Data, funding gaps threaten public health pandemic efforts
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- In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.
- Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'
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Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice
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The free Bob Baker Day festival celebrates puppets and the legendary puppet master
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Kate Garraway asks London council for help after 'unsettling post' addressed to late husband
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Quick Glance: Kate Garraway Fans Outraged Over Post to Deceased Husband
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- Following Kate's desperate plea, her fans sympathize with her and express outrage over the situation.
- Kate revealed the significant debts she has incurred due to Derek's care costs and discussed the lack of government support.
- Despite Derek's critical health condition and the substantial debt burden after his passing, Kate continues to struggle to receive the necessary assistance.
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Marina del Rey gunman charged with attempted murder, assault: The Los Angeles County district attorney files felony charges against a man suspected of firing ...
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Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
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After Covid-19, WHO defines disease spread 'through air': LONDON — The World Health Organisation and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time ...
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Quick Glance: Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy
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- Legal guidance for Red Lobster is provided by King & Spalding. The restaurant chain is contemplating terminating long-term contracts and renegotiating a variety of leases.
- A sign reading “Open For Takeout & Free Delivery” is displayed outside a Red Lobster establishment in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
- Established in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster started with a single restaurant. The introduction of their famous cheese-flavored biscuits occurred in 1992, and the chain now operates hundreds of locations in the US, Canada, and international franchises.
US prisons were Covid hotbed, inmates died nearly 3.5 times more than those outside
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California to stop posting COVID hospitalization data, following CDC: California’s Department of Public Health will no longer provide weekly updates to the ...
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Coronavirus: Dutchman was infected for 631 days - until his death: When the man became infected with Sars-CoV-2, his immune system was weakened by therapy ...
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California official ousted for Covid remarks now accused of putting employee's desk on roof, workplace bullying
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