Weekend lockdown, curfew for India's richest state as virus surge worsens

India's wealthiest state Maharashtra, home to the country's financial capital Mumbai, will impose a weekend lockdown and night curfew on its 110 million people as it battles a spike in COVID-19 cases, authorities said Sunday.

France claims EU green light for more Air France aid

The French government said Sunday it has reached a deal with the European Commission allowing it to inject fresh money into flagship airline Air France, whose finances are creaking under the impact of coronavirus restrictions.

Questions about AstraZeneca jab linger

Persistent questions on whether rare but serious blood clots among those getting the AstraZeneca jab against COVID-19 are more frequent than in the general population, and what causes them if they are, have continued to undermine confidence in the beleaguered vaccine.

Paris medics fear worst of COVID wave still to come

In the COVID-19 intensive care unit of the Antony Private Hospital south of Paris, no bed stays free for long and medics wonder when their workload will finally peak.

Germany to add Dutch to COVID high-risk list

Germany will place the Netherlands among countries classified as high-risk zones due to elevated numbers of COVID-19 cases, Berlin's infectious disease agency announced Sunday.

Leaking wastewater reservoir threatens Florida community, ocean

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was due Sunday to visit the site of a leaking toxic wastewater reservoir, threatening nearby homes and an environmental disaster in the sensitive Tampa Bay.

UK eyes testing out COVID-19 passports at mass gatherings

Britain is planning to test a series of measures including "coronavirus status certifications" over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to mass gatherings at sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.

Europe ramps up vaccinations as virus haunts Easter holidays

The French city of Lyon's main stadium opened as a mass vaccination center during Easter weekend, and thousands spent the holiday lining up for injections at hippodromes, velodromes or other sites as France tried to speed up shots amid a new rush of coronavirus cases.

Peru registers highest daily COVID-19 death toll

Peru on Saturday reported a record daily 294 coronavirus deaths, the health ministry said, just over a week before millions of people are due to go out and vote for a new president and congress.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter dropped on Mars' surface ahead of flight

NASA's Ingenuity mini-helicopter has been dropped on the surface of Mars in preparation for its first flight, the US space agency said.

NEA Charitable Fundraising Services Can Now Accept Bitcoin for All Major Charities

As one of the largest Charitable Service Companies, NEA Charities can now accept Bitcoin as a donation to any 501(c)3 Charitable Organization. [PR.com]

"Omega" Light Novel Will be Delisted April 21

The print and ebook editions of “Omega: Volume 1: Destiny Awaken,” a light novel by Jougo Chihaya and distributed by Vic’s Lab, LLC, will be delisted from all retailers April 21 due to license expiration. “The author is working on a new light novel series, and we look forward to working with him to distribute his latest book,” said Chad "Vic" Adams, the founder of Vic's Lab. [PR.com]

Force For Good: Music and Films That Make a Difference

Force For Good (FFG), an independent music and film company, was founded in 2016 by Grammy-nominated recording artist Jonathan Sprout. FFG’s mission is to inspire and empower people using uplifting music and films that encourage personal and global well-being. The films highlight with compassion vital human issues including gender/racial equality, sensible gun legislation, climate change, renewable energy, and respect [PR.com]

Bizdata, Inc. Extends Partnership with Oracle Through New Supply Chain Planning Cloud Integration

With a focus on innovation and making integration and analytics easy for Enterprises through low code/ no code platforms and solutions, the Delaware headquartered, Bizdata, Inc. today announced ERP and Oracle supply chain planning cloud integration no code solution. [PR.com]

Machining Accelerated; PartsBadger Continues Expansion Plan for Domestic Production Capacity

PartsBadger has continued its domestic CNC machining growth plan by adding 3 additional milling centers to the machine lineup in their Cedarburg, WI facility. This addition increases the capacity for 3rd, 4th, and 5th axis machining output. At PartsBadger, they believe in continual growth, whether it be from a business standpoint or a technology one. As is typical everytime they grow, key personnel sit down and assess [PR.com]

Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Explains Appeals Process

COVID has caused many Americans who are Medicare beneficiaries to stop working or reduce work hours. As a result, they may be able to appear their Medicare Part B premiums. The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has posted a new webpage explaining how the process works. [PR.com]

Content Creator, Raman Kuppuswamy Announces His New Blog Post, Double Your Chances of Getting Promotions in Your Organization

Raman Kuppuswamy, the content creator, the YouTuber, and blog post writer has written his next blog post. According to him, the post is for advising those employees who get frustrated due to non-recognition by their bosses or companies. Raman Kuppuswamy adds that the suggestions provided in his blog post will help these employees free themselves of the shackles of frustration so that they can make efforts to get the [PR.com]

Steve Muehler Today Announced That Steve Muehler Holdings Has Completed Its Exit from Private Placement Markets and ATS Operations

Steve Muehler, the Managing Member of Steve Muehler Holdings, LLC announced that the Company has completed its exit from the Private Placement Markets and the ATS Operations that he founded more than six years ago. [PR.com]

Award-Winning Editor and Childress Ink Founder Kim Childress Contributes to DORD Magazine’s “Women’s Empowerment” Issue, March 2021

DORD Magazine’s “Women’s Empowerment” Issue released March 30, 2021, with a focus on women entrepreneurs, including contributions by Childress Ink founder Kim Childress, and House of Wise founder, Amanda Goetz. Additional DORD Magazine March highlights: An expose on Relationship OCD Depression My Old Friend, A personal look at lifelong depression Wake Up: The Hard Truth About Competition, A [PR.com]

School of Bollywood Music Announces Collaboration with S&V Studio

Mumbai-based School of Bollywood Music announced a collaboration with S&V Studio, a recording studio located in Andheri (West) to boost sound engineering and music production courses with actual recording situations and practices. School of Bollywood Music, based in Bandra suburb of the city imparts certified courses in music production and sound engineering with a focus on music theory and core basics of making [PR.com]

Histria Books Announces the Release of The Oar of Odysseus by Richard M. Bank

Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Oar of Odysseus by Richard M. Bank. The book is published by Addison & Highsmith Publishers, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works of fiction. The Oar of Odysseus centers around Penelope Bauer, a young graduate student who sees the symptoms of decay all around her, and the waning of the original values of ancient Greece. Her decision to [PR.com]

Stay Well Campaign Honored with Communitas Award for Educating Millions Worldwide During Pandemic

Scientology Media Productions is honored to announce its Communitas Award win in the category of Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility for its Stay Well campaign, a multifaceted approach to educate, inform and empower communities in over 200 nations on how to protect themselves and others against the spread of illness. The Communitas Awards (communitas is Latin for “people coming [PR.com]

Information Discovery Services Receives 2021 Best of Fort Worth Award

Information Discovery Services has been selected for the 2021 Best of Fort Worth Award in the Corporate Office category by the Fort Worth Award Program. [PR.com]