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WHO, UN's postal agency release commemorative stamp on 40th anniversary of smallpox eradication




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J-K witnesses decline in infant mortality rate




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WHO, UN's postal agency release commemorative stamp on 40th anniversary of smallpox eradication




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New York City’s coronavirus outbreak is already overwhelming hospitals

New York City is the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in the US and hospitals are already struggling to treat everyone with covid-19, though the outbreak may not peak for three weeks




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Experimental diabetes device works by killing gut cells with hot water

A device that carries hot water down a tube into the gut may help manage diabetes by killing overgrown gut cells that release hormones key to metabolising food




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How to protect your mental health in the time of coronavirus

From social isolation to working on the front line, the mental health challenges of the pandemic are wide reaching. We ask experts how to protect ourselves




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7 mental health expert tips on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic

Whether you are at home alone or juggling work and family, those working in mental health share their advice on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic




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The past can help us deal with the pandemic’s mental health fallout

Lessons learned from natural disasters and the military can help guide our responses to help people's mental health during the covid-19 pandemic




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We must act quickly to avoid a pandemic-related mental health crisis

We are already seeing the pandemic's effects on mental health, and we need to act urgently to avoid a full-blown crisis, says Sam Howells  




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The Helpers: Sask. venture capital firm helps seniors connect with loved ones

Just over 300 iPads, with fully paid data plans, will be going out to Saskatchewan Health Authority long term care homes to help residents stay in touch with their families.




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Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals Join Roses Are Red Challenge on Twitter, Post Hilarious Replies (Watch Video)

The Roses are Red Challenge has caught the internet and has become a fad now as the netizens are coming up with a hilarious line which rhyme with roses are red. It is the netizens who have started this trend amid lockdown and most of them are making their own versions of their poems. Most of them tickle your funny bone with the one-liners which have caught the attention of the Internet users.





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No gym, no problem: Italian gymnast improvises

With Italy's gym clubs and training facilities having fallen silent because of the coronavirus pandemic, 28-year-old Italian gymnast Marco Lodadio, silver medallist in the 2019 men's world artistic gymnastics championships, turned his garden into a fitness studio.

Without the sophisticated facilities that high-performance athletes normally count on, Lodadio modified a structure for a swing to train on rings.

Lodadio, whose parents had a gym where he began training when he was nine, has been stuck in lockdown for almost two months and this week has finally gotten back to his usual rigourous training regime as Italy begins gradually lifting its strict restrictions.





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Giro d'Italia pays tribute to cycling fans




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Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr hospitalised in critical condition

Chandigarh, May 9: Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr, a triple Olympic gold medallist, has been admitted to a city hospital in critical condition. The 96-year-old was taken to a private hospital from his residence in Sector 36 in Chandigarh, where





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Trump says his administration is talking to Republican senators about work visa issue

President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration is talking to Republican senators about work visa issues, amid the coronavirus outbreak that has wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy.




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Tijuana coronavirus death rate soars after hospital outbreaks

The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Mexico's best-known border city, Tijuana, has soared and the COVID-19 mortality rate is twice the national average, the health ministry says, after medical staff quickly fell ill as the outbreak rampaged through hospital wards.




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Davis Cup: Fognini draws Italy level with France at 1-1

… level with France in the Davis Cup quarterfinals Friday. The 20th-ranked Fognini … all five of his previous Davis Cup matches and beat Fognini recently ….




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Miley Cyrus recruits talk show guests using direct messages

Miley Cyrus doesn't get a reply from all the celebrities she messages.




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Metallica plan 'Month of Giving' for Covid-19 relief

The first charity the band is highlighting is Feeding America, which partners with food banks across the U.S.




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Justin Bieber credits sugar-free diet for improving his mental health

Justin Bieber discussed his experiences during the latest episode of his and wife Hailey's Facebook Watch series, The Biebers on Watch.




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Chris Martin and Mike Shinoda set for mental health awareness festival

Fans can check out the event, which kicks off at 8.30am PT each day, on 320 Festival's Facebook Live and YouTube Live pages.








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Flynn prosecutor's contested claims impacted judge's pivotal December opinion, FBI docs suggest

Newly released FBI documents suggest a federal judge in Washington was swayed by apparent misrepresentations from a top prosecutor when he issued a memorandum opinion in December 2019 -- a ruling that marked one of the lowest points in former U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn's effort to withdraw a guilty plea on a charge of lying to investigators.



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Top Republican donor tapped to lead struggling U.S. Postal Service

Trump has long railed against the Postal Service, saying the agency has been swindled by e-commerce giants like Amazon.




