German researchers will test whether universal basic income can work by distributing about $ 1,400 a month to a group of people for three years. The German experiment for the Institute for Economic Research will involve 1,500 people at random across the country, although only 120 will receive the money, …
Read More »Wearing face masks can be ‘very dangerous’
Sweden’s top infectious disease expert has opposed recommending face masks to the general population – claiming it is “extremely dangerous” if people believe the coverage will only stop the spread of the coronavirus. Anders Tegnell, chief epidemiologist at the Swedish Public Health Agency, has repeatedly expressed skepticism that face masks …
Read More »Dalvin Cook, Vikings reach impasse on contract talks
EAGAN, Minn. – Negotiations over a contract extension between Dalvin Cook and the Vikings in Minnesota have reached an accident, several league sources told ESPN. By removing changes, Cook, 25, is set to play out his $ 1.33 million rookie deal last year. Minnesota expected an expansion to be completed …
Read More »Elephant species lost to science since 1968 rediscovered
A small elephant species species that has been lost to science for more than half a century has reappeared in the Horn of Africa, according to new research. The Somali sengi, a monogamous animal similar to porcupines, elephants and manatees, but only a few inches long, has not been observed …
Read More »COVID-19 outbreak linked to a wedding in Maine
More than two dozen COVID-19 cases have been linked to a wedding reception in Maine, officials said. The outbreak occurred after the Aug. 7 celebration at the Big Moose Inn in Millinocket, according to the state Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Millinocket Regional Hospital confirmed 28 cases linked to …
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