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Power-hungry leaders are itching to exploit the coronavirus crisis

As Covid-19 brings the world to a halt, some world leaders have spotted an opportunity to tighten their grip on power. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aucb17 via IFTTT

Hospitals resort to creative ingenuity to treat patients

The rush is on to build emergency field hospitals across the country in anticipation of coronavirus patients onslaught. CNN's Brian Todd reports how hospitals are using creative ingenuity in the face of dire shortages. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/341LAGr via IFTTT

'Normal' isn't normal in China anymore

My Facebook feed bulged with post-lockdown food fantasies. Friends dreamed of a "salted caramel milkshake" or "a cheeseburger topped with feta, fried egg, and avocado with sweet potato french fries." But if there's anything I've learned after emerging from my own two-week quarantine in China, it's that we can't simply click our ruby slippers and return to life BC -- before Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JwF5BM via IFTTT

Michael Jordan documentary release moved up to April

ABC's and ESPN's debut of 'The Last Dance' is being moved from June to April 19, ESPN confirmed, giving fans some good news considering the coronavirus pandemic has forced sports to halt globally. HLN's Andy Scholes reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33XIcvW via IFTTT

Migrant workers in India sprayed with disinfectant

The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has sparked controversy after migrant workers, returning home during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, were doused in bleach disinfectant used to sanitize buses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JtQxOB via IFTTT

Chris Cuomo on what it's like to have coronavirus

CNN's Chris Cuomo talks about what it's been like since he tested positive for coronavirus, and why he wants his diagnosis to serve as an example for others. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39vfvrl via IFTTT

CNN reporter to Trump: This may be an uncomfortable question ...

CNN's Jim Acosta asks President Donald Trump if experts would anticipate the models looking different if Trump's administration would have taken action sooner to combat the coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34bpbGN via IFTTT

We must prepare for what's next: when we and our loved ones become ill

The next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic will be extremely challenging as people we know and love come down with the disease. Some may become gravely ill and even die. But we are not powerless against the virus. We must prepare ourselves for what's ahead and have a plan, starting with ourselves and our own loved ones. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39ufWCx via IFTTT

Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky

Apple has acquired the popular weather app Dark Sky in a move that could turn the iPhone and smartwatch maker into the exclusive provider of an app known for its minute-by-minute weather updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dMESIz via IFTTT

Masa Son's global tech empire is being rocked. Don't count him out just yet

Japanese billionaire Masa Son cast himself as a bold, visionary investor betting on the future. Now he's playing defense as the coronavirus pandemic threatens large swathes of his global tech portfolio and savages SoftBank's share price. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aviSzW via IFTTT

Comedian shares emotional post about recovering from coronavirus

Michael Yo fought back tears as he revealed he'd recently been diagnosed with both pneumonia and the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UxlyHZ via IFTTT

Desk dining and mandatory health checks: How Huawei is returning to work

At Huawei's first ever virtual press conference on Tuesday, CEO Eric Xu waited patiently as dozens of reporters attempted to get the moderator's attention on video conferencing platform Zoom. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33ZM5AB via IFTTT

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo diagnosed with coronavirus

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been diagnosed with Covid-19, the network said in a memo to employees on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yfskZZ via IFTTT

Scientists record first ever heat wave in East Antarctica

Climate scientists have recorded the first heat wave at a research base in East Antarctica, warning that such "unprecedented" temperatures could impact animals and plantlife in the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39quanS via IFTTT

'Deeply embarrassed' Premier League star apologizes for ignoring UK lockdown advice

A leading English Premier League footballer says he is "deeply embarrassed" as he apologized for breaching UK government coronavirus lockdown guidance after telling fans to "stay home." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QYuAvi via IFTTT

World champion boxer suspended following domestic violence 'advice' video

British boxer Billy Joe Saunders has had his license suspended following a social media video in which he seemingly advocated domestic violence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3axgnxc via IFTTT

The NBA could lose billions this season. Who will eat that loss?

Just as the NBA was approaching the critical stage of an exhilarating season this month, it abruptly suspended play when Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus only minutes before a scheduled tipoff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R0xuj5 via IFTTT

Hong Kong's night races gallop on...but without the fans

The Wednesday night races in Hong Kong's Happy Valley are typically a raucous ritual that can draw up to 20,000 people to the course. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39v0KFb via IFTTT

Stress eating these days? Here's some help

Stress eating is something that many people struggle with on a regular basis, when things are "normal." But with the coronavirus pandemic challenging us in different ways each day, it seems to have become an equal opportunity problem, affecting even those who don't typically eat in response to anxiety or other emotions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bI2zQF via IFTTT

Trump's metric of success reveals his leadership flaws

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Prince Harry and Meghan officially start their non-royal life. Here's what that will look like

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they would be giving up their senior royal roles to become "financially independent," it sent shock waves through the British establishment and became the topic of intense debate across the country and beyond. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QZ3rs1 via IFTTT

A woman got to say goodbye to her mother over FaceTime before she died

Michelle Bennett didn't think she'd be able to say goodbye to her mother before she died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UvnyAv via IFTTT

Zao Wou-Ki, the Chinese abstract painter who sells for millions

Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Vincent van Gogh -- in 2019, Zao Wou-Ki outsold them all. In fact, the $238 million generated by the late painter's art at auctions last year was surpassed only by sums achieved Picasso and Monet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dAoAT4 via IFTTT

Trump's self-congratulatory presence marks stark contrast with death toll

It is falling to President Donald Trump to lead America into its most tragic month in decades, as experts say the coronavirus pandemic could kill more citizens than the Vietnam and Korean wars combined. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wOCxwc via IFTTT

Doctor: I want my kids to know this 'if they lose me' to coronavirus

Dr. Cornelia Griggs speaks with CNN's Don Lemon about what she's seeing every shift in her hospital, and what she wants her children to know in case they lose her to coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bAipg7 via IFTTT

Mac and cheese? Noodle soup? Top chefs share their go-to comfort foods

During these immensely testing times, food can be a great source of comfort. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aurpDb via IFTTT

A man allegedly teaching his dog to drive has been arrested

A man was arrested Sunday after leading troopers on a high-speed chase with his dog sitting in the driver's seat, a spokeswoman for the Washington State Patrol said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3axiKzR via IFTTT

Doctor from viral family photo loses home in tornado

Dr. Jared Burks, who went viral after posting a photo of himself touching the hand of his son through a glass door while on quarantine, has lost his home to a tornado. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UqWBO9 via IFTTT

Temporary hospitals set up in Central Park and around NYC

Temporary hospitals are being set up in Central Park, a convention center, and on a ship as New York scrambles to increase the state's healthcare system capacity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UKXa4k via IFTTT

Chaotic scenes as migrant workers try to leave major cities in India

Thousands of migrant workers attempted to leave major cities to go back to their rural villages, after India's nationwide lockdown came into effect. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jr2DIg via IFTTT

Pastor arrested for holding services despite stay-at-home order

A pastor of a Tampa church has been arrested for holding large services despite a "safer-at-home" order in Hillsborough county. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JsXsYg via IFTTT

Trump says he could see recommending all Americans wear masks

President Donald Trump said Monday he could foresee a scenario where all Americans are recommended to wear masks in public to prevent the spread of coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JtjYk2 via IFTTT

Police commander killed while responding to domestic violence call

A Phoenix police commander was killed and two officers injured while responding to a domestic violence call Sunday night, the Phoenix Police Department said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dH7LpN via IFTTT

Macy's will furlough the majority of its 125,000 employees

Macy's is furloughing a majority of its 125,000 employees because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has sunk sales and forced it close to its stores. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33Yoznr via IFTTT

How well US follows new guidelines could mean 100,000 or millions of deaths, Birx says

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Immigrant doctors sidelined even as US calls back retired medical professionals to help

Zahraa Al-Turaihi and Hussein Al-Sudani served as doctors in emergency rooms in Iraq during the war against ISIS. Now they're immigrants who are living in suburban Cleveland, Ohio, and ready to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, but they can't -- at least not until July. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2w2Wsao via IFTTT

Spanish princess becomes first royal to die from coronavirus

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In India, social distancing is a privilege of the middle class. For slum dwellers it will be impossible

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Is the worst over for markets? Wall Street can't decide

As unprecedented stimulus efforts move through markets, banks face growing pressure from clients to say when risky assets could reach their low point. But Wall Street's top players can't agree on an answer, with limited ability to predict the path of the virus and efforts to contain it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2w2ARyQ via IFTTT

New York has more than 1,000 deaths as Navy hospital ship arrives. White House tells rural America to prepare.

