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FOX NEWS: Dr. Marc Siegel on whether coronavirus lockdowns actually saved lives

Dr. Marc Siegel on whether coronavirus lockdowns actually saved lives Data from Europe's COVID-19 outbreak shows the strictness of lockdowns had little to do with mortality rates; insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel.

FOX NEWS: Alan Dershowitz on whether receiving a coronavirus vaccine be mandated

Alan Dershowitz on whether receiving a coronavirus vaccine be mandated Constitutionally, it is not a debatable issue, says Alan Dershowitz, retired Harvard Law School professor and author of 'Guilt By Accusation.'

FOX NEWS: Former acting CDC director questions how to get people back to work while keeping them safe

Former acting CDC director questions how to get people back to work while keeping them safe CDC releases more guidelines on reopening; former acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser weighs in.

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus leads Work 'N Gear to donate scrubs, masks to first responders, other essential workers

Coronavirus leads Work 'N Gear to donate scrubs, masks to first responders, other essential workers A retail business that sells essential apparel and footwear brands for hardworking Americans in the health care, industrial and restaurant industries is now taking charge of an effort to help both its customers and employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tokyo's top prosecutor set to resign, media say, in blow to Japan PM Abe

Tokyo's top prosecutor was set to resign after a report that he gambled illegally during Japan's coronavirus state of emergency, media said on Thursday, in a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose support has been hit over his handling of the pandemic. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Zzudwv

China reports two new coronavirus cases for May 20 vs 5 day earlier

China recorded two new coronavirus cases for May 20, down from five a day earlier, the National Health Commission (NHC) reported on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3bMwrLb

U.S. to sell Taiwan $180 million worth of torpedoes

The U.S government has notified Congress of a possible sale of advanced torpedoes to Taiwan worth around $180 million, a move likely to further sour already tense ties between Washington and Beijing, which claims Taiwan as Chinese territory. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Tn3WgE

Lockdown Delays Cost at Least 36,000 Lives, Data Show

By BY JAMES GLANZ AND CAMPBELL ROBERTSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36gdxLA

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WPI8wE

As Virus Lingers in Michigan, a New Crisis Arrives: Flooding

By BY KATHLEEN GRAY AND JULIE BOSMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2AHAyva

FOX NEWS: Beards evolved so men could take punches to the head, study finds

Beards evolved so men could take punches to the head, study finds Men sporting big bountiful beards might have a reason to feel more confident — and not just because women might be more sexually attracted to guys who can grow them.

FOX NEWS: Going outside, sleeping and eating healthy are top ways Americans relax, study claims

Going outside, sleeping and eating healthy are top ways Americans relax, study claims Exploring the great outdoors is the most popular way Americans seek to improve their mental health, a new study has claimed.

FOX NEWS: Texas dad drives more than 1,000 miles to surprise daughter with Chick-fil-A for 19th birthday

Texas dad drives more than 1,000 miles to surprise daughter with Chick-fil-A for 19th birthday Just to be the dad who drives 1,000 miles, to stop at the door.

FOX NEWS: Boyfriend accidentally inscribes wrong message on birthday gift to girlfriend: 'I'm so dopey'

Boyfriend accidentally inscribes wrong message on birthday gift to girlfriend: 'I'm so dopey' This is why it’s always important to double-check your work.

FOX NEWS: Woman wears inflatable hippo suit to safely hug mom at retirement home: 'This is wonderful!'

Woman wears inflatable hippo suit to safely hug mom at retirement home: 'This is wonderful!' Sometimes, all you need is a hug from mom.

Australian states split over opening borders for domestic tourism

Australian state and territory leaders bickered on Thursday over whether to reopen internal borders, a major step to rejuvenating the country's A$80 billion ($50 billion) domestic tourism industry, as part of measures to ease coronavirus restrictions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TFBrv9

Ecuador's largest city eases quarantine as COVID-19 deaths decline

Ecuador's largest city allowed some businesses to reopen on Wednesday following a fall in daily deaths from the coronavirus pandemic that had for weeks required the city to remain in quarantine. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3gaCxbx

Mexico registers record one-day coronavirus death toll with 424 fatalities: health ministry

Mexico's health ministry on Wednesday registered 2,248 new coronavirus infections and an additional 424 fatalities, a record one-day death toll since the start of the pandemic. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XjmCiL

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes central Mediterranean Sea: EMSC

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck in the central Mediterranean Sea region early on Thursday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LI9KgL

Bolivia investigates health officials over ventilator deal after public outcry

Bolivian authorities on Wednesday fired the health minister and opened an investigation of potential corruption over allegations that officials bought ventilators at inflated prices, underscoring the global challenge to prevent graft in the coronavirus pandemic. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3cQcCnH

New Zealand opens bars as more curbs eased, four-day work week idea floated

Bars and pubs opened in New Zealand for the first time in months on Thursday, as restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus were eased further and the government looked to revive economic activity. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ZmRi5f