British holidaymakers face being snubbed abroad by panicked locals over the fear of a new coronavirus spike. Families in Italy, Germany, Spain and France have all said they felt worried about visitors
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AP: Catholic Church lobbied for taxpayer funds, got $1.4B
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid
Serbia coronavirus protests: Four key questions answered
Protests erupted across the country after President Vucic announced the return of round-the-clock weekend curfew.
Wall Street opens mixed on infection increase, economic data
Wall Street is mixed at the open as investors weigh a rise in coronavirus cases in the United States against upbeat economic data in Europe
Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
Wish You Could See Ghostbusters: Afterlife? Here’s What to Watch Instead
Jason Reitman’s continuation of the Ghostbusters franchise has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic; perhaps one of these substitutions will fill the Slimer-shaped hole in your heart.
Hong Kong’s biggest music festival, Clockenflap, cancelled for second year running, this time because of coronavirus
Hong Kong’s biggest annual music festival has been cancelled for the second year running, with the coronavirus crisis making it impossible to stage this year’s edition, organisers said.The Clockenflap Festival was to have been held at the Central Harbourfront Event Space over three days in November. Last year’s Clockenflap Festival, at the same venue, was ca […]
Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?
As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events.
AP: After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid
Stocks fight for gains as coronavirus treatment shows promise
A study found Gilead Science’s drug remdesivir reduced the risk of death for COVID-19 patients by 62 percent.
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Nears 60,000 New Daily Cases
The country recorded its sixth single-day record in 10 days with almost 60,000 cases on Thursday. U.S. immigration officials have helped spread the virus, a Times investigation found.
Several U.S. Marine base personnel test positive for coronavirus in Japan
Japan has seen a spike in coronavirus cases this week after managing to keep the increase in new cases to double digits through much of May and June.
World Health Organization acknowledges that coronavirus can linger in the air
Under mounting pressure from scientists, the World Health Organization allowed that the coronavirus might float in the air and issued new guidelines recommending people avoid enclosed spaces with poor ventilation.
Coronavirus: Package holiday firms told to sharpen up on refunds
The competition authority says some package holiday firms misled customers after virus-related cancellations.
How to mute notifications while mirroring your phone screen
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. As gyms and sports complexes have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve started to work out at home using various fitness apps. But I find it cumbersome to look at workout videos on the phone, and follow traine […]