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Trump says he 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia governor's decision to reopen state

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President Trump said Wednesday that he opposes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s controversial decision to allow some non-essential businesses to reopen despite a high number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/34Y16mY via Latest News

Swedish health agency says virus has peaked in Stockholm, no easing of restrictions yet

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Around one-third of Stockholm's 1 million people will have had the novel coronavirus by the start of May and the disease may have already passed its peak in the capital, Sweden's public health agency said on Tuesday. The public health agency said its modelling suggested the rate of new infections in the city had peaked on April 15, although a decline was not yet evident from its data. "Already a bit more than a week ago, the peak was reached, at least according to this model, and we can expect fewer cases each day," Anders Wallensten, deputy state epidemiologist at the agency, told reporters at a daily news briefing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2xML8A1 via Latest News

Can plastic face shields prevent the spread of coronavirus?

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Experts are split on whether plastic face shields typically worn by health care professionals should be worn in everyday life. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Y9fK9R via Latest News

Pelosi calls off action on House proxy voting as GOP objects

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called off a Thursday vote on whether to allow House members to cast votes by proxy and is instead forming a bipartisan group to review options for reopening the House during the coronavirus pandemic. Pelosi announced the delay on a private call with Democratic House members, according to a Democratic leadership aide who was granted anonymity to discuss it. The move came after some Republicans had strenuously objected to the change, saying Congress should be in Washington and voting in person despite the virus. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3cDSPar via Latest News

Cuomo Slams Protesters: ‘Get a Job as an Essential Worker’

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that while local officials may “feel political pressure” to lift shelter-in-place restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, he refuses to open up his virus-stricken state until steps are in place to avoid a second wave of the disease.“I get the pressure, but we can’t make a bad decision. Frankly, this is no time to act stupidly. Period. I don’t know how else to say it," Cuomo said at a press conference in Albany, adding that the decision to reopen New York’s economy should be based on “facts” and not “political pressure.” “I’m not going to have the political obituary of this era be, well, they acted imprudently.”Cuomo’s warning came as protesters gathered at New York’s state capitol to demonstrate against the stay-at-home order in place until at least May 15. The demonstration follows several protests in defiance of social-distancing guidelines that have erupted nationwide against public health orders to stay at home and close down non-e...

China dismisses Missouri's 'absurd' virus lawsuit

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"Such abuse of litigation is not conducive to the epidemic response at home in the United States and also runs counter to international cooperation," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang at a daily briefing, adding that China's response is not under the jurisdiction of U.S. courts and it has provided updates on the outbreak to the United States since January 3. Missouri became the first U.S. state on Tuesday (April 21) to sue the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus, saying that China's response to the outbreak that originated in the city of Wuhan brought devastating economic losses to the state. The civil lawsuit filed in federal court alleges negligence, among other claims. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3eHmDol via Latest News

The Motorola Edge Plus aims to be a 5G Samsung Galaxy killer - CNET

It costs the same as the Galaxy S20, is about the same size as Galaxy S20 Plus and has the same battery and main camera as the Galaxy S20 Ultra. from CNET https://ift.tt/2KnLT55 via Mobiles

The best meat delivery services in 2020: ButcherBox, Thrive Market, Omaha Steaks and more - CNET

Explore your options for high-quality beef, pork, chicken and seafood all delivered to your door. from CNET https://ift.tt/2XVeZki via Mobiles

The best prepared meal delivery services in 2020: Home Bistro, Daily Harvest, Veestro and more - CNET

Including no-fuss, oven-ready meal kits. from CNET https://ift.tt/2xUbQH1 via Mobiles

Coronavirus: How to track the spread across the world as deaths hit 100,000 - CNET

An online dashboard shows all confirmed, suspected and recovered coronavirus patients, as well as deaths. from CNET https://ift.tt/2JSv2aB via Mobiles

