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Thai king leaves 'harem' lockdown for 20,000-mile trip home
New York Post - 14 Apr 2020 20:12
The king of Thailand left the safety of his luxurious lockdown with a harem of 20 women — to pick up his wife in Switzerland and then take a 20,000-mile trip to their homeland for a national event, according to reports...
My worst moment: Fran Drescher and the brief moment she was almost a regular on the TV show 'Fame'
Chicago Tribune - 14 Apr 2020 17:30
Singing off-key got Fran Drescher the role; singing on-key got her fired.
Man expecting to get $1,700 stimulus check finds millions in bank account
New York Post - 14 Apr 2020 17:05
An Indiana man expecting a $1,700 stimulus check received a windfall instead from the feds — over $8 million deposited, albeit briefly, to his bank account. Charles Calvin, a volunteer firefighter in New Chicago, said ...
How to stream Adventure Time online around the world
GamesRadar - 14 Apr 2020 18:55
Fancy a visit to the Land of Ooo? Look no further - here's how to stream Adventure Time online
39 most absurd lines from Trump's off-the-rails press briefing
CNN - 14 Apr 2020 16:33
After a weekend without a daily coronavirus task force press conference -- and a huge New York Times piece excoriating his handling of the crisis -- President Donald Trump came out roaring on Monday, blasting the media a...
'Better Call Saul' Review: Masterful 'Bad Choice Road' Sets Up a Season-Capping Standoff
IndieWire - 14 Apr 2020 04:25
Once your elevated heart rate has finally subsided, let's talk about what led to that jaw-dropping showdown.
ITV Royal Documentary Explores Queen Elizabeth's Experiences During World War II
Variety - 14 Apr 2020 14:05
U.K. broadcaster ITV has commissioned a documentary exploring how Queen Elizabeth II's experiences during World War II shaped her monarchy. Produced by the BBC Studios Documentary Unit, the one-hour documentary, entitled...
China tightens Russian border checks, approves experimental coronavirus vaccine trials
Reuters - 14 Apr 2020 05:05
China has approved early-stage human tests for two experimental vaccines to combat the new coronavirus as it battles to contain imported cases, especially from neighbouring Russia, the new "front line" in the war on COVI...
Putin says Russia has 'a lot of problems' and 'certainly can't relax' when it comes to coronavirus
The Week - 14 Apr 2020 04:51
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave a blunt assessment of how his country is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. During a televised video conference with senior government officials, Putin said Russia has ...
Haftar forces suffer string of defeats in battle for Tripoli
Al Jazeera English - 14 Apr 2020 16:10
Libya's internationally recognised gov't makes gains, capturing seven towns from Haftar's control in the past two days.
Hospitals must provide medical workers N95 masks daily under Cuomo edict
New York Post - 14 Apr 2020 05:18
All hospitals are required to provide medical workers at least one N95 mask per day upon request under a new directive issued Monday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office -- as the debate rages over whether there's still a short...
'Killing Eve' Season 3 Premiere Draws 1.1 Million Total Viewers Across BBC America & AMC
Deadline - 14 Apr 2020 15:30
The third season of Killing Eve, starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, got off to a solid start, averaging 1.1 million viewers across BBC America and AMC in its Sunday premiere, 424,000 of them in the adults 25-54 demograp...
PopSockets Pop-Up Phone Grips Are On Sale for $5
Wired - 14 Apr 2020 14:00
They're an easy way to hold your phone, can act as a kickstand, and are half-off with free shipping right now.
Florida Deems WWE an 'Essential Business' During COVID-19 Outbreak
Complex - 14 Apr 2020 04:00Fears Of A Meat Shortage Are Rising. The Reality Is Far Less Worrisome.
Forbes - 14 Apr 2020 19:00
Slaughterhouse doors are closing across the country. What's the actual chance of a nationwide meat shortage?
G7 backs debt moratorium for poor countries if G20 creditors, Paris Club join
Reuters - 14 Apr 2020 16:39
Group of Seven (G7) finance officials on Tuesday vowed to continue to act as needed to combat the coronavirus pandemic and stabilize the global economy, and threw their support behind a push to provide temporary debt rel...
Trump Responds to Reports About His Incompetence by Flying Into a Self-Pitying Rage at Press
Slate - 14 Apr 2020 04:08
He even brought his very own propaganda reel.
Fox News' Bret Baier Pushes Back On Donald Trump Claim Of 'Total" Authority Over States: "By The Constitution, You Can't Do That"
Deadline - 14 Apr 2020 23:44
Fox News’ chief political anchor Bret Baier pushed back on President Donald Trump’s claim that he had “total” authority over states’ decisions on whether to lift coronavirus stay at home orders and reopen their...
'She's perfect for this:' Inside Florence Schelling's ascent to becoming a GM
ESPN - 14 Apr 2020 16:48
The 31-year-old became the first female GM of a top-level men's team, SC Bern.
Russia's Foreign Minister Rejects Suggestion of Using the Pandemic to Expand Political Influence
Time - 14 Apr 2020 16:44
Russia sent military medics to Italy and Serbia as coronavirus infections and deaths increased in the regions
Obama to endorse Biden's 2020 presidential campaign: sources
Reuters - 14 Apr 2020 16:44
Former U.S. President Barack Obama will finally endorse his vice president Joe Biden's presidential campaign on Tuesday, according to two people familiar with the matter, in an effort to bring the Democratic Party togeth...
15 countries, 16 people. How workers are coping with the pandemic
CNN - 14 Apr 2020 16:43
- The world hasn't seen a recession this bad since the 1930s. The recovery is far from certain