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6 months ago

Elliott Gould details his ‘perfect chemistry’ with ‘MASH’ co-star Donald Sutherland

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When Donald Sutherland died on Thursday, tributes and remembrances began pouring in, including from President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In an exclusive statement to The Times, Christie said, “Donald’s unique intelligence and mischievous humour is what elevated him and rendered him so fascinating as an actor.” Arguably few performers are as closely aligned with Sutherland as Elliott …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Pride of playing for West Indies has to be brought back: Greenidge and Garner

The Hindu

For those who have seen the glory days of West Indies cricket, the sight of them missing the bus to ICC World Cup 2023 was deeply painful. When PTI reached out to the legendary duo, the feeling of disappointment was very evident after West Indies failed to qualify for the 50-over World Cup in India. When West Indies failed to …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Cough syrups, lozenges containing pholcodine recalled by Therapeutic Goods Administration over anaphylaxis risk

ABC

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has recalled 44 products containing the cough suppressant pholcodine after an investigation linked the ingredient with an increased risk of potentially fatal anaphylactic reactions to other medicines used during general anaesthesia. Key points: The recalled products contain pholcodine, an opioid cough suppressant in use in Australia since the 1950s Anaesthetists have sought the recall for years, …

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2 years, 1 month ago

West Indies out of T20 World Cup: What’s going wrong and how can they turn their T20I fortunes around?

The Hindu

On Tuesday, Phil Simmons resigned as West Indies coach after his team crashed out in the first round of the T20 World Cup in Australia. West Indies has lost six of the eight matches it has played in T20 World Cups since the 2016 final win in India. Failure to adapt Toby Radford is well-acquainted with West Indies cricket, having …

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2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup exit speaks volumes about our level in cricket: Kieron Pollard

India Today

West Indies and T20 cricket legend Kieron Pollard has said that his country’s premature exit from the T20 World Cup came as a rude shock to him. Cricket West Indies president Ricky Skerritt issued a scathing statement, saying a "post-mortem" would be carried out immediately. Pollard said, "We have a young captain, we have young players, guys who would have …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Caribbean Premier League to launch new 60-ball tournament 'The 6ixty' in August

The Hindu

The Caribbean Premier League will launch 'The 6ixty' - a T10 tournament from August 24 to 28 in St Kitts. The tournament will be held immediately before the CPL season, and will feature matches between all six men's franchises and three women's teams. READ | Ricky Skerritt, Cricket West Indies president, said: "The 6ixty has come about because of a …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Fitness woes keep Hetmyer out as Windies name squad for T20Is against India

The Hindu

The big-hitting Shimron Hetmyer remained unavailable due to fitness issues as the West Indies named a 16-member squad for the T20 series against India, keeping faith in the outfit that defeated England in a five-match home contest earlier this month. Eleven players feature in both the limited-overs squads — Pollard, Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Novavax becomes Australia's 5th approved Covid-19 vaccine

India Today

Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine on Thursday became the fifth coronavirus vaccine approved for use in Australia. The Novavax vaccine will be available to unvaccinated Australians aged 18 years and older but will not be used as a booster for the 95 per cent of the population aged 16 and older who have already received a vaccine. "There are some individuals, notwithstanding …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Ricky Skerritt: West Indies' on-field results will get better, but we must learn from our mistakes

The Hindu

The West Indies will stage an ICC event for the first time since the 2018 women's T20 World Cup while the USA is set to host a global tournament for the first time. In this chat with Sportstar, Cricket West Indies president Ricky Skerritt, part of ICC's hosting sub-committee, explains why the USA was chosen as co-host for the 2024 …

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3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to be available in Coles, Woolworths from November

ABC

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will start stocking rapid antigen COVID-19 tests from early November. "Rapid antigen testing is helping protect our distribution centre team members across Australia from COVID-19," a Woolworths spokesperson said. TGA head John Skerritt said there would be no constraints on where rapid antigen tests could be sold, including online and at petrol stations. Home tests …

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3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 rapid antigen home testing to be available from November

ABC

Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from November, once the national medical regulator approves the testing measure. Key points: Rapid COVID-19 antigen tests will be available for home use from November Dozens of testing kits are already approved for use, but currently require the supervision of a health professional States and territories will decide how …

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3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 Delta strain requires two vaccine doses for protection, Therapeutic Goods Administration boss says

ABC

Australians will need two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to adequately protect themselves against the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus, health authorities have warned. Key points: Health authorities say the Delta variant of COVID-19 requires two vaccine doses for protection Experts say the potential long-term effects of rare blood clotting disorder are as important as deaths Health Department …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Caribbean Premier League tweaks schedule to avoid clash with remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Firstpost

New Delhi: The BCCI seems to have ensured the participation of the Caribbean players in the remainder of the IPL as the organisers of the CPL have revised their schedule to avoid a clash of dates with the popular Indian T20 tournament. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the Caribbean Premier League will now be played in St Kitts and …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Experts want age limit for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine reviewed after latest death

