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The true cost of the EU-Mercosur trade deal
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
26-May-2020 The EU-Mercosur trade deal comes at a tremendous expense for people and the planet. Dire consequences are looming both on regional and global levels.
ALE Séoul-Pékin : 7e réunion de suivi en visioconférence
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
26-May-2020 Le 7e round de négociation de suivi dans le cadre de l'accord de libre-échange entre la Corée du Sud et la Chine vise à mieux couvrir le secteur des services et les investissements.
Venezuela brands US-backed Citgo sale ‘an act of modern piracy'
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
26-May-2020 The dispute with Crystallex follows a ruling by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (Icsid), an international arbitration institution set up by the World Bank.
Zelensky calls on Israel to complete ratification of FTA with Ukraine
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
26-May-2020 The head of state noted that in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, support for bilateral trade is especially important for both countries.
S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
26-May-2020 South Korea will hold the seventh round of talks with China to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement to better cover the service and investment sectors.
Will The U.S. Survive The Pandemic? I'm More Worried About Virulence Of Aggressively Delusional Trumpists Than I Am About The Pervasiveness Of The Virus Itself
Fox nailed it! Wave II is going to be humongous-- mostly because of Trump's inability to cope with the pandemic... but also because of governors' inability to cope with Trump and his supporters. Fox News' Danielle Wallace reported that "Mass gatherings and shootings marked the start of the Memorial Day holiday, as Americans and government officials made sense of changing rules regarding social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Welcoming warming temperatures during what’s normally the start of a busy summer tourism season, hundreds of boaters came out Sunday in droves on the... more »
Miss D.'s new book is out!
My wife has just published her third novel, "Going Ballistic". I think it's her best yet. Dorothy is a pilot, and it shows to good advantage in this book. She's able to describe the minutiae of flying, and the typical interactions of a pilot with airport and airline personnel, in a way that's authoritative, entertaining, and holds one's interest without becoming too technical. A few other authors in the North Texas Writers, Shooters and Pilots Association, including yours truly, were consulted about the finer details of aircraft security, assault tactics, and other interesting... more »
How do I love thee, local news? Let me count the ways...
As part of its #LoveLocalNews campaign, Bureau Local showcases stories from around the country
Making The World Safe For Hypocrisy
Huge crowds gathered over the weekend in Toronto's Trinity-Bellwoods Park. Our political leaders were horrified -- with reason. On the other hand, they have not been leading by example. Susan Delacout writes: While their disappointment was understandable, it was also a bit rich. When it comes to leadership by example during this pandemic, some notable Canadian politicians have amassed an array of examples of what not to do. Why does this keep happening? Mayor John Tory is the latest public figure to sheepishly acknowledge he had strayed from his own advice when he played fast and ... more »
Biden-in-the-Basement Faces New Legal Trouble in Ukraine
Biden-in-the-Basement Faces New Legal Trouble in Ukraine Video of Biden-in-the-Basement Faces New Legal Trouble in Ukraine While Joe Biden is hiding out, as though he is in the Federal Witness Protection Program, he faces a new criminal investigation in Ukraine. Meanwhile, his partner in running the regime change coup in Ukraine in 2014, George Soros, is allied with Steve Bannon in pushing a confrontation with China in Hong Kong. Become a member of LaRouchePAC! Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up ... more »
WHO IS BILL GATES?: THE CORBETT REPORT: PARTS 1-4
ED Noor: Here is the full transcript as well as the four films. James Corbett has put together a masterful report. Please take the time to educate yourself. I am not even adding images or editorial comments although tempted. There is more than enough for you to digest right here. *SOURCE * . *.* *PART ONE: * *HOW BILL GATES MONOPOLIZED GLOBAL HEALTH* *BILL GATES*: Hello. I’m Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft. In this video you’re going to see the future. *SOURCE: Hello, I’m Bill Gates, Chairman of Microsoft * Who is Bill Gates? A software developer? A businessman? A philan... more »
Historic heatwave expected to cause millions' worth of damage to crops in Israel
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
The past weeks' extreme and prolonged heatwave in Israel is expected to cause agricultural damage worth more than 8.5 million dollars or 30 million shekels, a spokesperson for the KANAT Insurance Fund for Natural Risks in Agriculture said. The Israel...... Read more »
Scientists create a “lifelike” material that has metabolism and can self-reproduce
https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/scientists-create-a-lifelike-material-that-has-metabolism-and-can-self-reproduce?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1590344006
14 No-Equipment Exercises for Perfect Thighs
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Earth’s Magnetic Field is Weakening, Here’s What it Means for Telecommunications and Satellite Systems
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14 No-Equipment Exercises for Perfect Thighs
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Americans gave up too easily
Yesterday at the lake house we were getting ready to go to a friends’ home for breakfast. ABC tv news was on. Shouting fear, anxiety. *Oh woe. This is so awful. We need to crawl back in our holes.* So I switched over to Fox using Roku. Exactly the same stories, same footages. Calm reporting, no shouting; explaining that people on beaches and private parties weren't "social distancing." There was a video of a man throwing money from a car and he drew a crowd--they weren't social distancing either. Then on to the stories, honoring those who had sacrificed their lives. What this Mem... more »
Frontline workers: cab drivers
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Halifax cab driver David Buffett says he’s never spent so much time cleaning his cab, which he cleans and sanitizes several times a day. He pays special attention to the interior and exterior door handles and the backseat on the passenger side where most customers […]
Nature Pimps for Fundamentally Flawed Gates-Funded “Swab Yourself” Covid-19 Test
An ambitious Bill Gates funded Covid-19 testing program called SCAN suffers from the health care version of "assume a can opener".
