Carnival Corporation is seeking at least $6 billion to weather an unprecedented crisis that has decimated business, after coronavirus outbreaks aboard its cruise ships killed several passengers and sickened hundreds more. The cruise operator announced on Tuesday that it intends to raise $3 billion of secured notes and $1.75 billion of convertible notes — both
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Carnival Corporation is seeking at least $6 billion to weather an unprecedented crisis that has decimated business, after coronavirus outbreaks aboard its cruise ships killed several passengers and sickened hundreds more. The cruise operator announced on Tuesday that it intends to raise $3 billion of secured notes and $1.75 billion of convertible notes — both
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EL PASO, Texas – Though many businesses have had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, veterinarians provide an “essential service” and refuse to roll over to the contagious disease by adjusting the way they work. The biggest challenge has been how to adjust to social distancing. Some El Paso area veterinarians are saying that
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Households across the United States have been receiving invitations to complete the 2020 census for weeks. But another milestone in the count is here. April 1 is known as Census Day. And around the country, local officials are encouraging residents to complete census questionnaires this week. “Lots of people are home right now, as you
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HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — A southeastern airport in the heart of New Mexico’s oil region is continuing its expansion despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and drop in gas prices. The Hobbs News-Sun reports officials say the expansion of Lea Regional Airport is on course and the completion of the airport terminal expansion Phase 1 should
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EL PASO, Texas — As the number of coronavirus cases rose in El Paso to 50 on Tuesday, the number of reported cases out of Fort Bliss remained at seven. That’s the latest number reported Monday, before new Department of Defense guidelines went into effect. The Pentagon issued an order saying military installations like Fort
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. On the afternoon of 9/11, Rudy Giuliani told a shell-shocked country that “the number of casualties will be more than any of us can bear, ultimately.” Rather than dwelling on what the death toll would
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The Trump administration has decided not to reopen enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s federal exchanges amid the rising coronavirus pandemic, a senior administration official said Tuesday evening. Pressure had been building on the White House to launch a special enrollment period to allow the uninsured to purchase Obamacare policies. The decision came the same
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Legendary jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney has died of complications from the novel coronavirus, his publicist said. He was 59. Roney died Tuesday at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey, publicist Lydia Liebman said in a statement. “I am saddened to confirm that the iconic trumpeter and jazz legend Wallace Roney passed away
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As thousands of Las Cruces residents worry about the future of their jobs, the Gospel Rescue Mission has seen a drop in donations. “We have had a drop in our financial contributions,” said Henry Young, the executive director of the Gospel Rescue Mission in Las Cruces. “It’s trickling, rather than
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With thousands of Las Cruces residents asked to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Las Cruces Police Department said it is bracing for an increase in domestic violence calls. “As you can imagine, with the increase of people being required to stay home, is an increase
Continue Reading CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Covid-19. He is feeling well, and will continue to anchor his 9 p.m. program “Cuomo Prime Time” from his home. “In these difficult times that seem to get more difficult and complicated by the day, I just found out that I am positive
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A coastal town in north Wales has found a whole new meaning to the phrase herd immunity, after goats were spotted roaming its quiet streets. It comes just days after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced tighter restrictions around social movement last week in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. Residents spotted herds
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A coastal town in north Wales has found a whole new meaning to the phrase herd immunity, after goats were spotted roaming its quiet streets. It comes just days after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced tighter restrictions around social movement last week in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. Residents spotted herds
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El PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County hit a milestone Tuesday night, reaching 50. That represents a five-fold increase from a little more than a week ago when there were just ten cases. (You can see a locator map of all the cases at the end of this
Continue Reading (CNN) — La disfunción eréctil no es solo un problema en el dormitorio. También podría ser una señal del riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas y muerte prematura en los hombres. Y esto es cierto, según un nuevo estudio, independientemente de los niveles de testosterona de un varón. La disfunción eréctil se define como la incapacidad de
Continue Reading A preliminary magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck northeast of Boise, Idaho, on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of injuries, but residents on social media in several cities reported feeling the shaking. The USGS says the epicenter of the quake was nearly 45 miles west of the town
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As cases of and deaths from Covid-19 continue to climb in the United States, officials are implementing travel restrictions to try to stop the coronavirus from spreading. On the national level, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory urging residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to refrain immediately from
Continue Reading As cases of and deaths from Covid-19 continue to climb in the United States, officials are implementing travel restrictions to try to stop the coronavirus from spreading. On the national level, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory urging residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to refrain immediately from
Continue Reading At Huawei’s first ever virtual press conference on Tuesday, CEO Eric Xu waited patiently as dozens of reporters attempted to get the moderator’s attention on video conferencing platform Zoom. The first question was often: “Can you hear me?” As for many companies in China, Huawei is having to find new ways to work under strict
Continue Reading Keanon Lowe saved a life on the day he took a gun away from a young student and then hugged him close in the halls of the Oregon high school where he coached football. And for his bravery and compassion, Lowe will receive a Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honor. He is one of six
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Click here for updates on this story AYETTEVILLE, AR (KFSM) — So much time and effort go into preparation for high school proms. A dress or tuxedo could cost hundreds of dollars. Seniors at Fayetteville High School didn’t know school would be canceled when they originally purchased their formal wear. “Last year for my junior
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EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Children’s Hospital employee became the second know case of a local healthcare worker being infected with the coronavirus. Hospital officials confirmed the case Tuesday evening and indicated it was travel-related. “The employee traveled to a low-risk location and upon their return had been screened and required to self-monitor
Continue Reading For 12-year-old Rylee Anderson, the algebra concept of graphing a function just didn’t make sense. Since her classes are now all remote due to the coronavirus pandemic, Anderson emailed her teacher for help, rather than ask for it in the classroom. She expected some emails, or maybe even a phone call from her teacher, Mr.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KDVR) — Mayor Michael Hancock said Tuesday that the city and county of Denver’s stay-at-home order will be extended through April 30. Denver’s stay-at-home order is currently aligned with the state of Colorado’s, which is set to last until April 11. Hancock said he expects the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KDVR) — The idea was born less than a week ago, when Bob Rensink was watching YouTube videos of women sewing face masks for medical professionals using scrap fabric at home. “And I thought, ‘Well, I know that the material that doctors use is non-woven, and
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ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Holloman Air Force Base has recorded its first confirmed case of coronavirus, base officials and the Alamogordo city manager said Tuesday evening. The 49th Medical Group said in a statement that “an individual assigned to Holloman AFB tested positive for COVID-19” earlier Tuesday. “The individual is under the care and direction
Continue Reading As he was facing intense criticism for a lack of adequate testing, President Donald Trump announced in the Rose Garden in mid-March that the federal government would partner with private companies to set up drive-thru coronavirus testing sites. He invited chief executives from Target, Walgreens, Walmart and CVS to the microphone and showered them with
Continue Reading Chinese health authorities will include asymptomatic cases of the novel coronavirus in their official count starting Wednesday, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The move during growing public concern over asymptomatic cases, of which 1,541 were under medical observation in China by the end of Monday, according to the National Health Commission (NHC). This includes
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