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Five suspects were arrested on Monday in connection with the killing of a Swat anti-terrorism court judge and his family members, police said. A day earlier, Judge Aftab Afridi was travelling to Islamabad from Peshawar when his car came under fire at the Swabi Interchange on the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway. Afridi, his wife Bibi Zainab, daughter-in-law Kiran and three-year-old grandson Mohammad Sanan died while the driver was seriously injured. A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media, had told Dawn.com that "apparently it was a targeted attack". According to the police statement issued on Monday, a joint operation team carried out an operation in Peshawar and Khyber and apprehended five suspects. The statement added that the deceased judge's son, Majid Afridi, will identify the suspects. Police added that two vehicles mentioned in the FIR have also been taken into police custody. The FIR, registered on the complaint of the judge's son, stated that the judge was returning to Islamabad after attending a wedding in Peshawar. According to the FIR, the judge's daughter-in-law was also six months pregnant. "The suspects opened fire on the vehicle near the Swabi interchange," it said. The FIR also named six suspects including Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Abdul Latif Afridi. The case was registered under sections 302 (murder or Qatl-i-Amd), 324 (attempted murder), 148 (armed with deadly weapon), 149, 109 (abetment), 427 (damage to property), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging their duty) and 34 (common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code, read with Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act. On Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan had also taken notice of the incident and pledged the early arrest of the attackers. “Strongly condemn the murder of ATC judge Aftab Afridi, his wife & 2 children at Anbar Interchange, Swabi. The perpetrators of this gruesome act will be apprehended & dealt with full severity of the law,” he had said. Meanwhile, the president of the SCBA issued a statement on Monday stating that he and his son had been falsely implicated in the FIR. Ahmed Shehzad Farooq Rana, the secretary of the SCBA, issued a statement on behalf of the president which said said that the two men were busy "transecting their family affairs" on Sunday and were at their agricultural land in the evening when they heard the news. "Upon hearing the news, [the SCBA president] immediately condemned it as attacking women/children is against Pashtun traditions and cultural norms," the statement said. However, he added that he will fully cooperate with all relevant agencies as both him and his son had "nothing to do in this matter".

It has been a long and winding road for Dying Light 2 after starting development all the way back in 2016. Following the success of its predecessor, Techland has been quietly working on the title after its reveal at E3 2018, leaving many fans wondering just what is going on with the game. Following multiple game delays, rumors that the game was stuck in development hell, and reports of a hostile work environment, it hasn't always been a smooth ride. However, with an expected launch in 2021, the studio appears to finally be moving forward as it slowly pulls back the curtain on the anticipated and mysterious sequel. Last month, the company released a new video of members of Techland discussing the game and showing off 12 seconds of gameplay. While that may not be much, it does give fans a quick look at some interesting elements including the huge open world. In fact, in a recent interview, lead game designer Tymon Smektala discussed how Dying Light 2's world is different from other open world style games. As many have theorized, Smektala confirms that players will be able to evolve and change their version of the open world based on certain actions and decisions made throughout the game. While a specific example isn't given, certain choices made will impact the open gameplay space with different mechanics and more. The studio believes that giving the player the freedom to shape the world around them is incredibly empowering. Outside of the dynamically evolving world, Smektala revealed that the game world remains very vertical and from a first person perspective, which he believes helps the player's immersion. Through the C-Engine and use of CityBuilder, Techland has been able to expand the map to four times the size of the first game. That said, the biggest challenge hasn't been creating the size, but the time required to po[CENSORED]te and fill it with interesting things for the player to do and experience. As fans continue to wait for even more details from Techland regarding Dying Light 2, the added development time doesn't appear to have impacted the decision to release the game on certain platforms. While many have speculated that the recent delay meant Dying Light 2 would be going to next-gen systems only, Techland has refuted the rumor and confirmed that the current and older generation consoles were still targeted. The team has been testing on the PS4 and Xbox One consoles since early in development and continue to do so to ensure that these versions meet the studio's standards at release. Dying Light 2 is currently scheduled to release in 2021 and will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

