ClubSocial: 2020-03-22

Endresz offers to buy Everest slot for Alligator Blood

Alligator Blood part-owner Allan Endrez believes the economic chaos brought on by the coronavirus could provide an opportunity for him to buy an Everest slot.

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Steve Smith leadership ban ends amid coronavirus limbo

Cricket's hangover from Cape Town has now all but cleared, with Steve Smith free to captain Australia again if called upon.

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Call for national response to ensure medical supplies

An importer of medical equipment says a charter flight is urgently needed to fly in thousands of ventilators, millions of face masks and other supplies.

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BBC NEWS - 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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Quarantine social media to stop it infecting your day

Pre-pandemic studies on heavy Facebook use show it increases rates of depression, anxiety and loneliness.

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Will a 2021 Olympics help or hinder Boomers to field best side?

The decision to move the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 was inevitable and will force changes for every competitor or team but it could pose some problems for the Australian Boomers.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

A man in his 80s have become the fourth person in Victoria to die from Coronavirus.

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Victoria records fourth death as confirmed COVID-19 cases increase by 84

Victoria records fourth COVID-19-related death as confirmed cases surge to 769.

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Sri Lanka’s president pardons war criminal amid coronavirus chaos

Sunil Ratnayake was convicted of blindfolding eight civilians, slitting their throats and dumping their bodies into a sewer. Three of the victims were children.

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Israel obtaining millions of test kits, sends 'hundreds' to Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel - The Jewish state is coming under pressure over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which is likely to be exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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BBC NEWS : 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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BBC NEWS : Dairy farmers 'could go under' despite milk demand rise

Main UK milk processor Freshways says its price cut was forced by a drop in pub and coffee shop trade.

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BBC NEWS - 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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BBC NEWS - '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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BBC NEWS - Coronavirus ICYMI: Special deliveries, a parrot and hotels

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Lights off for Earth Hour as virus cuts global carbon emissions

The coronavirus pandemic has had at least one positive upside, with global carbon emissions temporarily on the wane.

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Holidaymakers flock to tourist hot spots; flout social-distancing regulations

Residents in some of Victoria's most popular tourist destinations are begging holidaymakers to stay at home.

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BBC NEWS - 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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COVID-19 by the numbers: a live snapshot of the coronavirus in Australia

These charts are tracking the progress of COVID-19 in Australia with several updates daily. They will show not just how the virus progresses – but the effectiveness of our response.

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Tokyo organisers considering July 23, 2021 for opening ceremony

The Summer Olympics in Tokyo, postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, will likely open on July 23, 2021, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro makes life-or-death coronavirus gamble

Defying all the experts, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has labelled the virus "a little flu" and said he is personally immune because of his athletic past.

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North Korea Conducts Another Apparent Missile Test

SEOUL - North Korea has conducted another apparent missile test, sending a fresh signal it will not stop developing weapons even amid a coronavirus pandemic.

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BBC NEWS - 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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BBC NEWS - 'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'

When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.

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BBC NEWS - Coronavirus: A college course world wants to study right now

More than one million people have enrolled in a Yale course on well-being. So what's its secret?

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BBC NEWS - South Africa: 'Our children are dying, but President Ramaphosa doesn't care'

South Africa's leader Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of inaction over a spate of child murders.

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BBC NEWS - How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting

The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathiser.

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WA cruise ship crisis looms after more than 70 on docked vessel show COVID-19 symptoms

The West Australian government wants to divert a German cruise liner docked in Fremantle to a military base, after more than 70 passengers and crew onboard showed COVID-19 symptoms.

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‘Time to step up’: Calls for councils to freeze rate rises in the face of COVID-19 crisis

Local Government Minister David Templeman said the state government had already frozen rates, fees and charges and they were simply asking councils to do the same.

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Brisbane parking permits extended to ease pressure during pandemic

The permits will automatically be extended for four months, as parking meters are also switched off.

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Victoria records biggest jump in virus cases as on-the-spot fines introduced

Fines will not be issued to people standing within 1.5 metres of each other.

