Johnson’s comments came after the announcement of plans for local authorities to have new powers to implement local blockades to respond to increases in coronavirus cases. Despite global criticism of the UK’s response to the pandemic, Johnson defended the government and insisted that “many things … went very, very well.” …
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The coronavirus relief program technically doesn’t expire until July 31, but next week will be the last week benefits are paid, because payments are only provided for weeks ending Saturday or Sunday. Unemployed Americans will continue to receive state unemployment benefits, but the fall of the $ 600 congressional increase, …
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(Bloomberg) – Follow Bloomberg on LINE messenger for all the news and business analysis you need. © Bloomberg People stand out on a viewing platform on Woomyeon Mountain in Seoul. Older children are more likely to spread Covid-19 within a home than younger children and adults, according to a new …
Read More »The United Arab Emirates will launch its first mission to Mars today. Here’s how to watch live.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will launch its first interplanetary mission today (July 19), and you can see the historic takeoff live. the Emirates Mars Mission, also known as Hope, is slated to launch on an H-IIA rocket from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center today at 5:58 pm EDT (2158 GMT; …
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With a week and a half to live in the bubble, downtown Los Angeles Lakers Dwight Howard has received attention for his escapes rather than what is more important to him as the NBA nears its restart: helping to his teammates on the court and help create positive change in …
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