Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis want you to raise a glass for a good cause. The celebrity couple announced Sunday that they will be selling “Quarantine Wine” in aid of those suffering because of the pandemic. The announcement was made on Kutcher’s verified social media accounts. “Mila and I are Launching Quarantine wine!,” he wrote
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ROWLETT, Texas — A man who hijacked a Dallas-area bus before being killed in a shootout had been wanted for questioning in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend, authorities said. Ramon Thomas Villagomez, 31, got on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus with two people aboard in Richardson, just north of Dallas, at around 11
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President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has lifted a three-week lockdown in two cities, citing improved coronavirus testing and the “severe” impact of the restrictions on the poor and vulnerable in the West African nation. Nonessential businesses in Accra and Kumasi, the country’s two largest cities, can re-open Monday and residents can return to work but
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As coronavirus test kits were malfunctioning in public health labs across the country, Dr. Robert Redfield repeatedly assured his fellow task force officials in February that the problem would be quickly solved. The White House had little reason to doubt Redfield. His agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, had a storied history as
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EL PASO, Texas — April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year during the coronavirus pandemic, advocates are concerned that child abuse could spike, as kids are home from school and families are forced to stay inside together. Because of this, some advocates fear abuse can fly under the radar. Plus, some advocates fear the
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President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he didn’t pick Sen. Mitt Romney to join his new bipartisan task force focused on reopening the country amid the coronavirus pandemic because of lingering animosity against the Utah Republican who voted in favor of Trump’s impeachment. Asked at the White House if skipping over Romney shows he
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As coronavirus test kits were malfunctioning in public health labs across the country, Dr. Robert Redfield repeatedly assured his fellow task force officials in February that the problem would be quickly solved. The White House had little reason to doubt Redfield. His agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, had a storied history as
Continue Reading David Attenborough is adding “geography teacher” to his résumé, stepping up to offer his unrivaled knowledge to British school children during the coronavirus lockdown. The pioneering broadcaster and naturalist will educate students on topics like mapping the world, animal behavior and the world’s oceans, as part of the BBC’s new virtual learning program, “Bitesize Daily,”
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Broadway actor Nick Cordero is recovering after having his right leg amputated following complications with coronavirus, his wife said. The Tony Award-nominated star has been battling coronavirus for more than two weeks. His wife, Amanda Kloots, has kept fans informed by sharing updates on his health on her Instagram. Saturday was day 18 of him
Continue Reading Broadway actor Nick Cordero is recovering after having his right leg amputated following complications with coronavirus, his wife said. The Tony Award-nominated star has been battling coronavirus for more than two weeks. His wife, Amanda Kloots, has kept fans informed by sharing updates on his health on her Instagram. Saturday was day 18 of him
Continue Reading The glamorous black and white photos appear to be straight from a golden age of travel. The postwar era of streamlined airplanes, stylish bathing suits, swish hotels, empty country roads and cool cars. In these snapshots, Englishwoman Mavis Johnston is the apparent embodiment of the sophisticated, jet-set traveler. And in many ways she was, experiencing
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Shake Shack is returning a $10 million loan it received from the US government under an emergency program that was touted as a way to help small businesses pay workers and keep their operations running during the coronavirus crisis. The burger chain was awarded the loan as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The
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Mika is worried. As a sex worker in Japan, she used to see three or four clients a day — then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, with people staying home and avoiding close contact, she’s out of clients and out of money. With no savings or other sources of income, Mika says she is living
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson missed five emergency meetings in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, officials admitted on Sunday, as the UK government faced a barrage of criticism over its response to the spread of the disease. Government ministers were forced on the defensive after a wide-ranging critique in the Sunday Times of
Continue Reading Lady Gaga kicked off Saturday night’s “One World: Together At Home” livestream concert — an event she helped organize — by praising “all of the medical workers that are putting their lives at risk for us.” The Grammy award-winning singer then launched into an emotional rendition of “Smile,” the standard made famous by Nat King
