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Boris Johnson skipped COVID-19 meetings and ignored scientists' warnings, The Sunday Times reports
COVID-19 2 hours ago
An investigation by The Sunday Times details how the British government failed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat in the early days as Britain was "on course for one of the worst infections of the most deadly virus in more than a century." The report claims UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was absent from five meetings on COVID-19 and ignored calls for more protective gear. In response, Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove defended the PM, saying the idea that he skipped meetings that were vital to the government’s action is "grotesque."
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Broadway star Nick Cordero's leg must be amputated due to complications from coronavirus
COVID-19 Yesterday
Cordero, who was in Waitress and A Bronx Tale, has been sedated in the ICU with COVID-19. Fans and friends are throwing support behind him with #WakeUpNick.
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The husband and wife team surviving lockdown by slaying lip-syncs
Haha 3 hours ago
Comedians Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke, like many people, needed a challenge to while away the hours at home. Enter #LockdownLipsync.
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Charlie Puth forgot to make his bed before his Together At Home performance 😂
Celebrity Yesterday
The American singer gave a moving performance of his song See You Again during Global Citizen's One World: Together at Home event. Fans were quick to notice (and relate to) the messy state of Charlie's bedroom.
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White House adviser says people protesting stay-at-home orders are 'modern-day Rosa Parks'
COVID-19 Yesterday
Stephen Moore, a conservative economist and a member of the White House council to reopen the country compared those protesting the closure of nonessential businesses and schools to Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist who risked her life during the Montgomery bus boycott. The remarks drew criticism and anger in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a disproportionate impact on Black and Latino communities in the US.
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Spirit pony says hello
Amazing Last night
Writer @philipreeve1 says he was on a walk when a pony emerged from the fog to greet him. The dream-like scene has got many curious; just where is this dark forest of roaming horses?
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How to end phone conversations now that you have nowhere to go
Haha Yesterday
As self-isolation rolls on for much of the world, comedian, actor and writer @Blacktress has a question for everyone who is stuck at home and on the phone.
The coronavirus in America: What experts predict for the year ahead
Yesterday
President Trump’s vision for a swift return to normal after the coronavirus crisis is a fantasy, over 20 experts told The New York Times.
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As US factories in Mexico remain open amid outbreak, workers are dying
Yesterday
Dozens of factories along the border continue to operate — in direct violation of federal orders.
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DJ John Krasinski brought prom to the Class of 2020 and it was so pure
Amazing Yesterday
With the help of celebs like Billie Eilish, Chance the Rapper and the Jonas Brothers, John Krasinski hosted a virtual prom for members of the Class of 2020 missing out on the high school rite of passage due to the pandemic. The teens decorated, dressed up and danced the night away.
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Can't wait for The Last Dance? Here's what the critics are saying to pass the time
Basketball Yesterday
The first part of the highly-anticipated docuseries about the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls premieres on Sunday.
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Just a bit of rooftop tennis to pass the time in quarantine 🎾
Amazing Yesterday
People around the world are finding impressive ways to stay active while maintaining social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least for these two in the region of Liguria, Italy, the lockdown won't prevent them from engaging in a friendly game of tennis.
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Wuhan in pictures as the coronavirus lockdown is slowly lifted
COVID-19 April 17, 2020
The Telegraph's China correspondent @sophia_yan shares snapshots from the streets of Wuhan as millions of locals attempt to return to normal life. The first known coronavirus cases surfaced in the city late last year, where COVID-19 went on to claim 3,869 lives.
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One breath at a time, Emily Cave waits to say goodbye to husband Colby
April 17, 2020
The former Edmonton Oilers forward knew he was going to marry Emily the first time he saw her. A rare brain tumour led to his death months before their first anniversary.
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One World: Together at Home — John Legend, Sam Smith and the Rolling Stones perform
COVID-19 Last night
In light of the global coronavirus pandemic, Global Citizen teamed up with Lady Gaga to curate a digital live stream of performances by dozens of entertainers including Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish, The Rolling Stones and many more in support of the World Health Organization.
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Latin America is buckling underneath the coronavirus
Yesterday
From Ecuador to Brazil, Latin American nations face a deepening economic hole.
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Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Bill Withers during Together at Home performance
Music Yesterday
It was an emotional viewing for fans as the famed singer-songwriter took to the piano to perform Lean On Me in homage to Withers, who passed away on March 30 at the age of 81.
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DEEP DIVE: The fog of the coronavirus
Yesterday
We're fighting the greatest public health crisis in a century, and we barely understand our enemy.
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Not all out-of-work Texans are being protected from utilities shutoffs
Yesterday
Texas utility regulators have programs to prevent shutoffs during the pandemic, but some who have tried to apply report being on hold for hours, not getting calls back and having their power cut despite attempts to go through proper channels.
Sabrina Ionescu jerseys sell out in no time as she goes No. 1 in the WNBA draft
WNBA April 17, 2020
The 22-year-old was picked up by New York Liberty from Oregon after making historic numbers in the NCAA. Shortly after the draft announcement, Nike also confirmed they had signed a deal with Ionescu.
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