ir World cities turn their streets over to walkers and cyclists By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-11T08:00:08Z From Berlin to Bogotá there are new footpaths and bike lanes – but not in LondonCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA growing number of cities around the world are temporarily reallocating road space from cars to people on foot and on cycles to keep key workers moving and residents in coronavirus lockdown healthy and active while socially distancing.Limited urban park space and leisure trails are under increasing pressure, with many closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus, further limiting urban dwellers’ access to outdoor space. While traffic has dropped around the world, and with it nitrogen dioxide levels, there are widespread concerns over a rise in speeding drivers endangering those walking and cycling. Continue reading... Full Article Coronavirus outbreak Cities Road transport Cycling World news UK news US news Canada Germany London Australia news Infectious diseases
ir '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
ir Pence Spokeswoman Katie Miller Tests Positive For Coronavirus By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:33:57 -0400 The case is the second confirmed by the White House this week. President Trump said Miller hasn't come into contact with him but has "spent some time" with the vice president. Full Article
ir Attorneys: Watchdog Wants Coronavirus Scientist Reinstated Amid Probe By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:00:51 -0400 Rick Bright, a top scientist working on a vaccine, says he was reassigned for not focusing on treatments favored by President Trump, even though they lacked "scientific merit." Full Article
ir The Biden Campaign Is Trying To Reach Voters Virtually By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 President Trump and Vice President Pence have made official visits to battleground states this week, while the Biden campaign tries new ways to reach voters in key states virtually. Full Article
ir Civilian Coronavirus Corps Aims To Get Pennsylvania Back To Work By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:45:00 -0400 Gov. Tom Wolf hopes a New Deal-inspired plan will help get the state's more than 1.7 million unemployed residents working again. Full Article
ir Mike Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus, 2nd case in White House complex By globalnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:53:04 +0000 The White House was moving to shore up its protection protocols to protect the nation's political leaders. Full Article Health Politics World 2 coronavirus cases in White House Canada Coronavirus Coronavirus Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus In Canada coronavirus news coronavirus update COVID-19 covid-19 canada covid-19 news Mike Pence Mike Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus Pence aide tests positive for coronavirus White House White House COVID-19 cases
ir 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
ir Coronavirus: Trudeau promises more COVID-19 aid to come from Ottawa By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:07:06 +0000 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 Canada Politics Canada Coronavirus Coronavirus Coronavirus Cases Coronavirus In Canada coronavirus Justin Trudeau coronavirus news coronavirus update COVID-19 covid-19 canada covid-19 news Justin Trudeau Justin Trudeau coronavirus
ir 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
ir Egyptian leader el-Sissi expands presidential powers amid coronavirus By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:20:53 +0000 The new amendments allow the president to to take measures to contain the virus, but they also include expanded powers to ban public and private meetings, protests, celebrations and other forms of assembly. Full Article Politics World Coronavirus coronavirus news coronavirus update COVID-19 covid-19 egypt covid-19 news Egpyt egypt news middle east coronavirus Middle East News middle-east news egypt
ir 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
ir Sandra Bullock's Daughter Laila Makes Rare Appearance While Surprising Coronavirus Nurse By www.eonline.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:40:00 GMT As Jada Pinkett Smith suggested, "Grab a tissue!" If you needed a reason to cry happy tears, look no further than the newly released Mother's Day episode of the star's... Full Article
ir Bethenny Frankel Shares Extremely Rare Photo of Daughter Bryn on Her 10th Birthday By www.eonline.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:14:12 GMT Bethenny Frankel is wishing her daughter Bryn a very happy 10th birthday. The former Real Housewives of New York star marked the pre-teen's birthday by sharing a rare few photos, one... Full Article
ir 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
ir Author Alison Roman Shades Chrissy Teigen's Cooking Empire: ''That Horrifies Me'' By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:21:00 GMT Move over, Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow. There's a new feud brewing between two leaders in the lifestyle industry. Best-selling cookbook author Alison Roman has caught the... Full Article
ir Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy Dead at 75 From Coronavirus By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:36:00 GMT Roy Horn of the famous Siegrfried & Roy duo has died at the age of 75 from complications caused by the coronavirus. According to a press release, the legendary performer succumbed to... Full Article
ir What Traveling Internationally Is Like in the Age of Coronavirus By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:00:00 GMT I've traveled a lot over the years, saving up all the dollars and vacation days I can manage to embark on solo adventures around the globe. Whether I've ended up road-tripping... Full Article
ir Virtual parliamentary proceedings cause spike in injuries for interpreters: union By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 05:02:00 -0400 Coping with iffy audio quality, occasional feedback loops, new technology and MPs who speak too quickly has resulted in a steep increase in interpreters reporting workplace injuries, according to the union that represents some 70 accredited interpreters who translate English into French and vice versa. Full Article
ir Labour MP Jess Phillips promoted to Sir Keir Starmer's top team By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T21:09:50Z The new Labour Leader has promoted the prominent backbencher Jess Phillips to his top team. Full Article
