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[ad_1] men 2017, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. The official death toll as a result of the storm is 64. But be aware of the longer-term consequences (devastated infrastructure, overwhelmed hospitals) and the death toll rises into the thousands. When we look closely at these numbers, we also see something …

[ad_1] Pre-existing social inequalities contributed to the UK posting the highest Covid death rates in Europe, a leading public health authority said, warning that many children’s lives would be permanently ruined if the problem is not addressed. Sir Michael Marmot, known for his landmark work on the social determinants of …

[ad_1] GRAMérard Houllier was my partner. It was a strange relationship in some ways, but it was a great relationship that got better the longer it lasted. There was a little love for men about it. We appreciated and loved each other. It was very family oriented. He cared about …

[ad_1] The ambient music emanating from the Brexit talks has become more upbeat. Let’s hope the tune remains upbeat in the few days left to close a deal. For No Deal will not only have serious negative consequences for Britain and the European Union. It would be a setback for …

[ad_1] Vaccinating the entire UK population against COVID-19 could take up to a year, even without interruption, leading scientists have said. Sir Jeremy Farrar, director of the Wellcome Trust and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), said the scale of the vaccination program “should not be …

[ad_1] In his first speech since the Electoral College confirmed Joe Biden’s electoral victory, the president-elect said Donald Trump refused to accept the will of the people in an “unprecedented assault” on American democracy. After the speech, Biden ignored questions from the media about the FBI investigation into his son …

[ad_1] For the jester from Leicester, the last laugh. Grabbing her six-year-old daughter, Sofia, after a 9-3 win over Ronnie O’Sullivan, who bizarrely failed in a bad-tempered Scottish Open final, Mark Selby lived up to his mischievous nickname when he discussed a slightly surreal victory with the six-time world finalist …

[ad_1] Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola backs Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, insisting there is ‘no doubt’ his former assistant is still the best man to lead the Gunners forward. Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta is struggling after a five-game winless streak in the league Arteta was assistant coach at Manchester City with …

[ad_1] Negotiators are trying to secure the release of 300 students after their school was attacked by men armed with AK-47s. The Government Science High School, a boarding school for boys, was attacked Friday night, according to the governor of Nigeriais Katsina State, Aminu Masari. About 300 of the students …

[ad_1] Johnson let Hancock announce the new restrictions. The prime minister faces another politically difficult decision in the coming days on a post-Brexit trade deal. On Monday, negotiators from Britain and the European Union resumed talks in Brussels, amid some tentative signs of progress. If Johnson reaches a deal, he …