Immigration expert calls visa application firm previously based in a tax haven the ‘invisible big-brother’

6-year-old Exton girl gets big surprise when Kamala Harris includes her letter on social media

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EXTON, Pa. - Sahana Iyer, 6, of Exton beams as she talks about a letter she wrote Kamala Harris that the vice president included in a tweet Tuesday as part of a social media campaign called "Letters to Kamala.""Dear Miss Harris, I hope you are a wonderful Vice President. I cannot believe you are of Indian descent just like me."It all started with a tweet from the Biden Inaugural committee calling on all kids saying Harris wanted to hear from the next generation of leaders with advice, questions, and art."I honestly didn't expect anything to come out of it.

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Biden and Harris appeal for hope, ask Americans to 'see beyond crises' on Inauguration Day 2021

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WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation Wednesday after their historic inauguration, making an appeal for hope and unity, and asking weary Americans to "see beyond crises."Following the inauguration ceremony Wednesday afternoon, actor Tom Hanks hosted a prime-time televised event celebrating America’s 46th president and the nation’s first-ever female vice president, Kamala Harris.The event opened with a performance by folk legend musician Bruce Springsteen. The inaugural special, titled "Celebrating America," echoed Biden’s calls for unity amid a difficult time in the nation’s history. Biden gave brief remarks during the special, repeating calls for Americans to come together and heal.

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Canada sees 200 new coronavirus deaths as cases top 725K

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coronavirus on Wednesday as the country pushing the total number of infections to 725,495.Health authorities also said another 200 people have died after testing positive for COVID-19.To date, the virus has claimed 18,462 lives in Canada.However, since the pandemic began, 638,620 people have recovered after falling ill.According to Health Canada, as of Thursday, 765,100 doses of the two approved coronavirus vaccines had been distributed for use across the Canada. Coronavirus tracker: how many new cases of COVID-19 in Canada today? In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

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Irving returns, but new-look Nets beaten by Cavs in 2 OTs

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CLEVELAND – Kyrie Irving returned from his personal “pause” to score 37 points in his first game with Kevin Durant and James Harden but the new-look, star-studded Brooklyn Nets gave up 42 to Collin Sexton and lost 147-135 in double overtime to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.Sexton scored 15 points in the second OT — most of them over Irving — for the Cavs, who outplayed the Nets all night. Sexton dropped two 3-pointers and fed Taurean Prince for another in a span of 55 seconds as Cleveland put away Brooklyn.Durant led Brooklyn with 38 points and Harden added 21.

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65,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments on hold in Sumter County

21.01 / 06:25

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – The demand for a COVID-19 vaccine has outpaced supply at a mass vaccination site in Sumter County less than a week after it opened.On Jan. 12, Terence Ramator, Director of Global Medical Response said the vaccination site began administering vaccines to people 65 and older.“We pushed out 4,000 vaccinations from Tuesday to Saturday,” Ramator said.The limited supply of doses is what Ramator said forced the emergency medical service to temporarily suspend its operation after the site ran out of enough doses to remain open.GMR said they cannot operate their site with less than 800 doses on hand.“Any day now.

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COVID-19 in B.C.: shifting concerns over active cases

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Global’s Keith Baldrey on how the concern over active cases is shifting in B.C.

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Smooth Psaki shows new tone in first Biden press briefing

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NEW YORK – If there's one thing clear after White House press secretary Jen Psaki's first session with reporters on Wednesday, it's that she's determined to minimize drama in the briefing room.Her 31-minute news conference stood in stark contrast to Sean Spicer's first time before reporters four years earlier. Spicer made the plainly false claim that President Donald Trump's inauguration crowd was the largest in history, which he later said he regretted.Psaki's session was sedate, even boring at times, due at least in part to the newness of the administration.She promised to make the sessions a weekday routine ("not Saturday and Sunday.

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Dr. Kelley Lee on spread of COVID-19 through travel

Dr. Kelley Lee, from the Canada Research Chair at Simon Fraser University on why she believes B.C. needs to tighten travel restrictions and quarantine measures.

