BERLIN (AP) – The German government has unveiled a tongue-in-cheek ad calling for unlikely heroes in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic: humble bed potatoes. 90 second video posted The online post begins with Saturday when an older man comes back remembering his ‘service’ to the country when he was …
Read More »Ancient coffins in Egypt, statues found in Sakkara unveiled
Cairo (AP) – Egyptian antiquities officials on Saturday discovered at least 100 ancient coffins in a huge Pharaonic necropolis south of Cairo, some with mummies, and announced the discovery of as many as 40 gold statues. Colorful, sealed sarcophagi and statues that were buried about 2,500 years ago were displayed …
Read More »Trump left the Southeast Asia Summit for the third year in a row
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) – President Donald Trump left the summit with his Southeast Asian allies for the third year in a row on Saturday, as rival China prepares to increase its influence in the region with comprehensive free trade deals. National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said Trump regrets being unable …
Read More »Wearing a mask can help you catch the virus
NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. health officials are taking a new step to encourage Americans to wear masks: they’re emphasizing recent research that protects the person who wears a mask. First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people to wear masks because of the evidence that it prevents …
Read More »Trump speaks on ‘whirlwind speed’ covid vaccine efforts: Live News | United States
Globally, more than 52 million people have contracted COVID-19 and at least 1,290,000 have died, according to Johns Hopkins University. News of a successful Pfizer vaccine has given people hope, although its price and availability are still being debated as U.S. States rush to buy ultra-cold freezers for storage. US …
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