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Month: March 2020

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Google says it’s not publishing a national-scale coronavirus site anytime soon after Trump announcement

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(CNN)Google will not be publishing a national-scale website for coronavirus testing anytime soon, contrary to claims made by President Donald Trump during a Friday news conference. Verily’s statement sharply contrasts with Trump’s remarks Friday in the White House Rose Garden. “I want to thank Google,” Trump said. “Google is helping to develop a website. It’s going to be very quickly done, unlike websites of the past, to determine whether a test is warranted and to facilitate testing at a nearby convenient location.” The comment appeared to be a reference to…

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Coronavirus: What happened this week

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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Catalan police officers stand guard outside Igualada, which is in lockdown Elsewhere across the continent, normal life for millions was put on hold as schools and universities closed in Austria, Portugal, France, Denmark and Norway. Gyms, restaurants, nightclubs, libraries and museums also shut in some countries. Spain became Europe’s worst-affected country after Italy, following a steep increase in deaths. It declared a state of emergency and placed four towns in Catalonia in lockdown. Even the Real Madrid football team were quarantined. Image copyright Getty…

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Sport Relief appeal raises more than 40m

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He hosted the fundraiser alongside Paddy McGuinness, Alex Scott, Emma Willis, Rylan Clark-Neal, Oti Mabuse, Maya Jama and Tom Allen. Sport Relief trip moved over coronavirus worries How coronavirus is hitting entertainment events Sport Relief had raised a total of £40,540,355 for charitable causes by the end of the live show. Some of the money raised this year will go to projects dealing with challenges caused by the coronavirus. Image caption Stephen Fry and David Walliams in ‘Killing Steves’ Other pre-recorded segments included a celebrity boat race that saw teams…

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Chinese Astronomers Use ChangE-4 To View 40 Meters Below Surface Of The Moons Far Side

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More than a year after landing on the far side of the moon, China’s Chang’E-4 (CE-4) spacecraft continues to unravel lunar secrets, this time allowing astronomers a glimpse 40 meters (130 feet) below the surface of the moon in an attempt to understand its geological architecture. On January 3, 2019, CE-4 landed on the eastern floor of the Van Kármán crater, near the Moon’s south pole, making it the first spacecraft to successfully touch down on the far side of the moon. Just two days after landing, its rover Yutu-2…

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Rudy Gobert is donating $500,000 to help people affected by the coronavirus

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(CNN)Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to be diagnosed with coronavirus, is donating $500,000 to assist people affected by the virus and related closures. The suspension of the NBA season due to coronavirus isn’t just affecting players and fans, it’s having a sizeable impact on the pay of thousands of hourly employees at arenas across the United States. Vivint Smart Home Arena employs more than 800 part-time workers who handle food service, security, guest services and more. Besides basketball games, the arena hosts concerts and other public events. Four concerts…

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Costco Is Reportedly Changing Its Food Court Rules For Non-Members

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Bloomberg/Bloomberg/Getty Images Costco’s Food Court Will Reportedly Only Serve Members Soon, So Eat Up ASAP By Lara Walsh Feb. 25, 2020 If you don’t have a Costco membership, your days of nomming on cheap hot dogs, pizza, and churros are limited. According to a new report, Costco’s food court will reportedly only serve members in just a few weeks — so I’d take full advantage of wallet-friendly food runs while you still can. Elite Daily reached out to Costco for confirmation of the reports, but did not hear back by…

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Coronavirus: What it does to the body

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The coronavirus, officially called Sars-CoV-2, can invade your body when you breathe it in (after someone coughs nearby) or you touch a contaminated surface and then your face. It first infects the cells lining your throat, airways and lungs and turns them into “coronavirus factories” that spew out huge numbers of new viruses that go on to infect yet more cells. At this early stage, you will not be sick and some people may never develop symptoms. The incubation period, the time between infection and first symptoms appearing, varies widely,…

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Applebee’s Is Selling 25-Cent Chicken Wings, So Grab The Ranch

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Courtesy of Applebee’s Applebee’s 25-Cent Wings Deal Is Back For March 2020, So Get Hungry By Lara Walsh March 10, 2020 After a bit of a hiatus, Applebee’s 25-cent wings deal is back for March 2020. Fans of the franchise might remember that back in October, the chain temporarily rolled out a mouthwatering promo on its boneless fried chicken wings. Luckily, you can again head to your local Applebee’s and order as many discounted wings as you want while the deal is going on. If you need a refresher, here’s…

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Netflix and Disney to shut down productions due to Covid-19 but Frozen sequel to arrive early to streaming

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Disney chief says animated film will provide fun and joy during challenging period while company halts production on live-action movies Walt Disney will fast-track the release of the Frozen sequel to its streaming platform in a bid to spark fun and joy during the coronavirus outbreak, while at the same time joining US streaming giant Netflix in shutting down some of its productions. The company said on Friday that Frozen 2 would be available on its digital streaming platform Disney+ from Sunday in the US, three months earlier than scheduled.…

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This New PB&J Slush At Disneyland Comes Topped With A Doughnut

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@weknowdisney/Instagram Disneyland’s New Peanut Butter & Jelly Slush Is A Magical Take On A Classic By Lara Walsh March 11, 2020 The happiest place on earth is turning a classic lunch into a new drink offering. Disneyland’s new Peanut Butter and Jelly Slush is the twist on the sandwich that no one saw coming — and according to numerous people who’ve tried it, the concoction is actually delicious. In addition to the complementary flavors of grape and peanut butter, the refreshing new slush promises to satisfy your sweet tooth with…

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US adds UK and Ireland to coronavirus travel ban

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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMike Pence: US to suspend all UK travel The US is to extend its European coronavirus travel ban to include the UK and Republic of Ireland. The ban will begin at midnight EST on Monday (04:00 GMT Tuesday), Vice-President Mike Pence announced. President Trump’s travel ban on 26 European countries – members of the Schengen free movement zone – came into force on Saturday. Mr Pence also announced that free coronavirus testing would be provided for every American. “Now it’s all systems…

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