Coronavirus Death Toll Rises Above 2,000 Worldwide – Death toll passes 2,000: The novel coronavirus has now killed more than 2,000 people, all but six of them in mainland China. It has infected more than 75,000 people, with over 1,000 cases outside mainland China. [cnn]

Coronavirus: 542 Fell Ill During A Cruise Ship Quarantine. How Did This Happen? – Japan has defended the effectiveness of the quarantine, but the ship has seemed to serve as an incubator for the virus. [sky] It’s so weird that it happened after you locked them inside a box together. 

Harvey Weinstein Trial: Judge Warns Defence As Verdict Nears – The judge in the Harvey Weinstein rape case has warned the lead defence lawyer not to talk to the press, after she penned an opinion piece on Saturday. [bbc]

Trump Calls For Roger Stone’s Conviction To Be Thrown Out – President condemns ‘fraudulent investigation’ and falsely claims that he is the country’s chief law enforcement officer. [guardian]

Apple Fans Will Like The ‘MacMadness’ Special Currently Running – If you’re in the market for a new computer, February is a darn good time to pounce on some of the specials on offer. [here]

The Tech Product That Made Bloomberg Rich Is A Perfect Metaphor For His Candidacy – As billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempts to buy (and meme) his way into the hearts of voters in the democratic primaries, there’s renewed scrutiny on who this dude is, what he’s done, and where he came from. [mash]

Mayday At 31,000ft Revealed In Investigator’s FlySafair Report – It was every airline passenger’s worst nightmare. Fifteen minutes after taking off from Cape Town on their way to Durban, 134 passengers heard two loud thuds. [tlive]

Billie Eilish Quits Internet As She Admits Trolls Are ‘Ruining Her Life’ – Billie Eilish has talked frankly about how social media trolling is ruining her life and how she’s quit the internet during an interview on BBC Breakfast. [metro]

This Device Generates Electricity From The Air Using A Strange Microbe – A team of scientists have figured out how to generate an electric current using moisture in the air using a peculiar microbe. [vice]

The Myth Of FW De Klerk – I have never bought into the myth of what FW de Klerk or his foundation means. Here’s why. [dmav]

Sorry, But … Five Reasons Why The EFF Rejects FW De Klerk’s Apology – The EFF has rejected former apartheid president FW de Klerk and his foundation’s apology. [tlive]

Police Hunt For Security Guard Who Strolled Off With R4m In Cash Stuffed In Rubbish Bags – Police are still on the hunt for a woman who allegedly stole R4m in cash from her employer, SBV Services, in July last year. [n24]

Why People In The UK Don’t Use Meth – The drug is pervasive in the United States. Why hasn’t it gained a foothold in Britain? [vice]

ToTok App, Alleged UAE Spy Tool, Removed From The Google Play Store Yet Again – Popular messaging app ToTok has been pulled from the Google Play Store … again. According to 9to5Google, Google removed the app as of Friday afternoon after reinstating it in January. [mash]

The Five Worst Mistakes Pet Owners Make, According To Vets – Most pet parents are doing their best, but they could be making some crucial mistakes while caring for their beloved friend. [here]

Justin Bieber Reveals Story Behind Crying Paparazzi Photos: ‘I’m Just Emotional And That’s Okay’ – Justin Bieber is setting the record straight about those infamous paparazzi photos snapped of him while he cried on the streets of New York City back in 2018. [people]

Harry Styles Threatened At Knifepoint For His Cash On Valentine’s Day – The former One Direction singer, 26, was on a night out in Hampstead in London when he was confronted by a man who threatened him. [mirror]

A Man Was Awarded Over $150K After He Was Denied A License Plate That Read ‘IM GOD’ – A judge has ordered the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to pay more than $150,000 for the attorneys’ fees of a man who was denied of his request for a license plate that read “IM GOD.” [cnn]

I Laugh Maniacally When I Orgasm – And My Boyfriend Can No Longer Reach Climax – I don’t see my laughter as a problem, but I’m worried that this will affect my relationship. [guardian] I have friends who would be fine with that.

‘Divorcing Jen Is The Biggest Regret Of My Life’ – Ben Affleck admits alcoholism caused ‘marital problems’ and forced him to quit Batman… and reveals why he lied about THAT back tattoo in most candid interview yet. [dm]

“Sex And The City” Actor Lynn Cohen Has Died At 86 – She was known for her role as Magda in the HBO series and movies. [buzz]

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