What herd immunity looks like in a maximum security prisonCoronavirus in Context is a weekly newsletter where we bring you facts that matter about the COVID-19 pandemic and the technology trying to stop its spread. You can subscribe here. Hola Pandemic Pals, Just so you know, I spent well over 10 minutes trying to find a joke to start this newsletter of....
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Worldwide virus cases top 20 million, doubling in six weeksIt took six months for the world to reach 10 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus. It took just over six weeks for that number to double.
The worldwide count of known COVID-19 infections climbed past 20 million on Monday, with more than half of them from just three countries: the U.S., Indi....
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This stimulus plan would give everyone $2,000/month for the foreseeable futureThe prospect of a second stimulus check appears to be dead for now, thanks to the stalemate that caused talks over a new coronavirus relief bill to collapse in the US Senate.
However, a group of senators has proposed a new bill that would pay most Americans $2,000/month indefinitely -- and re....
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The world's first gene-edited squid and why it's historicResearchers have revealed this week that they’ve been successful in gene-editing a squid for the first time in human history. Cephalopods are used to study Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s due to their significantly large brains. Using the DNA editing tool CRISPR, a genetically altered ....
Tennis: Halep struggles but advances on return at Prague OpenAugust 11, 2020 11:09 PMPRAGUE (REUTERS) - World number two Simona Halep made a rusty start on her return from the Covid-19 shutdown as she edged a seesaw battle against Slovenian Polona Hercog 6-1 1-6 7-6(3) in the opening round of Prague Open on Tuesday (Aug 11).....
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These are the supplies you need for virtual learning — and they're all on saleStudents: you may not be heading into an actual classroom this fall, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go back-to-school shopping. Whether at home or on campus, there are certain things you'll need to start the new school year off right. Plus, don't we all secretly love the smell of fresh school s....
This is the strangest coronavirus symptom yetOne of the most unusual coronavirus symptoms so far typically appears after patients have cleared the virus from their systems.
Some COVID-19 survivors experience a condition called telogen effluvium, or the loss of hair after a stressful or traumatic event.
Hair loss can occur several mo....
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TCL's 2020 TVs serve up QLED, Roku TV and aggressive pricingTCL is a company that’s been aboard the Roku TV train since the very start, and today, we’re seeing it launch several new TVs that support the OS. TCL today announced new TVs for 2020 in its 5-series and 6-series lineup. All of these TVs use Roku TV, and for the first time, TCL says that....
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Free Onam food kit for all ration cardholders; distribution begins on ThursdayThiruvananthapuram: The distribution of the free Onam food kit would start on Thursday, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the press meet on Tuesday. The free grocery kits of 11 items will be distributed to 88 lakh ration cardholders ahead of this year's Onam falling during the Covid-19 pandemi....
US small business sentiment slumped in July as coronavirus cases climbedThomas Barwick/Getty
US small business optimism fell in July as new coronavirus cases spiked, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Federation of Independent Business.
The NFIB's small business sentiment index fell to 98.8 in July after increasing over the last two months.....
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Complete lockdown in Malappuram on Sundays Malappuram: In view of the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, restrictions in the district will be strengthened in the coming days. A meeting of District Disaster Management Authority presided by district collector K Gopalakrishnan, here on Tuesday, took the decision to observetotal lockdown i....
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Amazon is having a one-day sale with up to 39% off Cuisinart cast iron cookware
Today only, you can save up to 39% off Cuisinart cast iron cookware.
Prices start at just $55 on select cast iron casserole pans and chicken fryers in cobalt and peony pink.
These Cuisinart's cast iron pans offer an affordable alternative to more expensive Le Creuset and Sta....
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Kelly Ripa Teases New Season Of 'Live!' With Laugh-Out-Loud VideoKelly Ripa teased the new season of Live! with Kelly and Ryan on Instagram with a laugh-out-loud video upload. The cute clip showed both Kelly and her co-host Ryan Seacrest readying themselves for the upcoming season of shows in different yet very similar ways. The upload did not reveal an official....
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Here are 3 new things your Android phone can doMore bedtime more, more vision aid, more data for 911 dispatchers
Android is doing its darndest to become a better OS update by update — even beyond the actual OS updates. New pushes to Google Play services will improve how people reach emergency services, get them to bed, and bring the wor....
