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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Hundreds dead in Iran after consuming methanol thinking it was coronavirus protection

More than 300 people have died and a further 1,000 have fallen ill in Iran after consuming methanol in the belief that it will protect them against the coronavirus, according to local media.
Fake remedies have spread across Iranian social media, with methanol simply the latest supposed cure. As an Islamic nation, the consumption of alcohol is banned, but bootleggers have distributed industrial alcohol.
“Other countries have only one problem, which is the new coronavirus pandemic,” said Dr. Hossein Hassanian, an adviser to Iran’s Health Ministry who claimed that the problem could be more severe than reported. “We have to both cure the people with the alcohol poisoning and also fight the coronavirus.”

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Bhagavan “Doc” Antle (far right) poses with his staff (left to right), Kody Antle, Moksha Bybee, and China York, in a pool used in his tiger show at Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina. Young cubs are a big part of the business; packages for playing and having photos taken with them run from $339 to $689 a person. At about 12 weeks old, cubs are considered too big and dangerous for tourists to pet.


Best Tourist Destinations of 2020

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

The country's largest national park is a cascading series of waterfalls, caves, and pools that are home to an enormous wildlife population. While summer's the most popular time to visit, the frozen cataracts are equally stunning come winter.

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A cowherd counted 48 cows on his property. But when he rounded them up, he had 50.

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Friday, March 27, 2020

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Unprepared for the Worst: World’s Most Vulnerable Brace for Virus

In an embattled enclave in Syria, doctors have seen patients die from what looks like the coronavirus but are unable to treat them because they lack beds, protective gear and medical professionals. A refugee camp in Bangladesh is so cramped that its population density is nearly four times that of New York City, making social distancing impossible. Clinics in a refugee camp in Kenya struggle in normal times with only eight doctors for nearly 200,000 people.
As wealthy countries like the United States and Italy struggle with mass outbreaks of the coronavirus, international health experts and aid workers are increasingly worried that the virus could ravage the world’s most vulnerable people: the tens of millions forced from their homes by violent conflict.

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The Zeitoun family (Thierry, Nathanael, Gabriel, and Yael) enjoy the view from their new building rooftop, in Jerusalem.

Best Tourist Destinations of 2020

Lake Powell, Utah

This reservoir on the Colorado River serpentines its way through through gorgeous canyons, creating stunning backdrops every turn you take.

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Sunny-side up, scrambled, or an omelet? It doesn't matter. They're all eggcellent.

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Senate, White House reach $2 trillion stimulus deal to blunt coronavirus fallout

Senate leaders and the Trump administration reached agreement early Wednesday on a $2 trillion stimulus package to rescue the economy from the coronavirus assault, setting the stage for swift passage of the massive legislation through both chambers of Congress. 

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced the breakthrough on the Senate floor around 1:30 a.m., after a long day of talks with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and other administration officials. 

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Best Pictures of 2019

The pool scene turns chaotic at the Caliente Tropics Resort in Palm Springs, California, during Tiki Caliente in May 2019. The annual event celebrates the love of tropical island living, with Tiki enthusiasts and collectors taking over the resort for the weekend to immerse themselves in a sensory-driven, escapist world that celebrates the music, art, clothing, and cocktails of Tiki culture.


Best Tourist Destinations of 2020

Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands

Every spring, 7 million tulip bulbs, daffodils, and hyacinths boom almost simultaneously, making this the most beautiful spring garden in the world. The bloom only lasts from March until May, so plan your trip accordingly.

PJ of the Day

What do you call a belt made out of watches? A waist of time.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

गुडी पाडव्याच्या च्या आणी नववर्षाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा


Taiwan says WHO ignored its coronavirus questions at start of outbreak

Taiwan accused the World Heath Organization of ignoring its questions at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, part of what it has long described as a pattern that puts it at risk because of Chinese pressure to exclude it from international bodies.
Taiwan is barred from membership in the WHO under pressure from China, which views it as a province rather than a state. It responded early to the coronavirus outbreak in China, and has had notable success in limiting contagion so far, with just two deaths and 215 cases.

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Fisherman Arnovis Guidos Portillo watches his daughter and son in their home in El Salvador. After reaching the U.S. together in May 2018, father and daughter were detained by immigration authorities and kept in different facilities for more than a month before being deported separately to El Salvador, where they reunited.

Best Tourist Destinations of 2020

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Head to this Indian Ocean archipelago for virtually deserted beaches and crystal-clear waters. The capitol's historic center, Stone Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that mixes East African, Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements.

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Don't worry if you miss a gym session. Everything will work out.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Japan PM Abe says postponing Olympics may be unavoidable

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday said a postponement of Tokyo Olympics would be unavoidable if the games cannot be held in a complete way because of the coronavirus pandemic.

He was commenting on the International Olympic Committee's plan to examine the situation over the next few weeks and make a decision, which could include the option to postpone.
“If it is difficult to hold (the Games) in a complete way a decision of postponement would be unavoidable as we think the athletes’ safety is paramount,” Abe said.

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How Uber Started


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Best Picture of 2019

Fourteen-year-old Danila holds a baby alpaca near Huaylillas in the highlands of northern Peru.


Best Tourist Destinations of 2020

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

This Navajo canyon was completely shaped by wind and water. When shafts of light beam in, it's total magic.

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I used to hate facial hair but then it grew on me.

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Global Coronavirus Infections Exceed 270,000

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections globally crossed 270,000 on Saturday and deaths topped 11,000, even as more governments resorted to drastic measures to contain the spread. 
President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for New York on Friday evening, unlocking federal funding and assistance for the state, which has the highest number of infections in the country. The decision came after Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all nonessential businesses to close and urged residents to stay indoors to the greatest extent possible. 

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Best Photos of 2019

A World Health Organization team checks the temperature of seven-year-old Confirme Masika Mughanyira in Vayana town, a small village two hours from Butembo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Confirme lost both her parents, her older brother, and her younger sister to Ebola. As the only survivor in her family, she's now in the care of relatives.

Best Tourist Destinations of 2020

Dead Sea, Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank

This salt island in the Dead Sea is just one of many unique and beautiful sights it has to offer. Not to mention, it's in the middle of one of the most historically (and currently) significant regions of the world.

PJ of the Day

Why was the snowman looking through a bag of carrots? He was picking his nose.

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Making of Potato Chips

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