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Scientists discover new snake and name it after Harry Potter's Salazar Slytherin

JK Rowling's character Salazar Slytherin was partly known for his ability to talk to snakes




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As people disappear under lockdown, goats, rats and coyotes prowl the streets

Humans can easily forget that the cities and towns they call home and frequently visit are also home to wild animals, writes Sandra E Garcia. In Wales, goats roam the streets, while in San Francisco the Coyotes have come out




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Unearthed Ancient British chieftain and probable shaman reveal secrets about old burial rituals

Exclusive: The key evidence for his high status is the unusually fine material buried with him for his journey to the next life, writes David Keys




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Coronavirus: Timeline of pandemics and other viruses that humans caught by interacting with animals

Stop the Wildlife Trade: From 1918 to today, the deadly diseases that have become more frequent




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Climate crisis: Releasing bison, reindeer and horses into the Arctic would slow warming, say scientists

'This type of natural manipulation in ecosystems ... has barely been researched to date, but holds tremendous potential,' says researcher




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Coronavirus: 'Intensive' contract-tracing and social distancing key to stopping spread of virus, study finds

Researchers say evidence from China 'may demonstrate the huge scale of testing and contact tracing that's needed to reduce the virus spreading'




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Coronavirus: Surge in people trying to buy unproven 'cures' promoted by Trump and Elon Musk, study finds

Even deaths did not stop interest in buying potentially dangerous drugs, researchers find




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Ultimate hangover cure can be made from 'fruits, roots and leaves', scientists claim

Greasy food and Bloody Marys not cutting through the wretchedness? Try this instead




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Coronavirus: Intensive farming provides perfect conditions for viruses to spread between animals and humans, study shows

Stop the Wildlife Trade: 'I think this is a wake-up call to be more responsible about farming methods, so we can reduce the risk of outbreaks of problematic pathogens in the future,' say scientists




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UK's largest bird of prey returns to England for first time in 240 years

White-tailed eagles last seen on Isle of Wight in 1780





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RiteAid BonusCash rewards for Apr 5-11, 2020 ... 20% ROI on Xbox, GameStop, Apple, Google, Netflix, Nike, Panera, Fandango, AMC, & Regal GC's

It's a bumper crop of BonusCash at your local Rite-Aid this week, with not 1, 2, 3, but 4 gaming GC's, and 1 of those gives you even more options!

  • Nike, GameStop, Netflix ... $5 BonusCash when you buy $25 of these items.*
  • Google Play, AMC Theatres, Apple AppStore/iTunes, Fandango, XBOX, Panera Bread, Regal Theatres ... $6 BonusCash when you buy $30 of these items.*

FYI, "GameStop" is a big win, because not only can you purchase (additional) XBOX, PSN, Nintendo, and Steam credit there, but you order the GC credit from their website, and get a redemption code instantly after checkout.
 
For those who are new to the "Rite-Aid wellness+ reward BonusCash" program, you'll receive the $$$ amount when you purchase the minimum amount specified. Gift-cards within the same bullet-point share the same "limit 2 offers per customer", but you can earn rewards on the other bullet-point lines as well. For example, you can purchase $25 each of GameStop & Netflix (or $50 of GameStop) ... and still be able to purchase another $60 mix of Google & Apple & XBOX, and can stagger your 4 GC purchases throughout the week.

Screenshot of 2 separate GC offers (bullet points) included here:

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Small print (at bottom of weekly ad) and BonusCash T&C's included here:
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FYI ... the limit of "2 offers per customer" is tracked by your "wellness+ rewards" account, so you'll need to limit yourself to 2 offers per line item throughout the week, and not just "2 per transaction" or "2 per day". At the time of purchase, your printed receipt will indicate how many of the "limit 2" you've met, but neither the website nor register will indicate ...

  • if you've met the limit of 2 items per BonusCash group with the current transaction, or
  • if the transaction you're about to complete exceeds the limit of 2 per week, or
  • when your BonusCash rewards will expire.

Luckily the mobile RiteAid app (and website) list your individual accumulation & cashing out on a per transaction basis, so that's a good way to keep tabs on the expiration dates, since you only get 30 days to spend the BonusCash once earned. Good luck!

