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Apple pinched by pandemic; profit, iPhone sales decline

Apple pinched by pandemic; profit, iPhone sales decline

BERKELEY, Calif. — Apple's profit dipped slightly while revenues rose in the January-March quarter, reflecting early fallout from a coronavirus pandemic that shut down its factories and then forced hundreds of Apple retail stores to close.
Trump says US can never declare 'total victory' over virus

Trump says US can never declare 'total victory' over virus

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he believes the U.S. can never declare “total victory” over the coronavirus because too many people have died.
'Goonies' cast, 'Flintstones' rescue TV viewers in pandemic

'Goonies' cast, 'Flintstones' rescue TV viewers in pandemic

LOS ANGELES — Josh Gad had a notion about what might soothe the kid in him during a scary time and maybe do the same for others.
Gigi Hadid expects first child with Zayn Malik in September

Gigi Hadid expects first child with Zayn Malik in September

LOS ANGELES — Gigi Hadid is about to strut into motherhood. The supermodel’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, confirmed with Dutch outlet RTL Boulevard on Wednesday that her daughter is pregnant.
Johnson: UK 'past the peak' of outbreak but must be cautious

Johnson: UK 'past the peak' of outbreak but must be cautious

LONDON — Britain is past the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday, as he promised to reveal a “road map” out of national lockdown — but not yet.
About 50 bodies found in trucks outside NY funeral home

About 50 bodies found in trucks outside NY funeral home

NEW YORK — Police were called to a Brooklyn neighbourhood Wednesday after a funeral home overwhelmed by the coronavirus resorted to storing dozens of bodies on ice in rented trucks, and a passerby complained about the smell, officials said.
With European economy in record drop, central bank gives aid

With European economy in record drop, central bank gives aid

FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank is stepping up its efforts to cushion the economy against a record downturn that the bank's president, Christine Lagarde, said was “of a magnitude and speed that are unprecedented in peacetime.
Virus leaves New York City artists in a 'tailspin'

Virus leaves New York City artists in a 'tailspin'

NEW YORK — Dancer and choreographer Netta Yerushalmy has built a career in movement and community. Both are gone now. Her world is still, isolated — and fearful.
John Bolton book again delayed, this time to June 23

John Bolton book again delayed, this time to June 23

NEW YORK — John Bolton's book has again been delayed, according to listings on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble, both of which say “What Happened In the Room” has been pushed back from May 12 to June 23.
'Trolls' went straight to homes. Movie theatres are fuming.

'Trolls' went straight to homes. Movie theatres are fuming.

NEW YORK — The most controversial movie of the year is ...
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