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Viewpoints: GOP Needs To Act Quickly, Offer Alternative To The ACA; Why Won’t Lawmakers Listen To America About The Need ...

Editorial pages weigh in on these and other health care topics. The Wall Street Journal: Still Heading For The ObamaCare Exits Republicans think they can win on health care in 2020 by running against Medicare for All, and the facts about single payer are a …

Kyoto Animation, Ilhan Omar, Ricardo Rosselló: Your Thursday Briefing

(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up.) Good morning. We’re covering the Democratic split over impeachment, continuing protests in Puerto Rico, and an expected heat wave in the U.S. Lawmakers on Wednesday killed an attempt to impeach …

Trade Talks Are Stalled Over Huawei

Good Thursday morning. (Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.) Revived trade negotiations between the U.S. and China are said to have stalled again. One big problem, according to William Mauldin and Chao Deng of the WSJ: how much Washington should …

Ingraham: Why are we helping illegal immigrants when we can't help ourselves? - Fox News

Immigration crisis is putting Americans' health, well-being at risk. Fox News' Laura Ingraham addressed politicians who are putting America's health and well-being "at risk," specifically the government of California. "Over the …

First Edition: March 8, 2019

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Kaiser Health News: Despite Social Media, Generation Z, Millennials Report Feeling Lonely Connor Wilton moved here for the music scene. The 24-year-old singer-guitarist “knew zero …

Tekashi 6ix9ine admits to joining gang as he enters guilty plea

Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has pleaded guilty to nine crimes, saying he joined a violent New York City gang and helped others try to kill a rival gang member. The 22-year-old rapper – real name Daniel Hernandez – entered the plea last week.  …

Missing businessman steals $750k in Super Bowl ticket scam

A Georgia businessman is missing after allegedly scamming his friends, family, and mother out of $750,000 in exchange for non-existent Super Bowl tickets before skipping town. Ketan Shah, a businessman described as “squeaky-clean” by one of his victims, …

Super Bowl: Missing businessman stole $750k from community including his mum in ticket scam - The Independent

A Georgia businessman is missing after allegedly scamming his friends, family, and mother out of $750,000 in exchange for non-existent Super Bowl tickets before skipping town. Ketan Shah, a businessman described as “squeaky-clean” by one of his victims, …

Trump finally comments on Jussie Smollett attack: 'It doesn't get worse'

Donald Trump has called the attack on Empire star Jussie Smollett “horrible” and condemned the assault by two men who allegedly referenced the US president’s “MAGA” campaign slogan as they assaulted him.  Smollett, who is black and came out as gay in 2015, …

Thief filmed mugging a pastor has heart attack during attempted robbery -

Video footage shows the astonishing moment a thief suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to mug an evangelical pastor sitting in his parked car. The CCTV footage shows three men walk up to the pastor’s vehicle, located in a residential street in …

At least 42 killed in attack on refugee base in Central African Republic - The Independent

At least 42 people were killed in an attack on a Catholic mission sheltering 20,000 refugees in the Central African Republic, according to officials. The camp in the town of Alindao, around 300km east of the capital Bangui, was set on fire on Thursday …

Kevin Hart sends 'prayers' to Jussie Smollett after racist and homophobic attack: 'We have to do better&...

Kevin Hart has sent his best wishes to Jussie Smollett, who was attacked in what has been described as a hate crime. The musician and Empire star was approached by two men who yelled racial and homophobic slurs at him at approximately 2am on Tuesday, …

Michael Jackson family condemn Leaving Neverland documentary

Michael Jackson’s family have continued to condemn the controversial new documentary Leaving Neverland, despite the fact that the film hasn’t even been released yet.  HBO and Channel 4’s forthcoming four-hour documentary, which was screened at Sundance …

Leaving Neverland: Michael Jackson family condemn new documentary as 'public lynching'

Michael Jackson’s family have continued to condemn the controversial new documentary Leaving Neverland, despite the fact that the film hasn’t even been released yet.  HBO and Channel 4’s forthcoming four-hour documentary, which was screened at Sundance …

Michael Jackson family say Leaving Neverland documentary about child sex abuse claims is 'public lynching'

Michael Jackson's family have continued to condemn the controversial new documentary Leaving Neverland, despite the fact that the film hasn't even been released yet.  HBO and Channel 4's forthcoming four-hour documentary, which was screened at …

Commentary: Save the dream. Save Proposition 3.

As a health care navigator, I understand well how health insurance works with working-class and low-income people. And I know how important health care can be in our lives. My job is to educate and enroll people in the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. …

'Fake' Hitler paintings seized by German police in Berlin

Three watercolour paintings that were attributed to former Nazi leader Adolf Hitler have been seized by German police over suspicions that they are fakes.  The three works depict a river, a mountain landscape and a figure sat beneath a tree. All were …

Bryan Singer 'sexually molested underage boys', according to new claim

Several men have accused director Bryan Singer of sexual abuse, and detailed their alleged experiences in a brand new exposé. Fresh off of a Best Picture Oscar nomination for Queen musical Bohemian Rhapsody – which Singer directed until he was fired less …

Bryan Singer 'sexually molested underage boys', according to new claims

Several men have accused director Bryan Singer of sexual abuse, and detailed their alleged experiences in a brand new exposé. Fresh off of a Best Picture Oscar nomination for Queen musical Bohemian Rhapsody – which Singer directed until he was fired less …

Coronavirus - Somalia: Update on COVID-19 in Somalia (12th July 2020)

Download logo New cases confirmed today: 8 Benadir: 8 Male: 8 Female: 0 Recovery: 42 Death: 1 Total confirmed cases: 3,059 Total recoveries: 1,306 Total deaths: 93Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health & Human Services, Federal …

Coronavirus - Kenya: Distribution of Cases by County (12th July 2020)

Download logo The 379 positive cases are in:  Nairobi (209) Kiambu (49) Busia (38) Migori (19)  Mombasa (16) Kajiado (12) Uasin-Gishu (8) Lamu (6) Machakos (5) Nakuru (5) Narok (2) Wajir (2) Kisumu (2) Garissa (1) Isiolo (1) Kericho (1) Nyamira (1) Nyeri ( …

Coronavirus - African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (578,734) deaths (12,996), and recoveries (287,...

