Coronavirus Latest Stats – Global cases: More than 932,600. Global deaths: At least 46,809. Top 5 countries: United States (213,372), Italy (110,574), Spain (104,118), China (82,361), and Germany (77,872). [cnbc]

US Death Toll Exceeds 5,000 – The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has gone above 5,000, Johns Hopkins University has said. [bbc]

New York City Has Released 900 Inmates Over Coronavirus Fears – Rikers Island’s top doctor took to Twitter to share a grim outlook for the situation at the jail, calling it a “public health disaster unfolding before our eyes.” [vice]

Anger Is Growing At China Over COVID-19 And Its Apparent Cover-Up Attempt – China is facing a public relations catastrophe that is only likely to deepen, writes Sky’s diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn. [sky]

‘Shoot Them Dead’: Duterte Warns Against Violating Lockdown – Warning from Philippine president comes after slum dwellers stage protests over lack of food amid coronavirus crisis. [alja]

For Autocrats, And Others, Coronavirus Is A Chance To Grab Even More Power – Leaders around the world have passed emergency decrees and legislation expanding their reach during the pandemic. Will they ever relinquish them?v [nyt]

Coronavirus Could Be Final Straw For EU, European Experts Warn – Leaders are warned that if division prevails, pandemic will be more destructive than Brexit, migration and bailout crises. [guardian]

In Panama, Coronavirus Lockdown Means Separating Men And Women – Panama is taking a new — if somewhat unorthodox — measure to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus: separation of the sexes. [cnn]

SA’s Best Lockdown Sale Starts Soon – Take your mind off things, or treat yourself to some retail therapy, with some incredible deals from your favourite local businesses. [here]

Top South African HIV Scientist Gita Ramjee Dies – Tributes are being paid to world-renowned South African scientist Gita Ramjee, who has died from Covid-19-related complications. [bbc]

Audible Has The First Harry Potter Audiobook (As Read By Stephen Fry!) Streaming For Free Right Now – If you’ve ever tried to buy the Harry Potter audiobooks, you probably noticed something kind of tricky: there are two very different versions. The version most widely available in the U.S. is narrated by Jim Dale. The U.K. version is read by Stephen Fry. [tc]

Prince Charles, Recovered From Coronavirus, Shares Message Of Hope – Prince Charles has recovered after testing positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19). [mash]

Wimbledon 2020 Cancelled: Coronavirus Halts Championships For The First Time Since Second World War – All England Club forced to pull the plug on summer grass-court tennis showpiece due to coronavirus pandemic. [tele]

Barguil Questions Possibility Of A Tour De France Without Fans – Frenchman would rather see the Tour postponed to later in the year than have it raced without fans. [velo]

Eddie Jones: England Boss Set To Sign New Deal Through To 2023 World Cup – Eddie Jones is set to agree a new deal to continue coaching England through to the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023. [bbc]

YouTube ‘Shorts’ Reportedly Launching This Year To Counter TikTok – Today, all of Google’s major, consumer-facing social media efforts are housed within YouTube. A new report today reveals that the YouTube app will soon be home to a new “Shorts” format that will counter TikTok. [9to5]

Important Info Regarding SARS Interest And Penalties Incurred As A Result Of Coronavirus – What happens if your tax submissions are filed late as a result of COVID-19, and you incur interest and penalties? [here]

How The Black Turtleneck Came To Represent Creative Genius – When the disgraced health entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes was indicted on fraud charges for her lab-testing company Theranos last year, much of the media discussion rested not on her alleged corporate recklessness and staggering abuses of trust, but on her sartorial choices: black jackets, black slacks, and — most importantly — black turtlenecks. [cnn]

Like Pouring Tequila On Your Brain: Why Tiger King Is The Most-Watched Show On Netflix – This documentary about the rivalry between big cat owners revels in humanity’s basest instincts – but don’t let that put you off. [guardian]

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Buy Any Product From Websites That ‘Don’t Ship To SA’ – One of our most exciting partners offers you a PO Box in US, UK or Hong Kong, for you to deliver overseas online purchases to. Postbox Courier handles it from there – getting the package to you in under a week. [more]

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It’s Time You Treat Your Pet To The Finer Things In Life – It’s all good and well posting pictures of your furry friends on social media, but you don’t want people talking about how you’re skimping on the treats. Do better. [petculture]

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Affordable Cane Furniture – If you’re buying cane or wicker furniture anywhere else, you’re wasting a lot of time and money. These guys import directly from Malawi. Hand-Made cane furniture – buy online and have it delivered! [check it out]

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