Y NOW – 4/17/2020
The latest on the global spread and response
Virus frontline struggles: Doctors playing God in PH
With a limited number of intensive care rooms and ventilators, the doctors at Manila’s San Lazaro Hospital are burdened with horrific judgements.
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Filipino migrant couple die of COVID-19 in US days apart
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Ellen Adarna admits new romance
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How thousands mourn a virus whistleblower
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Pippen said he was fired him from Chicago Bulls role
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Understanding social class in the Philippines
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VideoSlums in the Philippines capital remain crowded despite COVID-19 lockdown
Slums in the Philippines capital, Manila, remain crowded despite the country’s COVID-19 lockdown.Footage filmed on April 15 shows large groups of San Nicolas residents tightly packed into small living areas.
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VideoCows wander around ghost city in the Philippines due to COVID-19 lockdown
A herd of cows were seen walking along the deserted streets of a neighbourhood in the Philippines due to the coronavirus lockdown.Footage shows the animals trudging along in single file in Baguio City on April 5 during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown.Residents heard the unusual “moos” of
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VideoCOVID-19 curfew violators punished to waddle down street in the Philippines
This is the bizarre moment curfew violators in the Philippines were punished by being forced to waddled around their neighbourhood in a squatting position. Seven men were caught out and about during COVID-19 curfew hours in Antipolo, Rizal on Saturday (April 11), breaking rules for residents to stay
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VideoFire guts residential area amid COVID-19 lockdown in the Philippines
Around 40 families lost their homes after a fire broke out in a residential area in Delpan, Manila, on Wednesday morning (April 15).This tragic event has unfolded amid the Philippines nationwide lockdown in efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.According to local media, the cause of the blaze is
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VideoCurfew violators in the Philippines forced to watch film about coronavirus
Curfew violators in the Philippines were gathered at an empty basketball court by authorities to make them watch a movie as punishment.Twenty-five offenders were caught out and about during the curfew hours at Las Pinas City on Monday night (April 13).In the video, the violators were seen seated in plastic
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The virus is about to hit banana supplies next
The coronavirus pandemic may limit supplies of bananas in Asia. Growers in the Philippines said overseas shipments may drop by nearly 40% this year amid the virus outbreak.
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VideoLocals dance with coffin as bizarre COVID-19 deterrent in the Philippines
This is the bizarre moment funeral home workers in the Philippines were seen carrying an empty coffin while dancing to warn people of what might happen if they break the quarantine policy during the coronavirus pandemic.Onlooker Jepoy Francisco said that the death-care workers wanted to give a lighthearted
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We Can’t Let the Virus Infect Democracy
We have to be careful that the measures we are taking to tackle this global crisis don’t bring about another one
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VideoKind neighbour feeds stray cats going hungry during COVID-19 lockdown in Manila
This is the heartwarming moment stray cats were fed after being seen roaming around a deserted street in the Philippines during the coronavirus lockdown. In the video, local resident and animal lover Robi Carillo brought cat food outside when he went out to get food supplies for himself and his family on April 5. He found the cats gathered at an unfinished building in Mandaluyong City in Metro Manila and called out to them to have some lunch. He said: “I will never be tired of doing this because I feel that the cats are waiting for me everyday even though it is dangerous to go outside. Someone needs to take care of them so that they don’t go hungry.” The Philippines has implemented strict lockdown measures to delay the spread of COVID-19.
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VideoFilipino car mechanic makes ventilator by himself to help with the shortage during coronavirus pandemic
A mechanic in the Philippines turned his automobile repair shop into a mechanical ventilator workshop during the coronavirus lockdown. Noel Abad, 63, from Cebu City said that he wants to help with the shortage of ventilators in hospitals because of the growing number of COVID-19 patients. His son, Earnswel Abad took a video of the machine created by his father. Its main component is a manual ambu bag attached to a machine to create the mechanical ventilator. Earnswel said that his father had been cited by different organisations in the Philippines before for his innovations in metal works since he started the business in 1987. He said: “Hospitals are running out of mechanical ventilators so we managed to turn a manual ambu bag ventilator to a mechanical one. “This will be finalised soon after sourcing out the needed parts from hardwares stores that are still open. I hope they can provide us with what we need.”
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VideoFilipino newlyweds win longest kiss contest after five-minute-long smooch
More than 50 couples at a mass wedding held at a small town in the Philippines joined in with a game of the “longest kiss” at the ceremony’s reception. In the end, a young couple was able to out-smooch the others after about five minutes of kissing. The winning couple took home a cash prize worth 5,000 pesos ($100). The mass wedding happened at a gymnasium in the Municipality of Echague in northern Isabela province on February 20. It was organised by the local government to help couples who have little budget to get married.
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VideoPhilippines street sweepers dance to keep their spirits up during COVID-19 lockdown
Street sweepers in the Philippines dance together to warm up for another day of work – keeping the city clean during the coronavirus pandemic. Mercy Perez Dalida, 50, one of the street sweeper in Mandaluyong City said that they want to cheer up each other now that the streets have become empty because of the coronavirus lockdown. She said: “We still work the night shifts together and you have no one to talk to because we are assigned to our areas to clean. In the daytime, when we see each other in the morning we do a little activity to socialise.” Street sweepers are deemed essential workers in the Philippines so they continue with their work despite the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown.
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VideoCathedral in the Philippines holds Easter service despite national lockdown
Despite a government lockdown in the Philippines, Catholic worshippers visited St. Peter’s Cathedral in Quezon City to pray on Easter Sunday (April 12). A Easter procession was conducted, with effigies of holy figures being brought in a pickup truck, and priests and other worshippers praying and worshipping alongside the congregation of vehicles.
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Tycoon Sy Urges Restart of Philippines as 1 Million Jobs Cut
The Philippines should gradually reopen the economy and allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity to save jobs, according to SM Investment Corp’s Teresita Sy-Coson.
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Philippine Central Bank Chief Ready to Cut Key Rate Below 3%
The Philippine central bank is ready to cut its policy rate to below 3% to support an economy reeling from a “once in a lifetime crisis,” according to Governor Benjamin Diokno.
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VideoPhilippines devotees self-flagellate and pray on Good Friday
The Bishops of Manila suspended services for Good Friday and Easter for the duration of the lockdown, which began in mid March. Nevertheless, many devotees defied the lockdown and flocked outside of churches to pray. Those who whipped and flagellated themselves, said they believed it would grant salvation from their sins on Good Friday. The Catholic Church has expressed disapproval of these self-punishments as misinterpretations of faith, saying prayers and sincere repentance are enough to commemorate the observance of Lent, but devotees believe the rites will cleanse away their sins, cure illnesses and even grant wishes. The Philippines health department confirmed a total of 4,076 confirmed coronavirus cases and a 203 deaths as of Friday morning.
