ic 'Bicycles are the new toilet paper': bike sales boom as coronavirus lockdown residents crave exercise By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-22T02:51:30Z Australia’s peak representative body for cyclists has called on governments to transform roads into cycleways to ease traffic on bike pathsAustralian bike retailers are struggling to keep up with the boom in sales since coronavirus restrictions came into force last month.“We’re the new toilet paper and everyone wants a piece,” Grant Kaplan, manager of Giant Sydney, a bike store in Sydney’s CBD, tells Guardian Australia. Continue reading... Full Article Cycling Australia news Coronavirus outbreak JNI Casuals grant Health Melbourne Sydney
ic The joys of lockdown cycling – in pictures By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:00:27Z The WHO recommends cycling to achieve the minimum daily requirement for exercise while physical distancing. Pedalling photographer Martin Godwin looks at cycling during the lockdown Continue reading... Full Article Cycling Coronavirus outbreak UK news Photography Health
ic DOJ Will Drop Case Against Ex-Trump Adviser Michael Flynn By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 After months of wrangling following the Russia probe, prosecutors will not go ahead with the case against Michael Flynn based on the former national security adviser's false statements to the FBI. Full Article
ic Michael Flynn Pleaded Guilty. Why Is The Justice Department Dropping The Charges? By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:53:58 -0400 Fate and politics have rewarded decisions made by the former national security adviser and his legal team, ultimately delivering him from legal jeopardy after a years-long odyssey. Full Article
ic Lawmakers Want To Get Americans More Relief Money. Here's What They Propose By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:57:12 -0400 A trio of Senate Democrats wants to give $2,000 per month to individuals through the end of the health emergency. One Senate Republican suggests covering payroll for companies that rehire workers. Full Article
ic Week In Politics: U.S. Jobs Report, DOJ Drops Criminal Case Against Michael Flynn By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 NPR's Ron Elving talks about the historic U.S. unemployment rate, and the Justice Department's move to drop its criminal case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Full Article
ic Top White House officials ordered U.S. CDC coronavirus reopening guide buried, docs show By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:12:49 +0000 The files also show that after reports that the guidance document had been buried, the Trump administration ordered key parts of it to be fast-tracked for approval. Full Article Health Politics World CDC Coronavirus Coronavirus Cases coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus US COVID-19 covid-19 news Donald Trump us centres for disease control and prevention us coronavirus US economy US Reopening White House
ic Canada backs American-led effort for Taiwan at World Health Organization By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:54:24 +0000 Canada has backed an American-led effort to allow Taiwan to be granted observer status at the World Health Organization because of its early success in containing COVID-19. Full Article Canada Politics World Canada Coronavirus Coronavirus Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus In Canada coronavirus news coronavirus update COVID-19 covid-19 canada covid-19 news Taiwan Taiwan Coronavirus WHO World Health Organization
ic Media outlets push for regulatory changes to level the playing field amid coronavirus pandemic By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:00:35 +0000 Publishers of several of Canada’s major newspapers signed a joint letter to the federal government this month, taking aim at the advertising revenue earned by Google and Facebook. Full Article Canada Politics Canadian advertising Canadian Media Industry Coronavirus coronavirus media COVID-19 covid-19 canada covid-19 news Digital Advertising Facebook journalism revenue Justin Trudeau media revenue
ic N.L. archive collecting stories, art from ongoing coronavirus outbreak and past pandemics By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:25:38 +0000 The Rooms is eager to document how people are coping with the current pandemic to build a record for the future. Full Article Canada Health News Politics Archives Coronavirus COVID-19 Dale Jarvis he Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Foundation History John Haggie Maureen Peters Museum Museum Collection Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation Pandemic polio Spanish Flu Spanish Flu 1918 St. John's The Rooms
ic Republicans trying to strip Democratic governors of authority on COVID-19 response By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:33:01 +0000 The efforts to undermine Democratic governors who invoked stay-at-home orders are most pronounced in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all three of which have divided government and are key to President Donald Trump's path to reelection. Full Article Health Politics World Coronavirus COVID-19 democratic response coronavirus Democrats Donald Trump GOP republican response coronavirus Republicans
ic Calgary business charged for price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic By calgary.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:07:00 -0400 An investigator went to CCA Logistics Ltd. (Newsway) on April 1, where they say they found several pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) for sale at grossly inflated prices. Full Article
