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UK government says a second spike in virus cases would trigger another lockdown
COVID-19 1 hour ago
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab held a press briefing on Wednesday to announce that progress is being made through the peak of the virus, while warning that the UK is not “out of the woods yet.” Raab was joined by the Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter who described the operation to support the NHS as the "single greatest logistic challenge” he has come across in his 40 years of service.
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John Cho: Coronavirus reminds Asian Americans belonging is conditional
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Actor John Cho, best known for his roles in the “Harold & Kumar” and “Star Trek” films, reflects on his life and anti-Asian racism amid the coronavirus pandemic in a personal essay for the Los Angeles Times.
Trump instructs Navy to 'shoot down' Iranian boats that 'harass' US vessels
US news 1 hour ago
On Wednesday, the president announced that he issued instructions to the US Navy to "shoot down and destroy" any Iranian gunboats believed to be harassing US naval ships in the Persian Gulf. This comes one week after Pentagon officials accused the Iranian government of sending nearly a dozen boats to conduct "harassing approaches" on American ships.
Ray Dalio says coronavirus marks the start of a ‘new future’
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Comparing the pandemic with other periods of economic hardship, such as the Great Depression, Dalio said the current downturn — painful as it is — would be "relatively brief" and would allow for a wider global "restructuring."
Is Sweden's unusual approach to fighting the pandemic working?
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Sweden’s unusual approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic is starting to yield results, according to the country’s top epidemiologist. The Scandinavian country left schools, gyms, cafes and bars open whilst introducing social distancing.
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Facebook invests $5.7bn in Reliance Jio
Business 2 hours ago
The tech giant now owns a 9.9% stake in the Mumbai-based digital business. The deal could have far-reaching implications for communication, chat and commerce in India especially as WhatsApp messenger looks to offer digital payment services in the country.
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Harvard University responds after Trump says it should pay back coronavirus relief money
US news Yesterday
During a White House briefing on the coronavirus, President Trump responded to a question about big businesses receiving relief money meant for small businesses by saying he would request that companies, including Harvard University, return the money. The Cambridge institution responded saying it has received funds set aside for higher education and not small businesses.
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The story behind an infamous National Enquirer editor's quiet exit
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Dylan Howard spearheaded some of the most explosive celebrity exposés from revealing Charlie Sheen’s HIV status to identifying Arnold Schwarzenegger’s maid as the mother of his child. But no longer.
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France shows you can't fight coronavirus with money
5 hours ago
Beating the virus is less about money, and more about good decision making.
Tennis stars call for a merger of men's and women's governing bodies
Tennis 2 hours ago
Roger Federer believes “now is the time” for a merger between the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Other tennis players agreed with the proposal, including Billie Jean King, founder of the WTA.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man Surprise For Jimmy Kimmel's Son
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Tom Holland had the best birthday surprise for Jimmy Kimmel’s three-year-old son Billy during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" show
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BeIN Sports urges Premier League to block Saudi Arabia from buying Newcastle United
Premier League 2 hours ago
Qatar's main broadcaster BeIN Sports has asked Premier League clubs to block the sale of Newcastle United to Saudi Arabia due to the country's alleged involvement in pirating matches. This follows a call from Amnesty to block the sale of the club due to Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
Former NFL wide receiver Percy Harvin is pursuing a comeback, ESPN reports
NFL 3 hours ago
According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the 31-year-old is ready to return to football after retiring in 2016. Harvin, who last played for the Buffalo Bills, was plagued by an anxiety disorder, migraines and injuries during his NFL career.
Airbnb's future depends on a post-pandemic travel boom
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Airbnb is widely seen as Silicon Valley’s most promising still-technically-a-startup—especially after Uber and WeWork were consumed by scandals that cost each company’s founder-CEO his job. Now Airbnb is facing pressure.
Here's why 'silent spreaders' are making the coronavirus hard to beat
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Infected Covid-19 patients with mild or no symptoms are difficult to identify and quarantine.
Keke Palmer hints at a reboot of True Jackson, VP
Television 2 hours ago
The star of Nickelodeon show True Jackson, VP, which aired between 2008 and 2011, posted a video of herself dancing to its theme song with the caption, "Another reboot! Y'all made this happen."
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A 3.7-magnitude earthquake shakes parts of LA
US news Last night
According to the US Geological Survey, a 3.7-magnitude earthquake hit the View Park-Windsor Hills area of Los Angeles just after midnight local time.
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"I’m afraid of dying here": Inside a virus-hit ICE detention center
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The virus spread quickly in San Diego’s Otay Mesa Detention Center. Detainees were given one mask and cleaning spray, and are now on hunger strike.
WHO says evidence suggests coronavirus originated in animals and was not produced in a lab
COVID-19 Yesterday
On Tuesday, WHO spokesperson Fadela Chaib told a Geneva news briefing that “all available evidence suggests the virus has an animal origin and is not manipulated or constructed in a lab or somewhere else."
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Stargazers catch a glimpse of the Lyrid meteor shower 💫
World news Last night
The Lyrid meteor shower, which lasts from April 16 to April 25, peaked in the early hours of Earth Day for people around the world.
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