In pictures: Iranian embassy siege in London

Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.

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An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner

How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans.

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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.

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Boris Johnson, Carrie Symonds, and a baby in a very exclusive club

Baby Johnson joins Leo Blair and Florence Cameron to become a member of a very exclusive club.

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Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy

Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.

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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.

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How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

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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.

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Strong link between Covid count, bad air: Study

The analysis is limited to Italy and does not mention how air pollution and testing positive for Covid-19 are linked. Air pollution in Indian cities is among the worst in the world.

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Doubling rate in Mumbai rises to 10 days; mortality rate dips to 3.9%

The city’s Covid-19 fatality rate too has decreased to 3.9% on April 26 from the earlier 6.3% recorded on April 11. This means that there are now four deaths recorded for every 100 cases, as opposed to the earlier six deaths for the same number of cases.

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Areas not affected by Covid mostly in rural areas: Data

The government on April 15 classified 170 districts as Covid-19 hotspots -- those which have reported large outbreaks or multiple clusters of cases -- and 207 other districts as non-hotspot areas, those where only limited clusters of cases were reported.

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Govt predicts 3% agri growth in FY 2020-21

Despite these robust projections, the ongoing lockdown, set to run until May 3, has pressured farmers. The announcement of a nationwide curfew caught farmers by surprise on March 24.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Cruise ship identified as source of a Tasmanian outbreak as the state records another death.

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WA principal stood down after urging parents to keep children home

A Mandurah school principal has been stood down pending an investigation overnight after urging parents to keep their children home despite the state government's decision to reopen schools this week.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Cruise ship identified as source of a Tasmanian outbreak as the state records another death.

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WA principal stood down after urging parents to keep children home

A Mandurah school principal has been stood down pending an investigation overnight after urging parents to keep their children home despite the state government's decision to reopen schools this week.

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Areas not affected by Covid mostly in rural areas: Data

The government on April 15 classified 170 districts as Covid-19 hotspots -- those which have reported large outbreaks or multiple clusters of cases -- and 207 other districts as non-hotspot areas, those where only limited clusters of cases were reported.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

Correlation isn’t causation, but it’s interesting to note that India, Peru and Portugal have almost universal coverage of the BCG vaccine — given to children to fight tuberculosis, and which helps them build immunity to several other respiratory ailments.

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Nations that mandate TB vaccine may have lower Covid death rates

To be sure, scientists have not been able to determine a clear correlation between the severity of the coronavirus disease and neonatal BCG vaccination.

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Women's groups reportedly drafted an unreleased letter urging Biden to address Tara Reade claims

Women's groups have reportedly pressured former Vice President Joe Biden behind the scenes to directly address the sexual misconduct allegations made by his former Senate staffer Tara Reade. 

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Pelosi mocks criticism of gourmet ice cream in her freezer: 'Better than having Lysol in somebody's lung'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., responded Tuesday to President Trump's criticism of her showcasing gourmet ice cream in her freezer during the stalemate over the most recent coronavirus aid legislation.

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Climate Change Is too Expensive to Resist. Our Cities Have to Adapt.

Unless we learn to adapt, only the rich will be able to avoid the ravages of climate change.

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The Coronavirus Killed Two of My Colleagues in a Meatpacking Plant

In a meatpacking plant, changes were made too late.

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Players' decisions have jeopardised NRL restart: Berejiklian

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian believes the actions of Latrell Mitchell, Josh Addo-Carr and Nathan Cleary have cast doubt on a May 28 resumption of the season.

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WA clubs' head start prevented by AFL

The AFL has reportedly stopped Western Australian clubs training in larger groups following complaints from Victorian teams.

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Soccer should not be played til September: FIFA official

FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe says soccer should not be played until at least the start of September to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, as some of Europe's top leagues start the process to allow players to return to training

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Why everybody should be doing squats at home

Squats prevent the loss of bone and muscle that can lead to falls and fractures. Plus, they strengthen the pelvic floor.

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Australia urged to plan for coronavirus mental illness wave

Anxiety and depression arising out of unemployment "will be felt as long as we have economic fallout from COVID", mental health experts warn.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Only third cancellation in 165 years; police investigate hoax COVIDSafe text messages.

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Indian lenders see a spike in bad loans

IndusInd Bank, on the other hand, pegs the figure at a maximum of 80 bps. One basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point.

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11 cases linked to Azadpur market, test results of 100 awaited

Test results of more than 100 individuals—traders and employees—who have been traced as contacts of the confirmed cases or those who have been shortlisted after a screening programme this weekend are still awaited, office bearers of the agriculture produce market committee (APMC) said.

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Domestic makers of rapid kits in a fix as ICMR halts their use

To make matters worse, on Monday, ICMR asked states to return RTKs sourced from China after its field assessment found them to be showing too much variation in results -- and while doing so, did not say anything at all about its future plans regarding RTKs.

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Internet speeds fall to lowest in 2 years

The nationwide lockdown began in the last week of March while some states ordered closure of schools and a ban on public gatherings even before that, which led to people staying home

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Covid 19 update: Govt testing strategy focuses on speed

The strategy is the subject of a paper, ‘Strategic Planning To Augment The Testing Capacity For Covid-19 in India’, published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research and authored by scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country’s apex biomedical research body.

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California faces civil-rights lawsuit after Highway Patrol bans rallies at state Capitol over coronavirus

A firearms instructor and Republican congressional candidate are suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Highway Patrol over the rejection of their permit applications to hold protests at the Capitol to demand the rollback of restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

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Byron York: Dems 'set themselves up' for Biden furor by adopting 'believe all women' mantra against Kavanaugh

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent and Fox News contributor Byron York said on "Special Report" Tuesday that Democrats set themselves up for accusations of hypocrisy by adopting the mantra "believe all women" after now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was accused of sexual misconduct during his confirmation battle.

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David Bossie: Trump-hating media should stop covering up Biden sexual assault allegation

The liberal media are so eager to defeat President Trump for reelection that they are downplaying coverage of a serious allegation that Biden committed sexual assault in 1993.

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Mnuchin: Large companies should apologize for seeking coronavirus small-business loans

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Tuesday said large companies that sought coronavirus relief funds for small businesses should apologize to American taxpayers.

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Hawley calls for extra PPP loan oversight to protect small businesses from 'corporate greed on Wall Street'

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Tuesday pushing for stricter oversight of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and expressed concern about corporate cronyism with regard to coronavirus relief loans.

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Here are all the states set to begin loosening lockdown restrictions this week

As new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the U.S. slowly reach the back end of the curve, a number of states have announced plans to loosen restrictions and begin to reopen their economies.

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Saying the Pledge of Allegiance Again Is Months Away in America’s Schools

Despite President Trump’s prodding, most districts have no plans to end online lessons soon. Reopening, when it does come, will bring significant changes, educators say.

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‘Governors Don’t Do Global Pandemics’: Cuomo Faults Others Over Virus

The governor accused various world and federal health groups, as well as the news media, of not sufficiently warning the world of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Pence Tours Mayo Clinic and Flouts Its Rule That All Visitors Wear a Mask

The vice president, who leads the White House’s coronavirus task force, said that masks were meant to prevent the spread of the virus and that he was tested regularly and does not have it.

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Joe Biden Is Not Hiding. He’s Lurking.

Never get in the way of an incumbent who is digging his own grave.

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How Sweden Is Dealing With the Coronavirus

The Swedes aren’t battling the coronavirus with broad lockdowns.

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It’s Not Enough to ‘Get Back to Normal’

We can rebuild better. Here’s how.

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Baby left with 'life-threatening injuries' after Sunshine Coast assault

The three-week-old baby girl remains in hospital, more than a month after the incident came to the attention of police.

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NSW wants children back at school full time before end of term 2

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the timeline for the return to full-time schooling will be revised after a fortnight of having students in school on a rostered basis.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Vaccine optimism from UK as more than 2 million Australians download COVIDSafe app.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

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ASX flat, Westpac reveals $2.2bn impairment charge

The S&P/ASX 200 is flat this morning, a falls in NAB, gold miners and CSL counter-balance gains in Transurban, Westpac, and Aristocrat Leisure.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

Andrew Weldon has been a contributor to The Age and The Sunday Age for many years. His cartoons have been published widely nationally and internationally, including in The New Yorker, The Spectator and Private Eye. He has published two book collections of his work and several childrens' books. He smells funny.

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Queensland has compelling case to be AFL hub: Suns CEO

Mark Evans says the elite training, playing and broadcast facilities on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane help make Queensland an ideal host of an AFL quarantine hub.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Scott, Balme urge against further AFL cuts

Senior football figures Chris Scott and Neil Balme have cautioned against dramatic cuts to the AFL in the wake of the coronavirus-enforced shutdown of the competition.

