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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Coronavirus: Northern Territory first in Australia to lift major restrictions
The Northern Territory lifts major social restrictions in a test case for the rest of the nation.
Two Arrested in Killings of Transgender Women in Puerto Rico
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Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse
Several senators reportedly wore bulletproof vests as armed demonstrators looked on from the gallery.
Nigerian drummer Tony Allen dies aged 79
Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, who created Afrobeat with Fela Kuti, dies aged 79, his manager says.
Coronavirus: Gulshan Ewing's death adds to care home tragedy
Gulshan Ewing rubbed shoulders with Hollywood legends, interviewing and partying with them.
The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient
Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity.
How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence
The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo.
Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
Africa's week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Coronavirus in Ghana: Online funerals, face masks and elections without rallies
Ghana is well known for its elaborate funerals and rowdy election campaigns so coronavirus is changing everything.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Irrfan Khan: Mira Nair Remembers Her ‘Namesake’ Star
By BY KATHRYN SHATTUCK from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2KLyVOR
Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament
Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.
Harrison Ford investigated over LA runway incident
The US actor was piloting a plane that wrongly crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing.
Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home
Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home.
Irrfan Khan: The Bollywood star loved by Hollywood
Irrfan Khan's biographer, Aseem Chhabra, writes about the life of one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy
Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.
Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions
Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.
Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'
How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence.
Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match
Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic.
Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'
"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.
Coronavirus: Why so many US nurses are out of work
At a time when many healthcare workers are risking their lives, some face pay cuts and job loss.
How will airlines get flying again?
When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Mfume to Return to Congress, Succeeding Elijah Cummings
By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YqZaCv
Trump orders US meatpacking plants to stay open
As the pandemic squeezes US food supply, the president designates the plants critical infrastructure.
How Teachers Are Fighting to Make Meaningful Connections With Students
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Tucker Carlson Beats Sean Hannity as Trump Briefings Give Fox News a Boost
By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2KNH6dn
Monday, April 27, 2020
John Grisham Returns to Camino Island, This Time in Hurricane Season
By BY JANET MASLIN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2Y9rw3J
Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis
'Dumbfounded' or 'great job' - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response.
Coronavirus: Families foster pets during outbreak
As animal shelters are forced to limit operations, many people have applied to temporarily rehome a pet.
Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services
Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship.
Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked
The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines.
Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September
Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country.
The Uber driver evicted from home and left to die of coronavirus
Rajesh Jayaseelan found himself homeless and sick in London with Covid-19. His widow tells his story.
Coronavirus: What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns
What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns.
Coronavirus: Mexico factory staff question 'essential work'
Concerned about coronavirus, Mexican workers are calling for US-owned factories to be closed.
Stressed firms look for better ways to source products
The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.
Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?
Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.
Coronavirus and climate: Australia's chance to shift to green energy
Scientists say the economic impact of the virus gives a window for action to cut emissions.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Dennis Rodman’s College Coach Recalls Recruiting Him Over H-O-R-S-E
By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3bIgOFx
Quotation of the Day: Mayors Press Case in Inventive Ways
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3cUwyoP
South Korea Confident That Rumors of Kim Jong-un Illness Are Wrong
By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3bHYa0q
In ‘Run,’ Archie Panjabi Sees Shades of Her Most Famous Role
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‘Homeland’ Showrunner Declassifies the Series Finale
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Airbus is 'bleeding cash', chief executive warns
In a letter to workers Guillaume Faury reportedly said the firm's existence was now threatened.
‘Westworld’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: The Regressive Path
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Anna Wintour Made Condé Nast the Embodiment of Boomer Excess. Can It Change to Meet This Crisis?
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The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France
Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France.
Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission
The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed.
Why so much US resistance to lockdown?
The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them.
Rare glimpse into El Salvador's overcrowded prisons
A rare glimpse into El Salvador's notoriously overcrowded prisons.
Ken Walibora: How Kenya's 'king' of Swahili writing inspired me
Ken Walibora died on 10 April and left behind a generation of Kenyans who grew up on his books.
Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)
How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders.
Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?
New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations?
A visual guide to the economic impact
Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
‘He Continued to Stand With His Back to Me While I Awaited His Attention’
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Brad Pitt Plays Dr. Anthony Fauci in an At-Home Edition of ‘S.N.L.’
By BY DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2xOcXIl
Saturday, April 25, 2020
What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’ and ‘Vida’
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Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online
Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.
Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?
The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.
Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south
The Yemeni government has warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences" of the move.
Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies
Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.
Quotation of the Day: The Draft Filled a Void, but What Happens Next?
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Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns
Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone.