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WA teachers sigh in relief of early school closures

A WA teacher has praised the government’s decision to finally close schools but warned the decision came too late, as school staff had already walked off the job to avoid being “socially irresponsible”.

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Doctor working with Amazon tribe tests positive for coronavirus

The doctor's infection is the first confirmed case of the virus directly present in an indigenous village.

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‘Time to step up’: Calls for councils to freeze rate rises in the face of COVID-19 crisis

Brisbane parking permits extended to ease pressure during pandemic

The permits will automatically be extended for four months, as parking meters are also switched off.

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BBC NEWS - Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online.

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BBC NEWS - Coronavirus: Stranded in another country

BBC News speaks to some of the people from the UK who have been stranded abroad due to the pandemic.

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A 3D-printed ventilator designed for Spain's coronavirus patients

A team took a week to design an emergency-use ventilator out of 3D-printed parts

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Mets Sale Efforts Continuing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

According to The Athletic, "sports investment bankers say that the team’s adviser, Allen & Co., is still calling around trying to drum up business."

Despite the coronavirus pandemic halting almost all of the sports world—and world at-large—the New York Mets are still up for sale.

According to The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan, "sports investment bankers say that the team’s adviser, Allen & Co., is still calling around trying to drum up business."

The team additionally told The Athletic that its Feb. 10 statement is intact.

“Nothing further than the original statement we put out from Jeff a while back,” a team spokesman wrote in an email to The Athletic on if anything has changed.

On Feb. 10, the team announced that despite a previously possible transaction with current minority owner Steve Cohen collapsing, the club "still intends to pursue a new transaction."

The Wilpons were said to have a $2.6 billion valuation of the team. But as The Athletic notes, a possible sale of the club amid the global pandemic could lead to a discounted price for the club.

In recent years, the Mets’ spending has been limited, following Bernie Madoff’s arrest in December 2008 for running a Ponzi scheme.

At the time of Madoff's arrest, Wilpon and partner Saul Katz had around $500 million invested with the former financial advisor. The Mets owners also settled a lawsuit, based on prior gains from Madoff, forfeiting another $162 million. The fallout meant slashing the team's payroll in half before the 2011 season.

The Wilpon family has owned a majority stake in the team since 1986 and have had full control of the team since 2002.

If the Mets do sell in the coming weeks and months, it will likely be sold amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Currently, per The New York Times, health experts advise giving current business closures and social distancing a month to slow the pandemic, which would allow medical facilities time to roll out mass testing and equip doctors with protective equipment. The spread of the virus, however, is expected to continue well past that.

As of Friday night, there are more than 577,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout the world, causing more than 26,000 deaths. There are more than 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States.

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Report: Mets Sale Efforts Continuing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

'He might have had enough': Cook fears Mitchell could walk away from NRL

The enforced break from the NRL might have some semblance of a silver lining for the embattled Souths recruit.

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Seafood gourmands: Researchers say Neanderthals knew how to fish

The first evidence of Neanderthals feeding regularly on fish and crustaceans point to a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids crucial for brain development.

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Victoria records biggest jump in virus cases as on-the-spot fines introduced

Fines will not be issued to people standing within 1.5 metres of each other.

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BBC NEWS - No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa

South Africa government has introduced stringent measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.

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BBC NEWS - The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

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BBC NEWS - Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.

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BBC NEWS - Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

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BBC NEWS - Coronavirus: How do you cope in a flatshare?

Ella from North London lives with four other people, including someone who is high risk.

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BBC NEWS - Green sea turtles: Vulnerable animal's hatching season draws to close

The green sea turtle is vulnerable to extinction as the climate warms, Australian scientists say.

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FMG slashes FIFO flights by 40 per cent to combat COVID-19 spread

"The iron ore industry and the Pilbara more broadly is the engine room of WA and Australia’s economy and it is our responsibility to make sure we have a healthy, committed workforce that allows us to continue operating during this crisis."

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Supermarkets are not price gouging shoppers during pandemic, says ACCC

The head of Australia's consumer watchdog has assured shoppers that sharp price rises in fruit and vegetables are not an example of price gouging by supermarkets.