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Norway looks at metals in seafood; assesses local meat producers

An analysis by Norwegian scientists has found a low level of heavy metals in processed fish products in the country. Commercially available items were collected from 2015 to 2018 and analyzed as composite samples for mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium. Levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic were low and human exposure to these metals would... Continue Reading




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'The privilege to say goodbye': Hospitals move to allow family visits for people dying of coronavirus

After stories of people not being allowed to say goodbye to loved ones dying of coronavirus, hospitals around the world are moving to change the rules.




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Brookfield launches $5 billion ‘retail revitalization’ program to prop up retailers hit hard by pandemic

Brookfield, known for its contrarian bets on malls, will take minority stakes in struggling retailers



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Home Capital sees profits dip as loan losses from economic downturn loom

Provisions for credit losses were $30.2 million, an increase of 397.9 per cent from a year earlier




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Maryland police release footage of fatal police shooting

Maryland police released body camera footage of an officer shooting and killing a man who rushed towards him with a knife.




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Once again Michael Moore stirs the environmental pot – but conservationists turn up the heat on him

Planet of the Humans film has had 5m views on YouTube and has enraged renewable energy experts who are demanding an apology

Planet of the Humans is an environmental documentary that has enraged renewable energy experts and environmentalists, with some calling for its high-profile executive producer, Michael Moore, to apologise.

It was released for free less than two weeks ago, and at the time of writing had had close to 5m views on YouTube.

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White House unveils plan for major projects to bypass environmental review

Plan would help Trump administration advance projects held up over global heating concerns such as the Keystone XL oil pipeline

The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled a plan to speed permitting for major infrastructure projects like oil pipelines, road expansions and bridges.

Related: How the oil industry has spent billions to control the climate change conversation

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Capitals to terminate Brendan Leipsic's contract following fallout from leaked messages

The Washington Capitals announced Friday that forward Brendan Leipsic was placed on unconditional waivers after his private messages were leaked on social media Wednesday.




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Why the MOSAiC Expedition's Research Is So Vital to Climate Change Research

On a ship frozen in the Arctic, scientists have spent all winter to shed light on exactly how the world is changing




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Eight Digital Education Resources From Around the Smithsonian

The newly launched #SmithsonianEdu campaign highlights 1.7 million online tools geared specifically toward students and teachers




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This Homemade Flag From the '70s Signals the Beginning of the Environmental Movement

The green-and-white banner from an Illinois high school recalls the first Earth Day 50 years ago




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How to Talk With Children About COVID-19

An early childhood education expert provides tips about how to explain the ongoing pandemic to children




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LIVE NOW: Watch the Smithsonian's Earth Optimism Digital Summit

The two-day virtual event will bring scientists and many other experts to highlight success stories in conservation




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CNN's Bill Weir Offers Solutions for How to Talk Climate Change in a Contentious World

Smithsonian's Earth Optimism Summit features CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir




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Plasma electrons can be used to produce metallic films

Computers, mobile phones and all other electronic devices contain thousands of transistors, linked together by thin films of metal. Scientists have developed a method that can use the electrons in a plasma to produce these films.




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Vitamin D levels appear to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates

Researchers analyzed patient data from 10 countries. The team found a correlation between low vitamin D levels and hyperactive immune systems. Vitamin D strengths innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses. The finding could explain several mysteries, including why children are unlikely to die from COVID-19.




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Blood thinners may improve survival among hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with anticoagulants -- blood thinners that slow down clotting -- may improve their chances of survival, researchers report. The study could provide new insight on how to treat and manage coronavirus patients once they are admitted to the hospital.




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How does the brain link events to form a memory? Study reveals unexpected mental processes

The brain has a powerful ability to remember and connect events separated in time. And now, in a new study in mice, scientists have shed light on how the brain can form such enduring links.




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Mental health calls on the rise as Saskatchewan announces new suicide prevention plan

"For people that already have mental health concerns it might be more escalated and others who have not had mental health concerns are now experiencing (them) because of some of the anxiety and stress that's caused by COVID-19."




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Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in Italian cloud business

Microsoft Corp. said on Friday it would create its first datacentre region in Italy under a $1.5 billion investment plan as the U.S. company expands its cloud computing services to more locations across the world.




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Men's Milan Fashion Week slips to July in digital-only format due to coronavirus

The Men's Milan Fashion Week set for June will be postponed to mid-July and presented in purely digital format with photos and video to avoid the risk of coronavirus contagion, Italy's national fashion chamber said on Wednesday.




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Moment Uber driver clapped as he walks out of hospital after battling coronavirus

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Timelapse video shows construction of 'phenomenal' coronavirus hospital in Birmingham

Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here