A new way to cool down electronic devices, recover waste heat - Phys.org

A new way to cool down electronic devices, recover waste heat    Phys.org Hydrogel patch for phone batteries converts waste heat to electricity    Daily Mail New Hydrogel Can Cool Down Electronic Devices and Convert Waste Heat Into Electricity    SciTechDaily View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2XV8qOQ via Technology

Call of Duty: Mobile's $1 million esports tournament starts April 30th - Engadget

Call of Duty: Mobile's $1 million esports tournament starts April 30th    Engadget Call of Duty: Mobile is getting an esports tournament with $1 million in prizes    The Verge Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship announced – how to qualify    CharlieINTEL.com Call Of Duty Mobile Launching A $1 Million Tournament You Can Play In    GameSpot $1 million Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship announced    Dexerto View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3avPoRV via Technology

Israel police kill Palestinian who launched van, stabbing attack

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A Palestinian man was shot dead Wednesday after he hit an Israeli police officer with a van at a West Bank checkpoint and then stabbed him with a pair of scissors, police said. A pipe bomb was found at the scene which the attacker had apparently intended to hurl at the officers, police said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished a "speedy recovery" to the policeman -- who was taken to hospital but was not in a life-threatening condition -- and congratulated the forces who had "acted speedily and neutralised the terrorist". from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/34Ug4u8 via Latest News

Stacey Abrams criticizes Georgia governor's decision to lift lockdowns

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"There's no legitimate reason for reopening the state except for politics, and I think it's deeply disingenuous he would pretend otherwise," she said of the governor's decision. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3eFbch8 via Latest News

Birx responds to Georgia’s planned reopening

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Dr. Deborah Birx on Tuesday responded to the planned reopening of the state of Georgia, which is set to begin at the end of the week. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KoOrAf via Latest News

AOC deletes tweet saying she ‘loved’ to see US oil prices at record-low after being accused of cheering job losses

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has deleted a tweet that celebrated the crash of the oil market which said: "You absolutely love to see it."As the price of US oil dropped to minus $37 a barrel on Monday, the Democrat had said on Twitter that the crash was an opportunity to ‘save the planet’. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Kq1iSu via Latest News

Thief breaks into health care worker's car and steals N95 masks

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He says the thieves knew exactly what they wanted during ovenight theft in L.A.-area garage. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Ko00HR via Latest News

Pakistani doctors urge government to reimpose mosque restrictions

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Leading Pakistani doctors on Wednesday urged the government and clerics to reverse a decision to allow prayer congregations at mosques during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, warning that the spread of coronavirus could spiral out of control. Pakistan on Saturday lifted precautionary restrictions on congregational prayers. Congregations increase in size during Ramadan, which is expected to begin on Friday in Pakistan. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2VTdtwD via Latest News

Gov. Newsom provides update on state's plans to easy virus restrictions

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Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that California hospitals can resume delayed medical care like tumor removals and key preventive care services that were delayed so medical professionals could prepare for a coronavirus surge. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3eMZiSy via Latest News

Common Questions About Stimulus Payment Problems, Answered

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We got answers for some of your most pressing questions about your stimulus payment from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2XZz3lE via Latest News

Trump tweets order to 'destroy' Iranian boats. Pentagon calls it a warning.

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Three U.S. defense officials said they were caught off guard by Trump's tweet because he had not ordered a change in policy. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3bHu1OZ via Latest News

Local authorities worry New Zealand is getting complacent as police record 1,000 lockdown breaches in two days. But an expert says it's a small number in the scheme of things.

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The rise in breaches happened days before Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the country's level 4 lockdown would move to level 3. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2VItPbi via Latest News

Rumors of Kim Jong Un's mysterious illness are raising questions about his line of succession. This is his family tree.

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Kim Jong Un's family dynasty has been in power in North Korea since 1948. Now that he's rumored to be gravely ill, it's unclear who would succeed him. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2yu5Rsu via Latest News