Where Is Kim Jong-un? How Experts Track North Korea’s Leader
By BY CHRISTOPH KOETTL, ROBIN STEIN, AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER AND DAVID BOTTI from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yLxNrG
Friday, April 24, 2020
Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'
Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror.
Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in
The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests.
What One Might Be Represented By
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Gene Deitch, Prolific Animator, Is Dead at 95
By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2yKclDn
Coronavirus: Doctors dismantle Trump's treatment comments
They warned that heeding his comments on using disinfectants or UV light could have fatal consequences.
Coronavirus: Belgium unveils plans to lift lockdown
Schools will be allowed to reopen from 11 May, but with no more than 10 pupils per class
Tree kangaroos: How a joey in Australia is helping save his wild cousins.
How a joey in an Australian zoo is helping his wild cousins in Papua New Guinea.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Stay-At-Home protesters: 'We want our lives back'
Across the United States, some people insist the lockdowns should be lifted and states reopened.
Coronavirus: Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as treatment
Doctors call the president's latest remarks about coronavirus treatment "dangerous" and "ridiculous".
Tom Hanks writes to boy called Corona who said he was bullied
The Australian boy sent a letter to the Hollywood star when he heard Hanks had caught the virus.
Giants and Jets Take Offensive Tackles Early in the N.F.L. Draft
By BY DANIELLE ALLENTUCK from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2S3PKsr
Don Campbell, Hip-Hop Dance Innovator, Is Dead at 69
By BY DANIEL E. SLOTNIK from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2KrrBb2
Rolling Stones release their first new song in eight years, Living In A Ghost Town
Living In A Ghost Town was started before the coronavirus pandemic and completed in lockdown.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The Saudi tribe and the tech city
Saudi plans to build a new tech city are coming up against two hurdles: funding and a local tribe.
Mothers of murdered sons fight for justice in Colombia
Beatriz Méndez's teenage son was killed in Colombia in 2004, and now she is looking for answers.
Coronavirus: Ischgl resort at heart of Europe’s outbreak reopens
Ischgl, known as the "Ibiza of the Alps", is blamed for hundreds of cases among skiers across Europe.
Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus
The Covid-19 pandemic is badly damaging developing countries' economies in a number of ways.
Coronavirus: Why some Nigerians are gloating about Covid-19
Many rich Nigerians, including the political classes, used to go abroad for medical treatment - but no longer.
Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites
Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites.
Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension
The president has justified pausing applications for permanent residence to protect American jobs.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Coronavirus: Harvard rejects Trump demand to pay back aid
The US president said he was unhappy that the ultra-wealthy college had received stimulus money.
Scores of Young Men in Mozambique Said to Be Killed by Islamist Insurgents
By BY REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2VujWiG
50 Years of Earth Day: What’s Better Today, and What’s Worse
By Unknown Author from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2VJ8MW2
How Many More Weeks (Years)? Watching ‘Groundhog Day’ Together
By BY A.O. SCOTT AND MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/34VRYPZ
Virginia Savage McAlester, ‘Queen of Dallas Preservation,’ Dies at 76
By BY PENELOPE GREEN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2VpUz1a
Coronavirus: US green cards to be halted for 60 days, Trump says
The US president's immigration ban will not be applied to temporary workers entering the country.
Coronavirus: Latin American crime gangs adapt to pandemic
Crime gangs in Latin America are making changes to the way they operate, but are they gaining strength?
England’s Premier League Becomes Latest Proxy for Saudi-Qatar Dispute
By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3bu0DLQ
Common Thread Tying Together 2019’s ‘Most Challenged’ Books: L.G.B.T.Q. Issues
By BY CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2Y1EjVM
Monday, April 20, 2020
Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders
Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment.
Coronavirus: Governors ask Trump to call off lockdown protests
One governor says it would be "incredibly appreciated" if the White House helped rein in protesters.
11 New Cookbooks Worth Buying, Even in Quarantine
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Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration
Australia's second-largest carrier cut almost all flights last month amid virus travel bans.
Saudi Arabia executed record number of people in 2019 - Amnesty
Global executions hit a 10-year low, but Saudi Arabia bucked the trend, Amnesty International says.
Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?
Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep".
Coronavirus: Are hospital cleaners forgotten heroes in this crisis?
Hygiene has never seemed more important. Here's how a woman who cleans wards in Chicago is being affected.
Coronavirus: Somali diaspora sends home stories of woe
British-Somalis have been badly hit in both economic and human terms.
Coronavirus dreams: Why are people having lockdown nightmares?
Some people are reporting more intense dreams while in lockdown due to coronavirus.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
US oil prices drop to 21-year low as demand dries up
Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out.
‘Westworld’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap: The Man in White
By BY SCOTT TOBIAS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2XQBhDJ
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