Like many people who contract COVID-19, said a New Jersey–based doctor treating people with the virus, the patient was struggling to breathe. Every day the doctor checked a list of names to see if she was still alive. Her breathing tube gradually became clogged with “thick, brown secretions.” Her body was “breaking down” with each
The 99-year-old war veteran who is raising money for NHS charities by walking laps of his back garden has raised more than £14m, smashing the record for a single fundraising campaign on JustGiving. Captain Tom Moore, who will celebrate his 100th birthday on 30 April, initially set out to raise £1,000 for NHS Charities Together
CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 12 of 30. If you’ve used the same password
As I sit down to ‘attend’ Monty Halls’ virtual travel journey of Australia’s Coral Coast, I have mixed emotions. You see, I was meant to be in this exact destination this month. Viewing what I’m missing out on is surely some form of torture. But I had a choice: indulge (sort of) my love of
The Royal Opera House has opened the doors to a new virtual classroom by launching a brand-new programme of free home-learning opportunities for children and young people to encourage their creativity. Championed by former Royal Ballet Principal Darcey Bussell, this unique series of home learning activities has an exciting range of content for every age
Halloween is here early with Escape Virtual Rave-A-Thon, thanks to Insomniac. For the fifth weekend in a row, the events promoter has invited artists to their headquarters in Los Angeles to entertain us and play some truncated sets, with us in the comfort (and safety) of our own homes. Last night, Yultron, Kendoll, BONNIE X CLYDE,
You’ve got hair on your ears, unruly sideburns are all over the place, and you’re starting to struggle every morning just to make your hair look straight. If you’ve been staying at home for self-isolation, then you’re probably due for a haircut. Yeah, you’re probably not trying to impress anyone with your dashing looks right
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended as early as March 4 that the public should maintain “social distancing”. This is to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and protect themselves and each other from other potential illnesses. The World Health Organization declared the pandemic a week later, and based on the CDC,
Pedestrians pass a JPMorgan Chase & Co. bank branch near the New York Stock Exchange in 2018. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase says it has closed more small business relief loans than any other bank, but it still has a huge mountain of applications from business owners who are now in limbo.
Located in the heart of central Mitte, Germany’s Bebelplatz public square by the State Opera House, the stylish high-end Hotel de Rome honors the life of creative director, fashion designer, artist, photographer, and caricaturist, Karl Lagerfeld with an exhibition of 20 intimate portraits by Daniel Biskup. Unveiling the series the handpicked portraits throughout the hotel’s
Exclusive Good luck trying to score Leonardo DiCaprio, Drake or Michael Rubin‘s All In Challenge fan experiences … the competition is $TIFF!!! Leo, Michael and Ellen DeGeneres actually hold the top 3 spots in the top 10 fan experiences … meaning they have the most entries, as of Friday afternoon. Michael, the 76ers partner who
Taylor Swift returned to the stage tonight for Lady Gaga’s big Together at Home benefit concert—and she gave one of her most intimate public performances ever. The singer did her first live performance of her new song “Soon You’ll Get Better”—a track about her own feelings watching her mother battle cancer. The sentiment is wholly
Why Others Are Worried But I’m Not Some of the Cast I saw at least one friend (who also loves the source material) point out that he was worried that Timothee Chalamet was too young to be Paul. Then, he immediately contradicted himself by pointing out that at the beginning of the book, Paul is
Alia Shawkat appeared to drop by for a visit with friend Brad Pitt! The actress was spotted riding her bike out of Brad’s gated community in Los Feliz, CA. Alia Shawkat, 31, and Brad Pitt, 56, still appear to be spending time together! The Transparent star hopped on her bike for some exercise and fresh
Charities can claim Gift Aid on tickets sold to cancelled events if supporters decide against asking for refunds, HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed. The guidance comes as thousands of charities face having to refund customers due to attend events cancelled in the wake of social distancing measures imposed to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Book now or wait it out that’s the question for summer travel in 2020. halock Maybe a few weeks ago the performing arts camp for your kids and the guided white-river rafting trip for you and your spouse seemed like the perfect summer plan. But if you’re among the growing number of workers who’ve been
Foreign workers are seen outside their dormitory room at Cochrane Lodge I, which was declared as an isolation area on April 16, 2020 in Singapore. Singapore government reported a record of 447 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on April 15, 404 of which are cases linked to the foreign worker dormitories, bringing the country’s total to
Sabi Phagura catches up with mental health sufferer, campaigner, and author Mark Simmonds (Mental Health Mark – as seen on ITV’s This Morning) to share some of his tips to get through this uncertain time. Infectious disease outbreaks like the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be incredibly frightening. And while we need to stay informed, we
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Monique Coleman says there’s a perfectly good explanation why her old Disney Channel costar, Zac Efron, didn’t join in on a big broadcast sing-along … the almighty Wi-Fi signal. We talked to the ‘High School Musical’ alum — who was one of the former child stars in the hit DC
Tudor Black Bay Chrono S&G. Photography by LongFei The chronograph is one of two important complications for all watch brands, cutting across price points and segments. The other one is the dual time or GMT function, but that is a story for another issue. When it comes to the chronograph, there are quite a number
In these past few years, people have realized the importance of staying fit and healthy. However, some people need a push and regular motivation to keep themselves at par. And that’s when the role of fitness trainer or mentor comes in. Although most of the fitness trainers can only teach, assist, or monitor their clients
Too Hot To Handle shows why today’s hook-up Tinder culture is all around terrible. Many singles long for the days of having to call or text your crush but now most are stuck with the angst of having to swipe left or right. Netflix had a huge hit when it released Love is Blind whose goal
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled early plans on Friday to give $500 million to Canada’s arts, sports and cultural sectors as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic — but exactly who will benefit remains to be determined. The minister said he’s got an array of entertainment industries in mind, among them non-profits, national sports organizations, television
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The Charity Commission has warned charities to be on their guard against fraud and cyber crime during the coronavirus pandemic. The regulator said police had reported an increase in coronavirus-related scams and it was issuing an alert to help charities avoid falling victim to criminals. It said all charities, but particularly those providing services and
andresr/Getty Images This week was supposed to include Tax Day, when personal income taxes are traditionally due. Instead, it marked a different big milestone: the beginning of the coronavirus stimulus payments. Now, Congress has updated its timeline on when subsequent rounds of payments can be expected. Here’s the latest, according to the House Ways and
Nick Simonite Today’s new reality of travel bans and social distancing has had a crushing impact on the hospitality industry. And while many hotels remain shuttered, a handful of properties across the US and around the world are staying open for essential travelers and those displaced on the road in addition to anyone looking to
LondonHouse Chicago is one of the participating hotels. The Buy Now, Stay Later initiative gives travel enthusiasts around the world the opportunity to support their favourite hotels and resorts by purchasing hotel bonds. As the hospitality industry faces unprecedented challenges, a group of hospitality professionals have teamed up to spearhead an international initiative called Buy
Henry Grimes, the legendary multi-instrumentalist and poet who worked alongside some of the biggest names in American jazz, has died, as WBGO reports. His wife Margaret Davis Grimes confirmed the news to the Jazz Foundation of America, according to reporter Nate Chinen. Grimes passed away from complications related to COVID-19; he was 84 years old.
Jim Hackett of Ford Motor speaks at an event during the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Jan. 14, 2018. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ford Motor shares dropped about 5% after the automaker warned that the coronavirus has significantly impacted its first-quarter performance, including a 15.7% drop