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Emirates launches first rapid virus test for passengers

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Aviation giant Emirates has launched a 10-minute coronavirus blood test for passengers departing from its Dubai home base, in what it claimed Wednesday as a first for the industry. The airline resumed limited passenger flights earlier this month after the United Arab Emirates grounded all commercial aircraft. The flights are open to foreign citizens who wish to leave the country, but no incoming passengers are allowed. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3bdvcoJ via Latest News

Obama convinced Bernie Sanders to drop out by arguing that he already succeeded in pushing Biden to the left, new report says

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The former president and Vermont senator had four lengthy talks starting in late March which led to Sanders ending his Democratic presidential bid. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/34F4XFC via Latest News

These Engineers Just Solved the Biggest Problem with N95 Masks

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Not bad for a couple of guys who usually create fuel cells for next-gen cars. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2XDIebj via Latest News

Stacey Abrams, a top choice for vice president, pitches herself to Joe Biden: ‘I would be an excellent running mate’

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Stacey Abrams, the former Democratic gubernatorial candidate from Georgia who lost in a race mired in voter suppression controversies, has said she would make an "excellent running mate" for Joe Biden in a new interview.The popular Georgia Democrat told Elle Magazine she would be “honoured” to serve as the former vice president’s running mate in the race for the White House against Donald Trump, while outlining her qualifications and enthusiasm for the role. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2RGntYN via Latest News

'Starve or get sick': Africa's lockdown dilemma

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Women and children fell to the ground, bloodied and trampled in a desperate surge for food being handed out in a Nairobi slum, as police fired teargas and men with sticks beat the hungry. As African countries grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, observers warn that the traumatic scenes which played out last Friday will not be the last if governments fail to help millions of urban poor who live hand-to-mouth. Kenya has so far cordoned off the capital and parts of its coastline and imposed a night-time curfew and other social distancing measures. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Vx0Qan via Latest News

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-Inch, Intel, 2020) Review: Now With More Muscle - WIRED

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 (15-Inch, Intel, 2020) Review: Now With More Muscle    WIRED Microsoft Surface Book 3 launch imminent as core specs revealed: Intel Core i5-10210U or i7-10510U, up to 32 GB RAM, up to 1 TB SSD, Nvidia Quadro GPU    Notebookcheck.net Microsoft Surface Pro X hits new price low in $200 off deal    Laptop Mag Surface Book 3 leaks point to a powerhouse convertible    SlashGear Surface Pro 7 users are reporting random shutdowns and that Microsoft has done nothing about it    Notebookcheck.net View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2K5eI6t via Technology

Review: TurboGrafx-16 Mini - Destructoid

Review: TurboGrafx-16 Mini    Destructoid View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2V98bOn via Technology

Houseparty Vies With Zoom to Be Homebound Chatters’ App of Choice - Bloomberg

Houseparty Vies With Zoom to Be Homebound Chatters’ App of Choice    Bloomberg View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2RAeIiX via Technology

'Super Smash Bros' and 'Apex Legends' video game coaches are busier than ever during pandemic - CNN

'Super Smash Bros' and 'Apex Legends' video game coaches are busier than ever during pandemic    CNN from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3cgbgSm via Technology

New iPhone SE: Apple launches cheaper phone as economy suffers amid coronavirus - CNET

New iPhone SE: Apple launches cheaper phone as economy suffers amid coronavirus    CNET OnePlus has put Samsung on notice    The Verge What’s up with the Galaxy S20 Ultra? It still leaves a lot to be desired    SamMobile OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: Why OnePlus wins    Tom's Guide UK Some Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra units may be experiencing a green tint display defect    Notebookcheck.net View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3aiZF3P via Technology

NY Times Editor Says Biden Sexual-Assault Article Was Edited after His Campaign Complained

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New York Times executive editor Dean Baquet said on Monday that the paper made a controversial change to its report on the sexual-assault allegation against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden after his campaign complained about the wording.In an interview with Times media columnist Ben Smith, Baquet said the Biden campaign took issue with some of the phrasing in the paper's report on former Senate staffer Tara Reade's allegation that Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993."No other allegation about sexual assault surfaced in the course of reporting, nor did any former Biden staff members corroborate any details of Ms. Reade's allegation," the report read. "The Times found no pattern of sexual misconduct by Mr. Biden, beyond the hugs, kisses and touching that women previously said made them uncomfortable."The Times subsequently deleted the second half of that sentence, eliminating the description of Biden's conduct to which women have

