anc Jamal Crawford on 'The Last Dance' and meeting Michael Jordan By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:00:58 -0400 Former Clippers guard Jamal Crawford shares his thoughts about "The Last Dance" documentary and talks about one of his first meetings with Michael Jordan. Full Article
anc 'The Last Dance' shows how Michael Jordan created rivals to conquer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:43:39 -0400 Michael Jordan often created a rivalry with an opponent like LaBradford Smith over a perceived slight to help fuel a desire to dominate on the court. Full Article
anc Canadian Music Week cancels postponed 2020 event, citing too many obstacles By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 13:18:30 EDT Canadian Music Week has abandoned plans for a 2020 festival after initially postponing the spring event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article News/Entertainment
anc Justin and Hailey Bieber share video of 'sanctuary' at Ontario home By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:05:49 EDT Justin and Hailey Bieber have shared a video of time spent on Puslinch Lake recently with fans via his Facebook page. Bieber has a song set to be released on Friday. Proceeds from the duet with Ariana Grande will go to first responders. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
anc Being Canadian on American Idol didn't affect my chances of winning, B.C. teen says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 14:30:05 EDT Nanaimo, B.C., teen Lauren Spencer-Smith may not have had the hometown advantage on American Idol, but she feels she had a fair shot on the show. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
anc 'You can convey love with just a glance:' grappling with making steamy telenovelas amid COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:38:36 EDT Some of the top creative minds at Mexican broadcaster Televisa are puzzling over an unexpected challenge: crafting their signature soap operas without a single love scene or even a tender kiss. Full Article News/Entertainment
anc Why The Last Dance reminds Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:48:13 +0000 Man United were the team of the 90s in English football and the Chicago Bulls were the team of the 90s in the NBA and that has been the subject of a Netflix documentary. Full Article Football News
anc 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
anc Man taken to hospital with head injury after 'violent disturbance' in Chorlton By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:52:44 +0000 A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault Full Article Greater Manchester News
anc Laser loop couples quantum systems over a distance By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT For the first time, researchers have succeeded in creating strong coupling between quantum systems over a greater distance. They accomplished this with a novel method in which a laser loop connects the systems, enabling nearly lossless exchange of information and strong interaction between them. In the scientific journal Science, the physicists from the University of Basel and University of Hanover reported that the new method opens up new possibilities in quantum networks and quantum sensor technology. Full Article
anc Quantum jump tipping the balance By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Measuring tiny differences in mass between different quantum states provides new insights into heavy atoms. Full Article
anc Quantum resonances near absolute zero By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Prof. YANG Xueming from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. YANG Tiangang from the Southern University of Science and Technology discussed significant advances in the study of quantum resonances in atomic and molecular collisions at near absolute zero temperature. Full Article
anc Variance in tree species results in the cleanest urban air By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT What kind of an effect do trees have on aerosol particle concentrations in cities? Modelling carried out at the University of Helsinki revealed that the air was cleanest on the street level with three rows of trees of variable height situated along boulevard-type city street canyons. Full Article
anc The Lancet Rheumatology: Small observational study of patients with severe COVID-19 treated with the arthritis drug anakinra finds clinical improvements By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The first study to report use of the rheumatoid arthritis drug anakinra to treat COVID-19 patients found that high-dose anakinra was safe and was associated with respiratory improvements and reduced signs of cytokine storm [1] in 72% (21/29) of patients, according to results from patients studied for 21 days (enrolled from 17 to 27 March 2020) in a Milan hospital, published in The Lancet Rheumatology journal. Full Article
anc Traffic pollution drops in lockdown -- but other risks revealed by Manchester experts By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Traffic pollution for most parts of the UK is plummeting thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown but more urban ozone -- a dangerous air pollutant which can cause airway inflammation in humans -- is probably being generated, say experts from The University of Manchester. Observations in cities across the UK show marked decreases in nitrogen oxides but with corresponding increases in ozone during lockdown. Full Article
anc Olanzapine may help control nausea, vomiting in patients with advanced cancer By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Olanzapine, a generic drug used to treat nervous, emotional and mental conditions, also may help patients with advanced cancer successfully manage nausea and vomiting unrelated to chemotherapy. These are the findings of a study published Thursday, May 7, 2020 in JAMA Oncology. Full Article
