Seventeen percent of people in the U.S. have been infected with COVID-19 in the week prior to January 21, the same day President Biden announced a 200-page national response strategy for the pandemic. He’s also called on Congress to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package dedicated to stimulating the economy. COVID-19 has been raging in the U.S. for nearly one year and has caused over 410,000 deaths as of Sunday, Johns Hopkins University’s tracker reported....

“I want to say probably 80 to 85 percent of the time people are very compliant and more that happy to provide proof, very excited, and feel very secure and safe in our space,” Kathryn Kulczyk, a general manager at The Alembic, told ABC News. However, not every bar is following in their footsteps. Nick Cortez of the Haight Street Bar Murio’s told ABC the bar will not be requiring proof of vaccination unless it is required by law....

The research conducted by 5 Live Daily, which collected the views of 1,000 fans, further revealed that a third of supporters watch matches through illegal streams at least once a month. A quarter of all those surveyed said they use special technology such as Kodi boxes to access these streams. Mahrez’s dream five-a-side team Kodi is a legal, open-source media player that can be used on various operating systems and platforms but that is increasingly sold ‘fully loaded’ with third-party apps that enable users to gain unauthorised access to copyrighted content....

Even though the U.S. Constitution doesn’t provide a mechanism for the “reinstatement” of a president who lost an election, 22 percent of Republican voters still think Trump will “likely” be reinstated before the end of the year, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll. Of those, 11 percent say it’s “very likely” Trump will be reinstated and 11 percent say it’s “somewhat likely.” The number of Republican voters who believe that about Trump was far greater than Democratic voters—12 percent—and even slightly greater than the 19 percent of Trump voters....

This article explains nearsightedness types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. It also covers risks associated with the condition. Types of Nearsightedness Nearsightedness may be mild (called “low myopia”) or severe (called “high myopia”). If you have high myopia, your nearsightedness will usually stabilize in your twenties. Those with more severe nearsightedness are at higher risk of developing other eye conditions, like cataracts and glaucoma. Nearsightedness Symptoms If you have nearsightedness, you may exhibit specific symptoms, including:...

The deal, known as the South Platte River Compact, is a water-sharing agreement between the two states that permits Nebraska to 120 cubic feet per second from the river in the irrigation season between April 1 to Oct. 15, and 500 cubic feet per second in the non-irrigation season. Nebraska can build, maintain, and run canals on Colorado land to divert water from the South Platte River for use by Nebraska under the compact....

Making a decision on whether to use a nebulizer mask or a mouthpiece should start with a healthcare professional but the following information is intended to help you to understand the differences between these delivery systems. What Is a Nebulizer Mask? A nebulizer mask looks and is very similar to a regular oxygen mask commonly used in the hospital. Unlike a mouthpiece, it covers the mouth and nose and is usually held onto the face using an elastic band....

Does Neem Oil Help With Eczema? Neem trees, which belong to the Meliaceae, or mahogany family, are found in tropical regions such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. Neem trees grow to a height of 20 to 23 meters and a width of 4 to 5 feet with branches that contain leaflet groupings. Neem trees produce small, green stone fruits that turn yellow when ripe. Neem oil is derived from these fruits and their seeds....

M-League organiser Football Malaysia LLP (FMLLP) has decided to promote Premier League sides Negeri Sembilan and PKNP FC as T-Team and Felda United’s replacements in the Super League. FMLLP chief executive officer Kevin Ramalingam announced the decisions in a press conference held on Monday. The decision on T-Team was made as they had applied to become an official feeder team to Terengganu as Terengganu FC II, and thus are not allowed to compete in the same competitions as Terengganu (now Terengganu FC)....

Super League newcomers Negeri Sembilan have finalised their 2018 squad, with Latvian centre back Renārs Rode revealed as the final foreign signing before the season kicks off in February. In a team launching event held in Seremban on Wednesday, the Deers announced their squad for the 2018 season, with club president Dato’ Seri Utama Mohamad Hasan in attendance, as well as Negeri Sembilan senior team and youth team players....

The man—an anonymous social media user, posting under the username u/ArnieismyDMname—shared a photo of the hand-written letter in Reddit’s “Mildly Infuriating” forum. It has amassed over 48,000 upvotes and sparked a heated debate. You can view the photo here. “Dear new neighbor,” the letter began. “We have all lived in this neighborhood for, most of us, over 20 years. We all have meetings and talk to each other. We are happy [you’re] here, but you already look like you don’t care what your yard looks like....

The Texan instructed subordinates in his white supremacist prison gang, the Aryan Circle (AC), to attack a fellow subordinate AC gang member, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a statement. He ordered the attack because the man wanted to disaffiliate from the AC to join another prison gang. Doing so is prohibited by the AC’s rules. Martin landed in prison in early 2021 after pleading guilty to committing assault resulting in serious bodily injury in aid of racketeering....

This is a minor nerve injury and, eventually, it becomes barely discernible. However, the nerve damage that occurs after plastic surgery can be catastrophic. Every Plastic Surgeon’s Nightmare Nerve damage is a serious complication that anyone considering plastic surgery must be aware of. The nightmare of every plastic surgeon is the dreaded complication of permanent nerve damage. While most nerve injuries are temporary, any loss of function—no matter how fleeting—generates sleepless nights for your surgeon....

The controversy centres on British-made series, A Suitable Boy, based on a novel by one of India’s leading writers, Vikram Seth. It follows the story of a university student in her search for a husband in a coming-of-age tale set in North India in 1951. The program has received complaints over three kissing scenes as well as the use of a Hindu temple as a backdrop. The TV streaming service was accused of “hurting the sentiments of a particular religion,” sparking a police investigation in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh....

British newspapers, including the Mail Online, ran a briefing attributed to a “Palace source” alleging that the royal family were denied a right to reply over the show, which was released around the world on December 8. Episode one begins with a statement reading: “Members of the Royal Family declined to comment on the content within this series.” However, the Mail Online reported the account was untrue and represented a “devastating blow to the credibility” of the series....

Of course, all Netflix ratings are to be taken with some skepticism. The streamer counts anything over two-minutes as a “view,” meaning that, if you went to the bathroom while the streaming service autoplayed the beginning of Bridgerton, then according to Netflix you “viewed the show.” The streamer’s claims about its viewing figures are also unverified by any source outside of Netflix itself. Though this Bridgerton news may not be the full story, it does give us an indication of Netflix’s most-viewed shows ever....

Williams played through the first quarter against the Charlotte Bobcats without incident but re-injured the ankle in the second quarter and did not return. Williams was finishing what appeared to be a routine jump shot when he came down on the foot of Bobcats guard Kemba Walker. He immediately went to the floor, writhing in pain and grabbing at the ankle. He was helped off the floor by teammates, then stood on his own near the Nets' bench....

Harden became the first player in NBA history to post a 30-point triple-double in his debut for a new team after the Nets outlasted the Magic 122-115 on Saturday. MORE: Takeaways from Harden’s introductory press conference with Nets Eight-time All-Star Harden swapped the Rockets for the Nets in a blockbuster trade Thursday, and his first game in a Brooklyn jersey resulted in 32 points, a franchise-record 14 assists, 12 rebounds and four steals....

New general manager Sean Marks inherited that slate and has further cleaned it, trading veteran forward Thaddeus Young for the No. 20 pick in last week’s 2016 NBA Draft. That move fit the franchise’s long-term goals, where the focus can be to create the best possible team in the long run using cap space and trades rather than tanking for a draft pick. MORE: 23 best available NBA free agents this summer...