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4 ridiculously easy ways you can be more eco-friendlyWhen it comes to saving the planet, the question of where to start can be overwhelming. And while larger, governmental change is urgently needed, we can all individually contribute to being part of "the solution" rather than "the pollution." Savvy consumerism is no longer reserved for staunch eco-....
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Post-Pandemic: Debt of the Poorest Will Explode in Five YearsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the poor run into debt, the wealthy save more. The trend that governments and Central Banks have been pursuing since the start of the coronavirus crisis may have been undermined for the time being, but the chances of that scenario worsening after the end of emergency a....
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Bindi Irwin Is Pregnant: 'Baby Wildlife Warrior Due 2021'Bindi Irwin is pregnant. She announced the news via a sweet Instagram post alongside her husband of five months Chandler Powell. In the caption of the share, Bindi declared the couple would welcome their first child together by remarking, “baby wildlife warrior due 2021.” This will be t....
The rainy season comes every year here in South Korea, but it's been for a record long 49 days this year and set to be even longer as more rain is in the forecast until this weekend. Landslides and fl....
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Covid-19: Brazil Counts 3.05 Million Cases and 101,700 DeathsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since the start of the pandemic, Brazil has accumulated 3,057,470 cases of Covid-19, according to the daily balance released yesterday, August 10th, by the Ministry of Health. Since Sunday, 22,048 new cases have been reported by Health Secretariats. On Sunday, August 9th, th....
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Did NASA finally save its Mars mole?NASA's InSight lander has been having issues with its "mole" probe for months now.
The mole is designed to dig itself deep beneath the Martian surface and return temperature data, but it hasn't been able to get a grip on the loose soil.
New efforts from the InSight team have resulted in....
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Russia registers virus vaccine, Putin's daughter given itMoscow: Russia on Tuesday became the first country to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism. President Vladimir Putin said that one of his daughters has already been inoculated. Putin emphasised that the vaccine underwent the nece....
Russia becomes first country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, says PutinPresident Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia had become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval to a Covid-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing, a move hailed by Moscow as evidence of its scientific prowess.
The development paves the way for the mass ....
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Model Cindy Mello Flaunts Her Athletic Booty In Yoga Pants For Latest Workout VideosModel Cindy Mello put her athletic figure on display in four workout videos for her latest Instagram update. For the footage, she sported a sports bra and a pair of skintight yoga pants that embellished her booty.
The Brazilian is known for her appearances in Sports Illustrated, Maxim, and GQ, an....
7 simple tips to keep cool if you're working from home during a heatwaveIs your home office currently as hot as the Sahara? Are you feeling hot and bothered and struggling to concentrate? Is it all getting a little too much? If so, fear not, because here are a few tips and tricks to help you cool down if you're working from home during a heatwave. [Read: COVID-19 cance....
Our top story this lunchtime. South Korea is continuing to see torrential downpours and the damage is mounting up especially in Seoul and the surrounding areas. This year's monsoon has lasted lon....
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This course teaches you how to start a lucrative YouTube careerTL;DR: The Video Editing and Marketing Certification bundle is on sale for £34.43 as of August 11, saving you 97% on list price.
To make a career out of content creation, you'll need to be trained on video editing, production, and animation, as well as video marketing. This is where the Vide....
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Qimmah Russo Delights In Sky Blue Crop Top And Leggings As She Wishes Fans A 'Happy Monday'Fitness trainer Qimmah Russo wowed her 1.5 million Instagram followers with her recent post. Wearing a crop top and matching leggings in a stunning shade, the celebrity not only showed off her famous abs but gave her supporters a motivational pep talk in the caption in order to start the working we....
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[Video] [Herald Interview] How to declutter home and simplify lifeHome is where most people start their day and wrap up the night. Yet, keeping your living space clean and tidy is no easy task. Remember how often you were instructed as a child to keep the space around you clean, but how you always found it terribly....
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Tour de France to embark from Brest in 2021PARIS: The 2021 Tour de France will start in the western French port of Brest, organisers said Monday, a week after Copenhagen pulled out of staging it.The Tour will spend around a week in Brittany, with four departure points and four arrivals, the region’s president Loig Chesnais-Girard.......