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Interior Health long-term care residents to be offered COVID-19 vaccines by the end of next week

COVID-19 vaccine to all the staff and residents of long-term care facilities.It’s likely welcome news for long-term care residents and their families as some of the facilities continue to deal with serious COVID-19 outbreaks.There are currently seven outbreaks at long-term care or assisted living facilities in Interior Health, including 65 cases and seven deaths connected to Heritage Square in Vernon and 51 cases and four deaths associated with Noric House in Vernon.Interior Health, which serves the Southern Interior of B.C., said it has already administered more than 14,000 doses to priority groups.

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Regina sports broadcaster dies due to coronavirus complications, family says

Warren Woods has passed away due to complications from COVID-19, according to his family.The Regina sports broadcaster was 66 years of age.His two children Nicole and Chris were by his side when he passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Petition pushes B.C. government for tighter COVID-19 travel and quarantine restrictions

COVID-19 is gaining momentum online.Vancouver Island resident Christian Stapff is behind the petition urging Premier John Horgan to shut the province’s borders to non-essential travel for one month.Stapff, a school teacher with the Vancouver Island West school district, said he’s worried about new variants of COVID-19, and credits Western Australia’s restrictions for helping to curb the spread of the virus there.Dr.

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Alberta adds 669 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Alberta has begun giving second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with priority for residents in long-term care homes, and Dr. Deena Hinshaw said adjustments are being made on the fly to make sure everyone who has received a first shot gets the booster in the recommended time frame.

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Force-fitting health benefits may harm brands

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Shuchi Bansal is Mint’s media, marketing and advertising editor. Ordinary Post will look at pressing issues related to all three.

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Packers realize how much Rodgers has at stake this weekend

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puts him in contention for a third MVP honor, which would match the total won by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.The Super Bowl count between the two NFC championship game quarterbacks is more one-sided. Brady won six Super Bowl titles and appeared in nine overall while starring for the New England Patriots.

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AP source: Twins bolster rotation with $8M deal for Happ

21.01 / 04:49

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins and veteran starting pitcher J.A. Happ agreed Wednesday to an $8 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced it.The 38-year-old Happ spent the past 2 1/3 seasons with the New York Yankees.

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Oxford working on vaccine versions to fight Covid 19 virus variants

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The fear of flying at Mount 50KThe scientists were working on estimating how quickly they could reconfigure their ChAdOx vaccine platform, the report said."The team do not currently think they will need to, but it would be stupid not to be prepared," the source told The Telegraph.

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'Celebrating America': Inauguration Day 2021 special kicks off as Biden takes helm in White House

21.01 / 04:47

WASHINGTON - Following the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden Wednesday, actor Tom Hanks hosted a prime-time televised event celebrating America’s 46th president and the nation’s first-ever female vice president, Kamala Harris.The event opened with a performance by folk legend musician Bruce Springsteen.

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Keystone XL oil pipeline construction stops as Biden moves to revoke permit

21.01 / 04:47

TORONTO - Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline halted Wednesday as incoming U.S.

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Kate Garraway says her husband Derek Draper’s coronavirus battle is ‘far from over’ after announcing new book

KATE Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper's coronavirus battle is "far from over". Last night the Good Morning Britain host announced she is going to share her family’s anguish in a moving new book, The Power of Hope.

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COVID-19 restrictions lead to ‘incredibly difficult’ closure of Calgary parkour facility

Breathe Parkour, Talbot was at his main location in northeast Calgary Wednesday, carrying out work related to the permanent closure of his second location in the city’s southeast. How COVID-19 is impacting high school athletics in southern Alberta Faced with continuing Alberta government restrictions that prevent in-person indoor activities at many sports and recreation facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Talbot decided to shut down his southeast location, after five years in business, a move aimed at cutting costs and consolidating operations.“It’s a lot like a castle under siege: we don’t know how long it’s going to last, so move everybody inside the castle walls,” Talbot said.

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Some seniors still left waiting to take COVID-19 vaccines

Although seniors in long-term care homes are being prioritized in Canada’s vaccine rollout, those living outside those facilities are still waiting for their turn.

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Province says Rio Theatre’s sports bar conversion plan ‘likely’ meets COVID-19 rules

COVID-19 restrictions.“For the Rio Theatre, if they are fully licensed, and the conditions are met under the order, including an approved safety plan, then likely yes, they could operate as a restaurant or bar,” a ministry spokesperson said in an email.“This demonstrates the ingenuity of a long-standing B.C. business in unprecedented times.”On Tuesday, the theatre’s owner told Global News they were making the switch out of frustration with B.C.

