ave Employees at 6 Amazon facilities in Southern California have tested positive for coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 22:00:32 -0400 Coronavirus: Amazon workers at 6 Southland facilities test positive Full Article
ave Vanessa Bryant opens a birthday card from Kobe. 'It gave me something to look forward to' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:42:10 -0400 Vanessa Bryant opened a card from her late husband Kobe on her birthday. "It gave me something to look forward to today," she writes. Full Article
ave Plaschke: Longtime Dodger Stadium ticket taker leaves a lasting impression on one family By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:54:52 -0400 Errol Coffey has been greeting fans entering Dodger Stadium for 42 years. Until recently, he didn't realize how much he meant to some of them. Full Article
ave Rams' potential replacements for Greg Zuerlein have made big kicks, just not in NFL By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 22:56:20 -0400 Kickers Lirim Hajrullahu and Austin MacGinnis welcome the challenge of a three-man competition with Rams draft pick Sam Sloman to replace Greg Zuerlein. Full Article
ave Send virus alerts within 24 hours or risk second wave, scientist warns By news.sky.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:55:00 +0100 People at risk of COVID-19 infection need to be alerted within 24 hours or contact tracing will be useless, a scientist advising the government has warned. Full Article
ave Man City have finally found their Yaya Toure replacement after two years By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:25:38 +0000 Two years ago, Yaya Toure played his final game for Manchester City after a brilliant 316 appearances for the club. Full Article Football News
ave Manchester United have a fully fit squad for possible Premier League restart By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:27:23 +0000 Man United are fifth in the Premier League, in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and all but in the last eight of the Europa League and have Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford fit again. Full Article Football News
ave Dendrimers finally have what it takes to break into the laser scene By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A team including researchers from the University of Tsukuba has produced a family of dendrimers that form single-crystals and can harvest non-polarized light and transform it into polarized emission. The dendrimer crystals are both optically and mechanically stable to optical pumping, making them the first example of a crystalline material combining dendrimer properties and laser performance. The crystals are expected to have numerous applications in the field of laser optics, for example in displays. Full Article
ave Scientists have created new nanocomposite from gold and titanium oxide By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT ITMO University researchers together with their colleagues from France and the USA have demonstrated how a femtosecond laser can be used to tune the structure and nanocomposite properties for titanium dioxide films filled with gold nanoparticles. Full Article
ave Better antibiotic dosing could save lives in ICU By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT More lives could be saved in intensive care units around the world if new antibiotic guidelines designed by The University of Queensland are adopted. Full Article
ave Immune system discovery paves way to lengthen organ transplant survival By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new discovery in mice shows the innate immune system has 'memory,' previously thought to be a unique feature of the adaptive immune system. Blocking this memory prevented transplanted organs from being rejected, providing a way to more specific drugs that could lengthen organ transplant survival. Full Article
ave 'He spat at me and said have some of my corona': Policing Britain during the coronavirus lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:23 +0100 ITV Tonight is out with Merseyside Police to investigate the extraordinary impact the pandemic is having on their ability to combat crime. Full Article
ave At-risk workers must have right to be furloughed, says charity By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:17 +0100 Citizens Advice claims cancer patients are among those having to go to work despite being eligible for the job retention scheme. Full Article
ave Travel, garden centres and schools – how England’s lockdown could be eased By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:56:02 +0100 People in England are eagerly awaiting Boris Johnson’s announcement on Sunday around what changes might be made to the lockdown. Full Article
ave Lockdowns may have already saved 120,000 lives in just 11 countries By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:31:01 GMT Imperial College London experts also shoot down hopes that large parts of the population have already recovered from coronavirus. Full Article
ave 'Forgotten Australians' leave Wuhan after three months in lockdown By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 01:25:04 GMT The passengers on the plane from Shanghai to Sydney are worried about the travellers from Europe and the United States. Full Article
ave Trump retweets call to fire Anthony Fauci after the coronavirus expert says quicker response 'could have saved lives' By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:31:04 GMT President Donald Trump retweeted a call to fire his top infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci Sunday evening, amid mounting criticism of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ave 'We don't have a king': Trump, governors in epic power struggle By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:07:15 GMT The toxic partisanship and gridlock that have defined recent American politics are re-emerging with vengeance amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ave Massive waves slam Wellington's coast By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:40:14 GMT Emergency services were called to the south coast on Wednesday, as waves of up to five metres caused flooding and damage from Owhiro Bay to Island Bay. Full Article
