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Rare syndrome tied to Covid-19 kills three children in New York, Cuomo says

Three children in New York have died from a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday, a development that may augur a pandemic risk for the very young.Both Cuomo and his counterpart in the neighbouring state of New Jersey also spoke on Saturday about the pandemic’s growing toll on mental health, another factor on the minds of governors as they weigh the impact of mounting job losses against health risks in moving to loosen…




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Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla from California over coronavirus restrictions

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday threatened to pull his electric car headquarters and plant out of California after local authorities kept him from resuming production due to the coronavirus pandemic.“Frankly, this is the final straw. Tesla will now move its HQ and future programmes to Texas/Nevada immediately,” Musk tweeted in a long diatribe, characteristic of past online rants which are not necessarily carried out.Referring to the California city where the cars are produced, Musk said that …




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Coronavirus lockdown means some US college students are paying US$70,000 for Zoom classes

The cost of a university education in the United States has long been eye-watering, with a year costing tens of thousands of dollars.But as the coronavirus crisis settles in, students – many of whom take out huge loans to finance their degrees – are wondering how to justify spending US$70,000 a year on … Zoom classes.They feel like they’re getting the raw end of the deal, and are demanding that their colleges be held to account.“We’re paying for other services that the campus offers that aren’t…




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Coronavirus: Dr Anthony Fauci self-quarantining along with two other White House task force members

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leading member of the task force, has become nationally known for his simple and direct explanations to the public about the…




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Asia’s next coronavirus flashpoint? Overcrowded, neglected prisons

All across Asia , and around the world, people have been urged to keep a safe distance and maintain good personal hygiene amid the coronavirus pandemic. But if your “home” is a prison dormitory that holds five times the 100 inmates it was designed to, doing either is almost impossible.Overcrowding is the norm in the prison systems of many developing nations, but the Philippines has long held the dubious distinction of having one of the most jam-packed in the world.In Manila City Jail, one of an…




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Coronavirus: how cash-mad Philippines learned to love digital money thanks to Covid-19

With her neighbourhood south of Manila locked down due to the coronavirus, Dolly Pelle had been planning to close her sari-sari convenience store – until customers convinced her they couldn’t do without her. Pelle’s store is one of a handful of similar shops all on the same street, but her’s has a crucial difference: it is the only one able to process local remittances. Lock down, start up: the digital firms cashing in on coronavirus in the Philippines In the past four years in the…




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Coronavirus cases in Japan drive surge in discrimination against medical workers

The coronavirus in Japan has brought not just an epidemic of infections, but also an onslaught of bullying and discrimination against the sick, their families and health workers.A government campaign to raise awareness seems to be helping, at least for medical workers. But it’s made only limited headway in countering the harassment and shunning that may be discouraging people from seeking testing and care and hindering the battle against the pandemic.When Arisa Kadono tested positive and was…




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India’s coronavirus lockdown is forcing women to do all the work

Every morning, marketing professional Sagari starts her day at 9am by sweeping the floors of her two-bedroom flat in suburban Mumbai. The 35-year-old then makes breakfast for her husband, father and three-year-old son, before preparing lunch and parking herself in front of her laptop to work, in between responding to calls for tea from her husband and demands from her toddler. At 9pm, she cooks dinner then washes up and listens in on international client calls that can last until 2am. How…






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Alberta Health Services orders Calgary café, hair salon to close over COVID-19 regulation violations

Alberta Health Services has ordered two Calgary businesses to close for violating provincial COVID-19 regulations.




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South Korea sees spike of 34 new coronavirus cases after outbreak involving nightclubs

The outbreak came just as the country has eased some social distancing restrictions and is seeking to fully reopen schools and businesses.




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Alec Baldwin plays Trump at a virtual high school graduation during ‘SNL’ season finale

Channelling Trump, Baldwin dispenses some words of advice to the class.




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Presumed dead, wild Atlantic salmon return to the Connecticut River

Biologists discover first salmon spawning since Revolutionary War, drawing new attention to canceled restoration program




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Justice for Mah-hi-vist Goodblanket: Frustration lingers in Oklahoma

Family of Native American man want answers after fatal confrontation with local law enforcement




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Security giants earn huge windfalls from surveillance-industrial complex

In run-up to 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Panasonic and other multinational corporations find big market for security




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Curly-centric hair salon teaches Dominican women to love their pajn

Miss Rizos uses African and African-American hairstyles to affirm blackness in straight-hair-obsessed country




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CDC: 1 in 2 black gay men in US will be diagnosed with HIV

New government estimate highlights stark differences between groups afflicted with HIV




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Sanders surges in West Virginia, as one-time favorite Clinton falters

