COVID-19: 5 reasons to be cautiously hopeful
The death toll for COVID-19 is on the rise, and so is the total number of cases. In the context…
‘An unprecedented time’ — How Canadian travel agents are dealing with COVID-19 | CBC News
Instead of helping their clients plan a long awaited trip or a vacation of a lifetime, these days travel agents…
More than 800 Canadians make desperate plea for repatriation as Peru issues deadline for assistance | CBC News
More than 800 confused and frustrated Canadians who are stranded in Peru have formed a Facebook group to share information…
Coronavirus: Here’s what’s happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday | CBC News
The longest undefended border between two countries is now closed to non-essential traffic, such as tourists and people looking to…
COVID-19: Here’s how Ontario hospitals are getting ready for a possible surge in patients | CBC News
The people who run Ontario's hospitals are all hoping the health system will not be flooded with COVID-19 patients, but…
‘It’s simple to get contaminated here’
In Africa, there are fewer Covid-19 cases than in many parts of the world, but the head of the World…
Coronavirus stay-at-home regulations multiply in major U.S. states
(Reuters) - New Jersey’s governor was expected on Saturday to follow four other states - California, New York, Illinois and…
Social work from a social distance: Coronavirus forces U.S. child advocates to adapt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic has forced states to rethink their approach to social work, whether…
Factbox: Coronavirus deaths pass 5,400 worldwide
(Reuters) - Some 145,594 people have been infected by the coronavirus across the world and 5,419 have died, according to…
Country singer Kenny Rogers dies aged 81
(Reuters) - Grammy-winning country singer Kenny Rogers died late on Friday night at the age of 81, his family said…
Starbucks closes most U.S., Canada cafes, moves to drive-through
FILE PHOTO: A woman reads a closed sign at Starbucks during the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Santa Monica,…
U.S. candidate Biden was vastly outspent by Sanders in February
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden’s campaign in February spent less than one-third the amount spent…
Pentagon to increase progress payments to defense firms as coronavirus hits economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon is increasing the amount of interim payments it makes to defense contractors in an effort…
Sick of TV? INDIVIDUALS’s Favorite Music, Podcasts and Audiobooks to Take Pleasure In While Social Distancing
If you’re practicing social distancing, self-isolation, quarantining or just working from home because you would be anyway, here’s a list…
County Officials Offer COVID-19 Update in Wake of Governor’s “Stay Home” Order
County officials re-emphasized California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new coronavirus message a day after he issued a statewide “stay home” order…
The Game Developers Conference Is Now Scheduled for Summer
Welcome to this week's Replay, WIRED's rundown of all the biggest videogame news out there. This week, there are more…
What’s a ‘Shelter in Place’ Order, and Who’s Affected?
As the novel coronavirus spreads across the nation, cities and states are taking increasingly drastic measures to curb the severity…
An Expert Answers the 50 Most Googled Coronavirus Questions
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to whip around the world, killing thousands of people and overloading hospitals, you’ve probably turned…
Coronavirus Tips and Supplies Guide: What to Buy (and Avoid) in Case of Quarantine
It's a scary time to go shopping. There are shortages of all sorts of odds and ends, and knowing what…
WhatsApp Is at the Center of Coronavirus Action
The Covid-19 pandemic is impacting communities around the world. For the 2 billion of those people who also use the…
C and w superstar Kenny Rogers passes away
Updated March 21, 2020 18:40:42 American country singer-songwriter Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81. Key points:Kenny Rogers…
Northern Area presents strict new border manages to halt COVID-19 spread
Updated March 21, 2020 18:06:42 The Northern Territory will introduce strict border controls from 4:00pm on March 24 that mean…
Four cruise liner given special approval to dock in Australia despite 30-day coronavirus ban
Updated March 21, 2020 18:26:24 The NSW Government has hit back against criticism of its handling of cruise ship arrivals,…
What do I do if I can’t pay my mortgage?
