The indictment describes multiple efforts by the hackers to snoop on biotech firms and other companies engaged in coronavirus-related research, though it does not accuse them of having success in any theft.
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Safe at home? Social distancing will be a challenge around home plate in MLB restart
Social distancing is fairly easy in other parts of the field, but the batter, catcher and umpire will be within a few feet of each other around home plate.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Local nonprofits beating back senior isolation
A number of organizations are reaching out to area seniors isolated by the pandemic with a simple message: We know you are there, and we care.
Posted inSports
Texas to delay high school football for big schools amid coronavirus pandemic
Texas high schools with smaller enrollments will be allowed to start their seasons on time.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republicans split as next virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion
Republicans promise a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, and President Trump insists on a payroll tax holiday for workers.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Most Americans have little immunity to the coronavirus, CDC study finds
The agency also reports that the number of actual coronavirus infections probably is higher – by two to 13 times – than the reported cases
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In the NBA bubble: A transformation with courts in ballrooms and interviews in isolation
NBA practices are open in the Disney World bubble, where ballrooms are basketball courts and the what-used-to-be normal routine has been cast aside.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Tacko and Boston’s second unit starting to shape up, push starters
Robert Williams, Tacko Fall and the Celtics’ second team are coming together as a unit and providing a needed boost in practice.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Newcomers Peraza, Pillar could lead off against lefties
Andrew Benintendi is expected to be Boston’s leadoff hitter for the opener Friday and beyond, but Manager Ron Roenicke has some intriguing options.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine-Machias suspends athletics indefinitely
The school, which is restructuring campus operations because of loss of revenue caused by the pandemic, shuts down its six sports programs.