Further Anomalies of the Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine
by John Stone On 27 April a New York Times article reported excitedly the result animal trials of the Oxford Coronavirus vaccine: "Scientists at the National Institutes of Health’s Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Montana last month inoculated six rhesus macaque... more »
Autism up 82% in Northern Ireland Schools in 5 Years
By Anne Dachel It seems we're doomed when it comes to autism. We're helpless, it's hopeless, and we're just going to let it destroy us. While health officials seem narrowly focused on the pandemic, autism hasn't gone away. It's the... more »
Brazil warned against reopening as it records more deaths in 24 hours than the United States
Just In - 17 hours ago
The World Health Organization warns Brazil against reopening its economy before performing more testing as the country becomes the world's second-worst coronavirus epicentre behind the US.
Chart: North Dakota’s medical marijuana program gathers steam, but challenges remain
After a slow start, North Dakota’s budding medical marijuana industry appears to be finding its footing. Limited access to MMJ, the temporary closure of a dispensary in the state’s most populous city and general complications from the coronavirus pandemic still present hurdles to medical cannabis operators, however. Nearly 15 months after sales began in March […] Chart: North Dakota’s medical marijuana program gathers steam, but challenges remain is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
‘Patterns in the data have led to questions’: Ob-gyns lose another paper
A group of OB/GYNs in the Middle East with a history of testing the patience of editors has lost a paper — and received in expression of concern for another — over concerns about the validity of their data. The articles appeared in the BJOG, a Wiley publication. Both were led by Mohammad Maher, who … Continue reading ‘Patterns in the data have led to questions’: Ob-gyns lose another paper
Major Advantage of a Limited State
A major advantage of limited government is that the most dangerous individuals can do only limited damage if they rise at the top of the state. A recent book I am reading (and will review for Regulation) provides a good illustration. In More: The World Economy from the Iron Age to the Information Age, Philip Coggan […] The post Major Advantage of a Limited State appeared first on Econlib.
'Lord and Master of My Life' -- a New Book on an Assyrian Church Father
Assyrian International News Agency - 17 hours ago
"Lord and Master of my Life.." is how the Lenten prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian, commences. It is not perhaps not entirely coincidental that Archbishop Makarios has chosen to publish a book of meditations focused around this prayer and adopting its first phrase as his title, during the global Coronavirus pandemic, for Saint Ephraim is said to ha
Who is messing up the heavens?
Talking space issues yesterday with friend Regis Tremblay who moved a couple of months ago to beautiful Crimea. Total number of operating military & civilian satellites: 2,666 United States: 1,327 Russia: 169 China: 363 Other: 807
Controversial Environment Ministry Measures during Pandemic Reduce Environmental Oversight
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The suggestion, made by Minister of the Environment Ricardo Salles at a cabinet meeting on April 22nd, that the government should take advantage of the media's focus on the Covid-19 epidemic to introduce changes and "simplify" environmental standards in the country, has sparked criticism among environmentalists in Brazil and abroad. […] The post Controversial Environment Ministry Measures during Pandemic Reduce Environmental Oversight appeared first on The Rio Times.