Thousands of miles from home Wally is more used to a quieter life, away from humans, in the Arctic. But, after straying unusually far south into Tenby, Pembrokeshire, the walrus has become a bit of a tourist attraction for visitors over Easter. Now authorities are asking them to leave Wally in peace, after reports of jet skiers, surfers and paddle boarders "disturbing" him by getting too close. Conservation groups have urged people to "enjoy him from a distance". They have been keeping a close eye on the mammal, who has been nicknamed Wally ever since he was first spotted on the Welsh cliffs. The walrus is believed to have arrived from the Arctic on an ice floe, and was initially seen off County Kerry earlier this month, before he ended up on the Welsh coast. It was first seen in Wales on rocks near Broad Haven South beach before heading to Tenby, and had spent a few days on the RNLI slipway, with lifeboat crews keeping people away from it. In a statement, authorities warned the public to leave Wally alone, as the sunshine draws crowds to the area. The statement, issued by the RSPCA, Tenby's Harbour Master, Welsh Marine Life Rescue, Tenby Lifeboat Service, British Divers Marine Life Rescue, Natural Resources Wales, and CSIP Marine Environmental Monitoring, warns that people have been getting "too close". The walrus is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981, and anyone caught disturbing the animal may be committing a criminal offence. "We understand it's exciting and unusual to have the walrus take up a temporary residence in Tenby, and that over the bank holiday weekend many people may wish to visit the area in the hope of catching a glimpse of him," the statement said. "However, it's in his best interests to be left alone as much as possible, so we're asking people to remember he is a wild animal and avoid the temptation to get near to him and disturb him. "We're really concerned to hear reports that some people have tried to get close to him by using jet skis or paddle and surf boards - this really isn't in his best interest and we urge people to act responsibly this weekend and if they find themselves in the area, to enjoy him from a distance."

In a recent conversation with Car and Driver, Mercedes-AMG CEO Philipp Schiemer revealed a great deal about the future of Mercedes-AMG. This bright future will see continued investment in gasoline engines augmented by a power performance hybrid setup for most upcoming models. Philipp Schiemer also confirmed that a new Mercedes-AMG SL is on the horizon and will replace the AMG GT Roadster. The modern-day Mercedes-Benz SL has had a rough couple of years. Increased competition internally from the AMG GT, slow sales, and no advertising meant this Mercedes-Benz icon was slowly becoming obsolete. Luckily, the future of the SL is looking bright as Mercedes-AMG CEO Philipp Schiemer confirmed that internal competition will soon be gone thanks to the elimination of the AMG GT Roadster and there will be a greater investment in the future of the model. The next-generation SL will be a full-fledged Mercedes-AMG product like the AMG GT coupe and sedan. According to Schiemer, it will remain a comfortable car the cruise in for long distances but is quick to point out that the SL has a strong racing pedigree. Schiemer also clearly stated that the SL will have its own unique powertrains and may not share everything with other more pedestrian As the future of Mercedes-AMG embraces hybridization for greater performance we may see some of their best work. Riding on the heels of a dominant Formula One Team while developing a hypercar only elevates the capabilities and brand image of Mercedes-AMG. A turn towards hybridization will also allow Mercedes-AMG products to meet tightening emissions requirements while adding performance.

