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Official figures show the number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.K. now stands at 100,162 after a further 1,631 daily deaths were recorded. Only four countries - the U.S., Brazil, India and Mexico - have recorded higher death tolls, each with a far larger population than the U.K. “I am sorry to have to tell you that today, the number of deaths recorded from COVID in the U.K. has surpassed 100,000,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a press conference....

The prime minister told LBC radio that he would rather focus on real action and things that changed policy rather than protests or symbols. He said: “I don’t believe in gestures, I believe in substance. “I believe in doing things that make a practical difference and if you look at what this government has done over the last few years, look at what I did when I was running this city (London) I massively increased, for instance, black representation, black and minority ethnic representation in the Metropolitan Police, we increased the proportion of recruits, we had an active program to accelerate promotion for black police officers and I want to see that happen across the country....

In a statement on Sunday, a Downing Street spokesperson said that “on the advice of his doctor, the Prime Minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests.” “This is a precautionary step, as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus ten days after testing positive for the virus,” the spokesperson added. “The Prime Minister thanks NHS staff for all of their incredible hard work and urges the public to continue to follow the Government’s advice to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives....

Germany had a short stay in the 2018 World Cup as they were out at the group stages after being at the bottom of the table. However, this form seems to have continued in the Nations League as they had a draw with France, and then this defeat against The Oranje means they are at the bottom of the table, and could face relegation. The Netherlands Coach Ronald Koeman after the game said:...

It comes as quite a shock considering he is still only 31. Agger’s career was blighted by injuries which probably prompted him to hang up his boots. Here’s how twitter reacted: 0 votes

Clad in a Knicks hat during a press conference on Tuesday, de Blasio complained about Young pleading for fouls against the Knicks in Game 1. He evoked the name of Nets coach Steve Nash in saying “that’s not basketball.” “A message to Trae Young on behalf of the people of New York City — and anyone who actually cares about playing basketball the right way — stop hunting for fouls, Trae,” de Blasio said....

A letter sent by the Telsa CEO’s legal team to Twitter on Friday, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said that the agreement was being “terminated” due to Twitter allegedly making “false and misleading representations” regarding “fake or spam accounts on Twitter’s platform.” Twitter’s stock price quickly lost value following the news, dropping more than 6 percent after the market closed. Musk’s attorneys argued that breaking the agreement was justified, in part, because Twitter had failed to provide adequate information about the platform’s process of identifying the spam accounts despite “repeated requests over the past two months....

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Indeed, Kirby’s latest offering – his 10th game no less – will be a Wii-exclusive that promises to bring quilt-simulation to the next level in a tactical onslaught of compelling gameplay mechanics drenched in a coat of cute. The new cotton-looking Kirby is, in fact, so aggressively adorable that, so far, all but the most cold-hearted of the masculine Game Rant writers have been reduced to tears at the sight of his ambrosial charm....

Two new books–“Japanophobia: The Myth of the Invincible Japanese” (Times Books) by Bill Emmett and “Looking at the Sun” (Pantheon) by James Fallows–address this question and come to diametrically opposite conclusions. To Fallows, the Washington editor of The Atlantic Monthly’ the answers are clear: to write the Japanese off now would be a mistake of historic proportions. Despite its woes, Japan presents a special challenge to the United States. Its economy is managed adroitly by bureaucrats who are more concerned with securing Japanese preeminence in critical industries than they are with raising living standards for Japanese consumers....

In the first quarter, Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn got into an argument with 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree. After some brief hand fighting, Munnerlyn got in Crabtree's face and gave him a headbutt. Munnerlyn was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct and 15 yards. The 49ers would go on to kick a field goal to take a 6-0 lead. Late in the second half, 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin got into it Panthers safety Mike Mitchell....

Long Island has seen a spate of shark attacks in recent weeks. The two latest bring the number of incidents to five in the last two weeks. Shawn Donnely, 41, was bitten by a sand tiger shark while surfing at Smith Point Country Park on July 13, according to officials, NBC New York reported. The shark knocked Donnely off his board before it bit him. The surfer punched the shark to get it away, however it kept circling him, the news outlet reported....

Health officials were investigating the cause of the infection but have said that the children, who were all 13 years old or younger, had been in contact with animals at the fair. No contamination has been found at the food providers at the fairground. Found in the gut of people and animals, E. coli is a bacteria that is often harmless. The symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections include severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea....

What Is Diabetes Reversal? Type 2 diabetes is considered chronic, meaning that it is a lifelong condition. However, new research has found that diabetes reversal is possible if you take steps to stabilize your blood sugar (glucose) levels. Diabetes reversal means there has been a major improvement in how your body responds to insulin. It means your blood sugar levels are in a healthy range without using diabetes medications. The measure used to diagnose diabetes is hemoglobin A1c, which shows the average glucose level in the blood over two or three months....

This article explains why people are at greater risk for type 2 diabetes as they age and factors that put other age groups at risk. You will also learn what to do at any age to prevent diabetes. Onset of Diabetes by Age Diabetes can occur at any age, but the risk for type 2 diabetes becomes greater in adults over 35. Your specific risk, however, depends on several factors, including:...

This article discusses the causes and treatments for the three types of coughs: acute, subacute, and chronic. Acute Cough Acute coughs last only up to about three weeks and are usually caused by a virus. This type of cough may be either productive (produces mucus) or nonproductive (dry, no mucus). An acute cough is usually caused by one of the following illnesses: Cold Flu COVID-19 Pneumonia Sinus infection Croup Whooping cough Bronchitis Pulmonary embolism...

In comparison to other chronic diseases, the costs associated with drug abuse are as considerable as diabetes and cancer. Costs of substance abuse includes healthcare expenses, lost earnings and income, cost of drug-related crimes, overdoses, and more. This article further discusses addiction, addictive drugs, signs of addiction, and treatment options. What Is Addiction? According to the American Psychiatric Association, substance use disorder (SUD) is a condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance with a detrimental outcome....

Hill has helped the Dolphins to three wins in as many games this season. Meanwhile, Chase has looked impressive for the Bengals, who have managed just one win this campaign. The two receivers will be instrumental in deciding the result of Thursday’s game, but which of them can get you more fantasy points? Tyreek Hill vs Ja’Marr Chase key stats this season Tyreek Hill has put up 317 receiving yards and two touchdowns for the Dolphins this season....