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in NEWSCoronavirus: Andy Burnham warns PM risks ‘fracturing national unity’
Image copyright PA Media Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says Boris Johnson faces a “fracturing of national unity” if he ignores the regions in the coronavirus outbreak. Mr Burnham said mayors had not been told the lockdown was being eased. Writing in the Observer, he warned that without additional support for the regions, there was […] More
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Kobe and Gianna Bryant knew the risks of flying, helicopter company says in legal filing
Bryant and his daughter “had actual knowledge of all of the circumstances, particular dangers, and an appreciation for the risks involved and the magnitude thereof, and proceeded to encounter a known risk, and voluntarily assumed the risk of the accident, injury, and damages,” lawyers for Island Express wrote in the filing. The company said the […] More
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in BUSINESSoil marketing companies: Fitch Ratings says higher risks to Indian oil marketing firms’ standalone profiles
NEW DELHI: Standalone credit profiles of India’s oil marketing companies are at greater risk of downward revision due to the coronavirus-induced drop in demand and refining margins, and their continued investments, Fitch Ratings said on Monday. However, the Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan […] More
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Kawasaki-like disease: Coronavirus risks for children
Image copyright Getty Images There are concerns about a severe inflammatory symptoms in children that could be linked to coronavirus. So what does this mean for how we understand the risks of coronavirus in young people? What were the concerns? An urgent alert was issued to GPs after several children presented with symptoms similar to […] More
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As Quebec revises reopening dates, government risks adding uncertainty to uncertain times
Quebec Premier François Legault spent two days last week outlining an ambitious timeline to reopen elementary schools, daycares and several sectors of the province’s economy by the end of the month. “Life must go on,” he declared at the time. Since then, his plan has unravelled somewhat, adding uncertainty to an already uncertain situation. On Monday, […] More
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in NEWSCastor oil to induce labor: Risks and dangers
Over the years, people have tried many different methods to help induce labor naturally, from eating spicy food to bouncing on an exercise ball. Some people may be tempted to try castor oil as a means to help induce labor. Those who consider using castor oil to induce labor should try to find out about […] More
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in NEWSEurope risks botching its big plans to rescue the economy
The European Union economy will shrink by a record 7.5% this year, the European Commission warned Wednesday, and the drop could be even more precipitous across the 19 countries that use the euro. It’s a much steeper decline than the region suffered following the 2008 global financial crisis, and a more pessimistic outlook than forecast […] More
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Support small businesses with gift cards — but know the risks
Dean Smith (center) with Shannon Leedy (right) and Joanne Farrugia (left) at their JaZams toy store in Princeton, New Jersey. Photo: Martha Esch During the coronavirus pandemic, gift cards are nothing short of a lifeline for some small businesses. “Every bit helps,” said Dean Smith, a co-owner of Jazams, a boutique toy store with locations […] More
