Special News: March 2020

Tuesday 31 March 2020

New top story on Hacker News: Planning and Managing Layoffs

Planning and Managing Layoffs
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Captain of Aircraft Carrier Pleads for Help as Virus Cases Increase Onboard

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It’s Time to Make Your Own Face Mask

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FOX NEWS: Jack Black dances shirtless in cowboy hats and boots: 'Quarantine Dance'

Jack Black dances shirtless in cowboy hats and boots: 'Quarantine Dance'

Jack Black is spending his time dancing during self-isolation.

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‘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: Are loss of smell and taste key symptoms?

However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.

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Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks

More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers.

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Bristol GP surgery's dances a hit with care home

Staff at Green Valleys Health are dancing every lunchtime to entertain residents next door.

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New top story on Hacker News: Grupeer Suspends Payments to Investors

Grupeer Suspends Payments to Investors
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New top story on Hacker News: Beyond Intelligent Machines: Just Do It (1993)

Beyond Intelligent Machines: Just Do It (1993)
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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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Monday 30 March 2020

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

New top story on Hacker News: Philip Anderson 1923-2020

Philip Anderson 1923-2020
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Use-sound, a React hook for sound effects on the web

Show HN: Use-sound, a React hook for sound effects on the web
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Coronavirus: Free school meals children to get food vouchers

Ministers say the vouchers could be available to families in England as early as Tuesday afternoon.

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Blood test 'can check for more than 50 types of cancer'

The test could help diagnose tumours sooner, often before any symptoms, scientists hope.

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Delay Brexit deadline amid coronavirus, say MEPS

The UK is due to stop following EU rules by the end of 2020 but a group of MEPs say the date should be pushed back.

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Coronavirus: Protecting yourself in a migrant camp

The often unsanitary conditions in refugee and migrant camps, like this one on Lesbos, pose a challenge for residents trying to avoid coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Has the virus brought borders back to Europe?

The BBC’s Gavin Lee took a road trip in Europe's Schengen area to see how free movement has changed.

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How (not) to cut your hair at home

Stuck at home, some people have enlisted their children to help cut their hair.

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Sunday 29 March 2020

New top story on Hacker News: Some Megachurches Are Still Packing in Crowds

Some Megachurches Are Still Packing in Crowds
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New top story on Hacker News: Israeli doctor in Italy says innovative treatments offering hopes of recovery

Israeli doctor in Italy says innovative treatments offering hopes of recovery
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Is now a good time to invest in ETFs?

Ask HN: Is now a good time to invest in ETFs?
8 by r0f1 | 3 comments on Hacker News.
There was a huge drop in all major indices. Is now a good time to invest in exchange traded funds?

New top story on Hacker News: An Ancient Ballcourt in Oaxaca Expands a Sport’s Footprint

An Ancient Ballcourt in Oaxaca Expands a Sport’s Footprint
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Coronavirus: 20,000 former NHS staff return to fight virus, PM says

In a video posted online, Boris Johnson says the UK can get through the pandemic "together".

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The Marvel Spiderman artist teaching children in Ireland to draw

Irish artist Will Sliney is keeping thousands of kids entertained with daily drawing challenges.

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Coronavirus social distancing advice: What two metres looks like

The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like?

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Rob Lawrie, the ex-squaddie, and the girl taken

Rob thought he was helping a refugee girl and her father as they struggled to get to the UK. But he found out it was all a lie.

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Timelapse: The streets of London during the coronavirus pandemic

Have you ever seen the streets of the capital so empty?

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people stealing hospital supplies?

Dr John Wright explains how Bradford Royal Infirmary is preparing for a "tsunami" of Covid-19 cases.

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Coronavirus and sex: What you need to know

All your questions about sex in the time of coronavirus, answered.

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A place that makes you ask the questions that really matter

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt found a visit to Antarctica made him emotional, and ultimately hopeful.

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Coronavirus: The woman behind India's first testing kit

With the first made-in-India kits, the country could hugely scale up testing for the coronavirus.

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'My $60m weight-loss app cured my personal pain'

Victoria Repa has created an app to help people lose weight, an issue she struggled with growing up.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

TUNE IN: Elton John, Mariah Carey and more on 'FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America'

03/29/20 5:54 PM

Coronavirus: Six months before UK 'returns to normal' - deputy chief medical officer

The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.

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The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now

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Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines Through End of April

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The Politics of a Pandemic

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3auIPzx

New top story on Hacker News: Grab your crayons, it’s coloring time

Grab your crayons, it’s coloring time
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Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made.

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Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content.

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Regional connectivity at risk, says airline boss

The head of Loganair, the UK's biggest regional airline, says he will ask the government for help.

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Saturday 28 March 2020

Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral

Have you seen the kitchen 'remix' of the BBC News theme tune yet?

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Coronavirus: Meet the ‘shielded’ enduring 12 weeks of isolation

Some people face months of coronavirus isolation because of medical conditions. How will they cope?

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Coronavirus: The volunteers feeding the NHS

Meet the people who have made it their mission to feed the National Health Service for free.

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Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus

While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal.

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Coronavirus: Six things that are booming in sales

Amid the virus, some retailers are seeing trade collapse, but others are overwhelmed by demand.

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Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder

How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.

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Lockdown, what lockdown? Sweden's unusual response to coronavirus

While swathes of Europe are under lockdown, Sweden is allowing life to go on much as normal.

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Coronavirus: Lessons for lockdown from an Italian family

The Aninnis have been in lockdown in Rome for nearly three weeks. What advice do they have for other families?

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'Memes should be archived in a museum'

People social distancing are sharing memes to feel connected but could they be preserved in a museum?

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Coronavirus ICYMI: Special deliveries, a parrot and hotels

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Trump announces quarantine on New York, parts of New Jersey and Conn. 'will not be necessary;' CDC to issue 'travel advisory'

03/28/20 5:34 PM

Coronavirus: Six things that are booming in sales

Amid the virus, some retailers are seeing trade collapse, but others are overwhelmed by demand.

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Dairy farmers 'could go under' despite milk demand rise

Main UK milk processor Freshways says its price cut was forced by a drop in pub and coffee shop trade.

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