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Scientist gets magnets stuck in his nose after coronavirus device mishap

The internet is awash with suggestions for keeping yourself occupied at home during the coronavirus outbreak, but one Australian scientist ended up in the hospital thanks to his choice of entertainment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UPgugG via IFTTT

Van Gogh painting stolen from museum shuttered by Covid-19 pandemic

A painting by Vincent van Gogh was stolen overnight from a Dutch museum that is currently closed due the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3axGROU via IFTTT

New dates for Olympic Games confirmed for 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021, according to Tokyo 2020 Organization Committee President Yoshiro Mori, who said he had reached agreement on the dates with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach following a Monday phone call. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39vu5zf via IFTTT

New York's death toll nears 1,000

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for "all hands on deck" in the state experiencing the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in the US has turned out more medical staff, a surge in medical supplies and a hospital in Central Park expected to be operational Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bCyou5 via IFTTT

Ken Shimura, famed Japanese comedian, dead at 70 after contracting coronavirus

Famed Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to his representatives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39zqTTr via IFTTT

ISIS members riot and break out of Syrian prison

Several Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) members escaped from a Syrian prison on Sunday by ripping off doors and using them to break down a wall during a "detention facility uprising," authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jnwdye via IFTTT

A police officer is wearing a coronavirus helmet to warn people to stay inside during India's lockdown

As India enforces a nationwide lockdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, one police officer has found a creative way to get the message across. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39uHwQ2 via IFTTT

India's coronavirus lockdown shines spotlight on divide between rich and poor

For two days, Jeetender Mahender, a 36-year-old Dalit sanitation worker, has dared not leave his family's shanty in the Valmiki slum of northern Mumbai, India, except to go to the toilet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aEX3OJ via IFTTT

America's terrible, growing coronavirus death toll makes Trump accept reality

Even President Donald Trump, a serial spinner of his own political realities, accepted science's dire truth in ditching an Easter target to open up the US economy with the coronavirus pandemic set to take a savage turn. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QVVDaz via IFTTT

Convicted serial killer known as the 'Grim Sleeper' found dead in prison cell

A convicted serial killer, who murdered and preyed on women in California over a span of three decades, died over the weekend at San Quentin State Prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UPvoE1 via IFTTT

The doctor in the viral photo with his son behind glass has lost his home to a tornado

A resident physician, who touched the lives of thousands when a photo of him and his son separated by glass went viral, has lost his family home to a tornado. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WOWlu5 via IFTTT

Stabbing victim dies 3 months after attack at Hanukkah celebration in New York

A New York man severely injured in a stabbing during Hanukkah last year has died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33Tqrhz via IFTTT

Plastic-eating bacteria could be small step toward tackling world's pollution crisis

Plastic products made with polyurethane, a synthetic chemical compound, typically end up buried in a landfill. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33TrkGV via IFTTT

Trump concedes US death toll could be 100,000 or more

President Donald Trump acknowledged Sunday for the first time that deaths in the United States from coronavirus could reach 100,000 or more, adding that if the death toll stays at or below 100,000, "we all together have done a very good job." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dDUUEJ via IFTTT

Armed vigilantes blocked a neighbor's driveway to force him into quarantine

A Maine man said armed neighbors descended on his home and chopped down a tree to block his road and prevent him from leaving because they believed he may have coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JobDOr via IFTTT

Policy that mothers must give birth without partners overruled in New York

Days after a hospital system said it wouldn't allow women to have visitors during childbirth, New York state quashed that policy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dCLRE8 via IFTTT

Economists and investors are flying blind through a pandemic

Faced with an unprecedented crisis, economists and investors are racing to understand the depth of the coronavirus recession and its aftershocks. The problem is, the datasets they'd typically rely on are practically useless. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3asuXGe via IFTTT

8 killed as plane reportedly carrying medical supplies crashes in the Philippines

A Tokyo-bound plane crashed while taking off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines capital city of Manila on Sunday, killing all eight on board, airport personnel told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33XWAVg via IFTTT

America's largest single site jail is home to new cluster

Chicago's Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart stepped in front of news cameras and reporters and said 38 of their detainees in Cook County jail had now tested positive for the novel coronavirus with over 120 still left to be tested on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wKLyq6 via IFTTT

Global coronavirus death toll passes 30,000

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Tornado rips through Arkansas city, injuring 6 people

A tornado ripped through Jonesboro, Arkansas, injuring six people and leaving a trail of flattened homes and buildings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WOR7yf via IFTTT

You know your K-pop stars. Now meet the American producers and songwriters behind them

Yes, South Korea is tiny. The entire country, plus its northern neighbor, could fit inside Lake Michigan. But within that small country, something revolutionary was born that has taken the world by storm -- Korean pop, aka K-pop. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ULys3M via IFTTT

Owner of New York Knicks and Rangers tests positive for coronavirus

James Dolan, owner of the NBA's New York Knicks and the NHL's New York Rangers, has tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Knicks PR Twitter account. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QQjhFy via IFTTT

How Russia is using authoritarian tech to curb coronavirus

Russia under President Vladimir Putin has pioneered authoritarian tech: Last year, the Kremlin leader approved measures that would enable the creation of a "sovereign" Russian internet, able to be firewalled from the rest of the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bxO8OR via IFTTT

This museum is asking people to recreate artwork using random house objects

As nearly a third of the world's population lives under coronavirus-related restrictions, weeks of self-isolation have become the new norm. And people are starting to get bored. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JnQGmE via IFTTT

H&M and other massive fashion brands are switching to medical supplies

With stores closed, runway shows canceled and global supply chains disrupted, much of the fashion industry has been rendered idle by the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39jSdES via IFTTT

'Why can't you just take your hijab off and play sports'

She was told not to play football. She was told not to jump around. She was told not to wear the hijab while playing basketball. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UyO2zz via IFTTT

More than 2,000 deaths are in the US, where a travel advisory has been issued for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

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Love under lockdown: The couples pushed together and kept apart by coronavirus

Henny Ansell is effectively in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend -- but her boyfriend is only a few miles away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yjHOfP via IFTTT

North Korea launches sixth unidentified projectile in under a month

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the sea off the coast of Japan Sunday morning, the sixth launch by the Kim Jong Un regime in less than a month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Urc4Oe via IFTTT

Domestic workers are being infected by their employers who traveled internationally

When the coronavirus outbreak reached Hong Kong, domestic worker Jinkie Alhambra followed guidance from the government and stayed home on her day off. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xutMY8 via IFTTT

How to protect the 2020 elections from the coronavirus crisis

Despite the global pandemic, we must take steps to ensure a high turnout is possible during the 2020 election. While public attention has naturally turned toward our health care system's ability to treat the mounting number of Covid-19 patients — along with the spluttering economy — it would be a disastrous mistake to assume everything will run smoothly in November. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2w1iwlO via IFTTT