African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (578,734) deaths (12,996), and recoveries (287,563) by region: Central (40,443 cases; 834 deaths; 22,351 recoveries): Burundi (232; 1; 141), Cameroon (15,173; 359; 11,928), CAR (4,288; 53; 1,145), …

Coronavirus - Malawi: COVID-19 Daily Information Update (12th July 2020)

New cases: 103 Total confirmed cases: 2364 Total active cases: 1769 Total recovered: 557 Total number of tests conducted: 20657 Total deaths: 38Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Population, Republic of Malawi.

Coronavirus - Kenya: COVID-19 Update (12th July 2020)

Download logo Today, we have tested 7,050 samples, out of which, 379 people have tested positive for the virus. The cumulative number of tests conducted so far is now 215,037 and the total case load in the country stands at 10,105.Distributed by APO Group …

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 Situation Report for Nigeria (11th July 2020)

The COVID-19 Nigeria situation report for 11th July, 2020 has been published. Our daily COVID-19 situation reports provide a summary of the epidemiological situation & response activities in Nigeria. Download via: https://bit.ly/ …

Coronavirus - Uganda: Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Uganda is 1025

Download logo Results from COVID-19 tests done on 11 July 2020 - 12 new COVID-19 confirmed. The cumulative total confirmed cases of Ugandans are now 1,025. - 7 truck drivers: 5 from Malaba, 2 from Mirama Hills and Elegu - 5 Alerts and contacts: 2 from …

Spark Therapeutics Announces Updated Data on SPK-8011 from Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial in Hemophilia A at ISTH 2020 Virtual ...

All five participants in the 5x1011 vg/kg and 1×1012 vg/kg dose cohorts and seven participants in the 2×1012 vg/kg dose show an acceptable safety profile, stable and durable factor VIII expression and substantial improvement in annualized bleed …

Coronavirus - Rwanda: COVID-19 update (11 July 2020)

Total cases: 1,299 (+47) Tests: 180,320 (+4,060) Recovered: 663 (+28) Deaths: 4 (+1) Actives cases: 632Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda.

Coronavirus - Kenya: Use of KMTC Kwale for COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Facility

We appreciate KMTC for the good work they are doing in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. KMTC Kwale, like in other counties, have offered their institutions for use as quarantine and isolation facilities.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of …

Coronavirus - South Africa: COVID-19 statistics in South Africa (11th July 2020)

Test conducted - 2108570 Positive cases identified - 264184 Total recoveries - 127715 Total deaths - 3971 New cases - 13497Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health.

Coronavirus - Kenya: Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kenya is 9726

Coronavirus - Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update, 11th July 2020

Download logo Highlights of the situation report Fourty (40) cases tested positive for COVID-19. These include returnees from South Africa (6), Liberia (4), and 30 local cases who are isolated. The local cases consist of 13 Health Care Workers from Mpilo ( …

AMAG Announces Presentation of Ciraparantag Data at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

WALTHAM, Mass., July 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAG) today announced the poster presentation of data from two Phase 2 randomized, placebo-controlled, dose ranging studies which showed safety and efficacy of …

Coronavirus - African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (577,904) deaths (12,988), and recoveries (287,...

Download logo African Union Member States (54) reporting COVID-19 cases (577,904) deaths (12,988), and recoveries (287,011) by region: Central (40,381 cases; 834 deaths; 22,351 recoveries): Burundi (232; 1; 141), Cameroon (15,173; 359; 11,928), CAR (4,288; …

Coronavirus - South Africa: COVID-19 update for South Africa (11 July 2020)

A total of 51338 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. Regrettably, we report 111 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 3971. We send our deepest condolences. The number of recoveries is 127715 (48.4% recovery …

Coronavirus - Nigeria: COVID-19 case update for Nigeria (11th July, 2020)

664 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria: Lagos - 224 FCT - 105 Edo - 85 Ondo - 64 Kaduna - 32 Imo - 27 Osun - 19 Plateau - 17 Oyo - 17 Ogun - 17 Rivers - 14 Delta - 11 Adamawa - 10 Enugu - 7 Nassarawa - 6 Gombe - 3 Abia - 3 Ekiti - 3 31,987 confirmed 13,103 …

East Africa holds its ground as Africa’s fastest growing region, despite COVID-19 disruption

COVID-19 curbs East Africa’s growth, but still the strongest in the continent; Report calls for transition to higher value-added activities to build resilience to shocks. Economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed East Africa’s growth …

African Development Bank Regional Economic Outlook 2020: In West Africa, harnessing the youth workforce could speed ...

Download logo Growth in West Africa, poised to expand by 4.0 percent in 2020, now projected to contract by -2.0 percent in 2020; Demand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics increasing, though school enrolment, retention rates poor. West …

Vaginal Mesh Is Not Inert Resulting in Ongoing Damage to Muscles and Nerves

Polypropylene mesh causes acute, chronic inflammation that cause pelvic floor myalgia, hip adductor myalgia (groin pain), pudendal and obturator neuralgia SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The polypropylene …