Education Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the governmental task force tackling Covid-19, announced today (20 October) that Singapore may enter Phase 3 of its reopening by the end of this year. This will only happen if community cases remain low. If new clusters emerge, the timeline may have to be …
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You can’t solo security COVID-19 game security report: Learn the latest attack trends in gaming Access here A month from now, gamers will begin getting their hands on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. And after a few weeks with the Xbox Series X, I’m ready to move on …
Read More »People With This Mutation Can’t Smell Stinky Fish
Researchers in Iceland have identified a new mutant superpower — but the genetic trait probably won’t be granting anyone admission to the X-Men. A small contingent of the world’s population carries a mutation that makes them immune to the odious funk that wafts off fish, according to a study of …
Read More »Which States Have the Most Financially Responsible People?
During the economic reshuffling occurring during the coronavirus recession, many people are asking themselves whether the professional and personal benefits of living in the most expensive areas of America are really worth it. Many people who are now free to work remotely are considering moving to other areas of the …
Read More »For Older People, Reassuring News in the Statin Debate
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, already one of the most popular medications worldwide, may become even more widely used as evidence grows of their safety and value to the elderly and their potential benefits beyond the heart and blood vessels. Among the latest are reports of the ability of several leading statins …
Read More »After Criticism, C.D.C. Reverses Covid-19 Guidelines on Testing People Who Were Exposed
Here’s what you need to know: The C.D.C. reverses its guidance on testing for people who were exposed to the virus and aren’t showing symptoms. Emails by a former top Trump health official and his science adviser show efforts to silence the C.D.C. Trump acknowledged that distribution of an authorized …
Read More »How to Meet New People, Even at a Distance
A retired teacher, a Midwestern minister and a mother of two teenagers all dial into a Zoom room. For the next 90 minutes, they do something their typical adult lives don’t usually afford them a chance to do: listen to others’ perspectives, and have others listen to them. And after …
Read More »NZXT launches $699 Starter PC to get more people gaming
GamesBeat Summit Watch every session from the annual event On Demand Watch Now We still don’t know many of the details about the next generation of game consoles. The prices, the release dates, and the launch lineups are all still mysteries. It’s enough to drive anyone into the arms of …
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Here’s what you need to know: The C.D.C. changes testing guidelines to exclude those exposed to virus who don’t exhibit symptoms. The Trump administration ordered hospitals to report data to H.H.S. or risk losing funding. At the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump acknowledges the pandemic’s human toll. ‘No second chances’: …
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