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Scientists in China say they have found a new virus that is similar to the swine flu that caused a pandemic in 2009. Named G4 EA H1N1, the virus is similar to the swine flu that caused a pandemic in 2009 and possesses “all the essential hallmarks of a candidate pandemic virus”, according to the …

Global deaths from coronavirus have surpassed 500,000 in a grim new milestone, as some countries continue to grapple with the first wave. More than 10 million global COVID-19 cases have been reported, according to the latest official figures, with the respiratory infection being particularly dangerous for the elderly. While the overall death rate has flattened …

Two weeks ago, clashes in the high altitude Galwan Valley left 20 Indian soldiers dead with unconfirmed reports of Chinese casualties. Qiao Liang, a retired air force major general and military theorist, wrote on WeChat the chances of an all-out war were low but China needed to be more prepared. He said: “We should not overestimate India’s …

The Senate passed a bill on Thursday that places sanctions on individuals, entities, and banks that help facilitate greater Chinese control over Hong Kong. Senator Kevin Cramer (R., N.D.), a co-sponsor of the legislation, blocked the bill’s passage last week at the request of the White House. The bill was amended with minor “technical” changes …

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Wednesday that seeks to strengthen the nation’s child welfare system in order to reduce the need for vulnerable children to be placed in foster care and encourage permanent adoptions. “The best foster care system is one that is not needed in the first place,” the president said in his …

Russell Crowe’s kids decided to isolate away from their movie star dad for a completely relatable reason: Access to takeout. Appearing remotely on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” Wednesday, the Oscar winner explained that he’s quarantining in the Australian outback and asked his two Sydney-based sons, Charles, 16 and Tennyson, 13, if they wanted …

The two brothers at the heart of the Jussie Smollett hate crime saga are walking back their decision to not testify against the disgraced actor, saying Thursday they plan to continue to cooperate with investigators.  Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, who claim Smollett paid them to stage a hate crime, announced late Wednesday the Chicago Police …

Goodbye, Dixie. Amid calls for the removal of Confederate symbols and nostalgia prompted by the Black Lives Matter movement, the notoriously liberal country-music trio formerly known as Dixie Chicks have finally decided that “Dixie” had to die. Now simply the Chicks, bandmates Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire, who have sold some 33 million …

Four-time Pro Bowler Asante Samuel says he had a hand in making Bill Belichick one of the greatest coaches of all time. “Fun Fact: I made Belichick understand the cornerback position better and how to make plays in any coverage,” the former Patriots defensive back wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. “He never agreed with the …

The brothers who claimed they were paid to stage an attack against Jussie Smollett are now reportedly unwilling to testify against the actor. Chicago Police allege Abel Osundario and his brother, Ola, were paid $3,500 to jump Smollett in what the actor feigned was a racist and homophobic attack against him back in January 2019. …