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Decline in new US virus deaths may be temporary reprieve

Decline in new US virus deaths may be temporary reprieve

The number of deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. has fallen in recent weeks to the lowest level since late March, even as states increasingly reopen for business. But scientists are deeply afraid the trend may be about to reverse itself.
Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk; O may help, A hurt

Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk; O may help, A hurt

A genetic analysis of COVID-19 patients suggests that blood type might influence whether someone develops severe disease.
Calls for Romania's president to reject gender studies ban

Calls for Romania's president to reject gender studies ban

BUCHAREST, Romania — Dozens of protesters gathered Thursday in Romania's capital to express their opposition to a law banning the teaching of gender studies in the country’s schools and universities.
'Life has to continue': Using sensors to track health risks in post-COVID world

'Life has to continue': Using sensors to track health risks in post-COVID world

CALGARY — A University of Calgary researcher says key cards, lanyards with sensors and wrist devices similar to Fitbits could help make schools and workplaces safer as people adjust to living with the novel coronavirus.
TSN says Kayla Grey has network's full support, regrets 'unclear' statement

TSN says Kayla Grey has network's full support, regrets 'unclear' statement

TORONTO — TSN says anchor Kayla Grey has the network's full support, and it regrets issuing an "unclear" statement last week after a user on social media engaged in what the network calls "reprehensible attacks on her character.
Review: Oumou Sangaré's 'Acoustic' shows passion, commitment

Review: Oumou Sangaré's 'Acoustic' shows passion, commitment

Oumou Sangaré, “Acoustic” (No Format!) Even if you don’t understand a word, it’s clear that Mali’s Oumou Sangaré is not singing about anything slight or frivolous.
Review: String quartet with Yo-Yo Ma wows again on 2nd album

Review: String quartet with Yo-Yo Ma wows again on 2nd album

Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile, "Not Our First Goat Rodeo” (Sony Music Masterworks) The success of the first album from this string band in 2011 showed there's a large potential audience for something different.
Sam Roberts Band, Marie-Mai and Shad part of RBC Bluesfest drive-in concert series

Sam Roberts Band, Marie-Mai and Shad part of RBC Bluesfest drive-in concert series

An array of Canadian musicians spanning various genres are taking the stage at a weekend drive-in concert series on the Ottawa River.
Review: Very hip, very haunted house in 'Should Have Left'

Review: Very hip, very haunted house in 'Should Have Left'

C'mon. Everyone knows that when you rent a vacation house online, you read the reviews first.
Jason Mraz to give earnings from new album to social justice

Jason Mraz to give earnings from new album to social justice

NEW YORK — Jason Mraz has a new album coming out and he wants everyone to buy it and love it. But he's not going to make a penny on it.
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