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People from ethnic minorities are up to 50% more likely to die from coronavirus than white people, UK report finds
on June 2, 2020 at 4:09 pm
People from the UK's ethnic minority communities are up to 50% more likely to die with coronavirus than their white British peers, a government review has found. […]
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Analysis: Boris Johnson's Brexit nightmare is back at the worst possible moment
on June 2, 2020 at 9:33 am
June 2020 is set to be one of the most important months in Boris Johnson's somewhat tumultuous first year as Prime Minister. […]
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Five dead in new Ebola outbreak
on June 2, 2020 at 9:13 am
Five people, including a 15-year-old girl, have died of Ebola in a fresh outbreak of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations Children's Fund said Monday. Nine cases total have been reported, UNICEF said. […]
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India fights worst locust invasion in almost 30 years
on June 2, 2020 at 8:49 am
As India continues its battle with the coronavirus pandemic a new kind of invasion is threatening to destroy vital crops and vegetation -- the worst locust swarm the country has seen in almost 30 years. […]
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Outcry after a Nigerian student dies from 'brutal attack' in church
on June 2, 2020 at 1:37 am
It should have been one of the safest places to seek refuge. Instead, Uwaila Vera Omozuwa was attacked as she studied in church, according to Nigerian police. […]
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How to invest in a pandemic: Buy boring stocks
on June 1, 2020 at 6:05 pm
With all the volatility in the market lately, it may seem rash to make much of one week's trading. But value stocks -- companies in sectors like energy, financial services and retail -- have finally started to outperform sexier technology companies and other growth stocks. […]
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Facebook, Netflix, Peloton and other companies take a stand on US protests
on June 1, 2020 at 5:38 pm
Facebook is donating $10 million to groups fighting racial inequality as mass protests sweep across the United States after an unarmed black man died at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. […]
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AMD's Lisa Su was the highest-paid CEO in the S&P 500 last year
on June 1, 2020 at 3:24 pm
AMD's Lisa Su was the highest-paid CEO of a company in the S&P 500 last year. […]
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Impossible Foods forces Nestlé to stop selling 'Incredible Burgers' in Europe
on June 1, 2020 at 3:23 pm
Nestlé will stop marketing its plant-based burgers as "incredible" in Europe after a Dutch court found that using the word infringes on an Impossible Foods trademark. […]
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'Parks and Rec' star donates proceeds from his comedy specials to America's Food Fund
on May 29, 2020 at 3:54 pm
Nick Offerman wants to help keep people fed during the coronavirus pandemic. […]
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Doctors thank doctors on the pandemic frontlines
on May 29, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Medical workers deserve huge applause and gratitude for putting their lives on the line to save others during the pandemic. Despite making huge sacrifices, these doctors and their families would also like to say "thank you" to those who are also making a difference on the frontlines. […]
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Perfectly preserved ancient Roman mosaic floor discovered in Italy
on May 28, 2020 at 2:04 pm
A beautiful and remarkably well preserved mosaic floor from ancient Rome has been discovered by archaeologists in northern Italy. […]
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Our new shopping habits are here to stay
on May 27, 2020 at 12:52 pm
Three days a week at 7:00 a.m., senior Proctor & Gamble executives check in with each other about their customers: what they're buying, how their needs are changing and whether the company's products are hitting the mark. […]
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Why Thailand isn't reopening to international tourists yet
on May 27, 2020 at 8:36 am
With news that many countries in Europe are reopening to tourism in time for summer, travelers with their sights set on Asia are anxiously awaiting word on when they'll be given the green light to visit their favorite destination. […]
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Airline resumes flights to Italy (but turns around as airport's shut)
on May 26, 2020 at 10:22 am
We're all pretty excited about being able to travel again -- but German airline Eurowings might be more eager than most. […]
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The tiny airport that became the world's busiest
on May 23, 2020 at 8:23 am
Alaska's Anchorage International Airport lacks the waterfalls and razzmatazz of Singapore Changi or the eight runways of Chicago O'Hare. […]
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Vintage photos show British vacationers gone wild
on May 22, 2020 at 9:48 am
Butlin's vacation resorts were an institution in post-war Britain. The self-contained camps -- where guests were housed in wooden chalets, fed and entertained on-site -- provided a new kind of inexpensive luxury for working families. […]
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How well do you know the world?
on May 22, 2020 at 9:36 am
We all know that travel broadens the mind. Thanks to that place on the seafront that sells delicious gelato, it has a tendency to broaden other body parts too. […]
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The European countries that are opening to tourists
on May 21, 2020 at 11:01 am
The world's biggest tourist playground has been roped off since it became a coronavirus epicenter, but as summer looms Europe is desperate to lift restrictions to get visitors pumping much needed cash into stricken economies. […]
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They bought a $1 house in Italy, then Covid-19 struck
on May 20, 2020 at 12:57 pm
When Italian towns began offering houses for sale for little more than $1, they inspired legions of dreamers to take a gamble on moving to a remote corner of Italy. […]