Instacart is now pairing users with shoppers in real-time in an attempt to deal with a demand spike caused by at-home coronavirus isolation The options will look to free up delivery window times for users A ‘Fast and Flexible’ option pairs users with the next available shopper ‘Order Ahead’ lets users place their orders two … Read more
Spit guards should be carried by all frontline police to protect officers from thugs spitting and coughing at them during the coronavirus pandemic, a senior figure has demanded. Sergeant Simon Kempton, the operational lead for Covid-19 at the Police Federation, told MPs the virus was being ‘weaponised’ by criminals after dozens of such assaults in … Read more
Gary Lineker has warned against a ‘judgemental pile-on’ on footballers who have not taken a pay cut during the coronavirus crisis after Matt Hancock urged them to ‘play their part’ and use their wealth to support club staff being furloughed. The former England striker and Match of the Day host believes that Premier League stars … Read more
White House senior adviser Jared Kushner made a rare appearance in the White House press briefing room Thursday amid reports about his expanded role in handling the coronavirus crisis and criticism of his efforts. Kushner has put together a group of private-sector friends, including his former roommate, to aid the administration’s response to the coronavirus. He … Read more
Hospitals in New York are facing disastrously low levels of oxygen, a problem that could be seen globally as demand increases in line with greater numbers of coronavirus cases. Some patients, particularly those who develop pneumonia, require supplemental oxygen when facing breathing difficulties, and a lack of supply will prove to be similarly problematic to … Read more
Pets at Home enjoys ‘exceptional’ demand as dedicated owners stock up on food and medicine – but dog grooming and pet sales are on hold The retailer has been deemed ‘essential’ and its stores and website are open Pets at Home has seen demand surge amid the pandemic crisis in last few weeks Annual profit … Read more
MPs demand Parliament set up ‘virtual’ House of Commons during coronavirus crisis after Welsh Assembly becomes first democratic chamber in UK to debate over Zoom Welsh Assembly held a virtual meeting this afternoon using Zoom software Assembly would normally now be in recess but is still sitting due to coronavirus MPs in Westminster are now … Read more
Oil prices fall to 18-year lows of under $21 a barrel as coronavirus outbreak hits demand By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 22:09 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 22:09 BST, 30 March 2020 Oil prices fell to 18-year lows of under $21 a barrel yesterday as the coronavirus outbreak hit demand. Fears … Read more
Microsoft is forced to tweak its cloud services after seeing a 775 PERCENT demand increase due to coronavirus isolation measures Microsoft has seen a surge in its cloud services due to coronavirus isolation The company says its cloud services have surged 775 percent in affected areas As a result it will alter services to maintain … Read more
iPLAYER Wallander It’s set in Sweden and is based on books by a Swedish author, but can this version of Wallander really be described as Scandi-noir? Probably not, seeing as it stars a largely British cast headed by Kenneth Branagh. While some will tell you Krister Henriksson delivers the definitive portrayal of the haggard detective in … Read more