(CNN) — In a spot of good news, several koalas who were injured in bushfires in Australia in 2019 have been re-released into the wild. One of the most famous of the group is Anwen, a female whose photos went viral due to the severe nature of her burns — they covered 90% of her
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: At least 2,790,986. Global deaths: At least 195,920. Most cases reported: United States (890,524), Spain (219,764), Italy (192,994), France (159,495), and Germany (154,545). The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins
Virtual travel experts have created a new four-day virtual holiday, for anyone to experience two of the Arctic’s most anticipated experiences from the comfort of your own home! The new virtual holiday travels to the region of Northern Sweden around Lulea where guests will join a tour of the Arctic Bath, the new floating hotel
The world’s BIGGEST DJ kept the party going during quarantine on Thursday … with Shaquille O’Neal hosting a virtual DJ sesh from his house … and he had some major guests tuning in!! The 7’1″ NBA legend — AKA DJ Diesel — put his skills on the 1s and 2s to the test for his
Cartier kicks off 2020 with the new Maillon de Cartier. It looks watchmakers are increasingly focusing their efforts on creating interesting bracelets for both their men’s and women’s novelties. Debuting as a Limited Edition Cartier collection, the new Maillon de Cartier twists Cartier’s classic link design into a compellingly versatile women’s watch which pulls its
It’s a strange time for the cruise industry, with all their ships currently out of operations and cruise agents concentrating on rebooking or refunding passengers who should be enjoying their floating holidays now and in the near future. In the midst of the crisis, stories of hope have emerged, showing how the cruise industry is
Books, puppies and her beauty routine are helping her through isolation As much as the phrase “Celebs, they’re just like us!” gets thrown around, the truth is…they’re usually not. If social media has shown us anything, it’s that a lot of celebrities—with their wealth and privilege—can pretty much do anything. From throwing a two-year-old a
Netflix’s new reality series Too Hot To Handle features a competition between ten hot singles at the beautiful Casa Tau resort in Punta Mita, Mexico. Its premise is to promote meaningful romantic connections between the contestants. The kicker is that sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited. If rules are broken, it results in a reduction of all
SPOILER WARNING: Do not read on unless you’ve watched the series finale of Will & Grace. Will & Grace said goodbye — again — in their second series finale on Thursday night. The final episode featured two reunions; Karen Walker (Megan Mullally) and her ex-husband Stan (who remained unseen) and Will Truman (Eric McCormack) and his ex-fiancé
By now, if you’re a parent (or even if you’re not), you’ve probably seen the myriad posts of THINGS YOUR CHILD CAN DO FROM HOME! Your children’s school(s) may have posted or sent out links upon links to virtual field trips, tours, activities, and much, much more. You may be sick of it all or
Charities are hoping that this weekend’s 2.6 challenge will bring in millions of pounds for organisations struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organised by the Mass Participation Sports Organisers group and supported by organisations including the Charities Aid Foundation and the Institute of Fundraising, the challenge calls on people of any age to come up
Getty Images More than 88 million individuals received a stimulus check from the IRS in the last three weeks, according to data from the federal agency. The Treasury Department and the IRS have distributed a total of $157.9 billion in so-called Economic Impact Payments. The federal government began depositing the cash into taxpayers’ bank accounts
United Airlines planes, including a Boeing 737 MAX 9 model, are pictured at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, March 18, 2019. Loren Elliott | Reuters Masks or other face coverings on Friday became mandatory for United Airlines‘ flight attendants, a measure aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus. The flight attendants’ labor union is urging
Standfast & Barracks was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade 2020, on Monday 20 April 2020. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and other organisations who excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. They are the highest official UK awards for British businesses. Standfast & Barracks
Dominican artist and author Rita Indiana has shared a music video for her new song “Como un Dragón.” It marks the lead single from her forthcoming album Mandinga Times. The colorful sci-fi visual was directed by longtime Rita Indiana collaborator Noelia Quintero. Watch it below (via The FADER). “This first single is a good introduction