Updated March 21, 2020 15:19:30 There's one question a lot of Australians will be asking at the moment: What if…
Bondi Beach closed over crowds amidst coronavirus pandemic
Updated March 21, 2020 15:56:20 The NSW Government has closed Bondi Beach after the number of people on the famous…
Huawei P40 and P40 Pro press renders leak, P40 Premium to have 2 telephoto cameras
Huawei is all set to introduce its latest flagship smartphones to the world on March 26, and as we're getting…
Google’s new camera app is only for these Android users
Internet search giant Google has launched a new app for the handsets that run on the Android Go edition operating…
Tired of the coronavirus lockdown? Here are five games to pass the time
The coronavirus lockdown has had a marked impact on day-to-day life. Reduced traffic in cities like Bengaluru has reduced travel…
AMD and Intel have a formidable new foe however you’ll never ever think who it is
Home News (Image credit: Panumas Nikhomkhai / Pexels) An unexpected rival has emerged that could give Intel and AMD a…
Applaud for teachers throughout coronavirus house schooling
Published on Mar 20, 2020"We gave educators almost no notice. We asked them to completely redesign what school looks like…
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip evaluation: Bend it like the Flip
Written by Nandagopal Rajan | New Delhi | Updated: March 21, 2020 12:52:34 pm Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is the…
North Korea fires suspected short-range missiles, South Korea says, amid coronavirus
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guides artillery fire competition in this image released by North Korea's Korean Central News…
‘I’m going to keep working’: Grocery clerks unlikely heroes in U.S. coronavirus fight
(Reuters) - For Philip, a grocery store clerk, it’s not a matter of if he gets coronavirus, but when. Shoppers…
Stay-at-home orders in major states mark next phase of U.S. coronavirus crisis
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York and Illinois on Friday followed California in telling tens of millions of people…
U.S. may convert thousands of New York hotel, college rooms into care units
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking at converting more than 10,000 New York rooms, potentially…
Factbox: Five statewide stay-at-home orders, 31%of U.S. economy
(Reuters) - The five U.S. states where governors have closed or have said they will soon be closing non-essential businesses…
U.S. senators defend selling shares prior to coronavirus crash
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two Republican U.S. senators defended themselves on Friday against heavy criticism, including calls that they resign, for…
U.S. to send envoy to Saudi Arabia; Texas suggests oil output cuts
WASHINGTON/HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to send a special energy envoy to Saudi Arabia to work with the…
Italy’s coronavirus deaths surge by 627 in a day, elderly at high risk
ROME (Reuters) - The death toll from an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has leapt by 627 to 4,032, officials…
U.S. to quickly remove migrants captured crossing borders illegally to limit spread of coronavirus
WASHINGTON / MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States will swiftly return migrants…
Phoenix nurse Noah Ashner on how going vegetarian increases sex drive
This post is part of a series of Queerty conversations with models, trainers, dancers, and, well, people who inspire us…
The Quick And Ubiquitous Economics Of Bodegas
Do convenience stores really survive on cigarettes and lotto tickets? Convenience stores: Imagine a world without them. You wouldn’t wanna…
How To Get Started On A Plant-Based Diet
Image: Getty Images Switching to a plant-based diet is becoming increasingly popular but it won't mean you're automatically super healthy.…
4 meatless meals your family will love
Speaking as a cook, a parent and a member of the general population who isn't going to become vegetarian any…
CDC on COVID-19 severe outcomes: Where do we stand?
Based on data from the United States, the people most at risk of severe outcomes due to COVID-19 are aged…
Is blood type linked to COVID-19 risk?
A new, preliminary study has found correlations between blood type and the likelihood of being hospitalized with COVID-19. According to…
Canada to turn back asylum seekers, close border at midnight to stop spread of COVID-19 | CBC News
Canada will now turn back asylum-seekers attempting to enter the country outside of official border points, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Prepare for multiple waves of COVID-19 over 12 months: military chief to troops | CBC News
The Canadian military is preparing for multiple waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in an operation that could last 12 months…