Strategic Considerations on the Covid-19 Crisis
We are in midst of a crash which began before the Corona virus was known. More The post Strategic Considerations on the Covid-19 Crisis appeared first on The Duran.
How the Unraveling Economy Threatens Couples
*Brienna Perelli-Harris, Niels Blom* *Economics, World* The pandemic has turned the basic rhythm of everyday life upside down. Now couples are under pressure from immense economic uncertainty. Social distancing and lockdown mean that many couples are now spending too much time with each other – and not enough time apart. As couples struggle to provide and care for children, the basic rhythm of everyday life has been turned upside down – conditions which have undoubtedly put couples under enormous strain. But relationships are not only being challenged by new social arrangements. ... more »
How Atheists Cope in Times of Crisis
*Valerie van Mulukom* *Religion, * Non-believers have their own set of secular worldviews which can provide them with solace in difficult times. The saying “There are no atheists in foxholes” suggests that in stressful times people inevitably turn to God (or indeed gods). In fact, non-believers have their own set of secular worldviews which can provide them with solace in difficult times, just as religious beliefs do for the spiritually-minded. The aim of my research for the Understanding Unbelief programme was to investigate the worldviews of non-believers, since little is know... more »
A Tiny New Seahorse Species Captured on Camera
Maarten De Brauwer, David Harasti, Graham Short, Louw Claassenns at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Maarten De Brauwer, David Harasti, Graham Short, Louw Claassenns* *Nature, * Hippocampus nalu grows to a maximum size of just 2cm. Before you read this article, pause for a moment and look at the nail on your little finger. That’s about the size of a new species of seahorse discovered in the waters of Sodwana Bay, South Africa, which falls within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site, in KwaZulu-Natal province. *Hippocampus nalu* grows to a maximum size of just 2cm. It is the first pygmy seahorse ever discovered in African waters. Our team has conclusively demonst... more »
Asian Demand For LNG Remains Resilient
By Paul Homewood Global gas demand has proved to be resilient this year, despite coronavirus. This is particularly so in Asia, where they have been taking advantage of low prices. Timera report: 2020 is vying for the prize as the most turbulent year in the history of hydrocarbon markets. Oil demand has […]
Despite Coronavirus, Brazil Will Privatize 43 Airport Concessions, Says Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Infrastructure, Tarcísio de Freitas, reiterated that Brazil will succeed in auctioning off 43 airport concessions early next year, despite the sector's shutdown caused by the Covid-19 crisis in the country and said that the decision-making bodies, including the Federal Court of Auditors (TCU), are united for the […] The post Despite Coronavirus, Brazil Will Privatize 43 Airport Concessions, Says Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Claims No Interference in Federal Police and Believes Case Will be Shelved
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, May 25th, President Jair Bolsonaro released a statement stating that he did not interfere in the Federal Police (PF) and that he believes the inquiry authorized by the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to investigate the case will be shelved. The inquiry opened in April following Sérgio Moro's resignation […] The post Bolsonaro Claims No Interference in Federal Police and Believes Case Will be Shelved appeared first on The Rio Times.
Moro Advocates Investigating ‘Abnormal Circumstances’ in Valeixo’s Dismissal From Federal Police
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The defense of ex-Minister of Justice Sérgio Moro released a note on Monday, May 25th, advocating the investigation of "abnormal circumstances" in the publication of Mauricio Valeixo's resignation from the post of Federal Police Director-General. Valeixo's resignation was published on April 24th in the Federal Gazette and included Moro and […] The post Moro Advocates Investigating ‘Abnormal Circumstances’ in Valeixo’s Dismissal From Federal Police appeared first on The Rio Times.
Flies in the Ointment
Some things don’t measure up to the hype. Articulation Dodge Power Wagon with tandem rear axels. And running the slick rock in Moab, UT. These Legacy re-builds run somewhere well north of $250K. Would you really take a rig that set you back that much to Moab – other than for a glory shot? […] The post Flies in the Ointment appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Distanced!
The media has taken on the role of Her Majesty’s official opposition, which is quite understandable, given that the Labour party is still in intensive care. A place-holding position, if you like. I’ve just heard Victoria Derbyshire cornering Dan Hodges into defending the least credible parts of the Cummings tale, particularly, the dodgy eyesight driving test manoeuvre. What the Cummings family did was definitely not cricket, and being forced into the defensive on a dodgy wicket is where the BBC has the sensible people (who see this as a broader issue) over a barrel. A principle is... more »
New York Rent Strikes During the 1918 “Spanish” Influenza
The hard-fought rent battles during and after the Spanish flu make modern protests look tame.