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PHOTOS: Filipino Catholics mark Holy Week in lockdown
Despite government quarantine measures making gatherings illegal to curb the coronavirus outbreak, some Filipino Catholics take part in religious rites this Holy Week, defying orders to stay at home. Most religious celebrations have been cancelled in the Philippines after the government ordered a lock of Luzon to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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China under mounting pressure over virus origins
China on Thursday came under mounting pressure over the coronavirus pandemic from Western powers led by the United States, which said it was probing whether the virus that has infected more than 2.1 million people actually originated in a Wuhan laboratory. The new focus on China’s role came as the world wrestles with a crisis that has killed more than 140,000 people and created historic jobless numbers, with Britain, Japan and New York extending lockdown measures. President Donald Trump, who initially downplayed the illness whose US death toll has shot past 30,000, has been attacking China for weeks and appeared to gain support after a videoconference among leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized democracies.
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Everything on the table to attack virus’ economic damage: IMF
The severe economic crisis ignited by the coronavirus pandemic requires the rapid deployment of every available financial lifeline to help countries survive, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday. The uncertainty about the health emergency and the extent of the economic damage have driven governments and development lenders to rollout new and accelerated aid vehicles, in the hopes of preventing an even more dire impact. With over two million cases worldwide, the overall death toll approaching 140,000, and nearly 4.4 billion people subject to some degree of lockdown, COVID-19 has brought much of the global economy to a standstill.
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‘First Blood’ actor Brian Dennehy dies aged 81
Brian Dennehy, the versatile Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor known to wider audiences for blockbuster movies “First Blood” and “Romeo + Juliet,” has died aged 81. Dennehy passed away from natural causes not related to coronavirus at his Connecticut home Wednesday evening, with his wife Jennifer and son Cormac by his side, his agent said in a statement to AFP. “Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife Jennifer, family and many friends,” tweeted daughter Elizabeth, also an actress.
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Gauff suffered depression before Wimbledon breakthrough
Teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff revealed Thursday that she suffered depression as a 14-year-old, just before her history-making Wimbledon breakthrough. Gauff said she struggled with her mental health after being constantly touted as the sport’s next big thing and even hailed as a new Serena Williams. “Throughout my life, I was always the youngest to do things, which added hype that I didn’t want,” Gauff told the ‘Behind the Racquet’ website.
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US virus job losses hit 22 mn as Trump eyes restart
Job losses from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States reached 22 million on Thursday, government data said, as President Donald Trump vowed to unveil plans to re-open the world’s largest economy. The new weekly unemployment claims data from the Labor Department indicates US employers purged 5.2 million jobs last week, a massive number brought about by business shutdowns and movement restrictions ordered to stop the virus’s spread.
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Celine Dion salutes ‘heroic’ workers in pandemic fight
Canadian singer Celine Dion has posted a heartfelt thanks to the “heroic” workers on the frontline in the coronavirus fight, and urged her fans to respect stay-at-home orders. The video shot in the superstar’s kitchen — two versions, in English and in French — had more than 2.5 million views across her social media feeds as of mid-morning Thursday. Dion went on to list “health care professionals, first responders, social workers and essential services providers” such as grocery store staff and delivery workers, saying: “We cannot thank all of you enough.”
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Danes sing for queen’s 80th birthday despite virus
Danes turned out on Thursday to wish their popular Queen Margrethe a happy 80th birthday, singing for her across the country at noon and waving red-and-white Danish flags, despite semi-confinement. Grand festivities were cancelled due to the new coronavirus, but Danes of all ages stood on balconies, in the streets, in parks and their apartments to join in a song for the queen, respecting social distancing rules, in images broadcast live by Danish television DR. The queen, dressed in a mint green skirt suit and her silver hair tied up in a chignon, watched on television, seated on a couch in her Fredensborg palace, north of Copenhagen, where she is self-isolating.
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My So-Called Life cast enjoy ‘heartfelt and overdue’ virtual reunion
Jared Leto was missing from the reunion.
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Kristin Davis tapped to host new TV dating show
The new dating show has a pregnancy twist.
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Chilean author Luis Sepulveda dies of virus in Spain
Best-selling Chilean writer Luis Sepulveda has died at a hospital in northern Spain some six weeks after testing positive for coronavirus, his publishing house said on Thursday. “The writer Luis Sepulveda has died in Oviedo,” said a statement by Barcelona-based Tusquets, adding it “deeply regretted his loss”. Best known for “The Old Man Who Read Love Stories”, Sepulveda was exiled from Chile in 1977 by the Pinochet dictatorship and travelled extensively before settling in Europe in the 1980s.
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South Korea ruling party wins big parliamentary majority
South Korea’s left-leaning ruling party won a landslide election victory, results showed Thursday, after the coronavirus pandemic turned the political tide in President Moon Jae-in’s favour. Just a few months ago Moon was threatened by scandals over power abuse and sluggish economic growth, while critics called his dovish approach towards North Korea unrealistic. Koreans’ confidence in Moon’s administration was boosted by his so-called “coronavirus diplomacy”, including recent phone calls with at least 20 national leaders, said Minseon Ku, a politics scholar at Ohio State University in the US.
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Noah Cyrus ‘hid from the world’ due to sister Miley’s fame
Noah Cyrus has opened up about her experiences with online abuse in a new interview with Tmrw magazine.
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Ellen Pompeo ‘thinking about’ coronavirus-themed episode of Grey’s Anatomy
The medical drama is known for broaching timely subjects and social issues in its scripts.
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Boy George asks fans to pray for his mum following hospitalisation
Boy George has taken to Twitter to ask his fans for support.
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Thom Yorke reschedules U.S. tour as Radiohead practice social distancing
The No Surprises hitmaker’s Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes tour will now kick off on 28 September.
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Sean Penn keen to roll out Covid-19 testing across the United States
Sean Penn is currently focusing his efforts on coronavirus testing in Southern California.
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Kate Hudson unveils eco-friendly capsule collection for Fabletics
The pieces in the collection are made from recycled plastic bottles and other eco-friendly materials.
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Armie Hammer debuts new mohawk during self-isolation
Fans of The Social Network star joked that his new look was inspired by the hit Netflix show Tiger King.
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Kanye West views each of his clothing designs as an ‘art piece’
Kanye West launched his first Yeezy line back in 2015.
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Trump to ease lockdown, saying virus cases have ‘passed peak’
President Donald Trump vowed to unveil plans Thursday to reopen the world’s top economy, following cautious moves in Europe, claiming the US had “passed the peak” of the coronavirus crisis despite a record daily death toll. Since emerging in China late last year, the pandemic has turned the world upside down, forcing half of humanity indoors and catapulting the global economy towards a second Great Depression.
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Ellie Goulding helps provide mobile phones for homeless people during coronavirus pandemic
Ellie Goulding is “determined” to keep people connected during the crisis.
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LeAnn Rimes: ‘Early success left me a very fragmented person’
LeAnn Rimes struggled to separate her public persona from her actual identity.
