Coronavirus: Children can visit separated parents during restrictions
Image copyright Getty Images Children of parents who are separated are able to move between households during the coronavirus restrictions, minister Michael Gove has said.Some parents were worried they would not be able to see their children if they do not live with them full-time.He initially suggested children should not be travelling between different houses…
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Economists forecast a record 3.5 million more people filed for unemployment last week amid the coronavirus shutdown
Weekly jobless claims are set to hit a second straight record as the coronavirus outbreak further freezes the US economy, experts surveyed by Bloomberg said.The median reading from the 46 economists surveyed was that Thursday’s jobless-claims report would reach 3.5 million, slightly higher than the record 3.3 million last week.The gloomiest projection was 6.5 million,…
‘Crazy hours, short nights’: The inside story of how a buzzy biotech upstart developed a potential coronavirus vaccine in record time (MRNA)
The $10 billion biotech Moderna developed a potential coronavirus vaccine in record time, zooming past Big Pharma competitors.Stephane Bancel, the company’s CEO, sat down with Business Insider to discuss the technology platform that drove its speed and how the company hopes to pioneer a new way of developing vaccines. “The speed is one dimension, but the…
Supermarkets could be allowed to deliver groceries in the middle of the night as coronavirus panic-buying empties shelves in UK stores
Supermarkets are struggling to meet an increase in demand caused by coronavirus panic-buying.Basic items like toilet roll and antibacterial hand gel have run out in stores as the public struggle to book a slot for online shopping.Now the UK government is considering plans to allow supermarkets to deliver food in the middle of the night…
How to clear the cache on a Microsoft Edge browser to make it run more efficiently
You can easily clear your cache on Microsoft Edge by adjusting the browser’s settings. Clearing the cache in Microsoft Edge can help to improve the browser’s speed and performance.Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. If your Microsoft Edge browser isn’t running as quickly as normal, or its performance is otherwise suffering in some way, it…
LIVE UPDATES: See the full results of today’s Texas Democratic primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden won a tightly contested race against Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential primary in Texas, according to Decision Desk HQ and Insider.Polls in Texas closed at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET). The state has the second-most delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday.We have up-to-the-minute live…
Sport Doping in sport: US Anti-Doping head fears athletes could ‘take advantage’ of reduced tests
Travis Tygart says testing will have “shut down entirely”The head of US Anti-Doping Travis Tygart fears some athletes will “take advantage” of reduced drug testing during the coronavirus pandemic.Tygart says the outbreak, which has led to almost 24,000 deaths globally, opens a “window of opportunity” for those not “willing to compete clean”.US Anti-Doping (Usada) is…
Dow on brink of bear market as Wall Street whiplash continues – ABC News
The Dow is down more than 20% from the year’s highest close.March 11, 2020, 8:17 PM5 min read The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1,464 points, or 5.86%, on Wednesday, as investor anxiety over the coronavirus outbreak pushed the index into a bear market for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis. The S&P…
What to know about coronavirus testing, including drive-thru clinics
As confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to climb in the U.S. and around the world, questions about the virus abound, including how to know whether you have COVID-19 or not and where and how to get tested. Unlike other diseases with distinct symptoms, novel coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19, has signs that mimic a cold…
WATCH: Coronavirus daily update: March 23, 2020
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Trump Coronavirus: Three out of four of Americans under some form of lockdown
Image copyright AFP Image caption Most Americans are now only allowed out to get supplies or exercise About three out of four Americans are now, or about to be, under some form of lockdown, as more states tighten measures to fight the coronavirus.Maryland, Virginia, Arizona and Tennessee became the latest states to order citizens to…
Israel heads for unity government as Netanyahu rival Gantz puts coronavirus over politics – CNBC
Blue and White Party Leader Benny Gantz speaks during a nomination ceremony on October 23, 2019 in Jerusalem, Israel.Amir Levy | Getty ImagesIsrael’s leading opposition candidate, Benny Gantz, has agreed to form a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ending a political deadlock that forced three elections in less than a year.The unexpected announcement…
Sport Transfer rumours: Mane, Sterling, Thiaw, Pogba, Haaland, Cucurella
Liverpool’s Senegal forward Sadio Mane, 27, will leave to join Real Madrid while the departure of 27-year-old Egypt forward Mohamed Salah would be good for the Reds, says ex-Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko. (Sun)Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling, 25, still has affection for Liverpool despite the acrimonious nature of his move to City. (Sky…
Non-league South Liverpool’s dreams shattered as season declared null and void
South Liverpool were eight points clear at the top of the West Cheshire League Division One when the season was cancelledIt has been a tough week for South Liverpool FC.After a race against time, they realised on Monday, through no fault of their own, they wouldn’t get the work on their ground done in time…
Shifting Gears: What travel is essential? What’s not?
Happy Friday and welcome to yet another coronavirus edition of Shifting Gears, Business Insider’s weekly roundup of all things transportation. Travel is, of course, still insanely snarled. As we discussed last week, the wane in demand has brought entire industries to their knees. Many, like airlines, are now praying for government relief.My colleague Tom Pallini…
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