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Apr72021 by adminNo Comments

Iran sets new record for virus infections amid holiday surge

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Iran has shattered its daily record for new coronavirus infections for the second consecutive day, with 20,954 new cases reported on WednesdayByThe Associated PressApril 7, 2021, 10:00 AM• 1 min readTEHRAN, Iran -- Iran has shattered its daily record for new coronavirus infections for the second consecutive day, with 20,954 new cases reported on Wednesday.The country is in the midst of one of the most severe surges of the coronavirus to date, following a two-week public holiday for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which drove millions to travel to vacation spots across the country and congregate in homes in defiance of government health guidelines.For months, Iran has struggled to curb the worst outbreak of the coronavirus in the Middle East. Wednesday's case count brought the total number of...

Mar112021 by adminNo Comments

Tesla’s China-made Model Y takes off despite holiday car sales slump

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A Model Y vehicle displayed at a Tesla flagship store on Jan. 4, 2021 in Shanghai, China.Gao Yuwen | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Tesla's Model Y is getting off to a solid start in China, less than three months since deliveries began.The mid-size SUV was the third best-selling electric car in February at 4,630 vehicles, according to data released Wednesday by the China Passenger Car Association. Taking January into account, the data showed the car was the ninth-best seller among new energy vehicles, a category that includes electric cars.Tesla announced on New Year's Day its China-made Model Y would begin deliveries at a price that Chinese media said was 30% cheaper than previously announced.The Model Y was popular even though car sales typically fall during the week-long Lun...

Dec242020 by adminNo Comments

Worried Morocco bans parties to stem holiday virus spread

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Morocco has imposed a curfew, closed restaurants in major cities and banned public and private gatherings for three weeks to curb the spread of the virusByThe Associated PressDecember 24, 2020, 9:56 AM• 1 min readRABAT, Morocco -- Morocco has imposed a curfew, closed restaurants in major cities and banned public and private gatherings for three weeks — including the usually festive New Year's Eve — to curb the spread of the virus.The curfew between 9 p.m and 6 a.m went into effect Wednesday night and is set to last until Jan. 13.All restaurants in the cities of Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir and Tangier must close for that period, according to government orders this week. Elsewhere, restaurants, coffee shops, shops and supermarkets will have to close at 8 p.m.Morocco has reported more than ...

Dec162020 by adminNo Comments

UK still plans to ease restrictions on holiday gatherings

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Britain's planned easing of restrictions around family gatherings over Christmas across the U.K. looks set to be retained despite a sharp spike in new coronavirus infections that’s raised fears of another coronavirus surge in the new yearBy PAN PYLAS Associated PressDecember 16, 2020, 10:08 AM• 3 min readLONDON -- Britain's easing of restrictions for family gatherings over Christmas looks like it's still on despite a sharp spike in new coronavirus infections in the last few weeks that's raised fears of a new wave of infections and deaths in the new year.Britain's communities secretary, Robert Jenrick, said further discussions will take place on Wednesday between leaders from the four nations of the U.K. about the planned relaxation. However, he gave no indication that a change would be ann...

Nov302020 by adminNo Comments

What to stream: Celebrity holiday specials

Entertainment

Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Mariah Carey, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, BTS, The Weeknd, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett and more big names in music are taking part in a number of holiday specials. Here's a list of the holiday specials set to arrive in November and December. Advertisement 'Disney Holiday Singalong' -- ABC Katy Perry, BTS and Pink will perform during the 2020 Disney Holiday Singalong, which airs Monday at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. The special will also feature the Broadway casts of The Lion King and Aladdin, the North American touring company of Frozen, Andrew Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Ciara, Chloe X Halle, Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr. and Kerry Washington. Ryan Seacrest will host the hourlong musical event. 'CMA Country Christmas' -- ABC Countr...