Articles

Affichage des articles du avril, 2020

State openings bring risks and huge stakes for America -- and Trump

America is stirring, but it's every state for itself. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VRiB5o via IFTTT

Trump aims to punish China over coronavirus pandemic

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bWCeP6 via IFTTT

Boeing is raising $25 billion and says it doesn't need a federal bailout

Boeing won't be needing a federal bailout after all. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KQKfJK via IFTTT

How did Australia flatten its coronavirus curve? Country begins easing restrictions as infection rate continues to fall

When it comes to the coronavirus, South Australia ought to now be considered among the safest places in the world. That was the message from one of country's leading public health officials this week, as much of Australia began the slow process of easing restrictions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zHjaGo via IFTTT

Lessons from China: How global business has changed forever

For most of this year, China has been living seven weeks in the future. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VR4tJo via IFTTT

Anderson Cooper's special announcement: 'I am a dad. I have a son.'

CNN's Anderson Cooper is the proud father of a newborn baby boy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bZiQkQ via IFTTT

Outlook for Disney World and Disneyland reopenings: When will parks be running?

Fans of Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California are already dreaming of the parks' eventual reopening down the distant road. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f6eQRn via IFTTT

Over 2,100 Indians want to be evacuated from the US. But until India's lockdown lifts, they're stranded

Sureshbabu Muthupandi, a green card holder who has lived in the United States for more than 24 years, refuses to let his family in south India perform his mother's final rites without him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yTPRjz via IFTTT

Expert report predicts up to two more years of pandemic misery

The new coronavirus is likely to keep spreading for at least another 18 months to two years—until 60% to 70% of the population has been infected, a team of longstanding pandemic experts predicted in a report released Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3f5stAd via IFTTT

Gigi Hadid confirms she is pregnant

Supermodel Gigi Hadid confirmed Thursday that she's pregnant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bTDUJd via IFTTT

As Trump frets over sliding poll numbers, he doubles down on Fox-centric media strategy

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wa5dZf via IFTTT

Concerns mount over health of US citizen detained in Russia amid coronavirus pandemic

The US ambassador to Russia and the family of Paul Whelan expressed concern for his treatment and well-being as the US citizen remains detained in Moscow amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cX5plp via IFTTT

Welcome to the worst economy ever

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35g4ee6 via IFTTT

Coronavirus is 'emboldening' Myanmar military to carry out 'war crimes' says UN human rights expert

A leading United Nations human rights expert claims the Myanmar military is carrying out "war crimes" against ethnic minorities, emboldened by special extended powers intended to help control the spread of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VQmPdu via IFTTT

Rishi Kapoor, Bollywood actor, dies age 67

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor has died in hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family representative confirmed in a statement. He was 67. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2W9hPjq via IFTTT

FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows 'positive effect' on recovery time

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2WfzvcY via IFTTT

Wuhan shows the world that the end of lockdown is just the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KJZDau via IFTTT

Hundreds of laid-off workers line up outside of Vegas casino for food

Laid-off workers are lining up in front of a Las Vegas casino to get food, as a result of the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. CNN's Kyung Lah reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bNEGrm via IFTTT

'A historic shock.' It's like India stopped using any energy

Global energy use has been dealt such a huge blow by the coronavirus pandemic that it's like wiping out demand from all of India, a country of 1.3 billion people and the world's third biggest consumer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yRG6CC via IFTTT

Los Angeles is now the first major US city to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents

Los Angeles is offering free coronavirus testing to all residents, becoming the first major United States city to do so. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Sj0dAi via IFTTT

Elon Musk criticizes coronavirus stay-at-home orders, calling them 'fascist'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is railing against stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus pandemic, calling them "fascist" and likening them to "forcibly imprisoning people in their homes" during a Tesla earnings call Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KNMuNT via IFTTT

SoftBank warns of even steeper losses as it takes a $6.6 billion hit on WeWork

SoftBank is warning that it will fall deeper into the red, just two weeks after it shocked investors by forecasting a record annual loss. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bQhQ2h via IFTTT

The rise of bubble tea, one of Asia's most beloved beverages

What do a sexy Hong Kong icon, a bankrupted entrepreneur and a failed military defense campaign have in common? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SiOLEO via IFTTT

Wuhan shows that the end of lockdown is just the start of the Covid-19 crisis

All around the world, people are waiting for the announcement that the coronavirus pandemic is contained and they can return to normal life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KNHfxH via IFTTT

Up to 60 bodies found in four trucks outside Brooklyn funeral home

Four trucks containing as many as 60 bodies have been discovered outside a Brooklyn funeral home after someone reported fluids dripping from the trucks, a law enforcement official told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d4RHwV via IFTTT

A zoo is opening back up with a drive-thru experience

There have long been drive-thru theaters, fast food restaurants and even, in some places, pharmacies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KN5sEo via IFTTT

1990s fashion: A brief history of what we wore

Nineties fashion was hard to pin down. A clash of trends screamed for our attention while others were so quietly cool they're still sartorial staples in our collective wardrobes: slip dresses, Doc Martens, chokers, crop tops. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VSBs0h via IFTTT

Deaths soar in country that didn't lock down. Officials identify big reason why.

Unlike its European neighbors, Swedish officials did not institute lock down measures to combat the Covid-19 epidemic. CNN's Phil Black takes a look at how that has affected the country's outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VRyid7 via IFTTT

Black-owned businesses weigh needs against Covid-19 risk

While many businesses are allowed to reopen in Georgia, some black business owners are struggling with the decision, especially since black Americans appear to be at a higher risk for Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ShpfzF via IFTTT

'Jeopardy!' contestant breaks show's unwritten rule

"Jeopardy!" contestant Sarah Jett Rayburn broke new ground on the game show by interrupting host Alex Trebek during a key part of the show. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KJz0Tj via IFTTT

Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/2YgKR31 via IFTTT

Watch these Irrfan Khan masterpieces to understand his brilliance

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2z09Gph via IFTTT

A 72-year-old man has completed a solo trans-Atlantic rowing trip in 96 days

A 72-year-old rower has finished a solo trans-Atlantic crossing he started at the end of January -- well before the coronavirus outbreak had spread around the globe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aIvByE via IFTTT

Pence tours clinic without a mask despite policy

Vice President Pence, who leads the White House's coronavirus task force, did not wear a mask while touring the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota despite being informed that wearing a mask is part of the clinic's policy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2W7UhLB via IFTTT

Watch Irrfan Khan interviewed in 2015

We meet the "Life of Pi" star in Mumbai to talk movies, the future and why he cheated to get into drama school. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VPnJY1 via IFTTT

Volkswagen takes $3 billion hit but still expects to make a profit this year

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bTQtVa via IFTTT

Father remembers daughter as an ER doctor who put her life on the line to take care of Covid-19 patients

Dr. Lorna Breen was not struggling with any emotional difficulties or problems with stress prior to being on the front lines of battling a pandemic, her father says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bO9Ui0 via IFTTT

The next pandemic could be even worse

This is war. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/35dTzRj via IFTTT

Volkswagen takes $3 billion hit but still expects to make a profit this year

Volkswagen still expects to post an operating profit this year despite the "unprecedented crisis" triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, which slammed sales and earnings in the first quarter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wa2TS4 via IFTTT

Reporter's notebook: CNN's return to Wuhan after 76-day lockdown

CNN's David Culver returns to Wuhan, ground zero of the the novel coronavirus, three months after the Chinese city of 11 million people went into a 76-day lockdown. Here's what he found. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VHMSDM via IFTTT

Trump still seems to not understand how bad the coronavirus crisis is

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YdUD68 via IFTTT

Swedish deputy PM: Covid-19 'is a marathon, not a sprint'

Sweden has been an outlier during the coronavirus outbreak, refraining from imposing strict limits on citizens' lives. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bR39fi via IFTTT

Stacey Abrams on VP potential: It's Joe Biden's choice

During an interview with CNN's Don Lemon, former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams discusses the possibility of being 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden's choice for vice president. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Wc35jP via IFTTT

US could be in for 'a bad fall and a bad winter' if it's unprepared for a second wave of coronavirus, Fauci warns

