On the day of his release from prison, Wang Quanzhang, one of China’s leading human rights lawyers, thought he was finally free. After being held for almost five years on charges of subversion of state power, the police escorted him to an apartment building in the eastern city of Jinan. …
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Birx recommends face shields in addition to masks
Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, recommends the use of face shields along with masks to protect against COVID-19 infection. Face shields can offer more protection to the user than cloth face coatings, which are meant to prevent asymptomatic people from spreading the coronavirus to others. “The mask …
Read More »Nuggets speak to Michael Porter Jr. after player raised coronavivrus theory
The Denver Nuggets have spoken to Michael Porter Jr. after the young NBA striker raised a theory about the coronavirus pandemic during a Snapchat question-and-answer session. Tim Connolly, the Nuggets president of basketball operations, spoke to Porter, coach Michael Malone told reporters Wednesday, according to ESPN. NUGGETS ‘MICHAEL PORTER JR …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson, Lil Nas X, Marshmello and more react to a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in LA
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook the San Fernando Valley of California on Thursday morning (July 30), and celebrities from Kelly Clarkson to Lil Nas X felt the earth move in Los Angeles. “My children are in my arms and we are awake too early due to that earthquake, but now …
Read More »HMD is “doubling” on Nokia phones in the United States
Image: Nokia HMD has come a long way in reviving Nokia phones after purchasing the Microsoft trademark rights in 2016. However, despite enjoying 20% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2019Nokia phones have not been as successful in the US as the company expected, which is something HMD product …
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