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Kick-Ass stars to celebrate 10th-anniversary with virtual reunion
Chloe Grace Moretz will be joined by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Christopher Mintz-Plasse for the special event.
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Prince Harry spending lockdown ‘rolling around in hysterics’ with son Archie
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are believed to be in Los Angeles during the lockdown period.
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Jessica Alba divulges her everyday skincare secrets
Actress Jessica Alba has detailed her regular self-care routine in a video for British Vogue.
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Robots ride to rescue as delivery risks rise
What looks like a rolling picnic cooler stops at the crosswalk, waits for a car to pass and then navigates its way at a leisurely pace down the sidewalk in suburban Washington. Three blocks away, Jake Williams and his three-year-old daughter Emilia wait for the delivery robot and take out bags with pizza, fresh fruit and a loaf of French bread from the nearby Broad Branch Market. “We can’t go into the shops now,” says Williams, among those locked down due to the virus pandemic.
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Understanding Social Class in the Philippines: Which Class Do You Belong to?
When talking about income inequality in the Philippines, the discussion would always focus on the poor vs. rich divide. But now, in the time of COVID-19 and the government-imposed lockdown, it has shifted to the poor vs. middle class. There seems to be a virtual war between social classes on social media. Low-income families have […]The post Understanding Social Class in the Philippines: Which Class Do You Belong to? appeared first on Moneymax.
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US to ease lockdown after virus passes ‘peak’
President Donald Trump said he will announce Thursday the first plans for lifting coronavirus lockdowns across the United States after the country passed the pandemic’s “peak,” mirroring a gradual easing in Europe. Earlier, Germany also unveiled its plans for cautious reopening, becoming the first major European nation to take on the delicate task of restarting its economy without triggering a new wave of infections before a vaccine can be developed. Facing a difficult reelection in November, Trump predicted that the US economy, the world’s largest, would “come back quickly” from the paralysis induced by measures taken to slow the virus.
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Naomi Campbell recalls time she ‘kidnapped’ Kate Moss
Naomi Campbell reminisced about the ’90s with fellow supermodel Christy Turlington in a chat for her YouTube channel.
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Michael Buble’s rep slams ‘failed cyber bullying effort’ after video sparks concern
Singer Michael Buble has not yet responded to the controversy himself.
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Bob Dylan blocking Stephen Colbert from parody performance
The host has reached out to Bob Dylan’s representatives for permission to stage the funny segment in response to the musician’s 17-minute-long Murder Most Foul.
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Gold glitters as cash-strapped Thais sell jewellery
Thais are flocking to Bangkok’s Chinatown to sell their gold jewellery as the price of the precious metal spikes and the economy tanks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many Thais buy gold jewellery as an investment in times of plenty, to be sold when prices rise or belts tighten. In Bangkok, where a virtual lockdown has taken root for a fortnight, hundreds flocked to Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown, to trade bracelets, necklaces and rings for cash as local gold prices jumped more than 20 percent.
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G20 agrees to debt relief for poorest countries amid pandemic
With the global economy plunged into the worst recession in a century, the Group of 20 nations on Wednesday announced a one-year debt standstill for the world’s poorest nations as they struggle to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The G20, which brings together the world’s largest economies, also reiterated the pledge to deploy “all available policy tools” to deal with the health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. With over two million cases and fatalities approaching 130,000 worldwide, many of the less developed countries are facing the heaviest burden since they do not have the spending power to deal with treatment and the economic fallout caused by widespread lockdowns of their economies imposed to contain the virus.
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COVID-19 to have ‘profound’ mental health fallout
The coronavirus pandemic is likely to have a “profound and pervasive impact” on global mental health as billions struggle to cope with isolated living and anxiety spikes, experts warned Thursday. “We are all dealing with unprecedented uncertainty and major changes to the way we live our lives as a result of coronavirus,” said lead author Emily Holmes from Uppsala University’s department of psychology. “Our surveys show these changes are already having a considerable impact on our mental health.”
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Lexus Releases New Gen LC500
The Lexus LC has been around since 2018. Revealed at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, this gorgeous grand tourer is now on its 2021 model year, marking an evolution in the luxury motoring qualities of Lexus’ flagship coupe.One of the main changes implemented for the newest generation of the LC 500 coupe is weight savings. Overall, the car’s weight has been reduced by almost 10 kg, accomplished mainly with changes to the suspension, including the use of aluminum lower arms, and lighter, hollow anti-roll bars. The 21-inch forged alloy wheels also have a lighter construction than previous models.Other than weight savings, another focus was on updating the suspension for a smoother, softer ride to give the driver a stronger feel of the road. According to Lexus’ press release, “the electronic front shock absorber controls were adjusted to give a longer stroke, and bound stopper rigidity was optimised to help create a smoother suspension stroke overall. Rear anti-roll bar rigidity was increased to improve front turn-in performance and provide more linear steering input, again helping make the driver feel more connected to the road.”“For better vehicle control in mid to high-speed ranges, the LC’s Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) has gained a new Active Cornering Assist (ACA) function. This helps control cornering by providing braking to the inner wheels in line with lateral vehicle acceleration experienced when higher G-forces are generated in spirited driving.”The LC coupe’s overall design has also been updated. Some of the changes include the spindle grille that extends across the front of the car, a large glass panel, and blacked-out rear pillars create the effect of a floating roof, while chrome moldings “echo the curving lines of the traditional Japanese katana sword.”The rear light clusters have also been revamped, their night-time illumination signature inspired by “the afterburners of a jet”. At the front fascia, the ultra-compact triple-LED units give the coupe a rather menacing look, and they are half the size of conventional headlights.The newest generation Lexus LC comes in 10 different body color options, including Blazing Carnelian, new for the 2021 model year, and Terrane Khaki, which was previously reserved for the LC Limited Edition.Other shades include F White, Dark Grey, Sonic Silver, Sonic Titanium, Solid Black, Radiant Red, Flare Yellow and Deep Blue.The LC 500 is equipped with a V8 engine that makes around 355 horsepower, and can move the car from a complete standstill to 100 kilometers per hour in less than 4.7 seconds.The 5.0 liter V8 engine comes mated with a 10-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission.The LC’s multimedia features are mainly controlled via a 10.3-inch high-resolution screen with a split-screen capability that allows different functions, including audio and climate controls, to be viewed and operated simultaneously. This infotainment system also comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.All LC 500 and 500h models are equipped with Lexus Safety System+ as standard. This includes Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition and Automatic High Beam. Further safeguards against common collision risks include a Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Although the Lexus LC 500 will be available to order starting June, pricing hs not been revealed yet. Also Read: Lexus LC 500, RX, Takes Center Stage at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show
