Coronavirus pandemic hands Big Tech a chance to burnish its image
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Google, Facebook and Amazon are using their size, reach and technological prowess to help Americans cope with…
Former California congressman Hunter gets 11 months in corruption case
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Former U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter, who pleaded guilty to a charge of campaign finance fraud, was…
Sheriff Tells Tesla It’s Not as ‘Essential’ as Musk Thinks
Before dawn on Tuesday, workers coming off a shift at Tesla’s factory in the Silicon Valley city of Fremont boarded…
Amazon Warehouses Will Now Accept Essential Supplies Only
In normal times, Amazon will happily deliver almost any item to your doorstep, no matter how frivolous. These are not…
Is the Split Over Covid-19 Really About Politics?
Donald Trump spent the first few months of the coronavirus pandemic assiduously downplaying its severity. In late January, he told…
Real-World Lessons From a ‘World of Warcraft’ Virtual Outbreak
When it comes to a global pandemic, human beings are the ultimate wild card. That makes it challenging to build…
Dozens of brand-new coronavirus infections in NSW after worst day yet
Updated March 18, 2020 14:26:28 The number of deaths linked to coronavirus in NSW has risen to five, and the…
Australian authorities ‘rationing’ COVID-19 tests, immunologist cautions
Updated March 18, 2020 13:04:30 Some doctors are warning a promised influx of almost 100,000 COVID-19 test kits in the…
‘Stop it’: PM condemns panic buying driven by coronavirus lockdown worries
Updated March 18, 2020 13:44:43 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told people to stop hoarding supplies, saying he is disappointed…
Schools will stay open, despite moms and dads’ coronavirus fears
By education and parenting reporter Conor Duffy Updated March 18, 2020 13:53:27 Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists schools will remain…
Think coronavirus just eliminates old individuals? Reconsider
If you're a younger adult who's comforted yourself with the idea that if you were to get COVID-19, it probably…
Indoor gatherings limited to 100 individuals, Australians informed not to leave the country
Updated March 18, 2020 13:22:17 Non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned by the Federal Government…
Coronavirus and Education | Make Me Smart
Published on Mar 17, 2020The effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are going to be felt far and wide for…
Zoom’s Android app score is being definitely damaged by coronavirus
While the corporate workforce and student exodus into home offices and living rooms around the globe has undoubtedly been a…
Apple unintentionally reveals four brand-new iPad Pro models
Apple's Chinese branch had a "whoops" moment after it accidentally listed four new iPad Pro models. It quickly took them…
Android 11 wish list: 10 things we’d love to see in the full release [Video]
The Android 11 Developer Preview phase may have started, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t already got a growing wish…
Doom Eternal– Resolving puzzles takes some time thanks to id’s demonic designers
You may remember that I had some trouble figuring out how to maneuver through a scene in id Software’s Doom…
U.S. government supposedly in talks with tech business on how to utilize location data in COVID-19 fight
U.S. government officials are currently in discussion with a number of tech companies, including Facebook and Google, around how data…
Simple Guacamole
Here’s the best simple guacamole with the perfect flavor! Creamy, savory and perfectly balanced, you’ll hear a chorus of “Wow’s”…
21 Recipes Using Canned Beans
Published: Mar 16, 2020 · Updated: Mar 16, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links.Looking for ways to use…
Why does SARS-CoV-2 spread so easily?
What structural features of the SARS-CoV-2 virus allow it to attack human cells and spread so efficiently? We round up…
Network of neurons develops an unique rhythm for each breath we take
Research reveals that a small network of neurons continuously adjusts our breathing.Share on PinterestNew research finds that a small network…
COVID-19: Study approximates rate of ‘quiet transmission’
A new study— which has yet to appear — estimates that people who do not yet display any symptoms transmit…
‘This is a serious moment in our history’: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney declares public health emergency | CBC News
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has declared a public health emergency to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.The decision to put the…
North American stock markets rebound with strong gains after massive Monday sell-off | CBC News
A day after one of their worst days in history, North American stock markets bounced back up on Tuesday as…
PM says financial supports on the way to help ‘millions of Canadians’ get through COVID-19 crisis | CBC News
The federal government is set to announce a massive aid package worth more than $25 billion to help Canadians and…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford to declare state of emergency amid COVID-19 outbreak | CBC News
"Stay home, stay informed, stay healthy and stay calm." That was the message from Ontario's medical officers of health, as…
Covid-19: How long does the coronavirus last on surfaces?
