Treasury to name small businesses receiving government loans
There were 429 non-profit businesses that received loans of more than $150,000, including nine that got more than $5 million. The data from the SBA show that in North Carolina, almost 122,000 loans were completed in the state as of June 30.
7/07/2020

Valtteri Bottas wins season-opening Austrian GP
Just days after the initiative was launched, former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was widely condemned for his comments on racism. Formula One said in a statement that 4,032 tests of drivers, teams and personnel were conducted between June 26 and July 2.
7/07/2020

Accused Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell moved to New York jail
USA prosecutors have asked a NY judge to schedule a court appearance on Friday for Ghislaine Maxwell , authorities said. She is now being held at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn.
7/07/2020

Australia Locks Down Border Between Two Biggest Film Production Hubs
Lock and mass test: On Saturday, Andrews placed 3,000 people in nine public housing towers in Melbourne under "hard locks". The border closure comes at a time when the entertainment had begun to turn a corner.
7/07/2020

RIP Ennio Morricone (1928 - 2020)
A statement from the family said Morricone "has preserved to the last full lucidity and great dignity". I saw him about a year ago and he seemed strong, he was conducting at the O2 (Arena in London).
7/07/2020

India's Foremost Science Academy Calls ICMR's August 15 Vaccine Deadline 'Unfeasible'
Moreover, data collected in one phase must be adequately analysed before the next phase can be initiated. Currently, more than 140 vaccines are undergoing various stages of development across the globe.
7/07/2020

Australia to shut state border as Melbourne infections surge
The permits would made made available to "anyone who feels they will be impacted too much" by the closure. Today Victoria reported 127 new cases - the highest ever daily increase since the pandemic began.
7/07/2020

Masahiro Tanaka hit by Giancarlo Stanton line drive during simulated game
Two days after suffering what looked like a scary injury, news was good for New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka . Thanks again for all the words of encouragement! The 31-year-old will be placed in MLB's concussion protocol.
7/07/2020

World Health Organization finally admits China didn't report about coronavirus outbreak
December 31, 2019: Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, China, reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, Hubei Province. The updated timeline of WHO's response to Covid-19 posted this week covers events up to June 26.
7/07/2020

World Health Organization halts trials of hydroxychloriquine for COVID-19 treatment
There are about 18 experimental COVID-19 vaccines that are being tested on humans with nearly 150 treatments under development. According to the statement, for each of the drugs, the interim results do not provide solid evidence of increased mortality .
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