ir 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
ir Boris Johnson's father Stanley speaks of 'relief' and warns Britons to take coronavirus seriously as PM is moved out of intensive care By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T07:45:00Z "To use that American expression, he almost took one for the team" Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
ir Government launches investigation of NHS staff deaths on coronavirus front line By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T15:03:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
ir Labour leader Keir Starmer launches probe into leak of anti-Semitism report By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T19:18:00Z The move comes after revelations that a party investigation claimed to have found "no evidence" of anti-Semitism complaints being handled differently to other forms of complaint. Full Article
ir Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds interrupted by daughter in live interview during virus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-06T06:30:00Z Full Article
ir 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
ir 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
ir Labour leader Keir Starmer urges government to outline coronavirus lockdown exit strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T21:58:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates here Full Article
ir Keir Starmer turns up the heat on the Tories: Tell us your lockdown exit strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T09:56:00Z We were too slow to implement lockdown and make sure it was policed, Labour leader tells Tories Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
ir Britain will stay in lockdown until coronavirus vaccine is found, health minister says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T20:21:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ir Prison charities sue Government over 'unlawful' response to coronavirus as number of inmates with Covid-19 hits 255 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:11:00Z Some 138 prison staff have also contracted the virus in 49 prisons as well as seven prisoner escort and custody services staff. Full Article
ir Home Secretary Priti Patel facing legal action from Sir Philip Rutnam after bullying allegations By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T16:21:23Z Legal action has been formally launched against Priti Patel following allegations of bullying from a top civil servant. Full Article
ir MPs approve 'hybrid proceedings' in House of Commons amid coronavirus lockdown with some to appear via video link By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:59:00Z MPs have approved hybrid proceedings in the House of Commons with some MPs set to attend via video link amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ir 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
ir Virtual Commons sitting is start of modernisation, says Speaker Lindsay Hoyle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:32:00Z The historic "hybrid" sitting of the House of Commons will be the springboard for further modernisation of Westminster, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle told the Standard. Full Article
ir 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
ir 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
ir Well-marshalled argument and evidence rather than tub-thumping emotion: Keir Starmer makes his PMQs debut By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T12:00:00Z Political editor Joe Murphy watches the new Labour leader in his first Commons test Full Article
ir Keir Starmer calls for probe into leaked anti-Semitism report to be concluded in 'matter of months' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T23:01:00Z Sir Keir Starmer has called for Labour's inquiry into a leaked anti-Semitism dossier to be concluded in a "matter of months", ahead of a meeting of the party's ruling National Executive Committee. Full Article
ir 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
ir Celebrities back call for Priti Patel to allow migrants access to support amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T22:17:00Z Celebrities have backed calls for Home Secretary Priti Patel to end restrictions that prevent thousands of migrants in the UK from accessing financial support during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
ir 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
ir Boris Johnson 'focused on securing more PPE' in first Cabinet after return to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:09:27Z Securing more personal protective equipment was top of the agenda for the Prime Minister as he returned to work, his official spokesman said. Full Article
ir 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
ir Boris Johnson baby name odds: What will the Prime Minister and Carrie Symonds name their son? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:01:00Z The pair announced the exciting news this morning Full Article
ir Keir Starmer urges Government to publish lockdown exit strategy as he warns England could 'fall behind' other countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:06:00Z Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Government to publish an exit strategy for the coronavirus lockdown amid warnings the country could "fall behind" without one. Full Article
ir Boris Johnson's rollercoaster month as he returns to work hours after son's birth to lead war against Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:46:00Z The PM has had two life-changing events in just three weeks - a new family and a brush with death Full Article
ir 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
ir Carrie Symonds' pregnancy timeline: From when she and Boris Johnson announced the news to the arrival of their baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:54:00Z It seems like a lifetime ago that Boris Johnson announced that he and his partner were engaged and expecting a baby. Full Article
ir Recovery from coronavirus crisis will take years, ex-chancellors Kenneth Clarke and Norman Lamont warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:25:00Z Britain will not enjoy a "V-shaped bounce" out of the crisis caused by coronavirus but will take years to recover fully, two former chancellors today warned. Full Article