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VOFRRQ via IFTTT

Rare inflammatory syndrome seen in US child with Covid-19

US doctors say they may have seen a possible complication of coronavirus infection in a young child: a rare inflammatory condition called Kawasaki disease. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cV1hCn via IFTTT

Sweden and Georgia vs. everywhere else

The issue of states reopening versus states remaining closed is the top political question of the moment. Lives and livelihoods hang in the balance and we're starting to get some data. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Yh7vbE via IFTTT

The Fox News/MSNBC mirror: Chris Hayes debunks video as Tucker Carlson hypes it

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aNec7K via IFTTT

Big commercial labs given priority for coronavirus testing equipment by feds

President Donald Trump said Monday that he is confident the US is conducting enough coronavirus testing to begin rebooting the economy, declaring at the White House press briefing that "testing is not going to be a problem at all." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bYFz00 via IFTTT

California police investigating after viral video shows deputy punching teen

A police department and sheriff's office in Northern California are investigating a deputy's use of force after a viral video showed an officer punching a teen lying on the ground while attempting to detain him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VKPyAq via IFTTT

A pug in North Carolina may be the first dog in US to test positive for coronavirus

A North Carolina family's pug may be the first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus, according to researchers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cXEyWa via IFTTT

People with eating disorders have suffered all their lives. Now they're struggling even more

Cara Lisette has spent more than half her life battling anorexia. Now under the coronavirus lockdown, she says she is also fighting to find the few foods she considers "safe" to eat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eXkEg5 via IFTTT

Michigan man uses $900 savings to buy gas for nurses

Michigan resident Allen Marshall used $900 he'd been saving to buy gas for Detroit nurses during the coronavirus pandemic. Michigan is one of the hardest-hit states in the pandemic, according to Johns Hopkins University. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yotAKn via IFTTT

Feng shui: Using ancient design principles in contemporary interiors

Hong Kong-based designer and feng shui consultant Thierry Chow's tips for incorporating elements of the ancient Chinese philosophy into your home. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zGFSyz via IFTTT

New Zealanders are so eager to eat burgers after the coronavirus lockdown that police are having to enforce crowd control

Police in New Zealand have been required to enforce crowd control measures at a popular fast food outlet after large numbers of people rushed to buy burgers following a relaxing of the country's lockdown measures on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YjKCEr via IFTTT

AMC bans Universal films from its theaters over 'Trolls World Tour' spat

AMC Theaters says it will no longer screen films made by Universal Pictures — a serious escalation of a dispute over the merits of releasing movies in theaters before allowing the public to watch them digitally. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VN0nSP via IFTTT

Dozens of virus cases linked to US primary voting

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/2KHMHlx via IFTTT

An ER doctor who continued to treat patients after she recovered from Covid-19 has died by suicide

A New York City emergency room doctor who recovered from Covid-19 and continued to treat coronavirus patients has died by suicide, her father confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KDFEKP via IFTTT

The rare child syndrome that might be linked to Covid-19

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YfNv99 via IFTTT

Neighbors met during lockdown and found out they're related

California's coronavirus restrictions have brought together two families that found out that they're not just neighbors -- they're also related. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cSXuW8 via IFTTT

Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus persists next year, says Tokyo 2020 president

The Olympics could be canceled if the Covid-19 pandemic continues into next year, according to the Tokyo 2020 president. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yL1yZP via IFTTT

'Little Women: Atlanta' star Ms. Minnie dies after car crash

Reality television star Ashley Ross, known as Ms. Minnie on Lifetime's "Little Women: Atlanta," died Monday from injuries sustained in a car accident, her publicist Liz Dixson told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SuTNhR via IFTTT

Experts say states easing restrictions too early may increase the US coronavirus death toll

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xW8Slt via IFTTT

Sweden says its coronavirus approach has worked. The numbers suggest a different story

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/2W8CN1C via IFTTT

Experts say states easing restrictions too early may increase the US coronavirus death toll

A leading coronavirus model has upped its predicted death toll again, this time projecting 74,000 Americans will lose their lives to the virus by August. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2YdfWF0 via IFTTT

Trump's coronavirus response has Republicans worried about November's election

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bKx6xE via IFTTT

Accidental disinfectant poisonings in children on the rise during pandemic

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2SeY20z via IFTTT

The President of El Salvador has authorized lethal force by police and military against gangs after a deadly weekend

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has authorized the use of lethal force by the police and army against gang members he says are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, after a weekend of violence left at least 50 people dead across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Sdqccq via IFTTT

Antigen tests: the coronavirus 'breakthrough' that a top White House official says we need

Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, says current technology makes it impossible to test every American for coronavirus. The United States, she says, will need a "breakthrough" in testing to screen large numbers of people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VIRA4k via IFTTT

Fate has handed Biden the most unusual presidential campaign in history

Maybe Joe Biden should stay in his basement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eZgaVZ via IFTTT

Trump's coronavirus response has Republicans worried about November's election

President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic has upended Republican plans for how to run against Democrats in races up and down the ballot this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xcZWaM via IFTTT

Attorney General William Barr tells prosecutors to be on watch for 'overbearing' coronavirus measures

Attorney General William Barr told federal prosecutors across the country to be on guard for overbearing state and local coronavirus measures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eVO0v0 via IFTTT

Number of coronavirus cases on second US navy warship hit by outbreak nears 50

Nearly 50 sailors from the USS Kidd have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the US Navy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bJwJTY via IFTTT

California governor frustrated at images of crowded beaches: 'This virus doesn't take the weekends off'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a clear message to his state's residents after images circulated of throngs of crowds on Ventura and Orange County beaches this weekend: stop flouting social distancing guidelines or it could delay the state's reopening. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bP5Oq0 via IFTTT

CNN fact check: The most important misleading claim came from Pence

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks Vice President Mike Pence's response about coronavirus tests during a White House task force briefing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bEGanA via IFTTT

Women account for 60% of job losses over 2 months

CNN's Kyung Lah speaks with several women about how the coronavirus pandemic has halted their small businesses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KDUG3h via IFTTT

Brooke Baldwin: I thought a lot about this when I was sick

CNN's Brooke Baldwin returns to work after a weeks-long fight against novel coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VG6LLl via IFTTT

How Kim Jong Un came into power

Kim Jong Un, his father and grandfather have ruled North Korea since 1948, steering the country through war, famine and nuclear tests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cJVkIq via IFTTT

China is installing surveillance camera outside people's front doors ... and sometimes inside their homes

The morning after Ian Lahiffe returned to Beijing, he found a surveillance camera being mounted on the wall outside his apartment door. Its lens was pointing right at him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2W2hoat via IFTTT

Pentagon officially releases UFO videos

The Pentagon has officially released three short videos showing "unidentified aerial phenomena" that had previously been released by a private company. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cWssNf via IFTTT

Fauci's 'SNL' dream becomes Trump's nightmare

It must have been a nightmare for President Donald Trump. In early April, Dr. Anthony Fauci was jokingly asked on CNN's "New Day" who he would want to play him on "Saturday Night Live." A laughing Fauci responded, "Brad Pitt, of course." On Saturday the infectious disease specialist had his wish come true as "SNL" opened its show with the actor -- twice named by People magazine as "sexiest man alive" -- playing the 79-year-old doctor. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VDSbUC via IFTTT

People crowd Southern California beaches despite coronavirus concerns

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cO4iEs via IFTTT

What happened when I bought a hotel by mistake

Anyone currently whiling away the long hours of lockdown with when-this-is-all-over dreams of a fresh start in life, should heed this as a cautionary tale. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bGAHgf via IFTTT

Trump's outrageous suggestion comes with a dark history

Pandemics, even as they cause untold suffering, do more than create new problems. They reveal long-held cultural attitudes, approaches to faith in governance and differing beliefs about individual rights and trust in science. Historically speaking, these myriad responses reemerge from pandemic to pandemic in recycling patterns of seemingly historical truisms. We ignore, we deny, we blame. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KwKzx4 via IFTTT

Australian truck driver charged in crash that killed four police officers and left nation reeling

A truck driver in Melbourne, Australia, faced court on Monday after killing four police officers in a crash last week that sparked an outpouring of grief and anger across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y8k60L via IFTTT

Louisiana police officer fatally shot, another critically injured in standoff with suspect

A four-hour standoff with a homicide suspect in Louisiana left one police officer dead and another critically injured, Baton Rouge Chief Murphy Paul said in a news briefing Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/359GbgW via IFTTT

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman says he will return to racing after crash

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman said Sunday that he will return to racing when the season resumes after he was involved in a fiery crash during the last lap of the Daytona 500 in February. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/356P2QB via IFTTT

DACA recipients shocked to learn that ICE has access to their information

When the Trump administration announced its intention to end DACA in 2017, recipient Eliana Fernandez said she felt broken. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cRb4JH via IFTTT

Lessons in mateship as Australia lurches from one crisis to another

For one minute on Saturday, millions of people in two countries were united by silence. Australians and New Zealanders paused at dawn on April 25 to commemorate the lives lost during war. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cR0lil via IFTTT

Military police launch 'extensive search' for Fort Hood soldier

Authorities are searching for a missing soldier stationed at Fort Hood who hasn't been seen since Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KEeDGU via IFTTT

'The food supply chain is breaking,' Tyson Foods says as plants close

Tyson Foods is warning that "millions of pounds of meat" will disappear from the supply chain as the coronavirus pandemic pushes food processing plants to close, leading to product shortages in grocery stores across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cN1pUv via IFTTT

Preliminary results from a remdesivir trial could come in a week or two

Preliminary results from a clinical trial of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug being tested for coronavirus, could come in as little as one to two weeks, a top researcher said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d1JQjN via IFTTT

'Homeland' zeroes in on Carrie and Saul in a tense series finale

When Showtime renewed "Homeland" through an eighth season, the three-year extension offered the prospect of a big buildup and whiz-bang finish. What emerged fell short of that, culminating in a tense, high-stakes finale that still felt like a much-diminished show from the one whose debut rightfully earned awards, critical praise and President Obama's endorsement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xaaWFR via IFTTT

More than 2.9 million people infected with coronavirus worldwide

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3bIWAeH via IFTTT

The virus hunters who search bat caves to predict the next pandemic

Before entering the cave, the small team of scientists pull on hazmat suits, face masks and thick gloves to cover every inch of their skin. Contact with bat droppings or urine could expose them to some of the world's deadliest unknown viruses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2W0xotx via IFTTT

CNN anchor: We have to report this, even though it's insane

CNN's Brian Stelter examines life during the coronavirus pandemic and how people in positions of power are handling it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KzD9Jn via IFTTT

Tapper: Trump's musings were there for all to see and hear

CNN's Jake Tapper gives his take on President Donald Trump's dangerous suggestion during one of his White House briefings that ingesting disinfectant could kill the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cIw2u6 via IFTTT

People crowd California beaches despite coronavirus concerns

Relaxed restrictions and a record heat wave are sending crowds to some beaches in California amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Sa7ylJ via IFTTT

New satellite images show Kim Jong Un's compound

Newly released satellite images show Kim Jong Un's compound in Wonsan, North Korea, as questions circulate about the state of the North Korean leader's health. CNN's Will Ripley reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y5vhHr via IFTTT

Shop owner plans to reopen despite call from governor's office

Parts of Colorado are beginning to lift coronavirus restrictions. CNN's Gary Tuchman speaks with a local barber shop owner who plans to reopen, despite the fact that the state told him not to. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eZjJMb via IFTTT

Working from home could shake up parenting dynamics

Millions of dads now working from home may spark the kind of generational change this researcher says could be bigger than World War II. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/352iWoV via IFTTT

What a father tells his son born during a pandemic

CNN Correspondent Bill Weir shares video of the moment his son was born and reads a letter to him about the current state of the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S6ERGm via IFTTT

Internet loses it over a bad tuna sandwich

Sen. Mark Warner looked to bring some levity to the public amid the coronavirus outbreak by sharing a cooking tutorial this week -- but even some of his colleagues decried his culinary choice as fishy and heavy-handed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2x1cDp4 via IFTTT

British government is encouraging furloughed workers to help with June crop harvest

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Sbp8FQ via IFTTT

Amid mounting speculation, South Korea says Kim Jong Un is 'alive and well'

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xaWJZt via IFTTT

Astronomers find 'alien' asteroids living in our solar system

Scientists In the last few years have studied the first observed interstellar visitors to our solar system. They include a comet called 2I/Borisov, spotted in 2019 and still passing through, and an asteroid called 'Oumuamua that zipped through quickly in 2017. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y42mUg via IFTTT

Watch the entire CNN/Sesame Street coronavirus town hall

CNN's Erica Hill and Dr. Sanjay Gupta partner with Sesame Street to explain the ABC's of coronavirus in a town hall for parents and kids. Watch the full event below. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zq1Buh via IFTTT

WHO says no evidence shows that having coronavirus prevents a second infection

The World Health Organization is warning that people who have had Covid-19 are not necessarily immune by the presence of antibodies from getting the virus again. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S59Ouq via IFTTT

In Pakistan's fight against Covid-19, religion might not be helping

Pakistan is entering its fifth week under lockdown to control the spread of the coronavirus. But as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts this weekend, hundreds of thousands of people will congregate in mosques nationwide to offer special prayers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/353AgKh via IFTTT

New Zealand PM marks Anzac Day -- from her driveway

It's Anzac Day in New Zealand and Australia -- but people have to mark the day of remembrance a little differently this year, even prime ministers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cSC6R3 via IFTTT

We're in a golden age of TV re-runs. Soon it might be all we have

Nick Offerman never knew he was part of a TV juggernaut. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cNB8oS via IFTTT

Million-dollar whisky sale targeted in cyber attack, says auctioneer

The second phase of a million-dollar online whisky auction has been postponed after it became the target of a cyber attack, auctioneers have said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bP13Nb via IFTTT

Kanye West is finally a billionaire, Forbes says. He sent a text to say it undervalued him

Kanye West has long coveted the title of "billionaire." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y2b4Ci via IFTTT

How to tell if your pet is stressed and what you can do about it

Happy dogs chasing balls on their fourth walk of the day. Purring puffs of fluff who can't wait to snuggle with pet parents miraculously home all day. These are the images we may have of sheltering with our pets during the age of coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xOujow via IFTTT

To my son, born in the time of coronavirus and climate change

My dearest River, from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yNqlwb via IFTTT

Mental health is 'a pandemic no one is talking about,' says NBA All-Star

NBA star Kevin Love keeps a Shakespeare quote in his notebook: "Things won are done, joy's soul lies in the doing." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aBozvq via IFTTT

Rugby is in 'crisis' but this man thinks he can solve it

A plucky, abrasive presence on the rugby field, Agustin Pichot has never done things quietly -- a boldness he now carries into the game's boardrooms. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S68IyF via IFTTT

We nixed our wedding to protect our friends and then they surprised us with one

We were boyfriends for four years. Every anniversary was a party. The engagement was epic, complete with an Instagram-worthy surprise proposal against the Los Angeles skyline. Best of all, Kartik said yes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S6t7DI via IFTTT

What happened on board the last cruise ship still at sea

In January 2020, the gigantic Costa Deliziosa cruise ship slipped its moorings in the Italian city of Venice and headed out into the Adriatic Sea on an around-the-world voyage. Around 2000 passengers were on board for what they hoped would be the trip of a lifetime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S7Adb8 via IFTTT

'The sea is stormy and the captain is dancing on the deck.' One view of the US from Italy

For months, Italy has had the most coronavirus-related deaths of any country in the world, and Cremona, a province in Italy's north, has been particularly hard hit. Beppe Severgnini, a veteran Italian journalist and author, lives in the provincial capital, Crema, where he says he has become accustomed to the sound of ambulance sirens, almost as if he lived in New York. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3avDG9O via IFTTT

Singapore's migrant workers are suffering the brunt of the country's coronavirus outbreak

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aAxLAq via IFTTT

To get around stay-at-home orders, Spaniards have been walking some unusual 'pets'

The Spanish government's strict stay-at-home order allows people to leave their homes to walk their pets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XZHNZb via IFTTT

Domestic assault may have triggered Canadian shooting rampage that left 22 dead

A domestic assault could have been the catalyst of a Nova Scotia shooting rampage that left 22 people dead, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VBZ497 via IFTTT

NASA team develops a ventilator specifically tailored to coronavirus patients

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bEB36M via IFTTT

Trump lies that he was being 'sarcastic' about injecting disinfectant

President Donald Trump lied Friday when he said he was being "sarcastic" when he asked medical experts on Thursday to look into the possibility of injecting disinfectant as a treatment for the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KCmXXD via IFTTT

Head of Navy recommends reinstating commander of USS Theodore Roosevelt

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zl0iNd via IFTTT

Richard Gere and his wife welcome baby boy

Richard Gere and his wife, Alejandra Silva, have welcomed their second son, a rep for the actor confirms to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xZuMnN via IFTTT

'You got a friend in me!' -- Tom Hanks writes to bullied 8-year-old named Corona

Tom Hanks has a new penpal: an 8-year-old Australian boy called Corona, who says he has been bullied because of his name. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cLqhMo via IFTTT

Atlanta mayor: It's like we're living in 'Twilight Zone'

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms pleads for residents to stay home, despite Governor Brian Kemp lifting shelter-in-place orders and reopening some nonessential businesses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S6cXKv via IFTTT

Jill Biden wants her husband to pick this VP

CNN's Alisyn Camerota asks Jill Biden if her husband, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden, would consider former first lady Michelle Obama as his running mate in the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S6zNBT via IFTTT

Wuhan weathered Covid-19. But can it survive what comes next?

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bA0ExR via IFTTT

Trump says he disagrees with Dr. Fauci on testing

President Donald Trump says he disagrees with Dr. Anthony Fauci's assessment that the US needs more coronavirus testing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3522xRs via IFTTT

Alicia Keys debuts powerful new song

Alicia Keys, a 15-time Grammy winner, debuts "Good Job" during a CNN global town hall addressing the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y2Hjl8 via IFTTT

Salesman Trump peedles dangerous cures for coronavirus

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eM5o5j via IFTTT

'Wow, that's really ignorant,' Anderson Cooper reacts to mayor's 'China' remark

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman about the decision to reopen casinos in her city amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xSWdzr via IFTTT

Michelle Obama for VP in 2020?

Former First Lady Michelle Obama has repeatedly said she is not running for office, but now that Democratic nominee and former VP Joe Biden has vowed to choose a female VP, could she reconsider? Chris Cillizza explains why Michelle Obama would be a dream vice president pick, but why it's unlikely to happen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Y0UOBQ via IFTTT

The world's most-populous Muslim nation just banned holiday travel over Ramadan

Indonesia has temporarily banned domestic road, air and sea travel starting Friday to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as millions of Muslims mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Z5PF6 via IFTTT

The world's most-populous Muslim nation just banned holiday travel over Ramadan

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cJW4ND via IFTTT

John Oliver takes aim at Fox News coronavirus coverage

John Oliver takes a deep dive into conservative media pushing misinformation about the coronavirus on "HBO's Last Week Tonight." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34VuWbL via IFTTT

See how far spit droplets travel through air when we talk

The CDC recommends that all Americans wear face coverings in public. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why wearing them in addition to physical distancing is so important. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2S3QTjB via IFTTT

The week in 40 photos

Take a look at 40 photos of the week from April 16 through April 23. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cMcu8n via IFTTT

Japanese mayor says men should grocery shop during pandemic as women 'take a longer time'

The mayor of Japan's third-largest city is facing a public backlash after he suggested men are better suited to grocery shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, because women take too long and contribute to overcrowding at supermarkets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cJLDcQ via IFTTT

Biden says he thinks Trump will try to delay the presidential election

Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday he believes President Donald Trump will try to delay November's presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bv5DQi via IFTTT

Sunlight and bleach might kill the coronavirus on a park bench, but they can be harmful to the body

Sunlight and bleach can both kill the new coronavirus, a federal official told the daily White House briefing Thursday. But President Trump turned what should have been a simple scientific summary into a puzzling stream of dangerous ideas about somehow streaming light into the body and suggestions about injecting disinfectants. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VSjfyC via IFTTT

From Baghdad to Beirut, Ramadan is tinged with anxiety

Islamic holy sites, including Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia and Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, will be empty during Ramadan after authorities advised worshipers to pray at home. CNN's Sam Kiley reports from the United Arab Emirates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VuiZXx via IFTTT

Construction begins on world's biggest football stadium

Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande are building the world's biggest football stadium for $1.7B. It will seat 100,000 and is designed in a lotus flower shape. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XZp0gD via IFTTT

The dangerous morality behind the 'Open it Up' movement

A healthcare worker in green scrubs stands in the middle of an intersection, staring down a traffic jam of screaming protesters demanding a return to their livelihoods and liberties. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VuE8ka via IFTTT

Jellyfish seen swimming in Venice's canals

Spotting a beautiful jellyfish serenely swimming through near-transparent waters in the canals of Venice would've been an unthinkable sight just a few weeks ago, but the global standstill created by coronavirus has now made it possible. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eIKNiv via IFTTT

Trump: I told Georgia governor I disagree with decision to reopen

President Trump said he told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that he disagreed strongly with his plan to reopen some businesses in the state during the coronavirus pandemic, but added, "He has to do what he thinks is right." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VU0w5P via IFTTT

Nevada governor responds to Las Vegas mayor's remarks

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak responds to Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman's comments to CNN's Anderson Cooper appearing to offer the city as a control group for coronavirus guidelines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KrDvSi via IFTTT

Coronavirus test can produce false negatives, company says

Abbott Laboratories, the maker of a rapid coronavirus test widely used across the United States and distributed by the federal government, has warned that its device can produce false negatives if a special solution is used to move or store patients' samples. CNN's Drew Griffin has the details. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eIcUhC via IFTTT

How negative oil prices could set the stage for the next price boom

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XV4yNP via IFTTT

New photos of Prince Louis painting rainbows released to mark his second birthday

The Royal Family has released photographs of Prince Louis painting rainbows to mark his second birthday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cGRIXu via IFTTT

Merkel: Germany is on thinnest ice' | India's air improves

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3ePAJo3 via IFTTT

A seemingly healthy woman's sudden death is now the first known US coronavirus-related fatality, LA Times reports

A seemingly healthy 57-year-old Bay Area woman who "suddenly died" in early February has now become the first known US death related to coronavirus, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yEuJNX via IFTTT

Anderson Cooper presses Las Vegas mayor over wish to reopen

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman (I) says that she wants to reopen the city's casinos, restaurants and entertainment venues for business so people can get back to work. CNN's Anderson Cooper asks her if that's safe given the data about the Covid-19 pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cEA4Uf via IFTTT

Black women sue golf course that called cops alleging they were playing too slow

Two African American women who allege that management at a Pennsylvania golf course mistreated them when they called police because they were playing too slow have now filed a lawsuit claiming racial and gender discrimination. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vw9dUA via IFTTT

A 100-year-old WWII veteran died of Covid-19. His twin brother died 100 years earlier in the flu pandemic

A 100-year-old World War II veteran who died from Covid-19 lost a twin brother to the 1918 pandemic a century earlier, his grandson said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XYbWIn via IFTTT

Trump disregards science as chaos overtakes coronavirus response

Alarming new signs are emerging that the Trump administration is shunting science aside in the battle against coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Kx4zzn via IFTTT

South Korea's economy just recorded its worst contraction since the Great Recession because of the pandemic

South Korea's economy just recorded its most severe contraction since the 2008 financial crisis as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on consumer demand and exports. And the worst may not be over. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cEriWn via IFTTT

China is becoming a defining issue in the clash between Biden and Trump

In a backhanded compliment to its growing power and influence, China is about to take a beating in the US election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bwDEzO via IFTTT

Lockdowns lead to air pollution drops in major cities

A study shows that air pollution levels have fallen by unprecedented levels in several major global cities amid coronavirus lockdowns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2yEJ6lp via IFTTT

Koalas injured in Australia bushfires re-released into wild

In a spot of good news, several koalas who were injured in bushfires in Australia in 2019 have been re-released into the wild. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VvPS66 via IFTTT

A scuba diving group is making face masks out of recycled ocean plastic

In a win-win for sea animals and humans, a scuba diving group is turning plastic water bottles that once polluted oceans into face masks for people to protect themselves against the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VULzQG via IFTTT

