Peter Russell

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CDC revises coronavirus guidance to acknowledge that it spreads through airborne transmission

5 years ago

The CDC cited published reports that demonstrated “limited, uncommon circumstances” in which people with the virus infected others who were more than 6 feet away.
“In these instances, transmission occurred in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces that often involved activities that caused heavier breathing, like singing or exercise,” the CDC said.
The agency added that it is “much more common” for the virus to spread through larger respiratory droplets that are produced when somebody coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes.

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Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah dies at age 91

5 years ago

Kuwait’s emir, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, was the oil-rich country’s leader since 2006.
He had been its top diplomat for 40 years, including during Saddam Hussein’s invasion.

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The ‘black hole’ of unemployment benefits: Six months into the pandemic, some are still waiting for aid

5 years ago

The coronavirus-fueled recession has stressed states’ ability to pay timely unemployment benefits, resulting in financial hardship for many families.
Sam Fornasiero, Brett Lawrence and Sam Thornton waited months.
They’re among thousands. Nearly 400,000 people who received their first benefit payment in July had waited at least 70 days, according to Labor Department data.

Big potential, but challenges to overcome: A look at offshore wind in the U.S.

5 years ago

At the moment, the offshore wind sector in the U.S. is small.
Other parts of the world, such as Europe, boast a more developed industry.

How ‘green chemistry’ could have a big part to play in the future

5 years ago

Chemicals play an important role in modern society.
If not used in a responsible way their effect on the natural world can be harmful.

Dow rebounds more than 300 points on stimulus hope to end first losing month since March

5 years ago

Stocks cut gains in the final hour of trading after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to strike a coronavirus aid deal. The pair will continue talks as they try to craft a fifth package that could pass both chambers of Congress. The market soared earlier in the session after Mnuchin said lawmakers were giving the bill “a serious try.”

American Airlines moves ahead with 19,000 furloughs, but will recall workers if aid deal reached

5 years ago

American Airlines will move ahead with plans to furlough 19,000 workers on Thursday after talks for a national coronavirus aid package failed in Washington, but the airline is prepared to reverse course if a deal is reached, its CEO said.

Porsche is upbeat on China sales as automakers bet on luxury electric vehicles

5 years ago

The coronavirus pandemic has generally affected wealthier segments of the Chinese population less, while altering some consumer habits that are driving demand for luxury car brands such as Porsche.
Electric vehicles in the high-end segment are particularly in demand, several executives say.
However, Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of premium electric vehicle brand Polestar, says that even with growth in China, he expects the market will remain less than half of global sales.

Stock futures flat as investors brace for final quarter of 2020

5 years ago

The House of Representatives delayed the vote on a $2.2 trillion rescue package on Wednesday evening after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to strike a coronavirus aid deal; however, the pair said the conversation would continue.

Irish pubs get the nod to re-open after enduring one of the longest shutdowns in Europe

5 years ago

Under the original lockdown easing schedule, pubs were due to re-open in August but that had been pushed back repeatedly.
Pubs that serve food, as well as restaurants and hotels, re-opened in late June under restrictions.
The new rules will put all pubs on a relatively similar footing, requiring table service and limiting group sizes.
In cases where two-meter distancing isn’t possible, customers can only stay for 105 minutes and all customers must be off the premises by 11:30 p.m.

Peter Russell

CDC revises coronavirus guidance to acknowledge that it spreads through airborne transmission

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah dies at age 91

The ‘black hole’ of unemployment benefits: Six months into the pandemic, some are still waiting for aid

Big potential, but challenges to overcome: A look at offshore wind in the U.S.

How ‘green chemistry’ could have a big part to play in the future

Dow rebounds more than 300 points on stimulus hope to end first losing month since March

American Airlines moves ahead with 19,000 furloughs, but will recall workers if aid deal reached

Porsche is upbeat on China sales as automakers bet on luxury electric vehicles

Stock futures flat as investors brace for final quarter of 2020

Irish pubs get the nod to re-open after enduring one of the longest shutdowns in Europe

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