#NYC approves East River spot for futuristic floating pool

#NYC approves East River spot for futuristic floating pool

“#NYC approves East River spot for futuristic floating pool” This watery venture just scored a formal street address in the middle of the East River. Futuristic floating swimming-hole project Plus Pool (+ Pool) has officially been given a city-approved location to drop anchor slightly north of the Manhattan Bridge, in the water adjacent to the…

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#New Yorkers must support Broadway right now

#New Yorkers must support Broadway right now

“#New Yorkers must support Broadway right now” Curtain up! Light the lights! Broadway is officially coming back at glorious 100 percent capacity on Sept. 14. We no longer have to huddle around the TV waiting for Gov. Cuomo to scatter pompous breadcrumbs, or wildly speculate based on hearsay. It’s now a certainty: The show will go…

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#Islamic State committed genocide against Yazidis

#Islamic State committed genocide against Yazidis

“#Islamic State committed genocide against Yazidis” UNITED NATIONS — The head of a U.N. team investigating atrocities in Iraq announced Monday it has found “clear and compelling evidence” that Islamic State extremists committed genocide against the Yazidi minority in 2014 and said the militant group successfully developed chemical weapons and used mustard gas. Karim Khan…

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#Myanmar reporters, activists arrested in Thailand

#Myanmar reporters, activists arrested in Thailand

“#Myanmar reporters, activists arrested in Thailand” BANGKOK, May 11 – Three reporters and two activists from Myanmar have been arrested in Thailand for illegal entry and face possible deportation, the reporters’ news organization and local police said on Tuesday. Broadcaster DVB (Democratic Voice of Burma) said the five were arrested on Sunday in the northern…

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#India reports ‘black fungus’ infections among some COVID patients

#India reports ‘black fungus’ infections among some COVID patients

“#India reports ‘black fungus’ infections among some COVID patients” India’s health officials warned the country’s doctors to be on the lookout for mucormycosis, or so-called “black fungus” infections among coronavirus patients, particularly those with diabetes. The infection, which could be fatal, may cause black discoloration of the nose, facial pain, numbing or swelling, fever, chest pain or other…

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#’Jungle Doctor’ helps legless elephants with new limbs

#’Jungle Doctor’ helps legless elephants with new limbs

“#’Jungle Doctor’ helps legless elephants with new limbs” Here’s an elephant with a little more pep in his step. Australian veterinarian Dr. Chloe Buiting, aka the Jungle Doctor, is cherished among animal lovers on social media for her work with elephant amputees, which has revealed to many viewers that, yes, animals big and small need…

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#Mickey Rourke prefers ‘Law & Order’ over Marvel’s ‘crap’

#Mickey Rourke prefers ‘Law & Order’ over Marvel’s ‘crap’

“#Mickey Rourke prefers ‘Law & Order’ over Marvel’s ‘crap’” Ten years later, Mickey Rourke’s grudge against Marvel movies roils on. In an unprompted appraisal of the legendary procedural franchise “Law & Order,” Rourke commended the “meticulous” and “amazing” work by “Special Victims Unit” actors — specifically the cast members who starred in seasons that first…

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#Hearst selling Marie Claire to London-based Future Media

#Hearst selling Marie Claire to London-based Future Media

“#Hearst selling Marie Claire to London-based Future Media” Hearst Magazines is bidding farewell to one of its edgiest women’s titles. The company behind Cosmopolitan and Harper’s Bazaar is selling the US publishing rights of Marie Claire to London-based Future Media, which already publishes the fashion and beauty magazine in London. Hearst Magazines president Debi Chirichella…

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