Category: News


P&G’s largest U.S. factory making Charmin toilet paper cleared to stay open


Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered “non-essential” businesses to close down amid the mushrooming new coronavirus outbreak, but cleared Procter & Gamble’s largest factory in the U.S. to continue churning out paper products 24/7.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/20/coronavirus-factory-making-charmin-toilet-paper-stay-open/2885041001/


Self-isolating? Try these awesome tips for Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and Apple TV+


With most Americans stuck at home to quell the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to streaming services to stay entertained during these unprecedented times.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2020/03/20/netflix-amazon-disney-apple-tv-tips-and-tricks-self-isolating/2875581001/


U.S. Quarantines Troops in Afghanistan Amid Coronavirus Fallout


Afghanistan will have to remain beyond their expected departure dates and 1,500 new arrivals will stay in quarantine, the U.S. headquarters there announced Thursday as the global public health crisis surrounding the coronavirus outbreak complicates a planned withdrawal of U.S. forces.

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2020-03-19/us-quarantines-troops-in-afghanistan-amid-coronavirus-fallout


Apple announces new iPad Pro with lidar camera and refreshed MacBook Air


Apple quietly announced four new versions of its iPad Pro and an upgraded MacBook Air on Monday. Instead of hosting a glitzy showcasing event, Apple revealed the devices in a news release.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/03/18/apple-announces-new-ipad-pro-and-macbook-air/2863113001/


Air Force flew 500,000 coronavirus test swabs from Italy to Tennessee


The U.S. Air Force has flown half a million coronavirus testing swabs from Italy to Tennessee, the branch’s top general revealed Wednesday.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/air-force-flew-500000-coronavirus-test-kits