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Eastbound lanes of 610N open again after hazmat spill


November 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers along the IH-610 North Loop saw heavy traffic Monday afternoon as crews were working to clear a hazmat spill in northeast Houston. According to reports, the spill happened in the eastbound lanes just past Kelley Street. The spill affected all main lanes, which closed down but reopened later in the evening. Getting around Houston can …

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Where to get tested for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving


November 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With Thanksgiving just two days away, people are still making plans for the holiday. But there are several questions you may have, like which is the best testing option and how quickly will my test results come in? “We’re having a small group my mother is 89 my father is 97,” said Houston resident Sharon Abercia …

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10-person kidney swap shows just how much we need each other


November 24, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — More than 100,000 people are waiting on the kidney transplant list, with some waiting for weeks, months, or even years for the call that could change their life. That makes what happened at Houston Methodist in October even more extraodinary.Ten people, including a husband and wife, a boss and her employee, a mother and son, two …

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COVID-19: Pakistan records 2,954 new cases, 48 deaths in 24 hours


November 24, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded fresh 2,954 COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours. In the past 24 hours, 48 more people succumbed to the disease, taking the death toll to 7,744. 1,389 patients have recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours and 1,751 patients are in critical condition. According to the …

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‘Animation, video gaming programme going to be a game-changer’


November 24, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced the plan for introducing animation and video gaming certification programme for youth which will be a ‘game-changer’ for Pakistan. Fawad Chaudhry said in his Twitter message that the youth should be readied for an innovative programme of the federal government if the video games are more attractive for them …

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China calls launch a success as robotic spacecraft heads to moon


November 24, 2020

WENCHANG: China hailed as a success its pre-dawn launch on Tuesday of a robotic spacecraft to bring back rocks from the moon in the first bid by any country to retrieve lunar surface samples since the 1970s, a mission underscoring Chinese ambitions in space. The Long March-5, China’s largest carrier rocket, blasted off at 4:30 a.m. Beijing time (2030 GMT …

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PCB terminates contract of Khaleef Technologies over series of breaches


November 24, 2020

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday terminated yet another contract of HBL Pakistan Super League, this time with WMTR, Fantasy and Clip rights holders, alleging the decision is taken due to a series of contractual breaches despite issuance of repeated requests and constant reminders for compliance with obligations. “The PCB had entered into three-year agreements with Khaleef Technologies …

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Rabada reveals bizarre training regime for England series


November 24, 2020

CAPE TOWN: Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada revealed on Monday that the South African cricket team are training in two groups to minimise the risk of further coronavirus (Covid-19) infections ahead of their white-ball series against England. Two members of the South African squad have tested positive for Covid-19 since the squad assembled last week and two other players had to …

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KP trounce Central Punjab, Northern fall short of incredible win


November 24, 2020

KARACHI: While Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as expected, condemned struggling champions Central Punjab to defeat, the remaining two fourth-round fixtures in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy produced contrasting draws here on Monday. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa didn’t waste much time at the UBL Sports Complex in their chase for the remaining 63 runs as Central Punjab suffered their third loss to stay firmly rooted at the …

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