This man is just 9 countries away from visiting every nation in the world without flying. But he's stuck in Hong Kong due to Covid-19

Torbjørn "Thor" Pedersen is on a mission to visit every country in the world in a single journey, without taking a single flight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zojnOJ via IFTTT

Trump says he signed executive order banning immigration into US

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VOxggx via IFTTT

Lady Gaga's new album features Blackpink and K-pop fans can't wait

Lady Gaga released the track list for her upcoming album on Wednesday -- and one song collaboration has got K-pop fans screaming. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zgk6kO via IFTTT

Infectious disease expert: We're only in the second inning of the pandemic

Infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm, who has been warning for a decade and a half about the possibility of a global pandemic, said the coronavirus we're fighting is at least as infectious as the one that killed an estimated 50 million people in the 1918 flu worldwide outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VQjs55 via IFTTT

Ansel Elgort's nude photo helped raise thousands for coronavirus relief

Well played Ansel Elgort. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/353HYUQ via IFTTT

Two Californians died of coronavirus weeks before previously known first US death

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3at0E1j via IFTTT

Bedspreads, bookshelves and nostrils laid bare. British politics in the WFH era

The British Parliament has seen many historic days over the centuries. Yet it will have experienced few stranger than the spectacle that took place on Wednesday afternoon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XVwnWd via IFTTT

Jellyfish seen swimming in Venice canals

A jellyfish was spotted swimming through Venice's unusually clean canals after the national lockdown significantly reduced the traffic on the city's waterways. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zngI7V via IFTTT

Abigail Disney on Disney furloughs: 'What the actual f---'?

Abigail Disney is flabbergasted over the Walt Disney Co.'s decision to furlough hundreds of thousands low-paid workers after paying its executives millions of dollars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34WlO6F via IFTTT

Symptoms of depression have doubled for footballers

Many people are struggling with the threat of Covid-19. There's the fear of the virus, concerns about the economy and the financial impact of an extended lockdown and the loss of a supposedly normal life that we all used to take for granted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eGS02v via IFTTT

How to combat poor at-home work posture

Working from home presents many questions to sort out. One of the more important is: Where do you actually work? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2x2QXci via IFTTT

Green buildings: 18 examples of sustainable architecture around the world

There are a lot of ways to size up buildings, whether by measuring their height, comparing styles of architecture or dissecting their histories. But in the era of climate change, more and more emphasis is being placed on a building's "green" credentials, as environmental impact leads decisions around design, construction and operations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zmhUbI via IFTTT

Earth Day photos: The world's beauty is at risk

The world is full of natural wonders, but at a time when borders are closing and travel is restricted, seeing them in person is not a realistic option for many people. Thankfully, technology lets us to see the world virtually and visit these magical places -- if only through our screens. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KnE3Zh via IFTTT

In photos: Love during lockdown

The novel coronavirus has ended lives and upended lives, with new cases of Covid-19 being reported in places around the world each day. Among the considerations people have had to face during the pandemic is whether or not to get married, and, if so, how and where to do so. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34SgFN6 via IFTTT

Coronavirus pandemic will cause global famines of 'biblical proportions,' UN warns

The world is facing multiple famines of "biblical proportions" in just a matter of months, the UN has said, warning that the coronavirus pandemic will push an additional 130 million people to the brink of starvation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VwfoIF via IFTTT

Global oil prices hit 21-year low but stock markets edge higher

Oil prices continued their epic crash on Wednesday as Brent crude futures, the main benchmark for global contracts, plunged by as much as 17% to their lowest level since 1999. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cAPrNr via IFTTT

The DRC's health system is on 'life support' as it fights several killer diseases, including coronavirus

The people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have faced an onslaught of deadly diseases in recent years, including measles, polio, malaria and Ebola. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XXUbbY via IFTTT

Asian wet markets get bad press. See what they're really like

A common sight across Asia, wet markets traditionally sell fresh produce and live animals. Some include wild animal products linked to diseases. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout explains the diverse array of wet markets in Asia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VJP10y via IFTTT

It's Earth Day: See how our planet has changed in 50 years

Since the first Earth Day in 1970, we haven't made as much progress on protecting the environment as you might think. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bv2SOX via IFTTT

Covid-19 is flooding some hospitals. It's emptying others

Rural hospitals are facing financial ruin and furloughing staff during the coronavirus pandemic. CNN's Leyla Santiago reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VPnStd via IFTTT

Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes coronavirus antibody test

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta walks us through his coronavirus antibody test and highlights key details regarding this type of testing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3atJCQq via IFTTT

Coronavirus is both a crisis and an opportunity for China's aggressive new diplomacy

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, China has struggled to control the narrative around its role in the crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eFM7Cx via IFTTT

Air pollution falls by unprecedented levels in major global cities during coronavirus lockdowns

Lockdowns restricting travel and industry imposed to halt the spread of coronavirus have resulted in unprecedented reductions in deadly air pollution around the world, new analysis shows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cC7vH3 via IFTTT

Bangladeshi garment workers face ruin as global brands ditch clothing contracts amid coronavirus pandemic

When Fatema Akther arrived for work at the Alif Casual Wear garment factory in Dhaka in late March, she had no idea it would be her last day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eDKuFv via IFTTT

Facebook invests $5.7 billion for 9.99% stake in India's Jio Platforms

Facebook is pumping billions of dollars into Jio Platforms, the digital technology arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's sprawling conglomerate Reliance Industries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VvI3xv via IFTTT

Covid-19 patient gives birth while in medically induced coma

Johana Mendoza Chancay was hospitalized for coronavirus while pregnant. She describes the emotional experience of being placed in a coma as doctors tried to save her and her baby. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bv2foq via IFTTT

Joe Biden's search for a running mate is playing out in public

Joe Biden's search for a running mate is unlike any other in recent history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VN7hGd via IFTTT

Deadly ancient crocodiles imitated whales to dominate the oceans

Some 170 million years ago, deadly Jurassic crocodiles ruled the oceans. But researchers think they have unlocked the key to their successful reign of terror -- by mimicking the shape and senses of whales and dolphins. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VMMOS8 via IFTTT

What you need to know about coronavirus today

In an unprecedented attempt to seal off the United States from the rest of the globe, President Donald Trump said he would temporarily suspend immigration into the country. It was not immediately clear what legal basis the President had for the move, which he claims will help safeguard American jobs and defend against "the invisible enemy." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/2XS6hDB via IFTTT

Huawei sees delays to 5G in Europe as its first quarter revenues flatline

Growth at Chinese telecom group Huawei came to an abrupt halt in the first three months of the year as the coronavirus outbreak brought its home country to a near standstill. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bvr3Ne via IFTTT

Chinese airlines offer insanely cheap deals to lure back travelers

From offering tickets at the cost of a vegetable to multi-seat discounts, Chinese airlines are rolling out a series of deals to attract travelers in the run-up to Labor Day -- the first major holiday since the nation came to a standstill due to Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VqS4M0 via IFTTT

Virus reveals differences between England's cities and villages

While Covid-19 deaths spread around the UK, in the countryside a new calm has settled. Daily life in England's villages is bustling as locals stop traveling to bigger towns and a resilient spirit endures. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aqYv6n via IFTTT

Starbucks is adding plant-based meat and oat milk lattes to its menu in China

Fans of Starbucks in China are about to get a whole lot more oat milk lattes and meatless pastas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ajFx1m via IFTTT

Rural hospitals are facing financial ruin and furloughing staff during the coronavirus pandemic

Williamson Memorial Hospital was more than the place where Carole Steele had surgery on her elbow. It was more than the place that treated her husband Samuel when his severe allergies make it hard for him to breathe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34UhjJZ via IFTTT

US monitoring intelligence that North Korean leader is in grave danger after surgery

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3czqX7j via IFTTT

Asthma and coronavirus: Act now to decrease your chance of a serious outcome

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VJzBcO via IFTTT

Hiker shelters from virus on deserted Scottish island

What happens when you're nearly three years into the middle of a 8,700 mile hike, you've given up your home, you have no money -- and then coronavirus stops the world in its tracks? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zip2G0 via IFTTT

Lemon fact-checks Trump's claim about early Covid-19 response

CNN's Don Lemon fact-checks Trump's claim about his early response to Covid-19 and travel history in February and March. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vo2USZ via IFTTT

