Month: September 2020

WWE legend Road Warrior Animal dead at 60 – New York Post
23Sep By No Comments
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WWE legend Road Warrior Animal dead at 60 – New York Post

WWE legend Animal, who was one half of the famed tag team known as the “Road Warriors” and “Legion of Doom,” has died, according to a post on his official Twitter account. He was 60. “At this time, we would like to confirm the passing of Joseph Laurinaitis aka Road Warrior Animal at the age of 60,” the Twitter post said. “The family is planning to release a statement later today. At this time we ask for you to keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers. #OhWhatARush.” WWE said it was “saddened” to learn of Animal’s passing and expressed condolences to his family. Animal and his tag team partner Hawk were two-time WWE tag team champions and were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. Hawk, real name Michael Hegstrand, died of a heart attack in 2003 at age 46. WWE legen...
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Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Sept. 23, 2020 – WDIV ClickOnDetroit
23Sep By No Comments
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Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Sept. 23, 2020 – WDIV ClickOnDetroit

DETROIT – The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 117,910 as of Tuesday, including 6,680 deaths, state officials report. Tuesday’s update represents 504 new cases and 15 additional deaths, including three from a Vital Records review. On Monday, the state totals were 117,406 cases and 6,665 deaths. New COVID-19 cases and deaths remain flat in Michigan. Testing has remained steady, with an average of more than 30,000 per day, with the positive rate between 2.5 and 3.5 percent. The state reported its highest one-day testing total with more than 41,000 diagnostic tests on Aug. 21. Hospitalizations are stable and the number of patients in critical care is near its lowest point since tracking, dating back to April. Michigan has reported 90,216 recov...
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A healthy sex life boosts long-term survival hopes for heart attack victims – CNN
23Sep By No Comments
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A healthy sex life boosts long-term survival hopes for heart attack victims – CNN

Many people stop having sex after a heart attack in the belief that it could trigger another episode, but research published Wednesday in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology says sex is good for survival rates. Researchers followed 495 couples for around 20 years and found that those who maintained or increased their frequency of sexual activity in the first six months after a heart attack had a 35% lower risk of death than those who stopped having sex or reduced their frequency. "Sexuality and sexual activity are markers of wellbeing," study author Professor Yariv Gerber of Tel Aviv University in Israel said in a press release. "Resumption of sexual activity soon after a heart attack may be a part of one's self-perception as a healthy, functioning, young and energetic perso...
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Maine CDC reports 25 additional coronavirus cases, 38 new recoveries – WMTW Portland
23Sep By No Comments
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Maine CDC reports 25 additional coronavirus cases, 38 new recoveries – WMTW Portland

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 25 additional cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday and no new deaths.The number of Mainers with COVID-19 who have died remains at 140.The 25 additional cases bring the total since the outbreak began in Maine to 5,171. Twelve of the new cases were in York County, which is at the center of several outbreaks.The Maine CDC said 4,445 people have recovered from the coronavirus, an increase of 38 since Tuesday.Active cases decreased from 599 on Tuesday to 586 on Wednesday.MAINE CORONAVIRUS DATA: Deaths: 140 Total Cases: 5,171 Confirmed cases: 4,643 Probable cases: 528 Cumulative positivity rate: 1.55% 14-day positivity rate: 0.5% Patients recovered: 4,445 Active cases: 586 ...
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Its Alive! 25-Ton Gundam Robot Moves for First Time in Yokohama – Yahoo! Voices
23Sep By No Comments
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Its Alive! 25-Ton Gundam Robot Moves for First Time in Yokohama – Yahoo! Voices

A 25-ton robot, inspired by the popular 1970s anime series Mobile Suit Gundam, has made its first moves in Yokohama, Japan. Footage tweeted on September 21 shows the giant Gundam robot moving its arms and legs before lunging into an impressive squat at Yamashita Pier. The robot is set to become the main attraction at Gundam Factory Yokohama, and was supposed to be officially unveiled on October 1, but the event has since been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: @yoshi115t/よっくん via Storyful
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Harry and Meghan urge action against hate speech ahead of US election – CNN
23Sep By No Comments
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Harry and Meghan urge action against hate speech ahead of US election – CNN

The couple, who now live in California, shared the remarks in a brief video message congratulating those who were named in this year's TIME 100 list of most influential people, aired in a virtual broadcast on ABC on Tuesday evening. They also honored the medical community and countless voices who are working to end injustice, according to representatives for the couple. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are alumni of TIME magazine's Time 100 list, having been named in 2018. Harry and Meghan called on viewers around the world to act with compassion in both the physical and digital worlds, use their voices, be engaged within their communities and the civic process, and care for one another, according to their representatives. "When one person buys into negativity online, the effects are felt...
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When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? – msnNOW
23Sep By No Comments
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When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready? – msnNOW

As much of America enters its seventh month of quarantine measures, more than 200,000 people have died from the coronavirus, and the mental and financial health of the country is wearing thin. Hopes of returning to normalcy are now pinned on one thing: finding a vaccine.  Developing, testing and distributing a vaccine is normally a years-long process, but the public need for a COVID-19 vaccine has triggered an unprecedented, accelerated response — so much so that the Trump administration dubbed its team tasked with delivering 300 million doses of a successful vaccine "Operation Warp Speed."  Efforts to rapidly test, manufacture and distribute a vaccine, however, have left some people skeptical of its safety. Public health officials, including the director of the Centers for Disease...
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