Dollar up as virus fears spark flight to safety

The US dollar on Friday rose as investors sought safe havens after Austria said it would be the first country in Western Europe to reimpose a full lockdown amid surging COVID-19 infections and Germany said it might follow suit, sending the euro lower. The US dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, was up 0.489 percent at 96.029, close to the 16-month high of 96.266 hit on Wednesday. For the week, the dollar was up 0.96 percent. The euro, which has been on its back foot all week, hit a 16-month low amid a COVID-19 surge... Read more.

Port Access: Coast Guard launches safety study | News

The Coast Guard is conducting a Pacific Coast Port Access Route Study (PAC-PARS).... Read more.

Summer safety warning as swimming skills slide during lockdown

Children lost some swimming skills and fitness over the lockdown, which has experts concerned.... Read more.

Bay Area prop professionals discuss gun safety protocols in wake of ?Rust? tragedy

Several industry standards for weapons appear to have been breached leading up to the recent fatal shooting on a movie set.... Read more.

Miami Hurricanes starting safety James Williams out against Virginia Tech

Miami Hurricanes starting safety James Williams will be out due to injury against Virginia Tech Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.... Read more.

Elmwood board hears computer safety concerns | Community | sent - trib.com - Sentinel

JERRY CITY – An Elmwood parent has questioned the safety of putting Chromebooks in the hands of students without the proper training of what not to do.... Read more.

 

Wildfire risk when buying an Oregon home: How to evaluate fire safety, or prepare your current property

In addition to the pre-sale inspection of the dwelling�s foundation to the roof, some Oregon home shoppers what to know if their new place could be a target for wildfires.... Read more.

Ukrainian review of NuScale SMR safety assessment : Regulation & Safety

The US Department of Energy is funding an independent review by a technical advisory body to Ukraine's nuclear regulator of the NuScale Power Module Safety Analysis Report. This review will be made available to any utility in Ukraine interested in deploying NuScale Power's small modular reactor technology.... Read more.

US safety group issues warning about Christmas trees

As the holiday season approaches, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission wants Americans to be mindful.... Read more.

Facebook delays rollout of encrypted messaging amid child safety fears

Meta said it is taking the time to �get this right�... Read more.

Mullaperiyar supervisory committee lackadaisical in ensuring safety: Petitioner

Another plea is to ensure the functioning of the supervisory committee on a day-to-day basis with sufficient engineers and technical staff to monitor the safe operation of the dam.... Read more.

Staunton resident asks for orange safety cone and sign to be returned: Letter

Dettelbach: We feel infringed on and violated. If you do the right thing and return our cone and sign — no questions asked — we'll feel much better of our choice to make Staunton our home.... Read more.

 

Maui Pediatrician Discusses ?Safety and Efficacy? of the COVID - 19 Vaccine in Kids

A Maui pediatrician provided safety and efficacy information to parents considering the COVID-19 vaccination for children in the 5-11 year age group.... Read more.

Iowa misses goal of improving traffic safety | National News | kpvi.com

Excessive speeding a factor in high fatality count... Read more.

CDC releases safety guidelines for holiday gatherings

Thanksgiving is now just 5 days away just as COVID-19 cases are starting to increase here in the state. 22News reporter Kristina D'Amours has the latest CDC guidelines on how to safely enjoy Thanksgiving.... Read more.

Central York Fire Services puts its safety message on ice

Watch for the firetruck Zamboni on the rink at Riverwalk Commons in downtown Newmarket this winter... Read more.

Make fire safety the centerpiece of Thanksgiving festivities

COLUMBUS, OH. � A golden-brown turkey with delicious sides may set the stage for the perfect Thanksgiving feast, but state officials urge Ohioans to make fir... Read more.

Obsolete tankers exploit weak enforcement of safety valves, others, turn moving disasters on highways

Obsolete tankers exploit weak enforcement of safety valves, others, turn moving disasters on highways - The Punch... Read more.

 

JASICON 2021 to focus on innovation and safety in surgery

JASICON 2021 to focus on innovation and safety in surgery | Jharkhand News | The Avenue Mail... Read more.

Cars ?will be towed? say police in warning over public safety around Gwrych Castle

Cars ?will be towed? say police in warning over public safety around Gwrych Castle - Deeside.com... Read more.

Nothing is more important than the trust and safety of our children

Nothing is more important than the trust and safety of our children - Chicago Teachers Union... Read more.