The second-highest rainfall that’s swamped China in more than a half-century has fueled new questions about the world’s biggest hydroelectric facility, billed as helping to tame floodwaters. Since last month, at least 141 people have died and around 28,000 homes have been damaged in the Yangtze River region, affecting virtually all of mainland China. Vice Minister of Emergency Management Zheng …
THE price of physical oil barrels traded in Asia has slipped after Chinese demand cooled following a record purchasing spree. Spot premiums of Russian ESPO crude — favored by Chinese refiners due to the shorter export time — have more than halved since last month, while medium-sour Upper Zakum oil from the U.A.E. recently sold …
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If ‘stupid’ crowds and business owners continue to ignore social distancing rules despite hospitalizations reaching their lowest since March 18 Bars and restaurants in New York City can service people on an outdoor basis But Cuomo said on Monday too many were ignoring social distancing rules Large crowds continue to gather at some bars, and …
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CHICAGO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The union representing pilots at Delta Air Lines <DAL.N> said Monday that 2,235 pilots volunteered for an early departure package ahead of a Sunday deadline. In May, Delta and the Air Line Pilots Association said they were working to avoid furloughs of roughly 2,300 pilots. On Friday, Delta told pilots it would …
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# Country, Other Total Cases New Cases Total Deaths New Deaths Total Recovered Active Cases Serious, Critical Tot Cases/ 1M pop Deaths/ 1M pop Total Tests Tests/ 1M pop Population World 14,745,026 +109,474 610,780 +2,211 8,792,897 5,341,349 59,701 1,892 78.4 1 USA 3,923,206 +24,656 143,486 +197 1,803,752 1,975,968 16,550 11,849 433 48,511,439 146,515 331,102,850 2 Brazil …
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Six months after the coronavirus appeared in America, the nation has failed spectacularly to contain it. The country’s ineffective response has shocked observers around the planet. Many countries have rigorously driven infection rates nearly to zero. In the United States, coronavirus transmission is out of control. The national response is fragmented, shot through with political …
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Rehab centers set up across Europe to treat long-term effects of coronavirus https://youtu.be/WMiXs0R_gEI Professional diver Emiliano Pescarolo contracted coronavirus in March and spent 17 days in hospital in the Italian port city of Genoa before being discharged on April 10. Now, three months later, the 42-year-old still experiences breathing difficulties. “Once back home, even after …
The U.S. reported more than 70,000 new coronavirus infections for second day in a row, as of Saturday. New cases are increasing in nearly all 50 states. 19 states hit their own record highs in average daily new cases. The U.S. reported 71,558 new Covid-19 cases Saturday, making it the second day in a row the nation …
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President Donald Trump insisted during an interview with Fox News Sunday that the U.S. has the “lowest mortality rate” from the novel coronavirus pandemic, even as anchor Chris Wallace fact-checked the claim, pointing out that the U.S. actually has one of the “worst” fatality rates. Trump has said multiple times over the past couple weeks …
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https://youtu.be/qjZvZAcHX1s Nueces County, Texas officials say 85 babies under the age of one have tested positive for coronavirus. Texas is experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases, and Nueces County has the fastest growth in new cases on average of any other metropolitan county, one official said. 8,100 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Nueces …