Germany Mulls Easing Curbs as Europe’s Virus Struggle Progresses

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Pelosi: Trump coronavirus missteps 'caused unnecessary death and economic disaster'

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a letter in which she charged President Trump with missteps in handling the coronavirus pandemic that “caused unnecessary death and economic disaster” in the U.S. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2XDL3ZU via Latest News

Newsom offers time line for lifting of stay-at-home orders in Calif.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday provided a potential time line for when stay-at-home orders would be lifted in the state. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Vtvhhz via Latest News

Chris Cuomo: CNN show is not "worth my time" anymore

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"I don't like what I do professionally, I've decided," he said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2XxCqjD via Latest News

A possible COVID-19 2nd wave could heighten flu vaccine 'challenges' this fall

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively monitoring the potential impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on three distinct influenza seasons, according to a WHO statement to AccuWeather. They include the current Southern Hemisphere season, including vaccination and distribution, the production capacity for the Northern Hemisphere 2020-21 season and even monitoring of flu viruses for the strain selection in September 2020 for the Southern Hemisphere 2021 season.The WHO has been working with the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Association (IFPMA), which conducted a survey to understand if there has been any impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on influenza vaccine manufacturers, according to the WHO statement.The IFPMA survey results show "air traffic disruption is adding challenges to vaccine distribution and logistics" and an "increase in seasonal influenza vaccine demand" during the current Southern Hemisphere flu season, the

Was a Liberal Victory in a Wisconsin Supreme Court Race a ‘Stunning Upset’?

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Conservative Wisconsin supreme court justice Dan Kelly lost his race for a ten-year term to liberal challenger Jill Karofsky by eleven percentage points in the state’s spring election, according to official results released Monday night.New York Times reporter Reid Epstein calls the liberal win a “stunning upset,” but that seems to be an overstatement. There was certainly a great deal of uncertainty over how an election would play out in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. But for well over a year, the (sensible, obvious, and bipartisan) conventional wisdom was that the liberal candidate would be a strong favorite because there was a Democratic presidential primary at the top of the ticket, while Donald Trump would not face serious opposition in the Republican primary.In 2018, Republicans were so worried about the advantage the primary would give the liberal candidate down-ballot that they considered moving the supreme court and primary elections to different dates. As the Milwauke

Carnival's CEO said the company has enough money to make it through the rest of 2020 without bringing in any revenue

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Carnival has raised over $6 billion in debt and equity this year after drawing $3 billion from its credit lines. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2XAClvr via Latest News

Joe Biden needs his Joe Biden. Here's a look at the women who could be on his vice presidential shortlist

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After Sen. Bernie Sanders’ exit from the race, the former vice president will soon begin the process of selecting a running mate as the Democratic primary nears its end. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2RHYUuC via Latest News

Google to slow hiring for rest of year amid coronavirus pandemic - CNET

The search giant could face slumps as the digital advertising industry struggles. from CNET https://ift.tt/2yZ7UEY via Mobiles

The best espresso machine for 2020 - CNET

Looking for a home espresso machine? The Breville Barista Express is still the best deal. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Vb4pnr via Mobiles

Coronavirus updates: Trump says new social distancing guidelines coming, cases hit 2M worldwide - CNET

Plus: Trump pulls WHO funding, California unveils steps to reopen and 80 million Americans expected to get stimulus checks this week. from CNET https://ift.tt/2VcWxlK via Mobiles

Apple publishes COVID⁠-⁠19 Mobility Trends Reports

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Apple has joined Google in releasing a COVID⁠-⁠19 mobility data trends tool. The goal is to provide governments and health authorities with accurate reports which show the locations of Apple Maps users in 63 countries and regions. This data is then used to determine the change in the number of people walking, driving and using public transport in these locations. Apple notes that no data is associated with users' Apple IDs and all sets are continuously randomized to assure strict privacy. Reports can be searched by city, region or country and will be updated with new data... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/3erx7YU via IFTTT