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Markazi: Why Dana White is staging UFC 249 amid coronavirus

Dana White is staging UFC 249 on Saturday night in Florida. It will be the first live major professional sports event in the U.S. in nearly two months.




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Convalescent plasma trials begin for coronavirus treatment

Trials to treat COVID-19 using the blood plasma from those who have already recovered from the illness have begun.




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Accurate 3D imaging of sperm cells moving at top speed could improve IVF treatments

Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers have developed a safe and accurate 3D imaging method to identify sperm cells moving at a high speed. The new method has the potential to significantly improve IVF treatments.




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Potentially fatal combinations of humidity and heat are emerging across the globe

A new study has identified thousands of incidents of previously rare or unprecedented extreme heat/humidity combinations in parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and North America, including in the US Gulf Coast region.




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COVID-19 and the role of tissue engineering

Tissue engineering has a unique set of tools and technologies for developing preventive strategies, diagnostics, and treatments that can play an important role during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.




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What does the Virgin Media-O2 merger mean for the UK?

The two firms have announced plans to bring together their mobile, broadband and pay-TV services.




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Study begins into how coronavirus spreads and why some people are more affected than others

As part of the study, samples of blood, saliva and nasal swabs from healthcare workers in a bid to answer key questions about the virus.




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New York City is digging trenches to bury the coronavirus dead

Typically, some 25 bodies are interred each week on Hart Island. Now they are burying that many each day.




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Boris Johnson 'able to do short walks' but UK Prime Minister's recovery only just beginning

Johnson's father Stanley said his son's illness "got the whole country to realise this is a serious event".




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Europe is emerging from the pandemic with beds and ventilators to spare

All across Europe, the numbers are coming down. There is finally good news to share.




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As the day unfolded: Donald Trump to suspend immigration into US as COVID-19 economic fallout hits Virgin Australia, oil price, Australian death toll at 72

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.




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Full time schooling to resume term three, beginning with one day a week in May

NSW students will go back to school one day a week from mid-May, with temperature checks and priority COVID testing for teachers




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As the day unfolded: Donald Trump to suspend immigration into US as COVID-19 economic fallout hits Virgin Australia, oil price, Australian death toll at 72

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.




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Full time schooling to resume term three, beginning with one day a week in May

NSW students will go back to school one day a week from mid-May, with temperature checks and priority COVID testing for teachers




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The polar vortex is bringing snow to the US this weekend, because chaos loves company

It's unusually late for the polar vortex to be this weak, but that's leading to some bizarre weather.




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Med Schools Bringing Back Students, Flooded With Applicants

Removed from patient care in March, students at many medical colleges will begin seeing patients again in the next few months.
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The world's energy order is changing — and China is set to reap the strategic benefits

Historians will look back on this period as an epoch in capitalism, when oil-producing nations were powerful because they were necessary to keep the whole engine running. But the global shift towards renewable energy will change all that, Gareth Hutchens writes.




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Victorian suppression of COVID-19's spread 'more successful than maybe we could have even imagined'

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton reveals theoretical modelling which suggests 36,000 people could have been killed by coronavirus in Victoria if no physical-distancing measures were put in place.




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Virgin Australia pilot calls for a last-minute lifeline

Virgin Australia captain George Kailis has been flying planes for almost 20 years, but fears for himself and co-workers as the company looks likely to enter into voluntary administration.




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Branson calls for UK Government bailout to save Virgin airlines

In an open letter to Virgin employees, Sir Richard Branson calls on the UK Government to help save Virgin Atlantic, while warning against allowing Qantas "a monopoly" should Virgin Australia "disappear".




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Virgin Australia expected to go into voluntary administration

Virgin Australia is expected to announce the airline will go into voluntary administration, with Deloitte tipped to help the company restructure about $5 billion in debt and pay off its creditors.




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'No job losses planned' as Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration

Australia's troubled second airline, which saw its cash flow collapse because of tough coronavirus travel restrictions, appoints accounting firm Deloitte to act as administrator after the Federal Government rejected calls to bail it out.




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Virgin going into administration a 'real failure' for regional communities

Regional centres are concerned they could be badly hit by the potential collapse of Virgin Australia, with higher airfares and less competition.



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From flying planes to stacking shelves — Virgin Australia staff react to airline's insolvency

Virgin Australia's potential collapse has left staff scrambling for jobs, as tourism and aviation industries prepare for the threat of major player leaving the market.




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Company charged $42 for box of masks in January, now charging $780

Health professionals are incensed by dramatic price increases for face masks and other protective equipment by one of Australia's largest medical supply companies.




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Virgin Australia's 'haircut' will have a 'domino effect' on jobs

The future of Australian aviation is crucial for the wider tourism sector, which is already bleeding because of recent travel bans initiated to stop the spread of COVID19.




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'Severe and long-lasting impacts': Queensland braces for economic fallout amid Virgin administration

For Queensland, the pain of a possible collapse of Virgin Australia runs deep, with nearly half of its workforce based in the state.




