In his Thursday memo, Mr. Pichai noted that Verily is “part of our Alphabet family” and could assist in the coming “days and weeks” to respond quickly. He attached a link to a form where Google employees could volunteer to help. Over the next day, more than 1,700 signed up, a number that was communicated […]
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Several medical officials across the world have warned people to avoid touching their face as a key way to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Often when issuing the warning, they’ve gone on to – you guessed it – put their hands on their face. But why do we touch our faces in the first place?
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Image copyright Conor Madden When he was cast as Hamlet at age 24, Conor Madden thought his stage career was about to take off – but then an accident during a sword-fighting scene left him with serious injuries. No-one knew whether he would ever act again. A piercing silence filled the theatre as Conor lay
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Image copyright European Photopress Agency The UK’s aviation industry may not survive the coronavirus pandemic without emergency financial support, airlines have warned. Trade body Airlines UK has asked the government for a package worth several billion pounds. US travel restrictions will hit all transatlantic routes from Tuesday, further denting the aviation sector. The government said
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Mexico As of March 14, Mexico had not imposed any travel restrictions. Peru Peru on March 12 announced it would halt all flights from Asia and Europe, but it did not specify when the measure would take effect. United States On March 11 the United States barred the entry of all foreign nationals who had
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The UFC has staged a full fight card in an empty arena in Brasilia amid the coronavirus pandemic March 15, 2020, 12:46 AM 5 min read BRASILIA, Brazil — The UFC staged a full fight card in an empty arena Saturday night in Brazil’s capital city, sticking to its plan to keep fighting in the
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Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., who has battled with Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts in the past over the issue of bankruptcy, now supports a plan by Ms. Warren to make changes to the bankruptcy system, his presidential campaign confirmed on Saturday. Mr. Biden would work toward putting in place her bankruptcy plan
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he is stepping down from the company’s board to focus on philanthropy March 13, 2020, 10:24 PM 1 min read REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Friday he is stepping down from the company’s board to focus on philanthropy. Gates was Microsoft’s CEO until 2000 and since then
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Although research suggests the coronavirus may not affect children as severely as adults, the COVID-19 pandemic is still impacting the lives of American kids. In addition to school closures, strict hand-washing rules, disruption of routine and a general sense of fear and uncertainty, it seems the news of the coronavirus has made its way into
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Genesis P-Orridge – an icon of the avant garde Genesis P-Orridge, founding member of cult experimental bands Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV, has died. The musician and artist, who had been battling leukaemia for two-and-a-half years, was 70. With Throbbing Gristle, Genesis helped pioneer the genre of industrial music.
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