Bad Bunny's new music video has a really important message about twerking

Bad Bunny got a jaw-dropping makeover for his new "Yo Perreo Sola" video to send a blunt message against harassment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Urt6fh via IFTTT

Dua Lipa releases new album 'Future Nostalgia'

Dua Lipa dropped a new album that might just blow your mind. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bxrPc3 via IFTTT

Black marketeers cash in on the coronavirus crisis

Unseasonably warm weather, Champions League football and other major events, homes on the beach and the café culture: just a few of the factors that may have helped carry an insidious virus across southern Europe -- from country to country and city to city, from Italy to Spain and Portugal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33TCVFZ via IFTTT

Italy's coronavirus death toll inches towards 10,000. Many are asking why the fatality rate is so high

When Milan resident Antonia Mortensen was pulled over by police while driving recently, it wasn't for a traffic offense. It was to instruct her fellow passenger to sit in the back of the car and to check that both were wearing face masks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QPb8AT via IFTTT

The US hits a grim new record as Trump continues to preach optimism

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Italian soccer team delivers care packages to elderly fans during lockdown

The current coronavirus pandemic has plunged much of the world into unprecedented and uncertain times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dBkbzh via IFTTT

Europe's clocks go forward this weekend: Here's what you need to know

The clocks across Europe go forward on Sunday, March 29 as the continent moves to daylight saving time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WVVXdn via IFTTT

Experts are warning coronavirus puts the integrity of the 2020 election at risk

As states scramble to delay their spring primaries, election professionals and voting experts are anxiously looking ahead to November and warning that the coronavirus pandemic is already threatening the safety and integrity of the next presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JocAGC via IFTTT

The wealthy forge ahead with (slightly altered) travel plans in spite of 'stay at home' directives

While many hotels around the world are shuttering, a growing number are transitioning into medical facilities or making themselves available as temporary housing for nurses and doctors on the front lines of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QQMj7W via IFTTT

Air pollution drops as Europeans stay at home

Most Europeans are currently living under severe restrictions, stuck at home, desperately hoping for the coronavirus pandemic to pass soon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/2vUeewk via IFTTT

70 million people in the US are under a severe weather threat that includes tornadoes and hail

Severe storms, including possible tornadoes and hail, are expected to affect wide portions of the United States on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QTaWRc via IFTTT

For a brief period tonight, some parts of the world will go dark. It's Earth Hour

Don't be surprised if you find your neighbors turning off their lights for a full hour Saturday night. They're taking part in a global movement called Earth Hour. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JhItjU via IFTTT

Italy now has more cases than China while US cases surpass 101,000

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Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader, dies at 98

The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a leader in America's civil rights movement, died Friday. He was 98. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ycDhvn via IFTTT

The ride hailing industry is getting turned on its head

Just days after President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that all travel from Europe to the United States would be temporarily suspended due the coronavirus pandemic, a Dallas-based rideshare startup called Alto started seeing a steep drop in demand for rides. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33YcIWM via IFTTT

Google is donating $800 million to help with the coronavirus crisis

Google is committing to donate more than $800 million to support businesses, organizations and healthcare workers as part of its coronavirus response -- most of it in the form of free advertising. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Jjex73 via IFTTT

In the race to secure medical supplies, countries ban or restrict exports

The European Union announced on March 15 it was restricting exports of personal protective equipment, including face shields, surgical masks and gowns. India banned the export of ventilators and sanitizers on March 24. On Wednesday, Switzerland began requiring licenses for exports of masks, gloves, goggles and swabs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33O5gxk via IFTTT

More than 101,000 coronavirus cases reported in the US

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Millions of chickens are used to make vaccines each year. But that won't work for coronavirus

Across the United States, prized chickens are laying life-saving eggs at secret farms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WVxQv0 via IFTTT

Vietnamese beauty brand Skinlosophy fuses tradition with technology

International labels dominate Vietnam's market for high-end beauty products, but that did not deter Do Duy Khanh and Dinh Phuong Anh, who have carved out a niche for their brand -- Skinlosophy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QJVzuz via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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The EU can't agree on how to help Italy and Spain pay for coronavirus relief

Deep divisions within the European Union are hampering efforts to tackle the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39pSczo via IFTTT

Harry Styles dons fishnets on the cover of a beauty magazine

Harry Styles has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and GQ. But his most recent cover is the most provocative yet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39jOgQJ via IFTTT

Voices from the frontline: 'Are we swamped? Without a doubt'

Medical workers have been battling unprecedented challenges in fighting Covid-19, from inundated emergency departments to equipment shortages and sick staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yeBjL9 via IFTTT

Abortion provision thrown into doubt by coronavirus pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, women's access to abortion is one of many healthcare provisions thrown into jeopardy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QLeOUo via IFTTT

Her husband died. Then his family shaved her head and made her strip beside his grave

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You've probably never heard of her company. But its shares are up 1,300% since she took over

Even though the company was bleeding money, laden with debt and staring down a potential bankruptcy, becoming chief executive of chip maker Advanced Micro Devices was a dream job for Lisa Su. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JgkilW via IFTTT

US has most known coronavirus cases worldwide, but experts say it's just the beginning of the battle

The US has now surpassed China and Italy -- two countries hit hard by the coronavirus -- with at least 82,100 reported cases, but several health officials and experts say it's still the beginning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WOC7jY via IFTTT

Indian migrant workers could undermine the world's largest lockdown

Thousands of migrant workers are attempting to leave India's major cities after a government lockdown designed to prevent a local epidemic of novel coronavirus left them without jobs or pay. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2R4oRUX via IFTTT

Trump touts great success as US becomes world's worst virus epicenter

As America became the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump downplayed the escalating national crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39qThXr via IFTTT

Doctor gives rare look into 'apocalyptic' scene inside hospital

Thousands of Americans are mourning the death of their loved ones without normalities like funerals and goodbyes, while healthcare workers are overwhelmed by the coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3askRFq via IFTTT

Dr. Birx's harrowing story shows need for social distancing

Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, shared a devastating personal story to emphasize the importance of social distancing during a pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vVhPKM via IFTTT

Olympic gold medalist on postponing Olympics: Certainly the right call

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky explains her feelings toward the 2020 Tokyo Olympics being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ydjwUz via IFTTT

Doctor exposed to Covid-19 joins fight for possible treatment drug

CNN's Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen speaks to Dr. Brian Garibaldi, a participant in a clinical trial testing a possible treatment drug for the novel coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Umx3C0 via IFTTT

Dr. Sanjay Gupta shows the proper way to wash your hands

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates the correct way to wash your hands. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bpiLG4 via IFTTT

Trump utters series of false and misleading claims at coronavirus briefing

President Donald Trump, who has been regularly dishonest and inaccurate in his remarks about the coronavirus crisis, delivered another series of false and misleading claims at the White House coronavirus briefing on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JiWH41 via IFTTT

Chinese startups were already struggling to raise money. The coronavirus may be the last straw

China's startups had a rough time last year because of an economic slowdown and giant flops that scared away investors. Now they're having to dig deep and get creative to survive the coronavirus crisis that threatens to freeze activity during one of the most important funding periods of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QJNFBq via IFTTT

China to close borders to foreign nationals as worldwide cases rise about 500,000

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Doctors disagree with White House adviser's statement on coronavirus

Multiple health care workers on Thursday debunked a statement from a White House adviser that the media is overstating the need for personal protective equipment in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JkgWOY via IFTTT

EPA dials back environmental enforcement during pandemic

The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is indefinitely dialing back enforcement of regulations and fines for companies during the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33OUnet via IFTTT

Justice Department should charge intentional coronavirus spreaders as terrorists

This week, the Justice Department took an aggressive step toward holding individuals who knowingly spread the coronavirus accountable for their actions. The new guidance could serve as a powerful deterrent to those contemplating weaponizing the virus in the weeks ahead. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QPUJwb via IFTTT

Tapper: How many lives affected by Trump's 'false sense of security'

CNN's Jake Tapper replays a clip of President Donald Trump from February 2020, claiming Trump provided Americans a 'false sense of security.' from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WPZKsi via IFTTT

White House coordinator shares devastating personal story

Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, shared a devastating personal story to emphasize the importance of social distancing during a pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vVhPKM via IFTTT

Want to buy gold coins or bars? Good luck finding any

Investors are snapping up gold bars and coins, seeking the security offered by the precious metal as the coronavirus pandemic trashes economies and forces central banks to print trillions of dollars in new money. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vP3U8P via IFTTT

Coronavirus-hit countries are asking Cuba for medical help. Why is the US opposed?

