It wasn't only humans who were hurt and terrified by the massive blast when a Beirut warehouse containing a highly explosive fertiliser went up in smoke, many animals ran for their lives. https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-53951675
BBC News
Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast
Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.
Trump’s America. It’s not safe. It’s not sane. It’s not healthy. It’s not getting better. And it won’t heal unless they make real changes. https://twitter.com/davenewworld_2/status/1299874056318210050
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Fifty Shades of Whey
Anti-masker in Alaska gets kicked out of Walmart & has a public meltdown https://t.co/wymrh10XZk
Photographer Dina Litovsky has been photographing the Amish on holiday since 2018. Hailing from as far as Indiana or Ohio, Amish and Mennonite families come to Pinecraft, Florida to spend their time off.
During the days and sometimes months that they spend together, they relax rules and come into contact with other Anabaptist communities. https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p08p2rws/where-the-amish-go-on-holiday
During the days and sometimes months that they spend together, they relax rules and come into contact with other Anabaptist communities. https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p08p2rws/where-the-amish-go-on-holiday
BBC Reel
Where the Amish go on holiday - BBC Reel
Photographer Dina Litovsky has been photographing the Amish on holiday since 2018. Hailing from as far as Indiana or Ohio, Amish and Mennonite families come to Pinecraft, Florida to spend their time off.
During the days and sometimes months that they spend…
During the days and sometimes months that they spend…
Many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections. Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota have recently reported record one-day increases in new cases while Montana and Idaho are seeing record numbers of currently hospitalized COVID-19 patients. https://reut.rs/32Ive5j
Reuters
U.S. coronavirus cases top six million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks
(Reuters) - U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed six million on Sunday as many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally.
The annual World Tango Championship is usually held in Buenos Aires, but this year it took place online because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Instead of competing in crowded dance halls, couples submitted video footage of them performing their intricate steps at home or in the street. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-53979666
Instead of competing in crowded dance halls, couples submitted video footage of them performing their intricate steps at home or in the street. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-53979666
BBC News
Tango competitors take to the living room floor
The Buenos Aires World Tango Championship took place online because of the pandemic.
Donald Trump is diving head-first into the latest eruption in the nation’s reckoning over racial injustice with a trip Tuesday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the objections of local leaders.
The city has been riven by protests since the Aug. 23 shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man hit seven times in the back by police. On the eve of his visit, Trump defended a teenage supporter accused of fatally shooting two men in Kenosha last week https://apnews.com/4a58a15c9955bb6312c1fbe42215110d
The city has been riven by protests since the Aug. 23 shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man hit seven times in the back by police. On the eve of his visit, Trump defended a teenage supporter accused of fatally shooting two men in Kenosha last week https://apnews.com/4a58a15c9955bb6312c1fbe42215110d
AP NEWS
Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump stood at the epicenter of the latest eruption over racial injustice Tuesday and came down squarely on the side of law enforcement, blaming “domestic...
Dr. Seema Yasmin is back to help answer 50 of the most popular coronavirus questions being searched right now. Do coronavirus symptoms come and go? Why is it called coronavirus? Has this virus been around before?
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Dr. Seema Yasmin Answers 50 of the Most Googled Coronavirus Questions | WIRED
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The New Guinea singing dog, an extremely rare breed, is best known for its unique barks and howls — it's able to make harmonic sounds that have been compared to the calls of a humpback whale.
Only around 200 captive singing dogs live in conservation centers or zoos, the descendants of a few wild dogs captured in the 1970s. The animals are severely inbred due to a lack of new genes. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/31/asia/singing-dog-found-in-wild-scn-trnd/index.html
Only around 200 captive singing dogs live in conservation centers or zoos, the descendants of a few wild dogs captured in the 1970s. The animals are severely inbred due to a lack of new genes. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/31/asia/singing-dog-found-in-wild-scn-trnd/index.html
CNN
Rare ‘singing’ dog, thought to be extinct in wild for 50 years, still thrives
Predecessors of a rare dog breed whose howl sounds a bit like a whale’s call are still living in the wild in West Guinea, Indonesia, analysis of DNA has found.
Add Lego to the list of companies that have benefited from people spending more time at home.
