The British government has announced an unprecedented rescue package of £ 1.57BN ($ 2BN) for the country’s arts and culture venues, including independent cinemas and theaters. The life preserver comes amid mounting panic that iconic British venues, such as Shakespeare’s Globe Theater and the independent Rio Cinema in Dalston, could …
Read More »Research Suggests Protective Effect of Influenza Vaccine Against COVID-19 Severity and Mortality
A new study involving more than 92,000 COVID-19 patients in Brazil shows that the odds of serious illness, ventilatory support requirement, and death are reduced with a trivalent recent flu shot. This seems to indicate that these vaccines should be used as widely as possible to reduce the risk of …
Read More »Hundreds of scientists say coronavirus is in the air, ask WHO to review recommendations: NYT
(Reuters) – Hundreds of scientists say there is evidence that the new, smaller particulate coronavirus in the air can infect people and are asking the World Health Organization to review the recommendations, the New York Times reported Saturday. . The WHO has said that coronavirus disease spreads mainly from person …
Read More »Dalai Lama turns 85 with mantra album
(Reuters) – The Dalai Lama bid for music chart stardom on Monday, when he turned 85, with the release of an album of mantras and teachings. FILE PHOTO: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama speaks to journalists in Geneva, Switzerland, March 11, 2016. REUTERS / Denis Balibouse / File Photo “Inner …
Read More »Tesla could continue hurting short sellers
With a market capitalization of more than $ 200 billion, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is the world’s most valuable automaker as of July 2. More than anything, the company’s shares have challenged the odds of famous short sellers, including Andrew Left of Citron Research and David Einhorn (trades, portfolio) of …
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