Facebook opens up Messenger app to health authorities in bid to deliver vital COVID-19 information

Facebook is opening up its Messenger app to health authorities in a bid to deliver vital information about the coronavirus pandemic Facebook want to connect its Messenger developers with health authorities The partnership seeks to help disseminate valid information about COVID-19 Health ministries in Argentina and Pakistan have already joined  Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more

FTSE 100 opens nearly five per cent down amid coronavirus outbreak

FTSE 100 opens 5% down with drop of 242 to 4,949 points as coronavirus crisis continues to terrify investors – while pound trades at $1.16 amid chaos UK share index was down 4.82 per cent when it opened in London on Monday  Currently stands at 4,949 with the pound worth $1.16 and euro worth £0.91  … Read more

£20 billion to prop up the high street: Rishi Sunak opens cash taps to help ailing shops and pubs

High Street stops and pubs were handed a £20billion ‘lifeline’ by the Chancellor today as he vowed to help small businesses fight off the ravages of coronavirus. As businesses reeled from the effect of consumers being told to stay at home and avoid social contact he unveiled a package of measures to keep businesses afloat … Read more

FTSE 100 rebounds slightly as it opens up 3% amid coronavirus panic

The FTSE 100 opened up nearly 3 per cent today as investors soaked in the news of the Government’s increased measures to protect the UK against coronavirus. The index of Britain’s biggest companies rose 147 points or 2.9 per cent to 5,298 in early trading this morning.  The gains came amid hopes of joined-up global … Read more

FTSE opens down again despite global central banks stepping in

FTSE opens down again as it falls 2.3 per cent despite global central banks stepping in after one of the worst weeks in its history amid virus crisis By Rory Tingle For Mailonline Published: 08:04 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 08:12 GMT, 16 March 2020 The FTSE 100 opened down again today as it … Read more

Richard Wilkins, 65, opens up on coronavirus diagnosis after meeting Tom Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson

Entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins has spoken of the ‘bizarre’ nature of his coronavirus diagnosis after he came into contact with Tom Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson. Channel Nine on Sunday evening confirmed the presenter, 65, who briefly met Wilson during her visit to the network’s studios, tested positive. Wilson and her husband, actor Tom Hanks, tested positive for COVID-19 … Read more

Chris Harrison opens up about the wild finale of The Bachelor

After Tuesday night’s wild finale of ABC’s The Bachelor, host and executive producer Chris Harrison opened up about the experience, revealing, ‘I’ve never been more uncomfortable.’ During the finale, Peter Weber first chose Hannah Ann, before breaking it off with her to try and make things work with Madison, but Peter’s mother Barb was not … Read more

Reporters Without Borders opens a new virtual library inside Minecraft to share banned news stories

A new virtual library in Minecraft will let people in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Russia and Vietnam read stories from banned journalists Reporters will be able to use Minecraft as a workaround for censorship The popular videgame will host a new virtual library filled with censored news stories in both English and the language they … Read more

Edge observation deck opens in New York City   

The highest outdoor observation deck in the western hemisphere has just opened in New York City. The ‘Edge’ – a $25 billion Hudson Yards development in Manhattan – officially opened to the public on Wednesday. Soaring 100 floors, the viewing platform is a record 1,131 feet from the ground. It boasts views of NYC, New … Read more