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IAG to refund travel policies, defer premiums as insurers prepare relief package

Australia's biggest general insurer will refund travel insurance premiums for holidays that have been cancelled or cut short and allow stricken small businesses to defer their premiums.

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Woodside shelves plans, wipes billions from budget as oil crash bites

Woodside has put billions of dollars of projects on hold and slashed its investment spending by 60 per cent amid the coronavirus crisis and oil price crash.

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Miles underground, sleeping at work: How miners try to dodge the virus

Mining sites would be a perfect breeding ground for COVID-19. But sending employees to work from home isn't an option. For much of the year, it is their home; where they eat, sleep and work in close proximity for weeks at a time.

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The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.

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BBC NEWS : Coronavirus: Supermarkets to get government list of vulnerable people

Chains can access a government database with the names of millions who are most at risk of coronavirus.

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From the Archives, 1982: New star extends universe by 4500 million light years

In 1982, a quasar was discovered 20,000 million light years from Earth, making it the most distant object discovered, shattering the theory that the edge of the universe had been seen already.

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Good Weekend Talks: Portrait of AFL boss Gillon McLachlan in a time of crisis

Listen to Konrad Marshall's intimate profile of Gillon McLachlan followed by a discussion of the AFL chief's handling of the pandemic with senior sports writer Michael Gleeson.

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Sydney at 20 per cent of normal activity as other cities grind to a halt

Sydneysiders have cut their travel to 23 per cent of ordinary levels and Melbourne has cut it to 25 per cent, while movement in cities in lockdown such as Rome has dropped to as low as 4 per cent.

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Queensland pay subsidy call, virus hits transport

Long queues outside Centrelink would be avoided, or at least minimised, if the federal government subsidised wages, says Queensland's treasurer.

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New on Sports Illustrated: NFL Draft to Occur April 23-25 Despite Uncertainty Resulting From Coronavirus

The NFL draft is proceeding as planned on April 23-25, according to a new memo sent out by commissioner Roger Goodell.

The NFL draft will be held April 23-25, commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed in a memo sent to teams on Thursday.

In the memo, Goodell wrote that despite the coronavirus pandemic halting much of the sports world, the league's CEC was "unanimous and unequivocal that the Draft should go forward as scheduled."

"Everyone recognizes that public health conditions are highly uncertain and there is no assurance that we can select a different date and be confident that conditions will be significantly more favorable than they are today," Goodell wrote. "I also believe that the Draft can serve a very positive purpose for our clubs, our fans, and the country at large, and many of you have agreed."

Per Goodell's memo, all clubs should be planning on conducting draft operations outside of team facilities with a limited number of people present.

On Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that a number of the league's general managers were "concerned" that there "won't be enough time for player physicals, gathering psychological testing, getting further verified information about the players" and that some teams might potentially have to conduct the draft from home.

Goodell sent a memo to its clubs on Tuesday evening alerting them that all club facilities will remained closed to all personnel, with limited exceptions.

The NFL draft was originally set to be held in Las Vegas, but it will reportedly now be conducted in a studio setting, according to the Los Angeles Times. The league previously canceled all public events that had been scheduled revolving around the draft.

As of Thursday afternoon, there were more than 512,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide, causing 23,400 deaths. The United States now has the most confirmed cases worldwide, with nearly 81,500 confirmed cases.

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NFL Draft to Occur April 23-25 Despite Uncertainty Resulting From Coronavirus

'Extremely difficult decision': FFA stands down 70pc of staff

The front office of Australian soccer's governing body has been decimated as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Victorian racing resumes after virus scare, with new transport protocols

Racing Victoria has announced fresh transport protocols, as the industry resumed in the wake of jockey Mark Zahra's negative COVID-19 test.

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IAG to refund travel policies, defer premiums as insurers prepare relief package

Sydney at 20 per cent of normal activity as other cities grind to a halt

The Spokesman Tweets: a Closer Look at China's Infowars

Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, lionized as a defender of China by its tightly controlled state media, has recently taken to Twitter to promote the claim that the coronavirus didn't origina

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Isolated Baker hopes Quick Thinker can get the trip in the Tulloch

Murray Baker can't remember the last time he only had two horses in work and hopes Quick Thinker can give him some joy while in isolation in New Zealand

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'Like an ant' studying the universe: Dalio ponders coronavirus economy

Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio is turning to history in an attempt to make sense of what he says is a changing world order in face of rising debts, yawning wealth gaps and now the impacts of the pandemic.

