Pence’s pro-mask backing received praise from corners of the administration on Monday. A senior administration official said it was “a step in the right direction that President Trump should also take.” Anne Schuchat, senior deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, commented that “we need everyone to …
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Seward cancels all activities on July 4, as 10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported
ANCHORAGE (KTUU) – The Seward Chamber of Commerce has canceled its modified events on July 4 next weekend amid concerns about the coronavirus, as 10 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the city. The Chamber canceled the annual Mt. Marathon race in May, along with the annual parade. …
Read More »Betelgeuse: Explanation of the attenuation of the nearby ‘supernova’ star
Image copyright Graphics Department MPIA Screenshot Artwork: Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star, nearly 1,000 times larger than the Sun. Astronomers say large cold patches on a “supergiant” star near Earth were behind its surprise attenuation last year. Red giant stars like Betelgeuse frequently experience changes in brightness, but the …
Read More »In the letter, the NFLPA directs players’ agents to educate clients about coronavirus risk factors.
As the scheduled start of NFL training camps nears, the NFL Players Association has instructed player agents to talk to all their clients about risk factors that could make them more susceptible to serious illnesses as a result of coronavirus. In a letter sent to officers Monday, which was obtained …
Read More »Lil Wayne performs the ‘Kobe Bryant’ tribute at the BET Awards, ‘Rest in Peace’
Breaking news Special moment of little Wayne Sunday night – she perfumed her 2009 song, “Kobe Bryant” … with new lyrics to honor Mamba and Gianna. It all happened at the BET Awards, where Wayne released a new music video for the song, performing in front of the screen with …
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