Cuba is offering to send doctors to more countries struggling with the coronavirus. But don't accept their help, the US State Department says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3amizaI via IFTTT

The presidential race isn't on hold -- it's playing out right before us

The campaign rallies are a distant memory. The final chapter of the primary calendar is awash in uncertainty. The summer political conventions are in doubt. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xt5WvK via IFTTT

Airbnb announces plan to offer free housing to coronavirus responders

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect people all over the globe, Airbnb has stepped up with a plan to offer free or subsidized housing to people working on the disease's front lines, namely health care professionals, emergency workers and relief personnel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WRjEmK via IFTTT

US posts a record 3.3 million initial unemployment insurance claims

A record number of Americans filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, as businesses shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QOTldn via IFTTT

I caught the last flight to propose to my girlfriend on the other side of the world

Stay in Cairo with family or catch the last flight to Canada to be with my love. I needed to decide quickly but feared that traveling during this pandemic was the equivalent of suicide, or worse, murder. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3alyuWN via IFTTT

Coronavirus news, at a glance

Nearly a third of the world's population are living under coronavirus-related movement restrictions after more than 487,000 people were infected by the virus and more than 22,000 died, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Almost 118,000 people have recovered. Here's all the latest news: from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UkUs6E via IFTTT

Chinese startups were already struggling to raise money. The coronavirus may be the last straw

China's startups had a rough time last year because of an economic slowdown and giant flops that scared away investors. Now they're having to dig deep and get creative to survive the coronavirus crisis that threatens to freeze activity during one of the most important funding periods of the year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QJNFBq via IFTTT

'Remarkable' woman discovered as last known survivor of transatlantic slave trade

A woman who was taken from Africa when she was just two years old has been identified as the last known survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3amB3YH via IFTTT

A 96-year-old woman is now the oldest South Korean to fully recover from the coronavirus

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A therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes -- this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3brltef via IFTTT

Questions arise after teen's death initially linked to coronavirus

California health officials are reevaluating the death of a 17-year-old boy from coronavirus, saying his case is "complex" and needs further investigation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xrKszk via IFTTT

Dr. Fauci: You don't make the timeline, the virus does

Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci explains to CNN's Chris Cuomo the reality of crafting a timeline to reopen parts of the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UmHMfH via IFTTT

Accused Christchurch mosque shooter pleads guilty to killing 51 people

The man accused of murdering 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques last year has changed his plea to guilty, according to New Zealand Police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ycFBml via IFTTT

Fauci: 'You don't make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline' on relaxing public health measures

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, had a straightforward message Wednesday night about how long the novel coronavirus could affect daily life in the US: "You don't make the timeline, the virus makes the timeline." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UkWVxK via IFTTT

Vietnamese airline launches controversial coronavirus insurance

As major airlines across the world continue to halt flights and ground aircraft due to the coronavirus, one budget carrier has gone for a very different and rather divisive approach to the global pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wCf55d via IFTTT

Coronavirus death toll tops 21,000 globally

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Tapper: How many lives affected by Trump's 'false sense of security'?

CNN's Jake Tapper replays a clip of President Donald Trump from February 2020, claiming Trump provided Americans a 'false sense of security.' from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WPZKsi via IFTTT

This Arkansas orchestra will soothe all your coronavirus anxiety with its bedtime lullabies

With the cascading glissandos of the harp and the rich sounds of the cello, classical music is known to relieve stress or even lull you to sleep. And amid the coronavirus pandemic, when anxiety has reached an all-time high, a good night's sleep is much needed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39ltMXw via IFTTT

Boeing could receive billions from stimulus package

Boeing, which recently asked lawmakers for a massive financial aid package to prop up its industry, could qualify for a special $17 billion slice of the proposed $2 trillion stimulus package. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wGboLV via IFTTT

Instagram's CEO is staying home and he wants his app users to do the same

Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, talks to CNN Business' Donie O'Sullivan about the app's response to the coronavirus pandemic, misinformation on the platform, and how he's running the company from his garage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vSuT3w via IFTTT

Coronavirus deals blow to Putin's power plans

Russian President Vladimir Putin has long provided other world leaders with a template for authoritarian rule. Now he faces a new test: Whether his top-down system can survive the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bpgjzt via IFTTT

YouTube star becomes the world's PE teacher

With millions of children out of school around the world, Joe Wicks, a YouTube fitness instructor, has taken it upon himself to become their PE teacher. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JgHL6E via IFTTT

Amazon warehouses are getting hit with coronavirus cases

Amazon warehouses are facing a growing tide of coronavirus cases with at least nine facilities hit so far, according to Amazon and local media reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ujaw99 via IFTTT

Spain overtakes China in coronavirus deaths

Spain has now seen more deaths from the coronavirus pandemic than any other country except Italy, with officials warning that the peak of its outbreak has still not been reached. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39k9JZN via IFTTT

Officer interrupts sunbathers: This is not a holiday

A police officer in West London ask residents to take the lockdown more seriously as dozens were gathered in the park, trying to enjoy the weather. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3brjAys via IFTTT

Idris Elba hits back at claims he is lying about coronavirus diagnosis

Actor Idris Elba has hit back at a "stupid" conspiracy theory that he and other celebrities are being paid to lie about their coronavirus diagnoses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dvwLAf via IFTTT

Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help

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There's a new entry in India's electric rickshaw race

In India, electric rickshaws are increasingly seen as a way to cut air pollution. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QNCCHo via IFTTT

Overview of what the US' $2 trillion stimulus bill will cover

CNN's Julia Chatterley previews the $2 trillion stimulus bill struck by the White House and Senate in a historic deal to help the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UgNsHM via IFTTT

How to take care of your mental health during a pandemic

The coronavirus deserves vigilance and attention. But the stream of information, precautions and warnings can take a real toll on your mental health. Here are some tips to take care of your mental health during this pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wtGeHE via IFTTT

US-China relationship worsens over coronavirus

As the world declares war on Covid-19, the China-US relations have taken a turn for the worse as the countries are pointing fingers at each other over misinformation about the virus. CNN's Alex Marquardt reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dsf6cC via IFTTT

40 people in Connecticut exposed to coronavirus at a party, officials say

About 40 people who attended a farewell party in Connecticut in early March were exposed to Covid-19 after a partygoer was confirmed to have the virus, three local Connecticut officials confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UEmCs6 via IFTTT

When social distancing extends to the birth of your own child

"Be prepared to give birth alone," the midwife said placing two round plates on my bump. As I let her words sink in, my eyes welled up and I watched my baby's heart rate quicken. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33IFhY0 via IFTTT

How we've overcome past pandemics

These are strange and difficult days. We are living through a pandemic -- and everything normal about our daily lives has been put on hold. A hug or a handshake could spread a deadly disease that is already galloping out of control. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bn5BcF via IFTTT

Tapper advises Biden on appropriate way to cover cough

CNN's Jake Tapper explains to Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden the recommended way a person should cough into their elbow, and not into their hand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33NaTvx via IFTTT

Some Americans still aren't practicing social distancing

Across the country at churches, beaches, and other gathering spaces, some Americans are ignoring pleas from officials to stay away from each other during the Covid-19 pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3b8CUjS via IFTTT

Men 50% more likely to die from pandemic. Here's the data

Around the world, data shows that more men seem to be dying from the coronavirus pandemic than woman. CNN's Max Foster shares the reasons the US should take note. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WElt6u via IFTTT

A restless Trump wants to end the country's isolation -- and his own

He's sitting through glitchy conference calls, and friends say he's thinking about his job security. Cabin fever amid the coronavirus pandemic has set in and tensions on the team are brewing. No one quite knows when it will end. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33L62v6 via IFTTT

Michelle Obama has advice for Americans stuck indoors to help stem the spread of coronavirus

Michelle Obama is reminding Americans practicing social distancing because of the coronavirus that no matter what they're going through, they "aren't alone." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xXDF0D via IFTTT

Should the US shut down domestic air travel?

