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Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus in first believed US animal case
Coronavirus 1 hour ago
A four-year-old Malayan tiger named Nadia was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 by the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory. Three other tigers, including her sister Azul, and three lions developed coughs and are expected to recover. The big cats were being cared for by an asymptomatic staff member, according to the zoo.
Why some people with anxiety and depression feel better in the age of coronavirus
Coronavirus 1 hour ago
Daily Beast reporter Laura Bradley wrote about people's experiences with anxiety and depression amid the COVID-19 pandemic, citing how some have seen improvements in their mental health.
Boris Johnson admitted to hospital over coronavirus symptoms
Coronavirus 1 hour ago
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus. A Downing Street spokesperson said it was a "precautionary step".
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George W. Bush's 2005 quote about preparing for a pandemic is in the spotlight
US news 5 hours ago
There has been plenty of discussion on the 43rd president's detailed pandemic proposals for the US, which he laid out in 2005. "If we wait for a pandemic to appear, it will be too late to prepare," he said.
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Rwanda discovers 'significant' mass grave nearly 26 years after genocide
World news 3 hours ago
According to an AP report, authorities in the East African country have exhumed 50 of possibly 30,000 bodies from the 1994 Rwandan genocide in a valley dam outside the country's capital of Kigali. April 7 will mark 26 years since an estimated 800,000 people were killed by ethnic Hutu extremists.
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One more episode of Tiger King is coming soon
Television 4 hours ago
According to Jeff Lowe, star of the hit docuseries on Netflix, a new episode will be released sometime this week.
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Countries across the globe are using drones to disinfect public places
Coronavirus 1 hour ago
Over the past few months, China's tech sector has worked with authorities to implement drones in the country's response to COVID-19. Now, other countries are using drones to spray public spaces with disinfectants. Depending on the application, a drone spray can be 50% more effective than a person's spray, according to the World Economic Forum.
Coronavirus turned these costumers into Hollywood’s ‘mask crusaders’
The coronavirus took their day jobs in Hollywood, so costumers turned to making masks to meet a shortage of protective clothing among medical workers.
The Queen addresses the UK's response to coronavirus in rare broadcast
Royal family 1 hour ago
Queen Elizabeth II makes a special address to the UK and the Commonwealth about the coronavirus pandemic. The pre-recorded speech marks her fifth special televised address to the public.
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Man shoots five people dead in Russia after dispute over noise levels
World news This morning
In the village of Yelatma in the Ryazan region — located 200 km (124 miles) southeast of Moscow — a man killed four men and one woman on Saturday night for talking loudly outside his house amid Russia's nationwide self-isolation order. The suspect was later arrested.
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What will post-pandemic New York City look like?
Once this is over, the city will be younger, cheaper, poorer and segregated in a new way.
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Screen Time reports hit different while everyone is social distancing
Haha This morning
While much of the world stays at home in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, many Apple users have seen their weekly Screen Time reports skyrocket.
Choose three: Salty snack edition ✔️
Food This morning
Following a prompt by @_Matty_H_, chip enthusiasts are narrowing down their top three must-haves out of a list of 12 popular salty snacks.
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Former New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey dies of coronavirus at 73
In memoriam This morning
The legendary NFL record-setting kicker died at the age of 73 after a battle with the coronavirus, his family told The New Orleans Times-Picayune/Advocate.
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Coronavirus: US death toll surpasses 9,000
World news 26 minutes ago
The total number of global cases has passed 1.2 million, including more than 65,000 fatalities. Over 250,000 patients are reported to have recovered. Get the latest updates from around the world: 🇪🇸 Spain records 674 more deaths 🇪🇺 Growth in new cases appears to be slowing in France, Italy and Germany 🇺🇸 Tiger tests positive at Bronx Zoo in first believed US animal case 🇯🇵 Tokyo reports over 100 new daily cases again 🇺🇳 Information from WHO and health agencies 🗒 Information from journalists, health experts, epidemiologists and more
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When dad draws you a map of the fruit shop 🍊
Amazing Last night
@ABCconvos radio presenter Sarah Kanowski finally convinced her parents to let her pick up their fruit and veggies from the shop. However, Sarah's dad was not planning on leaving anything to chance — queue the fruit-shop-floor-plan.
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Can you describe what you're binge-watching using only emojis?
Haha 1 hour ago
Some things are easier than others to describe using emojis, but @Fandango wants you to try.
Where in the world would you self-isolate if given a choice?
Travel 5 hours ago
Anne Thériault (@anne_theriault) took a trip to a stunning abbey in Québec last summer, prompting her to have "detailed fantasies" about bunkering down in its halls. Now, she asks, where would you choose to self-isolate if you could?
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A crowd-free WrestleMania is underway and fans are letting everyone know what they think
WrestleMania 36 Last night
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD! 🚨 On the first day of the highly-anticipated WrestleMania 36 weekend, viewers witnessed a star-studded lineup clash in an eerily quiet arena, due to the coronavirus pandemic. While some felt the show didn't feel right, many others are paying tribute to the grit and skills of the athletes.
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Why marginalized communities are bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US
Coronavirus Last night
Investigative reporter @jiejennyzou pushed back against the idea that the coronavirus is a "great equalizer," providing a list of articles explaining how marginalized groups — such as communities of color, lower-income households, people with disabilities, the incarcerated and people experiencing homelessness — are currently facing exacerbated effects of the pandemic.