Norway Just Suffered its Snowiest Winter since 1958, and “there are still absurd amounts of snow in the mountains right now”
Furthermore, the month of May is continuing the snowy trend seeing "more than three times as much snow as usual in many places," said Heidi Stranden, spokeswoman for NVE. The post Norway Just Suffered its Snowiest Winter since 1958, and “there are still absurd amounts of snow in the mountains right now” appeared first on Electroverse.
The Nursing Home/Press Virus
The New York Times says that nursing home deaths from COVID-19 are a defining scandal for Boris Johnson. But no mention of the fact that New York Governor Cuomo created the highest death count in the world, and half of … Continue reading →
North and South Korean troops violated armistice with gunfire, investigation finds
Just In - 18 hours ago
Gun shots which troops on both sides of the Korean border fired earlier this month broke an armistice agreement which has been in place since 1953, according to the US-led United Nations Command.
'People have said we've saved their lives': Full house at homeless shelter as winter closes in
With winter fast approaching, James is one of Hobart's homeless worrying about how he will keep warm — charities hope the popularity of Safe Space will secure its future for the long term.
Pilbara mining blast confirmed to have destroyed 46,000yo cultural sites
Traditional owners in the Pilbara are left devastated after mining giant Rio Tinto detonates explosives near ancient heritage sites, destroying them.
Man who allegedly supported Christchurch attack jailed over illegal weapons
An Adelaide father is jailed for a month after being caught with illegal weapons during a police raid triggered by Facebook posts he allegedly made in support of the Christchurch terrorist attack.
Avatar movie crew among foreigners let into New Zealand under coronavirus exemptions
Just In - 18 hours ago
New Zealand closed its borders in March to deal with COVID-19, allowing only Kiwis and returning residents to return, but regulations have since been tweaked and it has been revealed crew from the Avatar sequel will be allowed in.
Grimes and Elon Musk's original baby name didn't comply with state laws, but they came up with a way around it
Just In - 18 hours ago
Grimes and Elon Musk's decision to name their newborn son 'X Æ A-12' certainly raised some eyebrows. Now the couple have tweaked the unique baby name.
Gyms, beauty salons allowed to open in Canberra this weekend as coronavirus restrictions ease again
Three weeks on from its last known case of COVID-19, the ACT announces up to 20 people will be permitted in cafes and restaurants, and beauty salons and gyms can reopen from this weekend.
More storms to arrive ahead of WA Day weekend, bringing an early taste of winter to Perth
Just as a powerful weather system that brought wild conditions to WA moves on, another round of wet and stormy weather is set to hit the south-west, including Perth.
Bolsonaro Owes Bad Image Abroad to Global Left-Wing Media
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a conversation with supporters outside the Alvorada Palace, Bolsonaro was approached by a sympathizer who asked the SECOM (Secretariat of Communication) to do a "better advertising" of him. She told the President that he is not "well regarded abroad". "The world's press is left-wing. Trump suffers a lot in […] The post Bolsonaro Owes Bad Image Abroad to Global Left-Wing Media appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Laboratory Tests Antibodies Against Coronavirus and Issues Certificate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Alliar laboratory network has begun providing serology tests that detect antibodies against the novel coronavirus. The test identifies if the person has been infected with the virus, which may show immunity to the disease. After the test, and should it come back positive, an immunology test certificate is issued. […] The post Brazilian Laboratory Tests Antibodies Against Coronavirus and Issues Certificate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Vows to Push Ahead With Annexing West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Vows to Push Ahead With Annexing West Bank by JOSEF FEDERMAN / AP, https://time.com/ (JERUSALEM) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in the coming months, vowing to move ahead with the explosive plan despite a growing chorus of condemnations by …
Artificial Intelligence, ID2020 and the Rising of 060606. Alarming Developments!