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Hairdresser 'rulings' make a mockery of social distance messaging

This moment calls for a clear, consistent, uncompromising stance on social distancing that admits only the narrowest, most unarguably necessary exceptions.

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Pay dispute ‘very difficult for all players’: Lever

Demon Jake Lever frustrated by public perception that pay dispute illustrates how footy players haven’t fully grasped the magnitude of the coronavirus crisis.

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To all the teachers, with love

If there's one thing home-schooling is teaching us, it's how hard it might be to walk in your shoes.

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Key union pushes for universal income of $740 a week, guaranteed jobs

One of Australia’s largest and most influential unions is calling for both a jobs guarantee and a universal income of $740 a week to be paid to almost everyone else.

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BBC NEWS - Turkey sends secret arms shipments into Libya

BBC Africa Eye investigates secret arms shipments into Libya, and shows how foreign powers are fuelling an ongoing war.

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BBC NEWS : Banks under fire for coronavirus loan tactics

MPs have criticised banks for asking business owners to put their own property up to secure loans.

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BBC NEWS : Coronavirus: What’s behind the great toilet roll grab?

Supermarkets and ethical toilet roll firms have seen soaring demand as customers stockpile due to Covid-19.

March 26, 2020 at 05:30AM

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BBC NEWS : Marini Naturals: The haircare business that reaches 12 countries

Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them.

March 25, 2020 at 05:46AM

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One million Australians to lose their jobs by November

New figures reveal Australia’s unemployment rate will rocket from 5.1 per cent past the 1992 high of 11.1 per cent as quickly as August.

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Hopeful Cummings excited about Godolphin's group 1 chances

Godolphin might not have the favourites for Saturday's Tancred Stakes and Vinery Stud Stakes but Avilius and Asiago could be ready to spring surprises

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FFA urge Olympic bosses to raise Tokyo Games age limit

FFA bosses have urged Olympic chiefs to raise the age limit to under 24 for the Olympic soccer tournament to give players who qualified for Tokyo 2020 a chance.

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'It will be a disaster': Regional doctors warn of coronavirus crisis

Doctors across fire-ravaged southern NSW say they’re facing equipment shortages amid the COVID-19 health crisis, and have criticised state and federal handling of the pandemic.

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Seven confirmed virus cases aboard cruise ship off Fremantle

A cruise ship anchored off Fremantle has seven passengers infected with COVID-19 and the Premier calls on the Commonwealth, Australian Defence Force for help.

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'It will be a disaster': Regional doctors warn of coronavirus crisis

Seven confirmed virus cases aboard cruise ship off Fremantle

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Coronavirus Forces Delay of2020 Olympics

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will be postponed until next year because of the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Tuesday.

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'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'

With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed.

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BBC NEWS : 'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'

With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed.

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BBC NEWS : Could synthetic fish be a better catch of the day?

Start-ups are growing fish "meat" in labs and say it will be competitive with fish from the sea.

March 24, 2020 at 07:08AM

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BBC NEWS - Coronavirus: Reopening the US by Easter 'a beautiful timeline'

President Trump said he was speaking to the Coronavirus Taskforce about when to open the US for business.

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BBC NEWS - Coronavirus: How Covid-19 is denying dignity to the dead in Italy

Funerals have been banned in Italy - robbing many families of the chance to say a final goodbye.

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BBC NEWS - India's poorest 'fear hunger may kill us before coronavirus'

Millions of Indians who rely on daily wages from jobs like cleaning risk running out of money.

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Star Entertainment stands down 90 per cent of staff after casinos shut

The company will be standing down 8100 of its workers due to casino closures mandated by the federal government to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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Donald Trump’s Easter wish may prolong the agony for markets

Donald Trump is taking a big risk with his push to have the US economy up and running within weeks.

