A cousin of Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham-Carter wanted by the US authorities for allegedly helping a Russian oligarch evade sanctions will face an extradition hearing next May. Graham Bonham-Carter, 62, faces charges of wire fraud for allegedly funding American properties bought by Oleg Deripaska and attempting to expatriate his artwork in the US. Bonham-Carter […]
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COVID-19 Booster Now or in the Fall? Why You Shouldn't Wait – TIME
A new version of Omicron, BA.5, is now responsible for more than half of new infections in the U.S. No one seems safe from being able to catch it: not even vaccinated people or those who have gotten COVID-19 in the past. That’s because this virus is different enough from the original version—and even from […]
Continue readingGreens threaten to block plan that would cut your power bill
The Greens are locked in a war of words with the federal government on whether proposed energy market intervention will compensate coal and gas companies. Greens leader Adam Bandt says his party won’t support the price caps designed to address soaring power prices, insisting asking taxpayers to compensate producers for any losses would be unfair. […]
Continue readingMayor Adams Launches COVID-19 Booster Campaign, Announces Additional Flexibility For NYC Businesses – nyc.gov
September 20, 2022 Video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8WMM9kajY Citywide Digital and Print Vaccination Campaign Launches to Encourage New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated and BoostedNYC Businesses Encouraged to Promote Vaccines, Boosters and Put in Place Own Policies as Private-Sector Mandate Becomes Optional Beginning November 1Parents Encouraged to Vaccinate, Boost Children Students as Vaccines Becoming Optional for Participation […]
Continue readingPakistan records 9 new COVID-19 cases – Xinhua
Source: XinhuaEditor: huaxia2022-12-12 15:12:00 ISLAMABAD, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) — Pakistan recorded nine new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the Ministry of Health said on Monday. According to data released by the ministry, the overall tally of infected people increased to 1,575,480 across the country after adding the new cases. A total of 30,635 people died of […]
Continue readingLA County gives out first-ever 'permanent unicorn license' to young girl who asked for a permit
Los Angeles County officials have granted the first ever ‘permanent unicorn license’ to a young girl who asked if she could have permission to house the mythical animal. A post shared to the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control’s Facebook page shows a letter from young Madeline who asked local leaders for the […]
Continue readingHouse passes defense bill ending COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members – PBS NewsHour
Support Intelligent, In-Depth, Trustworthy Journalism. Kevin Freking, Associated Press Kevin Freking, Associated Press Leave your feedbackWASHINGTON (AP) — A bill to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military and provide nearly $858 billion for national defense passed the House on Thursday as lawmakers scratch off one of the final items on […]
Continue readingFallout from Chris Smith's Sky News Christmas party scandal as wife Susie Burrell walks out
Chris Smith has apologised for his drunken behaviour towards female colleagues at the Sky News Christmas party and revealed he has checked himself into a mental health facility. He blamed alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder for his actions – the same excuse the veteran broadcaster used for inappropriate conduct at a 2GB Christmas party 13 […]
Continue readingIs the COVID-19 pandemic over, or not? – Harvard Health
Don’t want to go to bed? Dealing with bedtime procrastinationStruggling with migraine hangovers? Read thisDoes cannabis actually relieve pain — or is something else going on?Jump-start a healthier New Year with four holiday eating tipsSibling rivalry is normal — but is it helpful or harmful?Prostate cancer: How long should hormonal therapy last?Overeating? Mindfulness exercises may […]
Continue readingVirus season: Health officials expect cases of COVID-19, flu to rise in coming weeks – The Republic
An exterior view of Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ind., pictured, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Mike Wolanin | The RepublicLocal health officials say they are anticipating that cases of COVID-19, flu and other respiratory viruses will rise in the coming weeks as people spend more time indoors and gather for the holidays.The comments were made […]
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