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Coronavirus: 3 more deaths, 91 new cases for Interior Health region

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan sports organizations turn to fundraising amid current restrictions

Saskatchewan sports associations concerned over new provincial COVID-19 restrictions For Ruecker, she says financially the business has taken a hit.“We are closed to the public, we aren’t allowed any court rentals or things like that.

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Where Alberta is at with testing for COVID-19 variants

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We’ve heard experts say it’s normal for viruses to change or mutate. In Alberta, variants of COVID-19 from the U.K.

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COVID-19: Pandemic restrictions lead to ‘incredibly difficult’ closure of Calgary parkour facility

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Staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic is a huge challenge for a lot of businesses that rely on serving in-person clients. As Gil Tucker reports, it often means taking painful steps in the struggle to survive.

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Pandemic, tight security leaves D.C. streets quiet for inauguration

21.01 / 04:27

The streets of Washington remained quiet for President Joe Biden’s inauguration, as the COVID-19 pandemic and potential security threats loomed over what should have been a cause for mass celebrations.

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Gemma Collins reveals she’s bought her ‘dream Essex home’ after being inspired by dad’s coronavirus battle

GEMMA Collins has bought her dream Essex home after her dad's terrifying coronavirus battle. The Towie star said her house purchase "has finally gone through" and the news delighted her poorly dad Alan who is being treated for Covid-19 in hospital.

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Peter Andre is back in the studio recording new music after coronavirus battle

PETER Andre is back in the studio recording new music after suffering from coronavirus. The 47-year-old singer tested positive for Covid earlier this month - with both he and his GP wife Emily, 31, shocked by the diagnosis.

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Saskatoon summer festivals start planning for 2021, with COVID-19 safety measures

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festivals that had to be put on pause last year due to the coronavirus pandemic are starting to prepare, hoping they are able to hold events during summer 2021.Last week, the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival announced it has opened its application process for artists hoping to perform on stage during the week-long music festival.

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What’s ahead for Canada-U.S. relations during Joe Biden’s presidency

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As President Joe Biden takes office, his administration poses new opportunities – and challenges – for Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. From the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline to detention of the Canadians, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, in China, Mercedes Stephenson explains what may be in store for Canada-U.S.

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770 COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday (20)

Colombo (News 1st); 770 COVID-19 cases were reported on Wednesday (20), said the Department of Government Information.768 of these cases were from the Peliyagoda Cluster and the remaining two were returnees from overseas, one from Saudi Arabia and the other from Kuwait.Accordingly, the total number of infected patients being treated stands at 7,698.The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka stands at 55,187.The total number of COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka rose to 274 on Wednesday (20) night, following the death of one COVID-19 patient.

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Jen Psaki, Biden’s new White House press secretary, vows ‘truth and transparency’ in 1st briefing

21.01 / 04:15

WASHINGTON - Jen Psaki took the podium as the new press secretary in the Biden administration on Wednesday, just hours after the presidential inauguration.Psaki, a longtime Democratic spokesperson, previously served under the Obama administration. She served as the White House’s deputy press secretary, White House communications director, and the State Department’s spokesperson.

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Bills among the NFL's 4 defenses peaking in the postseason

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Leslie Frazier’s faith in his Bills defense never wavered even at the lowest point of Buffalo’s season.It was mid-November and the Bills were entering their bye week on the heels of a 32-30 defeat at Arizona.

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Ovechkin on COVID list, Caps fined $100K; Canes games off

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WASHINGTON – Alex Ovechkin and three other Washington Capitals players were added to the NHL's COVID-19 list Wednesday and the team was fined $100,000 by the league for violating coronavirus protocols.In addition to three-time MVP Ovechkin — one of just eight players in NHL history with more than 700 goals — the Capitals joining the COVID-19 list were center Evgeny Kuznetsov, defenseman Dmitry Orlov and top goalie Ilya Samsonov.Five players from the Carolina Hurricanes also are on the list and that team’s games were called off by the league through “at least” Saturday.The postponements were announced Wednesday, a day before the Hurricanes were set to host the Florida Panthers in their home opener.

