Today Latest News: March 2020

Tuesday 31 March 2020

FOX NEWS: Indiana restaurant owner cuts hair like Joe Exotic to raise money for workers after coronavirus shutdown

Indiana restaurant owner cuts hair like Joe Exotic to raise money for workers after coronavirus shutdown

Desperate times call for desperate hair styles.

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FOX NEWS: Burger King, Popeyes to use thermometers on workers, pay bonus for April amid coronavirus outbreak

Burger King, Popeyes to use thermometers on workers, pay bonus for April amid coronavirus outbreak

The owner of several popular fast-food chains recently addressed the coronavirus outbreak.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/food-drink/burger-king-popeyes-to-use-thermometers-on-workers-pay-bonus-for-april-amidst-coronavirus-outbreak

Coronavirus: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?

However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52111606

Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks

More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52111522

Coronavirus' 'minimum wage heroes'

Hear from the people on low wages who are taking a risk to keep the country running.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52111389

Coronavirus: How a professional deep clean is carried out

Specialist cleaning services are being inundated with requests to disinfect buildings during the coronavirus pandemic.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52104799

Coronavirus: Playing classical music for South Korea hospital patients

Musicians in South Korea have played a classical music concert for coronavirus patients.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52095553

How birth is changing in the age of coronavirus

Coronavirus is throwing many birth plans up in the air and leading some health trusts to increase home births.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-52098036

Coronavirus: How it’s affecting young people’s mental health

The coronavirus crisis is having a huge impact on young people with existing mental health conditions.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-52110460

Jay Blades: From repairing lives to hosting TV hit The Repair Shop

Jay Blades, host of BBC One's surprise hit The Repair Shop, never aimed for a career on screen.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52063635

Big splash: The world's largest designer of water parks

Geoff Chutter is the founder of Whitewater West, the world's largest water park design firm.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51507732

How Dua Lipa and The Weeknd are bringing the 80s back… again

The 1980s are once again influencing some of the world’s biggest artists like Dua Lipa and The Weeknd.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52109397

‘Never Thought I Would Need It’: Americans Put Pride Aside to Seek Aid

By BY CARA BUCKLEY from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/us/virus-food-banks-unemployment.html?partner=IFTTT

Human Rights Group Says Two U.S. Strikes Killed Somali Civilians

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/world/africa/somalia-civilian-casualties.html?partner=IFTTT

Hellmut Stern, 91, Dies; Violinist Returned to Germany After Fleeing

By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/arts/music/hellmut-stern-dead.html?partner=IFTTT

Coronavirus Spreads in Veterans’ Home, Leaving ‘Shuddering Loss for Us All’

By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/us/coronavirus-holyoke-veterans-home.html?partner=IFTTT

Before You Adopt: Planning a Lifelong Commitment to Your Pet’s Health

By BY SASSAFRAS LOWREY from NYT Smarter Living https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/smarter-living/before-you-adopt-planning-a-lifelong-commitment-to-your-pets-health.html?partner=IFTTT

How to Touch Up Your Roots at Home

By BY CRYSTAL MARTIN from NYT Style https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/style/how-to-touch-up-your-roots-at-home.html?partner=IFTTT

Coronavirus May Kill 100,000 to 240,000 in U.S. Despite Actions, Officials Say

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND JAMES GLANZ from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/us/politics/coronavirus-death-toll-united-states.html?partner=IFTTT

¿Quién iba a decir que ir al supermercado sería tan estresante?

By BY TARA PARKER-POPE from NYT en Español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2020/03/31/espanol/estilos-de-vida/coronavirus-supermercado-compras-infeccion.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: President Trump says war against coronavirus is a matter of life and death

President Trump says war against coronavirus is a matter of life and death

President Trump leads White House coronavirus task force briefing, warns nation will face tough two weeks.

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FOX NEWS: USNS Comfort will provide 1,000 beds, 1,200 medical staff to alleviate stress on NYC hospitals

USNS Comfort will provide 1,000 beds, 1,200 medical staff to alleviate stress on NYC hospitals

Director of nursing services Captain Charles Cather on how the Navy ship will help NYC hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6146131312001

FOX NEWS: New York man hid coronavirus symptoms to visit wife in maternity ward: hospital

New York man hid coronavirus symptoms to visit wife in maternity ward: hospital

A New York man with coronavirus symptoms hid them so he could get into the maternity ward as his wife gave birth last week, Fox News has confirmed.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/health/new-york-man-hid-coronavirus-symptoms-visit-pregnant-wife

Monday 30 March 2020

A Knife to Add Flash to Your Kitchen

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/dining/victorinox-damast-knife.html?partner=IFTTT

A Haggadah for Seders Near and Far

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/dining/haggadah-passover.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry 'personally' covering security costs, report says

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry 'personally' covering security costs, report says

Following Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's announcement that they'd "step back" as senior members of the royal family, questions have swirled as to who would front the cost of their security.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-prince-harry-security-costs-personally-covering

FOX NEWS: Aaron Carter’s girlfriend Melanie Martin arrested for alleged domestic violence

Aaron Carter’s girlfriend Melanie Martin arrested for alleged domestic violence

Aaron Carter’s girlfriend, Melanie Martin, was arrested on Sunday night in Los Angeles after police investigated an alleged altercation between the pair at Carter’s home, Fox News has confirmed.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/entertainment/aaron-carter-girlfriend-melanie-martin-arrested-alleged-domestic-violence

FOX NEWS: Christie Brinkley says daughter Alexa Ray Joel's wedding planning has been put ‘on hold’

Christie Brinkley says daughter Alexa Ray Joel's wedding planning has been put ‘on hold’

Christy Brinkley is dealing with the fallout of coronavirus, more specifically the fact she can’t see her daughters Sailor Brinkley Cook and Alexa Ray Joel.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/entertainment/alexa-ray-joel-wedding-planning-coronavirus-pandemic-christie-brinkley

FOX NEWS: Sam Smith changes 'To Die For' album title and release date amid coronavirus outbreak

Sam Smith changes 'To Die For' album title and release date amid coronavirus outbreak

Sam Smith is making some changes in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/entertainment/sam-smith-changes-album-to-die-for-title-release-date-coronavirus

FOX NEWS: Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for March 30

Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for March 30

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment.

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Virus Prompts Workplace Protests Over Health Concerns

By BY NOAM SCHEIBER AND KATE CONGER from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/business/economy/coronavirus-instacart-amazon.html?partner=IFTTT

Trump to Governors: I’d Like You to Do Us a Favor, Though

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/opinion/trump-federal-aid-coronavirus.html?partner=IFTTT

Alison Roman’s Seder Table

By BY ALISON ROMAN from NYT Food https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/dining/alison-roman-passover.html?partner=IFTTT

Trump’s Virus Defense Is Often an Attack, and the Target Is Often a Woman

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/us/politics/trump-women-coronavirus.html?partner=IFTTT

Listen to the Call: Bullock and Trump Discuss Testing

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000007062835/coronavirus-test-kits.html?partner=IFTTT

Keep It Simple, Albany. This Is No Time for Budget Games.

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/opinion/new-york-budget-covid.html?partner=IFTTT

Congress Just Spent $2 Trillion on Coronavirus Relief. It’s Eying More.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/30/us/politics/coronavirus-stimulus-relief-congress.html?partner=IFTTT

EXCLUSIVE: New Survey Reveals Church Giving is Down, but Faith is Growing

Churches continuing to hold in-person worship services came under fire from elected officials and other critics Sunday who fear the gatherings put parishioners at risk for catching the coronavirus. Now new research, obtained exclusively by CBN News, shows how churches across the nation are managing their ministries, including plans to celebrate Easter, during the pandemic.

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FOX NEWS: Army researchers at Fort Detrick who helped discover Ebola treatment seek coronavirus vaccine

Army researchers at Fort Detrick who helped discover Ebola treatment seek coronavirus vaccine

Army researchers at Fort Detrick, Md., are fast at work growing batches of COVID-19 to help test treatment options and eventually find a coronavirus vaccine.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/health/army-ebola-treatment-coronavirus-vaccine-sought

FOX NEWS: NYPD commissioner on impact of COVID-19 on law enforcement: It's all hands on deck

NYPD commissioner on impact of COVID-19 on law enforcement: It's all hands on deck

I am 100 percent confident that the men and women of the New York City Police Department will rise to the challenge and keep New Yorkers safe, says NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145884814001

Coronavirus: Free school meals children to get food vouchers

Ministers say the vouchers could be available to families in England as early as Tuesday afternoon.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52098076

Blood test 'can check for more than 50 types of cancer'

The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52090359

Delay Brexit deadline amid coronavirus, say MEPS

The UK is due to stop following EU rules by the end of 2020 but a group of MEPs say the date should be pushed back.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52101096

Coronavirus: Protecting yourself in a migrant camp

The often unsanitary conditions in refugee and migrant camps, like this one on Lesbos, pose a challenge for residents trying to avoid coronavirus.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52095552

Coronavirus: Has the virus brought borders back to Europe?

The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52095551

How (not) to cut your hair at home

Stuck at home, some people have enlisted their children to help cut their hair.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52095554

Sunday 29 March 2020

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people stealing hospital supplies?

Dr John Wright explains how Bradford Royal Infirmary is preparing for a "tsunami" of Covid-19 cases.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52078012

Coronavirus and sex: What you need to know

All your questions about sex in the time of coronavirus, answered.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52063221

A place that makes you ask the questions that really matter

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt found a visit to Antarctica made him emotional, and ultimately hopeful.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-52066238

Coronavirus: The woman behind India's first testing kit

With the first made-in-India kits, the country could hugely scale up testing for the coronavirus.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52064427

'My $60m weight-loss app cured my personal pain'

Victoria Repa has created an app to help people lose weight, an issue she struggled with growing up.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51857162

Joe Diffie, Grammy-Winning Country Music Star, Dies at 61

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Obituaries https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/obituaries/joe-diffie-dead.html?partner=IFTTT

‘Group of Local Vigilantes’ Try to Forcibly Quarantine Out-of-Towners, Officials Say

By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/us/maine-coronavirus-quarantine-tree.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Newt Gingrich on how the coronavirus stimulus package grew so large

Newt Gingrich on how the coronavirus stimulus package grew so large

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich joins Mark Levin to discuss the massive coronavirus relief bill intended to help stabilize the U.S. economy.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145606984001

The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now

By BY JASON BAILEY from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/arts/television/hulu-shows-movies.html?partner=IFTTT

Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines Through End of April

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-guidelines.html?partner=IFTTT

The Politics of a Pandemic

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/opinion/coronavirus-pandemic-politics.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus response from US military

Coronavirus response from US military

American Legion Legislative Director Melissa Bryant joins Jon Scott to discuss the military's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145599868001

FOX NEWS: Trump backs off quarantine comments as CDC issues travel advisory

Trump backs off quarantine comments as CDC issues travel advisory

Former New York Assistant Attorney General Chris Staszak joins Arthel Neville to discuss the legality of mandatory statewide quarantine.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145596968001

FOX NEWS: Texas announces new travel restrictions

Texas announces new travel restrictions

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces new travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, Christina Coleman reports.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145592706001

FOX NEWS: Eric Shawn: The Iran regime 'coronavirus cover up'

Eric Shawn: The Iran regime 'coronavirus cover up'

The National Council of Resistance of Iran claims Tehran is not telling the truth about COVID-19.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145588492001

FOX NEWS: Mayor Frank Scott says citywide curfew helps contain COVID-19 contagion

Mayor Frank Scott says citywide curfew helps contain COVID-19 contagion

Little Rock, Arkansas is under curfew from 9PM-5AM in an effort to flatten the COVID-10 curve; Mayor Frank Scott joins ‘America’s News HQ.’

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145581608001

FOX NEWS: US military to treat non-coronavirus patients at NYC Javits Center

US military to treat non-coronavirus patients at NYC Javits Center

Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville joins ‘America’s News HQ.’

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145583703001

FOX NEWS: Eric Shawn: US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft on coronavirus

Eric Shawn: US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft on coronavirus

The United Nations and global response to stop the virus spread.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145581898001

FOX NEWS: Steve Bannon on if China will be held accountable for COVID-19

Steve Bannon on if China will be held accountable for COVID-19

Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon joins ‘Watters’ World.’

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6145579351001

Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52087002

Coronavirus: Trump extends restrictions beyond Easter

The US president extends measures to 30 April, saying casualties are likely to peak in two weeks.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52087113

Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52086284

Regional connectivity at risk, says airline boss

The head of Loganair, the UK's biggest regional airline, says he will ask the government for help.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52084003

Saturday 28 March 2020

Coronavirus: Six things that are booming in sales

Amid the virus, some retailers are seeing trade collapse, but others are overwhelmed by demand.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52066454

Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder

How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52067497

FOX NEWS: Massie's primary opponent looks to capitalize on lawmaker's bad press over coronavirus aid maneuver

Massie's primary opponent looks to capitalize on lawmaker's bad press over coronavirus aid maneuver

Todd McMurtry, the primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is looking to take advantage of the negative press the libertarian incumbent has attracted this week for his efforts to hold up the $2.2 trillion coronavirus aid package.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/todd-mcmurtry-thomas-massie-primary-opponent

FOX NEWS: Kentucky AG calls for halt on abortions during coronavirus crisis

Kentucky AG calls for halt on abortions during coronavirus crisis

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who is widely considered to be a protege to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., made the push to stop abortions in his state after the ACLU sued several Texas officials over a similar mesure in that state.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/kentucky-ag-calls-for-halt-on-abortions-during-coronavirus-crisis

FOX NEWS: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces arrival of 112,000 N95 masks in state

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces arrival of 112,000 N95 masks in state

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer posted a video on Saturday, telling residents to be safe amid the coronavirus outbreak and that she had good news about the state's preparedness.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/michigan-whitmer-arrival-masks-coronavirus