Daily Archives: 03/17/2020


How Will NCAA Recoup Millions from Lost Tournament?

The NCAA made more than $1 billion last year, almost $867 million from the men’s Division I basketball tournament, and most of that from a massive television rights deal with CBS and Turner that runs through the 2032 tournament.The cornonavirus not only …


The Rolling Stones Postpone Tour Due to Coronavirus

The Rolling Stones are postponing its 15-city North American tour because of the growing coronavirus outbreak.The band announced Tuesday that its No Filter Tour, originally expected to kick off in San Diego on May 8, is postponed. The band’s tour …


UEFA Postpones Euro 2020 by 1 Year 

This year’s European Championship was postponed for one year on Tuesday because of the coronavirus outbreak. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said the spreading virus currently “makes football and all life in Europe quite impossible.” The tournament is now scheduled to be played from next …


To Keep Seniors Safe at Home, Medicare Expands Telemedicine 

 Medicare said Tuesday it will immediately expand coverage for telemedicine nationwide to help seniors with health problems stay home to avoid the coronavirus. The new option will allow millions of older people to take care of ongoing medical problems as well …


UK to Unveil Business Rescue Package as Coronavirus Hammers Economy

Britain will on Tuesday unveil a rescue package for businesses threatened with collapse by the coronavirus outbreak as budget forecasters said the scale of the borrowing needed might resemble the immense debt splurge during World War II.  British Prime Minister …


India’s Stringent Virus Testing Criteria May Mask Death Toll

A British citizen appeared at a public hospital in India’s capital with a fever, difficulty breathing and a private clinic’s referral for a coronavirus test. She was turned away.Indian authorities said Tuesday that they are not expanding testing for the …