Air pollution linked to 15% of coronavirus deaths, says study

AFP 10/31/2020

Long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to 15% of COVID-19 deaths globally, according to research published Tuesday that highlights the health risks posed by greenhouse gas emissions. Previous research has shown how air pollution from…

Trump upbeat — despite polls and Covid spike — 10 days before vote

AFP 10/25/2020

LUMBERTON, United States –  An ebullient President Donald Trump cast his ballot early in Florida on Saturday and was plowing  through three swing state campaign rallies as he sought to close the gap with Joe Biden, with…

NBA eyes December start, 72-game season, Olympics: reports

AFP 10/24/2020

NEW YORK, United States  – The NBA is looking at starting a 72-game 2020-21 season in December and finishing in time for players to compete at the Tokyo Olympics according to multiple reports Friday. The Athletic and…

Clippers officially hire Tyronn Lue as head coach

AFP 10/21/2020

Five days after reports emerged that Tyronn Lue was finalizing a deal to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, the team confirmed the move Tuesday. While the Clippers didn’t announce the terms of the…

Hong Kong pink dolphins enjoy comeback as pandemic slows marine traffic

AFP 10/17/2020

Rare pink dolphins are returning to the waters between Hong Kong and Macau after the coronavirus pandemic halted ferries, but scientists remain deeply concerned about their long-term survival in one of the world’s busiest sea lanes. The…

Trump stumps in Florida, Georgia, countering signs of Democratic surge

AFP 10/17/2020

OCALA, Florida  – President Donald Trump fought Friday to recover from sinking election polls by campaigning in Florida with a hardline pitch to America’s right-wing, claiming that his Democratic opponent Joe Biden would deliver communism and a…

Lakers’ LeBron James named NBA Finals MVP

AFP 10/12/2020

LeBron James was named Most Valuable Player of the 2020 NBA Finals after powering the Los Angeles Lakers to their 17th championship with a victory over the Miami Heat. It’s the fourth time in four championship runs that James…

Lakers’ Green received death threats after NBA Finals miss

AFP 10/12/2020

ORLANDO – Los Angeles guard Danny Green said he wasn’t fazed to receive death threats on social media after missing a late three-pointer in the Lakers’ game-five loss to Miami in the NBA Finals. Green said he…

NBA returns to Chinese state TV after year-long blackout

AFP 10/10/2020

China’s state broadcaster ended a year-long blackout of NBA games on Saturday, citing “goodwill” from the US basketball competition following a row over Hong Kong pro-democracy protests. CCTV aired Game 5 of the NBA Finals series, where…

Thai health chief pushes cannabis cultivation

AFP 10/10/2020

BANGKOK—Thailand’s health minister helped plant cannabis seedlings on Thursday as the government nurtures plans to harvest the multibillion-dollar potential of medical marijuana. The kingdom in 2018 became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize medical marijuana,…

Microsoft to let employees work from home permanently: report

AFP 10/10/2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Software giant Microsoft will let employees work from home permanently if they choose to, US media reported on Friday, becoming the latest employer to expand work-from-home provisions prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. US tech…

Dragic ‘doubtful’ for Miami must-win NBA Finals game

AFP 10/09/2020

Goran Dragic remains doubtful for the Miami Heat’s must-win NBA Finals game-five clash with the Los Angeles Lakers, coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday. Dragic, who has not played since limping out of game one with a torn…

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