How Hong Kong dodged a major coronavirus outbreak without resorting to a complete lockdown

Hong Kong dodged a major coronavirus outbreak — without resorting to a complete lockdown — by using a combination of targeted isolation and social distancing.  As of March 31, the region had only 715 confirmed cases of COVID-19 — including 94 asymptomatic cases — and four deaths among the population of 7.5 million. Experts from from … Read more

America’s coronavirus death toll increases to over 36k

America’s coronavirus death toll hits 36,185 with almost 4,000 probable deaths confirmed and more than 690,000 infected An additional 3,981 probable coronavirus deaths brought the total death in the US to 36,185  The number of deaths in the US increased in 24 hours on Thursday by 2,290  Infections increased by 31,935, bringing the total number … Read more

ACLU warns contact tracing apps monitoring spread of COVID-19 could have ‘significant’ privacy risks

ACLU warns contact tracing apps designed to monitor spread of COVID-19 could have ‘significant’ privacy risks if they do not have proper safeguards The ACLU says contact tracing apps will have to be made with privacy in mind It said that apps could have significant privacy risks if not designed properly Among other things the … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix almost played Batman in 2000s-era Darren Aronofsky adaptation but the studio refused

Darren Aronofsky’s Batman movie fell apart back in the 2000s because the studio refused to let him cast Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role. The 51-year-old director discussed his ill-fated superhero flick in a new interview with Empire where he recalls how Warner Bros. resisted his vision for the Caped Crusader which ultimately led to … Read more