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Global push seeks to unlock genetic key of coronavirus' vulnerability

One of the mysteries of the coronavirus pandemic that scientists are trying to solve is why some people are barely affected while others who seem to be young and healthy become very sick.




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Coronavirus found in semen of male coronavirus patients, Chinese researchers say

The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.




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Praying mantis eats murder hornet in frightening video

Graphic viral video shows a praying mantis snatch a murder hornet from behind, hold its deadly stinger at bay and chew through its entire head.




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San Francisco COVID-19 testing reveals stark burden on the poor and marginalized

A COVID-19 mass testing effort within San Francisco's Mission District  — which aimed to broadly test individuals regardless of symptoms  — found stark inequalities in how the virus is affecting different groups. About 95% of the people who tested positive were Latino, and the vast majority could not work from home. Not a single white person tested positive, despite making up about a third of the people who were tested. 




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Mysterious Planet 9 could be found using futuristic spacecraft, theoretical physicist suggests

The hypothetical Planet 9 has been bandied about for several years, first mentioned in 2014, but researchers have yet to find it. Now, a well-known theoretical physicist believes we could find the mysterious object using "laser-launched spacecraft."




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'Weird' exoplanet 800 light-years from Earth has yellow skies and iron rain

Researchers have found the weird exoplanet WASP-79b, nearly 800 light-years from Earth, does not have a blue sky as our planet does. Instead, its skies are yellow.




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United Kingdom reveals last decoded Nazi message to mark VE Day

To mark Friday's 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the British government revealed the final Nazi message intercepted and decoded by U.K. codebreakers as Allied forces were advancing through Germany.




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Ancient 'squid attack' revealed in 200-million-year-old fossil

At one time, a bizarre squid-like creature had arms covered in hooks that enabled it to attack and completely crush the skull of its prey, according to researchers.




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Invasive 'comb' jellyfish cannibalize their young when food is scarce, study reveals

An strange, invasive species of jellyfish in Europe eats its own young when food is low, a new study claims.




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Risk of COVID-19 transmission from wastewater higher than believed, study claims

The novel coronavirus -- which has infected over 3.9 million people worldwide -- has been detected in wastewater, but researchers have been unclear about the transmission risks.




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Miley Cyrus recruits talk show guests using direct messages

Miley Cyrus doesn't get a reply from all the celebrities she messages.




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Cher: 'I always thought Donald Trump was an attention-seeking fool'

But Cher insists she'd dial down her hatred for Trump and back off her savage attacks if he started showing a little compassion or really stepped up his game amid the coronavirus crisis.




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The Weeknd eyes The Simpsons cameo after American Dad debut

The Simpsons officials have yet to respond to The Weeknd's public proposal.




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Liam Gallagher believes he's 'cracked' the 'rhythm of the birds' during lockdown

The former Oasis frontman - who is engaged to his manager Debbie Gwyther - has been connecting with nature during the coronavirus pandemic and




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Dua Lipa felt 'sad' she wasn't able to celebrate her sister's birthday in person

The 24-year-old singer has posted a glowing tribute to her sister Rina on Instagram, expressing sadness that the coronavirus lockdown has stopped




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Selena Gomez to front online cooking series

The singer will present the 10-episode show from her kitchen.




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Grimes confirms newborn son's bizarre name

The 32-year-old singer, real name Claire Boucher, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday.




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*NSYNC enjoy mini online reunion for Lance Bass's birthday

Singer Lance Bass turned 41 on 4 May.




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Sharon Osbourne 'heartbroken' that children followed dad Ozzy into drug addiction

Sharon Osbourne hoped seeing their father''s battle with addiction would put her children off, but she was wrong.




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Jessica Simpson feels 'body shamed' for 'having boobs'

The 39-year-old star has fired back at Vogue editor Sally Singer after a piece reflecting on the 2007 Met Gala which criticised her low cut




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Miley Cyrus doesn't 'feel appropriate' sharing her new music at the moment

The 27-year-old star has finished working on her new record - the follow up to 2017's 'Younger Now' - and while she revealed the material is




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Adele reveals her incredible weight loss in new birthday picture

The 'Hello' singer turned 32 on Tuesday (05.05.20) and when she took to Instagram to thank fans for their well-wishes on her special day




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Metallica plan 'Month of Giving' for Covid-19 relief

The first charity the band is highlighting is Feeding America, which partners with food banks across the U.S.




