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[ad_1] These retired nurses and many others were in urgent demand this year to fight Covid-19. From left to right: Mary Milliard, Evelyn Ochoa-Celano, Juliana Morawski. Courtesy of Mary Millard / John Tabaniag / CNN Juliana Morawski has realized that she most likely will not be able to work in …

[ad_1] A man wears a face mask while sitting on a boardwalk bench on January 2, 2021 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Mark Makela / Getty Images / AFP WASHINGTON – The United States on Saturday recorded its highest number of coronavirus cases on record in a day, with more than …

[ad_1] Kane Tanaka, born 1903, smiles as a nursing home celebrates three days after her 117th birthday in Fukuoka, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo on January 5, 2020. Kyodo via Reuters / archive FUKUOKA – Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest person born the same year as the Wright …

[ad_1] The PSC is hopeful that the Tokyo Olympics will move forward amid the pandemic Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – January 3, 2021 – 1:24 p.m. MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) expects the delayed Tokyo Olympics to go ahead this year. This having recognized that many countries, including …

[ad_1] PARIS – Countries around the world tightened restrictions on their populations on Saturday to combat a resurgence of the coronavirus, as the European Union offered to help pharmaceutical companies expand vaccine production to improve “bottlenecks” in distribution. From local curfews to liquor bans and outright shutdowns, governments are trying …

[ad_1] Pierre Cardin revolutionized the world of fashion with his visionary creations and turned his name into a global brand that generates profits. PARIS – French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who died earlier this week at the age of 98, was buried on Saturday in a private ceremony at the …

[ad_1] Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo celebrate their seventh year as dating Kapuso stars Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo celebrated their seventh anniversary as dating today, January 2. On Instagram, Jennylyn and Dennis shared separate posts about the special occasion. Dennis uploaded a short video collage of his dinner with …

[ad_1] Teimour Radjabov won the last game of Day 1 of the Airthings Masters final to clinch the first set and leave Levon Aronian needing to win Sunday’s quick game to force a $ 60,000 title tiebreaker. The day started with three tense draws before Levon lived to regret turning …

[ad_1] The United Nations is commemorating the first International Epidemic Preparedness Day on Sunday, underscoring the need to learn lessons from the coronavirus pandemic and urging greater solidarity within and between countries in dealing with future health emergencies. “This first-ever celebration of International Epidemic Preparedness Day falls at the end …

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is seeking a new $ 300 million loan from the World Bank to purchase vaccines for COVID-19, according to documents from the multilateral lender seen by the Inquirer on Saturday. In response to the loan request made last November, the bank allowed the government …