anc Ancient DNA paints genetic portrait of Andes civilizations By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT An international team of researchers including the University of Adelaide, has completed the first large-scale study of DNA belonging to ancient humans of the central Andes in South America and found early genetic differences between groups of nearby regions, and surprising genetic continuity over thousands of years. Full Article
anc The Lancet: New triple antiviral drug combination shows early promise for treating COVID-19 in phase 2 randomized trial By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A two-week course of antiviral therapy with interferon beta-1b plus lopinavir-ritonavir and ribavirin, started within 7 days of showing COVID-19 symptoms, is safe and more effective at reducing the duration of viral shedding than lopinavir-ritonavir alone in patients with mild to moderate illness, according to the first randomized trial of this triple combination therapy involving 127 adults (aged 18 and older) from six public hospitals in Hong Kong. Full Article
anc Neighborhood and cognitive performance in middle-age: Does racial residential segregation matter? By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that black subjects who were exposed to highly segregated neighborhoods in young adulthood exhibited worse performance in cognitive skills in mid-life. This outcome may explain black-white disparities in dementia risk at older age. Full Article
anc Four-year-old with cancer reunited with father after seven weeks kept apart in lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:43:34 +0100 Mila Sneddon hasn't seen her father in seven weeks in order to keep her safe during coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
anc Notting Hill Carnival 2020: Event cancelled for the first time ever By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:35:55 +0100 Notting Hill Carnival has been cancelled for the first time ever because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Full Article
anc Call to ‘grab chance’ to end overfishing in Europe’s seas amid lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:04:17 +0100 A drop in demand from overseas markets and restaurants at home means 2020 could be the first year without overfishing in European waters. Full Article
anc Social distancing, hand washing are fantasy concepts in Europe's squalid migrant camps By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:41:01 GMT A growing chorus of aid workers is warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe if coronavirus sweeps into makeshift refugee cities. Full Article
anc Megachurch meeting in Mulhouse seeded France's coronavirus epidemic By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:51:02 GMT France reported 56,989 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, and the country's death toll is the fourth highest in the world at 4032. Full Article
anc Coronavirus economy is already hurting Trump's re-election chances, economists say By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:26:01 GMT Still, it's an open question whether the economy will ultimately doom Trump in November. One election model still predicts a Trump victory by a wide margin. Full Article
anc 'Unfair': Flight Centre draws fire over $300 charge for COVID cancellations By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:55:01 GMT A Victorian family whose dream holiday to the US was cancelled because of coronavirus has accused Flight Centre of "robbery" for refusing to refund the full cost of a Disneyland pass. Full Article
anc The assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:40:01 GMT These are days, obviously, when faith is being tested; this is not unique. But the isolation requirements add a new measure of distress and psychological challenge. Full Article
anc 'Point of saturation': distancing messages need update to stifle virus By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:33:01 GMT There were just 26 cases reported on Sunday but photographs from the weekend show people may be socialising too closely, too early. Full Article
anc Please Explain podcast: social distancing and the police By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:38:01 GMT Michaela Whitbourn joins Tory Maguire to discuss the enforcement of social distancing restrictions. Full Article
anc I'm in France in lockdown and so jealous of Australia By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Watching Aussies on social media nip down to the beach while "in iso" is hard. Full Article
anc 'Unfair': Flight Centre draws fire over $300 charge for COVID cancellations By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:55:01 GMT A Victorian family whose dream holiday to the US was cancelled because of coronavirus has accused Flight Centre of "robbery" for refusing to refund the full cost of a Disneyland pass. Full Article
anc The assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:40:01 GMT These are days, obviously, when faith is being tested; this is not unique. But the isolation requirements add a new measure of distress and psychological challenge. Full Article
anc 'Point of saturation': distancing messages need update to stifle virus By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:33:01 GMT There were just 26 cases reported on Sunday but photographs from the weekend show people may be socialising too closely, too early. Full Article
anc Please Explain podcast: social distancing and the police By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:38:01 GMT Michaela Whitbourn joins Tory Maguire to discuss the enforcement of social distancing restrictions. Full Article
anc CBD Melbourne: Taylor bids farewell to the ranch By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:59:00 GMT Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s long, and at times politically painful, involvement with rural sector has run its course. Full Article
