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Grim record: US overtakes Italy in Covid-19 death toll as fatalities go past 20,000

Grim record: US overtakes Italy in Covid-19 death toll as fatalities go past 20,000 The US has become the country with most coronavirus fatalities in the world after the death toll exceeded 20,280 people and surpassed Italy's numbers, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Italy, which remained atop the grim rankings for weeks, has so far registered 19,468 deaths, with third-placed Spain reporting 16,480 people killed by the virus. The US has taken the lead after recording around 2,000 lethal cases from Covid-19 on each of the last four days - eventually crossing the single-day milestone on Friday. The Big Apple has remained the nation's hardest-hit city, with death toll there reaching 8,627. Also on rt.com ...

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NHL star Colby Cave dies aged 25 after suffering brain bleed

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NHL star Colby Cave dies aged 25 after suffering brain bleed Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave has died at the age of 25 after suffering a bleed on the brain earlier this week, his family have announced. The Oilers announced the news in a statement from Cave's wife, Emily. "It is with great sadness to share the news that our Colby Cave passed away early this morning," the statement read. "I (Emily) and both our families are in shock but know our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends, the entire hockey community, and many more. "We thank everyone for their prayers during this difficult time." Rest in peace, Colby Cave. ? https://t.co/oHBUdNAGII— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 11, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com...

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes California close to Nevada border

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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes California close to Nevada border A 5.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Yosemite National Park, along the California-Nevada border. Occurring at a depth of six miles (10km), the quake hit shortly after 7:30am on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. Its epicenter was around 90 miles (144km) southeast of Lake Tahoe, just north of the sprawling Yosemite National Park. Also on rt.com The Big One: Fear of catastrophic quake grows in California as dormant fault line moves for 1st time in 500yrs Yosemite draws upwards of four million visitors per year, but is currently closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The region had been hit by a number of quakes i...

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China sends virologists & aid to Russia ahead of its Covid-19 peak

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China sends virologists & aid to Russia ahead of its Covid-19 peak Just out of its own fight against the coronavirus, China has sent several tons of medical supplies as well as a team of virologists and doctors that will share their firsthand experience with their Russian colleagues. Invited by the city authorities of Moscow, the Chinese medical team boarded their flight on Saturday, Russia’s consulate in Harbin, China said. The task force is comprised of “renowned Chinese virologists and doctors who have huge clinical experience and practical knowledge,” the consulate stated. © Russian Consulate in Harbin ...

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Lotto tickets are OK, but not seeds? Residents baffled after Michigan bans purchases of ‘non-essential’ items

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Lotto tickets are OK, but not seeds? Residents baffled after Michigan bans purchases of ‘non-essential’ items Michigan residents and local businesses are furious over a new rule, purportedly aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus, which bars them from buying and selling seeds – now deemed a “non-essential” item. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced in a public address that “essential” businesses such as grocery stores will be restricted in what they are allowed to offer to their customers. The policy, the governor argued, is meant to limit unnecessary foot traffic in public spaces exempt from the state-wide shutdown. “If you’re not buying food, medicine, or other essential items, you should not be going to the store,” she said. Big-box retailers s...

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What will happen to India’s economy if coronavirus lockdown isn’t lifted until May?

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What will happen to India’s economy if coronavirus lockdown isn’t lifted until May? With India set to extend the lockdown that was due to end next week in an effort to prevent the further spread of Covid-19, global consulting firm McKinsey & Co has warned that the measures could come at a great cost. In its recent report, the consultancy considered three possible scenarios for the country’s economy, depending on how long the restrictions stay in place. The decision to prolong the lockdown, announced on Saturday, renders the prediction with the mildest impact (10 percent contraction in the first quarter) impossible, as it was predicated on the measures being lifted on Tuesday. Also on rt.com Nationwide lockdown c...

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Real opposition? Labour’s Starmer stands up for NHS workers… but gets slammed for being late & doing it on Twitter

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Real opposition? Labour’s Starmer stands up for NHS workers… but gets slammed for being late & doing it on Twitter Labour leader Keir Starmer has been accused of political theatrics after firing off an angry tweet about the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. Some have asked – maybe he should do something about it then? The internet fracas began after Health Secretary Matt Hancock stressed that UK healthcare workers fighting Covid-19 should use face masks and other medical garments “in line with the guidelines: no more and no less.” He insisted that there was enough personal protection equipment (PPE) for medical personnel – but only if the equipment is worn in adherence with current protocols. Labour’s newly-appointed leader took off...

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The tooth is out there: Former foe Marcos Maidana shows off trophy tooth he claims came from fight with Floyd Mayweather (PHOTO)

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The tooth is out there: Former foe Marcos Maidana shows off trophy tooth he claims came from fight with Floyd Mayweather (PHOTO) Hard-hitting former title holder Marcos Maidana has brandished a gold-mounted tooth he purportedly punched out of Floyd Mayweather's mouth during a fight in 2014 in which he was accused of biting the undefeated champion's fingers. Maidana’s scrap with Mayweather in September 2014, when the Argentine threatened to end the American’s long winning run before losing by unanimous decision, provoked controversy in the aftermath as the champion accused the challenger of biting his hand and dismissed whispers that he had lost a tooth during the fight. Now the colorful Maidana, who is plotting a return to the ring after six years out...

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India’s coronavirus lockdown prolonged beyond existing deadline

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India’s coronavirus lockdown prolonged beyond existing deadline Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown which was set to end next Tuesday, Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has confirmed. The measure comes after several states reportedly urged Modi not to end the restrictions, despite concerns that they have badly affected millions of poor people who migrated from large cities to the countryside. Commenting on the announcement, Delhi’s chief minister said: “India’s position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early.” He warned that “all gains would be lost” if the lockdown was lifted. India has reported 7,600 Covid-19 cases so far, with 249 fatalities. 774 people have recovered, according to the latest Johns...

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Ali vs Tyson? All this and more as virtual gaming takes over after global sporting calendar grinds to a halt

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Ali vs Tyson? All this and more as virtual gaming takes over after global sporting calendar grinds to a halt With the majority of the world deprived of live sport for the foreseeable future, fans are increasingly turning their attentions to the world of eSports and virtual reality to fill the void and get their next competitive fix. Esports, for the unaware, takes the world of sport from the physical world and transplants it to the virtual domain, and can provide fans with answers to a menagerie of age-old sporting questions. Would Mike Tyson beat Muhammad Ali? Or how would 'Iron Mike' fare against the devastating power of a prime George Foreman? These questions are being addressed currently in the virtual eWorld Boxing Super Series, where Tyson has...

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