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Pak team reaches SouthamptonISLAMABAD: Pakistan cricket team has reached Southampton after a four-hour drive from Manchester and will start practice session today .A team official told ‘The News’ that following the journey, the management preferred rest for the players and decided to have a practice session on.......
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Tour de France to embark from Brest in 2021PARIS: The 2021 Tour de France will start in the western French port of Brest, organisers said Monday, a week after Copenhagen pulled out of staging it.The Tour will spend around a week in Brittany, with four departure points and four arrivals, the region’s president Loig Chesnais-Girard.......
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Pak team reaches SouthamptonISLAMABAD: Pakistan cricket team has reached Southampton after a four-hour drive from Manchester and will start practice session today .A team official told ‘The News’ that following the journey, the management preferred rest for the players and decided to have a practice session on.......
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Tour de France to embark from Brest in 2021PARIS: The 2021 Tour de France will start in the western French port of Brest, organisers said Monday, a week after Copenhagen pulled out of staging it.The Tour will spend around a week in Brittany, with four departure points and four arrivals, the region’s president Loig Chesnais-Girard.......
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Pak team reaches Southampton for second TestISLAMABAD: Pakistan cricket team has reached Southampton after a four-hour drive from Manchester and will start practice session today . A team official told ‘The News’ that following the journey, the management preferred rest for the players and decided to have a practice session on.......
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Matron mission in mix for VeraciousLONDON: Veracious may make her first start outside of Britain in next month’s Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.The mile Group One on September 12 has been earmarked as an option for the Sir Michael Stoute-trained daughter of Frankel, before she heads to.......
We start with the unusual weather we are continuing to experience in South Korea. This year's rainy season has now entered its 49th day,... a record for the country. As of Tuesday morning, a heavy rain warning was i....
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Former OKC Thunder assistant Monty Williams has Suns rollingBy Ryan AberThe Phoenix Suns have been the hottest team in the NBA since seeding games began and they kept rolling right along Monday, beating the Thunder 128-101.While Suns start Devin Booker was excellent against the Thunder, with 35 points on 9-of-17 shooting, Phoenix has also gotten production f....
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Dr. Fauci outlines six things people can do to help defeat the coronavirusDr. Anthony Fauci recently outlined six things people can do to help prevent the coronavirus from spreading.
The list includes mask-wearing, social distancing, good hand hygiene, and avoiding bars.
Fauci believes we can see a drastic reduction in new coronavirus cases and, in turn, avoid a....
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Suns' Deandre Ayton misses first quarter vs. Thunder after skipping COVID-19 testBy Ryan AberFighting for a playoff spot, the Phoenix Suns were without their second-leading scorer for the start of Monday's game against the Thunder.Deandre Ayton's arrival at The Field House was delayed after Ayton missed a COVID-19 test Sunday.Ayton tested Monday, but couldn't head to the arena u....
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2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4 First Drive – Ignore PuristsI don’t particularly enjoy convertibles, and that might seem like a rough place to start with the new 2021 Porsche 911 Targa 4. There are generally noise and performance compromises that come with a drop-top, I’m very pale and I burn easily, and they always feel a little more ostentatiou....
How Papa John's reinvented its brand for British pizza loversPapa John's GB won the 'Best Re-brand or Relaunch' category at The Drum Marketing Awards Europe 2020. Here, the team behind the entry reveal the challenges faced and strategies used to deliver this successful project.
The challenge
Liz Williams became managing director of Papa John's GB in Sep....
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Defending the right to advertise – a response from the Ad Association, IPA and IsbaIn a rare move, three trade bodies – the Advertising Association, IPA and Isba – have penned a joint op-ed explaining why they so vehemently oppose the UK government's proposals to ban high fat, salt and sugar advertising.
In an article on 4 August ('If advertising works, there's no way it do....
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eMarketer: US B2B digital ad spend soars 22.6%In the silver linings department, we have an unlikely development: B2B digital ad spend is leading the charge. The disappearance of in-person events, and a pause in the use of traditional tactics, has led to significant digital growth – especially in the healthcare, tech and financial services cat....