ic No winning ticket for Friday night's $10 million Lotto Max jackpot By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:33:15 -0400 No winning ticket was sold for the $10 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. Full Article
ic See How This Mom and Her 5-Year-Old Daughter Recreated Iconic Album Covers By www.eonline.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:38:57 GMT There is no time like the present to get creative. Photographer Stephanie Girard is normally bustling about on the set of different photoshoots across Los Angeles but with the ongoing... Full Article
ic These Services Deliver Wine & Spirits Straight to Your Doorstep By www.eonline.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:30:00 GMT We love these products, and we hope you do too. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. One... Full Article
ic What to Watch This Weekend: Our Top Binge Picks for May 9-10 By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Any big weekend plans? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Every weekend, E! is giving you the top binge picks, including new and old TV series, movies and specials. And this... Full Article
ic Tyra Banks Breaks Her Silence on Problematic America's Next Top Model Moments By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:34:25 GMT Tyra Banks agrees that America's Next Top Model has aged, well, poorly. The Sports Illustrated covergirl and host of ANTM came under fire this week when resurfaced clips from the... Full Article
ic Music Executive Legend Andre Harrell Dead at 59 By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:49:22 GMT The world of music has lost a legend. Andre Harrell has passed away. The music executive was best known as the founder of Uptown Records--where Sean "Diddy" Combs got his... Full Article
ic Scott Disick Worried About His Kids Following Kim & Kourtney Kardashian's Physical Altercation By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT Would Kourtney Kardashian have apologized to Kim Kardashian if they didn't have their Armenia trip planned? That very question was addressed in this bonus clip from season 18 of... Full Article
ic Rock Legend Little Richard Dead at 87 By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:14:00 GMT Music has lost one of its brightest stars. On Saturday morning, news broke that Little Richard had passed away. The music icon and founding father of Rock 'n' Roll was 87 years... Full Article
ic Canadian Forces determining how to raise helicopter that crashed By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:20:00 -0400 The Canadian military is still determining how to raise the wreckage of a military helicopter that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea last week, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said Thursday. Full Article
ic Health authorities share call to limit visits to cottage country amid pandemic By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 15:33:00 -0400 Health authorities at all levels of government have cautioned against visits to cottage country to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in more rural areas. Full Article
ic Supreme Court chief, justice minister studying how courts can resume amid COVID-19 By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:40:03 -0400 As talk of reopening aspects of society continue across the country, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Richard Wagner and federal Justice Minister David Lametti have begun a study into how courts could safely begin to resume regular operations in light of COVID-19. Full Article
ic Prime minister promises more pandemic aid to come from Ottawa By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:48:00 -0400 Justin Trudeau says there will be more support from the federal government to help certain sectors of the economy reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
ic Robert Jenrick defends coronavirus lockdown breach allegations after visiting his parents By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T05:59:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live coronavirus updates here Who is Robert Jenrick? Full Article
ic Boris Johnson discharged from hospital as fiancee Carrie Symonds hails 'magnificent' NHS and reveals 'dark times' during PM's treatment By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T12:29:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Fiancee Carrie Symonds said: "There were times last week that were very dark indeed" Full Article
ic Public bemused by Labour infighting over leaked 'hate' dossier, says Anneliese Dodds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T08:46:00Z Labour was embroiled in recriminations today over the leak of an internal report that apparently exonerated Jeremy Corbyn's team of failing to crack down on anti-Semitism and instead blamed his opponents for stoking up controversy to damage him. Full Article
ic UK coronavirus restrictions will last for months not weeks, warns minister By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T10:02:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
ic Boris Johnson tested negative for Covid-19 after needing 'significant level of treatment' to overcome coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T11:13:00Z The PM's spokesman confirmed Boris Johnson has tested negative for Covid-19 Coronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ic What is the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies and what does the government body do? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T14:01:00Z Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ic Matt Hancock loses cool as he snaps at Nick Robinson during BBC interview and says it's 'too early' for lockdown exit strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T09:47:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ic Dominic Raab to be grilled over Government's handling of coronavirus crisis amid calls for probe into 'slow response' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T00:05:00Z Dominic Raab will today be grilled over the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis amid calls for an inquiry into its "slow response". Full Article
