Mallard to go? Dig of Pompeii fast-food place reveals tastes

A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping to reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city who were partial to eating out.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-mallard-pompeii-fast-food-reveals.html

2020 weather disasters boosted by climate change: report

The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report Monday.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-weather-disasters-boosted-climate.html

Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After delaying for nearly a week and under pressure from all sides, US President Donald Trump finally signed a massive $900 billion stimulus bill Sunday, in a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-trump-pressure-bn-covid-relief.html

Amid pandemic, Pacific islands work to offset food shortages

Coronavirus infections have barely touched many of the remote islands of the Pacific, but the pandemic's fallout has been enormous, disrupting the supply chain that brings crucial food imports and sending prices soaring as tourism wanes.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-pandemic-pacific-islands-offset-food.html

Sydney bans New Year crowds as Australian virus cluster grows

Plans to let thousands of frontline workers ring in the new year around Sydney Harbour were ditched Monday as authorities work to suppress a growing cluster of virus cases in Australia's most populous city.

US surpasses 19 mn Covid-19 cases: Johns Hopkins

The United States surpassed 19 million coronavirus cases Sunday, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed, adding one million new cases in less than a week.

South Korea detects first coronavirus variant cases

Three cases of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant that recently emerged in Britain have been confirmed in South Korea, health authorities said Monday.

2020 weather disasters boosted by climate change: report

The ten costliest weather disasters worldwide this year saw insured damages worth $150 billion, topping the figure for 2019 and reflecting a long-term impact of global warming, according to a report Monday.

German pilot traces giant syringe in sky to mark Covid jabs

A young German pilot said Sunday he traced a giant syringe in the sky as a way of marking the start of Germany's roll out of vaccines against the coronavirus.

Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After delaying for nearly a week and under pressure from all sides, US President Donald Trump finally signed a massive $900 billion stimulus bill Sunday, in a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid pandemic, Pacific islands work to offset food shortages

Coronavirus infections have barely touched many of the remote islands of the Pacific, but the pandemic's fallout has been enormous, disrupting the supply chain that brings crucial food imports and sending prices soaring as tourism wanes.

AstraZeneca: Shot will be effective against COVID-19 variant

The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca, which is developing a coronavirus vaccine widely expected to be approved by U.K. authorities this week, said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.

China orders Ant Group to rectify businesses

Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world's largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of anti-monopoly practices in the country's internet sector.

China orders Ant Group to rectify businesses

Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world's largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of anti-monopoly practices in the country's internet sector.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-china-ant-group-rectify-businesses.html

Israel enters third nationwide lockdown as vaccinations ramp up

Israel began Sunday its third coronavirus lockdown, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced optimism that a "world record" vaccination drive will restore a degree of normality within weeks.

Fauci: US COVID outbreak may worsen after holidays

Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci warned Sunday the worst of the pandemic may be yet to come, driving the country to a "critical point" as holiday travel spreads the coronavirus.

South Africa on verge of new virus rules as it hits 1M cases

South Africa's COVID-19 spike has taken the country to more than 1 million confirmed cases on Sunday and President Cyril Ramaphosa called an emergency meeting of the National Coronavirus Command Council.

96-year-old is first Spaniard vaccinated for COVID-19

A 96-year-old living in a care home in central Spain became the first person in the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19 on Sunday, in an event broadcast by national television.

AstraZeneca COVID vaccine has 'winning formula': CEO

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by the British drugs group AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford has achieved a "winning formula" for efficacy, the company's chief executive said on Sunday.

Oman launches COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Oman started coronavirus vaccinations on Sunday, two days ahead of plans to resume all flights and open borders that temporarily closed amid concerns over a new strain of the disease.

Jordan detects two coronavirus variant cases: minister

Jordan on Sunday confirmed two cases of a particularly infectious coronavirus variant in a man and his wife who had arrived from Britain.

EU begins vaccinations to end COVID 'nightmare'

EU countries on Sunday embarked on a vaccination campaign to defeat the "nightmare" of COVID-19, with the first to be immunised expressing emotion after their jab and leaders hailing a milestone in the fight against the pandemic.

Mark Cherchio New Home in Keansburg, NJ

Mark Cherchio was proud to announce the sale of a newly renovated home in Keansburg, New Jersey. Cherchio noted the home stemmed back to the late 1900’s. The home was abandoned and owned by the bank and was in total disarray. Cherchio noted that the home was completely gutted, and fully renovated from the exterior, to the complete interior. The home was offered at a price point for most first time home buyers. [PR.com]

Community Comes Together for Holiday Party to Benefit Abused, Neglected and Abandoned Children

The dream of two caring people grows into a community coming together for abused, neglected and abandoned children raising over $30,000. Local Palm Beach County heroes, Michelle Stokes and Robert Donohoo throw a holiday party at their house every year and invite their friends and loved ones. While planning this year’s event, they realized the need for a larger space and another local resident offered to open their [PR.com]

Best Long-Term Care Insurance Present to Give Your Adult Children Recommended by AALTCI

The eight million Americans who have long-term care insurance protection were given a holiday reminder by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Let your adult children know you have purchased this important protection, it's one of the greatest gifts you can give them," explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. "We hear from people who discover [PR.com]