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    and

    Console Games, Merch Sale with Free Shipping and 50% Off 1 Month Uplay+ at Ubi Store

    Uplay+ service, with access to + 100 games is is 50% off for the 1st month!  Members can get unlimited access to + 100 games for $6.99
    https://store.ubi.com/us/uplayplus/
     
    Free shipping and +50% off on all physical games until April 19th. There's merch on sale as well.
    https://store.ubi.com/us/free-shipping-sale/




    and

    PM Studios "Stay Safe" Sale - Featuring Switch/PS4, and Limited Run Games.

    PM Studios online store is back and they made a new sale featuring new reprints, overall deals and restock on rare out-of-print titles from Limited Run Games.

     

    https://twitter.com/PMStudiosUSA/status/1253401043414781959

     

    Also all orders over $49.99 will get Cytus Alpha Limited Edition Original Soundtrack CD for free with the Coupon "FREEGIFT".

     

    Kinda sick move they did now.

     

    https://www.pm-studios.com/store

     

    Edit: Price list.

     

    Reprints/Pre-Orders: 
     
    Horizon Chase Turbo (Switch) - $29.99
    Ministry of Broadcast (Steelbook Edition) (Switch) - $39.99 
     
    Deals:
     
    Deemo (Switch) $39.99 - $19.99
    Opus Collection (Switch) $39.99 - 19.99
    Horizon Chase Turbo (First Print - PS4) $29.99 - $14.99
    Hover (Switch) - $29.99 - $24.99
    WILL: A Wonderful World Limited Edition (Plush, 120 page Artbook, etc) : $79.99 $69.99
    WILL: A Wonderful World - Artbook: $29.99 - $24.99

    Limited Run Games products:
    Mercenaries Series Double Pack (PAX Exclusive): $69.99
    Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (PS4 - LRG) : $59.99
    Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (Switch - LRG): $59.99
    Musynx First Print (Vita - LRG): $29.99
    Deemo: The Last Recital (Vita - LRG): $29.99
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    and

    Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 (Xbox One, PS4, and Steam) is free until May 10th

    Price is "on sale" for free until May 10th, so claim it while you can.

     

    PS4: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0700-CUSA04924_00-PACMANCE2BUNDLE0

     

    Xbox One: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/pac-man-championship-edition-2/bpv04qgbn8j8#activetab=pivot:overviewtab

     

    Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/441380/PACMAN_CHAMPIONSHIP_EDITION_2/

     

    This is apparently Bandai-Namco's way of helping keep people entertained while stuck at home amidst the COVID stuff.




    and

    Best Buy Deal of the Day $7.99 Games and amiibo Figures

    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/save-select-collectibles

     

    Xbox One

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider

    Dragon Ball FighterZ

    Vampyr

    Battlefield 1 Revolution

    Monster Energy Supercross 2

    We Happy Few

    NBA 2K19

    WWE 2K19

    Shaq Fu

    LA Noire

    Middle Earth Shadow of War

    PUBG

     

    PS4

    Vampyr

    Battlefield 1 Revolution

    Monster Energy Supercross 2

    Yakuza Kiwami

    Banner Saga Trilogy Bonus Edition

    Titanfall 2

    Shaq Fu

    Middle Earth Shadow of War

     

    Switch

    Banner Saga Trilogy

     

    amiibo

    Wii Fit Trainer

    Zero Suit Samus

     

    PC

    Dishonored 2





    and

    U.S. Industries Are Taking A Massive Toll During The Coronavirus Pandemic

    The pandemic has devastated the job markets across the U.S. The April jobs report reveals the massive toll the crisis took on industries — from restaurants and retail to health care and automotive.




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    Two Men Are Arrested And Charged With A Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery

    Georgia State Bureau of Investigation has arrested suspects in the shooting death of an unarmed black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery. It would have been Arbery's 26th birthday on Friday.




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    Coronavirus Update: The U.S. Health Care Industry Is Challenged By The Pandemic

    The health care sector has cut 1.4 million jobs in April. And as COVID-19 has consumed health care resources, other essential routine procedures — like screenings for strokes — have gone down.




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    Chief Medical Officer's Handling Of Coronavirus Inspires Alaskans To #ThinkLikeZink

    Dr. Anne Zink works from a yurt 40 miles north of Anchorage. She has the ear of the Republican governor and has helped keep the state's COVID-19 deaths the lowest in the nation.




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    ‘There is a whole catalogue of errors when it comes to government procurement and PPE’ – Labour’s Rachel Reeves

    Labour Shadow Minister for the cabinet office Rachel Reeves has lead for the party on PPE procurement.




