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Month: April 2020

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As a Nurse, Ive Got Nothing But SupportBut My Heart Breaks for the Patients I Serve

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ShareTweetPin Perhaps it’s because I’m a registered nurse working the bedside of this virus, but I feel like I’ve seen plenty of information about what it’s like for healthcare workers fighting this COVID-19 fight. I’ve seen stories about violence towards people in scrubs out there, but personally I’ve received nothing but support and encouragement. Most of my friends know about our struggles with personal protective equipment (PPE), be it the fears it will run out or the frustration with the ever-changing guidelines of safety by the CDC. People have seen…

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Killer of Bangladesh independence leader arrested after 45 years on run

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Ex-military captain one of dozens sentenced to death for murder of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Police in Bangladesh have arrested a fugitive killer of the countrys independence leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, nearly 45 years after the brutal assassination, the countrys home minister has said. Abdul Majed, a former military captain, was arrested in the capital, Dhaka, Asaduzzaman Khan said, adding that the arrest was the biggest gift for Bangladesh this year. Majed publicly declared his involvement after the killing, and had reportedly been hiding in India for many years. It was…

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Pre-school edtech startup Lingumi raises 4m, adds some free services during COVID-19

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At these difficult times, parents are concerned for their children’s education, especially given so much of it has had to go online during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what about pre-schoolers who are missing out? Pre-school children are sponges for information but don’t get formal training on reading and writing until they enter the classroom when they are less sponge-like and surrounded by 30 other children. Things are tougher for non-English speaking children who’s parents want them to learn English. Lingumi, a platform aimed at toddlers learning critical skills, has now…

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Musician Christopher Cross calls coronavirus ‘possibly the worst illness I’ve ever had’

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(CNN)Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross revealed on social media that he tested positive for coronavirus. “I’m not in the habit of discussing medical issues on social media,” Cross said Friday on Facebook and Instagram. “But I do so in hope this will help other people to understand how serious and how contagious this illness is.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christopher Cross (@itsmrcross) on Apr 3, 2020 at 8:00am PDT “For those of you who still do not believe the COVID-19 virus is real, or think it is…

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These Harry Potter-Themed Zoom Backgrounds Will Transport You To Hogwarts

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Warner Bros. Pictures The 10 Best ‘Harry Potter’ Zoom Backgrounds To Add Some Magic To Your Hangouts By Daffany Chan Updated: March 25, 2020 Virtual conferencing tools make it easier to stay connected while practicing social distancing during the spread of coronavirus. Many people are using Zoom to tune into their workplace or classroom and stay on top of things this spring. If you’re looking to add a personal flair to your video calls and impress your coworkers, you can add a unique backdrop to your conference room. Here are…

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One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack

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In May 2019, WIRED joined the One Free Press Coalition, a united group of preeminent editors and publishers using their global reach and social platforms to spotlight journalists under attack worldwide. Today, the coalition is issuing its eighth monthly “10 Most Urgent” list of journalists whose press freedoms are being suppressed or whose cases demand justice. Here’s April's list, ranked in order of urgency: 1. Last year he endured 16 days in Evin prison for his tweets and was released on bail. 2. Philippines)Editor facing potential detention arrested again March…

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One Of Darwin’s Theories Of Evolution Is Proven True. Here’s How That Can Protect Endangered Species

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More than a century after his death, researchers have proved that one of Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution is true. Now, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests that a subspecies may be considered the early phases of speciation, or the evolution of one animal to a new species. Laura van Holstein, a PhD student in Biological Anthropology at St John’s College, University of Cambridge, analyzed data gathered over centuries by naturalists from around the world in an effort to understand more fully the role of subspecies in evolution. A…

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Men are more dangerous to other road users than women, new study shows

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(CNN)Male drivers are more dangerous to other road users than their female counterparts, a new study published Monday shows. The researchers looked into six vehicle types — bikes, cars/taxis, vans, buses, trucks and motorcycles — and found that men were more dangerous to other road users in five out of the six categories. Male car and van drivers were twice as dangerous to others as women per kilometer driven. This is even higher among truck drivers, at four times, and male motorcyclists posed more than 10 times the risk that…

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Pete Davidson’s Exes Are Hanging Out Together Now! – Perez Hilton

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OMG did they start a club or something?? It seems two of Pete Davidson‘s exes have now crossed paths — which, if you think about it, given the sheer number of famous women in Hollywood he’s dated recently, was bound to happen sooner or later. Though we are a little surprised it happened during the current health crisis… However, Kaia Gerber and Margaret Qualley didn’t just meet — they are apparently now friends! The Marc Jacobs model and the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood star were spotted hanging out on Tuesday despite the call…

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