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Europe's richest man gains $19 billion in a day as markets surged

It's the biggest trading-driven gain since records began, but luxury-goods mogul Bernard Arnault has also lost more financially than anyone else during the pandemic.

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Talk on an NRL without assets is off the mark, but for how long?

The NRL owns its digital arm, which has been valued at anywhere up to $1 billion, but when it is gone the clubs will have only themselves to blame.

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Border Force points to NSW Health over Ruby Princess debacle

Border Force has laid blame on NSW health officials for allowing a cruise ship to disembark in Sydney with a number of passengers who contracted coronavirus after reporting flu-like symptoms.

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Athletes around the world welcome Olympic postponement

Australian athletes have joined athletes from around the world in expressing relief that the common-sense decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics has been made.

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Star Entertainment stands down 90 per cent of staff after casinos shut

The company will be standing down 8100 of its workers due to casino closures mandated by the federal government to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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Apple doubles down on hardware with new iPad Pro

The 2020 revision sees even more power under the hood, but an operating system that lags behind.

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Spellbinding new series Tiger King is the perfect distraction right now

It's too easy to miss brilliant streaming shows, movies and documentaries. Here are the ones to hit play on or skip.

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Donald Trump’s Easter wish may prolong the agony for markets

Donald Trump is taking a big risk with his push to have the US economy up and running within weeks.

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'Keep myself, my baby safe': Home birth inquiries surge amid COVID-19 crisis

Emma Sears is five months pregnant with her first child and up until three weeks ago, she had never considered a home birth.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Wilder-Fury III Postponed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The third bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder was originally scheduled for July 18.

The third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will not be held on July 18, as previously scheduled, and will instead be postponed to a later date, according to ESPN's Dan Rafael.

Top Rank chairman Bob Arum told ESPN that the parties would look to try and move the fight to the fall.

"You could not guarantee the fighters that the event would take place on that date. We couldn't convince them or ourselves," Arum told ESPN of a possible July 18 fight. "Where were they going to train for it? It just made no sense. You just have to take a step back. How are you going to sell tickets? It's absolutely ridiculous to say the fight is on when the Brits can't even get there."

Less than a week after the pair's second bout, the parties settled on a date for a third fight. In late February, Wilder's trainer, Mark Breland, ended the one-sided fight in the seventh round after Wilder was knocked down twice. Wilder announced that he would not be letting Breland go despite being upset at his camp for throwing in the towel.

The loss was the first in Wilder's career as a heavyweight boxer, who is now 42-1-1 with 41 knockouts. Fury improved his record to 30-0-1 with 21 knockouts.

The first meeting between Wilder and Fury took place on Dec. 1, 2018, which went down as a split draw.

The coronavirus pandemic has practically halted the entire sports world. As of result of its global impact, events such as the NCAA tournament have been canceled, leagues like the NBA, MLB and the NHL have been forced to suspend their seasons and, most recently, the IOC announced that it was postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics until the summer of 2021 at the latest.

As of Tuesday night, there are more than 406,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide, causing more than 18,000 deaths. There are more than 52,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Reaches Agreement to Buy The Forum From MSG Company

An NBA team hasn't regularly played in The Forum since 1999, when the Lakers moved to Staples Center.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has reached an agreement with MSG to buy The Forum for $400 million in cash, the team announced Tuesday.

The news was first reported by the Los Angeles Times' Andrew Greif.

The deal completes a major hurdle in the Clippers' effort to construct a new arena in Ingelwood, Calif., something Ballmer has pushed for since he purchased the team for $2 billion in 2014.

“This is an unprecedented time, but we believe in our collective future,” Ballmer said in a statement. “We are committed to our investment in the City of Inglewood, which will be good for the community, the Clippers, and our fans.”

In early March, ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz reported that the two sides were nearing a deal.

"The Clippers continue to pursue plans to build a state-of-the-art, 18,000-seat basketball arena and entertainment complex in Inglewood and are currently working with the city to successfully complete the comprehensive Environmental Impact Report," the team told ESPN in a statement regarding the prior report.

"We are examining every possible way to resolve our differences with Madison Square Garden Co. regarding our new arena."

