Years of social progress have been reversed by the virus, amid accusations that politicians have been fatally ineptCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAs coronavirus galloped through Latin America in late April, the mayor of Manaus was in despair. “The outlook is dismal,” Arthur Virgílio admitted as gravediggers in the Amazon’s larges […]
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Life under Sisi: Crackdown intensifies as Cairo battles Covid
Medical workers are being arrested for speaking out, rights activists say
Sunak considers £500 vouchers for all UK adults to spend in Covid-hit firms
Chancellor urged to introduce a scheme that has jump-started other countries’ blighted hospitality and retail sectorsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRadical plans to give all adults £500 and children £250 in vouchers to spend in sectors of the economy worst hit by the Covid-19 crisis are being considered by the Treasury.The propos […]
Masahiro Tanaka Struck by Ball as Yankees Take Health Hit
In a harrowing first workout of the summer, the Yankees starting pitcher was struck on Saturday. Later, the team announced that All-Star infielder D.J. LaMahieu and pitcher Luis Cessa tested positive for Covid-19.
Southampton ‘fights for its soul’ as Covid-19 closes theatres
The arts were at the heart of the maritime city’s bid for regeneration. Will its closed venues get any help this week, along with others across the UK? Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt has been a tough week in a city that is an increasingly tough place to live. Southampton, which launched its 2025 UK city of culture bid armed wi […]
If you’re over 75, catching covid-19 can be like playing Russian roulette
Are you hiding from covid-19? I am. The reason is simple: the high chance of death from the virus. I was reminded of the risk last week by this report from the New York City health department and Columbia University which estimated that on average, between March and May, the chance of dying if you get infected…
Trump claims 99% of US Covid-19 cases are ‘totally harmless’ as infections surge
President’s White House speech capping 4 July celebrations says US coronavirus strategy is ‘moving along well’Coronavirus latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDonald Trump has celebrated independence day with a string of false and misleading claims attempting to play down the coronavirus pandemic and warning that China will be “held accountable”.The […]
Results from Mexico City
The super welterweight fight between former world title challenger Carlos “Chema” Ocampo and Jorge Luis “Chino” García was cancelled when Garcia’s trainer tested positive for Covid-19 before Saturday night’s card… Read More » The post Results from Mexico City appeared first on fightnews.com.
Power demand slump narrows to 2.6% in July beginning showing improvement in commercial activities
The peak power demand had declined by about 25 per cent in April and 8.82 per cent in May this year due to lower commercial and industrial demand during the COVID-19 induced lockdown.
Labour urges more support to stem post-Covid job losses
Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds calls for jobs schemes to be extended during local lockdowns.
Airlines blame covid-19 for rowing back climate commitments
The industry defangs an already mostly toothless carbon-offsetting scheme
Coronavirus, Social Unrest Test MLS Vision As ‘League For A New America’
As the league prepares to return to play following a break imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the idea that MLS stands for the progressive values of its largely young, urban fanbase could face scrutiny.
Explained: What are Social Stock Exchanges and how do they work
SSE or Social Stock Exchange may be very helpful for non-profit organisations especially during COVID-19.
New York hails comeback from Covid-19, but hidden dangers lie ahead
The virus could be reimported to New York City from other parts of the US as several states record surgesPatience and Fortitude are proud advocates of social distancing and mask-wearing. The famous marble lions which guard the steps of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd St have sat 90ft apart for more than a century, and this week were ador […]
Key Words: Fauci says Americans must do 3 things to win the battle against COVID-19
‘Now we’re seeing the consequence of community spread,’ said Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.