As we head into our second pandemic spring, many of us may be itching to give up our masks. But for the 19.2 million American adults suffering from seasonal allergies, there’s another reason to keep wearing your mask. While cloth and medical masks do a good job of protecting us from viral particles, studies show masks also can be effective at filtering common allergens, which typically float around in much larger sizes, making them easier to block. Pine tree pollen, for example, is about 800 times larger than the coronavirus, said Dr. David Lang, an allergist at Cleveland Clinic. Even before the pandemic, he advised patients with severe allergies to wear a mask outside, especially for prolonged activities like gardening or yardwork. Using masks to alleviate allergy symptoms can require a bit of “trial and error,” said Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist at N.Y.U. Langone Health. But over all, “if there’s less pollen going into your nose and mouth, you’re less likely to have an allergy attack,” she said. Israeli researchers recently studied how much difference wearing a mask could make for allergy sufferers with mild, moderate and severe symptoms. Using data collected from 215 nurses who used surgical masks or N95 masks during a two-week period, they found that among the 44 nurses with severe allergy symptoms, nearly 40 percent experienced less sneezing, runny nose and stuffy nose when they wore either a surgical or N95 mask. Among the 91 nurses with moderate symptoms, 30 percent improved when they wore a surgical mask; that rose to 40 percent when they wore an N95. Among the 80 nurses who started the study with mild symptoms, 43 nurses, or about 54 percent, felt their symptoms improved while wearing a surgical or N95 mask, said Dr. Amiel Dror, a physician-scientist at Galilee Medical Center and Bar-Ilan University Azrieli Faculty of Medicine and the lead author on the study. Mask use was also more effective for the nurses with seasonal allergies than those with year-round symptoms. Wearing a mask did not solve the problem of itchy eyes, according to the September report, published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Although the findings suggest that wearing a mask can reduce allergy symptoms for some people, the researchers noted that more study is needed. It could be that the nurses experienced fewer symptoms because, when they weren’t working, they were staying home and avoiding crowds during lockdowns, and thus had less exposure to allergens in the environment. But the fact that mask-wearing, which covers the nose and mouth, was associated with improvements in nasal symptoms, but not eye irritation, suggests that masking probably did help reduce many allergy symptoms. In addition to filtering out allergens, wearing a mask also makes the air in our nasal cavities warmer and more humid, said Dr. Dror. “We know that dry air and cold air sometimes has the ability to elicit a reaction in the nose,” he said. “This is an extra benefit of wearing a mask. With all the bad, you can find some good.” Protection varies mask to mask, depending on the fit and, for cloth masks, the weave of the fabric. And unless you wear a mask at all times, you may still be affected by indoor allergens such as dust mites or pollen carried through open windows on spring breezes. “It can help, but it’s not necessarily going to take away all your symptoms,” said Dr. Sandra Lin, a professor of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. “Pretty much everyone’s wearing masks most of the time now, and people are still getting allergy symptoms.” Here are some more tips to reduce your symptoms during allergy season. — PROTECT YOUR EYES: Dr. Lang recommends people who suffer from allergies wear glasses or sunglasses when they’re outside, which helps block allergens like tree pollen from making direct contact with eyes. — WASH AND CHANGE YOUR MASK FREQUENTLY: “The last thing you want is allergen getting trapped in it,” Dr. Parikh said. She recommends patients change their clothes when they get home and shower before sleep, to ensure that pollen doesn’t stick to their skin, and wash reusable masks frequently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing a cloth mask after each use. — FIND A MASK THAT DOESN’T IRRITATE YOUR SKIN: Choosing the right mask for an allergy-prone wearer can also be important. People with sensitive skin may react to dyes in some fabric masks and should use perfume-free detergents. Or choose a surgical or medical grade mask, which are less likely to irritate skin. “My allergy sufferers have very sensitive skin because the same critters that make them sneeze or cough also can irritate their skin,” Dr. Parikh said. — TALK TO A DOCTOR IF YOUR ALLERGY SYMPTOMS ARE SEVERE: “If people are continuing to have symptoms that interfere with normal activity — if they’re missing work, missing school, their sleep is disrupted at night — see a physician,” Dr. Lang said. “There are other ways we can help. You shouldn’t be suffering needlessly.”

Workouts in D.C., Baseball on Monday?: In his Zoom call with reporters on Friday, Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo said that the plan was to play the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a three-game set this Monday after a season-opening series with the New York Mets was postponed when four Nationals’ players tested positive for COVID-19 and five others ended up in quarantine with the club’s contact tracing identifying them as having been in close contact with someone who tested positive. In order to play on Monday, however, Rizzo said, the players, who have been off since they played the final Grapefruit League game in West Palm Beach a week back (Monday, 3/29), would have to get some sort of workouts in. “You can’t just go from a dead stop and this postponement,” Rizzo explained, “... to ramping up to play the Atlanta Braves and not expect there to be injuries. So we have to find ways to work guys out. Hopefully MLB will allow us to work out tomorrow [Saturday].” Asked what it would take for Major League Baseball to clear them to return to the park, the GM and President of Baseball ops in the nation’s capital said the entire team getting back a negative test would be a big step for the organization. “I think it would go a long way if we had a clean team test with this round of tests being all negatives,” Rizzo said. “I think that that would allow us to discuss with MLB to work out, especially if we are preparing and planning to play on Monday, I think it would be vital for us to work out tomorrow.” Late on Saturday afternoon, there were some positive reports for those still hoping that the Nationals’ 2021 campaign will start on Monday: Does that mean they’ll play on Monday? Not necessarily. But as Rizzo said, the players need to stay sharp if they’re going to, and some apparently did get to return to the park to throw, so... we’re saying there’s a chance. But if they do play on Monday afternoon (it’s scheduled to be a 4:05 PM matchup with their divisional rivals), they’ll have to do it without those nine players who are quarantined (35% of the roster). Rizzo wasn’t offering any info on when any of the unnamed players in quarantine might be eligible to return, though the club is, of course, aware of the timetables. “At this point we’re not willing to divulge that yet. We want to get all our facts together and double check them before we give any kind of timeline.” Catching ?s Following Signing: Multiple reports last Thursday had catching prospect Tres Barrera called up after the news of positive COVID tests first broke, suggesting that one of the two backstops on the roster (Yan Gomes & Alex Avila) were among the players who had either tested positive or been in close contact with one of the players who did. [ed. note - “The Nationals aren’t naming either the players who tested positive or the players who went into quarantine following contact tracing.”] Now... what to make of the news that the Nats have signed veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a minor league deal?

