March 2020

Coronavirus: Government expert defends not closing UK schools

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The government’s chief scientific officer, Sir Patrick Vallance, has been explaining why the government is not yet closing schools or cancelling mass gatherings to stem the spread of coronavirus. Earlier, former health secretary Jeremy Hunt called the government’s decision not to cancel big public events to tackle coronavirus “concerning”. However Sir Patrick said the government […]

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Drops Secret ‘Hamilton’ Song Just When We Need It Most

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Lin-Manuel Miranda dropped a secret track from his smash Broadway musical “Hamilton” Thursday to provide a “little peace of mind” in these dark times. The song offered a bit of light as Broadway went dark Thursday. The Great White Way will remain shuttered until at least April 12. “Hamilton’s” opening In Los Angeles was also postponed for the

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F1 cancels season-opening Australian GP amid virus concerns

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MELBOURNE, Australia — As thousands of fans queued to get into the Australian Grand Prix, seemingly unperturbed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Formula One teams and drivers were packing up to leave. The rapid spread of the virus left organizers with little choice Friday but to cancel the season-opening race, particularly after McLaren withdrew because

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For Trump, a New Crisis and a Familiar Response: It’s China’s Fault, and Europe’s

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WASHINGTON — President Trump’s 30-day suspension of all entry into the United States for most Europeans, his most significant step yet in the halting effort to combat the coronavirus, accelerates his long-brewing divorce from many of America’s traditional allies. His White House address on Wednesday night was cast in distinctly “America First” terms, seeming to

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Pandemic increasingly takes over daily lives, roils markets

Finance /

SEOUL, South Korea — The coronavirus pandemic has taken over daily lives around the globe, overwhelming hospitals, shuttering schools and offices, halting U.S. presidential campaign rallies and world sports while increasing fears about the financial toll. The intensifying spread of COVID-19 beyond Asia has dashed hopes about a quick containment, even with travel and social

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Stephen Fry Issues Inspirational Call For Kindness Amid Coronavirus Crisis

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Stephen Fry called for feuds to be forgotten and strangers to be smiled at in an inspirational rallying cry for kindness amid the coronavirus pandemic. In the British actor’s appeal on Twitter, he proposed that “when the final whistle is blown we can go back to being mean and beastly.” “Agreed?” he asked on Thursday.

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How Biden’s Victory in Michigan Points to Trouble for Trump in November

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Joseph R. Biden Jr. didn’t just win the Michigan primary this week. The turnout and demographic patterns of voters, from African-Americans in Detroit to affluent suburbanites to working-class white voters in rural areas, provided evidence of a broader Democratic coalition than the party mobilized in 2016, a powerful warning shot to the Trump campaign. In

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