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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.

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Banks wary of lending to debt funds despite aid

Ashwani Bhatia, managing director of SBI Mutual Fund saud that debt markets are currently facing a lack of risk appetite in the market and not a liquidity concern.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

By Sunday night, the number of tests carried out in India was 665,819.

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In touch with those from state stranded elsewhere: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Bihar chief minister said that the state has sufficient isolation and quarantine facilities.

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States gear up to bring back stranded migrants amid lockdown 2.0

Hours after the meeting with the Prime Minister, Odisha health minister Naba Das said the state will come out with guidelines to bring back stranded workers by the end of April.

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AIIMS begins plasma therapy, 200 Tablighi members begin donation

Convalescent plasma therapy uses a blood component called plasma—which contains virus-fighting antibodies—from people who have recovered from the infection to treat those who are severely ill with Covid-19.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Vaccine optimism from UK as more than 2 million Australians download COVIDSafe app.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

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American Airlines will give face masks to passengers, require them for flight attendants amid coronavirus

American Airlines will require flight attendants wear face masks and will provide passengers with them because of concerns about coronavirus.

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Arizona man allegedly shoots, wounds 3 officers, barricades self in home before setting it on fire

A suspect was arrested for allegedly shooting and wounding three police officers Monday before barricading himself in a home and then setting it on fire, authorities said.

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Tom Cruise went ‘ballistic’ over sharing rooms while making ‘The Outsiders,’ Rob Lowe claims

Tom Cruise apparently wasn't exactly in a sharing mood when he started filming “The Outsiders.”

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Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

President Trump in his Monday coronavirus press briefing said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year. 

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Domain adds debt facility and cuts staff costs in COVID-19 response

Property portal Domain Holdings says it has received fresh debt facilities from its lenders, waivers on its financial covenants and announced cost cuts in response to COVID-19 as demand for real estate listings falls.

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Ratten wary of AFL hub health challenges

Coach gives tentative support to concept but says Saints will respect decision of any player who does not want to be part of it.

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In US, garage hobbyists fight pandemic with 3D printers

The pandemic has turned this niche hobby into something serious: the tinkerers and techies are increasingly stepping in where others have fallen short.

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Future Fund sheds 3.4 per cent, or $5.7b, in March quarter as COVID-19 hit assets

The Future Fund was impacted by volatility caused by the coronavirus, but its losses were much shallower than many global markets

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ASX starts week flat as financials drag

The S&P/ASX 200 has opened slightly higher, up 0.1 per cent, with gains in info tech, healthcare, and consumer discretionary stocks.

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How a Perth family's 'language of love' keeps them connected during lockdown

When lockdowns were introduced for aged care facilities, the team realised phone calls wouldn’t be effective for Norma.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

More than 1 million Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app within four hours of its launch.

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'No tennis player is fighting to survive': Thiem not keen on plan to assist struggling players

World No.3 Dominic Thiem has rejected the notion that the top tennis players should chip in to help lower-ranked competitors who are struggling financially due to the pause in tournaments because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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German underground hairdressing salons shut down by police during coronavirus

German authorities on Saturday busted two underground hair salons operating in violation of the country’s lockdown orders during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy: 'I'm the best wide receiver' in 2020 NFL Draft

Jerry Jeudy believes that he was the best wide receiver taken in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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India should open up now

The country is better prepared on almost every front — testing, protective equipment, hospitals — than it was on March 25, when the first lockdown kicked in, and on April 14, but it isn’t clear whether this is enough should the number of cases rise when the lockdown ends.

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PM, CMs to discuss graded lockdown exit on video call

While the Centre has not officially offered its view on the extension of the lockdown, officials have indicated that there will be a re-examination, with an eye on opening up some sectors to revive crucial economic activity.

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Indian firm ready to begin producing possible vaccine

The human safety trial of the vaccine began in Oxford on Thursday, with the first two of the 800 healthy volunteers recruited for the study being injected with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19. T

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Future Fund shed 3.4 per cent, or $5.7b, in March quarter as COVID-19 hit assets

The Future Fund was impacted by volatility caused by the coronavirus, but its losses were much shallower than many global markets

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Future Fund shrinks by $5.7bn

The ASX is set to open higher after Wall Street closed on a positive note on Friday.

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How a Perth family's 'language of love' keeps them connected during lockdown

When lockdowns were introduced for aged care facilities, the team realised phone calls wouldn’t be effective for Norma.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

More than 1 million Australians downloaded the COVIDSafe app within four hours of its launch.

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Coronavirus live updates: Singapore reports 931 new cases, global numbers above 2.9 million

Total number of coronavirus infection cases around the world was more than 2.96 million and at least 206,265 people have died.

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Rapper DMX hosts Bible study on Instagram Live during coronavirus

Rap legend DMX became a star again on social media this weekend calming the anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic with a Bible study, reaching more than 14,000 viewers.

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Thaddeus Moss, son of Hall of Famer Randy Moss, signs with Redskins as undrafted free agent

The Washington Redskins needed tight end help. They went ahead and addressed it after the 2020 NFL Draft.

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20 more NFL teams begin virtual offseason programs Monday

Some NFL teams began their virtual offseason training programs last Monday. Now, 20 more teams are expected to join in.

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Adam Sandler, Pete Davidson team for quarantine song during remote 'SNL' special

Adam Sandler and Pete Davidson are expressing themselves through song.

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Jameis Winston, Saints finalizing one-year deal, report says

Quarterback Jameis Winston may have found a home for the 2020 NFL season.

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Ted Alexandro's Stand-Up Special for the Social Distancing Era

Ted Alexandro’s free YouTube hour largely succeeds with an urgent brand of observational humor and shows how online comedy can speak to pandemic anxieties.

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'I am a billionaire': Kanye West wins wealth row with Forbes

The musician and businessman had accused the financial magazine of "snubbing" him and being "disrespectful".

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Australian punters suffer NFL draft snub

Australian punters Arryn Siposs, Dane Roy and Joel Whitford have missed out on being drafted but may yet be thrown a lifeline by NFL teams.

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Full freight: Chelsea's stars not taking pay cuts

The English Premier League footballers won't be asked to contribute to the club financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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India crosses 26k Covid-19 cases with biggest 1-day spike

Officials said the overall growth in number of cases in India has been linear, compared to some other countries where it has been exponential.

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Here's something for you to do this Sunday: Bird

Since the lockdown began, and people started spending all their time at home, there’s been a huge upsurge of interest in birding.

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Amid lockdown, Supreme Court heard 593 cases via video facility

203 out of the 593 cases were connected cases, that is, cases involving the same issue which were heard along with the main case.

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Virus could cling to air pollutants

India has among the highest particulate matter (PM) concentrations globally.

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Delay in test results has Centre, states worried

The health department officials of these states told the Central teams that despite allowing more labs to conduct Covid-19 tests, there was still delay in getting the test results in the absence of automatic extractor machines.

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Govt ramps up manufacturing capacity of key medical items

From entirely importing all these items a couple of months ago, India is now manufacturing more than 100,000 PPE kits and N-95 masks each day in the country.

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Post-lockdown plan, migrants in focus at Centre-states meet

Thousands of Indians stuck abroad are eager to return, although there is no clarity when international flights will be allowed -- although there’s been talk in some government circles of so-called rescue flights to bring back Indians after May 3, even if the skies aren’t opened.

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'I am a billionaire': Kanye West wins wealth row with Forbes

The musician and businessman had accused the financial magazine of "snubbing" him and being "disrespectful".

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Australian punters suffer NFL draft snub

Australian punters Arryn Siposs, Dane Roy and Joel Whitford have missed out on being drafted but may yet be thrown a lifeline by NFL teams.

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Full freight: Chelsea's stars not taking pay cuts

The English Premier League footballers won't be asked to contribute to the club financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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India crosses 26k Covid-19 cases with biggest 1-day spike

Officials said the overall growth in number of cases in India has been linear, compared to some other countries where it has been exponential.

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Here's something for you to do this Sunday: Bird

Since the lockdown began, and people started spending all their time at home, there’s been a huge upsurge of interest in birding.

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Amid lockdown, Supreme Court heard 593 cases via video facility

203 out of the 593 cases were connected cases, that is, cases involving the same issue which were heard along with the main case.

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Virus could cling to air pollutants

India has among the highest particulate matter (PM) concentrations globally.

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Delay in test results has Centre, states worried

The health department officials of these states told the Central teams that despite allowing more labs to conduct Covid-19 tests, there was still delay in getting the test results in the absence of automatic extractor machines.