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Petrol stations accused of gouging as some Queenslanders pay 75 per cent more

While the price of petrol falls to the lowest point in a generation in Brisbane, service stations are charging 30 per cent more in north Queensland and 75 per cent more in Mt Isa, with a federal MP raising accusations of collusion.




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Cars, excavator used to impound Virgin planes at Perth Airport amid stand-off over 'significant' debt

Perth Airport is using heavy machinery and company vehicles to block a number of Virgin Australia aircraft from taking off over what it says are $16 million in unpaid debts.




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The 'reset' it needed — how coronavirus is changing the fashion industry forever

Almost a quarter of Australia's fashion labels believe they will never recover from the coronavirus hit — but some are adapting and finding new ways to make money, and a new way of doing business.




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Surging grocery costs blamed on fires, droughts and COVID-19

Australians have seen a rare rise in inflation, as a series of crises conspired to push up the cost of essential groceries, but economists say consumers should see cheaper prices again now that panic buying has subsided.




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These waters off South Africa have gone quiet, and 'huge alarm bells' are ringing

Care about sustainable seafood? The waters off South Africa's iconic False Bay have "gone quiet", and experts believe it could be linked to your weekend fish and chips.




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Flight Centre stops charging cancellation fees for trips affected by coronavirus

The travel agent chain backs down from charging hundreds of dollars in cancellation fees for trips cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, following pressure from customers and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.




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Service stations 'on the edge' of collapse despite record petrol profit margins

While oil and wholesale fuel prices have been at two-decade lows, pump prices have not come down so quickly or consistently across the country. But service station owners say they too are struggling to survive the COVID-19 downturn.




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Work begins on the Gold Coast's $1 billion Pacific Motorway upgrade

Work begins on the Gold Coast's $1 billion Pacific Motorway upgrade, with promises it will benefit motorists and the economy.




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Virgin Atlantic lays off thousands of staff as more trouble hits Richard Branson's brand

Just weeks after Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration, UK-based Virgin Atlantic is forced to lay off thousands of workers as the coronavirus pandemic takes a heavy toll.




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As the day unfolded: Donald Trump to suspend immigration into US as COVID-19 economic fallout hits Virgin Australia, oil price, Australian death toll at 72

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.




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Full time schooling to resume term three, beginning with one day a week in May

NSW students will go back to school one day a week from mid-May, with temperature checks and priority COVID testing for teachers




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Carlos Bunga’s ‘Occupy’ — art that keeps us apart while bringing us together


Bunga’s MOCA exhibit is the first piece of art in a series featuring one piece of art we can share and enjoy together each week




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Rare ‘Morning Glory’ cloud dazzles Virgin flyers

ONE of the world’s most spectacular clouds made a dramatic entrance for passengers on an Adelaide-bound jet.




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Is all this screen time damaging my eyes? (Yes. But here’s what to do)


Avoiding screens before bed and taking breaks to stare out the window will help mitigate the damage.




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Take a beginner’s dance class taught by National Ballet’s of Canada First Soloist Tina Pereira


Tina Pereira’s dance repertoire with the company includes The Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker,” Katerina in “The Taming of the Shrew,” and the title role in “Carmen” to name a few.




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Victoria Beckham looks amazing in workout crop top and leggings - see photo

Victoria Beckham dressed to impress for her workout on Friday, as she shared with fans on...




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Column: Supporters to run in honor of Ahmaud Arbery, the unarmed black man gunned down while jogging

Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down by two white men while jogging in Georgia. The #IRunWithMaud campaign honors his life with a 2.23-mile run or walk.




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How On-Demand Solutions are Changing the World of Enterprise Software

On-demand software, or software as a service, is changing how companies do business. The notion of cloud software and the Internet of Things has dominated the technology discussion for some years, but it's more than just another Silicon Valley buzzword.

Keep on reading: How On-Demand Solutions are Changing the World of Enterprise Software




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M.R. Asks 3 Questions: Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., Managing Partner, Blue Dots Partners LLC.

For those of you who find yourselves with more time to read over the next few weeks, Managing Partner at Blue Dots Partners LLC., Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., explains how his research and strategies help businesses stay aligned while working to survive a time of uncertainty.

Keep on reading: M.R. Asks 3 Questions: Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., Managing Partner, Blue Dots Partners LLC.




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To CIOs: A message from your engine room

CIOs often end up trying to manage complex browsers with traditional management or cobbled-together tools. Why is this a problem?

Keep on reading: To CIOs: A message from your engine room




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Face-Aging Selfies Help Modify Risky Skin Behaviors for Teens

(MedPage Today) -- Witnessing ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced facial aging firsthand may be a useful tool to convince youth to slather on the sunscreen, a new study suggested. In a randomized trial of high school teens in southeast Brazil...




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NRL and AFL playing on only hurt the severity of coronavirus messaging

As ever the NRL's flea-infested tail wagged the dog but when it comes to professional sport taking place, those of us in the industry in this country have all let Australians down.




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Motorsport engineers use fix-it mentality to design equipment for fight against coronavirus

From today, new masks and protective boxes are being shipped out to Australian medical staff to help protect them while treating coronavirus patients — and they're coming from an unlikely source.