The record-setting sealed copy was given a 9.6/A+ grade by the video game grading company Wata, making it the "finest copy known to have been professionally graded for auction," according to Heritage. It is also a modified version of the game, which had a limited print run, adding to its scarcity and value. The seller, who chose to remain anonymous, told the auction house the game was bought as a Christmas gift in the mid-80s, placed inside a desk drawer that winter, and wasn't moved or touched until being rediscovered earlier this year. Friday's transaction more than quadruples the previous mark for the most expensive video game sold—a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. 3 that went for $156,000 in November. The previous record for an original Super Mario Bros. game was $114,000, set last July. "It stayed in the bottom of my office desk this whole time since the day I bought it," the seller told Heritage Auctions. "I never thought anything about it." The market for alternative assets such as trading cards and various forms of sports and entertainment memorabilia has skyrocketed over the past year. In December, an O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie was purchased for $1.29 million, setting the record for a hockey card sale. The following month, a scarce 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card sold for $5.2 million—the highest recorded card sale of all time. In February, eBay announced that the trading card category on its platform grew by 142% in 2020, with over 4 million more cards sold compared to the prior year. A 1993 Magic The Gathering MTG Alpha Black Lotus sold for $511,100 on the site in January. Last month, an autographed Luka Doncic rookie card went for $4.6 million. During the Heritage auction that closed Friday, two other sealed video games (Megaman and Mike Tyson's Punchout) sold for north of $100,000. Heritage's Comics & Comic Art Auction continues throughout the weekend and includes an internet session for comic books on Saturday and another video game session Sunday.

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BERLIN -- A fire at a pig-breeding facility in northeastern Germany is believed to have killed more than 55,000 animals, the operator said Thursday. The fire broke out on Tuesday at the facility in Alt Tellin, in Germany's northeastern corner. It spread quickly, in part through ventilation shafts, and destroyed the stalls where the animals were kept. A spokesman for operator LFD Holding, Ralf Beke-Bramkamp, told German news agency dpa that over 55,000 animals died. Some 7,000 sows and 50,000 piglets were listed as being at the facility at the time, and only about 1,300 animals were rescued. The cause of the blaze remains unclear. Police spokesman Andrej Krosse said it was an “incredibly difficult” investigation and a drone was being used to survey the devastated site. The Alt Tellin facility was one of the biggest of its kind in Germany. Groups of demonstrators, carrying placards with slogans such as “Stop animal torture,” gathered at the scene on Wednesday.

Named the Phantom Iridescent Opulence, the unique luxury car pays great attention to its Gallery work, a space specially designed to create works of art and add other aesthetic details of a personal nature. This segment has been specially installed and created by a Swiss specialist, the Nature Squared brand, which focuses on nature research, self-sustainable materials and the use of the latest available technologies. After extensive research, the company was able to identify different species of birds with rich and dense feathers, including more than 3,000 carefully selected tail feathers in the new model’s Control Panel Gallery segment, surrounding a central mother-of-pearl kilometer to create a very lavish and a luxurious feel. “The gallery segment in the Rolls-Royce Phantom model is a unique space that provides the perfect platform to present works of art,” said Cesar Habib, Regional Director of Rolls-Royce’s Middle East and Africa branch.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One week from today, Governor Ivey’s Mask mandate will expire, leaving many with the personal decision to mask up or not. Local experts say many are suffering from “COVID fatigue” and are ready to leave the pandemic behind them, but others are still on high alert. Dr. Christina Steidl, Associate Sociology Professor at UAH, says the deciding factor to continue to take precautions or fully go back to a pre-COVID lifestyle is based on our social network. Dr. Steidl says individuals don’t act in a vacuum and groups tend to form around likeness. We check our behaviors with the people around us so we know “what is normal”. So, the decision to continue to take precautions or not will likely be decided on what others around you do. Steidl says that when it comes down to decisions like this we often forget how our environmental structures affect our opinions. She says this can also stem from more than just your personal relationships. “The COVID response has become so politicized, right,” says Steidl. “So, whether to wear a mask, how to wear a mask…there is a lot of pressure for individuals, not just from others in your group that are saying, ‘why weren’t you wearing a mask’ or ‘why were you wearing a mask’, but also there is pressure to represent or uphold the political group.” Steidl says that with all the pressure to please, individuals are now not making the best decisions for themselves, but having to navigate another layer of coercion. She says the government regulations should be freeing to an extent and people can make their own choices shame-free.

