World News Reports: March 2020

Coronavirus: How it’s affecting young people’s mental health

The coronavirus crisis is having a huge impact on young people with existing mental health conditions.

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Jay Blades: From repairing lives to hosting TV hit The Repair Shop

Jay Blades, host of BBC One's surprise hit The Repair Shop, never aimed for a career on screen.

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Big splash: The world's largest designer of water parks

Geoff Chutter is the founder of Whitewater West, the world's largest water park design firm.

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How Dua Lipa and The Weeknd are bringing the 80s back… again

The 1980s are once again influencing some of the world’s biggest artists like Dua Lipa and The Weeknd.

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Las domadoras de leones de Egipto dominan el negocio

en Español
Circuses, Women and Girls, Family Business, Lions By BY DECLAN WALSH from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2UOz3St

$30 Million in Illegal Drugs Seized From Cross-Border Tunnel in San Diego, U.S. Says

U.S.
Drug Abuse and Traffic, Border Barriers, Smuggling, Immigration and Emigration, Organized Crime By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UyBfhU

Las domadoras de leones de Egipto dominan el negocio

By BY DECLAN WALSH from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2UOz3St

$30 Million in Illegal Drugs Seized From Cross-Border Tunnel in San Diego, U.S. Says

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UyBfhU

‘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

‘Never Thought I Would Need It’: Americans Put Pride Aside to Seek Aid

U.S.
Unemployment, Food Banks and Pantries, Labor and Jobs, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) By BY CARA BUCKLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Uygm6p

Human Rights Group Says Two U.S. Strikes Killed Somali Civilians

World
Civilian Casualties, Terrorism, United States Defense and Military Forces By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dFYDSa

Hellmut Stern, 91, Dies; Violinist Returned to Germany After Fleeing

Arts
Deaths (Obituaries), Classical Music, Holocaust and the Nazi Era By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2R0fBku

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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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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Coronavirus' 'minimum wage heroes'

Hear from the people on low wages who are taking a risk to keep the country running.

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Coronavirus: How a professional deep clean is carried out

Specialist cleaning services are being inundated with requests to disinfect buildings during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Playing classical music for South Korea hospital patients

Musicians in South Korea have played a classical music concert for coronavirus patients.

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Coronavirus Spreads in Veterans’ Home, Leaving ‘Shuddering Loss for Us All’

U.S.
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Nursing Homes, Veterans By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dLIbQg

Coronavirus Spreads in Veterans’ Home, Leaving ‘Shuddering Loss for Us All’

By BY ELLEN BARRY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dLIbQg

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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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

Alison Roman’s Seder Table

Food
Passover, Cooking and Cookbooks, Quarantines By BY ALISON ROMAN from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3aGXqIB

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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Coronavirus: Airport handlers at risk of collapse

Aviation services companies are calling on the government for urgent assistance due to the pandemic.

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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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Coronavirus: The good that can come out of an upside-down world

There are reasons to believe the world may emerge from this upheaval enhanced, writes Matthew Syed.

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'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales

How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business.

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Coronavirus: What should you do if you are stuck abroad?

The government has outlined plans aimed at bringing stranded Britons home.

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Trump’s Virus Defense Is Often an Attack, and the Target Is Often a Woman

U.S.
Women and Girls, United States Politics and Government By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dCNjWW

Listen to the Call: Bullock and Trump Discuss Testing

U.S.
Governors (US), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Tests (Medical) By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JDppgp

Keep It Simple, Albany. This Is No Time for Budget Games.

Opinion
Budgets and Budgeting, Politics and Government, State Legislatures By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3bE75zo

Congress Just Spent $2 Trillion on Coronavirus Relief. It’s Eying More.

U.S.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (2020), United States Politics and Government, United States Economy, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Layoffs and Job Reductions By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dMluM7

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

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JDppgp

Keep It Simple, Albany. This Is No Time for Budget Games.

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3bE75zo

Congress Just Spent $2 Trillion on Coronavirus Relief. It’s Eying More.

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dMluM7

Joe Diffie, Grammy-Winning Country Music Star, Dies at 61

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2JkWpK6

Joe Diffie, Grammy-Winning Country Music Star, Dies at 61

Obituaries
Country Music, Grammy Awards, Deaths (Obituaries), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2JkWpK6

‘Group of Local Vigilantes’ Try to Forcibly Quarantine Out-of-Towners, Officials Say

U.S.
Quarantines, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2w1wgNm

‘Group of Local Vigilantes’ Try to Forcibly Quarantine Out-of-Towners, Officials Say

By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2w1wgNm

The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now

Arts
Movies, Television By BY JASON BAILEY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3aENJKk

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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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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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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The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now

By BY JASON BAILEY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3aENJKk

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

Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines Through End of April

U.S.
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Shutdowns (Institutional), Protective Clothing and Gear, Medical Devices, Ventilators (Medical) By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xAyFig

The Politics of a Pandemic

Opinion
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Presidential Election of 2020, News and News Media, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Epidemics, Quarantines By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3auIPzx

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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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?

March 29, 2020 at 05:41AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ULYiVd

Coronavirus ICYMI: Special deliveries, a parrot and hotels

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

March 29, 2020 at 05:49AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JoAtO0

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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How Much Should the Public Know About Who Has the Coronavirus?

By BY THOMAS FULLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WXgZIB

How Much Should the Public Know About Who Has the Coronavirus?

U.S.
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantines, Privacy By BY THOMAS FULLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WXgZIB

Mike Longo, Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator, Dies at 83

Arts
Deaths (Obituaries), Jazz, Bahai (Religious Sect) By BY STEVE SMITH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3bztjCN

Raving to the BBC News theme tune goes viral

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

March 29, 2020 at 05:14AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bK1doD

Coronavirus: Things will get worse, PM says in letter to Britons

Writing to all UK households, Boris Johnson warns measures to combat coronavirus could get tougher.

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Alex Salmond's accusers 'devastated' by court verdict

A jury found the former first minister not guilty on 12 sexual assault charges, while another was found not proven.

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Bob Weighton turns 112: The times and life of the world's oldest man

Bob Weighton, from Hampshire, turns 112 today. What has the world's oldest man lived through?

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SNP urges UK government to 'hit pause' on Brexit due to coronavirus

The party says UK ministers should focus on the coronavirus pandemic and seek to extend the transition period.

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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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Mike Longo, Jazz Pianist, Composer and Educator, Dies at 83

By BY STEVE SMITH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3bztjCN

Figuring Out Home Schooling in the Age of Coronavirus

U.S.
Education (K-12), Families and Family Life, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Income Inequality, Laptop Computers, Parenting By BY FRANCESCA DONNER AND CORINNE PURTILL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2wyDbhn

Tornado Strikes Jonesboro, Ark., Causing Injuries, Official Says

U.S.
Tornadoes By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3bzrbuU

Analyzing the Patterns in Trump’s Falsehoods About Coronavirus

U.S.
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), United States Politics and Government, Medicine and Health By BY LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33TkAsh

Price Gouging Complaints Surge Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

U.S.
Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Attorneys General By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3apGSob

A Silent Spring Is Saying Something

Opinion
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantines By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/39t7hQt

Un ejército de costura cose mascarillas para Estados Unidos

en Español
Masks, Protective Clothing and Gear, Sewing, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Textiles, Social Media, Shortages, Volunteers and Community Service, Handicrafts By BY DAVID ENRICH, RACHEL ABRAMS AND STEVEN KURUTZ from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2ULO9Ia