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    Bank of England warns UK faces deepest recession for centuries

    The UK is facing the deepest recession not just in living memory but for centuries, the Bank of England has warned




    and

    Coronavirus: Carers in Scotland not eligible for death in service payment

    In Scotland, bereavement payments do not cover carers. Six care workers have been officially confirmed to have lost their lives in Scotland.




    and

    ‘The pain and cost of rebuilding must be borne by those with the broadest shoulders not with another 10 years of austerity’ -Justin Welby on dealing with aftermath of Covid-19

    Tomorrow marks 75 since the nation celebrated VE day - the end of fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe.




    and

    Cardi B’s Shocking New Hairstyle And Short Nails!

    Cardi B stunned her fans when she shared a new photo on Instagram showing off the new much shorter blonde and brown hairstyle and pink short nails. Cardi’s nails look like they’ve been just cut off, not manicured though. She posed on the bed captioning the photo: “Baby I got you”. Just a week ago, […]

    The post Cardi B’s Shocking New Hairstyle And Short Nails! appeared first on Chart Attack.




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    The Pros And Cons Of Starting A Farming Business in 2020

    In this article, we want to evaluate the pros and cons of starting a farming business. Farming is a go-to line of business which is always strategic no matter the time and place. People will always want to eat so starting a farming business is clearly a perfect fit for aspiring entrepreneurs. However, there are […]

    The post The Pros And Cons Of Starting A Farming Business in 2020 appeared first on Chart Attack.




    and

    Ariana Grande Shows Off Her New Beau In “Stuck With U” Video

    Ariana Grande (26) released her new song with Justin Bieber in which the music video features home videos from countless fans and celebs, including her own clip with her new beau. It seems as though the brunette bombshell decided to finally confirm her budding romance with 27-year old Dalton Gomez. The singer wore an oversized […]

    The post Ariana Grande Shows Off Her New Beau In “Stuck With U” Video appeared first on Chart Attack.




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    Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Move Into $18M Mansion In Beverly Hills

    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been entangled in controversy ever since they announced they would be stepping down from their royal duties. The couple has moved to Los Angeles following rumors that they would be settling down in Canada, and “Variety” reports that they’re calling Tyler Perry’s megamansion home. The exclusive Beverly Hills neighborhood […]

    The post Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Move Into $18M Mansion In Beverly Hills appeared first on Chart Attack.




    and

    Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma And Their Two Daughters Are Missing From The Family Photo

    Exes Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ extended family struck a pose for the new Instagram photo, but with Bruce’s wife Emma and their two daughters missing. Emma and the girls recently joined Bruce in Demi’s Idaho home, just in time to celebrate Evelyn’s 6th birthday. Demi shared a snap with Bruce, their three girls, and […]

    The post Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma And Their Two Daughters Are Missing From The Family Photo appeared first on Chart Attack.




    and

    Uber sees ride bookings recovering slowly, pins hopes on food delivery demand

    Uber on Wednesday said it would lay off 3,700 full-time employees, or roughly 17 per cent of its head count.




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    Kids are online more than ever during the pandemic, creating ‘opportunity’ for predators

    Cybertip.ca, an online sexual exploitation of children tipline, says it saw a 66 per cent spike in reports in April.






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    Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Netflix: 2020 films to watch at home while cinemas are shut

    While the lockdown continues across the UK - streaming giants Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Netflix have added a number of new movies which were originally due to premiere in cinemas.




    and

    Police praise jail terms handed to pair for 'insane' west Oxfordshire crime spree

    POLICE have praised the jail terms handed to two men who launched a drink and drug-fuelled ‘campaign of terror’ across west Oxfordshire.





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    I Believe Tara Reade. And You Should, Too.

    Kate Manne

    We already knew that Biden is the type. Had we as voters and had the Democratic Party taken this seriously, we wouldn’t be in this mess now.

    The post I Believe Tara Reade. And You Should, Too. appeared first on The Nation.







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    Scenes From a Pandemic: 6

    Taté Walker

    If the coronavirus is a wildfire, colonialism has fueled the blaze.

    The post Scenes From a Pandemic: 6 appeared first on The Nation.








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    No Student Deserves to Fail During a Pandemic

    Max Kalnitz

    Students across the country are pushing for their schools to adopt a universal pass system, arguing that online classes put underprivileged students at a disadvantage.

    The post No Student Deserves to Fail During a Pandemic appeared first on The Nation.