MUMBAI: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar entered hospital onFriday as a precautionary measure six days after announcing that he had coronavirus. The 47-year-old “little master” of batting is one of the most high-profile cases of a new pandemic surge in the country of 1.3 billion people. “As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised,” Tendulkar said on Twitter. “I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone.” Tendulkar is adored across India, and fans took to social media to wish their cricket “God” a speedy recovery. Indian Premier League teams like the Delhi Capitals all released messages of goodwill. “Wishing a speedy recovery to the little master,” IPL player Mufaddal Vohra said on Twitter. “Praying for the speedy recovery of Sachin Tendulkar,” said Jay Shah, secretary of the BCCI, India´s national cricket board. Former Pakistan arch-rival Wasim Akram also sent special wishes. “Even when you were 16, you battled world´s best bowlers with guts and aplomb... so I am sure you will hit Covid-19 for a six!” said Akram, who bowled at Tendulkar in his debut series as a 16-year-old. “Recover soon master! Would be great if you celebrate India´s World Cup 2011 anniversary with doctors and hospital staff... do send me a pic!” Three other players who took part in the so-called Road Safety World series, including brothers Yusuf and Irfan Pathan, have also tested positive for the virus.

PUBG Lite, the low-end version of the battle royale game is closing down on April 29. It was introduced in 2019 for entry-level mobile devices. Its developers Krafton via a message on its official website confirmed the news of PUBG Lite's shut down. "We are deeply grateful for the passion and support from the astounding number of PUBG Lite fans that have been with us. During the strenuous times of the Covid-19 pandemic, we hope that PUBG Lite was able to provide our fans a fun way to stay safe," the developer said. The Indian government banned both PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite on September 2 last year. Here’s remembering PUBG, game that changed mobile gaming. 2/5 How much business was done by PUBG Mobile In terms of revenue, PUBG Mobile was the top mobile game worldwide in 2020, data from an analytics firm Sensor Tower had revealed. As per the data available, PUBG Mobile generated close to $2.6 billion in revenue in 2020. Deaths due to PUBG Mobile PUBG mobile, a battle-royale format game with interactive features, was wildly po[CENSORED]r in the country, including among gamers who could not afford expensive consoles and broadband connections. Though not quantifiable exactly, PUBG Mobile addiction has led to several deaths around the country. For example, in cases pertaining to year 2020, a 16 year old Andhra Pradesh boy died after playing PUBG for hours and skipping meals; a 25-year-old man in Pune reportedly suffered a brain stroke while in the middle of playing a PUBG match; a 16 year old died while playing PUBG in Erode; 6, dies while playing PUBG in Erode; frustrated over not being able to play the game, a student in West Bengal committed suicide. How PUBG Mobile set trends in the mobile gaming industry PUBG Mobile, the mobile version of Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds, in which a group of players fight one another until only a single combatant is left alive, has been hugely po[CENSORED]r since the so-called battle royale style game was launched three years ago. PUBG was the most po[CENSORED]r online game in India in 2018 and had been able to side-lined several po[CENSORED]r games being played on mobile in the country like Angry Bird, Temple Run and Candy Crush to name a few. PUBG Mobile 1 billion downloads worldwide PUBG Mobile, one of the most po[CENSORED]r battle royale games in the world has managed to cross one billion accumulated downloads outside China, making it one of the most successful games worldwide. According to data by Sensor Tower, PUBG Mobile is only behind two other games in terms of downloads.

