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Idlib

Syrian ceasefire critical to combating coronavirus

By Stephanie NebehayGENEVA (Reuters) - An immediate nationwide ceasefire is needed across Syria to enable an "all-out-effort" to stamp out the coronavirus and prevent it from ravaging a beleaguered population, the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Tuesday.Prisoners and millions of displaced people, especially…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Giphy

Here’s a List of All the Skills You Can Learn for Free While Social Distancing

Due to social distancing, many of us have more free time now than we have ever had before. While there’s absolutely no pressure to be out here writing the next bestseller, it’s nice to have something to do other than eat all of your snacks and watch approximately 9,000 hours…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Greta Thunberg

News24.com | Greta Thunberg says she ‘likely’ had new coronavirus

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said Tuesday that it was "extremely likely" that she had contracted the new coronavirus, after experiencing several symptoms following a trip to central Europe."Around ten days ago I started feeling some symptoms... I was feeling tired, had shivers, a sore throat and coughed," the teenage…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Polestar 2

Polestar starts production of Polestar 2

DAMIEN O'CARROLL/FOOTAGE SUPPLIEDPolestar is rolling out its sexy Polestar 2 to directly take on Tesla's extremely successful Model 3.Polestar has begun production of the Polestar 2, it's all-electric performance fastback. A nice post-isolation present, maybe? The Polestar 2 will have a 78kWh battery, enough for around 470km of range, powering…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Be Evil

Major Acquisition Gives The World’s First Green Ride-Share Another Edge

With Uber and Lyft already suffering under the massive pressure of lawsuits, CO2 footprints, unhappy drivers and now, coronavirus threats, one innovative new startup is forging full-speed ahead with global expansion plans and a new acquisition that promises it major new market share. Last week, Facedrive Inc. (TSXV: FD), the first…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Old-Age Poverty

Diseases Are Bad. Government-Forced Shutdowns Are Often Worse.

However high the death rate of the COVID-19 coronavirus becomes, the governmental response to the threat will be even more dangerous. If the current blockade of economic life continues, more people will die from the countermeasures than from the virus itself. In a short time, the basic supply of everyday goods will…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Stalingrad

Terrence McNally, Tony-Winning Playwright, Dies at 81 of Coronavirus Complications

Terrence McNally, a four-time Tony Award-winning playwright, died on Tuesday of complications from the coronavirus. He was 81. McNally, a lung cancer survivor who lived with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, won back-to-back Tony Awards for his dramas “Love! Valour! Compassion!” (1995) and “Master Class” (1996). He also earned Tonys for…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Liam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher DEMANDS an Oasis reunion with estranged brother Noel and admits he CRIED over feud

Liam Gallagher has demanded an Oasis reunion with his estranged brother Noel to raise cash for the NHS, as the rocker admits he misses his sibling 'terribly'.The 47-year-old musician took to Twitter on Tuesday to reiterate his wish that Noel, 52, reunite with him onstage to raise charity funds in…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Jean-Claude Juncker

EU agrees to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia

The EU has agreed to open accession talks with two countries with a view to them joining the bloc. Ministers from member states gave the green light to negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia on Tuesday. The two countries have been candidates since 2005 but progress has stalled amid opposition…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Elon Musk

Tesla buys oversupplied Chinese ventilators, sends them to Los Angeles

Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company. Powered by its own proprietary technology, Mashable is the go-to source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe. ©2020 Mashable, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mashable, MashBash and Mashable House are among the…

bubmagMarch 24, 2020

Syrian ceasefire critical to combating coronavirus

Here’s a List of All the Skills You Can Learn for Free While Social Distancing

News24.com | Greta Thunberg says she ‘likely’ had new coronavirus

Polestar starts production of Polestar 2

Major Acquisition Gives The World’s First Green Ride-Share Another Edge

Diseases Are Bad. Government-Forced Shutdowns Are Often Worse.

Terrence McNally, Tony-Winning Playwright, Dies at 81 of Coronavirus Complications

Liam Gallagher DEMANDS an Oasis reunion with estranged brother Noel and admits he CRIED over feud

EU agrees to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia

Tesla buys oversupplied Chinese ventilators, sends them to Los Angeles

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