aminutetomidnite There have been some significant developments in recent days, as we track the rising of the Beast System. end
Politics, Profits Undermine Public Interest in Covid-19 Vaccine Race
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (IPS) - With well over five million Covid-19 infections worldwide, and deaths exceeding 340,000, the race for an effective vaccine has accelerated since the SARS-Cov-2 virus was first identified as the culprit. Read the full story, “Politics, Profits Undermine Public Interest in Covid-19 Vaccine Race”, on globalissues.org →
Seeds of Destruction: The Diabolical World of Genetic Manipulation with Engdahl
This meme regarding genetic manipulation and others all ultimately center around capital pools as having nefarious agendas as if the human mind is actually able to construct such a conspiracy. At best they struggle to preserve capital in the first place in hte face of real erosion. Preservation of capital and opportunities is the prime mover.. Genetic manipulation represents real opportunities to do things that are impossible or too time distant. The risks are plausible, but also mostly not real. This describes science itself folks. We really need to get free of this bandw... more »
Sweden Has COVID Beat, Leaving Everyone Who Locked Down With Egg on Their Face
Essentially Sweden's experience has been better than those doing lockdowns. That is good news going forward. Lockdown was a natural reaction to hyperbolic projections from some doctors.+ That turns out to be overstated. We still have an incrsased deathrate and Care homes need better protocols which they are getting.. The problem is not fake, but is also now both managible and also largely resolvable. All good. No more lockdowns if we have a second wave.. *Sweden Has COVID Beat, Leaving Everyone Who Locked Down With Egg on Their Face* *Fredrik Erixon (Anti-Empire) Thu,... more »
Ultrasound brain stimulation changes monkey behavior directly
There are a lot of things hinted at here. focusing certainly matters and integration with 3D mapping as well. This work is confirming lasting alteration. Fully mapping a brain and then using the ultrasound to affect a cubic centimeter must be useful and interesting. Repeating this brain to brain will be a huge breakthrough. now imagine mapping brain flaws triggering tremors. Not good. Yet hitting it with an ultrasound may cause beneficial change. We will need real brain simulations and plenty of subjects in order to develop the data and best practice. This will be importa... more »
DOJ: Democrats Paid Pennsylvania Election Officials to Stuff Ballot Box
The interesting question is whether the DOJ was able to actually track this behavior during 2018. It would be awfully nice to root out such a cadre of election officials. In the meantime we do have this. Securing the public vote is certainly necessary and we have heard plenty of rumbling but no direct change. It is possible that we will need to wait for the 2020 election in which the GOP gains the house as well. I had certainly had hoped we would see something sooner, but DEM obstructionism is making even entertaining reform difficult.. *DOJ: Democrats Paid Pennsylvania El... more »
“The Economy Is Open And Closed; Stock Market To Keep Booming; Stimulus Money Flowing”
Jeremiah Babe, * “The Economy Is Open And Closed; Stock Market To Keep Booming; * *Stimulus Money Flowing”*
Michael Hudson: Debt, Liberty and “Acts of God”
How ancient societies forgave debt that became unpayable due to circumstances outside the borrower's control.
Who Deserves Impeachment More – Trump or Schiff?
Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the next candidate for impeachment, the congressman from Hollywood – Adam Schiff! More The post Who Deserves Impeachment More – Trump or Schiff? appeared first on The Duran.
To Understand Iran’s 150-Year Fight, Follow the Trail of Blood and Oil
Iran is presently experiencing a critical shortage of medicines and equipment amid the pandemic, and yet is prohibited from purchasing medicines and supplies because of the banking sanctions. More The post To Understand Iran’s 150-Year Fight, Follow the Trail of Blood and Oil appeared first on The Duran.
Telephone calls between Biden and Poroshenko reveal Kiev’s submission to Washington
Biden is under strong pressure while Poroshenko could be accused of national treason More The post Telephone calls between Biden and Poroshenko reveal Kiev’s submission to Washington appeared first on The Duran.
Why Didn’t the 1958 and 1918 Pandemics Destroy the Economy? Hint: It’s the Lockdowns
Ryan McMaken Mises.org May 25, 2020 Media pundits and politicians are now in the habit of claiming it was the pandemic itself that has caused unemployment to skyrocket and economic growth to plummet. The claim is that sick and dying workers, fearful consumers, and disrupted supply chains would cause economic chaos. Some have even claimed that economic … Continue reading Why Didn’t the 1958 and 1918 Pandemics Destroy the Economy? Hint: It’s the Lockdowns →
Michael Moore film Planet of the Humans removed from YouTube
By Paul Homewood h/t Jonathan Scott From the Guardian: YouTube has taken down the controversial Michael Moore-produced documentary, Planet of the Humans in response to a copyright infringement claim by a British environmental photographer. The movie, which has been condemned as inaccurate and misleading by climate scientists and activists, allegedly includes […]
American professor says Oztralia is OK – some sanity among the madness
David Mason is a Writer, a Professor, and a Poet Laureate from Colorado, USA ‘There’s a lot to admire about Australia, especially if you’re a visiting American,’ says David Mason. ‘More often than you might expect. Australian friends patiently listening to me enthuse about their country have said: “We need outsiders like you to remind […]
Didn't have an hour to watch the PM's speech? Catch up on the key points here
Just In - 20 hours ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlines the first steps in what he's calling a JobMaker plan. Catch up on the key points from his National Press Club address here.
