Trump says had no time to talk to European allies on coronavirus travel curbs
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had no time to consult with European allies before announcing coronavirus travel restrictions, but hoped the curbs...
Dow heads for worst day since 1987 as record bull run ends
The Dow Jones index was on course on Thursday for its worst performance since Wall Street’s “Black Monday” crash of 1987, as President Donald Trump’s...
JPMorgan asks New York staff to work from home to stem virus spread – memo
JPMorgan Chase & Co has asked New York-area employees to work from home to stem the spread of the coronavirus, according to an internal memo...
First coronavirus death in U.S. state of Georgia was 67-year-old man, governor says
The first patient to die from the new coronavirus in the U.S. state of Georgia was a 67-year-old man with underlying medical conditions, Governor Brian...
Brazil communications secretary, who met Trump, has coronavirus, government says
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s communications secretary, Fabio Wajngarten, has been diagnosed with coronavirus following a second confirmatory test, the presidency’s communications office said on Thursday....
Trudeau self-isolates as wife is tested for coronavirus
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are in self-isolation after she came down with flu-like symptoms and was tested for the new...
First coronavirus death in U.S. state of Georgia was 67-year-old man: governor
The first patient to die from the new coronavirus in the U.S. state of Georgia was a 67-year-old man with underlying medical conditions, Governor Brian...
Report: NFL won’t delay start of league year due to virus
The NFL has “no plans to move the start of the league year” due to the coronavirus pandemic, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday....
Second Utah Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus
A second player for the NBA’s Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed on Thursday, a day after the league said it was...
Horse racing: Women jockeys shining – when given the chance
In 1972, Meriel Tufnell became the first female rider in Britain to win an official horse race. It was also the first time female jockeys...