April 2020

Most Americans Lose Faith In Trump’s Pandemic Talks

Most Americans Lose Faith In Trump’s Pandemic Talks

April 29, 2020 7:54 am

Many Americans appear to be losing faith in what President Donald Trump says about the coronavirus pandemic.

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday, almost everyone rejected Trump’s remark that COVID-19 may be treated by injecting infected people with bleach or other disinfectants.

The April 27-28 public opinion poll found that fewer than half of all adults in the U.S. – 47% – said they were “very” or “somewhat” likely to follow recommendations Trump makes about the virus.

That is 15 percentage points lower than the number who said they would follow Trump’s advice in a survey that ran …

U.S. VP Mike Pence Visits COVID-19 Clinic Without Mask

U.S. VP Mike Pence Visits COVID-19 Clinic Without Mask

April 29, 2020 7:51 am
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who leads White House’s coronavirus task force, on Tuesday visited the Mayo Clinic without a mask.

This behavior not only violates the policy advocated by Pence’s task force, but also the clinic’s.

The medical facility requires all visitors to wear masks to avoid the spread of coronavirus, local media reported.

Online video showed Pence was surrounded by about 10 people, including a patient, who unlike him all were wearing masks.

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“As vice president of the United States, I’m tested for the coronavirus on a regular …

Breaking - IMF Approves $3.4b Loan For Nigeria

Breaking: IMF Approves $3.4b Loan For Nigeria

April 29, 2020 7:45 am

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Nigeria’s request for $3.4 billion loan to fight the devastating effect of the COVID-19.

The loan, which has a maximum repayment period of five years was approved by the Fund’s board Tuesday.

The emergency financial assistance was approved under the Rapid Financing Instrument to support the authorities’ efforts in addressing the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 shock and the sharp fall in oil prices.

It will also assist Nigeria to meet the urgent balance of payment needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read Also: IMF May Approve Nigeria’s $3.4 Billion Loan Today

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yoga porn 'Yoga Porn' Spices Up Americans’ Virus Home Confinement

‘Yoga Porn’ Spices Up Americans’ Virus Home Confinement

April 29, 2020 7:42 am
Sexy sports content appears to have long won viewers’ favour, with its popularity expectedly on the rise as greater immobility during the pandemic has raised quite a few general health concerns with many.

A fresh study by sportarly.co.uk has found that one of the most frequently searched sport-themed racy collocations in the US is currently “yoga porn”.

It topped the list of inquiries for saucy sports content, with over 60,500 Googling the term every month, while wrestling took a distant second spot with a little over 22,000 searches.

The rest of the list included gymnastics (9,900), bodybuilding (8,100), volleyball (6,600), …

Clinton To Biden - I Wish You Were U.S. President Now

Clinton To Biden: I Wish You Were U.S. President Now

April 29, 2020 7:08 am

Former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton endorsed Joe Biden’s White House bid on Tuesday.

But the endorsement came with a jab at incumbent Donald Trump.

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“I want to add my voice to the many who have endorsed you to be our president,” Clinton said during a live video conference with the former vice president.

“I wish you were president right now,” the former First Lady and Secretary of State said.

“Think of what it would mean if we had a real president not just somebody who plays one on TV,”

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PSG Boss Khelaifi, Ex-FIFA Scribe Valcke Face Trial

PSG Boss Khelaifi, Ex-FIFA Scribe Valcke Face Trial

April 29, 2020 7:05 am

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and FIFA’s former secretary general Jerome Valcke will face a corruption trial in September, the Swiss judiciary said.

The corruption case arose over the attribution of broadcasting rights.

The two will be tried in the southeastern Swiss city of Bellinzona along with a third, unidentified man.

They will be tried for criminal mismanagement, incitement to criminal mismanagement, falsifying documents and corruption, the federal criminal court said.

Al-Khelaifi, who is also the boss of Qatari television channel BeIN Sports, is suspected of giving inappropriate gifts to Valcke to secure broadcasting rights to prestigious events, including the …

Dybala Tests Positive For Coronavirus For Fourth Time

Dybala Tests Positive For Coronavirus For Fourth Time

April 29, 2020 7:03 am
Paulo Dybala has tested positive for coronavirus for the fourth time in just six weeks.

The Juventus forward confirmed to his 37.9million Instagram followers on March 21 that both he and girlfriend Oriana Sabatini had caught the disease.

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However, The Sun UK stated that Spanish programme El Chiringuito confirmed Dybala has had four tests across the last six weeks and the latest one was positive again.

 

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Child No.5 For Boris Johnson, Fiancee Symonds Gives Birth

Child No.5 For Boris Johnson, Fiancee Symonds Gives Birth

April 29, 2020 6:53 am

Carrie Symonds, fiancee of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, gave birth to a baby boy, today, the couple announced.

She delivered the baby at a NHS hospital in London on Wednesday morning.

A spokeswoman for the Prime Minister and his partner said both mum and baby are “doing very well”.

“The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning. Both mother and baby are doing very well

“The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team.”

The news comes three …

Bollywood Loses Veteran Actor, Irrfan Khan

Bollywood Loses Veteran Actor, Irrfan Khan

April 29, 2020 6:50 am

Bollywood star Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 53, after being admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday.

Khan, known internationally for roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic Park, was admitted to the intensive care unit of Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital with a colon infection.

Back in 2018, the Indian actor announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumour.

However, the news of his death was shared on Twitter by filmmaker Shoojit Sircar.

“My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall
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Trump Says US May Seek Damages From China Over Virus

Trump Says US May Seek Damages From China Over Virus

April 28, 2020 6:29 pm

US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that he may seek damages from China over the coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and spread around the world.

“We are not happy with China,” Trump said at a White House briefing. “We are not happy with that whole situation because we believe it could have been stopped at the source.

“It could have been stopped quickly and it wouldn’t have spread all over the world,” he said.

“There are a lot of ways you can hold them accountable,” Trump said. “We’re doing some very serious investigations as …

Should The Premier League Season Cancelled

Should The Premier League Season Be Cancelled?

April 28, 2020 6:28 pm

Will Liverpool get the chance to end their long wait for the Premier League title or will there forever be an asterisk against a season that remains unfinished due to coronavirus?

Premier League stakeholders are meeting on Friday to discuss the way forward, with widespread speculation over a potential June 8 restart.

With the Dutch Eredivisie already called off and the Belgian season in the balance, there have been calls for the English top-flight to draw a line under the season.

But the clubs remain committed to ending the 2019/20 campaign and there are compelling financial and legal ramifications to

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