MSG acquired The Forum in 2012, but it has dealt with legal battles in recent years, namely as it relates to the Clippers building a new stadium nearby.

In 2017, Los Angeles agreed to a deal with the city in hopes of developing an arena complex just south of the Rams' new stadium.

Per Greif, the deal will also resolve litigation brought by MSG, which attempted to block the Clippers’ proposed privately funded, arena.

The Forum will continue to operate as a music venue until a new Clippers arena is finished, per the official release.

An NBA team hasn't regularly played in The Forum since 1999, when the Lakers moved to Staples Center. The Los Angeles Sparks played in The Forum from 1997 until 2001, when they also moved to Staples Center.

March 25, 2020 at 05:26AM
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New on Sports Illustrated: United States Olympic Committee Urges Postponement of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued a statement on Monday calling for the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

"Even if the current significant health concerns could be alleviated by late summer, the enormous disruptions to the training environment, doping controls and qualification process can’t be overcome in a satisfactory manner," Chair Susanne Lyons And CEO Sarah Hirshland said in a statement. "It’s more clear than ever that the path toward postponement is the most promising, and we encourage the IOC to take all needed steps to ensure the Games can be conducted under safe and fair conditions for all competitors."

The U.S. Olympic Committee is the latest organization to call for postponement of the 2020 Olympics. USA Gymnastics released a statement urging postponement on Monday, following the path of USA Track and Field and USA Swimming.

International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound said on Monday he believes the 2020 games will be postponed past its scheduled opening ceremony in late July.

"On the basis of the information the IOC has, postponement has been decided," Pound told USA Today. "The parameters going forward have not been determined, but the Games are not going to start on July 24, that much I know."

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New on Sports Illustrated: Despite an Empty Venue, Drew McIntyre Is Embracing His Opportunity at 'WrestleMania 36'

Despite the reality of an empty arena, Drew McIntyre is still embracing his chance to earn the world title at 'WrestleMania 36.'

Drew McIntyre gets his shot at carving his name in WWE history when he challenges Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 36 for the most high-profile championship in all of professional wrestling.

Per WWE tradition, McIntyre earned the right for a shot at the world title when he emerged victorious in this past January’s Royal Rumble match. He also eliminated Lesnar from the Rumble, which will forever stand as a career highlight. He celebrated his victory in front of over 40,000 people at Minute Maid Park in Houston and visions of an even grander celebration at WrestleMania—with nearly 75,000 people from around the world packing in to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa—were merely a few short months away.

But the impact of the coronavirus has turned McIntyre’s dream into a stone-cold reality. He will still wrestle Lesnar at WrestleMania, but the match will now take place in WWE’s Performance Center in Orlando in front of an empty venue.

“I’m happy and proud it’s still going ahead,” said McIntyre, hours before his Raw appearance on Monday. “It’s not what I imagined as a kid, with thousands of people. But that moment is still going to happen, and it’s very important that we have WrestleMania and give people an escape in today’s climate.”

Ever since the Royal Rumble, seemingly every reaction McIntyre has had behind the curtain has been captured by WWE cameras, which includes the emotional roller coaster of learning WrestleMania’s status was in jeopardy and then, ultimately, relocated to the Performance Center.

“It’s going to make a very interesting documentary—I’ve already said to the guy producing that this is going to be his Citizen Kane because we’ve had so many twists and turns,” said McIntyre. “When I was in Europe, I heard that ‘Mania may not happen with everything going on, and then with the switch to the PC, and with all the other sports shutting down, I am very proud of WWE for being one of the few places to bring original content to help people take their minds off things.

“I think WrestleMania is going to turn out to be more like WWE presents: Mortal Kombat, which will be a pretty cool scene. But most importantly, everyone is going to be safe and we’ll provide an escape for everyone in the world. This ‘Mania is never going to be forgotten.”

Standing 6’5” and weighing 272 pounds, McIntyre appears to be far more Goliath than David. Upon deeper look, which requires peering into the soul of Andrew McLean Galloway IV, that could not be further from the truth.

