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Beijing reopens parks and museums to the public as Covid-19 crisis eases

Moves to ease restrictions in China's capital come after authorities record no new Covid-19 deaths for the 16th consecutive day




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Japanese aquarium asks public to video-chat eels who are forgetting humans exist

An aquarium in Japan has urged the public to video-chat their eels, who are forgetting that humans exist.




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Kim Jong-Un 'seen in public' in North Korea after weeks of ill health rumours

Kim Jong Un has reportedly made his first public appearance in 20 days amid speculation about the North Korean leader's health.




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Pub visits should be avoided as lockdown eases, deputy chief medical officer indicates

Pub visits should be avoided when social distancing measures are eased, one of the UK's top medics has said.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Pubs 'should be avoided after lockdown' as Covid-19 death toll jumps to more than 28,000

Pub visits should be avoided even after coronavirus restrictions are lifted, England's deputy chief medical officer has indicated.




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Labour urges Government to 'get ahead of the game' on plans for public wearing face masks

Ministers have been urged to "get ahead of the game" by assuring the public about what their plans are for stockpiling face masks before lockdown measures are eased.




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Government publishes Sage membership after controversy over Boris Johnson advisor Dominic Cummings attending meetings

The Government has published a list of the experts helping shape the response to the coronavirus pandemic as part of the scientific advisory group for emergencies (Sage).




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Labour MP claims she was sacked as temporary carer after speaking publicly about PPE shortages

A Labour MP has claimed she was sacked from her job as a temporary carer amid the coronavirus pandemic after speaking out about personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages.




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Joe Exotic's Oklahoma zoo officially reopens to the public under the name of Tiger King Park

The animal park behind Netflix hit Tiger King has official reopened its doors for business after closing due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Up to 15,000 pubs could close due to coronavirus crisis, industry boss warns

Up to 15,000 pubs face permanent closure if they cannot reopen before October, an industry boss has warned.




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Raw meat dog foods pose 'international public health risk' due to high levels of drug-resistant bacteria, scientists warn

Uncooked pet food could be source of pathogens dangerous to humans, research suggests




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Cooking Mama: Cookstar available direct from publisher!

https://shop.cookingmamacookstar.com/

In stock right now (8am CST 4/15/2020) $39.99 plus $5 shipping.

There’s been a bunch of scuttlebutt around this game being delisted from the eShop, supposedly mining bitcoin and a disagreement between the publisher and the IP owner. No matter the truth, grab it at retail pricing and don’t pay scalpers on eBay.




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Public Health Experts Say Many States Are Opening Too Soon To Do So Safely

By Monday at least 31 states will be open or partially open. This as President Trump pushed for the country to get back to work despite public health experts warning that it's too soon.




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Why Are Republicans Stampeding to Reopen?

Sasha Abramsky

They’re following the lead of Trump, who encourages gun-toting protesters, blames immigrants and China, and demonizes the media.

The post Why Are Republicans Stampeding to Reopen? appeared first on The Nation.





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Iowa’s Republican Governor Sacrifices Citizens to Trump

Emily Berch

The state has some of fastest-growing Covid-19 outbreaks in the country. That hasn’t stopped Governor Kim Reynolds from rushing to reopen.

The post Iowa’s Republican Governor Sacrifices Citizens to Trump appeared first on The Nation.




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Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar

"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."




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Stadia’s latest woe: Its PUBG port is overrun with official, crappy bots [Updated]

If 98 painfully stupid bots fall onto a PUBG island, do they make a sound?




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Republicans trying to strip Democratic governors of authority on COVID-19 response

The efforts to undermine Democratic governors who invoked stay-at-home orders are most pronounced in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all three of which have divided government and are key to President Donald Trump's path to reelection.




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Public bemused by Labour infighting over leaked 'hate' dossier, says Anneliese Dodds

Labour was embroiled in recriminations today over the leak of an internal report that apparently exonerated Jeremy Corbyn's team of failing to crack down on anti-Semitism and instead blamed his opponents for stoking up controversy to damage him.




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Keir Starmer urges Government to publish lockdown exit strategy as he warns England could 'fall behind' other countries

Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Government to publish an exit strategy for the coronavirus lockdown amid warnings the country could "fall behind" without one.




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Labour leader launches 'Call Keir' virtual meetings for members of the public in bid to help resuscitate party

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will hold virtual meetings with members of the public over Zoom as he tries to resuscitate the party after its historic electoral defeat.




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Boris Johnson ally Conor Burns resigns as minister after suspension from Commons for attempting to intimidate member of public

One of Boris Johnson's closest allies quit as a minister today after being found to have breached the MPs' code of conduct by trying to "intimidate" a company chairman involved in a loan row with his father.




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Republican breaks with Trump, calls for 'tens of millions' of coronavirus tests

Breaking with the leader of his own party, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., called for “tens of millions” of diagnostic coronavirus tests to be administered to Americans before the country can begin to return to normal.





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Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic apologizes after 'inappropriate and offensive' comments go public

Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic suddenly finds himself in hot water. A private group chat featuring Leipsic was leaked on Wednesday, including misogynistic comments made by the NHLer.



