California governor orders entire state to stay at home

23 Sept 05:28 Key points summarised by AI

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide "stay at home" order for California's 40 million residents to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic.
The indefinite directive, effective immediately, aims to "bend the curve" and reduce the projected 25.5 million infections (56% of the population) over eight weeks.
Essential services like grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and take-out restaurants will remain open, with the order relying on public cooperation rather than police enforcement.
Newsom also requested over $1 billion in federal funding and additional resources to address the projected shortfall of 10,000 hospital beds.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Today 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.