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Mardi Gras Highlights, March 8, 2011

• March 8, 2011 • 1 Comment

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It’s Mardi Gras

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New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl Parade Celebration Webcast This Afternoon…and What the Win May Mean to The Ninth Ward

• February 9, 2010 • Comments Off

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The New York Times

International Students in Online Courses Face Lost F1 Visas, ICE Says July 8, 2020
International students will be required to take at least one in-person class to keep their visas, at a time when many universities are prioritizing online instruction.
Drivers Are Hitting Protesters as Memes of Car Attacks Spread July 8, 2020
In recent days, one person was killed in Seattle and two people were injured in Bloomington, Ind. Dozens of similar incidents have occurred across the United States.
A Woman Without a Country: Adopted at Birth and Deportable at 30 July 7, 2020
She grew up thinking she was American. When she realized that she wasn’t, her quest to fix the problem put her at risk of deportation.
As November Looms, So Does the Most Litigious Election Ever July 8, 2020
Last week alone, three federal rulings set election parameters in three states. And scores of legal fights spawned by the pandemic are shaping who will vote and how.
Some Republicans Have Grown Wary of Protests, Poll Shows July 8, 2020
A month ago, polls reflected a new consensus around the need for racial justice. But after weeks of attacks by President Trump, some Republicans’ views have shifted.
Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide in Death of Seattle Protester July 8, 2020
The driver, Dawit Kelete, 27, struck two protesters with his car early Saturday, one of whom later died, prosecutors said.
Study of 17 Million Identifies Crucial Risk Factors for Coronavirus Deaths July 8, 2020
The largest study yet confirms that race, ethnicity, age and gender can raise a person’s chances of dying from Covid-19.
Houston Mayor Cancels Texas G.O.P. Convention, Calling It a ‘Public Health Risk’ July 8, 2020
Mayor Sylvester Turner said the large gathering of state Republican officials amid a worsening pandemic would put many people at risk. Party officials said they were exploring a legal challenge.

The Guardian, UK

Scientists join forces to investigate airborne risk of coronavirus July 8, 2020
WHO adviser says results from well-designed studies are needed before it changes its adviceCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA major research effort is under way to understand whether Covid-19 can spread through tiny airborne particles that are released by infected people and remain suspended in the air for hours.Scientists are work […]
Hillingdon hospital boss blames staff for A&E closure after Covid-19 outbreak July 8, 2020
Exclusive: Sarah Tedford issues letter saying outbreak was because some staff were not wearing masks, as 70 workers self-isolateCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe chief executive of the hospital that serves Boris Johnson’s constituency, which has shut its A&E unit after an outbreak of coronavirus, has blamed staff for floutin […]
Two charged over attack on French bus driver who refused entry to unmasked men July 8, 2020
Philippe Monguillot left brain dead after assault by men not wearing Covid-19 face masksCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFrench prosecutors have charged two men with attempted murder after a bus driver was assaulted and left brain dead for refusing to let a group of people who were not wearing face masks board the bus.Four men set […]
Coronavirus live news: US cases rise by world record 60,000 as Melbourne locks down July 9, 2020
Trump’s Tulsa rally ‘likely contributed’ to city’s surge in cases; global infections near 12m; nearly 3,000 miners infected in Chile. Follow the latest updatesUS cases rise by world record 60,000 in one dayTrump criticises Fauci and says US in a ‘good place’ as cases top 3mPence pushes to reopen schools amid fears CDC is bowing to Trump’s demands‘This lockdo […]
'This lockdown seems different': second time around, Melbourne is on edge July 8, 2020
The return of stay at home orders has been met with a mixture of resignation and relief, fury and sadnessDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsCoronavirus Australia maps and cases: live numbers and statisticsMelbourne residents will be locked down from midnight on Wednesday. It is both easier and much harder this time aro […]
China's Great Firewall descends on Hong Kong internet users July 8, 2020
Residents rush to erase digital footprints as law gives police powers over online activityAt midnight on Tuesday, the Great Firewall of China, the vast apparatus that limits the country’s internet, appeared to descend on Hong Kong.Unveiling expanded police powers as part of a contentious new national security law, the Hong Kong government enabled police to c […]
Entire rare bird colony vanishes, baffling New Zealand scientists July 8, 2020
Experts believe endangered shore plovers – known for their pluck and friendliness – might have flown away or been eaten by predatorsA specialist search and recovery team has been deployed to recapture the last remaining survivors of a flock of endangered birds that absconded from a predator-free island in New Zealand during coronavirus lockdown.There are onl […]
Johnny Depp accused of suffering 'blackouts' over violent behaviour July 8, 2020
Court hears allegation that film star was too intoxicated to recall assaulting Amber HeardThe film star Johnny Depp has been accused in court of suffering “blackouts” and having no recollection of his violent past because of his excessive drinking and drug-taking.During his second day in the witness box at the high court in London, the 57-year-old actor face […]

The BBC

US surpasses three million coronavirus cases July 8, 2020
Despite surges in new infections, the White House wants to press forward with school reopenings.
Coronavirus in Australia: Melbourne begins new shutdown July 8, 2020
Five million residents are now barred from leaving home for six weeks, except for essential reasons.
Hong Kong pupils banned from political activity July 8, 2020
Thousands of secondary school students have been involved in Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.
Alexander Vindman, witness 'bullied by Trump', quits US military July 8, 2020
Alexander Vindman testified against the president ahead of his impeachment trial.
Scrabble community mulls banning racial and homophobic slurs July 8, 2020
The vote by the community's advisory board comes after weeks of anti-racism protests around the world.
Ivory Coast PM Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies after cabinet meeting July 8, 2020
Amadou Gon Coulibaly was a favourite to succeed Alassane Ouattara as president in October's elections.
India gold smuggling case sparks political row July 8, 2020
An investigation is under way after 30kg of gold was found in a package bound for the UAE's consulate.
Coronavirus: Harvard and MIT sue over US visa ruling July 8, 2020
Harvard and MIT say withdrawing visas from foreign students whose courses move fully online is "chaos".