Within 24 hours of its launch, however, the restaurant raised close to $ 15,000 – and its biggest donation comes from a notable name. While most donations hold around the $ 20 mark, actor Russell Crowe donated $ 5,000. With the help of his full name, Crowe’s generous donation attracted …
Read More »France sends forces to the east of the Mediterranean to counter tensions between Greece and Turkey
Emmanuel Macron on Thursday ordered French troops in the eastern Mediterranean, where tensions have risen between Greece and Turkey over disputed waters. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warmly welcomed the move, tweeting on Thursday that Macron “was a true friend of Greece and also a fierce protector of European values …
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Credit: CC0 Public Domain Sugars and fats are the primary fuels that power every cell, tissue and organ. For most cells, sugar is the energy source of choice, but when nutrients are scarce, such as during starvation or extreme exertion, cells will switch to fat breakdown. The mechanisms by which …
Read More »What to know: A new fee could pay off your mortgage more expensively
Text size Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg With interest rates on historic leases, a new fee could make it more expensive to refinance your mortgage, experts say. Fannie Mae (ticker: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) announced a new 0.5% fee on limited cash-out refinances and cash-out refinances on Wednesday night. The …
Read More »This is the most common first COVID symptom, says study
Now that we’re five months into the pandemic, the most common symptoms of coronavirus are fairly well known. But we also know that they differ greatly from patient to patient, which can make the virus difficult to diagnose. Now, new research from a team of scientists at the University of …
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