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HARI Provides Help to South Luzon Frontliners
The local arm of Korean automotive brand Hyundai is providing its own assistance program to support the frontliners battling the dreaded coronavirus in Southern Luzon. Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), through HARI Foundation, has rolled out its BIYAHEnihan program. The initiative is under their reactivated flagship disaster relief program HyundaiSAGIP. HARI has already deployed a Hyundai Country Bus, a Hyundai Starex, and a Hyundai HD65.HARI, with its BIYAHEnihan efforts, will provide transport for health workers and medical supplies to St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center (SFCMC) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas and Dr. JP Rizal Memorial District Hospital in Calamba, Laguna.The two hospitals have been strong partners of the Hyundai Logistics Center (HLC). SFCMC provides HLC monthly medical health bulletins while Dr. JP Rizal Hospital provides the logistic center employees triage for medical emergencies and conducts health and safety training with the Philippine National Red Cross. “We hope that this contribution will sustain and inspire our heroic front liners in Southern Luzon. HARI will continue to fill in the gaps as we continue our collective battle to flatten the curve.” HARI President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo said.Aside from that, HARI, has boosted the ongoing efforts against the global pandemic by providing 2,500 PPEs for front liners at the UP Philippine General Hospital (UP PGH). The country’s premier state-run University Hospital and the largest government health facility and referral center is HFI’s staunch partner in the flagship ALAGANG BREASTFRIEND free breast cancer screening and information dissemination campaign. Also read: Hyundai Opens Baguio Dealership Hyundai Sustains Position as One of Top Automotive Companies in 2019
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Bugatti Releases a Watch with a W-16
Bugatti is known for many things, some of which are opulence, luxury, and exclusivity.Of course, it goes without saying that Bugatti cars are notoriously expensive, some of which are now priced at millions of dollars. So when Bugatti partners up with luxury jewelry and wristwatch retailer Jacob & Co., you know it’s going to run into some money. Jacob & Co. partnered up with Bugatti around a year ago, and the partnership has already spawned two products, both of which are Bugatti timepieces.The first one is the Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti, which only had 18 samples. The second one, Epic X Chrono Carbon Bugatti, was more widely available with 110 samples.Officially named the Bugatti Chiron 16 Cylinder Tourbillon, what makes the third Jacob & Co. X Bugatti product special is that it has a miniature W-16 engine taken from the Chiron itself—and it actually works (check this Instagram page). The actual W-16 engine powering the legendary Bugatti Chiron propels the car with the power of 1,500 horses. In comparison, the famous LaFerrari only has 970 hp, while the best selling supercar, the McLaren 720S has 710 hp. The Chiron comes with a hefty price tag, starting at about $3 million (Php 152 million).As the main focal point of the piece, designers from Jacob & Co. managed to recreate 16 fully working pistons for the watch where the pistons will move a solid steel crankshaft, just like a working engine. The company says that the moving crankshaft placed inside the watch is one of the “smallest and most complicated watch parts ever manufactured.”It goes without saying that a watch with an engine modeled after the Chiron would be costly as well. This beautiful, insane watch will start upwards of $280,000 or Php 14.2 million. Also Read: A Closer Look at the Holy Trinity of Bugatti
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15k PUV Drivers Receive Cash Aid—LTFRB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has announced that more than 15,000 PUV drivers have received financial aid from the government. As of Thursday morning, the regulator tallied a total of 15,854 PUV drivers had received their government assistance through the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) since it was implemented last April 7.The distribution of financial is from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), LTFRB, and Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP).Drivers who may wish to learn if they are included in the masterlist that will receive cash assistance may check this link, which is being updated daily. Those who are already in the list must bring the necessary requirements such as photocopy of Driver’s License, or other necessary documentation to nearest Landbank branch to avail the monetary aid.Check this link for more information on the requirements.However, drivers need to be at the Landbank branch early as each bank can only accommodate 500 beneficiaries per day.Further, drivers may check the Landbank website or LTFRB Facebook page to know the open branches for the day.Meanwhile, DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddess Libiran said that the DSWD has yet to implement the distribution of cash aid through online payment methods. This as the memorandum of agreement between the DSWD and GCash is still under process. Also read: LTFRB Eyes to Give Cash Aid to Around 380k Drivers Many PUV Drivers Yet to Receive Financial Aid
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With or Without Covid-19, Maxus Offers Worry-Free Ownership, Roadside Assistance
Maxus Philippines reiterated that they are offering worry-free ownership and emergency roadside assistance to their valued clients. The British-bred marque, whose vehicles are distributed locally by AC Motors, is assuring owners that with or without the global pandemic, Maxus owners in the country can enjoy peace of mind through Maxus Philippines’ aftersales support.For every Maxus G10 multi-purpose vehicle, Maxus V80 passenger, cargo or utility van, and Maxus T60 pickup purchased, Maxus Philippines has automatically guaranteed a total package of aftersales services such as a 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, a pick-up and delivery service for customers, and on-site servicing for corporate fleet accounts. However, in consideration of the various community quarantine requirements in different local governments, servicing response time may vary from area to area, depending on the coordination among the LGU, vehicle owner, and the particular Maxus Philippines service provider. The periodic maintenance service (PMS) interval schedule for the Maxus G10 MPV, covers the first 5,000 kms or 6 months and every succeeding 10,000 kms or every 12 months, whichever comes first. The Maxus V80 and T60 variants, on the other hand, has a PMS interval schedule set for the first 5,000 kms or 6 months, and every succeeding 15,000 kms or every 12 months. All PMS schedules for the G10, V80, and T60 that fall within the duration of the extended enhanced community quarantine shall be extended for another 30 days after the official lifting of the quarantine period;All G10 MPV and V80 variants purchased since Maxus Philippines began operations in June 2019, will have a general warranty remains at 3 years or 100,000 kilometers (whichever comes first). The general warranty for all 4×2 and 4×4 variants of the Maxus T60 pickup is five years or 100,000 kms, whichever comes first. Maxus owners in the Philippines may e-mail concerns amd queries at [email protected], login at maxus.com.ph or check their social media page at facebook.com/MaxusPhilippines. For the 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, please call hotline (02) 8459-4792. Also read: Maxus T60 Set to Take on the Toughest Situations First Drive: Maxus G10
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DJ Khaled gets ridiculed on social media for his grey hair
The rapper posted the family picture, featuring his sons Asahd and newborn Aalam.
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Liam Payne will never repeat ‘militant’ diet he adopted prior to Hugo Boss campaign
Liam Payne has also revealed that his mother was less than impressed with the nearly nude shots.
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Lone bell chime marks Notre-Dame fire anniversary
A lone bell rang out from what remains of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Wednesday, in the sole commemoration to mark a year since a massive blaze nearly destroyed one of the world’s most revered monuments. Reconstruction of the mediaeval cathedral has been halted, with France under lockdown over the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The bell dubbed “Emmanuel” in the cathedral’s south tower rang out at 8:00 pm, the hour French people have become accustomed to gather at their windows and on balconies to applaud health workers on the frontlines of the battle against the virus that has killed over 17,000 people in France.
