40 million Californians ordered to stay home to halt coronavirus
California’s 40 million residents should stay home indefinitely and venture outside only for essential jobs, errands and some exercise, governor Gavin Newsom has said.
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Flight home planned for Britons on coronavirus-hit cruise ship
Britons on board a coronavirus-hit cruise ship in California could be on a flight back to the UK on Tuesday.
Britons stuck on coronavirus-hit cruise ship to be allowed to leave
More than 100 Britons stuck on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship off the coast of California will soon be allowed to leave the vessel.
Government ‘working intensively’ to repatriate cruise ship Britons
The Government has said it is “working intensively” to secure a repatriation flight for Britons currently stuck on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship.
Cruise ship hit by coronavirus to dock in California
A cruise ship hit by the new coronavirus is heading for a port in California, the captain has told passengers, although they are destined to stay on board for at least another day.
Coronavirus: Italy imposes quarantine on millions
More than a quarter of Italy’s population have been placed in mandatory quarantine as the government attempts to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Cruise ship with 21 coronavirus cases on board awaits permission to dock in US
US officials are deciding where to dock a cruise ship in California after 21 people on board tested positive for coronavirus.
21 people on cruise ship off California test positive for coronavirus
Twenty-one people on board a mammoth cruise ship off the California coast have tested positive for the coronavirus, including 19 crew members, Vice President Mike Pence has announced.
‘Mad’ Mike Hughes killed in California rocket crash
An American man who said he wanted to fly to the edge of outer space to see if the world is round has died after his home-built rocket blasted off into the desert sky before plunging back down to earth.
Bear wanders around gardens in Los Angeles suburb
A bear has drawn curious onlookers as it wandered in a Los Angeles foothill suburb in California.
New Czinger 21C hypercar claims 0-60mph in under two seconds
Czinger has announced further details surrounding its 21C hypercar, claiming that it’ll crack the 0-60mph sprint in just 1.6 seconds.
One dead and five wounded in shooting on Greyhound bus in California
A man has killed one person and wounded five others after he allegedly opened fire aboard a packed Greyhound bus in California.
One killed in shooting on Greyhound bus in California
A man cursing and muttering incoherently has opened fire aboard a packed Greyhound bus in southern California, killing one passenger and wounding five in a seemingly random attack, authorities and a witness said.
Lawsuits by Michael Jackson accusers likely to be restored
A California appeals court is strongly inclined to give new life to the lawsuits of two men who accuse Michael Jackson of molesting them when they were boys.
US cinema cancels Joker screenings following ‘credible’ threat
A cinema in California has cancelled screenings of the Joker following a “credible” threat, police in the state said.
Ariana Grande sues fashion chain over ‘lookalike’ allegedly used in ad campaign
Ariana Grande has sued the fashion chain Forever 21 for £8.3 million over an alleged “lookalike” it used in an advertising campaign.
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy marries model Elle Evans
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has married model Elle Evans.
Lana Del Rey donates proceeds from latest single to mass shooting victims
Lana Del Rey said she will donate the proceeds from her latest single to the victims of recent mass shootings in the US.
Virgin Orbit hails test of air-launched satellite booster
Virgin Galactic’s sister company Virgin Orbit has conducted a drop test of its air-launched satellite booster over California in a key step towards space missions.
Kim Kardashian West awarded £2.1 million in lawsuit against ‘fast fashion’ brand
Kim Kardashian West has been awarded 2.7 million US dollars – about £2.1 million – in her lawsuit with a so-called “fast fashion” brand she accused of ripping off her outfits.
Katherine Schwarzenegger wishes new husband Chris Pratt happy birthday
Katherine Schwarzenegger wished her new husband Chris Pratt a happy birthday with a loving post on Instagram.
North-east Shetland ponies start new life in California
Two north-east ponies have trotted 6,500 miles to America to start a new life.
Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech says ‘magical’ marriage will stay with him forever
Downton Abbey star Allen Leech has said the “magical” moment he saw his wife Jessica Blair Herman walk down the aisle will stay with him forever.
Dave Grohl thanked for feeding firefighters tackling California blaze
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl took food to firefighters who are continuing to tackle deadly blazes in California.
Jimmy Kimmel slams Donald Trump as California wildfires death toll rises
US talkshow host Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump for his response to the California wildfires as the death toll continued to rise.
Robin Thicke’s home destroyed by US wildfires
Singer Robin Thicke’s house has been destroyed by the wildfires in California.
Demi Lovato grateful to vote in US midterm elections
Demi Lovato has broken her silence on social media to encourage her fans to vote in the US midterm elections.
The Boring Company’s first tunnel is almost finished
The first tunnel dug under Los Angeles by Elon Musk’s Boring Company is “almost done”, the entrepreneur has claimed on Twitter.
New law cracks down on poor device passwords in California from 2020
Smart device makers will be forced to use unique default passwords on all their products sold in California from 2020.
California approves tough net neutrality bill
California governor Jerry Brown has signed the United States’ toughest net neutrality measure which requires internet providers to maintain a level playing field online.