PARIS (AFP) - First it was snakes, and then the endangered pangolin before badgers were put in the dock. Scientists have been scrutinising a Noah’s Ark of animals to find out whether -- and how -- the coronavirus was transmitted from bats to humans, with the prime suspect changing from one study to another. Cats, dogs, badgers, lions and tigers have also been in the spotlight -- not to mention minks, which have been culled in the millions. After AFP published findings of a report by experts convened by World Health Organization (WHO) Monday, here is a recap of the suspects. Scientists were quick to accuse the bat of being the origin from the time the virus emerged in China in late 2019. A study sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in January 2020 found that Covid-19 was closely related to a strain that exists in bats, who would be the "native host". Bats are hosts for many other strains of coronavirus. But the scientists say that Covid-19 must have passed through an another yet to be identified species known as an "intermediate host". A second study published shortly after in the Journal of Medical Virology fingered snakes as the possible culprit. The report was immediately brushed aside by other experts who said the guilty party was probably a mammal, as was the case with SARS, which came from the civet, a small nocturnal animal prized in China for its meat. Researchers at the South China Agricultural University said in February 2020 the endangered pangolin, a mammal whose scales are used in Chinese medicine, may be the "missing link" between bats and humans. This anteater was one of the wild animals sold at the Huanan market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, to which most of the first known cases of Covid-19 were linked. But whether the pangolin is the culprit is not known at this stage. A pet dog was quarantined in Hong Kong later that same month after it tested "weak positive" to the virus when its owner was infected. Cases were then reported in cats. Ferrets and hamsters have also tested positive, along with tigers and lions in captivity. Scientists have stressed that domestic animals are vulnerable to the virus but cannot infect humans. Suspicion has also fallen on mink, which are bred for their valuable fur. In June, the WHO said that Dutch workers apparently infected with the coronavirus by minks could be the first known cases of animal-to-human transmission. Cases of Covid in mink farms were then detected in several other European Union countries including Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Spain and Sweden, as well as in the United States. In July tens of thousands of minks were culled in the Netherlands and a month later hundreds of thousands more followed when the government brought forward a total ban on the industry to the end of the year. Denmark -- which had three times more mink than people -- ordered all of the country’s 15 to 17 million minks to be culled in November. Copenhagen warned that the mutation via the mink, dubbed "Cluster 5", could threaten the effectiveness of any future vaccine. A mission of international WHO experts who visited Wuhan had no shortage of suspects, from badgers to raccoons and civets. Their long-awaited report obtained by AFP Monday said it was "likely to very likely" that the virus jumped from bats to humans via an intermediate host, but they were not able to say what that missing link might be. In fact it was also "possible to likely" that the virus jumped directly from bats, they added.

The all-new Toyota Yaris has been named European Car of the Year for 2021! Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth-generation Yaris received the award 21 years after the innovative first generation was named European Car of the Year in 2000, the first Toyota to be crowned with the prestigious title. The Yaris is also constantly recognized by the European jury, with each generation of models, shortlisted for the award. The jury particularly praised Yaris’ hybrid technology, smooth driving, low emissions, and affordable price – illustrating why more than 80% of Yaris customers choose a hybrid powertrain. The Yaris is also recognized for its design, dynamic properties, and class-leading safety. Furthermore, the European Car of the Year jury particularly praised Toyota’s success in rekindling passion for the racing sports car market across Europe, with the launch of the GR Yaris. The European Car of the Year award in 2021 comes just days after the new Yaris was first named the best-selling car in Europe, a clear sign that European buyers are agreeing with the jury of choice for a car of the year! Matt Harrison, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Europe: “This is a great honor for Toyota and I would like to thank the jury for their attention and recognition. I would also like to take this opportunity to highlight the passion of our development teams in Europe and Japan. This is the best Yaris ever, and just as Akio Toyoda imagined, it is already bringing a smile to the faces of our customers. ” Toyota has been awarded the European Car of the Year title three times so far. The first-generation Yaris won in 2000, the Prius took the most honors in 2005, and now the Yaris has lifted the trophy again in 2021.

Owing to time constraints or out of sheer lethargy, many of us often tend to skip warm-up exercises before working out. While it may not seem too important, warmups can contribute to your workout. Stressing on the importance of warming up, nutritionist Munmun Ganeriwal recently shared an Instagram post. “Warming up is often overlooked by most people who workout. It seems very basic, but it is as important as the workout itself,” she said. Why? According to Ganeriwal, a well-rounded exercise program consists of warm-up as an important component. “It is intended to literally warm-up the exercising muscles to prepare for the upcoming workout,” she mentioned. Warm-ups allow the body to gradually transit from the resting state to the higher demands (biomechanical, physiological, bio-energetic) of exercise. This means that the heart rate, breathing rate, and core body temperature gradually (and not suddenly) increases, preparing the body and system for physical activity. Duration: An ideal warm-up should at least be 5-10 minutes. Intensity: Low to moderate intensity Mode: Cardio activities like slow walking, slow jog, cycling etc. and muscle endurance activities like shoulder circles, neck rotation etc

