Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr hospitalised in critical condition
Fight brews in Congress over Republican push to protect business from coronavirus lawsuits
A key U.S. Senate Democrat pushed back on Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's drive to protect employers from coronavirus-related lawsuits when the economy begins to reopen, saying it would be unnecessary if the White House set clearer standards.
Top U.S. House Republican calls for pause in coronavirus legislation
The top Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives called for a pause in coronavirus legislation on Thursday, saying Congress should first assess the impact of earlier relief bills and then take a slower path forward through committee hearings.
U.S. House Democrats to attempt passing next coronavirus bill soon
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday laid out the broad outlines of the next massive coronavirus-response bill Democrats will seek, with possible votes as soon as next week.
U.S. Senate upholds Trump veto of 'insulting' Iran war powers resolution
The U.S. Senate failed on Thursday to override President Donald Trump's veto of a resolution that would have reined in his ability to wage war against Iran by requiring him to obtain congressional authorization for military action.
Trump considering more coronavirus economic relief measures
President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration was considering further economic measures, possibly via executive orders, to provide help against the economic fallout from the novel coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. watchdog agency says coronavirus whistleblower should be reinstated
A U.S. government watchdog agency has recommended the temporary reinstatement of a whistleblower who says he was removed as director of a government research office because he raised concerns about coronavirus preparedness, his lawyers said on Friday.
Fantastic 4 Director Reveals His Love/Hate Relationship With Marvel Movies
Director Josh Trank opens up about the bitterness and resentment he felt towards comic book movies following the critical and commercial failure of his 2015 film Fantastic Four, and praises superhero filmmakers James Gunn and Zack Snyder.
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Tijuana coronavirus death rate soars after hospital outbreaks
The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Mexico's best-known border city, Tijuana, has soared and the COVID-19 mortality rate is twice the national average, the health ministry says, after medical staff quickly fell ill as the outbreak rampaged through hospital wards.
Britain to quarantine travellers for 14 days, UK airlines association says
The British government has told airlines it will introduce a 14-day quarantine period for most people arriving from abroad to try to avoid a second peak of the coronavirus pandemic, an association representing the airlines said on Saturday.
Slovenian cyclists stage anti-government coronavirus protest
Thousands of cyclists took over streets in the centre of the Slovenian capital Ljubljana on Friday evening to protest against the government of Prime Minister Janez Jansa and the restrictions it has imposed to fight the coronavirus.
More than 1,000 queue for food in rich Geneva amid virus shutdown
More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland.
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
More than 3.95 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 273,805 have died, according to a Reuters tally, as of 0214 GMT on Saturday.
Tripoli airport shelling hits fuel tanks, passenger plane-ministry
Shelling of Tripoli's Mitiga airport early on Saturday, part of an intensified barrage of artillery fire on the capital in recent days, hit fuel tanks and damaged passenger planes, the Transport Ministry said in a statement.
Indian train kills 16 workers laid-off in coronavirus lockdown
An Indian train killed 16 migrant workers who had fallen asleep on the track on Friday while they were heading back to their home village after losing their jobs in a coronavirus lockdown, police said.
UK coronavirus death toll rises to 31,587
The death toll from coronavirus in Britain has risen to 31,587, an increase of 346 in a 24-hour period, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said at the government's daily news briefing.
Cilic Expecting First Child In 2020
Marin Cilic has experienced many great moments on court in recent years, but the 18-time tour-level titlist announced that he will enjoy a milestone moment off the court in 2020. Speaking to his 170,000 followers on Twitter, the Croat shared the news that he will become a father next year. The news comes just 18 months after Cilic married Kristina Milkovic in Dubrovnik. Cilic’s announcement was accompanied by a photo of the 31-year-old shopping for a pushchair. New ride ?? ?? Excited to share with you all that #teamCilic will be growing. New member joining us in 2020 ???????? pic.twitter.com/m0Qxn6AdQB — Marin Cilic (@cilic_marin) 7 October 2019 Cilic will compete at next week’s VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow, where he will be aiming to achieve his 500th tour-level victory. If Cilic achieves the feat, he would become the 10th active player on the ATP Tour to reach that mark..
