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China sends medical experts to North Korea to advise on Kim Jong-un, Reuters reports
World news This morning
According to an exclusive report from Reuters, a delegation led by a senior member of the Chinese Communist Party's International Liaison Department was sent to North Korea to advise on the health of the country's leader. The report comes amid conflicting reports about Kim's health. However, Reuters "was unable to immediately determine what the trip by the Chinese team signaled in terms of Kim’s health."
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People in their 30s and 40s with COVID-19 are dying of strokes, Washington Post reports
COVID-19 This morning
Reports are emerging from communities hit hard by the novel coronavirus suggesting that otherwise healthy young or middle-aged people are susceptible to strokes connected to COVID-19. "Once thought to be a pathogen that primarily attacks the lungs, it has turned out to be a much more formidable foe — impacting nearly every major organ system in the body," writes Ariana Eunjung Cha in the Washington Post.
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Jags select 'Smoothie King' Ben Bartch, who gained 60 pounds drinking this unique concoction
NFL Draft Earlier today
Prior to the NFL Combine in March, the St. John's offensive tackle needed to put on some serious weight. He created a unique smoothie recipe that included seven eggs, a large tub of cottage cheese, some grits, some peanut butter, a banana and Gatorade. Bartch's ingenuity paid off after he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.
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Couples are getting creative with date night during the pandemic
Cute 5 hours ago
From homemade menus to paint 'n sip, couples are keeping it fresh with themed date nights.
NBA to allow some teams to open practice facilities in May, ESPN reports
NBA 32 minutes ago
From May 1, the NBA will permit teams to reopen their training facilities to players in cities and states where local governments have eased stay-at-home orders, sources have told @wojespn.
Who is saved from coronavirus and who is left to die?
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With no known treatment or vaccine for COVID-19, we may yet be hit by potentially worse waves of cases as the orders are lifted and we try to resume our pre-pandemic routines. Here's what we need to consider, writes the L.A. Times editorial board.
After 7 weeks, a grandmother with COVID-19 leaves the ICU to applause
This morning
She came close to dying several times, but her survival story after weeks in the ICU is giving frontline workers hope. “There is light at the end of this tunnel. With perseverance and with faith, we will see positive outcomes." Linda Lam's journey:
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Prescriptions surged as President Trump promoted antimalarial drugs
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Prescriptions for 2 antimalarial drugs surged on the day President Trump promoted them on TV as a coronavirus treatment. There is no proof they work against Covid-19.
Even in lockdown, April 25 is the 'perfect date'
Today Last night
According to Miss Rhode Island in the 2000 film Miss Congeniality, April 25 is the "perfect date" as it's "not too hot and not too cold". Just don't forget your light jacket.
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Disco and Motown drummer and bandleader Hamilton Bohannon has died
In memoriam 2 hours ago
Bohannon was an influential drummer, percussionist and bandleader, who backed a long list of artists including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops and Diana Ross and the Supremes. He was 78.
When your mom's human daughter moves back in
Animals Last night
When editor and writer @BriannaNHolt came to visit for a while, her mom had to unpack the situation for another important member of the family.
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Younger Latino, Black Californians dying of COVID-19 at higher rates
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And California isn't the only place where emerging health data have made it clearer that communities of color are suffering disproportionately.
Italians sing Bella Ciao from their balconies to mark 75 years since end of Nazi occupation
COVID-19 This morning
Italy celebrated its Liberation Day while most of its citizens were indoors due to the pandemic. People all across the country decided to mark the anniversary by singing resistance anthem Bella Ciao from their houses.
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Eagles acquire speedy wide receiver Marquise Goodwin from the 49ers, ESPN reports
NFL Draft 4 hours ago
The 49ers made their third trade on Saturday, sending WR Marquise Goodwin and a sixth-round pick (No. 210) to the Eagles for a sixth-round pick (No. 190). Goodwin is known for his speed, but played just nine games last season due to knee issues.
If we're going to fight Covid-19 with data, let's follow Taiwan
This morning
As we develop new apps to track the coronavirus, the best model isn’t the U.S., China, Germany or South Korea. It’s Taiwan.
Roger Goodell is reaching maximum coziness during the NFL Draft
NFL Draft Last night
It looks like virtual drafts can be exhausting work.
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Officials counter Trump’s suggestion that heat, light and disinfectants could be coronavirus treatments
COVID-19 Yesterday
After White House officials shared findings on the effects of sunlight and common cleaning supplies on the coronavirus, the president suggested heat, light and disinfectant be looked into as possible treatments. Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus response, said she hadn’t heard of light or heat being used as a treatment. Other experts and officials have warned against using disinfectants as a treatment method.
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Niners veteran Joe Staley is expected to retire after 13 seasons
NFL 4 hours ago
The Pro Bowl and All-Decade offensive tackle is expected to retire due to health concerns. The six-time Pro Bowler spent all 13 seasons of his career in San Francisco.
Patriots' Bill Belichick's dog takes charge in NFL Draft
NFL Draft Yesterday
The New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick appeared to be replaced by his dog in this year's virtual NFL Draft. Having made some critical decisions for the future of the franchise, Belichick was later seen rewarding the new coach with a treat.
The 49ers acquire OT Trent Williams from the Redskins
NFL Draft 4 hours ago
Washington is sending Pro Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a fifth-round pick this year and a third-round pick in 2021. Experts say the move may point to retirement for 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley.
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