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Earth Is Suddenly Spinning Faster. Why Our Planet Just Recorded Its Shortest Day Since Records Began
On June 29, 2022 our planet set a new record for its shortest day. getty As reported by TimeAndDate.com, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 our planet set a new fastest record—as far as scientists can tell—for completing one rotation. It did so in 1.59 milliseconds less than 24 hours. Hang on! Earth takes exactly 24 …
US Coronavirus: December is the deadliest month in the US since the pandemic began — and January projections are ‘nightmarish,’ expert says
The grim death toll comes on the heels of several brutal months for the US, with Covid-19 ravaging communities from coast to coast, crippling hospital systems and prompting new widespread restrictions. The authorization of two Covid-19 vaccines earlier in December offered some hope of a light at the end of the tunnel — but experts …
South Korea records its highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began
Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday. Gov. Gina Raimondo is now among those quarantining due to possible exposure to the virus, according to Josh Block, Raimondo’s director of communications. In a statement, Block — who is also quarantining due to possible Covid-19 …
China waives tariffs on some US goods for the first time since the trade war began
The Chinese government issued tariff exemptions on 16 products, including shrimp, fish meal and cancer treatment drugs. Chinese importers can apply for a refund of tariffs already levied on 12 of the products. Four products, including whey, are eligible for the exemption but not for refunds. The exemptions will start September 17 and last for …
Today in History, July 28, 1914: World War I began
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Today in History, July 28, 1914: World War I began On July 28, 1914, World War I began as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A …