ic Dominic Raab 'set to announce three-week extension to coronavirus lockdown' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T22:44:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Full Article
ic Boris Johnson watched Dominic Raab and Keir Starmer face-off at PMQs from Chequers as he recovers from coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T13:55:00Z Boris Johnson watched Dominic Raab take on Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs from Chequers today as he continues his recovery from coronavirus. Full Article
ic Government website for key workers to book coronavirus tests stops taking applications just hours after launch By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:41:00Z "You can select a regional test site drive-through appointment or home test kit. Full Article
ic Michel Barnier laments 'disappointing' post-Brexit talks and says 'the clock is ticking' on securing deal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:40:00Z The EU's chief negotiator has branded progress in post-Brexit talks disappointing and warned the "clock was ticking". Full Article
ic Row after Dominic Cummings attended key scientific group's coronavirus meetings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T18:53:00Z A row has broken out over Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings attending meetings of the senior scientists advising the Government on the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ic Number 10 removes China data from daily press briefing charts amid suspicions over 'inaccurate' figures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T09:11:00Z The new group, modelled on the pro-Brexit European Research Group that scrutinised Theresa May's fated Brexit deal, will assess China's handling of the outbreak and broader security concerns. Full Article
ic Government was warned last year to prepare for devastating pandemic, according to leaked memo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T08:01:00Z Full Article
ic Furloughed workers should take up fruit picking this summer, Government says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T15:53:00Z Full Article
ic Boris Johnson will not take part in PMQs after birth of son with Dominic Raab expected to face Sir Keir Starmer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:51:00Z Boris Johnson will not take part in Prime Minister's Questions today following the birth of his son. Full Article
ic Labour leader launches 'Call Keir' virtual meetings for members of the public in bid to help resuscitate party By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:30:36Z Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will hold virtual meetings with members of the public over Zoom as he tries to resuscitate the party after its historic electoral defeat. Full Article
ic 'Real and significant' progress being made but 'too early' to lift lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:57:00Z It is "too early" to begin easing any lockdown measures "in any meaningful way", Nicola Sturgeon has said. Full Article
ic Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of 'slow' response to coronavirus outbreak as he demands twice as many tests By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:19:00Z Read the full interview HERE Full Article
ic Robert Jenrick would not report neighbours for lockdown breaches after police get 200,000 calls By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:30:00Z Asked by LBC's Nick Ferrari if he would join them, Mr Jenrick said: "No, I don't think I would do. But I'm not going to pass judgement on other people and what they're choosing to do. Full Article
ic Boris Johnson ally Conor Burns resigns as minister after suspension from Commons for attempting to intimidate member of public By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:33:00Z One of Boris Johnson's closest allies quit as a minister today after being found to have breached the MPs' code of conduct by trying to "intimidate" a company chairman involved in a loan row with his father. Full Article
ic Michael Gove labels UK decision not to extend Brexit transition beyond 2020 'plain prudence' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T14:43:00Z Cabinet Office minister says Government does not want the UK to continue with its 'European Union-lite membership' beyond December 2020 Full Article
ic Theresa May hits out at world leaders for 'incoherent international response' to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T07:34:00Z Theresa May has hit out at world leaders for failing "to forge a coherent international response" to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ic PMQs verdict: Boris Johnson's political genius meets Keir Starmer's forensic brilliance in long-awaited Commons duel By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:48:00Z Full Article
ic The election day that never was: how red letter day in political calendar was brought to juddering halt by coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:51:00Z It should have been the first litmus test of Sir Keir Starmer's appeal - as well as a verdict on whether Boris Johnson's general election earthquake in former Red Wall regions translated into long term local success Full Article