The Danish toy maker said Wednesday that sales jumped 14% in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period last year. CEO Niels Christiansen pointed to investments in e-commerce as crucial during a period in which retail stores where shut. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/02/investing/lego-sales-pandemic-trnd/index.html
The Danish toy maker said Wednesday that sales jumped 14% in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period last year. CEO Niels Christiansen pointed to investments in e-commerce as crucial during a period in which retail stores where shut. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/02/investing/lego-sales-pandemic-trnd/index.html
CNN
Lego sales are surging during the pandemic | CNN Business
Add Lego to the list of companies that have benefited from people spending more time at home.
For many of Europe's naturists, and the tens of thousands of swingers among them, Cap d'Agde has become a traditional summer destination, but a coronavirus outbreak here has shone an uncomfortable light on their alternative lifestyle.
France has seen a surge in infections, with 7,000 people recently testing positive in one day. The southern area of Hérault, and Cap d'Agde in particular, has seen some of the biggest numbers. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53978430
France has seen a surge in infections, with 7,000 people recently testing positive in one day. The southern area of Hérault, and Cap d'Agde in particular, has seen some of the biggest numbers. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53978430
BBC News
The nudists spreading coronavirus in a French resort
An outbreak of Covid-19 has hit 30% of those tested in the popular naturist village of Cap d'Agde.
"Tower, American 1997 - we just passed a guy in a jetpack," the pilot of American Airlines flight 1997 from Philadelphia told officials in the control tower as he approached LAX around 18:30 local time (01:30 GMT).
"Were they off to your left side or right side?" the controller responds, leading the pilot to say the person was 300 yards to the plane's left.
Within a minute, a pilot flying JetBlue Flight 23 also reported seeing a man fly past. As the controller advised the pilot to be cautious, he added "Only in LA", according to LiveATC.net, which records air-traffic control transmissions. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54004695
"Were they off to your left side or right side?" the controller responds, leading the pilot to say the person was 300 yards to the plane's left.
Within a minute, a pilot flying JetBlue Flight 23 also reported seeing a man fly past. As the controller advised the pilot to be cautious, he added "Only in LA", according to LiveATC.net, which records air-traffic control transmissions. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54004695
BBC News
Officials investigate 'guy in jetpack' seen flying near LA airport
"Tower... we just passed a guy in a jetpack," said the pilot while flying at an elevation of 3,000ft (915 meters).
A model often cited by top health officials dramatically raised its projections for US Covid-19 deaths Friday morning, predicting over 410,000 deaths by January 1 — which would mean another 224,000 Americans lost in just the next four months. https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-09-04-20-intl/h_ca110bcc10459d98ccd7c1a7e467b293
CNN
Key model predicts 410,000 US Covid-19 deaths by January
A model often cited by top health officials dramatically raised its projections for US Covid-19 deaths Friday morning, predicting over 410,000 deaths by January 1 -- which would mean another 224,000 Americans lost in just the next four months.
WHO figures from last week show that almost 88% of all deaths in Europe were among people aged 65 and over. And almost half of all deaths linked to Covid-19 globally have taken place in care homes, according to the Long-Term Care Covid (LTCcovid) network at the London School of Economics. https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-09-04-20-intl/h_da21cadc267ca893ffeee23d59c35b8b
CNN
It's the worst disaster of the pandemic. But WHO chief says our lack of concern shows "moral bankruptcy"
They are among the greatest victims of coronavirus, yet elderly people continue to be dismissed, despite growing evidence of the devastating effects the pandemic has had on them.
German pharmaceutical company CureVac says it is receiving a further 252 million euros ($298 million) to develop a coronavirus vaccine.
The company says its request for additional funding has been approved by Germany’s Ministry for Education and Research, provided certain milestones are reached. https://apnews.com/f46f42fc81fb17401b0c5f0902b06367
The company says its request for additional funding has been approved by Germany’s Ministry for Education and Research, provided certain milestones are reached. https://apnews.com/f46f42fc81fb17401b0c5f0902b06367
AP NEWS
The Latest: Drug maker gets money from Germany for vaccine
BERLIN -- German pharmaceutical company CureVac says it is receiving a further 252 million euros ($298 million) to develop a coronavirus vaccine. The company says its request for additional...
A US federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that the controversial National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance program exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden was illegal. The ruling stopped short of calling the program unconstitutional.