Continue Reading While millions of people around the world are cutting their own hair and inventing new recipes amid the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of the world’s commercial airplanes are also getting much-needed rest. Qantas has shared a video revealing how its planes are being maintained and cared for while grounded during Australia’s lockdown measures. John Walker, the
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Severe thunderstorms pounded parts of the Deep South with hail, high winds and drenching rains on Sunday as forecasters warned residents to brace for possible overnight tornadoes and flooding across a region reeling from a deadly twister outbreak one week ago. Tornado watches ranged across parts of Louisiana and Mississippi into
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EL PASO, Texas — A new fund aims to help the doctors, nurses and patients affected by Covid-19 in the Borderland. The new Covid-19 Compassionate Care Fund was created by the University Medical Center Foundation and the El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation. Click here to donate. Donations will: Provide basic supplies, like food, clothing, medical
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Dozens of grocery store workers have died from the coronavirus, despite masks, temperature checks and capacity restrictions to keep them safe. So far, supermarkets have resisted the most draconian policy: banning customers from coming inside. However, some worker experts, union leaders and small grocery owners believe it has become too dangerous to let customers browse
Continue Reading For the Wisconsinites who are tired of binge-watching Netflix while self-isolating, the Dane County Regional Airport has opened an attraction that they can enjoy from the comfort of their cars. With more than 2 million twinkling lights, “Flight of Lights” features six different light displays on various themes including Wisconsin sports, popular travel destinations and
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The coronavirus pandemic is “the biggest news story that any of us have every dealt with,” Piers Morgan says, and it requires “a different approach from the traditional news anchor approach.” “Viewers want to see passion, they want to see anger, they want to see focus,” Morgan said. That’s what the former CNN host has
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The coronavirus pandemic is “the biggest news story that any of us have every dealt with,” Piers Morgan says, and it requires “a different approach from the traditional news anchor approach.” “Viewers want to see passion, they want to see anger, they want to see focus,” Morgan said. That’s what the former CNN host has
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Amazon has started using thermal cameras at its operations facilities to screen workers for fevers, a common symptom of the novel coronavirus. The move comes after a number of cases were reported at Amazon facilities in states such as Washington, California and New York, and a slew of organized walkouts by workers over coronavirus safety.
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EL PASO, Texas– Dry conditions, and aside from breezy afternoons, overall quiet weather continues this week. The strongest winds may come on Tuesday evening as our next system moves through Tuesday evening into the overnight hours, creating possibly some windy conditions. Temperatures will remain near normal this week, with a warm up on Thursday and
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Most nights I send out the “Reliable Sources” newsletter at 10 or 11 p.m. Eastern time. I missed Friday night’s deadline for the first time in years. On Saturday morning, I belatedly sent out the newsletter and wrote about the reason why: “Truth is, I hit a wall. Gutted by the death toll. Disturbed by
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EL PASO, Texas — For the sixth day in a row, El Paso County saw a double-digit increase in the number of new coronavirus infections, with 26 additional cases on Sunday for a total to date of 531. The death toll was unchanged at eight, officials said. There were 29 El Pasoans hospitalized on Sunday
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EL PASO, Texas — As Texas took its first steps Sunday toward reopening — starting with state parks — caveats in the plan popped up in the massive state’s far western corner, where the spread of coronavirus is showing no signs of slowing. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opened online reservations for day passes, tours
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Video calling has, for many, been key to staying connected with friends, family and coworkers as coronavirus forces people to stay apart. Now, the technology is being used to connect health care providers and patients in hospitals. Northwell Health, a New York health care system, is expanding a program to outfit coronavirus patients’ rooms with
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Nearly 60 million jobs across the European Union and the United Kingdom are at risk from the coronavirus pandemic, according to McKinsey. The consulting firm warns in a report published Monday that the EU unemployment rate could soar from around 6% to more than 11% and remain elevated for years if the disease is not
Continue Reading ROWLETT, Texas — A man opened fire on a Dallas-area public bus on Sunday, hijacking it with two people aboard and leading officers on a chase that ended in a shootout in which the man was killed and three officers were wounded, according to police officials. A man got on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit
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