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How Covid Origin Theories Are Hampering Our Ability To Prevent Next Pandemic
In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID.
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Joe Biden's "Vice President During Covid-19" Gaffe Draws Backlash
US President Joe Biden made another apparent gaffe during his speech at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit on Sunday.
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Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response
Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, including its use of fortress-like travel restrictions and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.
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COVID-19 Still A Global Health Threat, New Variant Under Scanner: WHO Chief
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus on Friday said though COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency for the world, it is still a 'global health threat' and a new variant of coronavirus is already under the scanner.
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Khakee The Bihar Chapter: Netflix, Neeraj Pandey Unveil New Crime Drama Series
Netflix India and Neeraj Pandey have announced a new crime drama series, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, that stars Karan Tacker, Avinash Tiwary, Ashutosh Rana, Jatin Sarna, Nikita Dutta, Ravi Kishan, Abhimanyu Singh, Anup Soni, Aishwarya Sushmita, Shraddha Das, and Vinay Pathak. Inspired by a true story, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter is set in the early 20...
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People Are More Pessimistic of Future Climate Action After COVID-19, Study Finds
A study on the temperament of the Spanish population regarding future climate actions taken up by the government and individuals has revealed that most of the Spanish population is pessimistic about the future climate actions after the pandemic. The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Univ...
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Ice Age’s Scrat Finally Gets to Eat the Acorn, as Shuttered Studio Blue Sky Bids Farewell to Franchise
With Ice Age: Scrat Tales out now on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, creators Blue Sky Studios — shuttered by Disney last April — have delivered their official swansong. But they are also bidding farewell to the franchise on “their own terms”, with a half-minute YouTube video in which Scrat finally bites into the Acorn.
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Money Heist Creator Álex Pina Developing Pandemic-Inspired Series for Netflix
Álex Pina, the creator Money Heist, has renewed his partnership with Netflix.
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Even Google Agrees There’s No Going Back to the Old Office Life
Google, Apple, and almost all other major tech firms are experimenting with the idea of hybrid workplaces as the COVID-19 restrictions forcing its employees to work from home are beginning to ease.
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Google Mandates Weekly COVID-19 Tests for People Entering US Offices
Google is temporarily mandating weekly COVID-19 tests for any person entering Google offices or facilities in the US, the tech giant said.
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Morbius Release Date Delayed to April 1 Over Omicron Concerns
The release date of the Jared Leto superhero movie Morbius has been delayed from January 28 to April 1, due to concerns around the Omicron variant. Morbius to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English in Indian cinemas.
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Rise Conference Calls Off 2022 Event Citing COVID-19 Fears
Rise, a major tech conference scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in March, has been cancelled and will return in 2023, organisers said in a fresh blow to an international business hub that has embraced China's "zero-Covid" strategy.
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Indian Epidemiologist In Advisory Group For Origins Of Covid-Like Pathogens
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, a leading Indian epidemiologist, has been named to an expert group launched by the WHO that will examine origins of emerging and re-emerging pathogens of epidemic and pandemic potential, including SARS-CoV-2.
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Microsoft Employees Saw 10 Percent Increase in Average Workweek During Pandemic, Study Reveals
The coronavirus-induced pandemic forced the world to adapt to a new normal and organisations across the globe transitioned to a work-from-home setup. While this allowed for people to work from the safety and comforts of their homes, a study revealed that remote work has its fair share of pitfalls too. To determine its effects and long-term conseque...
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Fast & Furious 9 Box Office Crosses $700 Million Ahead of India Release
F9 is the first Hollywood movie to gross over $700 million (about Rs. 5,197 crores) at the box office worldwide since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Fast & Furious 9 India release date is September 3 in cinemas.
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How Covid Origin Theories Are Hampering Our Ability To Prevent Next Pandemic
In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID.
-
Joe Biden's "Vice President During Covid-19" Gaffe Draws Backlash
US President Joe Biden made another apparent gaffe during his speech at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit on Sunday.
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Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response
Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, including its use of fortress-like travel restrictions and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.
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COVID-19 Still A Global Health Threat, New Variant Under Scanner: WHO Chief
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus on Friday said though COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency for the world, it is still a 'global health threat' and a new variant of coronavirus is already under the scanner.
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Khakee The Bihar Chapter: Netflix, Neeraj Pandey Unveil New Crime Drama Series
Netflix India and Neeraj Pandey have announced a new crime drama series, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, that stars Karan Tacker, Avinash Tiwary, Ashutosh Rana, Jatin Sarna, Nikita Dutta, Ravi Kishan, Abhimanyu Singh, Anup Soni, Aishwarya Sushmita, Shraddha Das, and Vinay Pathak. Inspired by a true story, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter is set in the early 20...
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People Are More Pessimistic of Future Climate Action After COVID-19, Study Finds
A study on the temperament of the Spanish population regarding future climate actions taken up by the government and individuals has revealed that most of the Spanish population is pessimistic about the future climate actions after the pandemic. The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Univ...
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Ice Age’s Scrat Finally Gets to Eat the Acorn, as Shuttered Studio Blue Sky Bids Farewell to Franchise
With Ice Age: Scrat Tales out now on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar, creators Blue Sky Studios — shuttered by Disney last April — have delivered their official swansong. But they are also bidding farewell to the franchise on “their own terms”, with a half-minute YouTube video in which Scrat finally bites into the Acorn.
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Money Heist Creator Álex Pina Developing Pandemic-Inspired Series for Netflix
Álex Pina, the creator Money Heist, has renewed his partnership with Netflix.
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Even Google Agrees There’s No Going Back to the Old Office Life
Google, Apple, and almost all other major tech firms are experimenting with the idea of hybrid workplaces as the COVID-19 restrictions forcing its employees to work from home are beginning to ease.
-
Google Mandates Weekly COVID-19 Tests for People Entering US Offices
Google is temporarily mandating weekly COVID-19 tests for any person entering Google offices or facilities in the US, the tech giant said.
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Morbius Release Date Delayed to April 1 Over Omicron Concerns
The release date of the Jared Leto superhero movie Morbius has been delayed from January 28 to April 1, due to concerns around the Omicron variant. Morbius to release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English in Indian cinemas.
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Rise Conference Calls Off 2022 Event Citing COVID-19 Fears
Rise, a major tech conference scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in March, has been cancelled and will return in 2023, organisers said in a fresh blow to an international business hub that has embraced China's "zero-Covid" strategy.
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Indian Epidemiologist In Advisory Group For Origins Of Covid-Like Pathogens
Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, a leading Indian epidemiologist, has been named to an expert group launched by the WHO that will examine origins of emerging and re-emerging pathogens of epidemic and pandemic potential, including SARS-CoV-2.
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Microsoft Employees Saw 10 Percent Increase in Average Workweek During Pandemic, Study Reveals
The coronavirus-induced pandemic forced the world to adapt to a new normal and organisations across the globe transitioned to a work-from-home setup. While this allowed for people to work from the safety and comforts of their homes, a study revealed that remote work has its fair share of pitfalls too. To determine its effects and long-term conseque...
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Fast & Furious 9 Box Office Crosses $700 Million Ahead of India Release
F9 is the first Hollywood movie to gross over $700 million (about Rs. 5,197 crores) at the box office worldwide since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Fast & Furious 9 India release date is September 3 in cinemas.
