In rare cases, they are what scientists call zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans. The viruses can make people sick, usually with a mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illness, similar to a common cold. … [Read more...] about Ivory Coast tests first person in Africa for coronavirus
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Hawaii, South Africa fares hit historic lows
Those images of lava are clearly scaring away a lot of tourists...we've seen fares from the West Coast to Kona plunge to well below $400 several times this year, and now they are back and not just from the West Coast. We found fares NYC to Kona for as little as $353 on American Airlines, United and Hawaiian. Thrifty wrote in an email, "This is the lowest fare from NYC to Hawaii we've ever posted." Nonstops from most California cities to Kona are as low as $337 round trip for fall trips Sept-December. … [Read more...] about Hawaii, South Africa fares hit historic lows
Africa locust plague worst infestation in decades: ‘Even cows are wondering what is happening’
The locusts have overrun about 172,973 acres (70,000 hectares) of land in Kenya, devouring crops and destroying farmland as citizens face high levels of food insecurity. One swarm in the northeast measured 37 miles long by 25 miles wide (60 kilometers by 40 kilometers). … [Read more...] about Africa locust plague worst infestation in decades: ‘Even cows are wondering what is happening’
Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel: ‘We are their trace’
"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. When human lives are endangered, when human dignity is in jeopardy, national borders and sensitivities become irrelevant. Wherever men or women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must -- at that moment -- become the center of the universe."-- Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, 1986 … [Read more...] about Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel: ‘We are their trace’
Marc Leishman surges past Jon Rahm, wins at Torrey Pines
He made eagle on the par-5 13th and birdie on the next hole. After a bogey on the 15th to fall four shots behind, Rahm stuffed his next two shots for birdies. He needed an eagle on the par-5 18th to force a playoff, and his attempt from just outside 50 feet died off to the left. Rahm closed with a 70. … [Read more...] about Marc Leishman surges past Jon Rahm, wins at Torrey Pines