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Jen Psaki, Biden’s new White House press secretary, holds first briefing

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WASHINGTON - Jen Psaki took the podium as the new press secretary under the Biden administration on Wednesday, just hours after the presidential inauguration.Jennifer Psaki, a Democratic spokesperson, previously served under the Obama administration. She served as the White House’s deputy press secretary, White House communications director, the State Department’s spokesperson and the White House communications director.

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Senate confirms Biden nominee Avril Haines as director of national intelligence

21.01 / 04:09

WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet and placing the first woman in charge of the nearly two-decade old agency.Haines, a former deputy director of the CIA and deputy national security adviser in the Obama administration, was confirmed with an overwhelming 84-10 vote, signaling a bipartisan desire for confirming Biden's national security nominees and installing strong leadership after four turbulent years for the intelligence community.Former President Donald Trump spent much of his presidency criticizing intelligence officials, doubting them and installing loyalist leaders — retribution for a probe into his ties to Russia

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Stars who've received the COVID-19 vaccine

The rollout for the coronavirus vaccine has begun. While it's not yet available for just anyone there are various plans throughout different countries to ensure that citizens -- particularly those at higher risk for health complications -- are safely administered the vaccine. Among those that have received the vaccination are a few stars.

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Don't panic, you'll get Covid-19 vaccine, says WHO

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Also Read | The fear of flying at Mount 50K"We've been working very hard to ensure that all countries, all populations, do have the opportunity to access these vaccines," she told a WHO social media live event.Simao said that around 50 countries have started vaccination campaigns, with more than 40 of them being high-income states.The WHO co-led Covax facility, a globally-pooled vaccine procurement and distribution effort, has struck agreements with five manufacturers for two billion vaccine doses.It aims to secure vaccines for 20 percent of the population in each participating country by the end of the year, with funding covered for the 92 lower- and lower-middle income economies involved."We are expecting to have the first doses reaching

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Mint Secure Now Mediclaim ratings (MSMR).The full ratings can be seen here.Here, only the A-rated plans have been shown. For the policies that scored B and C, see the link mentioned.For individual plans, the sums insured are ( ₹5 lakh, ₹10 lakh, ₹20 lakh and ₹50 lakh).

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'No evidence of decline' in Covid-19 rates in England's third lockdown

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Also Read | The fear of flying at Mount 50K"The number of COVID-19 in-patients (in hospital) is extremely high at the moment, and we can't expect that to drop unless we can achieve lower levels of prevalence," said Steven Riley, a professor of infectious disease dynamics who co-led the work."The fact that (prevalence) is not going down has potentially serious consequences"Prime Minister Boris Johnson put England into a third national lockdown on Jan.

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Alberta health teams receive reports of employers asking COVID-19 close contacts to return to work early

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Alberta records 21 additional deaths associated to COVID-19 on Wednesday

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta. The province recorded 21 additional deaths associated to the disease, with 669 new cases.

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Biden revokes presidential permit for Keystone XL pipeline expansion on 1st day

Joe Biden has signed an executive order to revoke the permit that would allow the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project to continue.The project which was previously approved by TC Energy would see the 1,930-kilometre pipeline transport up to 830,000 barrels of oil a day from Alberta to Nebraska.The project was expected to cost US$8 billion.The expansion was green-lit by former U.S. president Donald Trump in January of last year.

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Coronavirus: Hinshaw touts safety of both COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw continues to tout the safety of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines after the province administered over 95,000 doses.

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Alberta family working to bring home loved one who died of COVID-19 in Arizona

A southern Alberta family is grieving the loss of a loved one who passed away from COVID-19 while south of the border. As Quinn Campbell reports, the family is now trying to bring their brother home to his final resting place.

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Group hoping to locate homeless man with Down syndrome reported in Coquitlam

Down syndrome reportedly living in the area.Wayne Leslie, CEO of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, says little is known about the man or the area he frequents, but that they are concerned about his wellbeing.“Typically, adults with Down syndrome are supported in some shape or fashion, in particular older adults for example are in a group setting,” Leslie said.

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COVID-19: Alberta continuing care facilities allowed outdoor visitors to a maximum of 5 people

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health announced that continuing care facilities will be allowed to use outdoor settings for patient vists and the residents will be allowed to participate in outdoor social gatherings with nine other people.

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