Life has thrown curveballs and obstacles at McIntyre, who failed in his first run with WWE due to a combination of youth, arrogance and misfortune. The end of his first run in WWE also coincided with his divorce and the deteriorating health of his mother. He was released without fanfare in June 2014, which doubled as the same point that he said he ceased feeling sorry for himself and vowed to embark on a new pathway toward success.

Two major events served as key moments in McIntyre’s life, ones that have shaped the man he is today. McIntyre lost his mother, Angela Galloway, in 2012. Though it's been more than seven years since her death, a day does not pass without him thinking of the woman who raised him. And he also met Kaitlyn Frohnapfel, developing a bond that led them to marriage in 2016. That is why he is dedicating the match against Lesnar at WrestleMania to his wife and the loving memory of his mother.

“This match is dedicated to my mother and wife,” said McIntyre. “They’re the two most important people in my entire life. My mother instilled that fire in me and taught me to never give up, and my wife has pushed me as a person and helped me fill my potential as a man.”

McIntyre lovingly recalls his mother. She suffered for over 30 years from a rare condition that killed the balance portion of her brain. Doctors recommended that she not have children, which is advice she did not heed.

“She said she’d rather die than not have kids,” said McIntyre. “That’s why I am here, and the same for my brother. I’m not where I am today without my mother. The lessons I learned growing up, I didn’t even realize I was learning. She taught me to never give up. No matter if a doctor tells you that you have a disease only one or two other people have in the U.K, she kept pushing forward and never complained. I still think about her all the time, and I feel her all the time, even in the ring. She’s in my ear, my head and my heart. I would never be here now without her.”

Since WrestleMania is a two-night affair, McIntyre was asked whether his match will take place on Saturday or Sunday. He responded by stating he does not know yet, but remains optimistic that, whichever night the match airs, it is the main event.

“I don’t know where I’m positioned on the card, but I do hope it’s the last match,” said McIntyre. “I think it’s very important that the Royal Rumble winner earns that right to be last in that big title match. Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg is also a big match. I don’t think that’s going to go very long. I saw Roman getting all those tweets after he said, ‘I’m next,’ with people voicing that he didn’t have to win the Rumble to get a title shot. Realistically, he never lost the title, so I think he earned that right.

“Randy Orton and Edge have a more compelling case. Edge has been out for nine years. It’s been so personal, they’re both phenomenal storytellers, and this is an opportunity for creative people to provide some unique content. I’ve seen some of our superstars try things that didn’t work, like walk out and talk to imaginary fans. I don’t know if I’d approach it that way. With Randy Orton and Edge, I guarantee you they’re going to approach it like a movie—and they’ll thrive in that environment. But the title is not on the line, so it’s not quite the main event. This has been a 19-year journey for me, and with Brock being the beast that he is, we’re going to lay into each other. That match should, and I believe will, be last.

McIntyre was asked if he is frightened of traveling or performing during the virus, as well as if the pros of holding WrestleMania outweigh the cons.

“There are necessary safety precautions in place by WWE, and WWE is doing everything possible to make sure we are following all the recommended CDC guidelines,” said McIntyre. “And the Drew Galloway, Drew McIntyre way has never been the easy way, from situations out of my control, situations I caused myself, and now the situation that the world is going through together.”

In the same manner he learned from his mother, McIntyre will not be complaining about the hand he, WWE, or the world has been dealt. He is embracing his opportunity, undeterred that WrestleMania will not be held in front of thousands of people at a football stadium in Tampa. Or that it will take place in an empty arena while the world continues to protect itself from coronavirus.

“I’m going to tell my story at WrestleMania—I am David, but when I kick it into gear, I’m Goliath,” said McIntyre. “My journey in wrestling and life has prepared me to be the number one guy in WWE. The world is now being presented with this difficult situation, and I am the guy to carry the load for WWE.

“It’s not what I pictured, but I’m very proud to represent during this time and keep a positive message for everyone. We’re going to keep pushing forward as long as we can, as long as it’s safe, to keep entertaining everybody. And this isn’t just my moment. This is a moment for all wrestling fans to have together.”

Justin Barrasso can be reached at JBarrasso@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @JustinBarrasso.

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