ABC

Some researchers and medical specialists are calling for a review of the age groups who receive the AstraZeneca jab, after a 52-year-old woman died from a brain clot last week. Key points: The second Australian clotting death occurred after 3.6 million doses of AstraZeneca had been administered The second Australian clotting death occurred after 3.6 million doses of AstraZeneca had …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Five new reports of blood clotting linked to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine emerge in Australia, authorities investigating

ABC

Federal health authorities say five more cases of a rare blood clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have been identified in Australia. Key points: A total of 11 cases of blood clotting after the AstraZeneca vaccine have now been reported in Australia A total of 11 cases of blood clotting after the AstraZeneca vaccine have now been reported …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Australians have more chance of winning the lotto than suffering a vaccine blood clot

Daily Mail

Australians have more chance of winning the lotto than suffering a blood clot after taking the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, the boss of the medicines regulator has said. Professor John Skerritt, head of the Therapeutic Goods Administration, said only two people in Australia have suffered the rare clotting event after about 700,000 received the AstraZeneca vaccine. Talking about the chance of …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Pandemic forced to borrow money to pay players Cricket West Indies President

The Hindu

Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt, who is aiming to be re-elected after a two-year term, has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to borrow money to pay players and staff wages but the board's debt has reduced to a third in his tenure. The CWI boss went on to say that the board had to borrow to pay …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Pandemic forced Cricket West Indies to borrow money to pay staff, players, says its president

India TV News

Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt, who is aiming to be re-elected after a two-year term, has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to borrow money to pay players and staff wages but the board's debt has reduced to a third in his tenure. The CWI boss went on to say that the board had to borrow to pay …

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4 years ago

Distributing Pfizer and other COVID vaccines 'the largest logistics effort in the world since World War II'

ABC

After the elation of the first approval of a COVID-19 vaccine comes the realisation that making and testing the vaccine is only the beginning. Next year, if the Pfizer vaccine gets the greenlight from the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the first of ten million doses will arrive in Australia in specially designed cooler boxes packed with dry ice. However, in a …

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4 years, 1 month ago

West Indies could play two Tests instead of three in Bangladesh tour

The Hindu

Cricket West Indies has indicated that the away Test series against Bangladesh early next year could be reduced to two matches from three, citing the “pressures” that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic. CWI assured the “best available” team will be sent for the tour in January comprising three Tests, as many ODIs and two T20Is but wants the five-day …

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4 years, 1 month ago

CWI says West Indies' Test series in Bangladesh could be reduced to two matches

India TV News

Cricket West Indies has indicated that the away Test series against Bangladesh early next year could be reduced to two matches from three, citing the "pressures" that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic. CWI assured that the "best available" team will be sent for the tour in January comprising three Tests, as many ODIs and two T20Is but wants the …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus scams — what they look like and how to avoid them

ABC

From anti-virus activewear to dubious COVID-19 test kits, many people have been trying to dishonestly profit from the pandemic. Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to numerous scams It is illegal to sell products using misleading or deceptive claims, and large fines are being issued You can avoid scams by getting products and information from trusted sources Since …

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4 years, 5 months ago

WI coach Simmons rejoins team after mandatory quarantine and tests

The Hindu

West Indies head coach Phil Simmons has rejoined his team ahead of the opening Test against England after being in mandatory quarantine and clearing the COVID-19 tests following his decision to attend a family funeral. The West Indies head coach returned to the field with his players on Thursday after his mandatory quarantine and COVID 19 tests,” Cricket West Indies …

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 25-31

Elliott Gould details his ‘perfect chemistry’ with ‘MASH’ co-star Donald Sutherland

Pride of playing for West Indies has to be brought back: Greenidge and Garner

Cough syrups, lozenges containing pholcodine recalled by Therapeutic Goods Administration over anaphylaxis risk

West Indies out of T20 World Cup: What’s going wrong and how can they turn their T20I fortunes around?

T20 World Cup exit speaks volumes about our level in cricket: Kieron Pollard

Caribbean Premier League to launch new 60-ball tournament 'The 6ixty' in August

Fitness woes keep Hetmyer out as Windies name squad for T20Is against India

Novavax becomes Australia's 5th approved Covid-19 vaccine

Ricky Skerritt: West Indies' on-field results will get better, but we must learn from our mistakes

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to be available in Coles, Woolworths from November

COVID-19 rapid antigen home testing to be available from November

COVID-19 Delta strain requires two vaccine doses for protection, Therapeutic Goods Administration boss says

Caribbean Premier League tweaks schedule to avoid clash with remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Experts want age limit for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine reviewed after latest death

Five new reports of blood clotting linked to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine emerge in Australia, authorities investigating

Australians have more chance of winning the lotto than suffering a vaccine blood clot

Pandemic forced to borrow money to pay players Cricket West Indies President

Pandemic forced Cricket West Indies to borrow money to pay staff, players, says its president

Distributing Pfizer and other COVID vaccines 'the largest logistics effort in the world since World War II'

West Indies could play two Tests instead of three in Bangladesh tour

CWI says West Indies' Test series in Bangladesh could be reduced to two matches

Coronavirus scams — what they look like and how to avoid them

WI coach Simmons rejoins team after mandatory quarantine and tests