Why Kenyans get much less sick from corona than Europeans – Wel.nl

Why Kenyans get much less sick from corona than Europeans – Wel.nl

It remains a mystery to scientists: why does one die of corona, while the other does not even notice that he has had the virus. Sure, risk factors have been identified: age, weight, gender, and underlying conditions, but that only explains part of the story. The innate immune system may also play a role. About … Read more

Students Watch Teacher’s Death During Zoom Class

Students Watch Teacher’s Death During Zoom Class

Argentine professor had expressed concern because the symptoms of coronavirus did not pass. An Argentine teacher died suddenly, before the eyes of the students, when giving a virtual class through the Zoom platform. Paola de Simone, 46, had a degree in political science and international relations, specializing in human resources, and taught at the Universidad … Read more

United States may blacklist Chinese chipmaker SMIC | NOW

United States may blacklist Chinese chipmaker SMIC |  NOW

The United States is considering blacklisting SMIC, China’s largest chipmaker. This would make it very difficult for the company to do business with American companies. A White House spokesman said on Friday that discussions are currently underway on the possible listing of SMIC on the blacklist. The administration of US President Donald Trump has long … Read more

THE BALL – Darwin is already training at Seixal (photos) (Benfica)

THE BALL – Darwin is already training at Seixal (photos) (Benfica)

PASSION CONTINUES AT HOME The particular moment we live in determines the permanence of people at home, in addition to the closing of all commercial stores, dramatically altering people’s habits when it comes to reading and accessing information. In this moment of great difficulties for everyone, we are working 100% to continue to keep you … Read more

Writing down your PIN can be expensive – Wel.nl

Writing down your PIN can be expensive – Wel.nl

An 88-year-old woman had written down her PIN on a small note to be sure. She kept the note and pass in the same place. The woman had let in someone posing as an employee of an energy company. Subsequently, money was withdrawn twenty times with her bank card within two days. In this way, … Read more

Asphalt in sunny weather is more polluting than the cars that drive over it – Wel.nl

Asphalt in sunny weather is more polluting than the cars that drive over it – Wel.nl

Not only cars pollute the air with their nasty exhaust fumes, the asphalt they drive over also creates a lot of fine dust. Sometimes even more than the traffic itself. That is stated in a study in Science Advances popped up. Especially when it is sunny, many dangerous substances are released. “We discovered that the … Read more

United States: in New York, workers remain in the carafe

United States: in New York, workers remain in the carafe

Max Katzenberg had to lay off his 60 employees within hours. “It’s a disaster”, blurted out this owner of two trendy Brooklyn restaurants, Olmsted and Maison Yaki, at tables usually reserved several weeks in advance. But he had no other choice, the closures being imposed by the measures of “social distancing” in an attempt to … Read more

Argentina expects the economy to contract 6.5% in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic

Argentina expects the economy to contract 6.5% in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic

Reuters Journalists Minutes to read 1 — BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina has cut its economic forecast for 2020 sharply due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a government analysis that expects the economy to contract by 6.5 this year as activity falters due to lockdown measures in the country and weak global demand. The … Read more

MEPs call for new sanctions against Russia

In response to the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, more than a hundred MEPs are calling for sanctions against those accused of attacking opposition activists and journalists in Russia. – In an open letter to the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, Joseph Borrell, published on Friday, MEPs from various EP groups … Read more