#Shanghai hunts for last COVID cases in lockdown

#Shanghai hunts for last COVID cases in lockdown

“Shanghai hunts for last COVID cases in lockdown” Shanghai authorities scoured the city of 25 million people for its last remaining COVID cases Thursday in the hope of ending its draconian six-week lockdown that has seen trapped residents screaming from their apartment windows in rage. Meanwhile, Beijing halted taxi services to try to curb the city’s…

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#Russian coaches prioritize medals over skaters’ health—source

#Russian coaches prioritize medals over skaters’ health—source

“#Russian coaches prioritize medals over skaters’ health—source” Kamila Valieva kicked off the Beijing Olympics with a triumphant and historic feat that demonstrated what Russia’s brutal training methods could achieve. She ended the games in lonely defeat, a troubling reminder of the perils of a program that puts winning above all else. In her short program…

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#CNN publishes paid ad by China state media touting Olympics

#CNN publishes paid ad by China state media touting Olympics

“#CNN publishes paid ad by China state media touting Olympics” CNN raised eyebrows by running a paid advertisement that featured content from China’s state-run media agency, Xinhua, promoting the Winter Olympics at a time when the Beijing government has been criticized for alleged human rights violations. The ad, which is titled “A Winter Sporting Event…

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