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Coronavirus lockdown: Boots offers safe space for domestic abuse victims

People living with abuse will be able to use the pharmacy's consultation rooms to contact helplines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aWKM7f

Coronavirus: Brian May says the shortage of PPE is 'horrendous'

The guitarist says he is 'angry and sad' over the situation, as Queen release a new charity single. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YhpEGm

Coronavirus: Calls for clarity as tips due to reopen

Some authorities say waste sites will reopen at the weekend, while others say further guidance is needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cZ6r00

In Place of Pomp and Circumstance: Oprah

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2z3DKjR

Fiona Ex Machina

By BY WESLEY MORRIS AND JENNA WORTHAM from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/3f6bY75

Two Arrested in Killings of Transgender Women in Puerto Rico

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON AND SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YnU3CH

Peter Hunt, Who Directed the Broadway Hit ‘1776,’ Dies at 81

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By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2VR35Xb

Scrambling the Political Divide: ‘No Normal Recession’

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By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2VQ3U2w

In a Crisis, True Leaders Stand Out

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Wc5wTr

Amazon Sells More, but Warns of Much Higher Costs Ahead

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By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xrY3Hw

Coronavirus: 'We go hungry so we can feed our children'

A growing number of families are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WgyotA

Ramadan and Coronavirus: Breaking my fast on Zoom

How fasting in lockdown and isolation has changed Ramadan for young Muslims this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WehD27

Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f9jldJ

Coronavirus: What it's like to be shielding in your twenties

Grace, 26, doesn't look it but she's deemed extremely vulnerable - here's how she's dealing with having to shield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d6hu7E

Nordic Islands seen in their 'surreal light'

The breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the Faroe Islands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VSmTK4

Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19

Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young children battled the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ylvzdt

Coronavirus: How can I help?

Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WdjdBv

Coronavirus: Three continents, four lives, one day

The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KOBvDQ

Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d2Jp8D

How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence

The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yUI310

The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient

Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aRfdMq

‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zL9haP

Lockdown homeschooling: The parents who have forgotten what they learned at school

Parents have been turning to Google to help them teach the things they’ve forgotten. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3da1stP

Harrison Ford Strayed Onto an Active Runway in His Plane

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KHIxu9

Prisoner With Coronavirus Dies After Giving Birth While on Ventilator

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By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND VANESSA SWALES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3bKGj97

Irrfan Khan: Mira Nair Remembers Her ‘Namesake’ Star

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By BY KATHRYN SHATTUCK from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2KLyVOR

Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company says forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries have clouded its forecast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W8reI0

Coronavirus: Jury trials face 'biggest change since WW2'

Measures last seen in World War Two will be needed to allow jury trials to resume, says top judge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zBdXzQ

Harrison Ford investigated over LA runway incident

The US actor was piloting a plane that wrongly crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KMVmU0

Coronavirus: NHS faces 'massive' challenge helping patients recover

Recovering patients may still experience weakness, breathlessness and anxiety, therapists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xpbbx6

Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home

Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ybbegh

Coronavirus: Child abuse calls to NSPCC up 20% since lockdown

Calls specifically about emotional abuse have jumped 50%, the charity says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VLJTdA

Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'

Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YiOHsH

Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match

Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d3ojqW

Corrections: April 30, 2020

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2ybHjVg

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xhiE0W

Delivering Food Under Coronavirus

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By Unknown Author from NYT Home Page https://ift.tt/3f5HYYL

The Trump Administration’s Legal Moves to Prevent a Meat Shortage, Explained

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2W43dl2

Trump Seeks Push to Speed Vaccine, Despite Safety Concerns

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By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3bQeDjg

Despite Unleashing COVID-19, Expert Predicts China Could Emerge from Pandemic with Even Stronger Hold on Other Nations

Tensions between the US and China are growing, fueled by COVID-19 and accusations of dishonesty. One result is Americans are suing Beijing, seeking to hold it accountable for the worldwide pandemic. Those efforts could backfire, however, such that China not only evades consequences but potentially benefits from the pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aVp0Ba

Coronavirus: Deadline day for 100,000 tests pledge

It comes as the PM is to lead the Downing Street briefing later - the first time since his return to work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Smm3mv

Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthday

A host of tributes and gifts help the WW2 veteran who raised £29m for the NHS mark his 100th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VPDjCX

Coronavirus R0: Is this the crucial number?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cYqU5i

Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f37YnQ

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KKoxXB

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. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wc9YBC

Coronavirus: France mandates masks for schools and transport

Face masks will be compulsory on public transport and in secondary schools when France lifts curbs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SgUv1O

Priti Patel probe findings should be made public 'as soon as possible' - Labour

The home secretary denies bullying staff at three different government departments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WcjS62

Filtered Coffee May Be Especially Good for Heart Health

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By BY NICHOLAS BAKALAR from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2SfLS7V

Justin Amash Moves Toward a Third-Party Bid for President

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By BY JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SgY3kB

Mfume to Return to Congress, Succeeding Elijah Cummings

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YqZaCv

‘Miedo de ser enfermera’: Los trabajadores de la salud están bajo ataque

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By BY KIRK SEMPLE from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2KJKHJG

Coronavirus: Mike Pence flouts rule on masks at hospital

In a deleted tweet, the Mayo Clinic said the US vice-president had been told of their mask rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YfL9ra