Atlanta mayor: I'm at a loss by governor's decision to reopen

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to reopen several businesses across Georgia, amid coronavirus outbreaks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34TG74B via IFTTT

Covid-19 is devastating Bangladesh's garment industry

Bangladesh's garment industry is facing near collapse because of Covid-19. The closure of factories will impact some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. CNN's Ivan Watson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3boUYGK via IFTTT

Inside Italy's trials to find effective antibody tests for Covid-19

In Italy the government are considering several antibody tests, which could help the country begin to reopen. CNN's Ben Wedeman and crew take one of the tests under consideration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KjFUON via IFTTT

London Fashion Week to go gender neutral

London Fashion Week will become gender neutral for 12 months as the British Fashion Council abandons binary shows starting this June. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bqGFSe via IFTTT

A free press in China could have prevented the coronavirus pandemic, media watchdog says

Strongman leaders around the world are using the coronavirus crisis to stifle journalists, a leading press freedom watchdog has warned, as it bemoaned a missed opportunity to highlight the severity of the outbreak in its early days in Wuhan, China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XRmzwr via IFTTT

Famed restaurateur and founder of Le Cirque has passed away at 88

Famed restaurateur and founder of Le Cirque, Sirio Maccioni, has passed away at the age of 88, according to his son. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34ShMfC via IFTTT

He was given last rites, now he's recovering from Covid-19

Francis Wilson, a 29-year-old man from Virginia, spent 10 days on a ventilator and was given his last rites, but now he is recovering from coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bub7La via IFTTT

Brooke Baldwin on Covid-19: My body gave me the middle finger

CNN's Brooke Baldwin, who tested positive for the Covid-19 earlier this month, shares some of the lessons she learned coping with the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cDln41 via IFTTT

Anderson Cooper: What I don't understand about pro-Trump protesters

CNN's Anderson Cooper discuses the protests that are happening across the country against the many shelter-in-place orders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vn274J via IFTTT

Beloved Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' is resuming production during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how

The coronavirus pandemic has halted production on TV shows and movies around the world, with travel plans canceled, gatherings forbidden and shoots postponed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XPCmM7 via IFTTT

Here's the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic

The impacts of the novel coronavirus are wide-ranging and relentless: Hospitals are overtaxed. Unemployment has soared. Daily life is on an indefinite pause. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XPnk9i via IFTTT

Scientists get first look inside comet from outside our solar system

When interstellar comet 2I/Borisov entered our solar system last year, this time capsule from another place in the universe opened and revealed information about its origin, according to new research. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3amKBC3 via IFTTT

Oil pollution found in thousands of fish 10 years after Deepwater Horizon spill

Oil pollution has been detected in thousands of fish in the Gulf of Mexico, including higher levels in popular seafood choices like yellowfin tuna, tilefish and red drum, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34NMC9k via IFTTT

How US coronavirus testing fumbles squandered valuable time

As coronavirus test kits were malfunctioning in public health labs across the country, Dr. Robert Redfield repeatedly assured his fellow task force officials in February that the problem would be quickly solved. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eB96Pj via IFTTT

One of Australia's biggest cities is so quiet that kangaroos are jumping through the center

Humans may be staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, but animals sure are coming out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2zduPMV via IFTTT

David Attenborough to teach geography to schoolkids in lockdown

David Attenborough is adding "geography teacher" to his résumé, stepping up to offer his unrivaled knowledge to British school children during the coronavirus lockdown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VMoxvz via IFTTT

US oil prices crash below $15 a barrel. Global stocks are mixed

US oil prices crashed Monday to a 21-year low as the market continues to be roiled by an epic collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Global stocks are mixed as investors brace for more companies to reveal how much the crisis is costing them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3amJDpB via IFTTT

Trump says he didn't pick Romney for White House task force because he holds a grudge against the senator

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he didn't pick Sen. Mitt Romney to join his new bipartisan task force focused on reopening the country amid the coronavirus pandemic because of lingering animosity against the Utah Republican who voted in favor of Trump's impeachment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eylrni via IFTTT

Olympic champions struggles to resist junk food binges during lockdown

Olympic champions are not so different to you and I. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Q230x via IFTTT

Shake Shack returns $10 million emergency loan to the US government

Shake Shack is returning a $10 million loan it received from the US government under an emergency program that was touted as a way to help small businesses pay workers and keep their operations running during the coronavirus crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3blRUeI via IFTTT

Only children don't need to be lonely children during the pandemic

No siblings. No pals on the block. No reason to leave her home. Yet one month into sheltering in place with her parents in Los Angeles, 14-year-old only child Sofia Nagel isn't bumming too hard about being all alone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VlvtjY via IFTTT

Protests erupt again over coronavirus shelter-in-place orders in the US

Anger over shelter-in-place orders boiled over this weekend, with protesters ignoring social distancing guidelines and packing sidewalks and streets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ao63qm via IFTTT

CNN cameraman tests positive for Covid-19. He had no symptoms

In Italy the government are considering several antibody tests, which could help the country begin to reopen. CNN's Ben Wedeman and crew take one of the tests under consideration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KjFUON via IFTTT

What a coronavirus exit strategy could look like

In March 2020 the WHO classified Covid-19 as a pandemic. The world reacted by shutting down. Now some countries are easing restrictions. But what could a coronavirus exit strategy look like? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VhXr0f via IFTTT

Does Trump actually have 'total authority' over states?

CNN's Elie Honig discusses whether President Donald Trump has the power to force states to re-open amid the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VnZ6l0 via IFTTT

Meet the 73-year-old 'Skipping Sikh'

Meet 73-year-old Rajinder Singh, who is inspiring others to keep fit during the lockdown. He has amassed a large social media following after posting his workouts online. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ewzw4D via IFTTT

John King breaks down which states bend the Covid-19 curve

CNN's John King looks at flattening the curve of coronavirus cases across a number of states while some governors are opting to form coalitions with their neighboring states. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eB3l3V via IFTTT

Gunman evaded police for nearly 12 hours after killing at least 16 in mass shooting

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bq2AZF via IFTTT

CNN reporter presses Trump to explain briefing behavior

During the White House's daily coronavirus briefing, CNN's Jeremy Diamond asks President Donald Trump why he plays self-congratulatory video clips, rather than address rising unemployment numbers and an increasing death toll. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XNlo0V via IFTTT

Australian airline Qantas explains how it's taking care of its grounded planes amid Covid-19

While millions of people around the world are cutting their own hair and inventing new recipes amid the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of the world's commercial airplanes are also getting much-needed rest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cvapxb via IFTTT

What you need to have a safe home birth

For pregnant women considering a home birth, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines with everything that should be in place to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and baby. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VjwJnM via IFTTT

Inside a busy Israeli coronavirus intensive care unit

CNN's Oren Liebermann gets an inside look at a busy Israeli ICU where doctors and nurses are treating coronavirus patients. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xGL70u via IFTTT

Bash calls out Trump's treatment of female reporters

CNN's Dana Bash says President Donald Trump treats female reporters differently than he treats male reporters. Trump lashed out at Weijia Jiang of CBS News during a tense exchange at the daily coronavirus task force briefing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KkDEXv via IFTTT

Sea turtles are thriving on closed beaches

With many beaches closed in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19, sea turtles in Florida are nesting in peace. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RNLxcp via IFTTT

Gunman shoots as many as 10 people in rampage across Nova Scotia

A gunman may have injured up to 10 people in Novia Scotia, including at least one Mountie, in a shooting rampage before he was taken into custody after a manhunt, according to a Canadian law enforcement official. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bsrKXO via IFTTT

100,000 gather for funeral in Bangladesh, defying lockdown and sparking outbreak fears

More than 100,000 people defied Bangladesh's lockdown order on Saturday to attend the funeral of a senior leader of the Islamist party in the district of Brahmanbaria, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bmjwAj via IFTTT

US Southeast is getting hit by another round of severe storms

The southeastern US is being hit Sunday with another round of severe storms, including damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes, just a week after more than 100 tornadoes hit the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Kdpckh via IFTTT

Johnson missed 5 key coronavirus meetings, but UK government defends his leadership