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said that the program, under which the NSA collected and analyzed bulk data provided by telecommunications companies, was in violation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and could have been unconstitutional. https://www.dw.com/en/nsa-snowden/a-54797779
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit said that the program, under which the NSA collected and analyzed bulk data provided by telecommunications companies, was in violation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and could have been unconstitutional. https://www.dw.com/en/nsa-snowden/a-54797779
Deutsche Welle
US court: NSA mass surveillance program exposed by Snowden was illegal
A federal court has ruled that the US intelligence’s surveillance program exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden was unlawful, and possibly unconstitutional.
Police Don’t Have Their Story Straight About the Killing of Michael Reinoehl
He'd been on the run since he was named as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a supporter of the far-right Patriot Prayer last weekend. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/y3zjnb/police-dont-have-their-story-straight-about-the-killing-of-michael-reinoehl
He'd been on the run since he was named as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a supporter of the far-right Patriot Prayer last weekend. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/y3zjnb/police-dont-have-their-story-straight-about-the-killing-of-michael-reinoehl
Vice
Police Don’t Have Their Story Straight About the Killing of Michael Reinoehl
He'd been on the run since he was named as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a supporter of the far-right Patriot Prayer last weekend.
Activist Michael Reinoehl was killed by police as they attempted to arrest him near Seattle Thursday night, hours after VICE News shared a conversation with him in which he appeared to admit that he shot a right-wing protester last weekend. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/v7g8vb/man-linked-to-killing-at-a-portland-protest-says-he-acted-in-self-defense
Vice
Man Linked to Killing at a Portland Protest Says He Acted in Self-Defense
"I could have sat there and watched them kill a friend of mine of color. But I wasn't going to do that."
The German Foreign Ministry announced new travel warnings late Wednesday for high-risk regions throughout Europe. In France, existing warnings will be extended to the island Corsica, Ile-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Travelers to Switzerland are warned against visiting the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, while the censure also applies to the Czech capital of Prague and parts of Croatia.
Additionally, the blanket travel warning for around 160 non-European countries will only be extended until the end of September, after which authorities will evaluate each country individually. https://p.dw.com/p/3iFkh
Travelers to Switzerland are warned against visiting the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, while the censure also applies to the Czech capital of Prague and parts of Croatia.
Additionally, the blanket travel warning for around 160 non-European countries will only be extended until the end of September, after which authorities will evaluate each country individually. https://p.dw.com/p/3iFkh
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus digest: Germany announces new travel warnings for European regions
The warnings were applied to several regions within France, as well as Geneva, Prague and parts of Croatia. Meanwhile, India saw another record daily case increase with nearly 96,000 new infections. DW has the latest.
Germany - The number of coronavirus infections is rising again significantly. After lockdown measures were eased in mid-July, around 300 to 500 new cases were reported each day, but now that figure has increased to 1,300 a day, even reaching more than 2,000 on one recent occasion. https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/cold-corona-comfort-germany-braces-for-the-second-covid-19-wave-a-dffa14d7-aab3-457c-9258-570f98b80fd6
www.spiegel.de
Cold Corona Comfort: Germany Braces for the Second COVID-19 Wave
In Germany, the number of coronavirus infections is once again on the rise, but the disease is killing fewer people. Still, epidemiologists warn that the pandemic could spin out of control again this winter.
Nature provided some relief Thursday for firefighters in East County, with less severe winds than expected and cooler temperatures ahead as crews continued to make progress against the Valley fire.
The blaze has charred 17,665 acres and destroyed at least 30 homes since it ignited Saturday in the Japatul Valley southeast of Alpine.
By Thursday evening, crews had the fire 35 percent contained as favorable weather conditions returned to the region. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2020-09-10/firefighters-report-progress-valley-fire-now-32-percent-contained
The blaze has charred 17,665 acres and destroyed at least 30 homes since it ignited Saturday in the Japatul Valley southeast of Alpine.
By Thursday evening, crews had the fire 35 percent contained as favorable weather conditions returned to the region. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2020-09-10/firefighters-report-progress-valley-fire-now-32-percent-contained
San Diego Union-Tribune
Valley fire has destroyed 30 homes, charred 17,665 acres; some residents allowed to return
The fire, which ignited Saturday in Japatul Valley, is 35 percent contained as firefighters continue to make progress