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Alabama's Easing of Restrictions Has Given 'A False Sense of Security,' Says Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed

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Cases of coronavirus are on the rise in Alabama, where Gov. Kay Ivey has allowed summer camps, movie theaters, casinos and more to reopen as… from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zxy1nd via Latest News

Trump news - live: President mocks reporter for not taking mask off after asking whether he should be taking insulin during diabetes event

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A widower is calling on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to remove tweets posted by President Donald Trump and his allies promoting a debunked conspiracy theory that claims his wife was murdered by former congressman-turned TV personality Joe Scarborough.The husband of Lori Klausutis, who previously worked for Scarborough during his time in office, wrote in an open letter to Mr Dorsey that the president’s false tweets be removed as they are false and in violation of the platform’s policies. He wrote: “My request is simple: Please delete these tweets.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3d3tYxm via Latest News

Op-Ed: Will Memorial Day 2020 be remembered as the holiday when COVID-19 got the upper hand?

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In some parts of the country, COVID-19 is still surging. So why are we stopping measures we know work? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3ek7Pv1 via Latest News

Montana Drama! GOP Officials Brand Colleague a Wannabe Killer

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A board of Montana state government officials is embroiled in a feud over hacked emails, a far-right website, and accusations of being potential workplace shooters. But the origins of the baroque feud remain fuzzy—every time news outlets request public documents about it, the Montana officials sue them.The Montana Public Service Commission does the dry work of regulating the state’s private utility companies. All five commissioners are Republicans. That hasn’t stopped the infighting. In January, a trove of emails from one of the commissioners appeared on a fringe-right blog that trades in conspiracy theories and sells T-shirts accusing Child Protective Services of kidnapping children. The emails appeared to have been leaked by someone within Montana PSC.Far from catching the culprit, an investigation into the leak has caused far-reaching fallout, leading to a lawsuit against Montana media this month. It’s the latest example of governments going full fringe, while throwing local media u

First coronavirus drug to be rolled out to seriously ill patients this week

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The first drug for coronavirus will be rolled out to seriously ill patients, the Government has announced. From this week, some patients will be given remdesivir to help speed up their recovery. The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials around the world, including in the UK, with early data showing that it can shorten the time to recovery by about four days. Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary, said: "This is probably the biggest step forward in the treatment of coronavirus since the crisis began." The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has cleared the treatment to be used as part of the Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS). Commenting on the announcement, Dr Stephen Griffin, an associate professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Leeds, said "The news that remdesivir will be available via the EAMS is welcome indeed. "It will likely mean that the most severe patients will receive it first. It is a welcome boost to the c

Tow truck turf wars: Toronto sees rise in violence likened to organised crime

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A fourth murder in two years has shone a light on the danger for drivers in a highly lucrative – and highly cut-throat – industryJust before sunset, a volley of gunshots rang out in the parking lot of a northern Toronto apartment complex.When police arrived, they found a black tow truck pinned between two other vehicles. The driver, Hashim Kinani, 23, was slumped in the front seat, having been shot several times.Despite efforts by the emergency crew, he was pronounced dead at the scene.The brazen murder followed a week of arson attacks which left the burned remains of tow trucks scattered throughout the city.The coronavirus lockdown has quietened Canada’s largest city, but there has been little reprieve for an industry rife with violence and intimidation – and some tow-truck owners fear that organized crime has pushed the industry to a breaking point.Two boys, aged 15 and 17, were charged on Thursday with first-degree and attempted murder, and Toronto police told the Guardian they do n

Is it safe to go to the pool over Memorial Day during COVID-19? Can grandkids visit? Your reopening questions, answered

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As all 50 states begin to reopen, USA TODAY is speaking with experts to answer your questions about how to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3ga3FHW via Latest News

Chinese media says Wuhan had live virus

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The Chinese virology institute at the centre of US allegations it may have been the source of the COVID-19 pandemic has three live strains of bat coronavirus on-site, but none match the new global contagion, its director has said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2XvnwbP via Latest News

President told to ‘just stop’ offensive tweets by own side after lashing out with insults and conspiracy theories as US death toll heads toward 100,000

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Donald Trump spent the weekend ahead of Memorial Day playing golf and pushing conspiracy theories on Twitter, insulting his political enemies like Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Stacey Abrams and insinuating that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough is guilty of murder.His tweet storm only continued on Memorial Day before he visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, and Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Delaware, to honour those who've lost their lives while fighting for America. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2A6cbXM via Latest News

Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning

This is the first time the social media giant has said President Trump's tweet could be misleading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c78P49 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook shareholders try to block encryption plan

A groups of investors is concerned the social network could become a haven for child exploitation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XtiDQG via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Coronavirus: Apprentice star's ads banned over Covid-19 claims

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X2yxT9 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'

"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B5eGu0 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

2021 BMW 5 Series embraces hybrid power, keeps its stately looks - CNET

Mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants are the big new additions to the luxury sedan, and the price only inches upward by a couple hundred bucks. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TGpu89 via Mobiles

Scientists listen in on narwhals and discover they sound like chainsaws - CNET

What does the mysterious narwhal say? Bzzzzzzzzzzzz. from CNET https://ift.tt/36vVelT via Mobiles

YouTube deletes comments critical of Chinese Communist Party due to 'error' - CNET

The Google-owned platform is investigating the issue. from CNET https://ift.tt/2X5Ijni via Mobiles

When Disneyland and Disney World might reopen following COVID-19 closures - CNET

Pictures and video have emerged from Shanghai Disneyland's reopening, while Disney World begins taking reservations for visits starting July 1. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Yp6q1x via Mobiles

Labyrinth movie sequel coming with Doctor Strange's Scott Derrickson directing - CNET

The beloved '80s movie starring David Bowie and Jim Henson puppets is getting a sequel. from CNET https://ift.tt/2ZEsKot via Mobiles

Is there really a meat shortage? Here's the situation with beef, chicken and pork - CNET

Why the coronavirus pandemic could make meat more expensive or harder to find in the weeks ahead. from CNET https://ift.tt/2M02sVR via Mobiles

Nintendo Switch Lite is back in stock at Amazon, Best Buy, Target and GameStop - CNET

Just updated: Here's where you can find the $200 portable version of Nintendo's hot gaming console. from CNET https://ift.tt/2ZBpCtD via Mobiles

2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 convertible is a drop-top that'll make your heart stop - CNET

With some of the best lines in the Mercedes lineup, and lots of standard performance and tech, the E450 makes a compelling luxury argument. from CNET https://ift.tt/2TIJ8R3 via Mobiles

2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 is a higher-tech hybrid with plenty of power - CNET

The middleweight Benz coupe gets a mild hybrid drivetrain and the addition of Mercedes' excellent MBUX infotainment system. from CNET https://ift.tt/36v2Bde via Mobiles

2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 and E53 coupe and convertible go hybrid, get MBUX - CNET

The updated Goldilocks E-Class Benz loses two doors and its top to become a seriously desirable ride. from CNET https://ift.tt/3gjeCXA via Mobiles