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Without fanfare, Apple launches new iPhone for the budget-minded
Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new entry-level iPhone, aiming to appeal to consumers facing a suddenly bleak economic backdrop. The updated iPhone SE will start at $399, or less than half the price of its flagship devices, and be available for order as of Friday in more than 40 markets. Apple made the announcement in a statement, forgoing the normal splashy product launch events of the past few years.
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Rosario Dawson forced to live apart from boyfriend during lockdown
Booker’s busy year has included a presidential run.
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The Mandalorian given docuseries treatment for Star Wars Day
The second season of The Mandalorian, starring Pedro Pascal as the titular bounty hunter, is expected to hit screens this autumn.
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Jessie J creates list of life goals after split from Channing Tatum
Jessie and Channing first started dating in 2018.
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Harry Connick, Jr. mourning death of sculptor mother-in-law Glenna Goodacre
Goodacre was presented with the Texas Medal of Arts in 2003.
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Dua Lipa feels closer to fans after releasing album during coronavirus pandemic
The 24 year old has been embracing her downtime amid the lockdown, revealing she and boyfriend, Anwar Hadid, have been binging shows and films.
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Prince’s siblings denied estate payout
The news emerges a week before the 21 April (20) anniversary of Prince’s death.
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Piano van: Hong Kong music lessons go mobile to beat virus
Yoyo, 6, frowns with concentration as she plays the piano in the back of a truck — still able to practise thanks to an innovative Hong Kong music school keeping lessons going during the coronavirus pandemic. While Hong Kong’s infections remain comparatively low — just over 1,000 cases and four deaths — schools have been shut since late January and authorities have ramped up social distancing measures in recent weeks. Schools and tutoring services have had to switch to online lessons.
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Robert De Niro and Jennifer Lopez thank New York medical staff in video briefing clips
The video clips play to staff throughout NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital to boost morale.
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Andrea Bocelli’s Music For Hope concert bags record 35 million views
Andrea Bocelli sang from the deserted Duomo di Milano cathedral in Milan, Italy.
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IEA predicts ‘worst year in the history’ of oil sector
The coronavirus outbreak will slash global oil demand in 2020 to erase a decade of growth and set up “the worst year in the history” of the sector, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday. Demand is projected to plummet by a record 9.3 million barrels per day (mbd) for the year as a whole, with 29 mbd in the month of April, and 26 mbd in May — “staggering numbers”, according to the agency’s executive director Fatih Birol. “I believe in a few years’ time, when you look at 2020 we may well see that it was the worst year in the history of global oil markets,” he told reporters on a teleconference.
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South Koreans back Moon in pandemic poll
South Korean voters turned out in force Wednesday to back President Moon Jae-in’s handling of the coronavirus epidemic, putting on compulsory face masks and gloves to give his Democratic party a parliamentary majority according to exit polls. Turnout was the highest for a generation, and an exit poll by national broadcaster KBS projected the ruling Democratic party and a sister organisation would take between 155 and 178 places in the 300-seat National Assembly. It predicted the main opposition United Front Party (UFP) and its sister grouping would take between 107 and 130 seats.
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Trump freezes WHO funds as world weighs easing lockdown
Donald Trump ordered a freeze on funding for the World Health Organization for “mismanaging” the coronavirus crisis, as world leaders weighed easing lockdowns that threaten to tip the global economy into a second Great Depression. The death toll from the pandemic has topped 125,000, with nearly two million people infected by the disease that has upended society and changed lives for billions confined to their homes around the globe. World leaders are agonising over when to lift lockdown measures to jump-start devastated economies but still avoid a second wave of infections.
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IEA sees record 2020 oil demand fall due to coronavirus
Global oil demand will fall by a record amount this year as lockdown measures imposed to curb the coronavirus outbreak bring the economy to a virtual halt, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday. For 2020 overall, demand will fall by 9.3 million barrels per day (mbd), with April alone down 29 mbd from a year earlier to levels last seen in 1995, the IEA said in its latest monthly report. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic is pushing the world into its deepest recession in a century, with economic output expected to shrink three percent.
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Empire producers still hoping to shoot proper series finale
Empire creators and executive producers Lee Daniels and Danny Strong have addressed the abrupt ending of their show in separate statements.
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Kanye West set on building ‘a paradigm shift for humanity’ following Kobe Bryant’s death
Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in January along with his teenage daughter Gianna and seven other victims.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus: ‘Cancer battle inspired me to make a difference to the planet’
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has insisted that through activism and raising awareness, the effects of climate change can be reversed.
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Tiger King star Joe Exotic in talks to host radio show from prison – report
Joe Exotic is currently serving a 22-year sentence in jail.
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Jesy Nelson fuels Little Mix and Anne-Marie collaboration rumours
Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson appeared on blogger Perry O’Bree’s Instagram Live broadcast on Tuesday.
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Debt moratorium ‘essential’ to help Africa fight coronavirus: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday called for a moratorium on the debt of African countries as “an essential step” to help the continent get through the coronavirus crisis. Speaking in an interview with Radio France Internationale, Macron urged G20 finance ministers meeting Wednesday to take action on a moratorium as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to overwhelm the fragile health systems of the poorest countries. The moratorium would be a first step towards full cancellation of African debt, he said.
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Sleep at last for Varanasi’s keepers of cremation fires
The stench of smouldering funeral pyres usually hangs heavy by the Ganges river in Varanasi, the mystical Indian city where Hindus believe being cremated will free them from the cycle of rebirth. Now barely 30 to 40 funerals are taking place per day, all of them locals, and the usual teeming crowds of mourners, pilgrims and tourists in one of India’s holiest places are eerily absent. “We still haven’t stopped working,” Jagdish Chaudhary, 51, told AFP from Manikarnika, the main cremation “ghat” or embankment in Varanasi, reputedly one of the oldest cities on Earth.
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Ice Cube selling special T-shirts to raise money for frontline workers
Ice Cube’s T-shirts promote social distancing via his classic rap line “check yo self before you wreck yo self”.
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Alison Brie credits GLOW training for helping her overcome body dysmorphia
Alison Brie abides by a strict eating plan involving oatmeal, protein shakes, salad, and stir-fries in the lead-up to shooting GLOW.
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Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington discuss their favourite models
Naomi Campbell has insisted Christy Turlington’s nephew James Turlington is one to watch in the fashion industry.
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Cindy Crawford takes part in virtual photoshoot
The ’90s supermodel had to do her own hair and make-up for the snaps.
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Japan’s homeless ‘net cafe refugees’ seek shelter amid virus woe
Thousands of homeless “net cafe refugees” in Japan risk being turfed out onto the streets as the coronavirus pandemic forces the sudden closure of their uniquely Japanese 24/7 comic book havens. The ubiquitous all-night internet and “manga” comic cafes offer couches, computers, comics, soft drinks and shower facilities for an overnight stay typically priced around 2,000 yen ($18). An estimated 4,000 people down on their luck make their home in such cafes in Tokyo alone, and activists worry that shutting them down could lead to suicides and a spike in rough sleepers.
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Lauren Jauregui apologises after sharing ‘offensive’ anti-vaccination video
The Work from Home singer shared the conspiracy video to her Instagram Stories on Sunday.
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Amy Schumer donates essential supplies to friend’s struggling New York hospital
The star has pledged 2,500 N95 surgical masks to the Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, New York.
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Joaquin Phoenix calls for reduction of New York prison population amid coronavirus pandemic
John Legend has also recorded a video addressing Andrew Cuomo.
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Tom Hardy returning to CBeebies Bedtime Stories for a week
Tom Hardy filmed the stories in his garden.
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Britney Spears channels Beyonce in defiant message against online trolls
Britney Spears referenced Beyonce’s song Flawless as she hit back at her critics.
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Chinese economy contracts for first time in decades: AFP survey
China’s economy contracted for the first time in around three decades in the first quarter as the coronavirus crisis brought the country to a standstill, according to an AFP poll of economists. Analysts from 14 institutions expect China’s economy to have shrunk 8.2 percent from a year ago in the first quarter — the first contraction since quarterly data started to be reported in the early 1990s. While many businesses in China have resumed work, the coronavirus pandemic has brought other economies to their knees around the world with many key trading partners under lockdown.
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Virus hit ‘like a bomb’ as toll rises in Ecuador’s business capital
Ecuador’s economic capital Guayaquil is reeling from the most aggressive outbreak of COVID-19 in Latin America after the pandemic hit the city “like a bomb,” its mayor said. Cynthia Viteri has emerged from her own bout with the virus to battle the worst crisis the port city of nearly 3 million people has known in modern times. Mortuaries, funeral homes and hospital services are overwhelmed, and Viteri said the actual death toll from the virus is likely much higher than the official national figure of 369.
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Philippines’ farm minister fears sugar price spike as coronavirus shuts mills
The shutdown of two of the Philippines’ major sugar mills due to coronavirus-containment measures could lead to a domestic shortage and trigger price spikes, the country’s farm minister said on Wednesday. Agriculture Secretary William Dar appealed to Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria Zubiri Jr., who placed the southern province under total lockdown from April 13 to April 26 after it recorded its first coronavirus case, to minimize any economic impacts. Two major sugar mills, Crystal Sugar Company Inc and Bukidnon Sugar Milling Co, have stopped operating as a result of the provincial directive, Dar said in a statement.
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If I Get COVID-19, How Much Do I Need to Pay?
Many Filipinos cannot afford hospitalization, what with the expensive healthcare cost in the Philippines. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no surprise that people fear the Coronavirus cost more than the virus itself. The number of positive cases and deaths in the country and all over the world has been on the rise. As of this […]The post If I Get COVID-19, How Much Do I Need to Pay? appeared first on Moneymax.
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Struggle, fear and heartbreak for medical staff on virus frontline
Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers have become the unwitting heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, winning applause from balconies and streets around the world. From Yaounde to Rome to New York, the pandemic has infected more than 1.9 million people and claimed 118,000 lives. Hospital workers are dealing with a huge influx of patients, while also facing a lack of equipment in many cases and the fear of becoming infected themselves.
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Southern hemisphere considers Tests, Super Rugby side-by-side
The southern hemisphere’s Super Rugby competition and the Rugby Championship could be played simultaneously to cram in as many fixtures as possible when sport resumes after the coronavirus suspension, SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos suggested. Marinos said the governing body was “hell bent” on continuing Super Rugby in some form this year and also wanted the Rugby Championship to proceed, adding that the season could be extended until December.
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Cameron Diaz: ‘Motherhood is the best part of my life’
The actress announced the surprise arrival of her and husband Benji Madden’s little girl in a post on her Instagram page in January.
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Pink making homemade soup for charity after recovering from coronavirus
The singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to show off a collection of containers filled with a variety of hot soups, each listed with the full ingredients.
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On-off social distancing may be needed until 2022: Harvard study
A one-time lockdown won’t halt the novel coronavirus and repeated periods of social distancing may be required into 2022 to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, Harvard scientists who modeled the pandemic’s trajectory said Tuesday. The Harvard team’s computer simulation, which was published in a paper in the journal Science, assumed that COVID-19 will become seasonal, like closely related coronaviruses that cause the common cold, with higher transmission rates in colder months. “We found that one-time social distancing measures are likely to be insufficient to maintain the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 within the limits of critical care capacity in the United States,” lead author Stephen Kissler said in a call with reporters.
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Hungry S.Africans clash with police over food aid in Cape Town
South African police on Tuesday fired rubber bullets and teargas in clashes with Cape Town township residents protesting over access to food aid during a coronavirus lockdown. Hundreds of angry people fought running battles with the police, hurling rocks and setting up barricades on the streets with burning tyres in Mitchells Plain over undelivered food parcels. President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised to provide basics such as water and food supplies to the poorest South Africans.
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French court faults Amazon over virus safety, limits deliveries
Amazon faces having its operations reduced to a bare minimum in France after a court ruled the e-commerce giant can deliver only essential goods while the company evaluates its workers’ risk of coronavirus exposure. The court in Nanterre, outside Paris, said Amazon France had “failed to recognise its obligations regarding the security and health of its workers,” according to a ruling seen by AFP. While carrying out a health evaluation, Amazon can prepare and deliver only “food, hygiene and medical products,” the court said.
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Trump says first US states could reopen soon, halts funding to WHO
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that swaths of the United States could lift coronavirus shutdowns “very soon” and made peace with state governors after being accused of acting like a king. While defusing an extraordinary domestic row, Trump however opened a new front on the international stage when he announced a freeze in US funding to the World Health Organization because he said it had been biased to China. According to Trump, the WHO prevented transparency over the COVID-19 outbreak when it appeared in China, costing other countries crucial time to prepare, delaying decisions to stop international travel.
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Fewer meetings, more toilet lids: What workplaces will look like after lockdowns
Around the world countries are hitting their coronavirus peaks and starting to grapple with questions about when and how to reopen their economies.
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Toyota India Halts Sale of Corolla Altis, Etios
Toyota Motors stopped the sale of its Corolla Altis range and Etios models in India to to boost its production capacity at its manufacturing plant in Bidadi, Karnakata.TKM Senior Vice President – Sales and Service Naveen Soni told Business Standard that they released the last batch of the Etios series and the Corolla Altis “on the month of March 2020”.This brings an end to the “iconic journeys” both models have enjoyed in the country. Making a Name in the IndustryThe production of the Etios range and Corolla Altis is a joint venture between Japanese automotive company Toyota and Kirloskar Group. Named Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), the group was responsible for selling 4.48 lakh units (448,000 units) of the Etios series and 1.16 lakh units (116,000 units) of the Corolla Altis.Both Corolla and Etios achieved strong sales performance and success when they were launched in India’s automotive market during their time. Soni noted that the introduction of the Etios range in India symbolized an important landmark for Toyota, with Etios maintaining its popularity among many of its customers–including fleet operators. He also added that the Corolla Altis carved a niche for itself in the India’s sedan segment during the height of its popularity. Toyota’s Global Product StrategyThe soon-to-depart Corolla Altis will be taken over by its TNGA-based global model. However, its chances of arriving on Indian shores right now remains doubtful.Still, the company will continue to honor its promise to serve the needs and requirements of its customers even as they stop selling the two models. Soni said that the is part of Toyota’s global product strategy. It focuses on the changing needs of the customers through enhanced technologies and product offerings.Now that the two vehicles have bid their final farewells, Toyota’s range will now be headed by Camry Hybrid, Vellfire, Fortuner, Innova Crysta, and Yaris (sedan version). Also Read: BUYER’S GUIDE: 2018 Toyota Corolla Altis Carmudi presents The “Toyota Corolla Index”
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Kia Soluto Could be Good Consideration for Frontliners
Many—especially medical professionals—are in the hunt to buy a vehicle that they can use without breaking the bank. For the likes of nurses, medical technicians, resident doctors and other health workers, their consideration reaches up to their needs to further help to keep people healthy and saving lives but also to better represent themselves. With all those considerations at hand, Kia Philippines serves up the Soluto sub-compact sedan.Although a little minute in size, the Soluto is packed with features designed to make life a bit less stressful for those who are constantly on the go. Powering the Soluto is a 1.4-liter Kappa inline-4 engine with Dual CVVT (Continuous Variable Valve Timing) mated to a four-speed automatic transmission that produces around 94 horsepower and 132Nm of torque. A manual transmission variant is available. Since healthcare workers are into much stress given the circumstances that their job entails, features such as six-speaker audio system controlled by a seven-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth device pairing, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto might somehow ease things a bit.Bluetooth pairing also allows occupants to stay connected—ideal for medical professionals who constantly need to keep in touch with their patients and places of assignment.The Soluto is fitted with safety features like rear parking sensors (for the EX) and a standard reverse camera amenities that go a long way in easing stress. The simple clean overall look could better represent the dynamism of the person and health institution they are connected with.The Kia brand has received recognitions for design, safety, quality, and performance from the likes of JD Power, Interbrands (Best Global Brands 2019), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the World Car of the Year awards.With the Ayala-owned AC Motors backing it up locally, the Kia Soluto has its 5-year/100,000km warranty and 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance. The Kia Soluto is available in four variants: * 1.4 LX MT: P665,000 * 1.4 LX AT: P710,000 * 1.4 EX MT: P710,000 * 1.4 EX AT: P755,000 Also read: More Unboxing, But No Launches for Kia PH Kia Ranks Highest in 2018 J.D. Power Philippines Philippines Sales Satisfaction Index Study
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Many PUV Drivers Yet to Receive Financial Aid
There is still quite a number of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers that has not yet received financial assistance promised by the government.In a report from ABS-CBN, PUV drivers were already in line as early as 5 am in Landbank’s branch in PhilCOA, Quezon City last Monday. Some drivers—who walked 1-2 hours just to reach the said bank—were left empty-handed because they were eituer not part of the initial list that will receive the names or was not part of the bank’s 350 drivers cut-off number.In Jacque Manabat’s Facebook post, some drivers weren’t also included in the list of financial aid recipients from the government. When they tried transferring to other Landbank branches, most were already closed for the day. Such as the case for senior citizen driver Jimmy Tindugan, who is suffering from asthma: That Monday, the 69-year old taxi driver Tindugan, who has asthma that time, had gone home without receiving any aid. Based on Manabat’s interview in TV Patrol, the driver claimed that he was already in line since 5:00 AM only to be told that his name is not on the list Seen in the report was that the drivers are not practicing physical distancing.The masterlist for those getting the financial help come from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Department of Social Welfare and Development, which will be updated daily. According to the LTFRB, the recipients will be based according to the operators of public transportation vehicles, or those whose names are directly registered at the LTFRB.The regulator has posted on their Facebook page the list of those who will receive the financial assistance, and to which Landbank branch they should go to.They also reminded drivers to bring their driver’s licenses when they get their money from the bank. PUV Driver’s Cash Assistance Currently, there are around 12,454 PUV drivers who have already been given financial aid by the government.According to LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III, the beneficiaries will include drivers of four-wheeled PUVs. This includes jeepneys, buses, UV Express, and transport network vehicle service, among others.Moreover, 55,111 motorcycle taxi bikers from Angkas, JoyRide, and Move-It will also receive financial aid from the govenment. Also Read: DOTr, LTFRB To Continue with PUV Modernization Program Hino PH Presents Modern Jeepney Prototypes in Support of PUV Modernization Program
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PNP-HPG, MMDA on Crackdown Vs ECQ-Violating Motorists
Authorities are now on crackdown for those who are violating the rules on the enhanced community quarantine imposed by the government. The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has started to conduct surprise inspections along EDSA following the influx of motorists plying the major thoroughfare.The surprise inspection caused momentary build-up at some chokepoints along EDSA Santolan. Motorists who do not have a valid reason for going around have received a violation ticket and driver’s license are confiscated. In her Facebook post, MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago shared guidelines and are authorized persons outside residences. Those that are valid are to be outside are people providing daily essentials such as food, banks, medicines, health care workers, funeral services, emergency responders, utilities, delivery, some government officials, media entities and security personnel. Per household, only one member is allowed to go out to shop or make the necessary errands. BPO employees and international passengers with one driver. Also read: HPG to Man Parts of EDSA Motorists Using PNP-HPG Stickers Apprehended in Pangasinan
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Many PUV Drivers Yet to Receive Financial Aid
There is still quite a number of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers that has not yet received financial assistance promised by the government.In a report from ABS-CBN, PUV drivers were already in line as early as 5 am in Landbank’s branch in PhilCOA, Quezon City last Monday. Some drivers—who walked 1-2 hours just to reach the said bank—were left empty-handed because they were not included in the initial list or were not part of the bank’s 350 drivers cut-off number.In Jacque Manabat’s Facebook post, some drivers weren’t also included in the list of financial aid recipients from the government. When they tried transferring to other Landbank branches, most were already closed for the day. Such as the case for senior citizen driver Jimmy Tindugan, who is suffering from asthma.That Monday, the 69-year old taxi driver Tindugan, had gone home without receiving any aid. Based on Manabat’s interview in TV Patrol, the driver claimed that he was already in line since 5:00 AM, only to be told that his name is not on the list.The masterlist for those getting the financial help come from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Department of Social Welfare and Development. This list will be updated daily. According to the LTFRB, the recipients will be based according to the operators of public transportation vehicles, or those whose names are directly registered at the LTFRB.The regulator has posted on their Facebook page the list of those who will receive the financial assistance, and to which Landbank branch they should go to.They also reminded drivers to bring their driver’s licenses when they get their money from the bank. PUV Driver’s Cash Assistance Currently, there are around 12,454 PUV drivers who have already been given financial aid by the government.According to LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III, the beneficiaries will include drivers of four-wheeled PUVs. This includes jeepneys, buses, UV Express, and transport network vehicle service, among others.Moreover, 55,111 motorcycle taxi bikers from Angkas, JoyRide, and Move-It will also receive financial aid from the govenment. Also Read: DOTr, LTFRB To Continue with PUV Modernization Program Hino PH Presents Modern Jeepney Prototypes in Support of PUV Modernization Program
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Peugeot 3008 Bags Best Mid-Sized SUV throne in 2020 Driver Power Survey
The Peugeot 3008 SUV has been named ‘Best Mid-Size SUV’ by owners in the 16th Driver Power Survey 2020 for the third consecutive year. The SUV, which sold almost 1,500,000 vehicles around the world in 2019, has also been named the second most satisfying vehicle according to the survey.“We’re absolutely delighted the 3008 SUV has been named the Driver Power ‘Best Mid-Size SUV’ for the third year running,” said David Peel, Peugeot UK Managing Director.”Customer satisfaction is our highest priority, so to see our 3008 SUV ranked number 1 in its category, and second overall, by owners, is something we’re incredibly proud of. ”It is not a wonder why Peugeot 3008 bag its third win in the survey, thanks to its attractive appearance, stylish, flowing lines, functional features, huge space, and reliability on the road. “Several years after going on sale, the PEUGEOT 3008 SUV is still wooing owners with its looks. That great styling is backed up by solid build quality and strong reliability, with an impressively low proportion of owners telling of issues,” said Steve Fowler, Editor in Chief of Auto Express. Fowler also added that the 3008 is perfect for families on the road. “The 3008 SUV’s interior is handsome, spacious and well-thought-out, with a host of child-friendly features that make the 3008 SUV a perfect car for families. It’s no surprise that owners rated it Britain’s Best Mid-Size SUV, and the second most-satisfying car to own overall.”The 3008 has enjoyed a huge popularity among Peugeot’s customers. Launched in 2016, it has received 22 UK awards, and more than 65 international awards, including the prestigious European Car of the Year Award 2017. Other awards include AutoTrader’s New Car of the Year 2019 and of course, the ‘Gold Car of the Year’ and the ‘Gold Winner – Mid-Size SUV’ awards in the 16th Driver Power survey.Driver Power, which is conducted by UK most popular automotive magazine, Auto Express, is the country’s number one car customer satisfaction survey today. Participants in the study rank the vehicle across nine main categories: Practicality & Boot Space, Ride & Handling, Safety Features, and Reliability & Build Quality. These categories comprise 31 different areas, and when taken as a whole, gives potential buyers an overall picture of what it’s like to own the vehicle.Also Read: Peugeot PH Finally Launches All-New Peugeot 3008 PEUGEOT PH Launches 5008 ALLURE, Now Made More Affordable
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Kia Sorento Dominates 2020 Driver Power Survey
It’s another impressive victory for Kia Sorento. Not only did it win Best Large SUV in this year’s Driver Power survey, it was named the Driver Power Car for 2020.Kia’s flagship SUV in the UK also made a winning sweep both in the Interior and Comfort category and Practicality and Bootspace category.Sorento was rated 92.05 percent by car owners in the Driver Power survey. Auto Express asked car owners to answer questions in nine categories: Practicality & Boot Space; Ride & Handling; Safety Features; Reliability & Build Quality; Engine and Gearbox; Exterior; Interior and Comfort; MPG and Running Costs; Infotainment; and Connectivity and Electrics.And among the nine, Sorento scored the highest ratings in three categories: Interior and Comfort; Practicality and Space; and Exterior.The UK Magazine also highlighted Sorento’s “most comfortable seats of any car in our survey”, and praised the SUV’s “interior storage, rear legroom and the provision of child-friendly features.”Kia’s SUV has also proven its mettle when it comes to performance. According to car owners, the brakes are “incredibly responsive, while the ride quality is impressively smooth”.Interestingly, the Sorento has one impressive interior feature that has gotten a lot of good reviews from respondents: the infotainment system. Auto Week described it as ” a strong stereo, good satellite navigation, easy-to-use controls and decent smartphone connectivity.”When you combine all of these features, then it makes Kia Sorento truly a “satisfying vehicle” to own. Five More Wins for KiaThis isn’t just a win for Kia Sorento. Kia’s five models have also topped five classes in the survey. The Kia Picanto was named Best City Car, while the Kia Rio won Best Supermini. The Niro family also won Best Small SUV in this year’s survey, with the Niro PHEV taking the Best Plug-In Hybrid award home. Commenting on Kia’s impressive performance, Stuart Milne, Executive Editor of Auto Express said:“The Kia Sorento may have topped this year’s Driver Power poll, but it’s by no means the only success story for the brand – hugely impressive wins in five classes proves it really understands what its customers want,” he added.”The reasons for the five class wins are many and varied, but across the board, these models were praised for their fantastic infotainment systems, low running costs and how they’re just so easy to live with.” Also Read: Kia Unveils All New Sorento Kia Motors Set to Release the Sorento via Facebook
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Global stocks mostly rise as oil prices suffer another blow
Global stocks mostly rose Tuesday as markets embraced better coronavirus case counts in some hotspots, while oil prices slumped amid skepticism over an historic agreement by petroleum producers. Major US indices gained more than two percent, the latest positive day for stocks since officials in New York and some other hotspots pointed to progress in cutting the number of new coronavirus cases. “Markets continue to react in an odd way, mostly ignoring all the bad figures that have come their way and focusing on the positives, such as the China figures,” said Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at IG trading group.
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Debra Messing much happier now she’s embraced ageing
The Will & Grace star also voiced her frustration over the high beauty standards for women.
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Tracee Ellis Ross shares her ‘old school’ hack for treating dry hands
Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross is a big fan of Bag Balm and Egyptian Magic products.
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Obama endorses Biden for president to ‘heal’ America
Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden’s White House bid on Tuesday, saying his longtime vice president can unify and “heal” a nation struggling through some of its darkest moments. The formal backing by perhaps the most popular politician in America is the latest boost for Biden’s surging candidacy, and a further sign that Democratic leaders are rallying around the party flagbearer more than six months before November’s election. “Joe has the character and the experience to guide us through one of our darkest times and heal us through a long recovery,” Obama said in a 12-minute video.
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Pandemic causing deep recession, and it could get worse: IMF
The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the global economy into its deepest recession in a century, cutting world output by three percent this year, and the crisis could get worse, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. The downturn will slash $9 trillion from the world economy, IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath told reporters as she presented the latest forecasts in the World Economic Outlook. With much of the global economy shut down amid efforts to contain the virus and keep health systems from collapsing, the IMF warned that there are “severe risks of a worse outcome” due to the “extreme uncertainty around the strength of the recovery.”
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Demi Lovato: ‘Selena Gomez and I were never great friends, but I love Miley and Ariana’
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