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Think about the phrase “air pollution.” Are you picturing black plumes curling out of factory smokestacks and the tailpipes of idling vehicles? Something to worry about outdoors, that is, not inside your home? Not so fast: Air pollutants could be within your own walls too, seeping from your basement, even that new couch, and their threats range from eye irritation to an increased risk of cancer, and maybe even death. Don’t panic (really). Once you recognise the threats, you can often clean up the air in your home without too much trouble. And as the pandemic may force us to be at home more than ever, now is a good time to make sure your everyday air is as clean as possible. Here are some of the most common indoor air concerns – and how to deal with them. MOULD First, the bad news: There’s definitely mould in your living space. Mould, an umbrella term for a variety of fungi, lives everywhere, and you can’t get rid of it. The good news is that it won’t mushroom up to … [Read more...] about Could there be air pollution inside your home? Here’s what to look out for

MIAMI: Brad Six becomes Santa Claus, pulling his black boots over his red pants in the office of a Miami outdoor supply company. It's hot, so he forgoes the traditional heavy jacket for a lightweight vest and grabs his Santa hat. But before sliding it on, the grey-bearded 61-year-old dons a plastic face shield and then takes his chair positioned behind a plexiglass sheet. "Getting paid is nice, but to get your battery recharged and to really get something lasting out of it requires interacting with the kids - you don’t get a lot of that this year,” said Six, who first portrayed Santa 35 years ago. This is Santa Claus in the age of COVID-19, where visits are conducted with layers of protection or online. Putting hundreds of kids daily onto Santa's lap to talk into his face - that's not happening for most. The physical attributes that make the perfect Santa align precisely with those that make COVID-19 especially deadly. “Most of us tick all the boxes: We are old, we are … [Read more...] about COVID-19 keeping most US Santas at a distance

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19. Trump made the announcement on his Twitter account on Thursday (Oct 1): "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!" tested positive for COVID-19 . The president’s physician Sean Conley issued a memo to reporters in which he said that he received confirmation of the positive tests on Thursday evening. “The President and First Lady are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence,’ Dr Conley wrote. "The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support provided by some of our country’s greatest medical professionals and institutions," he added. He also said he expects Mr Trump to continue carrying out his duties as president "without … [Read more...] about US President Trump and wife Melania test positive for COVID-19 after top aide caught virus

WASHINGTON: News of President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis has upended the United States presidential election campaign entering its final month and roiled stock markets, raising questions about succession and prompting White House aides to insist that Trump would keep a busy, if modified, schedule. Trump's diagnosis was announced on early Friday (Oct 2) morning, but a close adviser to the president tested positive a day before. Over the weekend, more prominent Republicans have been added to the list of those who have tested positive for COVID-19. WHO IN TRUMP'S CIRCLE HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19? Hope Hicks, a close adviser to the president who often travelled with him on the Air Force One and Marine One presidential aircraft, tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus on Thursday. After Trump tweeted he and his wife, Melania , tested positive for COVID-19 early Friday morning, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel, who has … [Read more...] about Trump White House, campaign staff who have tested positive for COVID-19

President Biden Joe Biden House Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE is set to travel to Houston Friday to meet with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and local leaders after a rare bout of severe winter weather left dozens dead and millions without power for multiple days. The visit will mark Biden’s third official trip as president and his first to a disaster-stricken area. In addition to addressing the storm response, he’s also expected to visit a facility distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The White House says Biden will spend much of the day with Abbott, who has faced significant criticism for how the state handled the storm. More than 4 million people were without power for days as temperatures plunged below freezing and many were eventually left without water as well. Louisiana and Oklahoma suffered significant … [Read more...] about Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip