Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Captain of Aircraft Carrier Pleads for Help as Virus Cases Increase Onboard


By Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Helene Cooper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JvmaYi

It’s Time to Make Your Own Face Mask


By Farhad Manjoo from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3axXn1l

FOX NEWS: Pink belts out moving gospel song during son's bath time: 'Faith is always a comfort'


Pink belts out moving gospel song during son's bath time: 'Faith is always a comfort'



Pink is moving her fans to tears with an impromptu gospel performance. 

FOX NEWS: Larry David urges 'idiots' still out socializing to 'watch TV' in funny coronavirus PSA


Larry David urges 'idiots' still out socializing to 'watch TV' in funny coronavirus PSA



"Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Larry David offered a pretty, pretty, pretty good public service announcement on Tuesday, urging the "idiots" who aren't following social distancing guidelines to "watch TV."

FOX NEWS: 'Sonic the Hedgehog' speeds to early digital release


'Sonic the Hedgehog' speeds to early digital release



New in Home Entertainment: The trend of early home releases continues as the nation's movie theaters remain dark due to the coronavirus pandemic.

New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Xcnotary – a Mac app notarization helper made with Rust

Show HN: Xcnotary – a Mac app notarization helper made with Rust
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New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Bungholio – Get text messages when a product is available on Amazon

Show HN: Bungholio – Get text messages when a product is available on Amazon
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Las domadoras de leones de Egipto dominan el negocio


By BY DECLAN WALSH from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2UOz3St

$30 Million in Illegal Drugs Seized From Cross-Border Tunnel in San Diego, U.S. Says


By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UyBfhU

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


By BY CARA BUCKLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Uygm6p

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


By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dFYDSa

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


By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2R0fBku

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


By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dLIbQg

Coronavirus: Stock markets suffer worst quarter since 1987

The Dow Jones and FTSE 100 have fallen more than 20% since the start of the year.

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Mexico president ramps up rich vs poor rhetoric in coronavirus fight

As the outlook for Mexico's economy gets gloomier during the coronavirus crisis, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has driven home the message that his government is ready to help the poor to weather the storm - but that the rich can forget it.


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Australian authorities take cluster approach to contain coronavirus

Australian authorities will open a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic next to Sydney's Bondi Beach on Wednesday as health workers try to contain clusters of infections across the country.


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FOX NEWS: Judd Apatow: McConnell should be prosecuted for coronavirus 'lies'


Judd Apatow: McConnell should be prosecuted for coronavirus 'lies'



Filmmaker Judd Apatow called Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his colleagues "murderers" on Tuesday, saying they should be held criminally responsible for the coronavirus pandemic. 

FOX NEWS: 'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood on coronavirus symptoms: 'It got scary'


'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood on coronavirus symptoms: 'It got scary'



Colton Underwood is feeling better while fighting coronavirus.

FOX NEWS: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry acting like 'defiant teenagers,' author claims


Meghan Markle, Prince Harry acting like 'defiant teenagers,' author claims



Prince Harry's biographer has something to say about his "choice of priorities."

FOX NEWS: Emily Ratajkowski poses nearly nude while hanging out with her dog: 'He's so sick of the snuggles'


Emily Ratajkowski poses nearly nude while hanging out with her dog: 'He's so sick of the snuggles'



Emily Ratajkowski is spending her time self-isolating by hanging out with her beloved pup. 

FOX NEWS: Alec Baldwin suggests Trump is the 'virus in the US': 'Vaccine arrives in November'


Alec Baldwin suggests Trump is the 'virus in the US': 'Vaccine arrives in November'



Alec Baldwin on Tuesday suggested that President Trump is the "virus" in the United States, alluding to the coronavirus that has sickened and killed thousands worldwide. 

FOX NEWS: 'Biggest Loser' host Bob Harper shares the one workout he's eager to try during quarantine


'Biggest Loser' host Bob Harper shares the one workout he's eager to try during quarantine



“The Biggest Loser” will unveil a winner during its emotional season finale airing Tuesday night, but Bob Harper’s work isn’t done yet.

FOX NEWS: Chrissy Teigen celebrates the 10th anniversary of her breast implants


Chrissy Teigen celebrates the 10th anniversary of her breast implants



Chrissy Teigen is always the first one to make fun of herself -- even when it comes to plastic surgery.

Monday, March 30, 2020

A Haggadah for Seders Near and Far


By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2QWTSd0

U.S. renews sanctions waivers allowing Iran nonproliferation work

The United States has allowed Russian, Chinese and European companies to continue their work at Iranian nuclear sites to make it harder for Tehran to develop nuclear weapons, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.


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Virus Prompts Workplace Protests Over Health Concerns


By BY NOAM SCHEIBER AND KATE CONGER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2QWRCCy

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


By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2QWRhjg

Alison Roman’s Seder Table


By BY ALISON ROMAN from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3aGXqIB

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


By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dCNjWW

Listen to the Call: Bullock and Trump Discuss Testing


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JDppgp

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


By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3bE75zo

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


By BY JON CARAMANICA from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2WT1pNQ

Trump Suggests Lack of Testing Is No Longer a Problem. Governors Disagree.


By BY JONATHAN MARTIN, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dGuKBm

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


By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dMluM7

FOX NEWS: Some indigenous South American villages blockaded over coronavirus fears, report says


Some indigenous South American villages blockaded over coronavirus fears, report says



Indigenous groups in South American have begun blockading their villages, barring all entries and exits, in an effort to protect tribal members from the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.

FOX NEWS: Hungary’s parliament approves giving PM Orban new powers in coronavirus battle


Hungary’s parliament approves giving PM Orban new powers in coronavirus battle



Hungary's parliament on Monday overwhelming approved new legislation granting Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government sweeping new powers during the coronavirus pandemic.

FOX NEWS: Mexico's López Obrador shakes hands with mother of 'El Chapo' despite coronavirus warnings, video shows


Mexico's López Obrador shakes hands with mother of 'El Chapo' despite coronavirus warnings, video shows



Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has come under fire for visiting the mother of Mexico's most well-known drug lord over the weekend, at the same time the government is pleading with its citizens to stay indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

FOX NEWS: Rome cardinal tests positive for coronavirus, Vatican announces


Rome cardinal tests positive for coronavirus, Vatican announces



A cardinal with the Rome diocese has tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, according to the Vatican. The report said the cardinal is doing well.

FOX NEWS: 17 members of British family catch coronavirus after attending funeral


17 members of British family catch coronavirus after attending funeral



17 members of a family in Britain have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending the funeral of a relative who died of the illness, according to local media.

FOX NEWS: Submariners at sea likely shielded from knowledge of coronavirus pandemic


Submariners at sea likely shielded from knowledge of coronavirus pandemic



Submariners conducting missions out a sea are likely among the last people in the world to be unaware of the coronavirus pandemic turning life upside down back home.

FOX NEWS: Spain becomes third-most coronavirus-infected country as restrictions tighten


Spain becomes third-most coronavirus-infected country as restrictions tighten



Spain on Monday became the third-most coronavirus infected country in the world, surpassing the number of cases in China, where the novel virus originated late last year.

FOX NEWS: Driver disregards coronavirus lockdown in UK, takes 224-mile trip to pick up windows bought online


Driver disregards coronavirus lockdown in UK, takes 224-mile trip to pick up windows bought online



The North West Motorway Police said the motorist was making a 224-mile round trip to collect windows bought on eBay.

FOX NEWS: South African workers locked in factory, forced to make medical masks for coronavirus outbreak, official says


South African workers locked in factory, forced to make medical masks for coronavirus outbreak, official says



A group of 14 workers in South Africa were found locked inside a factory where they were allegedly forced to make medical masks for nearly a week to meet the skyrocketing demand resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, a local official said Sunday.

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus forces Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to close its doors for first time since 1349: 'Very sad'


Coronavirus forces Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to close its doors for first time since 1349: 'Very sad'



As Israel fights to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the Holy Land, the new virus is shutting down historic sites, sacred to the major religions.