A senior UK government figure has defended Prime Minister Boris Johnson's approach to the coronavirus pandemic, following a wide-ranging critique in the Sunday Times newspaper. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34PBgRX via IFTTT

US pastor who defied coronavirus orders is asking people to donate their stimulus checks to church

A Louisiana pastor who defied state orders and repeatedly held large church services during the coronavirus pandemic is now asking congregants to donate their stimulus checks to the church. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RNbqZS via IFTTT

Global concert raises more than $127M for WHO emergency response fund

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3eB4Qiy via IFTTT

The Mafia is poised to exploit coronavirus, and not just in Italy

Earlier this month, there was a funeral procession in the Sicilian town of Messina, in defiance of a nationwide lockdown in Italy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VkSvry via IFTTT

These countries are reopening after coronavirus -- here's how they're doing it

People in the Czech Republic can now shop at hardware and bicycle stores, play tennis and go swimming. Italians can visit bookshops and laundries, while younger students are returning to classrooms in Denmark. Austria has reopened smaller stores and Germany will follow suit next week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Xpv15I via IFTTT

Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday plans and gun salutes for first time in 68 years

For the first time in 68 years, Queen Elizabeth II will not be marking her birthday with the traditional royal gun salute. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xGUHAj via IFTTT

Melania Trump picks up telephone diplomacy during coronavirus crisis

First lady Melania Trump has spent the last several weeks like the rest of America -- at home. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34NBVn9 via IFTTT

Instagram Live battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley was a complete fail

The highly anticipated Instagram Live battle between Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and Teddy Riley didn't turn out as expected Saturday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3exqX9N via IFTTT

Singapore had a model coronavirus response, then cases spiked. What happened?

Less than a month ago, Singapore was being hailed as one of the countries that had got its coronavirus response right. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VlHG8t via IFTTT

Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off an Oscars gown for coronavirus relief, a dress she once called 'not Oscars material'

Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off one of her old Oscars dresses to help provide food assistance to people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. But it's not one of her favorites. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XMDTT6 via IFTTT

John Krasinski hosted a virtual senior prom and it was epic

Not only did John Krasinski host a virtual senior prom, he was the DJ too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bkIhwN via IFTTT

Coronavirus cases surpass 2.3 million globally

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3blDZoU via IFTTT

In 1911, another epidemic swept through China. That time, the world came together

In 1911, a deadly epidemic spread through China and threatened to become a pandemic. Its origins appeared to be related to the trade in wild animals, but at the time no one was sure. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VCuBql via IFTTT

Hundreds of Rohingya refugees rescued after two months at sea

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xEQUUg via IFTTT

Watch: Beachgoers swarm the sand in Florida

Beaches and parks in Jacksonville, Florida, reopened as more states consider easing restrictions put in place to battle the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XJUKGh via IFTTT

Prediction: Doctor discusses when states could be safe

Dr. Chris Murray, who makes a key prediction model for the coronavirus pandemic, discusses when each state could possibly reopen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cuYz6a via IFTTT

Britain's health service is part of its national psyche. It's also on life support

The makeshift poster is displayed proudly in the window of a London home. "We love the NHS" is written in children's handwriting above a picture of a rainbow. A few doors down the street, another colorful arch is daubed on a bed sheet hanging from a balcony. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34KcxyJ via IFTTT

Trump is playing with fire

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34L9KoR via IFTTT

Strong earthquake rattles Japanese islands

A strong earthquake shook the Ogasawara Islands south of mainland Japan Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VinJiL via IFTTT

How to make anniversaries special when you can't leave the house

As restrictions on movement and social distancing keep us from going out, you and your partner may be wondering: "How will we celebrate our anniversary?" from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RNjwl4 via IFTTT

Trump wants movie theaters to open soon. That's more complicated than you'd think

President Trump outlined a plan Thursday to reopen the economy. In the first phase, large venues like movie theaters can operate "under strict social distancing protocols." But opening a movie theater — and, more importantly, getting audiences back in the seats — isn't as easy as just turning on a projector. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XXbKcr via IFTTT

Spain's coronavirus deaths pass 20,000

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3cu7lRY via IFTTT

Putin leverages coronavirus chaos to make a direct play to Trump

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to have had more sustained contact with each other in the past two weeks than at any time since 2016, as the Kremlin tries to use the coronavirus pandemic and close personal ties between the two leaders to normalize long-strained relations with Washington. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34Pfhee via IFTTT

Georgia's defiant Orthodox church will host Easter worshipers despite lockdown

At first glance, the republic of Georgia has been a success story in the fight against the novel coronavirus: the outbreak in the small Caucasus nation has remained limited, with just 370 official cases as of Friday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XIcGku via IFTTT

3D printing enthusiasts are working from home to help hospitals fight coronavirus

For weeks, Christian Parker has been working to save lives across the United States from his home in Washington state using a 3D printer and a blueprint for a small, Y-shaped piece of plastic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34JjeB7 via IFTTT

Texas tries to be the first US state to reopen

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cvqp2y via IFTTT

During a national emergency, Trump clings to his television home, Fox News

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cq3TYD via IFTTT

What you need to know today

The social distancing deniers have arrived. Protesters gathered in several US state capitals this week to voice their opposition to stay-at-home orders that were issued to slow the coronavirus' spread. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3csd8Ys via IFTTT

DJ Fatboy Slim to throw party for healthcare workers

DJ Fatboy Slim will put on a free show for healthcare and emergency services staff to thank them for their service during the coronavirus outbreak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2z9D1hj via IFTTT

England legend, 76, dies from coronavirus

Norman Hunter, the former Leeds United footballer who was part of the winning England 1966 World Cup squad, has died at the age of 76 from the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3afIQGW via IFTTT

Iranian teen shocks chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen to win $14,000 prize

A 16-year-old Iranian chess prodigy has upended the chess world by beating World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in the final of the Banter Blitz Cup. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VAY6IT via IFTTT

The EU is facing a 'moment of truth' as it tackles mammoth economic crisis, Macron warns

Emmanuel Macron has said that the European Union faces a "moment of truth" as it reckons with the devastating financial fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, warning that "the populists will win" and the bloc will splinter if is unable to unify in its response. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RIVkA8 via IFTTT

America's social-distancing deniers have arrived

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RNfyZP via IFTTT

Will Covid-19 save the world?

As doctors responding to this crisis, the past few weeks have been filled not just with treatment and crisis management but with frustration. Frustration because the Covid-19 pandemic did not just "sneak up on us." Public health experts have been warning us for decades; we simply chose not to listen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3exan9V via IFTTT

Grieving Mikaela Shiffrin grateful she saw her father in his final moments

For Mikaela Shiffrin, the hardest part of being alone comes at night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wN1gRF via IFTTT

Denmark's children head back to school after coronavirus closures

This week, as younger children across Denmark walked onto school grounds, school bags on their backs and holding parents by the hand, things seemed almost normal. Almost. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KfaXeJ via IFTTT

'Crowd-farming': How to own a cow from the city

Start-up Livestock Wealth has changed the model of cattle ownership in South Africa. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ctJCSe via IFTTT

Nigerian tailors are hand-making PPE to help fight coronavirus

As the world experiences a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, tailors in Nigeria are responding by hand-making equipment like overalls and face masks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bly3w4 via IFTTT

As coronavirus spread through Asia, the West had a head start to prepare. Why wasn't it used?

