May 2020
COVID-19: Here’s what you need to know today
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infections worldwide surpassed four million, while 279,185 people across 195 countries and territories have died. Approximately 1,340,700 people have recovered from the virus, as some countries slowly begin to lift lockdowns in an effort to return to normalcy.
UK extends virus lockdown until at least June 1
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Britain’s coronavirus lockdown will stay in place until at least June 1, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, as he unveiled cautious plans to lift restrictions imposed seven weeks ago.
Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87
NASHVILLE (AP) — Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll” whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to white America, died Saturday. He was 87.
UPDATE: Cops identify 71 and 45-y-o men shot dead on Old Hope Road
Police say they now have identified the victims who were shot and killed by criminals during an attack on Old Hope Road, Kingston on Friday.
US coronavirus deaths rise by 2,448 in 24 hours: tracker
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States recorded 2,448 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours,