WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that the global economy is facing an even deeper recession than previously projected, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sow uncertainty and companies around the world are struggling to rid themselves of the virus. The forecast underscores the scale of the …
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EU travel recommendations may prevent Americans and Russians
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union (EU) expects to reopen borders for strangers starting in July, but will review each nation’s COVID-19 situation every fortnight, according to diplomats and a document that sets criteria that could keep them away. Americans and Russians. FILE PHOTO: The Bridge of Sighs sees tourists …
Read More »Kellyanne Conway defends Trump’s use of the “kung flu,” months after calling the term “highly offensive.”
Asked in March by journalists about reports of White House employees using the termConway demanded that reporters give the names of employees who allegedly say “Kung Flu.” “Of course it’s wrong,” said Conway at the time. “That is very offensive, so you should tell everyone who it is.” When asked …
Read More »COVID-19: Is it correct to speak of a second wave?
As the closure is alleviated, there is growing concern about a possible ‘second wave’ of infections. Jeremy Rossman, a virology expert at the University of Kent, explains that, unlike influenza, there is no evidence of a seasonality effect with COVID-19. We are not in waves yet as the virus is …
Read More »Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend join the 4-star Matrix in Berlin
Keanu Reeves joined his girlfriend Alexandra Grant at Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport late last week along with his co-stars in The Matrix 4. The esteemed actor, 55, was laughing and looking happy alongside the artist and philanthropist, 47, as he prepared to resume filming alongside Neil Patrick Harris and Carrie-Ann Moss …
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