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New COVID-19 cases confirmed near Xi Jinping residence

6 years ago from UPI

Chinese authorities are reporting a spike in cases of COVID-19 in Beijing, two weeks after the country declared "victory" over the deadly virus at the National People's Congress.

British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair ask High Court to nix quarantine

6 years ago from UPI

British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair asked Britain's High Court Friday to take action against the government's new quarantine rule that requires passengers arriving from abroad to self-isolate for two weeks.

E! renews 'Total Bellas,' Nikki Bella announces she is having a boy

6 years ago from UPI

E! has renewed reality series "Total Bellas" for a sixth season and Nikki Bella announced she is having a son.

Bell launches 5G network in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver

6 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

Bell is beginning to roll out a new 5G wireless network in five cities, joining the global race to deploy the high-speed technology.

Republican convention will move to Jacksonville, Fla., after North Carolina

6 years ago from UPI

The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that Jacksonville, Fla., has been selected to host President Donald Trump's re-nomination celebration.

Live discussion on how to reinvent business models after COVID-19

6 years ago from European Space Agency

Join us on Monday 15 June for a live streamed conversation with European experts on how to reinvent your business model.

Britain's economy shrinks by record 20% in April amid coronavirus lockdown

6 years ago from UPI

Britain's economy during its first full month under lockdown contracted by more than 20 percent in April, its worse drop ever record, according to figures released by the government early...

Live discussion on how to reinvent business models following COVID-19

6 years ago from European Space Agency

Join us on Monday 15 June for a live streamed conversation with European experts on how to reinvent your business model.

In light of COVID-19, study looks at tradeoffs between economic value and public health

6 years ago from Physorg

Banks and bookstores. Gyms and juice bars. Dental offices and department stores. The COVID-19 crisis has shuttered some kinds of businesses, while others have stayed open. But which places represent...

Study warns of poverty surge to over 1 billion due to virus

6 years ago from Physorg

Global poverty is set to rise above 1 billion people once again as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which is reducing the income of the world's poorest by $500...

U.N. warns pandemic could force millions into child labor

6 years ago from UPI

The economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic threatens to force millions of children into low-paying and dangerous jobs to help their families survive, the United Nations warned on Friday.

Famous birthdays for June 12: Robyn, Jessie Reyez

6 years ago from UPI

Pop singer Robyn turns 41 and singer Jessie Reyez turns 30, among the famous birthdays for June 12.

State-level R&D tax credits spur growth of new businesses

6 years ago from MIT Research

Here’s some good news for U.S. states trying to spur an economic recovery in the years ahead: The R&D tax credit has a significant effect on entrepreneurship, according to a new study led...

RNC picks Florida for Trump's nomination speech after spat with North Carolina

6 years ago from UPI

The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that Jacksonville, Fla., has been selected to host President Donald Trump's re-nomination celebration.

Charles Schwab Challenge: Rose, Varner III tied for Round 1 lead as golf returns

6 years ago from UPI

Harold Varner III and Justin Rose are tied after Thursday's opening round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Golf Course in Fort Worth, Texas, as golfers returned to action...

Pandemic accelerating in Africa, test kits needed, WHO says

6 years ago from CBC: Health

The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating in Africa, spreading to rural areas after international travellers brought it to capital cities, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

N.W.T. lays 1st charge for violating public health order amid confusion over border rules

6 years ago from CBC: Health

Just days after the territory's premier surprised residents by suggesting travellers from southern Canada would be welcomed to the N.W.T., health authorities have levied the first ever fine for breaching a...

Kevin McCarthy: GOP agrees with 'concepts' in Democrat police reform bill

6 years ago from UPI

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said Thursday that GOP members of the chamber agree with "concepts" in the police reform bill unveiled by House Democrats.

NFL commits $250M over 10-year period to combat racial injustice

6 years ago from UPI

The NFL announced Thursday it will donate $250 million over the next 10 years to "combat systemic racism and support the battle against the ongoing and historic injustices faced by...

Goldenvoice announces new Coachella festival dates for 2021

6 years ago from LA Times - Health

Promoter Goldenvoice announced April 2021 dates for the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, which were canceled by Riverside Country officials on Wednesday

Sony unveils PlayStation 5 hardware, upcoming games

6 years ago from UPI

Sony unveiled the design for its upcoming PlayStation 5 console while also showcasing a collection of games that will be released for the next-generation platform.

Van Ovost nominated as next Air Mobility Command commander

6 years ago from UPI

The Air Force announced Thursday that Lt. Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost has been nominated to succeed Gen. Maryanne Miller as Air Mobility Command commander.

Microsoft won't sell facial-recognition tech to police

6 years ago from UPI

Microsoft announced Thursday that it won't sell its facial-recognition technology to police departments until there are regulations on its use.

Biden unveils plan to reopen the economy

6 years ago from UPI

Former Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a plan Thursday for reopening the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Microsoft joins Amazon, IBM in pausing face scans for police

6 years ago from CBC: Technology & Science

Microsoft has become the third big tech company this week to say it won't sell its facial recognition software to police, following similar moves by Amazon and IBM.

USS Albany returns to Naval Station Norfolk after European deployment

6 years ago from UPI

The USS Albany returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia this week after a deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, the Navy announced.

Free online tool will enable farmers to deliver environmental benefits

6 years ago from Physorg

A free web-based support tool will enable farmers to deliver environmental improvements and potentially attract payments for providing 'public money for public goods' under the new agri-environment scheme.

Senate Armed Services Committee advances $740B defense policy bill

6 years ago from UPI

The Senate Armed Services Committee said Thursday that it has advanced a $740.5 billion defense policy bill in a bipartisan vote.