ISLAMABAD: After 10 days of quarantine, Prime Minister Imran Khan will be tested for coronavirus today, sources told Geo News on Tuesday. Officials privy to the development say that a National Institute of Health team will collect samples of the PM and the report will be shared in the next six to eight hours. Sources say that the test will be supervised by Special Assistant to PM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan. If the PM’s test result comes negative, he will chair the cabinet meeting in-person on Thursday. Otherwise he will do it via video link. Prime Minister Imran Khan contracts COVID-19 On March 20, Dr Faisal Sultan announced that the premier had tested positive for COVID-19 and was isolating at home. The PM Office, too, confirmed on Twitter that PM Khan had tested positive for coronavirus with a short dua from the Quran. His wife, Pakistan's First Lady Bushra Bibi also tested positive. The premier had received a coronavirus shot two days before he tested positive, the Prime Minister's Office had said. Doctors said the vaccine did not have enough time to be effective and that PM Imran Khan may have contracted the virus a few days prior to developing symptoms for it. After receiving the jab, the prime minister had appealed to the people to continue exercising precaution in view of the third wave of the pandemic.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of subcompact crossovers, mid-sized SUV crossovers, and full-sized SUVs being offered by Lexus these days, you’re not alone. Not to be construed as a bad thing. After all, who doesn’t love options? The Lexus UX 200 is the smallest of the bunch. Smaller than the NX, an upscale RAV4 that’s smaller than the po[CENSORED]r RX. A model that’s less rugged than the GX, which is still smaller than the chart-topping LX. More hatchback than a crossover, the miniature UX 200 is full of standard features. There’s also plenty of personalities and sporty good looks to go around. Wrapped up in that premium Lexus packaging. Ushering in 2021, Lexus has added standard blind-spot monitors and rear cross-traffic alerts on every UX model. An adjustable rear cargo floor allows you to expand cargo capacity from 17 to 22 cubic feet as well. In a vehicle as compact as this, every inch matters. While the UX 250 hybrid delivers better gas mileage and all-wheel-drive, our 200 F Sport model brought a sportier suspension set-up. Plus a sleek gauge cluster and seats with extra sculpting and overall support. The F Sport version takes things even further with special 18-inch alloy wheels, a sporty front and rear bumper, aluminum scuff plates, and sport grill inserts. Whichever model you choose, each brings its own set of pros and cons. Delivering additional options within your already expanded list of vehicles to choose from. Powering the front wheels of the UX 200 F Sport is a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. Putting all 169 ponies down through a 10-speed CVT transmission. This culminates to acceleration that will not be a strong selling point. The little engine takes on a coarse, strained note at high rpm’s as well. Luckily, the steering feel is much better. The tightened suspension in the F Sport also allowed for good cornering dynamics. A combination that helps the little UX to feel light and nimble, distracting from its lack of actual power. On the inside, Lexus continues to do what it does best. An attractive layout is dominated by upscale materials meant to pamper and impress. Additional options stand at the ready and include heated and ventilated front seats, a heads-up display, dynamic voice command, intuitive parking assist, and an in-house premium sound system. All will undoubtedly enhance the experience even more. The back seat couldn’t be called spacious, but there’s more than you’d expect to find. Lexus has mastered the art of crafting super-stylized, refined SUV-crossovers. With a size and option that will fit every personal preference. There’s plenty of standard safety features and driving assists along for the ride. Plus a strong warranty and that reputation of reliability we’ve all come to expect from Toyota. All with an appealing price-tag and decent gas mileage to boot. The Lexus UX 200 F Sport will indeed be an appealing alternative to rivals like the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA class. But when wasn’t Lexus a thorn in the Germans’ side lately. Price as tested: $42,250.00 , and we welcome to arizona the Lexus UX 200F Sport

