March 2020

A disconnect between Trump and health officials on virus

WASHINGTON — Whom to believe on the coronavirus threat — the president saying one thing or the public health officials standing beside him and saying something a little different? President Donald Trump’s breezy talk Tuesday of a virus that’s “got the world aflutter” contrasts with the gravity and caution conveyed by federal scientists as Americans

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Sophie Turner On Why She ‘Hated’ Joe Jonas And The Jonas Brothers

Sophie Turner loves her husband Joe Jonas now, but there was a time when she absolutely despised the Jonas Brothers.  The “Game of Thrones” actor opened up about why she and her friends used to hate the music group for Elle magazine’s April cover story. Apparently, it all came down to warring boy bands. “My

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Facebook ‘rethinks’ plans for Libra cryptocurrency

Image copyright Getty Images Facebook is reportedly rethinking its plans for its own digital currency after resistance from regulators. It is now considering a system with digital versions of established currencies, including the dollar and the Euro, according to Bloomberg and tech site The Information. The Libra Association, which Facebook founded to create the currency,

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Waive Fees for Coronavirus Tests and Treatment, Health Experts Urge

“If you’re going to get tested for coronavirus, and you’re getting a battery of tests and doctor bills, then the government should pay,” said Representative Ro Khanna, Democrat of California. “If we’re overinclusive and end up paying for a few people we shouldn’t have, that’s fine. It’s worth it to have everyone incentivized to get

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Fed Makes Emergency Rate Cut as Markets Tremble Over Coronavirus

The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates on Tuesday in an extraordinary attempt to contain economic fallout from the coronavirus, with policymakers voting unanimously for their biggest single cut — and first emergency rate move — since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. “The virus and the measures that are being taken to contain it

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Lizzo Joins Her Mom For A Sweet Dance Routine While Visiting Family In Detroit

Lizzo isn’t the only person in her family who has moves.  The singer/rapper shared a sweet video on Instagram Monday showing her dancing in a white bath towel alongside her mother, Shari Johnson-Jefferson, who’s wearing a matching white bathrobe.  “Been in Detroit [with] family,” Lizzo captioned the post. “This makes me smile. Hope u smiling too.” 

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Coronavirus: Hand sanitiser rationed at chemists as sales surge

Image copyright AFP Image caption Some stores have run out of hand sanitisers as people prepare for the virus spreading Hand sanitiser sales are being limited at pharmacy chains as fears over the coronavirus have boosted demand. Boots and LloydsPharmacy both said they are restricting the products – which can help to prevent the spread

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