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Govt ramps up manufacturing capacity of key medical items

From entirely importing all these items a couple of months ago, India is now manufacturing more than 100,000 PPE kits and N-95 masks each day in the country.

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Post-lockdown plan, migrants in focus at Centre-states meet

Thousands of Indians stuck abroad are eager to return, although there is no clarity when international flights will be allowed -- although there’s been talk in some government circles of so-called rescue flights to bring back Indians after May 3, even if the skies aren’t opened.

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Dr. Deborah Birx says Trump meant no harm with disinfectant comments: 'He likes to talk that through out loud'

White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx defended President Trump in an interview on "Watters' World" that aired Saturday, saying the president meant no harm by inquiring about using disinfectant to possibly treat coronavirus.

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NBA to allow practice facilities to open May 1 in states with eased stay-at-home orders: report

The NBA is reportedly going to ease restrictions with regard to opening practice facilities in states that are beginning to relax their coronavirus stay-at-home orders, according to a report.

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Chinese medical experts sent to advise on NKorea’s Kim: sources

The trip by the Chinese doctors and officials comes amid conflicting reports about the health of the North Korean leader.

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Surge in 'urgent' Family Court cases as COVID-19 pressures boil over

Urgent applications to the Family Court have surged by almost 40 per cent since the coronavirus pandemic hit, as families crumble under the pressures of social isolation, financial stress and family abuse.

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Coronavirus: Plea for public to get medical care when they need it

Sick children, people with cancer or heart symptoms must not delay getting medical help.

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Colombia: Saving rare species in jungles once protected by war

Botanists from Kew are combing the forests of Colombia for new species threatened with extinction since peace accords were signed.

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Coronavirus: 'Homeless' struggle to social distance

People living in shared accommodation are concerned about how they stay safe.

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Eurovision Again: Why fans of the song contest get together every Saturday

Fans of the song contest are re-watching old competitions as "a distraction from all the bad stuff".

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Coronavirus: Dancer uses bin night to perform for neighbours

Albert has not been able to dance freely, but that changed the moment he embraced taking the rubbish out as an act of freedom - and a gift to his new neighbours.

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Week in pictures: 18-24 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Lockdown: The teacher using pavements as blackboards

A mother of five spreads her knowledge of plants and trees by chalking names on local pavements.

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Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?

The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced.

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Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?

Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?

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Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?

Weeks of lockdown is putting a strain on some people's relationship with food.

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Coronavirus: Why going without physical touch is so hard

Touch is the first sense humans develop in the womb - is that why so many are finding lockdown difficult?

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The celebrities striking the right note by spreading comfort and joy

Not all stars have come off well, but some are providing positivity, humour and a human touch.

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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.

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Coronavirus: The celebrity cash giveaway and other stories fact-checked

Unpicking the week's dubious claims including a fake cash giveaway and a Covid-19 "remedy".

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Coronavirus Looms as Businesses Reopen in Some States

Some states have taken tentative steps toward reopening businesses shuttered by the coronavirus. In Georgia, it meant a few residents were out getting haircuts and their tongues pierced.

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Congress Shovels Trillions at Coronavirus Stimulus, With No Endgame in Sight

As lawmakers scramble to assemble the largest government relief effort in decades, they are locked in a cycle of reacting to events and hoping for better economic news.

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E.U. Softens Report on China’s Coronavirus Propaganda: Live Global Coverage

As Ramadan begins, Pakistani doctors warn that the country is loosening its lockdown too soon. Japan is recalling masks it sent to every home.

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Full Coronavirus Coverage

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Coronavirus Antibody Tests: Can You Trust the Results?

A team of scientists worked around the clock to evaluate 14 antibody tests. A few worked as advertised. Most did not.

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America Shouldn’t Have to Play by New York Rules

A national lockdown is bad medicine and worse politics.

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Former Exxon Chief Lee Raymond Shouldn't Be on JP Morgan Chase's Board

Shareholders at JP Morgan Chase should block a former Exxon chief from another term on the bank’s board.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

The World Bank said remittances to India will fall by 23%. The fall by almost a fourth is more bad news for India, whose economy, like that of most other countries, has been ravaged by Covid-19.

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry felt 'helpless', wanted to 'contribute' amid coronavirus pandemic: report

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Trump lashes out at Washington Post's Philip Rucker at briefing: 'Total faker'

President Trump had a contentious exchange with Washington Post journalist Philip Rucker at Thursday's coronavirus task force briefing. 

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Kate Middleton, Prince William and their children applaud health care workers

Kate Middleton and Prince William pulled out all the stops in accompanying their brood Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in the “Clap for Carers” initiative -- which has swept over the U.K. region and in other areas worldwide -- in recognition of the health care professionals and first responders currently fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Bachelorette' star Tyler Cameron addresses claims he's not taking social distancing seriously

Tyler Cameron is defending his actions amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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NJ's Murphy rails against McConnell for being open to states declaring bankruptcy during coronavirus

Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., doubled down on attacks against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Thursday, a day after the Republican lawmaker said he'd rather allow states to declare bankruptcy than send additional federal relief to support struggling states hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

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China rejects Pompeo's request for access to Wuhan lab

China is rejecting calls by U.S. officials to give international inspectors access to labs to make sure dangerous pathogens similar to the coronavirus are not being released accidentally.

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Storms, tornadoes across Southeast kill at least 7, officials say

Severe storms and tornadoes tore through the Southeast Thursday, killing at least seven people, destroying buildings and leaving thousands without power, officials said.

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NASA warns public not to travel to next Cape Canaveral launch, citing coronavirus

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), warned the public not to travel to Cape Canaveral for the upcoming manned space launch on Thursday, citing coronavirus concerns. 

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Doctor who survived Ebola: 'Well-done scientific studies' needed to find coronavirus treatments

"We're looking for anything, because otherwise we don't have much other than high-quality critical care and good medicine," Dr. Craig Spencer told CNBC.

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'Scaremongering and alarmist': NRL boss fires back at Channel Nine

Peter V'landys has fired back at Channel Nine in an emotion-charged interview following the network's statement on Thursday night.

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How a Rat's son pieced together two stories of Tobruk

As Hitler's favourite commander prepared to send tanks through a thin Australian defensive line in the Libyan desert, a young Rat spelled out his predicament.

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Lunch with Raina MacIntyre: cautious coronavirus communicator

Helen Pitt lunches with Professor Raina MacIntyre, one of the world’s leading emerging infectious diseases experts in self-isolation.

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Charlotte Wood: As we shovel in distractions, the inner life grows dim

The spirit cries out for attention in our collective state of panic.

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Home school of hard knocks: the diary of a WFH mother

The laborious lockdown means children are being taught by their parents – who appear to be learning just as much as their young charges.

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Flight Centre caps cancellation fees in bid to soothe customer rage

Flight Centre is attempting to soothe customer anger over its $300 cancellation charge by capping fees and offering incentives for people to take travel credits rather than refunds.

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Coronavirus: Wales lockdown rules tightened over second homes

Tougher rules from Saturday will make it clear people cannot stay or exercise outside their area.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown's heavy toll on Italy's mental health

Italians are struggling to cope with Europe's strictest and longest-running lockdown.

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The couples still paying for a cancelled wedding

Venues are forcing couples to pay large cancellation fees over weddings postponed due to the lockdown.

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We’re Stuck in Coronavirus Limbo

A mix of dread and hope. Of reopening and distancing. Of living in two worlds at once.

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No Death Sentences for Minor Offenses

Releasing more inmates could help stem the spread of the coronavirus in and outside of prisons and jails.

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McConnell to Every State: Drop Dead

Blocking federal aid is vile, but it’s also hypocritical.

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Who Is Driving Inequality? You Are

How to rebuild social solidarity.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

The US President touted the malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a wonder cure but several studies and opinions from experts have recommended against its use.

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In Covid fight, India could learn from polio experience

New research suggests that testing sewage with traces of Sars-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, could indicate the spread of the disease in a population.

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Rapid testing on hold, govt plans to scale up PCR tests

The move comes even as efforts to boost testing using rapid testing kits (RTKs) that do antibody tests have floundered

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Curbs on movement needed as travel hubs become Covid-19 hot spots

The government last week classified 170 districts, nearly a quarter of the country’s 731 districts, as Covid-19 hot spots. These include districts which have reported large outbreaks or multiple clusters of cases.

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Trader's death sparks fear at Capital's food supply lifeline

A government official said the business partner of the dead trader and 15 of his employees are in home quarantine.

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'Up to 7 yrs’ jail for attack on health workers'

Amid several reports of attacks on healthcare personnel engaged in treating and tracking Covid-19 cases across the country, the cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance making acts of violence against doctors and frontline personnel a cognisable and non-bailable offence punishable with prison terms of up to seven years.

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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.

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Reporter's Notebook: Witnessing the bravery of Israel's coronavirus first responders

Fox News went inside an Israeli coronavirus ward to see the fight against the deadly virus first-hand.

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HHS doctor says he was removed from post after disagreeing with WH over coronavirus response

The doctor who oversaw the agency charged with research into countering the coronavirus said Wednesday that he was dismissed after resisting efforts by the Trump administration to expand the availability of an anti-malarial drug pushed by President Trump.

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California health worker's N95 masks, PPE stolen from car, report says

A Los Angeles-area health worker says his supply of N95 masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) were stolen from his car Tuesday evening, according to a report.

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Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck sues Vince McMahon for wrongful termination: report

Former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck has sued owner Vince McMahon in federal court for wrongful termination after McMahon suspended all operations, laid-off employees, and filed for bankruptcy.

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Massachusetts death toll in pandemic surges past 2,000, doubles in just 1 week

The number of deaths in Massachusetts from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak surpassed 2,000 on Wednesday, nearly doubling in only one week. 

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NY comedian goes viral with expletive-laced rant demanding 'real' virus relief plan from government

A New York-based comedian has gone viral for his expletive-laced tirade about the government, which he argued has not provided enough financial relief for Americans to withstand the shutdown amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Trump says he 'totally disagrees' with Georgia Gov. Kemp's decision to reopen businesses in the middle of coronavirus pandemic

"Would I do that? No. But I respect him and I will let him make his decision," Trump said. "But I told him, I totally disagree."

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Radio Rentals shuts down its stores over 'coronavirus-driven downturn'

Appliance and electronics lender Radio Rentals will permanently shut all retail locations across Australia, marking the first major retail casualty of the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Test data 'reassuring for frontline healthcare workers'

The number of positive tests was no different to that of staff in non-clinical roles, say researchers.

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Ben Cousins arrested again in Perth

Fallen former West Coast Eagles captain Ben Cousins has been arrested again in Perth.

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Big Night In: Doctor Who stars past and present unite for BBC charity show

Doctors from the past 50 years will appear on the star-studded fundraising telethon later.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

The man in his 60s is one of the state's youngest victims of coronavirus.

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A-League to resume only after government approval is given

Football Federation Australia has vowed to finish the 2019-20 A-League season but as yet has no date set.

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Santa Clara County: First Known U.S. Coronavirus Death Occurred on Feb. 6

The startling discovery that the virus was responsible for a Feb. 6 death in California raises questions about where else it might have been spreading undetected.

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The Fear of Coronavirus and Flu Colliding in the Fall

Even as the president plays down that possibility, the C.D.C. chief and other experts warn of a dual challenge.

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Tornado Kills One in Southern Oklahoma

Two factories in Marshall County were damaged as storms moved through the state.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

Research from Italy has shown that the viral load in some asymptomatic patients is as high as that in patients with severe Covid-19 symptoms.

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High presence of an enzyme behind delayed recovery of men: Analysis

The yet-to-be-published paper uploaded in MedRxiv, a preprint server for health research papers, suggests that high expression of ACE2 (an enzyme the Sars-Cov-2 virus uses to enter the body) in the testes raises the possibility that testicular viral reservoirs may be playing a role in viral persistence among male patients.

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Study highlights threat of spread in public transport

The finding, submitted to American nonprofit research agency National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), underscores the threat of infection in public transport where people are prone to being in close proximity and touching several surfaces through which an infection could spread.

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Delhi will test journalists after +ve cases in Maha, Tamil Nadu

“Reporters are frontline workers in the battle against Covid-19. I salute the work being done by all journalists. Their work is very important for dissemination of authentic information,” the Delhi CM said.

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Customers call delivery agent who tested positive: 'Be strong, reach out for any...

A food delivery rider with Box 8 and MOJO pizza -- both of which operate out of the same kitchen in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar -- said he was initially feeling extremely guilty that he was have infected others.

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Azadpur mandi trader dies of Covid, sellers demand market be shuttered

The death uncovered two more Covid-19 cases linked to the Azadpur Mandi, creating panic among sellers who demanded the market’s closure and initiation of containment activities.

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Carmen Electra celebrates 48th birthday with throwback swimsuit pics

Carmen Electra is among the celebrities who have had to celebrate their birthdays differently this year due to the coronavirus quarantine.

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Protests planned in Vermont over governor’s coronavirus restrictions; police say it may tie up traffic

A gun-rights group is organizing a demonstration around the Vermont State Capitol on Wednesday to protest the governor’s stay-out-home order amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trump: Kim Jong Un's health unclear, but 'I wish him well'

President Trump on Tuesday wished North Korean leader Kim Jong Un well during the White House's coronavirus press briefing after being asked about the dictator's reportedly deteriorating health.

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Witnesses speak out in cold case murder of 13-year-old boy

For Nancy Grace, a former prosecutor and Fox Nation host, there is one cold case mystery that she cannot let go of -- the unsolved murder of 13-year-old Chuckie Mauk.  And now, she may be steps closer to finding justice.

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Trump launches new defense of protesters demanding states reopen their economies

President Trump defended protesters who have turned up at state capitols and outside governors mansions to demand the reopening of businesses to jumpstart a fractured economy crippled by businesses closures and massive layoffs. 

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Trudeau calls for ban on 'assault-style weapons' as shooting death toll rises to 22

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to push through stricter gun legislation as the death toll from the country’s deadliest mass shooting rose to 22. 

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Reporter's Notebook: Congress torn over calls to return to Capitol Hill during coronavirus outbreak

Congress is facing calls to "get back to work" -- but working on what?

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Whitmer backtracks after COVID-19 contract awarded to Dem consultant who said Trump should 'get coronavirus ASAP'

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration acknowledged Tuesday that normal protocols were bypassed when a no-bid contract for coronavirus contact tracing was awarded by the state to Great Lakes Community Engagement, which is operated well-known Democratic consultant Michael Kolehouse -- who has previously written that President Trump should "get Coronavirus ASAP" and that someone should "do the country a favor and cough on that man," Facebook posts reviewed by Fox News show.

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MSNBC anchor calls Albright 'predictably wonderful' after she calls Trump order 'un-American'

MSNBC anchor Andrea Mitchell praised former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Tuesday after she attacked President Trump's efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trump wishes Kim Jong Un well following reports that North Korean leader is ill

"These are reports that came out, and we don't know," Trump said at a White House press briefing when asked what he knew about Kim's condition.

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Perth teen in a coma after car ploughs into his bedroom while he sleeps

A Perth teenager is in a coma fighting for his life in hospital after an out-of-control car crashed into his bedroom while he was sleeping.

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AFLW MVP Garner juggles footy and plumbing

Days after the AFLW season came to a premature end, AFL Players' Association MVP Jasmine Garner was back on the tools full time.

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Only temporary: Donald Trump suspends green cards for 60 days during pandemic

The decision was a relief to American businesses who feared the executive order would also apply to the hundreds of thousands of temporary workers.

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'Extremely lucky': Father rescues daughter and friend from strong rip in the South West

The two girls, aged 11 and 12, were swimming off a Bunbury beach on Sunday at about 10.45am when a rip swept them out to sea about 100 metres north of the Casuarina boat ramp.

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Futures pointing to weak start on ASX

The ASX is set for a weak morning with oil prices still under pressure and declines on Wall Street overnight.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Worldwide cases pass 2.5m mark amid disappointing small-scale tests on hydroxychloroquine drug.

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'What century is Queensland in?' environmentalist asks over EPA

The world's first Environmental Protection Agency EPA was formed in 1970, exactly 50 years ago. Fifty years on Queensland remains the only Australian state without an independent EPA.

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Country consuming 13% more data during lockdown: Reports

According to the department of telecom, which collated reports from service providers, the daily average consumption in this period was 9% higher than 282PB data used on March 21.

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China urges India to review FDI move

The Indian government brought China under the ambit of regulations preventing such takeovers and acquisitions on Friday, with authorities saying any Chinese investments would now require the government’s approval.

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Covid-19: India's relative success and challenges

India has done well in seeking to flatten the curve. But there is a gap. Apply the law equally forcefully to VIPs

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This Anzac Day a lone bugler will play the Last Post to an empty MCG

COVID-19 may have stopped the Essendon-Collingwood Anzac Day blockbuster, but it won't stop the AFL's annual Anzac Day ceremony. 

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Kerosene subsidy bill down to zero in March

Oil prices continue to remain weak in the face of falling demand as the Covid-19 pandemic takes its toll on economies.

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Covid-19 cases doubling in 7.5 days now: Govt

In Delhi, the state with the second highest number of cases, the number of cases were doubling every 8.5 days and in Kerala, new cases had slowed to such an extent that the number will double in 72.2 days, the health ministry said.

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Country consuming 13% more data during lockdown: Reports

According to the department of telecom, which collated reports from service providers, the daily average consumption in this period was 9% higher than 282PB data used on March 21.

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China urges India to review FDI move

The Indian government brought China under the ambit of regulations preventing such takeovers and acquisitions on Friday, with authorities saying any Chinese investments would now require the government’s approval.

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Covid-19: India's relative success and challenges

India has done well in seeking to flatten the curve. But there is a gap. Apply the law equally forcefully to VIPs

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'Stranger Things' star Joe Keery's Twitter got hacked

Joe Keery is the latest celebrity to have their Twitter hacked, reps for the actor confirmed to Fox News on Monday.

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Kate Hudson celebrated her birthday by social distancing with a surprise parade

Kate Hudson celebrated her birthday in a very special way while social distancing.

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Regular exercise can help prevent coronavirus complications from worsening, study finds

A preventative medicine study is claiming, according to reports, the best way to prevent coronavirus complications from worsening is regular exercise.

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Kelly Ripa admits she's using daughter's self-tanner for 'Live' show during quarantine

Kelly Ripa is recording her ABC morning show from home during the coronavirus pandemic but has limited supplies.

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Alicia Silverstone on being body-shamed while filming ‘Batman & Robin’: ‘It was hurtful’

Alicia Silverstone is remembering one of the biggest film roles she ever landed.

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Your virtual guide to this year's National Park Week: Death Valley

Coronavirus has closed access to America's natural treasures temporarily, but people can still enjoy this year's National Parks Week, running from April 18 to 26.

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Trump invites Cuomo to White House for meeting on coronavirus response

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be visiting Washington, D.C. on Tuesday in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, presumably to meet with President Trump in the Oval Office. 

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Al Capone’s grandniece reacts to Tom Hardy’s transformation in new trailer for biopic

Deirdre Marie Capone, the grandniece of “America’s most notorious gangster,” is hopeful about the new biopic chronicling his final years.

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CNN avoids on-air coverage of Biden accuser Tara Reade nearly one month after making assault claim

CNN has continued its bizarre on-air blackout of Tara Reade nearly one month after she came forward accusing former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democrats' presumptive presidential nominee, of a sexual assault in 1993. 

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Jackie Slater, Pro Football Hall of Famer, on how coronavirus has changed his daily routine

Just like everyone else across the United States, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jackie Slater is dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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This Anzac Day a lone bugler will play the Last Post to an empty MCG

COVID-19 may have stopped the Essendon-Collingwood Anzac Day blockbuster, but it won't stop the AFL's annual Anzac Day ceremony. 

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Prawn disease found yet again in Queensland

A highly contagious viral infection that could destroy Queensland's seafood industry has been detected again.

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How Dropbox, and Australian hackers, uncovered Zoom's biggest flaws

Dropbox privately paid top hackers to find bugs in software by the videoconferencing company Zoom, then pressed it to fix them.

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Coronavirus is accelerating eight distributing mega trends

From a US rivalry with China to inequality to the decline of oil states, this pandemic is the Great Accelerator, according to a former UK foreign secretary/

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No vax: Djokovic opposes coronavirus vaccination

Novak Djokovic is against any compulsory vaccinations for tennis players returning to the game after the coronavirus hiatus, and faces a dilemma if forced to do so himself.

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Caltex shares drop after takeover offer withdrawn

The ASX has opened with a small decline, down 0.7 per cent, and all sectors except consumer discretionary in trading lower.

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Footy flashback: Pressure, damp no obstacle for Pies, Bombers

We delved into the archive and came up with Greg Baum’s report from the nail-biting 2012 Anzac Day classic at the MCG.

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Trump wants US investigators to go to China

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In Pandemic, a Remote Russian Region Orders a Lockdown — on Information

Trailing only Moscow in per capita infection, Komi faces a serious health crisis and wants to know who leaked the bad news.

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Market Wrap: all the leasing and sales activity in and around Sydney

Market Wrap

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No vax: Djokovic opposes coronavirus vaccination

Novak Djokovic is against any compulsory vaccinations for tennis players returning to the game after the coronavirus hiatus, and faces a dilemma if forced to do so himself.

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Life, liberty and law in times of a lockdown | Opinion

There has been a trade-off between the right to life and the right to liberty, with unfair consequences for the poor

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Maharashtra records 552 cases, 12 deaths in highest single-day spike

The state now has 4,200 infections, of which 2,724 are in the state capital Mumbai, which recorded 456 new patients on Sunday.

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Covid-19: Infections with no symptoms raise concerns across states

An analysis by HT found that 65% of Maharashtra’s 3,648 cases and 75% of Uttar Pradesh’s 974 cases did not show symptoms at the time of testing.

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Virus and the village: A Covid chronicle

From poverty to poor health care, from mass reverse migration to fake news, rural areas are facing multiple crises at once as the infection spreads across the country.

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Life, liberty and law in times of a lockdown | Opinion

There has been a trade-off between the right to life and the right to liberty, with unfair consequences for the poor

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Maharashtra records 552 cases, 12 deaths in highest single-day spike

The state now has 4,200 infections, of which 2,724 are in the state capital Mumbai, which recorded 456 new patients on Sunday.

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Covid-19: Infections with no symptoms raise concerns across states

An analysis by HT found that 65% of Maharashtra’s 3,648 cases and 75% of Uttar Pradesh’s 974 cases did not show symptoms at the time of testing.

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Virus and the village: A Covid chronicle

From poverty to poor health care, from mass reverse migration to fake news, rural areas are facing multiple crises at once as the infection spreads across the country.

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Jacksonville Jaguars hold trade talks about Leonard Fournette before NFL Draft, report says

The Jacksonville Jaguars are attempting to trade away another top player.

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Afghan girls help coronavirus response by designing ventilators from unusual parts

The five teenage members of Afghanistan’s prize-winning girls’ robotics team are on a lifesaving mission: making ventilators from used car parts to help their war-stricken country battle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trump announces coronavirus testing milestone, says PPP stimulus deal imminent

President Trump announced that the United States had passed a major coronavirus testing milestone on Sunday, telling reporters that 4.18 million Americans have now been screened -- more than France, the U.K., South Korea, Japan, Singapore, India, Austria, Australia, Sweden, and Canada combined.

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Coronavirus live updates: Singapore cases top 6,000 as global infections exceed 2.39 million

Most of Singapore's new cases are linked to infection clusters in dormitories that house foreign workers from other Asian countries.

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Market Wrap: all the leasing and sales activity in and around Sydney

Market Wrap

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No vax: Djokovic opposes coronavirus vaccination

Novak Djokovic is against any compulsory vaccinations for tennis players returning to the game after the coronavirus hiatus, and faces a dilemma if forced to do so himself.

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Caltex shares drop after takeover offer withdrawn

The ASX has opened with a small decline, down 0.7 per cent, and all sectors except consumer discretionary in trading lower.

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Footy flashback: Pressure, damp no obstacle for Pies, Bombers

We delved into the archive and came up with Greg Baum’s report from the nail-biting 2012 Anzac Day classic at the MCG.

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Serena's coach and Aussie dad launch indie tennis league

The father of Australian no.6 Alexei Popyrin has helped create a fan-free tennis series to play during the coronavirus shutdown.

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A solo to strip paint and possibly kill a virus

Guitarist Hilary Geddes' only fault would seem to be excessive selflessness.

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What effect does weather have on COVID-19? Your questions answered

We're answering your questions about COVID-19 as they hit our inboxes, with regular updates featuring up top.

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What is a coronavirus and how worried should we be?

A new virus has shut down large parts of daily life as it continues its march across the world. What do we know about the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Serena's coach and Aussie dad launch indie tennis league

The father of Australian no.6 Alexei Popyrin has helped create a fan-free tennis series to play during the coronavirus shutdown.

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Early measures reason for fewer cases in India: WHO regional director

India has had fewer cases than it might have because of early and aggressive action to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, World Health Organization (WHO) South East Asia Region.

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Covid-19: What to read during, after a pandemic

Given how popular the movie Contagion has become over the past few months, and the huge renewal of interest in the genre after the emergence of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), this Sunday column is dedicated to the huge volume of end-of-the-world fiction that’s out there.

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Delhi govt wants curbs to remain after April 20

The Delhi government does not want to ease restrictions in Delhi on April 20 on the grounds that the city-state is a “high-risk zone” with over 1,700 cases.

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Coronavirus update: Disease may affect brain, nervous system, say experts

While the focus has so far been on the effect of the disease on the respiratory system, as doctors treat more patients, they are beginning to notice and document new patterns.

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Kerala to convert at least 2,000 houseboats into isolation wards

State public works department minister G Sudhakaran said work is on to make at least 2,000 wards in houseboats.

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47 districts in 23 states, UTs have zero Covid cases: Govt

These districts are spread across 23 states and union territories. Another 22 districts, across 12 states, have not reported new cases in the past 14 days, the ministry added.

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Man kills 48-yr-old physically challenged son after he refuses to wear face mask

After killing his son, the man then went to the local police station and surrendered. Police have arrested the accused and initiated a murder case against him.

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Hollywood actor Patton Oswalt mocks protesters seeking to reopen economy: 'Open Fuddruckers!'

Actor Patton Oswalt -- who is reportedly worth millions -- attacked protesters on Saturday, arguing that they were needlessly whining about state restrictions impacting the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Newt Gingrich: Like Marie Antoinette, Princess Pelosi enjoys luxuries but ignores needs of desperate people

The case is being made for a deep repudiation of an elite Democratic Party that now has total contempt for Americans.

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Bret Baier says officials '100 percent convinced that China covered up quickly' after coronavirus outbreak

"Special Report" anchor Bret Baier appeared on "Watters' World" Saturday where he gave an update to his reporting on sources saying there's increasing confidence that the coronavirus pandemic began in a Wuhan, China, laboratory as part of the Communist country's efforts to compete with the United States.

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Covid-19: What to read during, after a pandemic

Given how popular the movie Contagion has become over the past few months, and the huge renewal of interest in the genre after the emergence of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), this Sunday column is dedicated to the huge volume of end-of-the-world fiction that’s out there.

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Delhi govt wants curbs to remain after April 20

The Delhi government does not want to ease restrictions in Delhi on April 20 on the grounds that the city-state is a “high-risk zone” with over 1,700 cases.

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Curbs will disrupt the supply chain, change nature of jobs: Niti Aayog CEO

In the wake of the nationwide lockdown enforced to prevent the spread of Covid-19, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday said that India’s supply chain will get “massively disrupted” and that the nature of work too will change

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Coronavirus update: Disease may affect brain, nervous system, say experts

While the focus has so far been on the effect of the disease on the respiratory system, as doctors treat more patients, they are beginning to notice and document new patterns.

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Kerala to convert at least 2,000 houseboats into isolation wards

State public works department minister G Sudhakaran said work is on to make at least 2,000 wards in houseboats.

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47 districts in 23 states, UTs have zero Covid cases: Govt

These districts are spread across 23 states and union territories. Another 22 districts, across 12 states, have not reported new cases in the past 14 days, the ministry added.

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Man kills 48-yr-old physically challenged son after he refuses to wear face mask

After killing his son, the man then went to the local police station and surrendered. Police have arrested the accused and initiated a murder case against him.

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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.

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Queensland Cup star dies in training accident

Queensland Cup grand final captain Mitch Cronin was reportedly found in his Brisbane backyard pool on Friday.

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Severe storms possible for SEQ before cold snap and morning frost

The mercury is expected to drop to as low as 5 degrees in southern Queensland this weekend, with possible hail also forecast.

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How conspiracy theories about COVID-19 went viral

Why do epidemics breed conspiracy theories? And what do scientists say?

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France contradicts US on coronavirus link to Wuhan research lab

The broad scientific consensus holds that SARS-CoV-2, the official name of the coronavirus, originated in bats.

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Queensland government offers $200m Virgin bailout – with strings attached

The offer comes with several conditions, including that the airline's headquarters remain in Brisbane.

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Queensland Cup star dies in training accident

Queensland Cup grand final captain Mitch Cronin was reportedly found in his Brisbane backyard pool on Friday.

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Severe storms possible for SEQ before cold snap and morning frost

The mercury is expected to drop to as low as 5 degrees in southern Queensland this weekend, with possible hail also forecast.

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How conspiracy theories about COVID-19 went viral

Why do epidemics breed conspiracy theories? And what do scientists say?

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France contradicts US on coronavirus link to Wuhan research lab

The broad scientific consensus holds that SARS-CoV-2, the official name of the coronavirus, originated in bats.

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Queensland government offers $200m Virgin bailout – with strings attached

The offer comes with several conditions, including that the airline's headquarters remain in Brisbane.

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Queensland Cup star dies in training accident

Queensland Cup grand final captain Mitch Cronin was reportedly found in his Brisbane backyard pool on Friday.

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Severe storms possible for SEQ before cold snap and morning frost

The mercury is expected to drop to as low as 5 degrees in southern Queensland this weekend, with possible hail also forecast.

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Our Next Step to Protect You, Our Customers and Our Members

April 17, 2020 Our Next Step to Protect You, Our Customers and Our Members To: All U.S.-based associates From: John Furner, President and Chief Executive Officer – Walmart U.S. and Kath McLay, President and Chief Executive Officer – Sam’s Club Throughout this pandemic, your health and well-being has been our top priority. It was just over a month ago that we announced our COVID-19 emergency leave policy, and since then, we have taken more steps to protect you, our customers and our members with the guidance of our state and local public health officials, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as our company’s own Chief Medical Officer. Today, we are sharing another step: We will begin requiring that associates wear masks or other face coverings at work. This includes our stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers, as well as in our corporate offices. We’ll also be encouraging customers and members to wear face coverings when they shop with us.We have evolved our policy on face coverings from optional to mandatory as public health guidance has shifted. The CDC now recommends wearing face coverings in public settings, including grocery stores, to help curb the spread of the virus. Although most state and local governments do not mandate the use of face coverings in public settings, the CDC has reported that recent studies show a significant portion of individuals with the virus lack symptoms and can transmit the virus. With this knowledge, we believe it is simply in everyone’s best interest to use masks or face coverings to curb the spread of this disease. Starting Monday, you'll be required to wear a face covering at work. You can provide your own as long as it meets certain guidelines, or we will provide you with one as you pass your associate health screen and temperature check. We’re also aware there may need to be exceptions to this policy based on local laws and individual health needs.We hope this step will promote safety and consistency across all of our facilities and be of comfort to our customers and members. However, it’s important to remember that face coverings are simply an additional health precaution. They do not guarantee against the spread of this virus, and they do not replace the most important steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe: 6-20-100. Whether at work or elsewhere, practice six feet of social distancing whenever possible. Regularly wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds. And if you have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher, stay home. We’re also announcing today that we are extending our emergency leave policy through the end of May to ensure you have the support you need when you have to miss work. Thank you for your commitment to helping ensure Walmart and Sam’s Club are safe places to work and shop. Together, we are providing a critical service for communities across the country. During this extraordinary time, our customers and members need us more than ever. Thank you for being there for them and each other.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP leadership discuss MP cabinet formation

The move comes 25 days after he was sworn in as CM and five days after he said the cabinet wasn’t being formed because senior leaders were busy dealing with Covid-19.

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BIS retracts new guidelines for coveralls in PPE kits

The new specifications said that in addition to being fluid-resistant, the coveralls or body suits also had to be viral resistant.

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250 buses to bring back UP students from Kota

The Uttar Pradesh government dispatched 250 buses to Kota on Friday to bring back over 7,000 students from the state who are enrolled in the Rajasthan city’s many coaching centres and have been stranded because of the lockdown for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

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As cases rise to 430 over three days, Madhya Pradesh's Indore sees fresh spike

With the spike in the number of positive cases in Indore, Madhya Pradesh looks set to overtake Tamil Nadu to No.3 on the list of the worst affected states.

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PMO holds meeting on easing lockdown after April 20

The idea behind the relaxation of restrictions is to allow economic activities to restart and also provide employment, especially to daily wage earners.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

It is unlikely that the revision, up by 1,290 to a total of 3,869 deaths in Wuhan, will stop questions about the accuracy of China’s numbers. In fact, it will likely raise even more questions.

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Sen. John Kennedy: Lawmakers must avoid 'spending porn' in future coronavirus bill

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said Friday that he hopes to see Congress come together to replenish the small business loan program established through the last coronavirus aid package, which has since been exhausted.

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David Bossie: Trump coronavirus plan carefully balances America’s public health and economic needs

President Trump is carefully balancing the need to protect the health of the American people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic with the need to put Americans back to work so they are drawing paychecks and so our economy begins booming once again.

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Trump Fans Protest Against Governors Who Have Imposed Virus Restrictions

The president’s stark departure from his message on Thursday night, when he announced guidelines for governors to reopen their states and said they would “call your own shots,” suggested he was ceding any semblance of national leadership on the pandemic.

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Texas tries to be the first US state to reopen

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Best of cartoons, April 17, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury released from Colombian prison

The Adelaide woman has been released from prison in Bogota, Colombia as the nation responds to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Covid crisis temporary brake, it will improve: Prakash Javadekar

The coronavirus crisis will be just a temporary “brake”, information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar, said, explaining that the government is trying to save lives even as it keeps an eye on the economy.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for April 17, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for April 17.

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Your voice may be able to tell if you have Covid

Currently, most of these efforts are at a stage in which the researchers are gathering data – speech and coughing recordings paired with information whether someone has an infection.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

This column has pointed out, more than once, that the trajectory of Covid-19 infections in India is very different from that in any other country.

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Donald Trump upbeat despite 2,494 deaths in US in a day

The deadly virus also continued to wreak havoc on the economy with 5.2 million Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week, according to new data released on Thursday.

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In containment zones, WhatsApp groups are the new lifelines

On Thursday, a police head constable, seated close to one of the barricades, could be seen diligently going through his WhatsApp messages and scribbling on his notepad.

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PM Modi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman meet with stimulus in pipeline

People familiar with the matter said that the stimulus would be announced shortly, but none of the officials HT spoke to could give an exact date.

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Keir Starmer: I hated selling myself to party members

The new Labour leader tells the BBC he is "much more comfortable" taking leadership decisions.

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Pastor Greg Laurie's life turned upside down during coronavirus

Christian pastor and author Greg Laurie isn't letting something like the novel coronavirus get in his way of keeping the faith. 

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Ex-NBA player Jason Collins on having coronavirus: 'Felt like I got punched by Mike Tyson'

Former NBA player Jason Collins equated the pain associated with battling coronavirus to that of being punched in the heart by “Mike Tyson in his prime.”

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What if Hall of Famer Mike Haynes was drafted by Seahawks? 'I don't know how my career would have turned out'

Before Mike Haynes was taken by the New England Patriots with the fifth overall pick in the 1976 NFL Draft, Haynes recalled being in contact with the Seattle Seahawks prior to the draft.

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Trump Says States Can Start Reopening While Acknowledging the Decision Is Theirs

The guidelines released by the president effectively mean that any restoration of American society will take place on a patchwork basis.

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Tracking Trump’s Promises on Responding to the Virus

The president has promised enhanced testing and monitoring capabilities, thousands of ventilators and millions of masks. Here’s a status report.

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Will There Be More Coronavirus Stimulus Checks?

Members of Congress are already talking about the next relief package. What should be in it?

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for April 17, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs for April 17.

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Your voice may be able to tell if you have Covid

Currently, most of these efforts are at a stage in which the researchers are gathering data – speech and coughing recordings paired with information whether someone has an infection.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

This column has pointed out, more than once, that the trajectory of Covid-19 infections in India is very different from that in any other country.

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Covid crisis temporary brake, it will improve: Prakash Javadekar

The coronavirus crisis will be just a temporary “brake”, information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar, said, explaining that the government is trying to save lives even as it keeps an eye on the economy.

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In containment zones, WhatsApp groups are the new lifelines

On Thursday, a police head constable, seated close to one of the barricades, could be seen diligently going through his WhatsApp messages and scribbling on his notepad.

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PM Modi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman meet with stimulus in pipeline

People familiar with the matter said that the stimulus would be announced shortly, but none of the officials HT spoke to could give an exact date.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

97% of students stay home as Chief Health Officer says stage-4 might not be needed.

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Saints to consider re-drafting McCartin

St Kilda will consider recalling former No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin, but only if he's "100 per cent right" after recovering from his head injuries.

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Lucky for some: late purchases boost Inglis' Easter bounty

The strong trade from a one-of-a-kind Easter Yearling Sale continued into this week with an additional 13 yearlings selling for $2.5 million.

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Mascot Towers owners to consider selling after costs skyrocket by $10 million

Remediation works were initially forecast to be between $12 million and $20 million, but have now skyrocketed by an additional $10 million.

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US protest for people 'sick and tired' of coronavirus lockdown

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she was "really disappointed" to see protesters close together without masks.

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'Whatever it takes': Money is losing its meaning during the pandemic

Saving the global economy from the coronavirus pandemic is going to cost a lot - but the numbers are so large they could be wrecking the value of money.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

97% of students stay home as Chief Health Officer says stage-4 might not be needed.

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Saints to consider re-drafting McCartin

St Kilda will consider recalling former No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin, but only if he's "100 per cent right" after recovering from his head injuries.

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Lucky for some: late purchases boost Inglis' Easter bounty

The strong trade from a one-of-a-kind Easter Yearling Sale continued into this week with an additional 13 yearlings selling for $2.5 million.

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Mascot Towers owners to consider selling after costs skyrocket by $10 million

Remediation works were initially forecast to be between $12 million and $20 million, but have now skyrocketed by an additional $10 million.

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Trump’s Flounder Period

What this country needs is another group with a very long name.

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Coronavirus: Should I wear a mask to stop the virus?

The BBC's Laura Foster looks at the science about when and where we should wear face masks.

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Coronavirus: False claims by politicians debunked

Reality Check exposes some false coronavirus claims made by leading politicians.

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Coronavirus: Rwandan radio stars spread hygiene message

Young people from Rwanda are producing radio plays to educate people about the importance of hand-washing.

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Whole country fighting under leadership of PM Narendra Modi: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath tells Hindustan Times in an interview about steps taken to control the Covid-19 spread, lockdown measures, and the concerns of migrants.

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Opening Covid-free areas may have limited economic impact

As the government prepares for the second phase of the lockdown, it has announced that states will lift restrictions on individual districts and cities based on their protection from, and exposure to Covid-19.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

As cities, states, and countries around the world grapple with the disease, it is becoming clear that there is often an unmeasured but significant cost in terms of lives (leave alone livelihoods).

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Lockdowns work better for rich nations: Study

The study comes at a time when the Indian government has extended the national lockdown till May 3 but partially relaxed curbs in some areas amid reports of high economic distress in agricultural and small sectors, and in rural areas.

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With lockdown extended, anxiety grips stranded migrant workers

Workers in several states, such as Punjab, Telangana, Haryana and Odisha, said they would start walking back home shortly as the ration they have received is about to be exhausted and they do not have any money left.

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Conditional relaxations from April 20 hinge on micro data in Delhi

The 21-day national lockdown to contain the spread of the pathogen, imposed on March 25 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was on Tuesday extended till May 3.

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Slow testing pipeline as big a worry as kit delay

The 26,351 samples processed on Wednesday, according to data released by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), represents a fivefold increase over the roughly 5,000 a day number at the beginning of the month.

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Trump's disastrous response to Covid-19 demands investigation

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the United States would halt payments to the World Health Organization (WHO). He charged the organization with "severely mismanaging and covering up" the Covid-19 pandemic and claiming that "so much death has been caused by their mistakes."

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My coronavirus recovery mistake was watching 'Tiger King'

My Covid-19 survival story is probably similar to those of a lot of other people who didn't experience the worst of the disease. It was early April when my test -- which I only took after my daughter Kate, a second-year medical school student, diagnosed me in March -- came back positive. At the time, I had body aches and fatigue, the latter of which was particularly acute in the evening and at night.

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Peter Flannery claims victory in Moreton Bay mayoral race

The long-serving councillor said he had called close challenger Chris Thompson to congratulate him on a 'tightly run' campaign.

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Major US airlines set to receive $US25b in government aid to pay workers

The nation's six biggest airlines - Delta, American, United, Southwest, Alaska and JetBlue - along with four smaller carriers have reached agreements in principle, allowing them to pay workers and keep them employed through September.

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The Short Squeeze: Truth in Numbers

This week Lucy Battersby and IG Market Analyst Kyle Rodda talk about the economic data coming imminently that will deliver an initial measure of the damage of the COVID-19 lockdown.

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'More in our favour': Delayed Olympics to benefit weary Matildas

The Matildas had one of the busiest, travel-heavy schedules in international women's soccer over the past two years.

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$50 million relief package for struggling regional media organisations

Television networks will have their broadcast obligations suspended and struggling media companies will share in $50 million from the Morrison government.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

US President attacks World Health Organisation for promoting coronavirus "disinformation".

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'Stop looking for loopholes': What are the new COVID-19 social rules?

Can we have people over? Can we go away at Easter? Can we babysit? Your questions answered – with regular updates.

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JC Penney said to be exploring bankruptcy as hopes for recovery fade

The 118-year-old company was already in financial trouble, and its turnaround plan has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Apple publishes Maps data to show how lockdowns affect movement

Aggregated data shows whether Apple Maps driving, walking and transit requests have fallen in various cities around the globe.

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Queensland's new TV education begins on Seven this month

School lessons in Queensland will be beamed into Queensland homes by Channel Seven on April 29.

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Burger King ads for 'plant-based' Whopper banned

Ads suggested the burger, which is cooked alongside meat, is suitable for vegans, the watchdog says.

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Coronavirus: South Korea holds elections in masks and clinics

With coronavirus seemingly under control, South Korea is holding an election unlike any other.

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The Papers: 'Grim' economic forecast shows 'dark days ahead'

A watchdog's bleak warning of the potential effect of coronavirus dominates Wednesday's papers.

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Coronavirus: Isolation portraits over the internet

Photographer Fran Monks's portraits of those in isolation due to the coronavirus.

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Italy’s coronavirus lockdown puts restaurants out of business

As the lockdown in Italy enters its sixth week, some restaurants and bars are already going out of business.

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Life on Estonia's 'corona island'

The island of Saaremaa is under strict quarantine with officials estimating that half the population have contracted Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: What do all the terms mean?

Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak

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Notre Dame fire: Fragile old lady of Paris waits for rescue

A year after fire devastated Notre Dame, construction has stopped and the cathedral is quiet.

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'Belsen showed me how low mankind can sink'

What Ian Forsyth saw at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in WW2 has haunted him for the past 75 years.

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Cyclone Harold and coronavirus: Pacific Islands face battle on two fronts

Aid agencies warn social distancing is impossible in the wake of natural disaster like Cyclone Harold.

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Coronavirus: Are the bodies of victims undermining Iran's official figures?

Could the number of coronavirus victims be worse than Iran makes out?

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

The extension of the lockdown, announced on Tuesday by the Prime Minister, means that by May 3, India would have been in quarantine for 40 days.

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Could Ebola trial drug be answer to Covid-19?

India is participating in the trial. Gilead has also started two Phase 3 clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of the drug .

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'A wonderful husband': Lafai's wife praises NRL star for seeking help

Lafai has checked himself into hospital after an incident that resulted in him being served with an apprehended domestic violence order.

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'Perfect storm': SoftBank flags $20b loss as startup bets backfire

SoftBank has just given an indication of just how badly Masayoshi Son's bets on technology startups have been battered in recent months.

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Afterpay tightens lending despite minimal virus impact

Buy now, pay later giant Afterpay has tightened its lending requirements and skewed its offering towards "low-risk" shoppers to hedge against COVID-19.

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Virgin Australia enters trading halt for aid, restructuring talks amid coronavirus crisis

Virgin Australia has gone into a trading halt, following reports the airline is in the advanced stages of restructuring its $5 billion in debt.

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Australian golfer Leishman donating masks and meals

Patients with coronavirus can die from the same complications Marc Leishman's wife suffered five years ago, so the pandemic has struck a nerve for the golfer and his family.

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'A wonderful husband': Lafai's wife praises NRL star for seeking help

Lafai has checked himself into hospital after an incident that resulted in him being served with an apprehended domestic violence order.

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'Perfect storm': SoftBank flags $20b loss as startup bets backfire

SoftBank has just given an indication of just how badly Masayoshi Son's bets on technology startups have been battered in recent months.

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Afterpay tightens lending despite minimal virus impact

Buy now, pay later giant Afterpay has tightened its lending requirements and skewed its offering towards "low-risk" shoppers to hedge against COVID-19.

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The Global Coronavirus Crisis Is Poised to Get Much, Much Worse

What happens when the pandemic strikes nations of millions of people that have only a half-dozen ventilators?

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What to Do With Tara Reade’s Allegation Against Joe Biden?

A sexual assault accusation against the presumptive Democratic nominee is being used to troll the #MeToo movement.

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Republicans Don’t Want to Save Jobs

Billions for oil, nothing for nurses and teachers.

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Coronavirus: 'Without these deliveries my children would starve'

About 1.5m homes in England are at least a half hour round trip from a food store, figures show

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Coronavirus: Six ways the lockdown has changed the UK

After three weeks of the restrictions, many aspects of everyday life have been transformed.

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New coronavirus helpline set up for vulnerable Scots

A new phone line is set up to provide help and advice for Scots who lack a support network at home.

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Coronavirus: The school 'hubs' open daily over the Easter holidays

Some schools are providing childcare to help key workers over what should be the Easter break.

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Police target online sexual predators with new campaign

Officers fear lockdown has brought a "heightened risk" of child sexual exploitation over the internet.

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Coronavirus: Health workers around the world on fears and fighting virus

Medics from countries around the world on their fears and the challenges of fighting Covid-19.

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Pets in Middle East abandoned over coronavirus fears

Pets in the Middle East are being left abandoned as their owners fear they could spread coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: How to cope with living alone in self-isolation

For those living alone, quarantine means being more cut off than ever. There are simple ways to manage.

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Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day'

Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp.

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Greek artists fight race violence with a digital map

Artists and activists in Greece are bringing racist violence out of the shadows - by illustrating it.

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The audacious plan that could save a species

With only two northern white rhinos left in the world - both female - extinction seems a certainty.

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India coronavirus: World's largest postal service turns lifesaver

India Post steps in to transport vital medical supplies during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Winchester medical student graduates early

Junior doctor Molly Dineen has graduated early to help NHS workers in the fight against coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: What's the latest with Brexit and other big stories?

From Brexit to Syria, what else is happening as the global pandemic dominates the agenda?

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Coronavirus: What Boris Johnson's Greek hero teaches us about epidemics

As Boris Johnson recovers from Covid-19, he will be reflecting on the plague that hit Athens in 430 BC, writes Armand D'Angour.

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Coronavirus: The grandad who became a TikTok star without realising it

Joe Allington was persuaded to dance on TikTok for the first time in January. Now he's got 1.5 million followers.

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Coronavirus hacks: How to build better relationships remotely

Tips to make more meaningful connections by phone or Zoom while you're stuck in self-isolation.

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The Brother Killer

Many factors make blacks, especially black men, particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Is No Reason to Psychologically Distance Ourselves

The only way to fight this pandemic is through identification with its victims, not deliberate estrangement from them.

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Hey Kids: Get Out There and Vote!

Disappointed young progressives and Bernie Sanders supporters should consider the alternative.

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Some Countries Face an Awful Question: Death by Coronavirus or by Hunger?

The pandemic makes it nearly impossible in some places to social distance and to get food at the same time.

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WA coronavirus LIVE: 'War not won' but positive signs for WA recovery

A record low number of positive cases over a single day for the state has not stopped WA Premier Mark McGowan's mission to keep West Australians safe as he vowed to keep the 'fortress' intact.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

But experts say the low figure could be due to reduced levels of testing over Easter.

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'Choked up' Woods relives Masters win

The Masters over, Tiger Woods slipped on the green jacket again on the second Sunday in April. He just wasn't at Augusta National this year.

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Almost 500 fined over Easter weekend, but message 'getting through'

Queensland police say 496 infringement notices have been handed out over the long weekend under health orders, after repeated calls for residents to stay home.

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China stifles coronavirus research in apparent bid to control narrative, analysts say

Two websites for leading universities in China seem to have published and then deleted academic research about the origins of the coronavirus, according to a report.

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India police tell foreign visitors who violated coronavirus lockdown orders to write apology notes, report says

Police in India forced 10 foreign visitors Saturday to write “I didn’t follow lockdown. I am sorry” 500 times on a piece of paper for violating the country’s coronavirus lockdown measures, according to a report.

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India's GDP growth may range between 1.5 and 4%: World Bank

Coronavirus crisis: World Bank said the severe disruption to economic activity by the covid-19 outbreak comes after already disappointing growth rates in previous years.

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Coronavirus crisis: Discharge mechanism in focus after false Covid-19 negatives

Covid-19 update: The research comes at a time when South Korean authorities reported 91 patients who were previously cleared of the coronavirus had tested positive again, with experts saying the scare of reinfection was yet unproven.

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Covid-19 lockdown: Working capital pain adds to firms' stress

Covid-19 lockdown: Industry watchers said while the current lockdown has impacted everyone, it has hurt the labour- and raw material-intensive manufacturing sector the most, prompting many to stop payments. That is creating a domino effect on other industries.

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Coronavirus in India: Ministries pitch plan to balance lives, livelihood

Coronavirus crisis in India: According to the officials dealing with various elements of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the lockdown after Wednesday will be more calibrated than in the first phase.

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Covid-19: Virus airborne up to 4 metres, health staff at high risk

Coronavirus: Infection rates are high among health care workers despite the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks and coveralls.

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Covid-19: What you need to know today

Till March 23, there were 499 Covid-19 cases in India. The number rose to 2,543 till April 2. On April 12, the count stood at 9,191. The death toll rose from 10 to 72 to 326 in this period.

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