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Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider has died

The 73-year-old multi-instrumentalist played synthesiser, vocoder, flute, sax and performed vocals in the pioneering electronic music group, until his departure in 2008.




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Madonna and Barbra Streisand lead call for global change after Covid-19 crisis

Robert De Niro, Joaquin Phoenix, Juliette Binoche, and Cate Blanchett have signed an op-ed in French newspaper Le Monde.




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50 Cent doesn't have a problem with Oprah Winfrey or Gayle King

Winfrey eventually walked away from the Simmons project and had her name removed as a producer, citing creative differences.




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Demi Lovato eyes duet with Tori Kelly

The new music is expected to feature on Demi's upcoming album, the follow-up to 2017's Tell Me You Love Me, and her first under the guidance of Braun.




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Madonna: 'I caught coronavirus on tour'

The Material Girl singer was plagued with health woes and injuries on her last tour and had to scrap and postpone a series of dates.




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Wiley believes coronavirus is a method of 'depopulation'

The grime star is convinced the highly-contagious disease was deliberately introduced in China as a “control method” and a way to kill huge numbers within society.




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Liam Gallagher is keen to make a traditional Irish folk album

The former Oasis star - whose mother Peggy hails from County Mayo in the West of Ireland originally - has revealed he's considered putting




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John Legend: 'We're just hoping everybody stays safe and stays healthy'

John Legend joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music to run through his ‘At Home With’ playlist. He talks about how he’s coping at home




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Courteney Cox missing Johnny McDaid's 'physical touch' amid lockdown

At present, Friends star Courteney Cox is staying at home in Malibu, California.




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Soundgarden countersue Chris Cornell's widow over fundraising show

Soundgarden have claimed Chris Cornell's widow used charity money for personal purposes.




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Ciara enjoying spending third pregnancy with family during lockdown

Ciara is already mum to daughter Sienna, three, and five-year-old son Future.




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Justin Bieber credits sugar-free diet for improving his mental health

Justin Bieber discussed his experiences during the latest episode of his and wife Hailey's Facebook Watch series, The Biebers on Watch.




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Axl Rose feuds with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury on Twitter

The Guns N' Roses frontman denounced the hedge fund multi-millionaire, who has worked in entertainment as a film producer, out of the blue on the social media site on Wednesday.




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Music legend Little Richard dies

The musician's son, Danny Penniman, confirmed the news to Rolling Stone on Saturday.




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Ariana Grande granted a restraining order against fan who was found trespassing at her home

Ariana Grande has reportedly been granted a restraining order against a fan who was found trespassing at her home.




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Quincy Jones' $9.4 million legal win against Michael Jackson's estate has been overturned

The 87-year-old record producer - who worked extensively with Michael at the height of his pop career - was originally awarded




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Peter Hook pays tribute to Florian Schneider

Florian Schneider passed away aged 73 following a short battle with cancer.




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50 Cent: 'Fame and greed cost me relationship with eldest son'

Although 50 doesn't keep in touch with Marquise, he is close to his seven-year-old son Sire, whom he fathered with model Daphne Joy.




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Hayley Williams entered rehab after Chad Gilbert divorce

Openly discussing her mental health has also helped Williams understand why she rushed to the altar with Gilbert.




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Diddy and Justin Timberlake demand justice for murdered jogger

Prosecutor Tom Durden has vowed to convene a grand jury to discuss possible charges against the suspects - but only when coronavirus pandemic restrictions are eased, which could take several weeks.




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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton buy first home together

America's Country Airplay chart with the couple's duet, Nobody But You, three months after its initial release.




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Mercury-nominated UK rapper, Ty, dies of coronavirus at 47

Mercury-nominated UK rapper, Ty, has died aged only 47 after contracting coronavirus.




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Kelly Clarkson feared son was deaf

The singer's four-year-old son has had trouble with his speech development.




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Ray J's wife files for divorce

Princess Love filed legal documents in Los Angeles on Thursday, according to The Blast.




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Miley Cyrus has 'no idea' what real life during the coronavirus pandemic is like

The 'Wrecking Ball' hitmaker is aware many people are struggling with social distancing measures because they may have lost their job




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Elon Musk has corrected Grimes' explanation of their son's name

Singer Grimes, 32, took to Twitter to explain where X Æ A-12, the unusual moniker she and Musk chose for their son, came from, writing: "X, the unknown variable




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Madonna battled coronavirus during her 'Madame X' tour in March

The 61-year-old singer recently revealed she has antibodies for the respiratory condition and sparked confusion when she was then seen