Domestic air travel in the United States has virtually come to a halt, but thousands of planes are still flying. How long does it makes sense to keep doing that? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2y16jhn via IFTTT

Some people just won't stay home during a pandemic. These 6 reasons may explain why

Living through a pandemic is strange. Most of us have never been asked to make sacrifices like this before -- staying home and limiting contact with others. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2JcZ1JM via IFTTT

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson want you to join the #CouchParty

They may be in quarantine, but Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson still want to do their part to help with voter registration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aeKxoQ via IFTTT

Companies took Trump's tax cut and rewarded themselves. Now they want bailouts from taxpayers

Corporate America, armed with the Trump tax cuts, lavished Wall Street with a multi-trillion dollar share buyback spree over the past two years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QFFMgj via IFTTT

NY governor to FEMA: You pick the people who will die. India put under 21-day lockdown. Olympics postponed.

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Indian PM orders 21-day nationwide lockdown in a bid to tackle coronavirus

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Brits to use contactless payments for bigger purchases as retailers fight coronavirus

The contactless limit for in-store spending will increase from £30 ($35) to £45 ($52) in the United Kingdom as retailers work to reduce physical contact in shops during the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33MkgvI via IFTTT

Spain turns ice rink into a morgue as coronavirus deaths pile up

An ice rink in Madrid has been turned into a temporary morgue as Spain tries to cope with the fallout from its rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dsrTMf via IFTTT

Japanese PM set to propose delay of about one year for Olympics -- NHK

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to propose a delay of about one year for the Olympics to International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Tuesday, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WEzDoj via IFTTT

China is trying to revive its economy without risking more lives. The world is watching

China is trying to jump-start its huge economy without triggering a second wave of coronavirus cases. It's a high-stakes experiment that could provide clues for countries agonizing over how long to keep their shutdowns in place as a global recession begins and millions of jobs are lost. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UfF7Eh via IFTTT

Hear from young patient: 'I was in denial about how serious it could get'

Fiona Lowenstein, 26, thought she could ride out the Coronavirus at home, but ended up with difficulty breathing and had to spend 2 nights in the hospital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J9IuX1 via IFTTT

Gov. Cuomo takes shot at brother: One day you can grow up to be like me

CNN's Chris Cuomo and his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, take playful shots at each other at the end of a discussion on the effort in New York state to combat coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J7MIi2 via IFTTT

Jose Mourinho helps out at local food bank amid coronavirus outbreak

With football leagues around the world postponed for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak, players and managers have found themselves with plenty of free time on their hands. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3blcdZ3 via IFTTT

US coronavirus outbreak sees its deadliest day yet as a third of Americans are ordered to stay home

One in three Americans have now been ordered to stay home as US health officials give dire warnings about what the next days of the coronavirus pandemic will look like. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uvblum via IFTTT

Can your marriage survive the coronavirus?

Even for those of us with the happiest and most stable marriages, social distancing to combat the spread of Covid-19 provides some serious challenges to our respective unions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uu9eXH via IFTTT

What these 34 and 26-year-old patients have to say to young adults

They thought they were too young to be concerned about coronavirus, and then they tested positive. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UusC6Y via IFTTT

Travel and the coronavirus pandemic: Everything you need to know

Countries around the world have imposed sweeping travel bans and advisories to stem the spread of coronavirus within their borders and beyond. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aBqktO via IFTTT

More states extend school closures, some through the end of the school year

More states are extending the time their schools will remain closed, some even through the rest of the school year, as the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to rapidly rise. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vG5tG2 via IFTTT

Canada sees more restrictions coming as coronavirus cases soar

Many Canadians can expect more restrictions after the number of coronavirus cases in the country jumped significantly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bnGG8O via IFTTT

While we were stockpiling, here's what astronauts were up to in space last week

For astronauts living on the International Space Station, their life is a type of quarantine. They can't go outside unless it's on a planned spacewalk in very specific gear and they remain in the same confined space for six months or longer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uf29eo via IFTTT

13,000 stranded Americans struggle to find way home

As the State Department arranges flights to bring back Americans stuck abroad by border closures and flight cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of those citizens and their families tell CNN they are still struggling to get clear answers from the agency tasked with protecting their health and well-being overseas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33GCsXj via IFTTT

A man ran the length of a marathon all from his balcony during coronavirus lockdown

One runner didn't let the French government's order to remain indoors prevent him from training for a marathon amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33DItEn via IFTTT

Doctors say loss of sense of smell might be Covid-19 symptom

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Postponing 2020 Olympic Games is a 'realistic option,' organizers say

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McDonald's and Nando's shut down all their UK restaurants, even for takeout

McDonald's and Nando's will close all their restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland starting Monday, including for takeout, to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39iKPK8 via IFTTT

Physician on Trump's request: It's really impossible

Emergency physician Dr. Megan Ranney says that despite what President Trump said, it's impossible to sterilize the N95 masks as the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WzDNxO via IFTTT

Coronavirus is 'the great equalizer,' Madonna tells fans from her bathtub

From a milky bath sprinkled with rose petals, Madonna has told her fans that the novel coronavirus is "the great equalizer." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QF2pkT via IFTTT

This could be ugliest week we've ever lived through

After a Senate vote failed to advance a stimulus relief package, CNN's Christine Romans discusses the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the economy and workers who are facing massive layoffs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3doXaiQ via IFTTT

Merkel in quarantine after contact with positive case

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in quarantine after a doctor who gave her a vaccine tested positive for coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Qx8lfN via IFTTT

Gupta stunned by Trump briefing: 'Never seen anything like it'

President Trump made false claims about possible treatments for the coronavirus, and expert Dr. Anthony Fauci had to tamp down optimism about the treatments at a press conference. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U6doWt via IFTTT

Nursing home creates life-size 'Hungry Hungry Hippos' game

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, nursing homes have had to restrict visits, but they're coming up with new ways to keep residents occupied. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UaA5J8 via IFTTT

Grounded planes scramble for storage space

The global aviation network system is turning into a frantic game of musical chairs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/396qZ4E via IFTTT

Japan asked the international media to change how we write their names. No one listened

In a full-page spread on March 2, 1979, the Los Angeles Times introduced its readers to Pinyin, a Chinese romanization system it said was changing the "familiar map of China." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33F21YR via IFTTT

Satellite images show less pollution over the US as coronavirus shuts down public places

As millions of Americans are kept from work, school and most public places as coronavirus is on the rise, satellite images show pollution on the decline. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bdDQ6m via IFTTT

Millions in India under coronavirus lockdown as major cities restrict daily life

Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country intensify. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J80rFx via IFTTT

Hong Kong appeared to have the coronavirus under control, then it let its guard down

Only a week ago, Hong Kong seemed like a model for how to contain the novel coronavirus, with a relatively small number of cases despite months of being on the front lines of the outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aeFqom via IFTTT

