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The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?
Dentists spend their careers eye to eye with infectious patients, their hands inside gaping mouths, and have a vested interest in making sure everyone stays safe. Here’s how they do it.
19 trapped, including children, when tree falls on garage during thunderstorm
Nineteen people were rushed to hospitals in Maryland after a tree fell on a garage during a thunderstorm, trapping them.
Chinese law professor who criticised leadership is detained, friends say
Xu Zhangrun, 57, a professor at the prestigious Tsinghua University, came to prominence in July 2018 for denouncing the removal of the two-term limit for China President Xi Jinping. According to a text message circulated among Xu’s friends he was taken from his house on Monday morning by more than 20 policemen who also searched his house and confiscated […]
U.S. is headed in ‘wrong direction’ with virus, says doctor
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a stark warning about coronavirus infection over the weekend, saying the country has ‘four major epicenters of spread.’ Dr. Ashish Jha joins Morning Joe to discuss where the virus stands in the country.
Four may have died due to treatment by rogue breast surgeon
Deaths of Yvonne Cordon, 39, Shionagh Gough, 73, a purchaser, Marie Pinfield, 49, a divorced police officer (first left), and Deborah Hynes, 51, will be investigated by fresh inquests.
The Louvre in Paris sells out for restricted reopening
The Mona Lisa is finally receiving visitors again. Following the COVID-related closure, the Paris Louvre has now reopened its doors, but with strict regulations.
Coronavirus: Which countries have confirmed cases?
More than 11.4 million infections confirmed in 188 countries and territories, including more than 526,000 deaths.
What’s Happening At The Autism Job Club During The Pandemic
At the Autism Job Club, adults with autism, family members and friends work together to help each other find jobs. The pandemic has raised the stakes, and necessitated new job strategies.
Lightning strike in Florida injures 2, leaves 1 critical at Clearwater Beach
Two men were injured, one critically, after a lightning strike at Clearwater Beach in Florida on Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
Hubble Space Telescope spots ‘feathered spiral’ galaxy in deep space
Just days after it spotted a “bat shadow,” the Hubble Space Telescope has found a “feathered spiral” galaxy in deep space.
Severe storms and flash flooding in East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in West
Nearly 50 wildfires are burning in the U.S. this morning from Minnesota to California
China arrests law professor who criticised Xi over coronavirus
Xu Zhangrun, who wrote articles critical of the government, taken from Beijing home by policemen, his friends say.
Pakistan to avail Rs 335 billion debt relief from G20 to mitigate negative effects of pandemic
Pakistan to avail Rs 335 billion debt relief from G20 to mitigate negative effects of pandemic
Biden projects optimism in Fourth of July message
Joe Biden contrasted President Trump’s dark message over the weekend with a new ad focused on hope and unity. The panel discusses.