VE Day anniversary: Queen to lead events 75 years on

The Queen will address the nation as part of a series of events to mark the end of World War Two in Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SjVgaB

Coronavirus: Call for £700 catch-up premium for poorer pupils

Secondary schools should get cash to offer extra tuition to disadvantaged pupils, say MPs and peers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aO3zBP

Coronavirus: Medical cannabis access eased amid lockdown

Clinics have been offering online consultations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VPBiXv

Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons

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By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Yd0wjQ

Corrections: April 29, 2020

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/3f3HlyX

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SgQMkW

How Teachers Are Fighting to Make Meaningful Connections With Students

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By Unknown Author from NYT Style https://ift.tt/35ePPih

Transgresora y tradicional: así es la reina del rap en quechua de Perú

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By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2VKKQTf

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

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By BY JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3eUOBgJ

Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory

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By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WdGKT0

How to Defend a Dissertation Virtually

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By Unknown Author from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3eWyBuy

Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?

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By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2VM5oeg

China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation

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By BY DAMIEN CAVE AND AMY QIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3aKNe0H

Tucker Carlson Beats Sean Hannity as Trump Briefings Give Fox News a Boost

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By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2KNH6dn

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

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By BY SUSAN E. RICE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2VMHYFJ

Coronavirus: 98-year-old doctor working through the lockdown

France's oldest doctor continues to support patients during the pandemic, despite being at high risk of getting coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eYNAEg

Coronavirus: UK to hold minute's silence for key workers who died

The PM and NHS leaders will join the tribute to front-line workers who have died with coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cN4y6C

Missing Luke Durbin 'had a debt to county lines dealers'

Luke Durbin, who disappeared in 2006, was a drug dealer who owed money, a documentary reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ScNwH7

John Grisham Returns to Camino Island, This Time in Hurricane Season

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By BY JANET MASLIN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2Y9rw3J

Trump Vows More Coronavirus Testing, but Less Than What May Be Needed

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2zt8sTN

Argentina Imposes Toughest Travel Ban in Americas, Banning Flights Until Sept. 1

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By BY REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/3cSAiXZ

Trump’s Bleach Statements Echo Claims by ‘Miracle Cure’ Quacks

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By BY ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2VICawQ

Officials Say Limits on Virus Relief Funds for States Are Too Tight

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By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xeqKHH

Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked

The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bNyhwc

Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September

Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xdPPmd

Coronavirus: Furloughed workers offered online skills training

The government urges staff in lockdown to take online training for the post-virus economy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zBBBfM

Coronavirus: 'Thousands' of North Sea oil and gas jobs under threat

The UK's oil and gas industry says many firms will struggle to survive through the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yQAQik

Coronavirus: More than 2,000 prisoners may have been infected, says PHE

The number of infected prisoners could be six times higher than confirmed cases, health officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VHS22D

U.S. Governors Move Ahead With Reopening, Despite Health Worries

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By BY JACK HEALY, MANNY FERNANDEZ AND PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eXCu2o

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35hgbQL

Briefings Were ‘Not Worth the Time,’ Trump Said. But He Couldn’t Stay Away.

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By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eZndxS

The State of the States Is Dire

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2VHLFwf

In Kayleigh McEnany, Trump Taps a Press Fighter for the Coronavirus Era

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By BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eYg8xO

Coronavirus: One big weekly shop back in fashion, says Tesco

Supermarket boss Dave Lewis says shopping trips are less frequent but basket sizes have doubled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xi2DIi

Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash

County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YaNhAo

Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered

The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zBMPRr

Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions

Why is it still possible to fly into the UK during the coronavirus lockdown, and other questions answered by BBC experts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sLbMXA

Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'

Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2y452Xl

Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YadZsT

Coronavirus: New Zealand claims no community cases as lockdown eases

After single-figure new cases for more than a week, NZ says it has ended local transmissions for now. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y9wde8

What’s on TV Monday: ‘Breeders’ and ‘Never Have I Ever’

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By BY PETER LIBBEY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2xfLPSe

Amid Family Upheaval, a Heroine Finds Comfort in the Concrete

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By BY LAUREL SNYDER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3cKbmSu

A Deaf Girl Finds Her Voice in 19th-Century Martha’s Vineyard

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By BY MEG MEDINA from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3cRdl7w

Coronavirus, Italy, Kim Jong-un: Your Monday Briefing

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By BY ISABELLA KWAI from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3bMLcyE

Stock Markets in Asia Rise As Investors Eye Reopenings: Live Business Updates

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By Unknown Author from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2W3wsV4

Coronavirus: Airbus boss warns company is 'bleeding cash'

In a letter to workers Guillaume Faury reportedly said the firm's existence was now threatened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yInCEy

Coronavirus: English teacher 'energised' by lockdown learning

Holly King-Mand says she "might still be in pyjamas" if she was not teaching thousands of children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xS1YxC

No Corrections: April 27, 2020

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2W2PICe

Coronavirus Live Updates: Worldwide Deaths Top 200,000

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/357vlIl

Dennis Rodman’s College Coach Recalls Recruiting Him Over H-O-R-S-E

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By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3bIgOFx

Quotation of the Day: Mayors Press Case in Inventive Ways

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3cUwyoP