Category: News


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

Apple bans coronavirus games and entertainment apps from App Store


Apple publicized restrictions on coronavirus-themed apps over the weekend, and part of the tech giant’s decision bans games and entertainment related to the respiratory outbreak.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/03/15/apple-bans-coronavirus-themed-games-its-app-store/5053645002/