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Capitals waive Brendan Leipsic after misogynistic comments made public

The Washington Capitals placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers on Friday, two days after it was revealed the forward made misogynistic comments in a private group chat. The team said the move was made with the intention of terminating Leipsic's contract.



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The Big Night In: Peter Kay invites the public to recreate famous 'Amarillo' video for BBC charity special

Comedian is asking for nurses, retail workers and other key workers to record themselves marching to Tony Christie's cheesy hit




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EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt reveals brutal response to people who bodyshame him in public

Actor shared two recent fan encounters that left him furious




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Michael Jordan insists 'Republicans buy sneakers too' quote was a joke

  • Comment has followed superstar throughout his life
  • Jordan addresses issue during ESPN’s The Last Dance

Michael Jordan has discussed the quote that has come to define what many see as his willingness to put profit over principles.

During a 1990 Senate race in his home state of North Carolina, Jordan refused to endorse Democrat Harvey Gantt, an African American who was running against the incumbent Republican Jesse Helms, a notorious racist. Jordan, who at the time had already won the first of his five NBA MVP awards, explained away his refusal to take a stance by saying “Republicans buy sneakers, too”.

Related: Michael Jordan's furious desire to conquer all still burns decades later

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Pubs pivot to digital: 'We hope that people feel that the world outside is still there'

Weekly meat tray giveaways, craft beer deliveries and trivia held over Zoom. As pubs stand empty, those that run them look to the internet

Across Australia, pubs stand empty because of the Covid-19 lockdowns. Some venues have shut entirely, others have pivoted to takeaway businesses, and the majority have had to make changes to their staffing.

While the future of physical pubs remains very uncertain for the coming months, the entertainers, brewers and chefs that rely on pubs for their livelihood are finding ways to recreate pub experiences in patrons’ homes.

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Should I wear a face mask in public?

Expert advice from a professor in health sciences




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Gyms 'may stay closed until autumn,' as industry body publishes guidelines for fitness studios to open safely

A ban on sweat towels could be introduced under new guidelines from ukactive




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‘PUBG Mobile’ 0.18.0 Is Rolling Out Now on iOS and Android with Mad Miramar, a New Results UI, and a Whole Lot More

Earlier this week, Tencent announced a big new update for PUBG Mobile (Free) on iOS and Android. The version 0.18.0 …





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Nintendo is running low on time to show NX to the public

With nine months until its planned release, where is Nintendo's next console?




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Tottenham reverse furlough decision after fierce public criticism

Tottenham reversed their decision to use the government's scheme to pay non-playing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic after fierce public backlash.




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West Ham star Tomas Soucek donates to Wave for Hope campaign fighting coronavirus in Czech Republic

West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek has made a donation to the 'Wave for Hope' campaign to help his native Czech Republic in their fight against the coronavirus pandemic.




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Project Restart: Gary Neville says Premier League 'frightened to death' of publicly backing football's return

Gary Neville believes the Premier League and its clubs are "frightened to death" of publicly backing a return to action in case they are held liable for any problems relating to 'Project Restart'.




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'We're going to fill it': Republicans ready for any Supreme Court vacancy

GOP senators denied Obama a seat on the high court. They'll deliver for Trump.




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The one Republican Senate candidate willing to call out Donald Trump

In a recording obtained by POLITICO, Michigan Senate hopeful John James criticizes the president over his 'shithole countries' remark and other comments.




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Game fishers predict bumper season but say they are wary of publicising big catches online

Game fishers are predicting one of the best seasons in 30 years, but are wary about publicising their big catches online due to growing criticism about the sport.




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Sydney will never have a world-class public transport system, leading urban planning strategist says

A leading international transportation strategist says Sydney can never have a world-class public transport system, despite the NSW Government's record investment in major projects.





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Dropbox was profitable for the first time since going public

While many companies struggle through the pandemic, Dropbox seems to be doing well. In its first quarter, it brought in $455 million, an increase of 18 percent compared to the same period last year. According to Bloomberg, last quarter was the first...




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Uber accused of cheating the public in driver's suit over pay

Drivers being cheated out of wages and not being reimbursed for expenses causes California to lose out on payroll taxes, attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan argues in a new legal challenge to Uber's practices.




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Treatment for Diverticulitis -- updated ASCRS Guidelines published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Reflecting research-driven changes in clinical practice, a revised set of evidence-based recommendations for the medical and surgical treatment of left-sided colonic diverticulitis has been published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum (DC&R), the official journal of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.




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Public urged to resist going outdoors over bank holiday weekend

Resist the urge to sunbath and socialise despite hints from the PM lockdown might be eased soon, Dominic Raab said.




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Public warned to expect ‘limited' changes to lockdown in England

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the government was also prepared to row back from easing restrictions if ‘things…get out of control’.




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'Banana republic': Trump threatens to unilaterally suspend Congress

The President's remarkable threat - which came on the day US recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths - drew immediate criticism from constitutional experts.




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Queensland pubs and eateries to reopen gradually from next weekend

Up to 10 patrons will be allowed in pubs, restaurants and cafes in a week's time, in the first step of a gradual unwinding of coronavirus contact restrictions across Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces.