SO enough with the panic buying, already. Now that we're all settling down into quarantine and accepting that the new normal is going to be never seeing anyone, ever again, now is the time to reflect on the last few weeks. And what the last few weeks have revealed to me is that the contents of my cupboards have changed beyond all comprehension.

WEEK five, or is it six, if anyone's still counting, and yet another fiercely competitive trend in social isolating has emerged.

WEEK 190 and as life continues to change before our very eyes, a new way of showing off has emerged. We have moved on from the Zoom drinks party to the Zoom dinner party, which gives you the opportunity to prove to your tragic suburban friends that not only do you have the most exotic ingredients in your kitchen cabinets, but that you are also the best cook.

THE entire world is in the middle of a terrible pandemic. Everyone is worried sick both about catching it and the long-term effects of putting the global economy in the deep freeze. People are concerned about jobs, health, the wellbeing of elderly relatives.

The Virtual Grand National replaces the real-life National this afternoon with ITV providing life coverage of a lifelike simulation to substitute for the cancelled regular race. Express Sport brings you live updates with an animated Tiger Roll the favourite for victory.

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have surged in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the impact of the coronavirus crisis. How do earnings affect payments?

GEORGE SOROS made a chilling warning about the state of global markets in 2012 that has fresh relevance today as world leaders grapple with the unprecedented challenge of rebuilding the post-coronavirus economy.

MELANIA TRUMP, 50, has been the US First Lady since 2017. A style expert has explained how she ensures she stands out when she steps out with Donald Trump, 73.

MELANIA TRUMP may be in one of the most controversial families in the White House's history but her fashion and beauty style is almost always impeccable. But what's the secret to her thick, lustrous hair?

KATE MIDDLETON wore a yellow dress with a tree-inspired pattern on This Morning today. The 38-year-old mum of three spoke about her new project.

Leeds United take on Hull City on Saturday and Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa faces an important decision after Kiko Casilla was issued an eight-match ban.

Hull City host Leeds United in the Championship today and Express Sport is on hand with all the live stream and TV information.

In the US the protest movement is symbolically against the top 1%. Income data from the US Congressional Budget Office, however, shows that it isn’t just the top 1% benefiting far more than the rest of American society, but the top 0.1% in particular.

High levels of inequality is generally believed to affect social cohesion. Some findings suggest that once nations are industrialized, more equal societies almost always do better in terms of health, well-being and social cohesion and that large income inequalities within societies destroys the social fabric and quality of life for everyone.

This update to the poverty page adds a section on inequality in the US, as well as adding some additional information about research showing globally some 147 multinational companies having core global influence and power.

Read full article: Poverty Around the World

US campaign financing rules have been relaxed even further in recent years, making a worrying problem about the state of American democracy worse (because those with money have even more ability to try and buy votes or influence policy).

Media coverage of this issue, though it may pop up from time to time, seems quite limited. Perhaps because it is estimated that television stations this year could make as much as eight billion dollars from political campaigns.

The state of US mainstream media has unfortunately been lamentable for many years, and after the issues around hurricane Katrina, it was thought that the media would be rejuvenated. Unfortunately it does not seem that way.

This page has been updated with further information about campaign financing issues and how limits in the US have been lifted making the problem worse. Also added were notes on US press freedom, and an info graphic on media ownership concentration.

Read full article: Media in the United States

It has long been known that advertisers will “photoshop” (slang for editing photos to touch up or airbrush out imperfections) photos to make the subject more attractive. But many have pointed out that this subtle manipulation often goes too far. Young people, girls in particular, are bombarded with images of how they are supposed to look, contributing to many social and health problems as a result.

The American National Advertising Division (the US advertising industry’s self-regulating watchdog) for example, recently moved to ban the misleading use of photoshopping and enhanced post-production in cosmetics adverts as it could be too misleading. In the UK some adverts have been banned because the effects of airbrushing has resulted in very misleading cosmetic adverts. France has even considered legislation to explicitly identify retouched images.

Some will claim it is up to parents to teach their children how to recognize these things, but parents cannot often win against an army of professional psychologists, marketers and others all focused on pushing their own images onto children, when studies also say that children are not old enough tell the difference between commercial and other content.

This page has been updated to add a section about this issue with further links, videos and examples.

Read full article: Media and Advertising

A recent study has found that three quarters of the world’s big carnivores are in decline, due to declining habitats and persecution by humans. This is also having a negative impact on the environment because top predators have a crucial role in any given ecosystem which is hard to replace.

At the same time, the number of rhinos being poached in South Africa (where most rhinos now remain) has soared exponentially in recent years.

This update includes more information on the above issues.

Read full article: Nature and Animal Conservation

THE next Fortnite live event is kicking off now and there's good news for UK gamers missing out on the Party Royale Concert.

NEXT JAMES BOND odds favourite Tom Hardy has overtaken Richard Madden in the race to replace Daniel Craig after No Time To Die.

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have soared in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis. How much is Universal Credit? The amount depends on whether certain circumstances apply.

NATWEST customers are being warned to watch out for potential scams, as fraudsters attempt to take advantage during the coronavirus crisis.

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have surged in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the impact of the coronavirus crisis. How do earnings affect payments?

COSTA RICA is a name to send a chill down any Scotsman’s spine. For me it’s up there with Peru when I think of football nightmares on a world stage.

California is the mecca of vacation attractions and excitement. It’s known for its beautiful scenery and infamous weather year-round. If you’re planning a family trip, you have your pick from Universal Studios Hollywood, Discovery Kingdom,...

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The Schengen area comprises of 26 beautiful countries and each of them offers an array of unique and awesome destinations for the travellers looking for a wonderful holiday. There are the popular places like Paris...

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Express Sport have rounded up five deals that could yet still happen between now and the transfer deadline at 11pm later tonight.

CELTIC will need to up their offer to David Turnbull if they want to salvage his £3million transfer.

GREEK island Santorini is trialling new social distancing measures for beachgoers, with the introduction of new plexiglass screens surrounding sun loungers and beach chairs. Will these measures mean Britons can soon visit?

Carlton Cole has revealed he completed an England training session with an erection.

THE British economy is set to plummet into its worst recession for 300 years because of the coronavirus crisis, the Bank of England warned yesterday.

THE CORONAVIRUS lockdown is now causing serious damage to the UK's economy, Tory MP Steve Baker has warned - stressing he was now "gravely concerned" at the situation

GEORGE SOROS made a chilling warning about the state of global markets in 2012 that has fresh relevance today as world leaders grapple with the unprecedented challenge of rebuilding the post-coronavirus economy.

Tottenham will need to be creative in the transfer market this summer.

Rafael Nadal has been outspoken with his thoughts on how the Spanish government handled the coronavirus pandemic.

FINISH THE LYRICS is one of the most fun rounds in a pub quiz - here is our pick of the best pub quiz questions to include.

Liverpool tried to sign Tanguy Ndombele last summer from Lyon and now French reports claim they will return for the Tottenham midfielder.

Coca-Cola European Partners is issuing precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles because the bottles may have damaged neck rings which means that the bottle mi

Co-op is recalling Co-op Sliced Pepperoni because E. coli O157 has been found in the product.

Unilever is recalling Wall’s Mini Calippo (Orange and Lemon-Lime) multi-packs because they may contain small pieces of metal. The presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified a transfer target they hope will be a long-term partner for Bruno Fernandes.

CAR INSURANCE companies should work out how much they have saved due to coronavirus and pass over savings based on customer premiums, says experts.

BUYING this type of vehicle now will be the "best investment"' for motorists hoping to later sell a model on the used car market, according to car sales experts at Motorway.co.uk.

WHATSAPP users need to be on alert and keep an eye out for a message allegedly from the UK Government about the coronavirus lockdown.

WHEN the orange gold blossoms that a boyfriend chose as a gift for his sweetheart arrived they were less the glorious bouquet he had been expecting and more a bunch of buds.

A DOG was thrown over a bridge into a river to drown in Romania during the coronavirus lockdown, an animal charity has revealed.

HURRICANE warnings may soon become more common in the Atlantic and Pacific this year, as America's deadliest season is on approach. This year devastating storms could pummel the coast in a "very active" hurricane season which may come as one hardship too many for many areas.

A SHOCKING weather graphic shows for many parts of Europe, the dry, sunny weather may be over as Arctic air is forecast to ice over large regions of the continent.

TEMPERATURES are to plummet as freezing Polar air descends upon the UK this week bringing an end to the glorious sunshine much of the country experienced on Friday and Saturday.

Eddie Jones has signed a new long-term England contract as he looks to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time.

RANGERS legend Ally McCoist has hailed sub Kyle Lafferty after the stunning win over St Johnstone.

CELTIC and Rangers have been quiet so far on deadline day, with Hamilton sealing the first deal.