Internet platforms vow joint effort to stem virus misinformation The large US internet platforms have pledged a joint effort to root out misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic and to promote "authoritative content" about the crisis.
Internet platforms vow joint effort to stem virus misinformation The large US internet platforms have pledged a joint effort to root out misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic and to promote "authoritative content" about the crisis.
White House seeks $850B economic stimulus for virus response The White House asked Congress Tuesday to approve a sweeping emergency stimulus package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Egypt locks down major Red Sea tourist resort Egypt locked down Tuesday the Red Sea resort of Hurghada where a German tourist died of new coronavirus earlier this month as it battles the spread of the disease.
Wazni and ABL agree to open certain branches of banks Wazni and ABL agree to open certain branches of banks
Wazni and ABL agree to open certain branches of banks Wazni and ABL agree to open certain branches of banks
Egypt cuts dividends tax, lowers industrial gas price to soften impact of coronavirus Egypt on Tuesday lowered the price of natural gas for industrial use to $4.
Wall St dips again after biggest rout since 1987 Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Tuesday, a day after recording their biggest tumble since the crash of 1987, as efforts to contain the rapidly spreading coronavirus wreak havoc on the global economy.
Don't jump the gun Before euphoria grips the Lebanese, they are advised to hold their horses. Some facts are in order: Oil or gas, if found, will usually take an average of three to seven years before it reaches production.
Don't jump the gun Before euphoria grips the Lebanese, they are advised to hold their horses. Some facts are in order: Oil or gas, if found, will usually take an average of three to seven years before it reaches production.
COVID-19: We will come through this together The upheaval caused by the coronavirus – COVID-19 -- is all around us.
What next for European football? UEFA's decision to postpone Euro 2020 for 12 months Tuesday buys European club football some time to decide how to proceed, but extremely difficult decisions lie ahead on how, if and when to finish the season.
What next for European football? UEFA's decision to postpone Euro 2020 for 12 months Tuesday buys European club football some time to decide how to proceed, but extremely difficult decisions lie ahead on how, if and when to finish the season.
French Open delayed amid coronavirus outbreak - organizers The French Open tennis tournament has been postponed until Sept 20-Oct 4 amid the coronavirus outbreak, organizers of the season's second Grand Slam said Tuesday.
Kevin Durant tests positive for coronavirus Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has tested positive for coronavirus, the Athletic reported Tuesday, less than a week after the global outbreak prompted the suspension of the NBA season.
Brady leaving Patriots, says 'football journey' is elsewhere Tom Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ championship dynasty over the past two decades, is poised to leave the only football home he has ever had.
Season-opening Australian Grand Prix in chaos as McLaren pulls out McLaren pulled out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix Thursday after a team member tested positive for coronavirus, throwing the race into chaos.
Virus grounds rockers, Broadway streams From helping others cope, to sheltering in place, to canceling events, the entertainment industry has found various ways to respond to the spread of the coronavirus
Virus grounds rockers, Broadway streams From helping others cope, to sheltering in place, to canceling events, the entertainment industry has found various ways to respond to the spread of the coronavirus
Met Opera tenor, mezzo sing opera from flat Joyce DiDonato and Piotr Beczala performed 90 minutes of excerpts Massenet’s “Werther” Sunday, streamed live on DiDonato’s Facebook and Instagram pages
Facing life without entertainment There’s binge-watching galore, of course, and devotees of opera and art are being treated to special live streams and virtual tours. Museums have joined a social media movement started by the Museum of the City of New York to offer art and other imagery using the hashtag #MuseumMomentofZen
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson released from hospital Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, were released from an Australian hospital on Tuesday, five days after they were diagnosed with the new coronavirus, media reported.
Virus spells ruin for sex workers Amid concerns over the new coronavirus, the world’s supposedly oldest profession is suffering a sudden slump
Virus spells ruin for sex workers Amid concerns over the new coronavirus, the world’s supposedly oldest profession is suffering a sudden slump
Brazil orders Rio beach-goers home Anyone hoping to escape wall-to-wall coronavirus coverage with a day at the beach can forget about it in Rio de Janeiro, where authorities armed with megaphones blared out messages Monday ordering everyone home.
Facebook gives WHO free ads in battle with coronavirus misinformation Facebook Inc will provide free advertisements to the World Health Organization (WHO) as it seeks to ensure users are not misinformed about the virus, its risks and how to react to it, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday.
Sequins, skin and politics as Rio carnival opens Rio de Janeiro kicked off its annual carnival parades Sunday in a swirl of glitter, sequins and barely covered skin, an over-the-top spectacle that this year is packed with political commentary on Brazil's far-right government.
Powered by hydrogen, Hyundai's trucks aim to conquer the Swiss Alps Hyundai's hydrogen-powered 18-tonne trucks are set to hit the roads in Switzerland next month as the South Korean automaker looks to establish a case for its zero-emissions technology in a low carbon world.
'Green favela' fights to live sustainably in Brazil At first glance, it looks like any other shantytown in Brazil: a precarious jumble of tin-roof shacks and shoddy streets.