Nvidia acquires Mellanox for $7 billion
Samsung confirms mass production of 5nm chips soon
Nvidia acquires Cumulus Networks for an undisclosed sum
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Astronomer Files Trademark Lawsuit Against American Girl, Alleging Astronaut Doll Copies Her Likeness
Lucianne Walkowicz says the American Girl doll 'Luciana Vega' stole her name and likeness
Alabama High School Student Names NASA’s First Mars Helicopter
Around 28,000 names were submitted to NASA’s “Name the Rover” essay contest for K-12 students
Will Coronavirus Be the Death or Salvation of Big Plastic?
It was supposed to be a blockbuster moment for the U.S. plastic industry. With an abundance of cheap natural gas at hand, thanks to the country’s fracking boom, U.S. energy giants were pouring billions of dollars into building new plants to turn that gas into plastic. As the world was poised to slowly turn away…
Global push seeks to unlock genetic key of coronavirus' vulnerability
One of the mysteries of the coronavirus pandemic that scientists are trying to solve is why some people are barely affected while others who seem to be young and healthy become very sick.
Coronavirus found in semen of male coronavirus patients, Chinese researchers say
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
'Weird' exoplanet 800 light-years from Earth has yellow skies and iron rain
Researchers have found the weird exoplanet WASP-79b, nearly 800 light-years from Earth, does not have a blue sky as our planet does. Instead, its skies are yellow.
Invasive 'comb' jellyfish cannibalize their young when food is scarce, study reveals
An strange, invasive species of jellyfish in Europe eats its own young when food is low, a new study claims.
Miley Cyrus recruits talk show guests using direct messages
Liam Gallagher believes he's 'cracked' the 'rhythm of the birds' during lockdown
The former Oasis frontman - who is engaged to his manager Debbie Gwyther - has been connecting with nature during the coronavirus pandemic and
Dua Lipa felt 'sad' she wasn't able to celebrate her sister's birthday in person
The 24-year-old singer has posted a glowing tribute to her sister Rina on Instagram, expressing sadness that the coronavirus lockdown has stopped
Grimes confirms newborn son's bizarre name
*NSYNC enjoy mini online reunion for Lance Bass's birthday
Adele reveals her incredible weight loss in new birthday picture
The 'Hello' singer turned 32 on Tuesday (05.05.20) and when she took to Instagram to thank fans for their well-wishes on her special day
Madonna: 'I caught coronavirus on tour'
The Material Girl singer was plagued with health woes and injuries on her last tour and had to scrap and postpone a series of dates.
Wiley believes coronavirus is a method of 'depopulation'
The grime star is convinced the highly-contagious disease was deliberately introduced in China as a “control method” and a way to kill huge numbers within society.
Liam Gallagher is keen to make a traditional Irish folk album
The former Oasis star - whose mother Peggy hails from County Mayo in the West of Ireland originally - has revealed he's considered putting
Ciara enjoying spending third pregnancy with family during lockdown
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton buy first home together
America's Country Airplay chart with the couple's duet, Nobody But You, three months after its initial release.
Mercury-nominated UK rapper, Ty, dies of coronavirus at 47
Miley Cyrus has 'no idea' what real life during the coronavirus pandemic is like
The 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker is aware many people are struggling with social distancing measures because they may have lost their job
Elon Musk has corrected Grimes' explanation of their son's name
Singer Grimes, 32, took to Twitter to explain where X Æ A-12, the unusual moniker she and Musk chose for their son, came from, writing: "X, the unknown variable
Madonna battled coronavirus during her 'Madame X' tour in March
The 61-year-old singer recently revealed she has antibodies for the respiratory condition and sparked confusion when she was then seen
Pregnant Ciara joins virtual baby shower for military mums
Ciara also opened up about the challenges of co-parenting with her husband, National Football League quarterback Russell Wilson, during the COVID-19 lockdown.