Crowds packed California beaches despite shelter in place order

Crowds descended on California beaches, hiking trails and parks over the weekend in open defiance of a state order to shelter in place and avoid close contact with others. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3doGqIP via IFTTT

23 dead in prison riot in Colombia prompted by coronavirus fears, Ministry of Justice says

A prison riots in Colombia prompted by coronavirus fears has left at least 23 inmates dead and 83 injured, the country's Ministry of Justice said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uaa0Kg via IFTTT

'I'm angry at the virus': Tokyo's famous sushi scene crippled by outbreak

Shortly after dawn, Hideki Sugiura moves swiftly through the narrow aisles of Tokyo's Toyosu Market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3af5QGH via IFTTT

Tom Hanks reminds us that coronavirus, too, shall pass as he and Rita Wilson are feeling better

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are feeling better after being treated for coronavirus and Hanks offered some advice to those sheltering in place. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WDtwk2 via IFTTT

Spanish police stop person in T-Rex costume

Police in Murcia, Spain have posted a video of person on social media in a T-Rex costume stopped by police as a reminder the country is under a stay-at-home due to coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J3Wsd3 via IFTTT

Rita Wilson rapping under coronavirus quarantine

Rita Wilson, the actress, singer and wife of Tom Hanks is currently under self-quarantine after contracting the coronavirus, to keep herself from going "stir crazy" she posted this video to Instagram. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UqgmUZ via IFTTT

'The Walking Dead' weathers another major cast exit

The following contains spoilers about the March 22 episode of "The Walking Dead," titled "What We Become." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wuotb4 via IFTTT

Canada becomes the first country to withdraw their team from Tokyo 2020

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What it's like for people who have to travel for work right now

Every day, travel is growing increasingly restricted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wkOlpV via IFTTT

Incoming wave of job losses could trigger new market downturn

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12-year-old girl with coronavirus is on a ventilator and fighting for her life

Emma, a 12-year-old girl, is "fighting for her life" in an Atlanta hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus, according to her cousin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uvncs3 via IFTTT

World-renowned opera singer Plácido Domingo says he has coronavirus

Opera star Plácido Domingo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the artist confirmed on his Facebook page Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bjgwV0 via IFTTT

How New York's Governor became America's coronavirus champion instead of Trump

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Scientists discover that an ancient continent was larger than we thought

Geologists in Canada have found that an ancient continent was 10% larger than previously estimated after analyzing rock samples dug up during diamond exploration work. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33DeQ5T via IFTTT

Couple married by a friend from his fourth-floor window

Finding time to celebrate love during a national crisis isn't easy. But one New York couple still found a way. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3duaL8S via IFTTT

Is going to the beach OK? What about hiking?

Travel bans and closed borders have put wanderlust on hold, and as the United States and other countries grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases, even domestic travel is increasingly unlikely. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WA4en5 via IFTTT

Rita Wilson shares video of her rapping skills while in quarantine

Who knew Rita Wilson was so nice with her lyrical flow? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WE0jp9 via IFTTT

Trump on China: 'I wish they'd told us earlier' about coronavirus

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he wished China would have told him earlier about the novel coronavirus, despite previously praising the country's transparency on the issue. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39dRdC1 via IFTTT

Emirates Group suspends passenger flights and cuts staff salaries amid coronavirus outbreak

Emirates Group is temporarily suspending passenger flights — maintaining just its cargo operations — because of coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wz9M15 via IFTTT

Opinion: Why it's vital the royal family came around on divorce

Divorce has always been a complicated issue, to say the least, for the royal family -- right back to King Henry VIII's reign during the 16th century, when he changed the course of world religion to get out of one marriage and into another. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UwX9AO via IFTTT

Will Sinophobia be our downfall in the fight against coronavirus?

President Donald Trump has recently insisted on repeatedly calling the Covid-19 either a "foreign virus" or a "Chinese virus" in his speeches and tweets, an insistence that appears to say "this is all China's fault." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3abFwgz via IFTTT

Paulo Dybala becomes the third Juventus player to test positive for the coronavirus

Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has become the third player at the club to test positive for the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xdhGm6 via IFTTT

Don't visit your parents on Mother's Day, Boris Johnson tells Britons, as NHS nears Italy-style breaking point

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people in the UK not to visit their parents on Sunday, warning that Britain's health care system risks becoming overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic in the coming weeks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WyIJCZ via IFTTT

Spain readies for extended state of emergency

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Coronavirus is revealing how badly the UK has failed its most vulnerable

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Country legend Kenny Rogers mourned by close friends and fellow musicians

Celebrities shared their grief over the loss of Kenny Rogers, whom they described as a talented country musician and a longtime friend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3amfcRf via IFTTT

Around 10% of the world population can't get clean water. You can help

Right now, almost 780 million people live without access to clean water, and more than 2.5 billion need improved sanitation. That's according to the World Health Organization. March 22 is World Water Day, an annual UN observance spotlighting something so basic -- and yet so scarce for so many. There are some simple things you can do at home that can help care for the global water supply. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xi9Nf2 via IFTTT

These families created a community art museum on the sidewalks of their California neighborhood while sheltering in place

Like many parents across the US right now, Daphne Sashin was looking for something to keep her kids occupied while her family shelters in place during the coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J9UmIs via IFTTT

Connecticut man who died of coronavirus given last rites by phone

A Connecticut man who died following a coronavirus diagnosis was give last rites by his pastor over the phone with his family listening in from quarantine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Uq3mPc via IFTTT

The Goo Goo Dolls' lead singer held a porch concert to help local small businesses impacted by coronavirus

A city in New Jersey got creative to raise money for their small businesses by invoking the help of the frontman for the Goo Goo Dolls. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/393cmyY via IFTTT

This Japanese man spent almost five decades on death row. He could go back

Sitting in an armchair next to his sister, in a cozy living room in the Japanese city of Hamamatsu, Iwao Hakamada looks like your average 83-year-old grandpa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WALRhI via IFTTT

Coronavirus turns Andalusia's buzzing streets into ghost towns

The people of Andalusia, Spain's most populous region, are among the most gregarious in the world. There are a ridiculous number of bars and cafes per capita, and as the weather warms Andalusians begin the evening paseo, wandering the narrow streets and watching the world go by over a beer and tapas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Ukh8Ta via IFTTT

Public health does not require tyranny

As people everywhere struggle to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus -- a pandemic that feels very much like the starting point of a new era -- another contest is unfolding over which political system is better suited to tackle the problem, and which will emerge victorious in its aftermath. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QBur0G via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton is 'well' following isolation after he was pictured with Idris Elba, who tested positive for coronavirus

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is "well" after undergoing a period of isolation following time spent in the company of actor Idris Elba, who tested positive for coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QzYjui via IFTTT

Two largest US cities told to skip some coronavirus testing

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Why does Russia, population 144 million, have fewer coronavirus cases than Luxembourg?

Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week his country managed to stop the mass spread of coronavirus -- and that the situation was "under control," thanks to early and aggressive measures to keep more people from getting the disease. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WvRQ7k via IFTTT

Trump attacks reporter after being asked for message to worried Americans

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Former CDC director: There's a long war ahead

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At least 30 cruise ships are at sea. Here's what it's like on board.

