July 17, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Health

Iron levels in the blood could be key to slowing down ageing, new major genetic study finds

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

Using genetic data from over a million people, researchers have found that just ten regions of the genome, responsible for metabolizing iron in the blood, could be the key to longer, healthier lives. … Read More >Iron levels in the blood could be key to slowing down ageing, new major genetic study finds

World

Instagram users report direct message problems after Twitter suffers massive security breach

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

Instagram users say that the platform’s direct messaging feature is down, hours after Twitter was hit by a sophisticated cyber-attack. … Read More >Instagram users report direct message problems after Twitter suffers massive security breach

Russia

Dozens detained in Moscow during unauthorized protest against recently approved constitutional amendments

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

Moscow police detained over a hundred demonstrators who held an unapproved rally on Wednesday evening. They were protesting against constitutional changes passed in a national vote earlier this month. … Read More >Dozens detained in Moscow during unauthorized protest against recently approved constitutional amendments

Russia

As Covid-19 vaccine enters final stage of testing, Russia could be world’s first country with mass immunization program

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

Phase two of trials for a Russian-made coronavirus vaccine will end on August 3, to be immediately followed by a third, international phase. If successful, it could be the first effective Covid-19 solution to be mass-produced. … Read More >As Covid-19 vaccine enters final stage of testing, Russia could be world’s first country with mass immunization program

‘Attempted extortion’: Germany reaffirms commitment to Russian gas project despite US threats

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

Berlin has no intention of changing its stance on the Russia-developed Nord Stream 2 pipeline as the Trump administration ratcheted up pressure against the project, threatening investors with sanctions. … Read More >‘Attempted extortion’: Germany reaffirms commitment to Russian gas project despite US threats

US economy was an ‘ENORMOUS BUBBLE’ before Covid-19 & pandemic is just the pin – Peter Schiff to Joe Rogan

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

The only thing that spreads faster than coronavirus is ignorance about economics and finance, says veteran stock broker Peter Schiff. According to him, the pandemic just sped up the crash of the already deflating bubble. … Read More >US economy was an ‘ENORMOUS BUBBLE’ before Covid-19 & pandemic is just the pin – Peter Schiff to Joe Rogan

China’s economy roars back to growth after record coronavirus contraction

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

China has become the first major economy to show signs of recovery and avoid recession amid the coronavirus pandemic, with its gross domestic product (GDP) rising 3.2 percent in the second quarter. … Read More >China’s economy roars back to growth after record coronavirus contraction

Unemployed Americans are spending more than when they had jobs, thanks to Covid-19 benefits – JPMorgan

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

Additional financial aid given to those who lost their jobs amid the coronavirus outbreak has boosted spending, with Americans buying more than when they were working, recent research has found. … Read More >Unemployed Americans are spending more than when they had jobs, thanks to Covid-19 benefits – JPMorgan

USA

Minneapolis nixes anti-topless ordinance after police use DRONE to film nude sunbathers

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

Minneapolis has repealed a measure that barred women from going topless in city parks and beaches after police let slip they were using drones to spy on nude sunbathers – supposedly because of complaints about drinking and drugs. … Read More >Minneapolis nixes anti-topless ordinance after police use DRONE to film nude sunbathers

USA

More trouble in Portlandia? Homeland Security chief blasts city’s leaders for failing to quell ‘violent mob,’ protect citizens

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020By Editor

The Trump administration is rebuking Portland officials for enabling a violent siege that has dragged on for nearly eight weeks, firing the latest salvo in a clash with leftist mayors over failures to restore order to US cities. … Read More >More trouble in Portlandia? Homeland Security chief blasts city’s leaders for failing to quell ‘violent mob,’ protect citizens