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US death projection doubles in leading model as Dr Fauci warns against opening too soon






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Jellyfish survive 'extreme' winters by eating own offspring, study finds





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The Lumineers presented with Gold plaques in Toronto

Folk rock band The Lumineers returned to Canada last week on the first leg of their 2020 World Tour, beginning with two sold out nights at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena before making their way to Montreal’s Bell Centre and Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre. Prior to their set in Toronto, the Denver-based New Jersey natives were surprised […]

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Aaron Goodvin surprised with virtual Gold record

Canadian country star Aaron Goodvin thought he was joining a standard Zoom meeting with his team at Warner Music Canada last week. With the help of his wife Victoria, the 2020 JUNO nominee and 2018 CCMA Songwriter of the Year Award winner was surprised with a virtual Gold award presentation for his single “You Are,” […]

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U.S. late-night hosts slam President Trump for mocking ratings amid Covid-19 pandemic

Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert have criticised President Trump for not concentrating on helping Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's son Archie showered with messages on first birthday

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's son Archie has been showered with birthday messages as he spends his first birthday in lockdown.




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Florence Pugh: 'People have no right to educate me on my private life'

The 24-year-old actress has been dating Scrubs star Zach Braff since April 2019.




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Dwayne Johnson thrills retiring teacher with surprise sendoff

Propst also took to the site to express her gratitude and share a video her pal took of her reacting to the touching gesture.




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Sebastian Stan felt 'exposed' improvising scenes for Endings, Beginnings

Sebastian Stan appears opposite Shailene Woodley and Jamie Dornan in the new film.




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Olivia Munn thanks Sandra Oh and Lucy Liu for representing Asian women in movies

The actress also championed filmmaker Justine Bateman, who she worked with on Violet.




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The Crazy State of Australian Politics: a Primer

There is something bizarre going down in Australian politics, and its name is Clive Palmer.

In 2013, this mining billionaire formed a political party he called the Palmer United Party (PUP). Some people paid attention, most tried to look the other way.

This is because Palmer isn't your regular politician

The one and only: Palmersaurus.

Image: Bradley Kanaris, Getty Images

First, the billionaire mining magnate built Palmersaurus, a theme park on the Sunshine Coast filled with fake dinosaurs. Then he moved on to bigger things — with a plan to build the Titanic II. He is a large man with a booming laugh and a twinkle in his eye. Read more...

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Australia's ex-prime minister buys second-hand fridge, turns out to be super chill

Selling a fridge would normally be a straightforward affair — money is exchanged, the other person gets the appliance.

For Emily Hastings and her husband Emmanuel it turned into a photo opportunity, when Australia's former prime minister Tony Abbott turned up to their Sydney home to buy their three-year-old Daewoo refrigerator

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Great Barrier Reef brought to politicians' doorstep in artful protest

If you can't beat 'em, erect a coral reef on their doorstep. That's what Greenpeace activists in Australia did overnight in a bid to confront politicians with the realities of climate change. 

The protest held at Parliament House (Australia's Whitehouse) depicted a faux-coral reef in neon white, representing the coral bleaching occurring on the Great Barrier Reef; the only coral reef in the world to be granted World Heritage status.

"Almost a quarter of the reef's coral died this year," Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Nikola Casule told Fairfax Media. "Australia can't have both a healthy Great Barrier Reef and a coal industry." Read more...

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Spreadsheets have ruled Earth for too long—business must embrace the cloud

Cloud-based business management software (CRM, ERP) can revolutionise an SME.




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For console games, downloads are approaching a tipping point

Destiny 2's digital success could spell long-term trouble for discs






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Manchester City winger Leroy Sane was 'on the verge' of a comeback prior to the Premier League's suspension

Manchester City long-term absentee Leroy Sane has revealed he was "on the verge" of a comeback prior to football's shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish or James Maddison: Who should Manchester United prioritise this summer?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United rebuild looks set to continue whenever the transfer window does eventually open.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League players to raise funds for NHS, Southampton agree wage deferrals

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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How the Premier League table would look had matches not been cancelled

Predict the results of the matches that should have been played this weekend...




