Monthly Archives: April 2020
For once, Nadal found wanting as he is flummoxed by IT gremlins
Throughout his incredible career it has taken a pretty special opponent to worry Rafa Nadal but the Spanish great met his match in the form of Instagram Live on Monday.
New York governor says 'don't need protests to convince anyone' of anxiety over lockdowns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday he understood why some people were protesting against the lockdown response to the coronavirus outbreak but said restrictions must be lifted in a way that prevented further outbreaks.
U.S. senators propose $500 billion rescue for state, local governments
A U.S. Senate Republican and a Democrat proposed a $500 billion rescue package for state and municipal governments on Monday, as it became increasingly clear that the next coronavirus relief bill will not include money for reeling local authorities.
Music duo Nate & Hila tag team to paint a UFO scene — The Bob Ross Challenge
Comedically-inclined and environmentally-conscious music duo, Nate & Hila, put their teamwork to the test going toe-to-toe with Bob Ross. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Comedy, Hip Hop, Climate Change, and Bob Ross
Uber Direct and Connect will deliver toilet paper, meds, and more
Since people in quarantine don’t need many Uber rides, the company is now delivering goods. Uber announced Monday the official launch of Uber Direct and Uber Connect, two trial programs that let people get groceries, medications, and basic supplies, like toilet paper, delivered. Direct brings items from stores to people’s homes. In New York City, […]
Build a 'Fortnite'-style game yourself with this $15 beginner's course
TL;DR: Learn how to build a battle royale with Unity and Blender for just $14.99, a 92% savings as of April 20. Last year alone, the larger-than-life battle royale video game Fortnite reeled in a colossal 3 billion dollars. It’s unsurprising, as its unique and addictive gaming style appeals to people from all walks of […]
Pacioretty: 'Hardest Stanley Cup to win' if NHL resumes
Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty is setting the bar high should the NHL resume play and determine a champion.
Pelosi says 'very close' to coronavirus funding deal
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she believed lawmakers are very close to a deal on approving extra money to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mnuchin says Congress close to deal on coronavirus bill
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday that senior Republicans and Democrats in Congress are close to reaching agreement on a new coronavirus response bill.
Trevor Noah delivers a much-needed 15 minutes of good news
Simone Biles’ impressive viral handstand challenge? Yes, great! Pizza groundhog? Yeah, sure, you go lil buddy. People feeling horny for Dr. Fauci? OK, whatever you need to get through this. Daily Show (or Daily Social Distancing Show, as it’s now called) host Trevor Noah runs through the week’s feel-good stories for 15 minutes of escapism […]