As the new coronavirus continues its spread around the world, some medical experts say it could become as widespread as the common flu. But even as casualties climb, thousands have also recovered. But few want to talk about their experience publicly, because of the discrimination and stigma they could face. One woman in Singapore, where […]
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Image copyright Ewbank’s Auctions Image caption Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) was expected to fetch between £2,000 and £4,000 but sold for £22,000 A collection of original film and circus posters sold for £165,000, three times the estimated auction price. Bradford-based W E Berry Ltd produced them for Disney, Rank, Universal, Columbia Pictures, Paramount
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After many years working at a car plant in Sunderland, Martin Wiseman decided to take a gamble. He loves food and people and always dreamed of running his own cafe. He’s taking the plunge in Bishop Auckland, where he thinks local entrepreneurs like himself are the only ones who can be trusted to save a
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A federal jury in Manhattan has heard closing arguments in the espionage trial of a former CIA software engineer charged in the largest leak of classified information in the agency’s history By JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press March 2, 2020, 10:11 PM 3 min read NEW YORK — A software engineer on trial in the largest
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The NBA has told players to avoid high-fiving fans and strangers and avoid taking any item for autographs, the league’s latest response in its ongoing monitoring of the coronavirus crisis that has spread to most corners of the planet By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer March 3, 2020, 1:16 AM 3 min read MIAMI —
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“I’ll forever have respect and love for Senator Reid,” Mr. Shakir said. “But I’m old enough to remember when he thought Biden’s ideas were worthy of being put in a fireplace.” Democratic officials say that Mr. Reid has been helpful in rallying support behind Mr. Biden, and has quietly talked a handful of the now-former
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President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner has sold his stake in a company investing in Opportunity Zone projects offering tax breaks he had personally lobbied for in Washington By BERNARD CONDON Associated Press March 3, 2020, 1:15 AM 2 min read NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner has
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As the coronavirus outbreak nears pandemic levels, experts have been sharing the same advice for individuals looking to protect themselves from contracting COVID-19: Wash your hands and don’t touch your face. While the former is simple enough, the latter poses more of a challenge. Basically, it’s pretty damn hard to stop touching your face. After
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When Kanye West rapped, “Man, I promise, she’s so self-conscious,” he was clearly not talking about his daughter North West. The 6-year-old took the stage at her father’s Yeezy show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday, rapping as models walked around her on the catwalk. Kanye’s daughter North West just performed during the Yeezy Season
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Image copyright WeWALK Image caption Kursat Ceylan using the smart cane that he co-developed When Kursat Ceylan, who is blind, was trying to find his way to a hotel, he used an app on his phone for directions, but also had to hold his cane and pull his luggage. He ended up walking into a
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