ave 'The greatest challenge': Asia catches coronavirus' second wave By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:49:01 GMT Beijing has imposed new restrictions on an upscale diplomats district home to 3.5 million people, as it guards a second wave of coronavirus cases. Full Article
ave Seven in 10 suspended kindergarten kids have a disability, new figures show By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:05:00 GMT Advocacy groups say children are being sent home for behaviour they cannot control; staff say other students are being put at risk. Full Article
ave Ruby Princess preparing to leave as passengers promised full refund By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:44:03 GMT The plans for the ship's departure come as Carnival Australia confirmed on Monday it would offer a full refund to guests on the cruise that returned to Sydney on March 19. Full Article
ave Meteor next backyard project as the heavens put on 'an isolation show' By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:24:03 GMT The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on Wednesday night, so grab a blanket, head outdoors and add 'amateur astronomer' to your list of isolation pursuits. Full Article
ave Seven in 10 suspended kindergarten kids have a disability, new figures show By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:05:00 GMT Advocacy groups say children are being sent home for behaviour they cannot control; staff say other students are being put at risk. Full Article
ave Ruby Princess preparing to leave as passengers promised full refund By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:44:03 GMT The plans for the ship's departure come as Carnival Australia confirmed on Monday it would offer a full refund to guests on the cruise that returned to Sydney on March 19. Full Article
ave Meteor next backyard project as the heavens put on 'an isolation show' By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:24:03 GMT The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on Wednesday night, so grab a blanket, head outdoors and add 'amateur astronomer' to your list of isolation pursuits. Full Article
ave Low-flow faucets and shower heads that save water without losing the luxury By www.popsci.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:39:13 +0000 Four well-designed products that are certified to save a significant amount of water—without sacrificing water pressure. Full Article Shop
ave Sonos fans have been waiting for this surround sound upgrade By www.popsci.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:46:07 +0000 The new Arc sound bar adds Dolby Atmos compatibility for a price. Full Article Technology
ave Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn set to have charges dropped By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:09:57 +1000 The US Justice Department seeks to drop criminal charges against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, following mounting pressure from Mr Trump's political allies. Full Article World Politics Government and Politics Donald Trump Courts and Trials
ave Dining out, local and regional travel allowed under easing of coronavirus restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:32:11 +1000 Restaurants, cafes and shops are given the green light to reopen and local and regional travel is on the cards under the first step of National Cabinet's plan to ease coronavirus restrictions. Full Article Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) Federal Government Health Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Community and Society
ave International flights still grounded but regional and local travel allowed By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:24:37 +1000 International travel remains on hold for "the foreseeable future" as the Government announces plans to open up local, regional and interstate travel. Full Article Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) Federal Government Health Travel and Tourism Lifestyle and Leisure Travel Health and Safety Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Community and Society
ave Prime Minister rules out reopening international travel in the near future By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:52:14 +1000 Stage three of National Cabinet's plan for lifting restrictions includes allowing interstate travel, but Scott Morrison says that's still some time away. Full Article Health Policy Travel and Tourism Travel Health and Safety Epidemics and Pandemics Health Administration Federal Government Government and Politics
ave European heatwave could be the norm in a climate change affected world By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:35:45 +0000 Europe is in its early stage of summer but is in the middle of an intense heatwave and scientists say it's a preview of what climate change has in store. Full Article Europe World Science
ave Environment laws have failed to tackle the extinction emergency. Here's the proof By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:23:31 +0000 Human activities have destroyed more than 7.7 million hectares of threatened species habitat. Full Article Australia Science
ave Fossil fuel methane emissions have been 'vastly underestimated', researchers say By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:49:08 +0000 A new study has found the oil and gas industry has had a far worse impact on the climate than previously believed. Full Article Europe World Business Science
ave Kids head back to school in the NT, where there have been no new coronavirus cases for two weeks By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:15:46 +1000 Anxious parents express their relief as kids in the Northern Territory head back into the classroom for term two after homeschooling when the COVID-19 crisis first hit. Full Article COVID-19 Education Industry Access To Education Community Education Education Associations Primary Schools Private Schools Public Schools Religious Schools Secondary Schools Regional Regional Development