Collingwood's Jordan De Goey set to front court for allegedly driving while suspended, using phone behind the wheel
The 24-year-old Magpies star is set to front court, facing two charges in relation to incidents in July 2019.
'No need for us to worry': Carrie Lam says security laws will not affect Hong Kong's rights and freedoms
Just In - 20 hours ago
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says Beijing's proposed national security laws will not trample on the city's rights and freedoms and has called on its citizens to wait to see the details of the legislation.
This week's storm pounded one Perth beach to the point it is no longer worth repairing
The City of Fremantle is moving to permanently "retreat" buildings from Port Beach after the stretch of coastline was devastated by yesterday's intense storm to hit WA.
Sex workers fear choice between paying rent and obeying COVID-19 rules
Jennifer's main job is a practice banned under coronavirus restrictions and she makes too much in her part-time job to qualify for government support. She and other sex workers say they are struggling to survive.
Truck driver jailed for four years over 'totally avoidable' 2017 death of off-duty police officer
A sentencing judge says Samandeep Singh knew he was driving a truck with malfunctioning brakes when he lost control of the vehicle and killed off-duty police officer D'Arne De Leo at a set of traffic lights three years ago, as he sentences him to four years in prison.
South Australia records first new coronavirus case in 19 days
Just In - 20 hours ago
SA has recorded its first new coronavirus case in more than two weeks, after a woman who flew from Victoria was tested at Adelaide Airport and diagnosed.
'No single point of accountability' for Ruby Princess situation, former Border Force boss says
The former head of Australian Border Force, Roman Quaedvlieg, says authorities should have managed the Ruby Princess cruise ship differently.
Victoria Cross hero raising money by selling treasured memorabilia
Decorated veteran Keith Payne is selling one of his most treasured pieces of memorabilia for charity.
How to Stay Safe From Coronavirus While Eating Out
*Thomas A. Russo* *Health, * Here are answers to a few common questions. As restaurants and bars reopen to the public, it’s important to realize that eating out will increase your risk of exposure to the new coronavirus. Two of the most important public health measures for keeping illnesses to a minimum are nearly impossible in these situations: First, it’s hard to eat or drink while wearing a face mask. Second, social distancing is difficult in tight spaces normally filled with back-to-back seating and servers who weave among the busy tables all evening long. So, what should yo... more »
More Screen Time During Lockdown Is Harming Kids' Eyesight
*Shu-Fang Shih, Olivia Killeen* *Health, * More screen time puts children at higher risk of developing myopia, or nearsightedness. The coronavirus pandemic is remaking the way children learn, and it could have an impact on their eyes. With schools shifting to online lessons at home, children are spending more time in front of computer screens, and many parents are relaxing screen-time rules for TV and video games to keep kids occupied while social distancing. In the midst of the crisis, many children are spending less time playing outdoors. This combination – more screen time a... more »
Visiting Elderly Parents During the Pandemic Is an Unnecessary Risk
*Lee McIntyre* *Ethics, * Families face difficult ethical decisions amid the coronavirus pandemic. A lot of people are facing ethical decisions about their daily life as a result of the coronavirus. Ethicist Lee McIntyre has stepped in to help provide advice over the moral dilemmas we face. Ellen D. from Boston asks:* "My family is considering driving from Boston to New York for the day to see my mother. We believe if we just sit outside with her it will improve her spirits, and ours. She is adamantly against us going, but we know she will be happy if we do so. Should we go? Are ... more »
Iran Surges In Venezuela In Defiance Of US Sanctions
Escorted by the Venezuelan navy and air force, an Iranian oil tanker named Fortune has entered that country’s waters on Sunday, amidst intense speculation whether the US would interfere with the delivery. The US has imposed oil sanctions against Venezuela and Iran and had said it is monitoring the Iranian […]
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