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Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is changing the way we live

The crew of the Mars500 simulation mission

A Mars simulation crew spent 520 days in confinement. Here are their tips

If you're struggling in quarantine right now, you might look for advice from someone like an astronaut who was part of the ESA's Mars500 simulation study.

Marvel just changed the release dates for Thor, Doctor Strange, and more

Release dates of highly anticipated Marvel sequels are being shuffled around as Disney deals with production setbacks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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How to cash your stimulus check for free with Paypal

PayPal is waiving fees for its cash-a-check feature until May 31, which will allow people to cash in their coronavirus stimulus checks while staying at home.
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Google, Apple promise to encrypt data from contact-tracing tech

Amid privacy concerns about coronavirus contact tracing plans, Apple and Google announced new protections to their systems on Friday, such as encrypted data.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt is staying creative while stuck at home

Joseph Gordon-Levitt said that HitRecord's new show, Create Together, was inspired by people who still collaborate to make art during these difficult times.
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Did the world’s biggest tech show propel U.S. coronavirus infections?

A report suggests that January's CES tech show in Vegas may have been an incubator for COVID-19, with possible cases weeks before the first recorded U.S. death.
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FDA says it’s a terrible idea to use hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus at home

The FDA issued a warning in late April about the potentially life-threatening side effects of using hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat the coronavirus.
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No, you shouldn’t inject yourself with disinfectant to ‘cure’ the coronavirus

The manufacturer of Lysol has warned its products should under no circumstances be ingested, after Trump speculated it could be a treatment for coronavirus.
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Coronavirus conspiracy theories and myths debunked

With COVID-19 now gripping the world, it's no surprise that conspiracy theories and misinformation are spreading. Here are the facts on six of those rumors.
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Parks and Recreation cast is reuniting for a shot-at-home scripted special

NBC has announced that Parks and Recreation will reunite for a shot-at-home scripted special, aimed at raising money for the fight against the coronavirus.
Spot, a robot dog.

Doctors share what it’s like to team up with a robot to fight the coronavirus

Some coronavirus patients at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston are being greeted by a new kind of nurse: A four-legged Boston Dynamics robot named Spot.
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Google and Apple’s contact-tracing API could be coming next week

The contact-tracing API in development by Google and Apple could be coming next week, according to a report by Les Echos.
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Bill Gates: We need these 4 innovations to end coronavirus quarantines

We need to make major innovative strides before we can lift quarantine rules imposed for the coronavirus outbreak, Bill Gates writes in a Washington Post op-ed.
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A tiger caught coronavirus. Are house pets vulnerable too?

After a tiger in the Bronx Zoo tested positive for coronavirus, pet owners may be wondering if their animals are at risk. Here's what available evidence indicates.
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Twitter will remove potentially harmful, unverified claims about 5G, coronavirus

Twitter has announced that it will start removing unverified tweets related to 5G and coronavirus that could cause harm, like the destruction of radio towers.

Coronavirus testing: Everything you need to know

The U.S. needs more tests for the coronavirus pandemic, but these tests have accuracy issues that need fixing as well before lockdown measures can be eased.
GameStop storefront from outside.

GameStop CEO takes 50% pay cut as some stores begin to reopen

GameStop is beginning to reopen stores in several countries, including the United States, and is making salary cuts in order to adapt during the coronavirus.
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How to watch the NFL Draft 2020

Tune into the first virtual NFL draft on Thursday, April 23, as coronavirus has shut down all other major live sporting events.
Phonesoap

Should you buy a UV phone sanitation box — and can it kill the coronavirus?

UV-based phone sanitizing accessories like PhoneSoap are on the rise. But can they take care of the coronavirus or damage your phone's internals?
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Piracy, lost deals, and apps: The risks film festivals face while going digital

Film festivals face a tough decision of whether to cancel altogether or stream films during the COVID-19 lockdown, both of which would result in lost revenue.
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Nintendo ramps up production so you can finally buy a Switch

According to a report published in the Nikkei Asian Review, Nintendo is amping up its production of the Nintendo Switch by 10% or so.
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FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test

In response to a mass shortage of available tests, the FDA has authorized a direct-to-consumer at-home test for the coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. 
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A blessing in the skies: How coronavirus is affecting Earth’s atmosphere

China, Italy, and the U.S. have all seen reductions in pollution levels as people shelter in place. What would it take to make it last after the pandemic?

Aussie airline Qantas shows how it hibernates its jets during pandemic

Much work is needed to prepare a commercial jet for a lengthy hibernation, and there's a fair bit of maintenance work to carry out while it's parked up, too.
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How to get coronavirus-related alerts on your phone

Attempting to keep up with the coronavirus pandemic? We show you how to receive alerts on your phone using Google Alerts and info newsletters from the CDC.
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Where to donate your stimulus check to help people affected by coronavirus

If you want to donate your stimulus check to fight the coronavirus outbreak, here are the best charities that could use the money.
Facebook has an interactive map tracking people who say they are exhibiting coronavirus symptoms across the U.S.

Facebook map shows you where people are reporting coronavirus symptoms

Facebook posted an interactive map which tracks how many people say they are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, by U.S. county
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How to avoid coronavirus stimulus check scams

The Federal Trade Commission provided tips on how people may avoid scams linked to the coronavirus stimulus checks being issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Facebook, Google coronavirus surveys may soon predict outbreaks, researchers say

Data from surveys run on Facebook and Google could be used to track and even predict the spread of coronavirus, according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon.
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General Motors makes its first delivery to hospitals battling coronavirus

General Motors has partnered with medical device company Ventec Life Systems to build 30,000 ventilators for U.S. hospitals battling the coronavirus pandemic.
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Formula E team rolls with marble racing during pandemic postponement

With the Formula E season postponed, the Envision Virgin Racing team has hooked up with Jelle’s Marble Runs for a planned season-long event dubbed “Marbula E.”
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Amazon is using thermal cameras to scan warehouse workers for fevers

The cameras have reportedly been set up at six warehouses to allow for faster temperature checks to see if any workers may have contracted the coronavirus.
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Amazon faces heat from federal labor board for alleged retaliation

Amazon workers in Chicago have reportedly filed complaints with a federal labor board, claiming they were retaliated against for speaking out about safety.
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The founders of Instagram reunite to create a coronavirus tracker website

Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have now reunited to launch a website for tracking the spread of coronavirus, officially called COVID-19.