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COVID-19 Update: Maple Grove Raceway is well on our way to continuing to prepare the track for our 2020 season. The entire track is almost scraped for the first event in a few weeks. At this time, we plan to open on April 4th for the Spring Swap Meet. However, we will continue to monitor... Read More

The 1995 film Outbreak offers a narrow vision of heroism during an epidemiological crisis. That message is ill-suited to the realities of the coronavirus.

• Starbucks is shutting down seating areas in stores to encourage social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. 
• The coffee chain will continue to serve customers who order at the counter, on the app, or via the drive-thru window. 
• Local Starbucks locations and customers posted images of the stores that had removed or blocked off seats, showing how the coronavirus outbreak is transforming daily life in the US. 
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Texas' longstanding reputation for hospitality has taken a hit as it embraces a new Trump refugee plan.

ProMedia Events and Publishing, the parent company of the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, in association with Atlanta Dragway’s parent company NHRA, have decided to postpone the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals in response to growing restrictions on group gatherings and travel due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Effective today the NHRA has suspended […]

WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump administration urges older people, those at increased risk to new virus to stay home, keep away from other people.

Stock markets and oil prices went into freefall Monday as interest rate cuts and fresh stimulus measures by central banks failed to lift confidence, with analysts warning that the Federal Reserve may have reached the limits of its power to fend off recession as the coronavirus spreads. Brent North Sea oil plunged more than ten percent to a four-year low, as a price war between major producers Saudi Arabia and Russia added to sliding crude demand caused by the virus. The euro surged one percent against... Читать дальше...

A new multinational study incorporating the latest models of global climate, crop production and trade examines the possible effects of a nuclear exchange between two longtime enemies: India and Pakistan. It suggests that even a limited war between the two would cause unprecedented planet-wide food shortages and probable starvation lasting more than a decade.

Delhi University said on Monday that teachers had the option of working from home as a precautionary measure to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The move to allow teachers to work from home came a few days after some academic council members wrote to the vice chancellor, urging him to ensure the same. Last week, the university had announced that classes were suspended till March 31. "The teachers have the option to work from their homes," the DU said. "The teachers may use this period to complete their pending research work and publish it. Читать дальше...

A new article presents a framework for understanding how light and noise pollution affects wildlife.

The Arizona Cardinals have added one of the NFL's top receivers to join an intriguing young team that's trying to make a move in the NFC West.

SEATTLE (AP) - Immigrant rights groups on Monday sued the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to force the release of detainees at its Washington state jail who are at high risk from the coronavirus.

Researchers have discovered the origins of the protein structures responsible for metabolism: simple molecules that powered early life on Earth and serve as chemical signals that NASA could use to search for life on other planets. Their study predicts what the earliest proteins looked like 3.5 billion to 2.5 billion years ago.

Several surveys being held in State

The Kings will look to re-sign guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, who should get offered large offer sheets from rival teams. Roughly $36 million below the tax, they could be hovering around it if they re-sign him, utilize the mid-level exception, and keep their first-round pick. They will also look to extend De’Aaron Fox who could be looking at a near-maximum extension.

The Blazers will have a break from the luxury tax now that all their 2016 signings have expired. They are still expected to operate over the cap, limiting their ability to improve through their lottery pick, the mid-level exception, and minimum contracts. They can re-sign Hassan Whiteside to a long-term team-friendly deal with his full Bird rights. Other than that, trade will be their best bet to improve the team..

Will Stefon Diggs soon be on the move? Is this, like, the millionth time the star receiver has generated trade... Read More »

They are our guests, reminds Kadakampally

Chief Minister says he has majority; Governor regrets the ‘unparliamentary’ tone of the letter

The Suns could generate close to $25 million in cap space if they part ways with Dario Saric, Aron Baynes, and other non-guaranteed players. They will continue gauging the trade market for a starting power forward with that position currently being their biggest weakness. They should also have the room mid-level and their lottery pick to help upgrade the roster.

The world around us is shutting down - not counting the fools who think this what's happening now is a flu that'll kill off a few superfluous old people. Stupidly, one of the few things that hasn't been put on hold is the 2020 Candidates tournament. Teimour Radjabov showed good sense, worrying about the safety and propriety of the event; for his troubles he was faced with an ultimatum and withdrew. What Maxime Vachier-Lagrave's considerable skill and questionable nerves couldn't achieve, COVID-19 did. Читать дальше...

Efforts to be made at the local level to counter the virus threat

THE ROYAL FAMILY is said to be "studying the implications" of the recent statement made by the Prime Minister, with an announcement due soon.

The 76ers are already projected to be $8 million over the luxury tax line for a $13 million tax payment with just 11 players on the roster. Unless they reduce salary, they will be limited with the $6 million taxpayer mid-level exception for upgrading the roster. With his fit in question and possibly declining, the Sixers may gauge the trade market on Al Horford for depth and to reduce payroll.

Major League Baseball released a statement Monday with updates regarding the 2020 regular season. A specific date hasn’t been set... Read More »