anc I'm in France in lockdown and so jealous of Australia By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Watching Aussies on social media nip down to the beach while "in iso" is hard. Full Article
anc Microsoft just revamped its cheapest and fanciest Surface devices By www.popsci.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:12:32 +0000 Two new pairs of headphones join the laptops and tablets in today's announcement. Full Article Technology
anc The best tool kits for all levels of home maintenance By www.popsci.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:22:39 +0000 High-quality tool kits come in a variety of sizes and styles for your home repair needs. Just a hammer and a flathead screwdriver won't cut it. Full Article Shop
anc '100 seconds to midnight': Australia singled out as Doomsday Clock advances By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:50:21 +0000 Nuclear war, climate change and misinformation have been identified as the three issues that could lead to a man-made apocalypse. Full Article Australia North America World Science
anc Photos capture North Korean ships breaking UN sanctions in Chinese waters By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 10:27:22 +1000 In what appears to be a lax enforcement by China of UN sanctions, North Korean vessels — some carrying illicit coal shipments — are seen anchored in Chinese waters last year in photos from a UN report. Full Article World Politics Economic Sanctions Foreign Affairs Trade
anc Calm before the storm? House prices tipped to tumble as auction clearance rates slump By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 03:15:58 +1000 A property analyst warns the worst-case scenario could see falls of up to 30 per cent, mainly in Sydney and Melbourne, while the end of the bank's mortgage repayment holidays will bring the real test for the housing market. Full Article Housing Industry Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics
anc Can't get a refund on your cancelled trip? Here's what to do By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:40:15 +1000 More than 6,000 people have complained to the ACCC about their travel company's handling of refunds. We've looked into what your options are for getting your money back. Full Article Consumer Protection Business Economics and Finance Travel and Tourism
anc Netflix's Hollywood is a surprisingly toothless romance of a 'golden age' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:15:11 +1000 You might have expected a sharper look at the underbelly of the so-called 'golden age' from the creator of American Horror Story, and more recently, The Politician. Full Article Arts and Entertainment Television Popular Culture Director Social Systems Race Relations Film Drama Industry Film (Movies) Actor LGBT
anc Flight Centre stops charging cancellation fees for trips affected by coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 22:35:03 +1000 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. Full Article Consumer Protection Business Economics and Finance Travel and Tourism COVID-19
anc Indonesian zoos facing financial strain could 'feed herbivores to the carnivores' amid pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 00:04:20 +1000 Some 70,000 animals across Indonesia, including members of critically endangered species, are at risk of starvation as zoos struggle financially due to social distancing restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article COVID-19 Health Diseases and Disorders Animals and Nature Business Economics and Finance Zoos Human Interest Animals Animal Welfare
anc Women bearing brunt of COVID-19 job losses 'suddenly' stripped of financial independence By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:25:33 +1000 New data shows how hard the impact of the coronavirus has been on women's jobs as a leading economist worries about the long-term impact for women in the workforce. Full Article Consumer Finance Business Economics and Finance COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Government and Politics
anc Coronavirus has delivered some scary numbers for Europe, and more are ahead — the financial cost By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:28:52 +1000 The collective European economy will contract by 7.7 per cent this year and debt will skyrocket, with Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal among the hardest hit by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Economic and Social Development Globalisation - Economy Economic Trends Business Economics and Finance
anc ICAC investigating alleged 'improper conduct' by university vice-chancellor By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:02:00 +1000 South Australia's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption confirms he is investigating allegations of improper conduct by the vice-chancellor of the University of Adelaide. Full Article University and Further Education Management
anc Commonwealth Bank temporarily closes 114 branches due to coronavirus impacts By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:09:36 +1000 CBA says today's closure of 114 branches nationwide is temporary and due to a massive increase in online and telephone banking. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Industry Banking COVID-19
anc South Australia set to reopen as authorities relax social distancing By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:36:12 +1000 SA's Premier announces a sweeping repeal of many of the state's current coronavirus restrictions, with outdoor dining at restaurants and cafes to resume from Monday — but caps on gatherings will remain. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health States and Territories Courts and Trials Community and Society Carnivals and Festivals Community and Multicultural Festivals Events Hospitality Industry Retail