Trump considering quarantine on New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut - Business Insider
"We might not have to do it, but there's a possibility that sometime today we'll do a quarantine — short term two weeks," Trump told reporters.
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Mar 29, 2020
Stranded Holland America cruise ship okayed to cross Panama Canal - Business Insider
Panama's Ministry of Health authorized the ship to transit the waterway, according a statement from the Panama Canal Authority.
Mar 29, 2020
New York City coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations by age chart - Business Insider
New York City, which reported its first coronavirus case on March 1, now has about 25% of all people infected in the US.
Mar 28, 2020
Mark Cuban says 3M lets distributors price-gouge N95 face masks - Business Insider
Mark Cuban accused 3M of failing to keep prices of its face masks low when they are critical to protecting health workers battling the coronavirus.
Mar 29, 2020
The US coronavirus death toll has surpassed 2,000, doubling in just 2 days - Business Insider
Coronavirus-related deaths have more than doubled since Thursday, when American health officials reported 1,000 deaths.
Mar 28, 2020
Coronavirus: Fauci 'really confident' those who recover will be immune - Business Insider
"It's never 100%, but I'd be willing to bet anything that people who recover are really protected against reinfection," Fauci said in an interview.
Mar 26, 2020
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman turned $27 million into $2.6 billion by betting that the coronavirus would tank the market
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman turned $27 million into $2.6 billion by betting that the coronavirus would tank the market
Mar 28, 2020
Stock market crash: Shares still expensive amid downturn, may fall more - Business Insider
"There's absolutely no assurance that an oversold market will not become decidedly more oversold," says John Hussman.
Mar 28, 2020
Washington state bans all non-immediate family members from funerals - Insider
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the measures as part of his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" initiative. Washington had the first US case and death from COVID-19.
Mar 28, 2020
Here are the 19 US states that are in the best fiscal position for a recession - Business Insider
Some states have a stronger financial situation than others, based on fiscal data from the US Census Bureau.
Mar 29, 2020
Detroit Auto Show canceled in preparation for FEMA to turn venue into field hospital
The North American International Auto Show, which was scheduled for June in Detroit, has been canceled as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and the city prepares to repurpose the TCF Center into a temporary field hospital. NAIAS is held each year in the TCF Center, formerly known as the Cob…
Mar 28, 2020
Startups Weekly: A new era for consumer tech
TechCrunch is out hunting for bright spots in the startup world as we all come to grips with the pandemic — particularly where checks are actually being written despite everything. D2C is back to the future First up this week, we surveyed top direct-to-consumer investors, and they seemed pretty opt…
Mar 28, 2020
This Week in Apps: Apple launches a COVID-19 app, the outbreak's impact on social and video apps and more
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry saw a record 204 billion downloads and $120 billion in consumer spending in 2019, according to App Annie’s “State of Mob…
Mar 28, 2020
Original Content podcast: 'Tiger King' might be the wildest show on Netflix
Netflix’s “Tiger King” is a docuseries focusing on the man who calls himself Joe Exotic — owner of a private park full of tigers and other big cats. We learn in the opening minutes of the first episode that he’s been accused of hiring a contract killer to murder an animal ri…
Mar 28, 2020
How Huawei is dividing Western nations
The relationship between the United Kingdom and Australia is not usually a flashpoint in international relations. After all, the two allies share a common language, ancestry, and monarch. So what caused a dustup recently that saw a senior Australian parliamentarian rebuke the British foreign secret…
Mar 28, 2020
A new FDA-authorized COVID-19 test doesn't need a lab and can produce results in just 5 minutes
There’s a new COVID-19 test from healthcare technology maker Abbott that looks to be the fastest yet in terms of producing results, and that can do so on the spot right at point-of-care, without requiring a round trip to a lab. This test for the novel coronavirus causing the current global pa…
Mar 28, 2020
As the U.S. shuts down, StockX's business is booming, says its CEO
StockX, the high-flying resale marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of sneakers, streetwear, handbags and other collectible items who agree on pricing, has seen its fortune rise along with the $6 billion global sneaker resale market, which is part of the broader $100 billion sneaker categor…
Mar 27, 2020
John Borthwick & Matt Hartman of betaworks discuss coronavirus adaptation strategies
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hopping on Zoom with betaworks’ John Borthwick and Matt Hartman to discuss the tech world’s adaptation to this new locked-down world, the future of new media and answer questions from the audience. We discussed whether new media companies can raise capit…
Mar 27, 2020
Rocket startup Skyrora shifts production to hand sanitizer and face masks for coronavirus response
One of the newer companies attempting to join the rarified group of private space launch startups actually flying payloads to orbit has redirected its entire UK-based manufacturing capacity towards COVID-19 response. Skyrora, which is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is answering the call of the UK go…
Mar 27, 2020
Duke University uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide to clean N95 face masks for reuse
With shortages of N95 face masks persisting nationwide, healthcare facilities are scrambling to find ways to clean and treat the masks for reuse to protect doctors and nurses most at risk of exposure to COVID-19. Duke University thinks it has found a solution using vaporized hydrogen peroxide to de…
Mar 28, 2020
<em>Ozark</em> boss breaks down season 3 and that bloody final scene
'Ozark' showrunner Chris Mundy breaks down the third season, including the new reality for Marty and Wendy: 'For better or worse, you're completely in this game, and now it's yours to see if you have another play left in you.'
Mar 28, 2020
<em>All My Children</em> veteran John Callahan dies at 66
John Callahan, the actor best known for playing Edmund Grey on 'All My Children,' has died. He was 66.
Mar 28, 2020
All the best concerts to quaran-stream this weekend
Staying in to avoid catching or spreading the novel coronavirus doesn't have to be boring.
Mar 27, 2020
What to Watch this Weekend: <em>American Idol</em> heads to Hawaii for top 40 showcase
What to Watch: 'Ozark' returns for season 3, Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum are 'Making the Cut' on Amazon Prime, 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' lights up Hulu, and Trixie Mattel brings 'Moving Parts' to Netflix.
Mar 28, 2020
Heather Locklear resurfaces with fun lockdown video: ‘Amanda Woodward's roots are alive and well!’
A healthy-looking Heather Locklear made a rare live appearance via Instagram Friday by thanking all the people who are working through the self-quarantine period.
Mar 07, 2020
What to quaran-stream if you're staying in to avoid coronavirus
Trying to avoid public places and coronavirus? Stay home and binge these TV shows and movies.
Mar 13, 2020
Missing sports? Here are the best movies to stream while leagues are shut down
With coronavirus bringing the sports world to a halt, EW has compiled your list of slam-dunk streams.
Mar 18, 2020
Here are all the new movies on VOD in March, from <em>Birds of Prey</em> to <em>Rise of Skywalker</em>
Here's EW's comprehensive list of the movies being released to on-demand this March, including some surprise early releases.
Mar 14, 2020
It’s your last chance to watch <em>Dark Knight</em>, <em>Charlie's Angels</em> and these other movies on Netflix
Stuck in self-isolation? Social distancing getting to you because of the coronavirus pandemic? Here are some major movies to watch before they leave Netflix at the end of March.
Feb 15, 2020
Joe Mantegna says working with Madonna is like 'working with Godzilla' (in a good way!)
'Criminal Minds' star Joe Mantegna says working with Madonna is like 'working with Godzilla' — and he means it as a compliment!