Texan newlyweds Jay and Carmen Martinez went straight from celebrating their beachside wedding to embarking on a globe-trotting honeymoon cruise across the South Pacific on board the Norwegian Jewel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J4mZab via IFTTT

30 days that brought the world to the brink of a depression

Monday, February 17. The novel coronavirus outbreak is raging in China, but fewer than 1,000 people have been infected outside the country. With the virus out of sight and mostly out of mind, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stands just shy of 30,000 points, driven by the longest US economic expansion in history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wh8zRq via IFTTT

Bondi Beach crowds prompt outrage and closure

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Legendary country singer Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned more than six decades, has passed at the age of 81, his publicist Keith Hagan tells CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vDpTzw via IFTTT

Former CDC director: There's a long war ahead

Different times call for different measures. When Covid-19 hit China, I was concerned, as were many public health professionals, about what could happen and urged rapid action to understand more and prepare. But few of us anticipated the catastrophic impact the new virus has had in Wuhan, in Italy and may soon have in many other places. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bfsTBe via IFTTT

Google launches educational coronavirus website

Google launched an educational coronavirus website on Saturday that contains safety tips and authoritative information about the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xXEyqa via IFTTT

The only form of gambling allowed in this Indian state is based on dreaming

A retired employee of the Indian Air Force, Tej Gurung now spends his days at the archery shooting ground in the city of Shillong, in northeast India. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J10J0X via IFTTT

With more than 18,000 infections, America is racing to contain the coronavirus spread

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Coronavirus deaths top 11,000 globally

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2020 Olympics should be postponed, says CEO of USA Swimming

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Doctors warn of 'tinderbox scenario' if coronavirus spreads in ICE detention

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Staff member in VP Mike Pence's office tests positive for virus

A staff member in Vice President Mike Pence's office has tested positive for coronavirus, Pence's spokesperson said Friday evening. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QBbICt via IFTTT

Tapper rips Trump: At least stop making things worse

CNN's Jake Tapper slams President Donald Trump for his personal response to the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xgELVa via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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How two senators became political villains in the coronavirus saga

As the scope and seismic economic impact of the coronavirus global pandemic was still not entirely clear to most Americans, several US senators were unloading large amounts of stock -- moves that came before the massive drop in the stock market that has cost Americans trillions in wealth. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dc0X3b via IFTTT

Tom Brady officially signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady is officially a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player as the free agency quarterback signed a multi-year contract, the NFL team announced Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dd7bjc via IFTTT

What you need to know about coronavirus today

"I think it's time I tell you what I tell my family," California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a stark news conference overnight as he ordered all 40 million residents of America's most populous state to stay at home. "This is not a permanent state, it is a moment in time ... We will look back at these decisions as pivotal." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UmN6ym via IFTTT

Data from China shows the majority of people with Covid-19 only suffer mild symptoms, then recover

Most people who contract the novel coronavirus experience mild symptoms, according to data from China, where the worst of the epidemic now appears to be over. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3a7qJU7 via IFTTT

Anthony Hopkins is whiling away the hours by playing the piano to his cat

One strange side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic? We're getting to see a lot more of the insides of celebrities' homes and some surprising glimpses of their daily routines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3971Bf0 via IFTTT

How do I effectively exercise and stay active now that my gym has closed or I'm quarantined?

Coronavirus concerns, social distancing, gym closures and home confinement may tempt you to just curl up on the couch and binge-watch Netflix, or lose yourself all day in a great novel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WGyXPt via IFTTT

Are food deliveries and groceries safe during coronavirus pandemic? Yes, experts say

President Donald Trump and governors of various states have suggested Americans should avoid restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xe1Kjk via IFTTT

Daily meditation could slow aging in your brain, study says

Taking up meditation while sheltering-in-place may not only help you cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, it may even keep your brain from aging. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U6XCuQ via IFTTT

Shanghai begins to go back to normal and fears of second-wave rise

As the number of novel coronavirus cases slows to a trickle within China but continues to soar outside, Chinese authorities are stepping up measures to prevent a surge in cross-border infections. CNN's David Culver reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/39cqTZm via IFTTT

Viral videos show global acts of kindness

From supermarkets establishing "elderly hours" to people singing from their balconies in a show of solidarity, here are some random acts of kindness that help keep spirits up during tough times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bepnas via IFTTT

Jane Goodall has a message of hope

Anderson Cooper talks with Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary conservationist, about humans' interactions with animals and how we can avoid pandemics like the novel coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wvtb2S via IFTTT

Former Obama official on Trump's remark: 'Just false'

Ambassador Susan Rice, National Security Adviser to President Obama, said that the US government has been aware of the threat of a global health crisis for decades, and she personally briefed President Trump's then-incoming National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn on the matter during the transition. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3deixn8 via IFTTT

The Refugee Act reminds us to not forget our humanity -- especially now

As the global Covid-19 pandemic unfolds, it puts into sharp focus how the Trump administration's harsh immigration policies may lead to (yet another) humanitarian crisis -- this time along the US-Mexico border, where thousands of asylum seekers are living in overcrowded makeshift encampments, many without running water. If there were a coronavirus outbreak in one of these encampments -- which are already short on medical supplies -- the results could be catastrophic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2J4FKKK via IFTTT

Feeling overwhelmed? Top tips for staying positive online during the coronavirus crisis

Even at the best of times, the way we use the internet and social media can add stress to our lives and leave us feeling overwhelmed. In the midst of a global pandemic, this risk is even greater. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dc1cv5 via IFTTT

Londoner: It's like being in a zombie film

The UK government is considering a partial lockdown in London to stem the coronavirus pandemic, amid concerns that residents in the capital are not heeding advice to stay at home. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U66Nvf via IFTTT

The UK is closing schools to all except the children of 'key workers.' Here's who they are

As the coronavirus outbreak intensifies, the United Kingdom is shutting its schools from Monday -- with some exceptions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vFGjrg via IFTTT

A Chinese Australian woman breached coronavirus quarantine in Beijing to go for a jog -- and lost her job

A Chinese Australian woman has been fired from her job in Beijing and ordered by authorities to leave China after provoking outrage in the country for breaking coronavirus quarantine rules to go for a jog. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bdF2a0 via IFTTT

Is delivery dangerous? Can I go outside? Your virus questions answered

At CNN's coronavirus town hall, doctors answered your questions about testing, a possible antidote and social distancing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/390aEyg via IFTTT

Cathay Pacific slashes almost all passenger flights over the coronavirus pandemic

Cathay Pacific is canceling almost all passenger flights for two months as the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to decimate global demand for travel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vxFRuW via IFTTT

During a pandemic, what does being the world's happiest country mean?

For Samuel Kopperoinen, living in the world's happiest country during the coronavirus pandemic isn't about short-term happiness. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WtOYbi via IFTTT

Poem delivers strong message of hope amid pandemic

CNN's Anderson Cooper reads the poem "Lockdown" by Brother Richard Hendrick, a strong message of hope during the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xUrzWd via IFTTT

Coronavirus hits 7 members of a single family, killing 4

A New Jersey woman and three of her children died from coronavirus, and two other relatives are in critical condition, a family member said. Another relative has the virus and is in stable condition. CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks with members of the family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vEeaRm via IFTTT

All 40 million Californians ordered to stay at home

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7 years after bus rape and murder shocked the world, attackers hanged in India

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The coronavirus is leaving empty spaces everywhere

The novel coronavirus is putting much of the world on hold. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33f1SLB via IFTTT

War correspondent offers advice on how not to panic

Nobody - not even someone who's covered wars and conflict for 18 years like CNN's Nick Paton Walsh - is immune to panic. He shares some of his coping tips from the field. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wqp1JB via IFTTT

Olympics are 'cursed,' says Japan's deputy prime minister

Japan's deputy prime minister has pointed to the history of the Olympics to explain why the Tokyo 2020 Games have been "cursed" by the novel coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3df9l1C via IFTTT

Hospitals struggle to prepare for virus patient onslaught

As the world grapples with a deadly coronavirus outbreak, many hospitals in the US struggle to prepare for a major onslaught of patients needing care. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta has the details. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WpkcjI via IFTTT

US government is preparing for coronavirus pandemic that could last up to 18 months

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US government is preparing for coronavirus pandemic that could last up to 18 months

