Coronavirus — and the battle to contain it — continues to dominate, well, everything. To that end, this weekly look at the big stories in the 2020 race is really a look at coronavirus, and how the likes of President Donald Trump, Joe Biden and other elected officials are handling it. Rather than the typical
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As coronavirus cases surge, doctors are underlining the message that sticking close to home is the best way for individuals to help slow its spread. “To ‘flatten the curve’ people should be staying home, practicing social-distancing and avoiding all nonessential travel,” said Dr. Geoffrey Gottlieb, who specializes in infectious diseases at the University of Washington
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) on Mar 22, 2020 at 8:27am PDT From a milky bath sprinkled with rose petals, Madonna has told her fans that the novel coronavirus is “the great equalizer.” In the clip posted to her Instagram and Twitter accounts Sunday, the singer shared her somber
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From a milky bath sprinkled with rose petals, Madonna has told her fans that the novel coronavirus is “the great equalizer.” In the clip posted to her Instagram and Twitter accounts Sunday, the singer shared her somber thoughts on the global pandemic, which has killed more than 14,700 people worldwide, saying it doesn’t discriminate. “That’s
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There is no dress code in the home office. How disheveled do you look when you’re working from home? Do you stay in your pajamas all day? Do you even shower? Or are you one of those people who insists on looking your office-best even while pecking away at your keyboard at home? As officials
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Like many parents across the US right now, Daphne Sashin was looking for something to keep her kids occupied while her family shelters in place during the coronavirus outbreak. Playgrounds are out of the picture. So are play dates. The Mountain View, California, mother of two can’t even interact with anyone outside of her immediate
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Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — An Emory University professor is urging Governor Brian Kemp to “act now” before the state passes what he calls “the point of no return.” Dr. Carlos Del Rio tweeted on Saturday that the state is rapidly approaching a catastrophe in the state’s healthcare system
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — “This is bigger than just an NBA or a sporting, athletic world dilemma, this is humanity,” said Lamar Hurd, Ambassador for vooks.com. The welfare of humanity first, professional basketball somewhere after. “I was definitely looking forward to that final playoff push and who knows,
Continue Reading NEW YORK, NY — Stocks fell about 3% on Wall Street Monday as Congress hit another roadblock in talks to inject nearly $2 trillion into the coronavirus-weakened economy. Even an extraordinary flood of support for markets from the Federal Reserve wasn’t enough to lift stocks, as frustration with Washington and the number of virus cases
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An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for this afternoon and evening as we expect wind gusts of 40 mph. Windy conditions and some areas of blowing dust will also be a concern. Temperatures will reach the low 80s today through Thursday. We will also see a repeat of the windy weather on Thursday and
Continue Reading Sigmund Freud is the subject of a new Netflix show released Monday. The series features Freud in his younger years teaming up with a police inspector and a medium in 19th-century Vienna to hunt a serial killer. Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, is played by Austrian actor Robert Finster. Actress Ella Rumpf and Austrian actor
Continue Reading As families find themselves isolated with loved ones because of the coronavirus pandemic, tensions can run a bit high — and finding joy in moments of panic becomes harder each day. That’s why photographer Cara Soulia and her friend Kristen Collins launched The Front Steps Project. Every day, Soulia spends hours traveling from home to
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What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19? The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually quite short and can appear anywhere from two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We’re emphasizing
Continue Reading Sophia Myles had been using social media to share updates about her father’s health and also used it to announce his passing. The actress best known for her roles on “Doctor Who,” “Underworld” and “Transformers: Age of Extinction” tweeted Saturday that her father Peter had died due to the coronavirus. Myles tweeted from her verified
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Golfers, pop stars and Olympians all went head-to-head in the first Formula One race of the season as the Bahrain Grand Prix went virtual. With the first seven races of this campaign already postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, F1 has organized the esports equivalent to help fans find some alternative entertainment. Six-time Olympic champion
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Golfers, pop stars and Olympians all went head-to-head in the first Formula One race of the season as the Bahrain Grand Prix went virtual. With the first seven races of this campaign already postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, F1 has organized the esports equivalent to help fans find some alternative entertainment. Six-time Olympic champion
Continue Reading The UK government said Friday that it will subsidize the wages of any worker facing unemployment because of the coronavirus pandemic as it ordered the closure of pubs and restaurants to try to contain the outbreak. Unveiling an unprecedented intervention by the state in the British economy, finance minister Rishi Sunak told reporters that the
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If you want to get a test for the novel coronavirus, you’re in good company. “One of my sisters called me yesterday [and said], ‘I have to have my daughter tested for coronavirus,’” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a press briefing Wednesday. The governor’s niece had a fever and flu-like symptoms. Yet he told his
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The United States is now locked in a race against time on two crucial coronavirus fronts – one medical, the other legislative. The speed at which each issue is addressed has huge implications for investors. The big picture: The number of coronavirus cases in the United States is approaching 35,000. More than 400 people have
Continue Reading The United States is now locked in a race against time on two crucial coronavirus fronts – one medical, the other legislative. The speed at which each issue is addressed has huge implications for investors. The big picture: The number of coronavirus cases in the United States is approaching 35,000. More than 400 people have
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Despite declaring war on the coronavirus, a White House playing catch-up and a deadlocked Congress are struggling to cope with the pandemic’s tragic humanitarian and grave economic toll. A failed Senate vote on a mammoth stimulus bill amid acrimony between Republicans and Democrats came as the virus trimmed the GOP majority with five members quarantined.
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Despite declaring war on the coronavirus, a White House playing catch-up and a deadlocked Congress are struggling to cope with the pandemic’s tragic humanitarian and grave economic toll. A failed Senate vote on a mammoth stimulus bill amid acrimony between Republicans and Democrats came as the virus trimmed the GOP majority with five members quarantined.
Continue Reading As millions of Americans are kept from work, school and most public places as coronavirus is on the rise, satellite images show pollution on the decline. Images taken over the first three weeks of March show less nitrogen dioxide over parts of the United States than the same time last year. Nitrogen dioxide in the
Continue Reading This weekend marked the first time many Americans found themselves having to stay indoors after lawmakers urged social distancing to help prevent spreading the coronavirus. The call for social distancing meant a lot of canceled plans — from big events like parties or vacations, to smaller gatherings like religious services, brunch with friends or workout
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This weekend marked the first time many Americans found themselves having to stay indoors after lawmakers urged social distancing to help prevent spreading the coronavirus. The call for social distancing meant a lot of canceled plans — from big events like parties or vacations, to smaller gatherings like religious services, brunch with friends or workout
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(CNN Español) — Los casos confirmados por coronavirus en Venezuela ascendieron a 77, según el último balance que ofreció este domingo el gobierno del cuestionado presidente Nicolás Maduro. En la actualización del sábado el gobierno había informado de 70 casos positivos. Cincuenta y siete de los 77 contagios se concentran en el área metropolitana de
Continue Reading Different colored marbles race down a path curved in a sandy beach, crashing into one another as they vie for position. A commentator excitedly narrates the action, breathlessly describing which marble is winning. At the time of writing it’s a video that has garnered 34 million views. With the sports world in disarray — amid
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners are considering additional funding for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and Opportunity Center for the Homeless. The groups would each receive $100,000 to allow them to continue to serve those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The virus has limited volunteers for many volunteer-based groups
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SoftBank announced a mammoth plan Monday to sell $41 billion worth of assets, buy back shares and shore up its finances, giving the company’s stock its best day in more than a decade. The plan involves selling or liquidating up to 4.5 trillion Japanese yen ($41 billion) worth of holdings, which the Japanese tech group
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