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Footy in a state of limbo as SANFL, WAFL cope with season shutdowns

While the focus is on the suspended AFL season, the coronavirus outbreak is also having a big impact on state-based leagues like the SANFL and the WAFL.




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Welcome to Penguin, whose streets once echoed with the sound of race cars

Stephen Mott, the author of a new book about a tiny north-west Tasmanian town, is hoping to capture "the atmosphere of 50s motor racing".




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Having Friday night footy withdrawal? You're not alone. Players like Josh Jenkins are just like you

The blare of the footy siren on Friday nights brings a thrill at the end of the working week for AFL fans. But many supporters and players alike are struggling in its absence and finding there's no cure for the Friday night footy blues.




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NRL set for May 28 restart after reaching agreement with broadcasters

NRL television broadcasters Channel Nine and Foxtel agree to recognise May 28 as the competition recommencement date following extensive meetings, according to chairman Peter V'landys.




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Formula 1 season may resume in Austria in July without spectators

The French Grand Prix cancelled its race scheduled for June 28 rather than postponing it, making July 5 the targeted start date at the Austrian GP in Spielberg.




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Five men in their 20s charged with esports match fixing

Five men are charged with match fixing offences — some of which carry penalties of up to 10 years in jail — as part of the first Australian criminal investigation into esports.




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'Just not viable': Football, netball clubs concerned about a season without fans

The consensus across football and netball clubs in the west and north-west of Victoria is the season should only start if fans are allowed to attend games.




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Banned swimmer Sun Yang reportedly lodges appeal with Swiss court

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has reportedly appealed against his eight-year suspension for doping — it is the three-time Olympic champion's last hope to remain eligible for a fourth Games in Tokyo.




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Cycling tries to salvage season with overlapping Giro, Vuelta in October

Cycling's governing body responds to the coronavirus pandemic, announcing a jam-packed 100-day schedule with a string of major races — including two Grand Tours — in October alone.




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'Rugby Australia is in distress': Olympics boss withdraws interest in Rugby CEO position

With the recent flurry of changes in Rugby Australia leadership, confusion increases for those involved with a game already in crisis as concerns continue that an expected loan won't be large enough to help.




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With Met Gala postponed, James Corden finds high fashion on furry friends

The coronavirus crisis upended the star-studded Met Gala, so late-night TV host James Corden put on the Pet Gala. Yes, it was as cute as it sounds.




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Review: Rapman makes bold, startling feature film debut with London-set 'Blue Story'

Rapman moves from YouTube to feature films with "Blue Story," a tale of two South-East London friends living in different neighborhoods torn apart by gang violence.




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Anderson Cooper is co-parenting baby Wyatt with a former partner

Anderson Cooper says he and ex-partner Benjamin Maisani are not back together, but they will co-parent new baby Wyatt Morgan Cooper.




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Add vavoom to your Zoom with 4 tips from Hollywood sound and lighting pros

Your Zoom or Skype meetings don't have to look like hostage videos. Here's what some experts advise.




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FCC slaps Sinclair Broadcast with a record $48-million fine for 'unacceptable' conduct

The Maryland-based TV station owner's tactics in an aborted takeover of Tribune Media drew FCC scrutiny.




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You can play video games with your cat — yes, your cat! Here's how

'Mew and Me' is a game designed for cats. Well, cats and humans. The surprising lessons the game's creator learned from cats.




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Love is love: How do you go on without your 'little darling'?

What happened to Pat Henschel after the end of Netflix's documentary "A Secret Love"?




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The Dare: A week without emojis


Carli Stephens-Rothman ditches the :) and shows some real emotion.




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COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000 in the U.S. as states push ahead with reopenings

Amid the coronavirus outbreak as the U.S. death toll passes 50,000, some governors push ahead with reopening their states' economies.




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Trump's message to Central America: Want ventilators? Help us with immigration

The Trump administration appears to be conditioning coronavirus assistance in Central America on immigration policy




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Who knows best? Mayors collide with governors over coronavirus lockdown

Ease up or clamp down: Differences over ending coronavirus lockdown turn into power struggle




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Could a 'controlled avalanche' stop the coronavirus faster, and with fewer deaths?

Israeli scientists say they can mimic the effects of a vaccination campaign if certain people willingly get infected with the coronavirus and recover.




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No more bodies on the streets. But coronavirus batters Ecuador with disproportionate force

Images of corpses in Ecuador stoked fear of the coronavirus' effect on developing nations. Infections have yet to peak elsewhere in Latin America.




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Governors say they'll ease virus restrictions, with an abundance of caution

The governors of Colorado and New York outlined plans to ease pandemic restrictions but stressed they were moving with caution.




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With laboratories shut, coronavirus forces scientists to 'stop cold'

The coronavirus outbreak has put science on hold. Now there are discoveries that may never be made and patients who will miss the chance at a breakthrough cure.




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How does the COVID-19 death toll compare with other deadly events in U.S. history?

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has surpassed that of 9/11, even the Vietnam War. Here's a look at COVID-19's place in history.




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Coronavirus leaves Washington farmers with a big problem: What do you do with a billion pounds of potatoes?

Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination




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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in hospital with infection, Supreme Court says

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, the Supreme Court said.




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The firm switching from floor tiles to surgical masks

Switching products to suit the times: the floor tile manufacturer now making masks for the NHS.




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Autistic artist uses painting to deal with coronavirus fear

David Downes is one of a number of artists in the East of England using the pandemic as inspiration.




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Stream #WithMe: YouTubers dance, cook and quiz in livestream for NHS

Stars like Saffron Barker, Big Narstie and Yammy take part in a four-hour event to raise money.




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Bansky thanks NHS staff in Southampton with original painting

The elusive artist's latest work, Game Changer, is on display at Southampton General Hospital.




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Coronavirus: Fairgrounds packed up with nowhere to go

Britain's showmen are facing financial ruin as lockdown means fairgrounds rusting away in storage.




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Tekashi69 Sounds Off In Live Stream, Sets Records With Epic Rant

Tekashi just streamed from in-home incarceration, setting an Instagram Live record with 2 million people tuning in. 6ix9ine trolled off the bat, bumping "Bad Boys" while toying with a pair of handcuffs. Tekashi got a lot off his plate ... admitting…




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Kate Garraway has opened up about her 'tough' birthday without her husband

The Good Morning Britain host turned 53 yesterday while husband Derek Draper continues to fight for his life after contracting coronavirus




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Olympian Rebecca Adlington is in lockdown with her boyfriend and ex husband

Rebecca is staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic with her ex Harry Needs and her partner Andrew Parsons




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Christine McGuinness says lockdown has stopped arguments with husband Paddy

The Real Housewives star says lockdown has brought her closer to husband Paddy




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Quick Answers to Quick Questions: In Conversation with Chris Luttrell, COO, IDology

COO, Chris Luttrell shares her wealth of information about the current state of fraud, what IDology research is revealing about patron's trust and the forecasted impact of recent privacy legislation on consumers and businesses.

Keep on reading: Quick Answers to Quick Questions: In Conversation with Chris Luttrell, COO, IDology




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Quick Answers to Quick Questions: In Conversation with Cal Evans, Senior Consultant, E.I.C.C., Inc.

With 34 years of programming experience in various organizations, Cal shares what he's observed of leaders who are looking to be reinvigorated, what to do when job-inspiration is lost and taking an educated leap of faith.

Keep on reading: Quick Answers to Quick Questions: In Conversation with Cal Evans, Senior Consultant, E.I.C.C., Inc.




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Aquadex Ultrafiltration for Critical COVID Patients: Interview with John Erb, CEO at CHF Solutions

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many healthcare facilities around the world are inundated with critically ill patients, and resources such as equipment and staff are stretched thin. Shortages of critical equipment, such as ventilators, can mean the difference between life and death for patients, and the need to keep critically ill patients comfortable and alive […]




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New Fluorescence Microscopy Technique for Nanostructure Visualization Within Cells

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new technique to dramatically enhance the resolution achievable when imaging intracellular structures with super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. The technique uses the distortions created by a specimen to pinpoint the location of individual molecules, and thereby infer the location of intracellular structures. The technique could be particularly useful in studying […]




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A Multinational Effort to Reduce Neonatal Mortality: Interview with Dr. Maria Oden, Co-director of Rice 360° Institute for Global Health

According to the World Health Organization, 47% of childhood deaths worldwide occur in the first four weeks of life. This neonatal mortality rate is particularly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly one million newborns die every year. Many of these deaths can be prevented with medical devices that more developed countries often take for granted, […]




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Packaging company ships over three million face shields to help with pandemic

Thermoformed packaging company Lacerta has managed to ship over three million Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) face shields to healthcare and frontline workers, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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How a custom plastic injection moulder is coping with the rise in demand due to Covid-19

Diversified Plastics (DPI), a custom plastic injection moulder and additive manufacturer of high-precision components, has increased the capacity of its Acceleration Station to meet the rise in demand associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Röchling supplies thermoplastic components to help with the pandemic

Röchling Engineering Plastics UK is supporting the medical and healthcare sectors with thermoplastic components and materials to assist the NHS and worldwide OEMs.




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How a chemicals company is helping with the Covid-19 pandemic

Chemicals company Lubrizol is helping with the pandemic by making materials used in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as well as hand sanitiser and products to help treat patients who are fighting the virus.




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How labelling could help with HAIs during the pandemic

Polyfuze Graphics, a global manufacturer of polymer fusion technology products for safety labelling and graphics, has introduced an antimicrobial safety product to help with Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) during the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Manufacturer forms alliance to cope with the demand for PPE

Manufacturer and designer, Placon, has introduced the Face Shield Alliance to provide healthcare workers and first responders with adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Manufacturer vows to work ‘round-the-clock' to provide healthcare workers with PPE

To help with the increased demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Suffolk based manufacturer Broadwater Mouldings have turned over its 3D printer to produce protective shield frames for healthcare workers.




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Crescendo links with CRUK to progress cancer therapy

The charity's Centre for Drug Development will sponsor and fund a future Phase I clinical trial for CB213