Nearly two months since the first US coronavirus case, the federal government is now preparing for a pandemic that could last up to 18 months or longer and "include multiple waves of illness," a report obtained by CNN shows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dhvMnd via IFTTT

John King: Trump 'deliberately' using offensive term

CNN's John King says President Trump seemed to be "deliberately" singling out China and using a stigmatizing term to refer to the novel coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3biqdmH via IFTTT

Coronavirus kills 3 family members and sickens 4 others after a dinner in New Jersey

A New Jersey mother died from coronavirus without knowing that her two children also got infected and died shortly before she did, The New York Times reported. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3a4sOjH via IFTTT

China reported no new local infections for the first time today

China has reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases for the first time since the the pandemic began, marking a major turning point in the global battle to contain Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QtHFfR via IFTTT

Trump embraces fight with 'invisible enemy' days after dismissing virus

It's a stunning reversal President Donald Trump would like Americans to forget. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UmIGYp via IFTTT

Qantas halts all international flights as coronavirus restrictions tighten

Qantas Group is halting all international flights after the Australian government told citizens to avoid overseas travel because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WlDxlU via IFTTT

What seniors really need during the coronavirus pandemic

Volunteers around the country are providing social support for the elderly to decrease feelings of fear and isolation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UhPFBH via IFTTT

Where are the tests?

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India closes popular tourist sites to control coronavirus

India has announced they plan to temporarily close all monuments and museums until March 31 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. CNN's Paula Newton reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2vAU0aU via IFTTT

New Zealand's most famous tree, 'That Wanaka Tree,' vandalized

New Zealand's most famous tree has been the victim of bad visitor behavior. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wo7pOm via IFTTT

Spanish military is now making hand sanitizer

CNN's Scott McLean visits a Spanish military facility that's been brought into the fight against Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33vxCwg via IFTTT

Dr. Fauci: Young people should take coronavirus seriously

Dr. Anthony Fauci tells CNN's Chris Cuomo the reasons why young people should take coronavirus very seriously, and why this pandemic is much different than swine flu. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3dh3wRF via IFTTT

Army vet appalled at hoarding does something incredible to fight virus

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in Pennsylvania has started making hand sanitizer to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. CNN's Miguel Marquez reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2w7HCQ1 via IFTTT

Qantas stopping international flights until end of May

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The world has come together to fight coronavirus. It can do the same for climate crisis

While the coronavirus pandemic and climate change are inherently different issues, they share two important characteristics: both are global crises that threaten the lives of millions of people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2x7dR1T via IFTTT

Hong Kong and Tokyo airports are handling coronavirus very differently. Which one has it right?

Passing through airports in Hong Kong and Tokyo this week highlighted the differences in the approaches of the two Asian hubs in dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WoV9gF via IFTTT

New coronavirus cases in US jails heighten concerns about an unprepared system

The first known cases of coronavirus in the federal correctional system emerged Wednesday as the number of infected inmates and staffers at local facilities across the country continued to climb, heightening concerns about the spread of the pandemic within the tight quarters housing the nation's inmates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2UvXSm7 via IFTTT

European Central Bank throws 750 billion euros at the economy to fight the coronavirus crash

The European Central Bank on Wednesday announced a huge new money-printing program aimed at keeping the region's financial system functioning and helping the economy cope with the devastating shock caused by the coronavirus epidemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3daenN5 via IFTTT

Fossilized fish finger shows the beginnings of hands

Researchers have discovered the fossil of a fish with finger-like digits in its fin that lived 380 million years ago, according to a new study. And they believe it bridges the evolutionary gap between marine and land vertebrates as one of the oldest examples of a skeletal pattern resembling a hand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3a2NFnp via IFTTT

A Muslim candidate responded to a man's Islamophobic tweet by donating to his medical fund - and spurred a friendship

Qasim Rashid has spent much of his life fighting for and defending human rights, first as a lawyer, then as a spokesman for the the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3a060S5 via IFTTT

Bernie Sanders to 'assess' presidential campaign

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EU warns of Kremlin disinformation efforts to sow 'panic and fear' during coronavirus outbreak

Russian state media and pro-Kremlin outlets have deployed a disinformation campaign to sow "panic and fear" in the West amid the coronavirus outbreak, European Union (EU) officials warned in an internal report seen by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2TZUXmx via IFTTT

Oil craters to 2002 levels. $20 crude could be next

The nightmare in the oil industry keeps getting worse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2IUEOIu via IFTTT

Virus-hit cruise ship MS Braemar docks in Cuba after Caribbean odyssey

A British-operated cruise ship left stranded in the Caribbean when people aboard became sick with coronavirus has finally docked in Cuba after a fraught search for a port that would accept it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WmOljx via IFTTT

Eurovision 2020 has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers confirm

This year's Eurovision Song Contest has been canceled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers confirmed on Wednesday, marking the first time that the much-loved competition has ever been scrapped. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QsUFCp via IFTTT

Samsung says 5G won't save the smartphone market from coronavirus slump this year

Growing demand for 5G devices won't save the global smartphone market from the novel coronavirus pandemic, Samsung said on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U0bu9Y via IFTTT

$1 trillion deficits and near-zero rates. The worst way to enter a recession

Washington rushed to pump the American economy with emergency-style medicine in recent years -- even though there was no emergency in sight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3b00r6i via IFTTT

Trump's coronavirus conversion

"Beautiful day outside," President Donald Trump gushed on Sunday from the White House podium. "I think we have some great things to talk about," he added, explaining he was "very happy," because the Federal Reserve had just cut interest rates to near zero in an emergency response to the looming economic devastation of a fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic. "Relax," he advised anxious shoppers. "We have tremendous control" over the crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/391uYPE via IFTTT

5.7 magnitude earthquake in Utah knocks out power to thousands

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook Utah's Salt Lake City area Wednesday morning, knocking out power to tens of thousands from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QqeKZX via IFTTT

The pandemic's newest shortage? Coconut water

Coconut water is often hyped as a hangover helper and a post-workout recovery drink -- and now, consumers are clearing it off the shelves amid coronavirus concerns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3a5mvwk via IFTTT

Chelsea pays for hospital staff to stay in club hotel amid coronavirus outbreak

Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has offered to pay for hospital staff in London to stay at a club hotel amid the coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33DxVVT via IFTTT

Idris Elba is doing OK and urges people not to spread coronavirus conspiracy theory

Idris Elba wants everyone know that he's doing OK. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3b71KQU via IFTTT

Everything you need to know about coronavirus today

Most of them were 60 years and older. Some lived in nursing homes. Many had pre-existing health problems. And only a few traveled abroad. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QGjlHV via IFTTT

French Open criticized for 'selfish, arrogant' rescheduling

Organizers of the French Open have been criticized for rescheduling the tournament amid the coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2QrsIuO via IFTTT

Stephen Colbert moves show to his bathtub

In an effort to stay safe in the age of the coronavirus, late-night host Stephen Colbert taped his "Late Show" monologue from his bathtub. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WhNcdf via IFTTT

This one number may explain why Biden won primaries

CNN political forecaster Harry Enten looks at key numbers in the wake of the Illinois, Florida and Arizona primaries that explain how former Vice President Joe Biden is well on his way to winning the Democratic presidential nomination. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U0vmtq via IFTTT

Jimmy Fallon debuts 'Wash Your Hands' song with daughters

Late-night comedian Jimmy Fallon posted a video of the song he wrote with his two daughters on social media. The song encourages the public to wash their hands as the coronavirus pandemic spreads. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/33s8Tsl via IFTTT

Searching for love in the time of coronavirus

Jenny, a 29-year-old woman in Seattle, nursed a latte on her date with a man she'd met on the dating app Bumble. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2U9jQLa via IFTTT