Close watchers of the presidential primary say Clinton's ties to Obama hurt her chances to win in the Mountain State




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Bolivian voters nix Morales plan for 4th term

Voters in Bolivia rejected by a slim margin a constitutional amendment that would have allowed Morales to run again




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Trump tops Nevada GOP presidential caucuses

Donald Trumps win in the Silver State gives him three straight victories in the race for the Republican nomination




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Race and justice in Oklahoma: Natives struggle to overcome disparity

With high rates of alcoholism and drug abuse, communities try to address profound social ills




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Missiles in paradise: Kauai island faces controversial Hawaii defense plan

Amid North Korea provocations, US could activate Pacific batteries at serene tourist locale




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In DRC, armed groups dwindle but still aggravate troubled region

Repatriators working to bring Hutus back to Rwanda often find a blurry line between refugee and ex-combatant




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In Alabama, taxis fill a transportation void

Taxi drivers say some customers spend $100 a week on fares to and from work




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The rapid DNA revolution

Will speedy DNA tests help convict violent offenders or curb privacy?




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Sea cucumbers a fragile, fading source of income for Sierra Leones divers

Prized in Asia as a luxury food, marine creature numbers could be dwindling




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Inaccurate sentencing condemns prisoners to serve longer than is lawful

Byzantine penal codes make sentencing an esoteric science and leave inmates with little recourse




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Meet the invisible victims of criminal justice: Children

More than 2.5 million children in America have a parent in prison; they told us how they cope.




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Norovirus sickens hundreds at university in Ohio

At least 200 students report symptoms of norovirus at Miami University in city of Oxford




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Judge approves nearly $1B settlement between US and tribes

Case centered on claims that the government shorted Native Americans on contract costs to manage federal services




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Poisonous lands: Pennsylvania prison built next to toxic dump

Prisoners and area residents are hit by toxic fumes that could cause fatal harm




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New weapons for Panama tribes in old fight to save forests

The Wounaan people are deploying drones and using GPS technology to get evidence of logging in their customary lands




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Elegy for a website where Native voices mattered

AJAM reported on tribal communities and offered coverage on Indian Country that few could match




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Nevada governor says he doesn't want Supreme Court consideration

Republican Brian Sandoval, reportedly under consideration by Obama for the nation's top court, says he's not interested





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"I thought I was going to die": Kashmera Shah, wife of Krushna Abhishek of The Kapil Sharma Show, slams Mumbai hospitals after Bigg Boss contestant Sambhavna Seth refused treatment - Janta Ka Reporter

  1. "I thought I was going to die": Kashmera Shah, wife of Krushna Abhishek of The Kapil Sharma Show, slams Mumbai hospitals after Bigg Boss contestant Sambhavna Seth refused treatment  Janta Ka Reporter
  2. Kashmera Shah says Krushna Abhishek is okay with her bold photoshoots: ‘One of the reasons he fell for...  Hindustan Times
  3. Bigg Boss contestant Kashmera Shah on casting couch: I faced it, but never went through with it  Bollywood Life
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Testing Capacity for Covid-19 Scaled up to 95,000 Per Day, Says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan - News18

  1. Testing Capacity for Covid-19 Scaled up to 95,000 Per Day, Says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan  News18
  2. Let`s work together by converting orange zones to green zones: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan tells NE...  Zee News
  3. 'We have prepared India for the worst'  Mumbai Mirror
  4. Lav Agarwal: We have to learn to live with the virus  Pune Mirror
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Johnny Depp refers to his legal battle with Amber Heard in new video

Johnny Depp is followed by over four million people on Instagram




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Mark Ruffalo says he was reluctant to take up role of 'Hulk' in Avengers

Mark Ruffalo has been playing Bruce Banner-cum-Hulk in Avengers films since 2012




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Demi Lovato shares relationship update with Max Ehrich: I am very happy

Demi Lovato says she is very happy in her love life, alongside beau Max Ehrich




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'Nothing beats hearing I love you, Mommy': Ayeza Khan on Mother's Day

Ayeza Khan is in self-isolation and spending quality time with family under lockdow




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Beyoncé tests negative for COVID-19 amid her efforts for virus relief in Texas

Beyoncé and the entire family has been cleared following the earlier scare




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Kriti Sanon and Govinda set the stage on fire in viral video: WATCH

Kriti Sanon and Govinda can be seen shaking a leg on his hit song 'Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha'




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Ranveer Singh was told he wasn't good looking enough to make it big in Bollywood

Ranveer Singh faced his fair share of rejection as his path was no bed of roses either




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Alia Bhatt's childhood video from reality TV show leaves fans gushing

Alia Bhatt proved that her passion for acting was not to be shrugged off