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Musician Christopher Cross calls coronavirus ‘possibly the worst illness I’ve ever had’

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(CNN)Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross revealed on social media that he tested positive for coronavirus. “I’m not in the habit of discussing medical issues on social media,” Cross said Friday on Facebook and Instagram. “But I do so in hope this will help other people to understand how serious and how contagious this illness is.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christopher Cross (@itsmrcross) on Apr 3, 2020 at 8:00am PDT “For those of you who still do not believe the COVID-19 virus is real, or think it is…

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These Harry Potter-Themed Zoom Backgrounds Will Transport You To Hogwarts

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Warner Bros. Pictures The 10 Best ‘Harry Potter’ Zoom Backgrounds To Add Some Magic To Your Hangouts By Daffany Chan Updated: March 25, 2020 Virtual conferencing tools make it easier to stay connected while practicing social distancing during the spread of coronavirus. Many people are using Zoom to tune into their workplace or classroom and stay on top of things this spring. If you’re looking to add a personal flair to your video calls and impress your coworkers, you can add a unique backdrop to your conference room. Here are…

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One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack

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In May 2019, WIRED joined the One Free Press Coalition, a united group of preeminent editors and publishers using their global reach and social platforms to spotlight journalists under attack worldwide. Today, the coalition is issuing its eighth monthly “10 Most Urgent” list of journalists whose press freedoms are being suppressed or whose cases demand justice. Here’s April's list, ranked in order of urgency: 1. Last year he endured 16 days in Evin prison for his tweets and was released on bail. 2. Philippines)Editor facing potential detention arrested again March…

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One Of Darwin’s Theories Of Evolution Is Proven True. Here’s How That Can Protect Endangered Species

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More than a century after his death, researchers have proved that one of Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution is true. Now, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests that a subspecies may be considered the early phases of speciation, or the evolution of one animal to a new species. Laura van Holstein, a PhD student in Biological Anthropology at St John’s College, University of Cambridge, analyzed data gathered over centuries by naturalists from around the world in an effort to understand more fully the role of subspecies in evolution. A…

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Men are more dangerous to other road users than women, new study shows

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(CNN)Male drivers are more dangerous to other road users than their female counterparts, a new study published Monday shows. The researchers looked into six vehicle types — bikes, cars/taxis, vans, buses, trucks and motorcycles — and found that men were more dangerous to other road users in five out of the six categories. Male car and van drivers were twice as dangerous to others as women per kilometer driven. This is even higher among truck drivers, at four times, and male motorcyclists posed more than 10 times the risk that…

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Pete Davidson’s Exes Are Hanging Out Together Now! – Perez Hilton

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OMG did they start a club or something?? It seems two of Pete Davidson‘s exes have now crossed paths — which, if you think about it, given the sheer number of famous women in Hollywood he’s dated recently, was bound to happen sooner or later. Though we are a little surprised it happened during the current health crisis… However, Kaia Gerber and Margaret Qualley didn’t just meet — they are apparently now friends! The Marc Jacobs model and the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood star were spotted hanging out on Tuesday despite the call…

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The Same Artist Who Made People Cry With Her Good Boy And Black Cat Comics Just Released A New One With A Bunny

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The thing is that many people think they’re short-lived, low maintenance, cage-bound animals, so they must be good “starter pets,” akin to hamsters or goldfish. But the reality is quite different. Rabbits need a lot of exercise and can’t stay in a cage for long periods of time. They also need to learn to use a litterbox — which takes patience — and since they’re prey animals, they usually don’t like to be picked up by humans; they prefer to remain in control, with their feet on the ground. some…

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Simone Biles’ Reaction To The Olympics Getting Postponed Was So Emotional

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picture alliance/picture alliance/Getty Images Simone Biles’ Reaction To The 2020 Olympics Postponement Was So Emotional By Lara Walsh April 1, 2020 Simone Biles is sharing her thoughts on the recent postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics. On Monday, March 30, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the Summer Games will be pushed back a year and run from July 23 through Aug. 8, 2021, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Considering this is only the fourth time in modern history the IOC has changed the timing of the Olympic games,…

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Andy Warhol: Take a virtual tour around the Tate Modern exhibition

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From silver wigs to immigration forms, let the curators of the Tates Warhol exhibition take you up close and personal with the mythical artist Didnt get a chance to see the Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/apr/06/andy-warhol-take-a-virtual-tour-around-the-tate-modern-exhibition

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These Greys Anatomy Zoom Backgrounds Will Put You Right In The Middle Of The Drama

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ABC These ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Zoom Backgrounds Will Take You To Seattle Grace Hospital By Daffany Chan April 5, 2020 One of the easiest ways to add a personal touch to your video chats is to use a virtual background. There are plenty of backdrops you can use to replace your real surroundings, and if you’re a fan, you have a ton of iconic images and settings from the long-running medical drama to choose from. These Zoom backgrounds are the perfect way to spice up your next call with your pals.…

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