has yet to implement desperately needed reforms, allowing deadly mining practices to continue and gambling the lives of vulnerable workers in the country's jade mines ", Global Witness said in a statement on Thursday . (more...)
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