Netflix reworks leftovers with food-based reality game show

In this undated photo provided by Netflix, from left to right Jonathan Kim, Alexandra Jones and Melissa Schwimmer compete in Netflix's new food-based reality game show “Best Leftovers Ever!” (Netflix via AP)

NEW YORK (AP): Just in time for anyone facing a heaving, post-holiday refrigerator comes a TV show about what to do with all those dubious dishes — leftovers. Each episode of the food game show “Best Leftovers Ever!” on Netflix sees three skilled cooks make new dishes out of already made dishes, hoping to walk… Continue reading Netflix reworks leftovers with food-based reality game show

As COVID-19 ravages US, shootings, killings are also up

Rockford police and other law enforcement agencies investigate the scene of a shooting at a bowling alley Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Rockford, Ill. (Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star via AP)

DETROIT (AP): When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close. Avery, 57, grew up in the Motor City and is aware that homicides and shootings are surging, even though before the pandemic they were dropping in Detroit and elsewhere. His gun is legal, and he carries it with him… Continue reading As COVID-19 ravages US, shootings, killings are also up

Trump reluctantly signs COVID aid, sparks fresh fight in GOP

President Donald Trump's motorcade drives to Trump International Golf Club, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Photo Courtesy: AP

WASHINGTON (AP): Shelving his objections, President Donald Trump has signed a $2 trillion-plus COVID-19 and annual federal spending package providing relief for millions of Americans, even as Congress returns to confront the White House on remaining priorities in a rare end-of-session showdown. Trump appears to have accomplished little, if anything, from the days of drama… Continue reading Trump reluctantly signs COVID aid, sparks fresh fight in GOP

Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

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(BBC): A Chinese citizen journalist who covered Wuhan’s coronavirus outbreak has been jailed for four years. Zhang Zhan was found guilty of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”, a frequent charge against activists. The 37-year-old former lawyer was detained in May, and has been on hunger strike for several months. Her lawyers say she is in… Continue reading Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

Atlantic discovery: 12 new species ‘hiding in the deep’

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(BBC): Almost five years of studying the deep Atlantic in unprecedented detail has revealed 12 species new to science. The sea mosses, molluscs and corals had eluded discovery because the sea floor is so unexplored, scientists say. Researchers warn that the newly discovered animals could already be under threat from climate change. Carbon dioxide absorbed… Continue reading Atlantic discovery: 12 new species ‘hiding in the deep’

Virat Kohli and Ellyse Perry named players of decade by ICC

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(BBC): India captain Virat Kohli and Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry have been named as players of the decade by the International Cricket Council. Kohli has scored 20,396 runs in all international cricket in the 10 years covered by the awards. Perry made 4,349 runs across all formats and took 213 wickets – the most of… Continue reading Virat Kohli and Ellyse Perry named players of decade by ICC

‘Ghumaun Sauraha’ campaign to promote domestic tourism

Kathmandu: Tourism entrepreneurs of Sauraha, a tourist area of ​​Chitwan, are on the promotion of domestic tourism. After the Corona epidemic caused drop in foreign tourists arrivals, they have started promoting domestic tourism. They have launched ‘Ghumaun Sauraha’ campaign to attract domestic tourists. The ‘Ghumaun Sauraha’ campaign has been organized by the Regional Hotel Association… Continue reading ‘Ghumaun Sauraha’ campaign to promote domestic tourism

SAFF Championship to be held in September next year

Kathmandu: Organized by the South Asian Football Federation (SAF), the SAAF Championship is set to take place in Bangladesh in September next year. The working committee meeting of SAAF held on Monday through virtual media has made various decisions including the date of SAAF championship. The championship will be held in Bangladesh from September 14… Continue reading SAFF Championship to be held in September next year

Corona infection confirmed in 5 people from UK

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Kathmandu: Five people arrived from the United Kingdom have been confirmed to be infected with the corona virus (Covid-19). However, officials said they were not sure if this is the new strain of a corona virus. According to the Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control (EDCD), they are currently staying in quarantine in various hotels… Continue reading Corona infection confirmed in 5 people from UK

Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations

FILE - In this July 13, 2019, file photo, health workers wearing protective suits tend to an Ebola victim kept in an isolation tent in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo. The task of vaccinating millions of people in poor and developing countries against COVID-19 faces monumental obstacles, and it's not just a problem of affording and obtaining doses. Rumors flew about the Ebola vaccines, including the idea they were meant to kill people, said Dr. Maurice Kakule, an Ebola survivor who worked in vaccination campaigns. Similar suspicions are spreading about the COVID-19 vaccine, he said. Photo Courtesy: AP

DAR MANGI, Pakistan (AP): Arifullah Khan had just administered another polio vaccine when the gunfire blasted from the nearby hills. “It happened so suddenly. There was so much gunfire it felt like an explosion,” he said, recalling details of the attack five years ago in Pakistan’s Bajaur tribal region near the Afghan border. A bullet… Continue reading Wars, instability pose vaccine challenges in poor nations