SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Drug overdoses have killed a record 621 people so far this year in San Francisco, a staggering 173 deaths so far in the city caused by Covid-19. The crisis, provoked by the powerful painkiller fentanyl, could have been worse if the hell hadn’t been used nearly …
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Rare ‘Christmas Star’ to be seen on December 21: Here is what astronomy says about the Bible’s ‘Star of Bethlehem’
In just a few days, you can see a rare phenomenon in the night sky that has not been seen in almost eight centuries. The two largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, orbit on December 21, sometimes referred to as the “Christmas Star”. When the planets mark …
Read More »Shania Twain refers to the iconic song in Brand Pitt’s birthday tweet
Shania Twain sent a birthday message to Brad Pitt referring to her 1997 hit song. (Photo: Reuters / Le Basco) Shania Twain may not have been impressed by Brad Pitt, but is reconsidering her opinion on the birthday of the country’s star actor. Like Pitt’s 57th birthday on Friday, Tweeted …
Read More »Apple Play Wistron put on probation after exploited workers demolish building in India
For the second time in two months, Apple is putting on notice one of the companies hired to make the Paul iPhone to violate labor laws. Reuters, Bloomberg And others say Apple Play has placed Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron on “probation” – meaning it will not get a new business from …
Read More »Italy headed for the national lockdown for Christmas, New Year
Italy will be under a second coronavirus lockdown for more Christmas and New Year holidays. A Reuters report said Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the latest ban on Friday after days of discussions on how the government could bring a new surge in cases. “The situation is difficult across Europe. …
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