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The NSW Health Minister has blasted people not complying with Covid-safe practices after footage emerged of a man’s aggressive behaviour inside a McDonald’s restaurant on the weekend. Brad Hazzard was asked about people not complying with Covid rules and checking in at venues using QR codes, after video of a man lashing out at McDonald’s at Kellyville Ridge on Saturday was broadcast on Monday. In a statement, NSW Police said staff asked the man to complete a COVID-safe check-in before he… Source link

Major League Soccer won’t ask its players to take another paycut to offset the deep losses in gate revenue caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but will seek a two-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement that was signed last summer, multiple sources with knowledge of the league’s proposal to the MLS Players’ Association told Yahoo Sports. MLS formally made the proposal to the union late Tuesday afternoon. The two sides had initially agreed to a new CBA last January, but the… Source link

In a college football season defined by disruption, chaos and fluid dates of games, the culmination of the season remains on track. After reports emerged Tuesday that the College Football Playoff title game could be moved because of COVID-19 issues at Ohio State, multiple sources told Yahoo Sports that the Buckeyes have no plans to move back the title game. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith told Yahoo Sports: “We are on track to play.” He added in a statement: “We continue to… Source link

Britain has reactivated emergency hospitals built at the start of the pandemic and shut primary schools in London on Friday (local time) to counter the rapid spread of a much more infectious variant of the novel coronavirus. With more than 50,000 new daily cases of Covid-19 for the last four days, the health service said it was preparing for an anticipated rush of patients and needed more beds. The announcement comes just days after the Royal London Hospital told staff in an email it was now… Source link

TipRanks 3 “Strong Buy” Stocks From the Best Analysts on Wall Street At long last, the annus horribilus 2020 is coming to an end, and it’s time to get our portfolios in order for the new year ahead. There is good news about to encourage investors for 2021. In proof that government sometimes can move with speed and decision, FDA granted emergency authorization for both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines, and the shots are getting into the distribution networks. The election is settled,… Source link

TipRanks 3 Monster Growth Stocks That Can Charge Forward in 2021 With 2020 winding down, there’s a growing belief that 2021 is going to be a growth year for the stock markets. The US elections have returned a divided government, one unlikely to have the broad majorities – or the broad support – needed to enact wide-ranging reform legislation from either the right or left, and that bodes well for the economy generally.The COVID vaccines are entering distribution, and while new anti-virus… Source link

TipRanks 3 Stocks J.P. Morgan Says Are Ready to Rip Higher Take a deep breath, get ready, the New Year is just around the corner, and while we’re all ready to celebrate – just on principle, because getting out of 2020 is reason enough for joy – let’s also take stock of where we are and where we’re headed.There’s a growing sense of optimism, engendered by the availability of COVID vaccines and the potential they give for a return to normal on Main Streets around the country…. Source link

The Houston Rockets’ COVID-19 issues continue. A Rockets’ staff member tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, which resulted in several players needing to quarantine for seven days due to contact tracing protocol. Per the report, both John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins are among those who must quarantine. Eric Gordon is also reportedly involved. The Rockets have several players — including John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and possibly more… Source link

Deshaun Watson is footing the bill for his Houston Texans teammates’ trip to his new cheesesteak restaurant. The trip turned out to be quite expensive. The Texans quarterback said Wednesday he will pay the fines handed down by the NFL for violations of the NFL’s COVID-19 safety protocols, which forbid gatherings of more than three players outside of club facilities. At least seven Texans players were reportedly in attendance at the restaurant, a Lefty’s Cheesesteak franchise in which… Source link

Iowa is continuing to prepare for the Music City Bowl despite being unable to practice or work out. The team said Monday that it was suspending all in-person football activities for five days after an increase in positive COVID-19 tests. The Hawkeyes are set to play Missouri in Nashville on Dec. 30. A five-day pause means that Iowa won’t be able to resume in-person preparation until Dec. 26, though athletic director Gary Barta said the team was confident it could still play in the bowl… Source link