Month: December 2020
Patient, 74, dies in suspected case of reinfection with coronavirus
Man fell seriously ill with COVID-19 in August but recovered, tested negative for virus three times, then once again showed symptoms that became fatal
Read MoreSketchy wants to replace boring textbooks with ‘Pixar-like’ videos
Studying for med school is tough. What if it was more Pixar-like? Sketchy, a visual learning platform, takes complex material that a med student might need to memorize for an exam, and puts the information in an illustrated scene. For
Read MoreSurvey finds harassment, discrimination ‘common’ at FEMA
More than a quarter of employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency say they have been harassed or discriminated against based on their gender or race.
Read MoreBiden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan pandemic aid bill
President-elect Joe Biden has swung behind a bipartisan COVID-19 relief effort. That comes as his top Capitol Hill allies cut their demands for a $2 trillion-plus measure by more than half.
Read MoreFormer French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing Dies, Age 94
The third president of the French Fifth Republic, Giscard d’Estaing expanded his nation’s use of nuclear power and high-speed rail, but lost his bid for a second term. (Image credit: TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreCzech Republic says it will open diplomatic office in Jerusalem
Israel fetes country’s decision to become second EU member state to establish official mission in the city; Prague says its positions on peace process remain unchanged
Read MoreTrump rants against election results for 46 minutes in new video post | TheHill – The Hill
Trump rants against election results for 46 minutes in new video post | TheHill The Hill Trump talks of ‘another four years’ during White House Christmas reception CNN Trump has already left the building, but there’s lots we can do while waiting
Read MoreThe essential COVID-19 vaccine FAQ
The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and the need for face masks, hand-washing and social distancing remain. But the possibility of at least one vaccine being ready in December offers hope of a reachable goal at the end of a devastating year.
Read MoreSwamped hospitals scramble for pandemic help
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses.
Read MoreAmazon’s Fire TV Cube adds support for two-way video calls via a connected TV
Amazon in September announced it was bringing video calling support to its Fire TV platform. Today, the company says two-way video calling is now available with its Fire TV Cube devices (2nd gen.) The new feature will allow customers to
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