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More than 200,000 people worldwide have now died from the COVID-19 virus and there are more than 2.8 million confirmed cases according to Johns Hopkins University. It comes after the number of fatalities in the US
The US COVID-19 death toll has surpassed 50,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. BBC News reports more than 3,000 deaths came in the last 24 hours, and there are now over 870,000 confirmed cases na
A leading disinfectant producer has issued a strong warning not to use its products on the human body after US President Donald Trump suggested they could potentially be used to treat coronavirus. Reckitt Benckiser
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis want you to raise a glass for a good cause. The celebrity couple announced that they will be selling "Quarantine Wine" in aid of those suffering because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
15-time Grammy winner debuted her song "Good Job" during CNN's Global Town Hall to address the latest questions and concerns in the fight against COVID-19. Key says the tune was originally written months ago to hon
US President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of an “injection†of disinfectant into a person infected with coronavirus as a coronavirus deterrent at the White House daily briefing today. Bill Bryan, a De
Whitney Houston is headed back to the big screen in a feature film about the singer’s life that took her to the heights of fame but ended in drug addiction and tragedy. Taking its title from one of Houston’s bi
Netflix has seen subscriber numbers surge this year, as lockdowns around the world keep people at home where they want to be entertained. Almost 16 million people created accounts in the first three months of the y
The United Nations has warned the world is at risk of widespread famines "of biblical proportions" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News reports the Head of the World Food Programme David Beasley says urgent
US President Donald Trump announced he will be placing a 60-day pause on the issuance of certain immigration green cards in an effort to limit competition for jobs in a U.S. economy wrecked by the coronavirus. Trum
The cast of the hit TV comedy “Friends†have offered six fans the chance to join them for their upcoming reunion show, which will raise funds for those worst-affected by the coronavirus epidemic. “The One Whe
The International Olympic Committee says the financial impact of postponing the Summer Games by a year is still being worked out, noting that Japan and the IOC were responsible for their respective share of the costs in
The US is monitoring intelligence that North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, is in grave danger after a surgery, according to a US official with direct knowledge. Kim recently missed the celebration of his grandfather
Warner Bros. is delaying a batch of theatrical releases including “The Batman†and “The Sopranos†prequel “The Many Saints of Newark.†The studio says that “The Sopranos†film will be pushed from S
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has come under criticism for joining protesters demanding that restrictions on movement introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus be lifted. Bolsonaro has clashed in recent week
There are now more than 2.4 million COVID-19 infections worldwide, with more than 166,000 deaths. The US now has 766,212 cases and 40,905 deaths. A further 449 deaths in UK hospitals have been confirmed, bring
Scammers are sending 18 million hoax emails about COVID-19 to Gmail users every day. Google says the pandemic has led to an explosion of phishing attacks in which criminals try to trick users into revealing persona
A man wearing a police uniform went on a shooting rampage as he drove around the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, killing 13 people, including a police officer. Officials said the suspected shooter was also dead.
One World: Together At Home concert that is currently underway is being touted as the largest virtual gathering of major artists since Live Aid in 1985. #SuperM , the only K-POP act that took part in the online
Taylor Swift postpones Lover Fest and reminds fans to stay home. Over the last several weeks, artists have been cancelling and postponing their tours as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While this pr
