Friday, April 10, 2020

Handwritten lyrics for Beatles' song Hey Jude sell for $910K at auction

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Artist Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to The Beatles' hit song Hey Jude sold for $910,000 US on Friday, nine times its original estimate, auction house Julien's Auctions said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/beatles-hey-jude-lyrics-auction-1.5529669?cmp=rss

Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and the world Friday

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As worldwide COVID-19 deaths surpassed 100,000 on Friday, the World Health organization is warning against a premature lifting of physical distancing restrictions, even as some countries tiptoe towards lifting lockdowns. Here's a look at what's happening in Canada and around the world Friday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/coronavirus-covid19-april10-canada-world-1.5529020?cmp=rss

Apple, Google to harness phones for COVID-19 infection tracking

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New software the companies plan to add to phones would make it easier to use Bluetooth wireless technology to track down people whom may have been infected by coronavirus carriers.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/apple-google-smartphone-covid-19-1.5529407?cmp=rss

Canada backs UN's call for global ceasefire amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Canada "fully supports" an appeal from the United Nations for an immediate global ceasefire so the world can fight the coronavirus pandemic together.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canada-un-call-global-ceasefire-1.5529214?cmp=rss

Tokyo Olympics CEO hints Games could be in doubt even in 2021

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As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year — even with the long delay.



source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/tokyo-olympics-coronavirus-1.5529150?cmp=rss