Source: American Express Credit card issuer American Express posted a 76% drop in first-quarter profit on Friday, as it set aside $2.6 billion to cover potential losses stemming from the coronavirus outbreak. The pandemic has hammered the global economy, pushing companies to layoff employees by the millions. That, in turn, could weigh on credit card
[embedded content] The first Prestige 420 in Asia is the star of a new video that was shot in Thailand and produced by Asia Yachting, which represents the French builder in Hong Kong, Macau and five Southeast Asian countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Asia Yachting staged the Asia premiere of the Prestige
In the Netflix movie Extraction, Chris Hemsworth plays a highly skilled mercenary named Tyler Rake. About 20 minutes into the film, he actually kills a guy with a rake. You’d think this absurdity might inspire a moment of levity, but no. There is no room for anything remotely diverting or even human in this bleak,
Collage by Lizzie Gill (Images: Courtesy of Nasser Nouri, Salma Abdelaziz, Sebastiaan Knoops, and the author) I had always viewed becoming a mother as perhaps the least extraordinary thing a woman could do. This was not to say that I didn’t want to have children—I did very much—but I was wary of the consequences, of
When it comes to evaluating the financial performance of top movies, it isn’t about what a film grosses at the box office. The true tale is told when production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs collide with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from VOD to DVD and TV. To get close to that mysterious end
Among President Donald Trump’s most dangerous methods of responding to the coronavirus outbreak has been his passion for hyping unproven COVID-19 treatments, suggesting that drugs like hydroxychloroquine are a panacea for the deadly virus even as medical experts insist otherwise. “What do you have to lose? Take it,” Trump said about the anti-malaria drug in
The Charity Commission has set out guidance to help charities facing difficult financial decisions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The regulator said it had produced the guidance because it understood that many trustees, particularly those at smaller charities, were having to cope with “serious financial challenges that will have a major effect on
Steven Eisman, senior portfolio manager at Neuberger Berman. Katie Rooney | CNBC Renowned investor Steve Eisman said Thursday U.S. banks are an attractive investment following the coronavirus-induced market sell-off. “I actually think long-term, the best cyclical play out there are the very large banks,” Eisman, senior portfolio manager at Neuberger Berman, told CNBC’s “Fast Money.”
Ontario is beautiful, vibrant and ignites all the senses. A trip to the province can tick off several Canada’s signature experiences, with the world-renowned Niagara Falls, Canada’s historic capital city Ottawa and the bright and bustling city of Toronto, all in its realm. Travellers to Ontario are in search of a cosmopolitan city, once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Taylor Swift has slammed Scooter Braun and her ex-label Big Machine Records, calling their decision to put out a new live album of Swift performances, “shameless greed.” T-Swift has been publicly feuding with Braun since 2019, when his company Ithaca Holdings purchased Big Machine Label Group, including the master recordings of Swift’s first six albums.
Adding to the virtual flood of ‘Things to do and what to buy whilst quarantined’ is this extensive list of in-home libraries, ideal for every avid learner and self-declared bookworm. Why settle on the periodic availability of public libraries and bookstores, when you can have one in the comfort of your own mansion. Offering much
Fans of Parks and Recreation might have had enough of their beloved series — because they’ve seen every episode multiple times! And during these uncertain times, it’s hard not to imagine how your favorite characters of yesterday would handle something as frightening as the coronavirus shutdown. You’re about to find out. If you’ve been aching
There is a very clear illustration of who Tyler Rake is as a person versus Extraction’s primary antagonist (played by Priyanshu Painyuli) in the way in which they treat the young and innocent around them. While the film’s villain takes no issue with kids being tossed off rooftops in one scene, Rake not only spares
COVID-19 has claimed another victim. Rapper Fred the Godson has passed away due to complications from the novel coronavirus on April 23. He was just 35 years old. South Bronx rapper Fred The Godson is dead at the age of 35 after a battle with COVID-19, according to his many friends who are mourning the
The BBC telethon aiming to raise millions of pounds for charities affected by the coronavirus pandemic is due to take place tonight. The three-hour long Big Night In, which is the first joint project between BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief, will offer music performances, entertainment, competitions and celebrity appearances from 7pm. The government