ave Victorian suppression of COVID-19's spread 'more successful than maybe we could have even imagined' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:28:16 +1000 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. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Education Schools Industry Business Economics and Finance Hospitality Government and Politics Federal Government Politics and Government State of Emergency States and Territories Respiratory Diseases
ave Branson calls for UK Government bailout to save Virgin airlines By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:34:04 +1000 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". Full Article Business Economics and Finance Air Transport Company News Travel and Tourism Tourism COVID-19 Regulation Federal Government Government and Politics
ave Between a croc and a hard place: Inside a farming couple's fight to save their scaly charges By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:33:58 +1000 Farmer John Lever and his wife Lillian say their Koorana Crocodile Farm has just two weeks of food left to feed 3,000 crocodiles, so they're offering an 'adopt a croc' program to raise funds. Full Article Tourism Rural Tourism Animals Rural
ave Ruby Princess doctor tells inquiry she would not have allowed passengers to disembark By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:20:49 +1000 The senior doctor on board the Ruby Princess tells an inquiry she is surprised passengers were allowed to disembark in Sydney last month despite some displaying COVID-19 symptoms. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Tourism Law Crime and Justice
ave Virgin Australia's 'haircut' will have a 'domino effect' on jobs By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:10 +1000 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. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Consumer Protection Company News Regional Regional Development Federal Government Government and Politics Regulation COVID-19 Air Transport Travel and Tourism Tourism Small Business Unions
ave These three people's lives have changed because the pokies have shut down By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:47:10 +1000 The coronavirus shutdown has negatively affected so many aspects of the economy, but for these Australians, the closure of pokies rooms has changed life for the better. Full Article Gambling Clubs and Associations Hospitality COVID-19
ave Call centre staff in the Philippines have been sleeping at work to help Australian customers By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:08:16 +1000 A union for call centre workers in the Philippines claims staff have been sleeping in the office in potentially unsafe conditions to help Telstra and Optus customers, despite the risk of the coronavirus. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Work Community and Society Epidemics and Pandemics Health Business Economics and Finance
ave 'Couldn't have come at a worse time': Collapsed builder leaves 241 creditors with nothing By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:44:43 +1000 Banyan Constructions collapsed earlier this year, and a report from liquidators has now revealed that the $22 million owed to creditors — mostly small, local businesses — will not be paid back. Full Article Building and Construction Housing Industry Business Economics and Finance Industry
ave Union takes Qantas to Federal Court over 'heartless' denial of sick leave to stood-down workers By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:51:47 +1000 The Transport Workers' Union urges the Federal Court of Australia to find that Qantas is still responsible for paying sick leave to 25,000 workers who have been stood down during the global coronavirus pandemic. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Government and Politics Unions Industry Air Transport Business Economics and Finance
ave Almost half the businesses interested in JobKeeper have not signed up. Here's why By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:42:17 +1000 Hundreds of thousands of employers who registered interest in JobKeeper have not signed up for the payment, citing ineligible workers, confusing rules and cashflow problems. Full Article Industrial Relations Unemployment Small Business Tax Federal Government
ave Stimulus payments leave households better off so far, but analysts warn of looming $60b hit By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:01:26 +1000 The Federal Government's stimulus package is supporting Australian households during the coronavirus pandemic, with a surge in unemployment payments more than offsetting the fall in income from job losses, according to the Commonwealth Bank. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Scott Morrison
ave Coronavirus shutdowns leave expats unable to sell their homes in time to avoid hefty tax bills By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:03:27 +1000 Thousands of Australian expats fear they could be hit with large capital gains tax bills because they've been unable to return home due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, before a June 30 deadline that would have allowed them to sell their property to avoid liabilities. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Small Business Government and Politics Tax Tax Evasion Federal Government Regulation COVID-19 Housing Housing Industry
ave Renters could find themselves in paradise as a wave of Airbnb homes hit the market By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:06:22 +1000 The major online platforms say rental listings are up 8-10 per cent compared to last year, as thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to move to the long-term market as coronavirus halts travel. Full Article Housing Industry Industry Business Economics and Finance Travel and Tourism COVID-19
ave Markets surge on Fed's promise to act 'aggressively' to save a stalled economy By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:37:34 +1000 The ASX joins a global rally after the Federal Reserve says it will "aggressively" use its "full range of tools" to aid the recovery, as the US economy records its worst slump since the global financial crisis. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends Globalisation - Economy Medical Sciences