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Knoxville health leaders reflect on COVID-19 response one year into pandemic
While there are areas of success within the health community, there were also shortcomings. Health leaders hope the community is on a bright path. KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Health leaders in Knoxville are reflecting on the past year spent in a pandemic: the accomplishments, shortcomings and outlook in the medical field. The first case of …
Brooklyn Nets’ James Harden gets mixed response from fans in return to Houston
Toyota Center public address announcer Matt Thomas attempted to use the same tone and excitement Wednesday night when James Harden’s turn came up in the starting lineup introductions as he did throughout the previous eight seasons. The circumstances, of course, were quite different. So was the reaction from Houston Rockets fans, who greeted Harden with …
Boundary set to disrupt industry with automatic response technology
The DIY system, launched by Edinburgh-based Boundary (Boundary Technologies), was designed and created by a team of experts, brought together by Boundary, to solve the problems associated with traditional alarm systems and using cutting-edge technology thinking. Grade 2 UK certification Having passed a programme of rigorous pre-compliance testing, Boundary is currently pending certification (expected to …
Yankees have right response to Domingo German’s apology
TAMPA — A group of professional athletes taking a serious issue seriously. Seems elementary enough, right? In the case of the Yankees and Domingo German, however, it has felt jarring. We’re not accustomed to teammates turning up the heat on one another as multiple Yankees now have on German, the pitcher who seeks to return …
Naomi Osaka response to Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka gave a four-word response to a question about Serena Williams. Image: Australian Open Fans are calling it, tennis greats are predicting it. Just don’t ask Naomi Osaka if she’s the new Serena Williams. Osaka is being hailed as the new Queen of tennis after capturing her fourth grand slam title at the Australian …
Failed response to Capitol riot shows deep divide over police use of force
The reckoning of American police entered a new chapter this week with the televised spectacle of federal security agents overrun by a mob of armed far-right extremists storming the Capitol. On its face, the siege was a failure of planning: The U.S. Capitol Police, who deal with all sorts of protests and demonstrations year-round, did …
BLM vs Capitol protests: This was the police response when it was Black protesters on DC streets last year
The death of George Floyd — a Black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck — in May of 2020 prompted hundreds of protests nationwide over the summer. In many cities, including the nation’s capital, police met protesters with tear gas, violence and arrests. However, Wednesday’s protests, many …
Breaking down the Republican-authored COVID-19 response proposal
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Top Wisconsin lawmakers are also looking to fast-track COVID-19 relief on the state level. On Tuesday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos made his pitch for the Republican’s response bill. The bill is lengthy. It touches on 12 main topics followed by nearly 60 sections of explanation. One topic that takes up multiple …
Coronavirus response | Lil Buford’s owner to health district: ‘Not till I get a court order’ | Coronavirus
Buckler: ‘Wars aren’t won in one fight’ TOLONO — Jeff Buckler said it’s going to take a court order to make him stop serving at Lil Buford’s, the bar and grill he owns in Tolono. Lil Buford’s, 102 N. Long St., was one of three additional restaurants or bars to have their health permits suspended …
Student forums announced for feedback on college’s pandemic response and 2021 plans – The Columbia Chronicle
Abby McFarland On the tail end of finals week, Columbia will host two forums for students to discuss plans for the upcoming spring and fall semesters, as well as the college’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other relevant issues. Moderated by Brian Marth, associate provost of academic services, the forums with President and CEO …