As Covid-19 has spread, so has our fear of surfaces. There are now some familiar scenes in public places around…
Euro 2020 postponed until next summer, Uefa confirms
Media playback is not supported on this device Uefa president explains Euro 2020 delayEuro 2020 has been postponed by one…
US considering sending cash to Americans
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe US Secretary to the Treasury announced measures to help workers affected…
Arena bomber’s brother guilty of 22 murders
Image copyright GMP Image caption Hashem Abedi was arrested in Libya the day after the bombing The brother of Manchester…
Mnuchin: Proposed economic relief might put $1 trillion into U.S. economy
U.S. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin answer questions during the Trump administration?s daily coronavirus briefing at the…
It was unthinkable to cancel 2020 French Open, state organizers
PARIS (Reuters) - French Open organisers said it was unthinkable for them to cancel the 2020 edition of the claycourt…
Coronavirus justifies moving ex-Trump lawyer Cohen home from prison
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer, risks catching coronavirus while serving…
Apple closes all retail stores, except Greater China, until further notice
People sit inside a closed Apple Store during the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Santa Monica, California, U.S., March…
‘Going big’: Trump seeks economic stimulus as U.S. battles coronavirus impact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As the streets of U.S. cities emptied after stepped-up warnings about the coronavirus threat, the Trump administration…
New French Open dates create significant clash with occasions
PARIS (Reuters) - The organisers of the French Open on Tuesday postponed the claycourt Grand Slam tournament until Sept 20-Oct…
U.S. military might support coronavirus medical action
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is in talks with the Pentagon about how the military can be deployed to…
Exclusive: Amazon warehouses receive only vital supplies in U.S., Europe amid coronavirus
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) will only receive vital supplies at its U.S. and UK and other European…
Quarterback Tom Brady says he is leaving New England Patriots
(Reuters) - Six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady said on Tuesday he is leaving the New England Patriots after…
Russian company says it will sue U.S for $50 billion after meddling case dropped
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian firm accused of meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election said on Tuesday it planned…
‘I enjoy Virat Kohli’s aggression; we need a captain like him’
Virat Kohli's demeanour on the field has pleased and upset people equally, with some welcoming his in-your-face pumped-up aggression, and…
Dire new report forces U.S. and U.K. to change course on coronavirus strategy
A startling new report from Imperial College London warns that 2.2 million Americans and 510,000 Britons could die from coronavirus…
Hopes of a coronavirus vaccine mount as 3 essential biotech players make progress
The race is on to develop an immunization against COVID-19. Dozens of companies and public labs around the world are…
The Hushed Spectacle of Soccer Matches In Empty Arenas
Professional sports around the world ground to a halt last week as the coronavirus pandemic prompted one country after another…
The Best Videogames To Play When You’re Stuck Inside
Scientists, doctors, and public health experts are urging—begging—everyone to practice “social distancing,” or deliberately creating space from other human bodies.…
Moving Your Class Online? Tips for Keeping Students Engaged
So, yes. You can do this.Will it be as good as a real, in-person class?Honestly, I’m not sure. My first…
Sonos’ Fix for Aging Speakers Is Two Separate Sonos Apps
When Sonos said in late January that some of its earliest speaker models were going to lose full software support…
Australians abroad alerted consular assistance might be limited– as it happened
Email By James Maasdorp, Peter Marsh and Sophie Meixner Updated March 18, 2020 00:40:05 Video: Watch ABC News Channel live…