At the beginning of the year, parts of east Asia were a somewhat scary place to be. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XFM7fW via IFTTT

On this pricey and private island near Miami Beach, everyone gets a coronavirus test

Fisher Island is about seven minutes by boat from Miami Beach. But the posh enclave is a world away from the rest of South Florida when it comes to coronavirus testing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ezbgPB via IFTTT

Funerals go virtual in the pandemic. Here's how to plan one with meaning and honor the dead

On a recent Sunday, Alicia de Artola sat watching a funeral for her maternal grandmother, Martha Palacios, who had just died at the age of 96. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aceUeN via IFTTT

Marie Kondo: Achieving calm through the art of organization

If you ever wanted to get your life together -- or give the appearance of doing so -- look no further than Marie Kondo. Through her best-selling books and popular Netflix series, the Japanese tidying expert has spotlighted human nature's tendency to hoard, and offers strategies to tackle intimidating piles of clothes, paperwork and that drawer where everything miscellaneous goes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3crbTc0 via IFTTT

Report: Covid-19 patients recovering quickly after getting experimental drug remdesivir

Covid-19 patients who are getting an experimental drug called remdesivir have been recovering quickly, with most going home in days, STAT News reported Thursday after it obtained a video of a conversation about the trial. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XD0BNE via IFTTT

Singer R. Kelly's New York trial postponed to September

Singer R. Kelly's New York sex-trafficking trial has been postponed until September, according to the prosecutor's office. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bfJeqd via IFTTT

Roger Stone denied new trial; gag order lifted

Roger Stone does not deserve a retrial, a federal judge ruled on Thursday, after the longtime friend of President Donald Trump had attempted to claim jury misconduct. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3agrDgq via IFTTT

My three-week, life-changing trip to China, which spurred a year of travel

I cried big tears of joy at the airport in Beijing when my sister Stephanie picked me up a few days before Christmas 2008. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ykH4ac via IFTTT

Forget 'social distancing.' The WHO prefers we call it 'physical distancing' because social connections are more important than ever

That thing we've all been doing by staying home, avoiding large gatherings and maintaining at least six feet of distance from others? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VvH2En via IFTTT

Cancer patients like me face a dystopian nightmare amid the virus

Having cancer is harrowing -- having it in midst of a pandemic is even worse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cmakMr via IFTTT

'If I had your face': A peek into South Korea's secretive underground world

Dubbed one of the most anticipated novels of 2020, appearing on multiple 'must-read' lists, Frances Cha's debut book "If I had your face" offers a gripping immersion into the lesser known sides of South Korean culture. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xzr9oc via IFTTT

Two Wisconsin inmates escaped from prison and are on the run, authorities say

Law enforcement officers are looking for a pair of inmates who escaped Columbia Correctional Institution in Wisconsin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cr7K7Z via IFTTT

Edward Snowden requests a three-year extension of Russian residency

Former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has filed a request to extend his residency permit in Russia for three more years, his lawyer has said, according to state-run news agency TASS. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VCRqtM via IFTTT

Even Banksy is working from home during the lockdown

Coronavirus lockdown measures mean people around the world are making adjustments to their daily lives, and sometimes their homes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vr2Vo0 via IFTTT

Airline passengers undergo Covid-19 blood tests before boarding

Perhaps a sign of what the future holds for air travelers, Dubai-based airline Emirates has begun carrying out Covid-19 blood tests on passengers at the airport prior to flights. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wJ7gux via IFTTT

Astronomers saw a star dancing around a black hole. And it proves Einstein's theory was right

For the first time, astronomers have observed a star orbiting the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. And the star is dancing to the predicted tune of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2RFaaHS via IFTTT

Governor fires back at Trump: Testing is a quagmire

President Donald Trump says he wants the states to handle coronavirus testing, but New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) says that the states can't handle it because they don't have the capabilities nor the supplies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Vd3d36 via IFTTT

As governments fumbled their coronavirus response, these four got it right. Here's how.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VAEFjB via IFTTT

Trump's big show of opening the economy will hide the real story

President Donald Trump's make America open again campaign will deliver exactly what he wants Thursday -- a victory lap over the coronavirus pandemic that leaves the life and death decisions to others. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2REVMiQ via IFTTT

This small Louisiana parish has the highest death rate per capita for coronavirus in the country

St. John the Baptist Parish is a swampy, rural swath of Louisiana that straddles the Mississippi River. It's an unassuming place with one Walmart, a population of about 43,000, and local eateries like BRS Seafood, which had a line out the door on Easter weekend for crawfish. People stood six feet apart. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KaMcjS via IFTTT

US National Institute of Health coronavirus expert discusses vaccine timeline

Kizzmekia Corbett, the National Institute of Health's lead scientist for coronavirus vaccine research tells CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta that a vaccine for coronavirus could possibly be available to the general public by next spring. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2XDsg0I via IFTTT

Senator Bernie Sanders joins Cardi B for a live chat

The former presidential candidate joined rapper Cardi B's Instagram live video to talk about a number of topics, including the coronavirus and his endorsement of Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aihEaA via IFTTT

China is fighting the coronavirus with a digital QR code. Here's how it works

Imagine your daily routine being entirely dependent on a smart phone app. Leaving your home, taking the subway, going to work, entering cafes, restaurants and shopping malls -- each move, dictated by the color shown on your screen. Green: you're free to proceed. Amber or Red: you're barred from entry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ylY5ko via IFTTT

Poland debates abortion bill amid coronavirus lockdown

The Polish parliament debated a controversial bill on Wednesday aimed at heavily limiting access to abortion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cn5Ox7 via IFTTT

Number of cases worldwide tops 2 million

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://cnn.it/3eq6dkb via IFTTT

Video shows armed Iranian boats 'harassing' US warships

The US Navy released video that shows Iranian naval vessels repeatedly conducting "dangerous and harassing approaches" towards US Navy warships in the North Arabian Sea, according to US Central Command. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bj9FeI via IFTTT

Waiting for stimulus checks is 'life and death' for some

Some newly unemployed Americans are rationing out their important medicine while they wait to receive their stimulus checks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V9wknQ via IFTTT

Jon Bon Jovi drops in on kindergarten Zoom class

Musician Jon Bon Jovi dropped in on teacher Michael Bonick's kindergarten class in Florida to teach the students about songwriting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2K90DoA via IFTTT

Bears live it up after national park closes

Park rangers said their bears are finding a new sense of freedom after Yosemite National Park closed to visitors because of the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/34GwvKo via IFTTT

She was in a coma when she gave birth. Watch her meet her baby for the first time.

A woman who suffered from severe Covid-19 complications and gave birth while in a medically induced coma met her baby boy for the first time as she left the hospital, surrounded by cheering hospital workers. CNN's Jake Tapper has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wILIOP via IFTTT

Under India's caste system Dalits are considered untouchable. The coronavirus is intensifying that slur

Polamma carefully descends the 250 steps from the hilltop slum where she lives in southern India to walk one kilometer to the nearest grocery store. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3aeB3ZG via IFTTT

Student calls for Obama to deliver virtual address to America's Class of 2020

A high school senior is hoping for a unique commencement address for the Class of 2020 in the age of coronavirus -- one delivered virtually by former President Barack Obama. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wHpmgu via IFTTT

Stop trying to make normal happen

It's April 15. In any other reality, today would have been Tax Day. Instead, millions of Americans are waiting on stimulus checks from the IRS that may or may not be held up because the Treasury Department wants President Donald Trump's name on it. More on that in a sec. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2KcryQ4 via IFTTT

Scientists spotted what might be the biggest hole ever recorded in the Arctic's ozone layer

The Arctic's ozone layer developed a tear, which grew into a hole, and then a bigger hole. Now, it may be biggest hole the North Pole's ozone layer has ever incurred. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bglF0u via IFTTT

Trump discusses Tom Brady with coronavirus survivor

During a meeting with Americans who had recovered from coronavirus, President Donald Trump discussed quarterback Tom Brady's recent move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with former NFL player Mark Campbell. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wJtrkq via IFTTT

Woman gets surprise beer delivery after hilarious plea

Watch how one 93-year-old woman received a massive surprise from Coors Light after her online plea for more beer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2V9tBL7 via IFTTT

Tapper: Trump doesn't want you to remember what he said

CNN's Jake Tapper looks back at President Donald Trump's comments from February on what his administration was doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2VvD52i via IFTTT

President Trump describes the 'scariest day' of his life

President Trump says his "scariest day" happened last month when he was told the US had a shortage of ventilators. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ydukSA via IFTTT

South Koreans head to polls despite coronavirus outbreak

Voters in masks and gloves, disinfected polling booths, and spaces between people as they queue up to vote. It's election day in South Korea during the coronavirus pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2xtr5Gw via IFTTT

Why medical workers are wearing their photos

CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on medical personnel adding photographs of themselves over their protective gear in an effort to connect with patients. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ag11MJ via IFTTT

Can Cuomo leave isolation? He shares an update on his symptoms

CNN's Chris Cuomo speaks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about the guidelines for when people may end their isolation after they have tested positive for coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3bmm7KJ via IFTTT