• US auto factories likely to stay closed another two weeks

    US auto factories likely to stay closed another two weeks

    DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler is backing off a planned May 4 restart at its North American factories because some U.S. states still will have stay-home orders in place. The move likely means that factories of all three Detroit automakers will be idled for at least another two weeks as they negotiate reopening terms with the United …
  • Bill Gates Dismisses Chinese Coronavirus Coverup: ‘It’s Not Even Time for That Discussion’

    Bill Gates Dismisses Chinese Coronavirus Coverup: ‘It’s Not Even Time for That Discussion’

    Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called allegations that China cost the world valuable time by covering up the origins of the Wuhan coronavirus a “distraction” in an interview Sunday, adding that “China did a lot of things right at the beginning.” Speaking to CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, Gates pushed back on criticism of Beijing’s initial …
  • China Says It Is ‘Victim’ of Coronavirus Disinformation, Accuses U.S. of ‘Hiding Something’

    China Says It Is ‘Victim’ of Coronavirus Disinformation, Accuses U.S. of ‘Hiding Something’

    The Chinese government went on the attack Monday against U.S. criticism of the Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, claiming it is a “victim” of disinformation surrounding the pandemic and accusing the U.S. of “hiding something.” “China always stands against disinformation campaign. We are victim rather than producer of disinformation,” the Chinese foreign ministry wrote …
  • The Michael Jordan-Isiah Thomas feud reignited by ‘The Last Dance’

    The Michael Jordan-Isiah Thomas feud reignited by ‘The Last Dance’

    A bad dream is getting worse for Isiah Thomas. The Hall of Fame Pistons point guard was snubbed from the Dream Team in 1992 and Sunday’s new installment of “The Last Dance” may have provided another reminder of why Thomas didn’t get to chase an Olympic gold medal with one of the greatest teams ever. …
  • Big tech firms caught in US-China clash over coronavirus crisis

    Big tech firms caught in US-China clash over coronavirus crisis

    Tech companies are finding themselves at the center of the falling out between the US and China as the two nations spar over the Communist Party’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Quarterly earnings reports are due out this week from Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft, which will offer a first look at just how …
  • Jessica Alba and daughter Honor dance in matching bikinis

    Jessica Alba and daughter Honor dance in matching bikinis

    Jessica Alba and her 11-year-old daughter Honor Warren are in it to twin it. Over the weekend, the pair showed off their dances moves on TikTok clad in identical outfits: matching brown bikini tops ($85) and high-waisted bottoms ($85) by Left On Friday, along with sun hats and oversized linen boyfriend shirts, which both wore …
  • China Warns Australia: Drop Coronavirus Probe or Pay an Economic Price

    China Warns Australia: Drop Coronavirus Probe or Pay an Economic Price

    The Australian government’s call for China to explain its bungled handling of the deadly coronavirus pandemic could spark a boycott by Chinese consumers, who may no longer travel and study in Australia or buy major exports including beef and wine. That was the stark warning delivered Monday by Ambassador Cheng Jingye via an interview published in …
  • F1 chief confident season can start in July despite coronavirus

    F1 chief confident season can start in July despite coronavirus

    Chase Carey’s remarks come ahead of a video call between the Premier League’s 20 clubs on Friday as other sports look to restart. Formula One is planning to start its 2020 season on 5 July in Austria – despite news of the French Grand Prix becoming the 10th race this year to be postponed or …
  • GE's coronavirus troubles likely to hit power business, not just aviation

    GE's coronavirus troubles likely to hit power business, not just aviation

    Quarantines and lockdowns at large U.S. power plants are threatening to squeeze a multibillion-dollar slice of revenue that General Electric Co is counting on to help lift profits. Several major U.S. utilities with fleets of GE generators told Reuters they are halting or deferring maintenance, much of it handled by GE, because the work is …
  • The virus hunters who search bat caves to predict the next pandemic

    The virus hunters who search bat caves to predict the next pandemic

    Before entering the cave, the small team of scientists pull on hazmat suits, face masks and thick gloves to cover every inch of their skin. Contact with bat droppings or urine could expose them to some of the world’s deadliest unknown viruses.Equipped with headlights, they set their nets up at the entrance of the dark …