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In break with the past, Met opera is devoting a third of its productions to recent work
1 year, 3 months ago

In break with the past, Met opera is devoting a third of its productions to recent work

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jake Heggie recalls that after “Dead Man Walking” premiered in San Francisco in 2000, his first opera was quickly taken up by other companies, but there was “not even a whisper of possibility” that the Metropolitan Opera might be interested. When Anthony Davis’ first opera, “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X,” was staged at New …

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In break with the past, Met opera is devoting a third of its productions to recent work
1 year, 3 months ago

In break with the past, Met opera is devoting a third of its productions to recent work

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, met with …

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13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House
2 years, 2 months ago

13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House

Huff Post  

PhoenixGraphicsDecal on Etsy, Amazon A fire alert sticker, a fireproof box, and a fire extinguisher are all useful to have. This is certainly the case for home fires, according to Michael Kozo, New York City Fire Department captain and commanding officer of the FDNY’s Fire Safety Education Unit. Home fire safety “isn’t as simple as having a ‘go bag,’” Kozo …

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SoCal’s worst heat wave of the year: What’s the timing, who will be hit hardest?
2 years, 3 months ago

SoCal’s worst heat wave of the year: What’s the timing, who will be hit hardest?

LA Times  

Skateboarders take a sunset cruise along Alamitos Beach in Long Beach on a hot summer day. From Wednesday through Labor Day weekend, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures could reach as high as 115 degrees in some parts of Southern California. Timing and Conditions An excessive heat watch is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. Monday across …

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NT scraps rapid antigen test requirement for arrivals, as COVID-19 hospital admissions rise to 121
2 years, 10 months ago

NT scraps rapid antigen test requirement for arrivals, as COVID-19 hospital admissions rise to 121

ABC  

The Northern Territory government is scrapping its rapid antigen testing regime for interstate and international arrivals, as the number of people with COVID-19 in Territory hospitals rises to a new peak. Key points: From Tuesday, interstate and international arrivals to the NT will no longer need to do three rapid antigen tests after arriving Several remote communities have been placed …

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Southern California spared major fires as storms end an unprecedented season
3 years ago

Southern California spared major fires as storms end an unprecedented season

LA Times  

Scorched trees and burned automobiles lay scattered in Grizzly Flats after the Caldor fire burned through Northern California in August. “There were some large fires in the southern Sierra, but largely, coastal Southern California came through relatively unscathed,” said Nick Nauslar, predictive services meteorologist at the National Interagency Coordination Center. “The higher the fuel moistures, the tougher it is for …

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NT government acknowledges lagging remote vaccine rollout will put Indigenous lives at risk
3 years, 2 months ago

NT government acknowledges lagging remote vaccine rollout will put Indigenous lives at risk

ABC  

The Northern Territory government has acknowledged large gaps in the remote vaccine rollout could put Indigenous lives at risk in the coming months, with its Chief Health Officer warning shipping containers and cold storage facilities may be used as mass mortuaries in a worst-case scenario. Key points: Authorities say the first-dose rate in some remote communities is as low as …

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NT health authorities reassure Territorians after US marine tests positive to coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

NT health authorities reassure Territorians after US marine tests positive to coronavirus

ABC  

The news that a US marine has tested positive for coronavirus on Friday in the Northern Territory has had health authorities scrambling to reassure Territorians that the "risks are low" for the community. Key points: NT health authorities said they were confident any cases among US military staff could be contained NT health authorities said they were confident any cases …

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AMA NT says borders should stay shut until coronavirus controlled in Victoria
4 years, 6 months ago

AMA NT says borders should stay shut until coronavirus controlled in Victoria

ABC  

Australian Medical Association NT branch president Dr Robert Parker says the NT Government's decision to open its borders on July 17 is "sheer idiocy" given the current COVID-19 spike in Victoria. Key points: Dr Parker says opening the NT's borders too soon could put vulnerable Territorians at risk Dr Parker says opening the NT's borders too soon could put vulnerable …

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As Victoria sees a spike in coronavirus cases, the NT's borders are set to open — here's why
4 years, 6 months ago

As Victoria sees a spike in coronavirus cases, the NT's borders are set to open — here's why

ABC  

The NT Government's decision to open borders to all interstate visitors from July 17 has sparked concerns of a potential mass coronavirus outbreak in the Territory. Key points: The NT's Chief Health Officer Dr Hugh Heggie says the Territory is entering a phase of "surveillance and response" in fighting the virus The NT's Chief Health Officer Dr Hugh Heggie says …

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