Waterloo, Iowa, Mayor Quentin Hart was already fighting to get his state to impose stricter measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic when he heard about a potential outbreak at the local Tyson Foods processing plant. The plant is one of the city’s largest employers, with some 3,000 workers, many of them immigrants and people of
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The US Congress will soon send another half-trillion dollar rescue package to the President’s desk. Capitol Hill leaders have agreed to $2.7 trillion in spending to address the economic devastation wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Most lawmakers acknowledge that is — still — likely not enough. But dynamics in Washington are starting to shift. Bottom
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Fox News has fallen out of love with hydroxychloroquine. After weeks of unrelenting coverage hyping the antimalarial drug as a potential game-changing treatment for the coronavirus, the network has all but stopped mentioning it on
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“Dearly beloved.” With those famous words from the song “Let’s Go Crazy,” host Maya Rudolph opened the Grammys’ tribute to Prince. “Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute To Prince” aired Tuesday night on CBS on the fourth anniversary of his death. It was recorded in late January Rudolph, whose Prince cover band Princess was invited
Continue Reading Three generations of beautiful. Goldie Hawn, her daughter Kate Hudson and Kate’s 1-year-old daughter Rani are the first multigenerational cover stars of People’s annual “Beautiful” issue. The publication is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its special issue and selected the two actresses and the toddler to accompany the headline “Love, Family & True Beauty.” Hawn,
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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many of our plans to celebrate Earth Day, you can still celebrate at home. Try this seed germination experiment 🧪 🧫: https://bit.ly/3cxHxo6,test out the experiment and share it with me http://kvia.com/share/. Get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air (follow social distance guidelines) we will see breezy west winds today
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New autopsy results show two Californians died of coronavirus in early and mid-February — up to three weeks before the previously known first US death from the virus. These deaths now stand as the country’s earliest two attributed to the novel coronavirus, a development that may change the understanding of how early the virus was
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Many people are struggling with the threat of Covid-19. There’s the fear of the virus, concerns about the economy and the financial impact of an extended lockdown and the loss of a supposedly normal life that we all used to take for granted. Professional football players are not immune. This week, FIFPRO — the only
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Many people are struggling with the threat of Covid-19. There’s the fear of the virus, concerns about the economy and the financial impact of an extended lockdown and the loss of a supposedly normal life that we all used to take for granted. Professional football players are not immune. This week, FIFPRO — the only
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Many people are struggling with the threat of Covid-19. There’s the fear of the virus, concerns about the economy and the financial impact of an extended lockdown and the loss of a supposedly normal life that we all used to take for granted. Professional football players are not immune. This week, FIFPRO — the only
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Many people are struggling with the threat of Covid-19. There’s the fear of the virus, concerns about the economy and the financial impact of an extended lockdown and the loss of a supposedly normal life that we all used to take for granted. Professional football players are not immune. This week, FIFPRO — the only
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Many people are struggling with the threat of Covid-19. There’s the fear of the virus, concerns about the economy and the financial impact of an extended lockdown and the loss of a supposedly normal life that we all used to take for granted. Professional football players are not immune. This week, FIFPRO — the only
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Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WGN) — During the pandemic, several hotels have opened their doors for frontline worker and other residents who may be ill and want to isolate from family during this time. But Roberty Hanvy said not everyone may be able to stay at a hotel if they think
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Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WGN) — During the pandemic, several hotels have opened their doors for frontline worker and other residents who may be ill and want to isolate from family during this time. But Roberty Hanvy said not everyone may be able to stay at a hotel if they think
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Writers and technicians labor feverishly while the clock ticks. The crowd starts to gather around 5 p.m. It’s a hot ticket. No one wants to be late. Backstage, the temperamental star suddenly arrives. One can imagine him pausing for a last-minute check of hair and wardrobe. Then it’s time for the show: Heeeeeere’s Donny! Okay.
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Happy Earth Day! Get outside, breathe in the fresh air ( while social distancing) and appreciate our amazing planet. Or you can try this germination experiment. Did you know you can grow a bean in a jar with just a little water? This experiment is very simple and fun. Germination is the process of a
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EL PASO, Texas — Unemployment rates are surging nationwide. Many businesses have closed while the country works to fight against the spread of coronavirus. With so many doors closed, it can be difficult to find available jobs. A new tool in Texas hopes to change that. The WorkInTexas.com website shows available job openings in the
Continue Reading Just a few weeks ago, engineer Philipp Klein Herrero emerged from his sleeping bag, scaled a snowy mountain, skied off the top slopes and hit a near 360 degree turn before crashing to the ground. Herrero managed this dream adventure while keeping to social distancing rules. He just did the whole thing from his apartment.
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Just a few weeks ago, engineer Philipp Klein Herrero emerged from his sleeping bag, scaled a snowy mountain, skied off the top slopes and hit a near 360 degree turn before crashing to the ground. Herrero managed this dream adventure while keeping to social distancing rules. He just did the whole thing from his apartment.
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Like so many people who have lost loved ones to Covid-19, Abby Adair Reinhard wasn’t able to be at the hospital with her dying father, Don Adair. A nurse offered to put the hospital telephone next to Adair’s ear, and Adair Reinhard and her three siblings were able to talk to their father — for
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Like so many people who have lost loved ones to Covid-19, Abby Adair Reinhard wasn’t able to be at the hospital with her dying father, Don Adair. A nurse offered to put the hospital telephone next to Adair’s ear, and Adair Reinhard and her three siblings were able to talk to their father — for
Continue Reading From offering tickets at the cost of a vegetable to multi-seat discounts, Chinese airlines are rolling out a series of deals to attract travelers in the run-up to Labor Day on May 1 — the first major holiday since the nation came to a standstill due to Covid-19. Recording a loss of RMB39.8 billion ($5.6
Continue Reading Some of the world’s top stars have helped to raise nearly $128 million for the World Health Organization and other coronavirus response efforts by performing in a concert broadcast globally. Dozens of celebrities and musicians, including Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder and the Rolling Stones, took part in the 8-hour show called “One World: Together At
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 12-year-old Trevor Garcia wants to share his passion for reading with everyone during this pandemic. He’ll debut his virtual storytime Wednesday on Zoom. “I usually read every day if I don’t have anything more interesting to which sometimes is common, during this pandemic,” Trevor said. His mother said he approached her
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It’s Earth Day, and what a strange time to be celebrating. Here’s a reminder that being kind to the Earth is, in a way, also being kind to yourself. And both deserve to be cared for. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also
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It’s Earth Day, and what a strange time to be celebrating. Here’s a reminder that being kind to the Earth is, in a way, also being kind to yourself. And both deserve to be cared for. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also
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It’s Earth Day, and what a strange time to be celebrating. Here’s a reminder that being kind to the Earth is, in a way, also being kind to yourself. And both deserve to be cared for. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also
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Congress is in the process of passing another stimulus package, this one largely focused on refilling the already-depleted aid for small businesses and billions to beef up coronavirus testing. Read more here. A second outbreak — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told The Washington Post in an interview that a
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Congress is in the process of passing another stimulus package, this one largely focused on refilling the already-depleted aid for small businesses and billions to beef up coronavirus testing. Read more here. A second outbreak — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told The Washington Post in an interview that a
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The world is facing multiple famines of “biblical proportions” in just a matter of months, the UN has said, warning that the coronavirus pandemic will push an additional 130 million people to the brink of starvation. Famines could take hold in “about three dozen countries” in a worst-case scenario, the executive director of the World
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