The Lifestyle segment’s success has been rewriting the rules in the hospitality sector for several years now. The health crisis hasn’t dampened the segment’s appeal: it is actually seeing the steadiest growth rates in the sector around the planet. As talks continue with Ennismore about creating the world’s biggest lifestyle operator, Accor Lifestyle CEO, Gaurav Bhushan, discusses the changing face of hotels playing in this space and the direction the Ennismore partnership may lead the growing sector. You are head of Accor’s Lifestyle division. How did this Lifestyle journey start, for you personally and for the Group? I have been with Accor for a long time, for 20 years. Before my role now I was Global Head of Development. The Group moved into Lifestyle 10 years ago, when we opened the SO/ Bangkok. People were shocked. It was a bit non-traditional. But it has been one of the most successful hotels because the ambiance, service, style and delivery are so unique. At that point in time, we realised the customer was starting to evolve and that we had to follow the customer. Lifestyle has taken on a whole new meaning. It was a ‘toy’ back then, but it has grown into a serious business with amazing potential. At this point, 25% of our pipeline by value is in this segment. The Lifestyle concept isn’t always clearly demarcated and can be slightly hackneyed at times. What are the main pillars underlying the Lifestyle concept at Accor? Lifestyle hotels typically derive a big portion of their income from F&B and entertainment – it can be between 40 and 50%. This is because they tend to be closely tied to their local communities, and F&B is a very local business, so F&B revenue in these hotels is a very significant part of the total. That isn’t the case for our other brands. This local element is a differentiating factor – again, lifestyle hotels are very plugged into their community. And they have a way of intertwining distinctive design, which often bears a designer’s hallmark, and a more intangible ethos that comes from the background music, fragrances, etc. Their look and feel, and the story they tell, is very much at the heart of what makes a Lifestyle hotel. And they are Accor’s fastest-growing segment today. One of the highlights in 2020 was the start of the talks between Accor and Ennismore with a view to creating a shared Lifestyle platform. Tell us more about Ennismore – its hotels, brands, geographic wingspan and revenue. First of all, Ennismore isn’t a B2C brand or a hotel brand – it’s a B2B brand. And we will be using this brand with our hotel owners, for our business and in our sector. Ennismore is very much part of the Accor ecosystem, but it is operating as an autonomous platform within Accor with its own group of people. We will start with 12 brands and more than 70 hotels, and we will be looking at opportunities to grow and develop more brands. We already have 110 hotels in the pipeline, so this sector is looking at steady growth ahead.

ATLANTA -- The empty middle seat on airplanes, one of the few advantages of pandemic, is about to disappear. Delta Air Lines, the last remaining US airline to keep middle seats unbooked, has lifted that prohibition as of May 1, the company announced Wednesday. It is another sign of a rebound in demand for air travel and greater willingness of people to resume pre-pandemic activities. "As vaccinations become more widespread, consumer demand and behaviors show us that confidence in travel is on the rise and customers are ready to reclaim their lives," said Delta's statement Wednesday. Airlines have insisted that even with the planes fully booked, measures they have taken during the pandemic have greatly reduced the threat of COVID-19 being spread among passengers. Those provisions include frequent exchange of fresh air in the cabin, enhanced cleaning measures and a requirement that passengers wear masks. Expanded vaccine availability factored into Delta's decision. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the company's research shows that 64% of its pre-pandemic passenger base anticipate having at least dose of the vaccine by May 1. "Don't confuse these actions with a return to 'normal,'" said Bastian in a memo to employees Wednesday. "We're still operating in a pandemic, and many of the changes we've made over the past year, such as strengthening our cleanliness protocols and eliminating change fees, will be permanent. Importantly, masks remain critical to our ability to safely welcome more people onboard our planes, and we remain committed to enforcing these requirements." Delta also announced Wednesday that the credits customers received for canceling flights last year, which were to expire after 12 months, have been extended through the end of 2022. The same is true of any tickets purchased in 2021 that were later canceled. In the early days of the pandemic, when demand for flights ground to a near halt, all the airlines were keeping the middle seats open as a way to promote social distancing and increase customer confidence in flying. But most of the other airlines started filling the seats last summer. Delta's move regarding middle seats is not a surprise given that the airline previously said it would keep the prohibition in place only through April 30. People booking flights on May 1 and later have already seen the middle seat available for seat selection on the Delta website. The airline has not broken down the cost of keeping the seat open longer than other airlines. "It's expensive. No question about it," Bastian told CNN's Poppy Harlow in February. But the cost of keeping the middle seat open is partly offset by higher fares that Delta has been able to charge, he added. The amount that Delta passengers paid on average for every mile traveled in the final three months of 2020 fell only 3% from the pre-pandemic period a year earlier. That's significantly better than that of the other three major US airlines -- American Airlines, United and Southwest -- whose fares declined between 15% and 19%. "People are prioritizing, as they should, their health and safety and comfort as they travel," Bastian told CNN in February. "And we're getting a meaningful premium for travel on Delta." The video in the media player above was used in a previous report. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2020 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.

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