LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Chile and beans are two of the most iconic foods in the Land of Enchantment. However, New Mexican grocery stores are experiencing an unprecedented shortage of the staple foods because of shoppers stocking up during the coronavirus pandemic. “I’d never imagine that there would be a shortage of beans,” said
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Rhode Island and Alaska on Monday became the latest states to make changes to their presidential primaries amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an executive order on Monday moving the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections from April 28 to June 2. The order said the state board of elections would
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Click here for updates on this story GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WJRT) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order for Michiganders to shelter in place will not bring much of a change for students. They already have been out of class for a week and still have three weeks to go after Whitmer extended her mandatory school shutdown
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Arizona’s National Guard is currently battling the coronavirus outbreak by helping to fill grocery stores, Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday. Ducey said an immediate need was dealing with empty shelves holding basic provisions. The governor says the guard is there to get goods to stores as quickly as possible, not to act as security. “They’re
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As the State Department arranges flights to bring back Americans stuck abroad by border closures and flight cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of those citizens and their families tell CNN they are still struggling to get clear answers from the agency tasked with protecting their health and well-being overseas. State Department officials told
Continue Reading How many lives is the world economy worth? That’s not a trite oversimplification. It is an open question being raised by President Donald Trump. He is itching to scale back on social distancing as soon as possible and openly wondering if this is all worth it. The all-caps was his in a tweet Sunday: “WE
Continue Reading Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the US government “will initiate a review of the scope of our cooperation with Afghanistan” and cut $1 billion in aid, effective immediately, due to the leadership impasse between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his political rival Abdullah Abdullah. The announcement came after the top US diplomat
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NIANTIC, Conn. (WFSB) — Shoreline realtors are starting to see an early shift in summertime residents, mostly from New York, seeking shelter away from the city as everyone deals with this pandemic. Spring is traditionally a busy time for realtors. This year, with the lack of available houses
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More states are extending the time their schools will remain closed, some even through the rest of the school year, as the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to rapidly rise. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday he will close schools in the state for the rest of the academic year, and North Carolina Gov.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 18 new cases of coronavirus, with a third of those occurring in Doña Ana County. The surge in cases brought the total number of confirmed infections in the state to 83, and the governor responded by issuing a stay-at-home order to New Mexicans. The
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New York City hospitals will only be able to get through this week before they start getting “to a point where people can’t be saved” because of equipment shortages, Mayor Bill de Blasio told CNN on Monday. “In our public hospitals, our 11 public hospitals right now, this week, I can only guarantee you right
Continue Reading New York City hospitals will only be able to get through this week before they start getting “to a point where people can’t be saved” because of equipment shortages, Mayor Bill de Blasio told CNN on Monday. “In our public hospitals, our 11 public hospitals right now, this week, I can only guarantee you right
Continue Reading State leaders are scrambling to make up major gaps in critical medical equipment they need to combat coronavirus as the outbreak spreads rapidly across the country, saying the federal government still isn’t fully addressing their pleas for millions of masks, ventilators and other supplies. In Colorado, health officials said the supplies they received from the
Continue Reading In a matter of just weeks, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci has become something of a comfort blanket for many Americans. Amid the ups and downs of President Donald Trump’s reactions to the coronavirus epidemic, Fauci has been a steady, calming and honest presence about the nature and extent of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Neb. (KPTM) — The Nebraska Department of Corrections says its Nebraska inmates will make hand sanitizer. In an effort to meet some of the supply needs that have arisen with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Nebraska Department of Corrections says its inmates will soon begin
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wis. (WDJT ) — Despite growing calls for a postponement of the spring election because of concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Tony Evers said Monday the plan is to move forward with the current date. The election is April 7 and includes the presidential primary, state
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After insisting for weeks that the 2020 Olympic Games would go ahead as planned, Tokyo’s Organizing Committee says that postponement is now a “realistic option.” Committee President Yoshiro Mori conceded that although the preference is to host the spectacle as normal in July, organizers would work alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to explore alternatives
Continue Reading Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Monday that he has received requests for assistance from multiple governors and stated the military “can’t meet everybody’s needs,” as the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate. However, he did say that the Pentagon is looking to send military field hospitals to New York and Seattle to help support local
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KFSM) — Truck drivers are some of the country’s unsung heroes as they work non-stop to deliver supplies. A Fire Department in Little Rock has opened their doors to make sure they have a place to get food on their routes. Quail Creek Fire Department
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HAWLEY, Pa. (WNEP) — Grocery stores are on the essential list of businesses allowed to be open. One grocery store in Wayne County is taking extra precautions to keep its customers and employees safe. Grocery stores have been one of the busiest places during the coronavirus pandemic. People
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — MGM Resorts International on Monday announced a $1 million crisis and disaster relief pledge into an employee emergency fund. In addition, MGM Resorts says it has donated the equivalent of 400,000 meals across the United States. MGM Resorts’ Emergency Relief Fund provides employees and
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Public transit systems across the country are struggling under the weight of the coronavirus pandemic. Revenue is plummeting as commuters nationwide stay home to prevent the spread of virus. “The stark reality is that, as more people stay home following the advice of medical experts, the MTA is now facing financial calamity,” wrote Patrick Foye,
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Broadway performers helped keep people’s spirits high amid their coronavirus quarantines by doing — what else? — lip-syncing a show-stopping anthem. Led by Broadway performer Jordan Grubb, a handful of musical theater actors banded together (virtually) to film themselves singing along to the epic, “One Day More” from “Les Misérables.” As expected, the performers remained
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Travel bans and closed borders have put wanderlust on hold, and as the United States and other countries grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases, even domestic travel is increasingly unlikely. These mandates have left many Americans isolated at home, hopefully heeding the social distancing guidance outlined by health officials and venturing only to places
Continue Reading The emergency aid package Congress is negotiating to stem the effects of the coronavirus on the American people and the economy has grown to $2 trillion. Bipartisan negotiators spent dozens of hours over the last three days hammering out a historically unprecedented, sweeping package to save an economy that is about to fall off a
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The emergency aid package Congress is negotiating to stem the effects of the coronavirus on the American people and the economy has grown to $2 trillion. Bipartisan negotiators spent dozens of hours over the last three days hammering out a historically unprecedented, sweeping package to save an economy that is about to fall off a
Continue Reading Coronavirus has drastically shifted the world’s buying habits, and businesses are rapidly adjusting to the new pandemic reality. Many retailers are shut down, but consumers continue to flock to pharmacies, grocery stores and take-out restaurants. Demand for essential goods and food has skyrocketed and stores are hiring like crazy to keep up. CVS CVS said
Continue Reading A government watchdog is assessing the Department of Health and Human Services’ response to the coronavirus outbreak and reviewing nursing home preparedness after a number of elderly residents became ill and died, a spokeswoman for the HHS inspector general told CNN. The reviews are being launched by the Health and Human Services inspector general, said
Continue Reading Hospitals and medical facilities around the United States are reporting critical shortages of the protective equipment they need to keep their workers and patients safe, so some DIYers are coming up with homemade solutions to help fill the void. In Billings, Montana, some healthcare professionals are using 3D printers to make reusable plastic face masks.
Continue Reading Cannabis advocates, medical nonprofits and veterans groups are urging state governors to not shut off access to cannabis businesses. Marijuana Policy Project, a cannabis legalization organization, drafted a pair of open letters to state governors urging them to declare cannabis operations as “essential” businesses; to adopt measures such as online ordering, telemedicine, and contactless delivery;
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