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How the Premier League table would look had matches not been cancelled

It's been four weeks since a ball was last kicked in the Premier League.




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Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho would 'love' Premier League return but no talks during coronavirus pandemic

Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho would "love" a return to the Premier League, according to agent Kia Joorabchian.




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Barcelona deny 'corruption' claims from former vice president and threaten legal action after 'hand in the till' accusation

Barcelona have moved to strongly deny 'corruption' claims made by Emili Rousand and have threatened legal action against the former vice president.




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Cristiano Ronaldo warned he has 'no privileges' during lockdown after training session at Madeira Stadium

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned he has no special "privilege" after he was pictured training at a local stadium in his native Madeira.




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Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick-Aubamayeng urged to join 'a more ambitious club' by Gabon FA president

Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon's football association, has urged Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign for a more 'ambitious' club.




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Marko Grujic concedes he may need to leave Liverpool this summer to progress his career

Marko Grujic has conceded that he may need to move on from Liverpool this summer if he is to fulfil his potential.




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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has not shown best in Premier League yet, warns Odion Ighalo

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has heaped praise on fellow January arrival Bruno Fernandes and warned the rest of the Premier League: "We've not seen the best of him yet!"




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What Liverpool will miss out on if Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid... predicted by Football Manager

Real Madrid may have missed out on signing Kylian Mbappe this summer due to the coronavirus.




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Premier League fantasy five-a-side: Which team will win the tournament?

Everybody loves a good five-a-side summer tournament... but who would take home the miniature trophies if every Premier League side had to enter a team?




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Why £200m Harry Kane fits the profile of a classic Manchester United signing

The Tottenham and England star would have been top of Sir Alex Ferguson's shortlist




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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish expresses 'immense gratitude' to NHS and urges people to stay home

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has reiterated his "immense gratitude" to the NHS following his release from hospital and urged people to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Former Barcelona vice president says 'someone had their hand in the till' after quitting club amid board chaos

Former Barcelona vice president Emili Rousaud has said he believes somebody was stealing money from within the Catalan club.




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Barcelona face 'economic bankruptcy and moral decay' amid board chaos, says presidential candidate Victor Font

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board.




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Peter Bonetti: Ron 'Chopper' Harris pays tribute to 'proper gentleman' who never raised his voice

Chelsea legend Ron Harris has paid tribute to former goalkeeper Peter Bonetti, the 'proper gentleman' and 'fitness fanatic' who led by example in west London.




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Roy Hodgson praises Crystal Palace community work during coronavirus shutdown

Roy Hodgson has issued a lengthy message to Crystal Palace supporters during the coronavirus crisis, commending the club and players' community efforts and reaffirming the collective desire to finish the 2019-20 Premier League season.




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Wembley Stadium could 'host four Premier League games a day' to finish season after coronavirus

Premier League games could be hosted at Wembley Stadium in a bid to conclude the season, according to reports.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Roy Keane was 'spot on' with praise of 'world class' Billy Gilmour

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he agrees with Roy Keane's praise of "world class" Billy Gilmour and believes there are similarities between the young Scot and another Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes.




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Frank Lampard 'proud' to be Chelsea manager after rapid response to the coronavirus crisis

Frank Lampard has reiterated his pride at managing Chelsea after their rapid response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Manchester United's Juan Mata picks ex-Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard as all-time Premier League great

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata believes former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard is among the very best players in Premier League history.




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Barcelona in chaos as six directors tell president Josep Maria Bartomeu they are resigning

"We hereby want to communicate that the directors below signatories have transferred to President Bartomeu our decision to irrevocably resign from our status as FC Barcelona executives," the letter said.




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Barcelona announce boardroom changes after resignations and confirm legal action against former vice-president

Barcelona have announced changes to the club's board in a swift restructuring after six directors submitted their resignations to president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week.




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Liverpool fan Sven-Goran Eriksson: Very hard to declare Premier League null and void




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International football may not return until 2021, warns Fifa vice-president

International football may not be able to return until 2021 as priority is given to club fixtures, a Fifa vice-president has warned.