Month: April 2020
5 things to know for April 30: Coronavirus, remdesivir, economy, White House, Iran
More than half of eligible Americans have gotten their stimulus payments, but tens of millions of people are still waiting. Here’s who’s…
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Irrfan Khan, the Bollywood star who cracked Hollywood
He was a man who achieved what few actors manage to do — success in two of the world’s biggest film industries, Hollywood and Bollywood.…
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Where did it go wrong for Britain on coronavirus?
The British government is on the brink of missing a crucial target in its fight against coronavirus. A headline-grabbing aim of conducting 100,000…
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Creating a pandemic social bubble: A how to guide
Call it your cohort, your pod, your bubble, your squad, or your quaranteam. Whatever you call it, forming a group to go through the next few months…
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From Senegal to superhero, but Sadio Mane’s story isn’t pure fantasy
Every superhero has an origin story. Often there is personal tragedy, suffered at an early age; there can be a long journey from a faraway place and…
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FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows ‘positive effect’ on recovery time
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
Continue Reading FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows ‘positive effect’ on recovery time
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
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New York City Jewish leaders write to mayor saying they were hurt by his comments and request a meeting
Jewish community leaders in New York City wrote an open letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, expressing their “anger and disappointment” over…
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Coronavirus is ’emboldening’ Myanmar military to carry out ‘war crimes’ says UN human rights expert
A leading United Nations human rights expert claims the Myanmar military is carrying out “war crimes” against ethnic minorities,…
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White House pushes opening that won’t find powerbrokers manning the front lines
It’s fine for Jared Kushner to mock the “eternal lockdown crowd” worried about state reopenings — he doesn’t have to…
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Borderland milk distributor works to keep up production during pandemic without furloughs, financial assistance
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland milk distributor that serves the region said it will continue to service hundreds of thousands of consumers with milk…
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Over 350 essential employees screened in latest drive-thru virus testing in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health had over 350 ‘essential employees’ arrive to be screened during the most recent round…
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Mayor says El Paso hasn’t reached virus peak, disagrees with governor lifting stay home order
EL PASO, Texas — Amid the deadliest day to date for El Paso during the coronavirus pandemic, with four new deaths in 24 hours, Mayor Dee Margo said…
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FDA reportedly will approve Covid-19 treatment remdesivir, which US-funded trial shows has ‘positive effect’ on recovery
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
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Black-owned businesses in Georgia struggle as the state reopens
While many businesses are allowed to reopen in Georgia, some black small business owners are struggling with the decision, especially since black…
Continue Reading Dubious coronavirus claims by California doctors condemned by health experts
A news conference by two California doctors that downplayed the threat of the coronavirus and made dubious claims that the disease had already spread…
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Strong wind gusts toss trash bins along busy west El Paso street
EL PASO, Texas — Strong wind gusts of more than 40 miles per hour pushed through west El Paso on Wednesday, turning trash day for some residents in…
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L.A. becomes 1st major U.S. city offering all residents virus tests
LOS ANGELES, California — The city of Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have symptoms,…
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Florida will start to reopen May 4, but for now Miami-Dade and two other counties won’t be included
Florida will reopen certain businesses throughout much of the state on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said. “We will get Florida back on its feet by…
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A Texas zoo is opening back up to the public with a drive-thru experience
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — There have long been drive-thru theaters, fast food restaurants and even, in some places, pharmacies. Now, in Texas,…
Continue Reading US could be in for ‘a bad fall and a bad winter’ if it’s unprepared for a second wave of coronavirus, Fauci warns
A second round of the coronavirus is “inevitable,” the nation’s top infectious disease doctor says, but just how bad it is will…
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El Paso’s deadliest virus day: 4 new deaths as hospitalizations also see big jump
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported four new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday evening, bringing the total number of deaths…
Continue Reading The exquisite pain that changed my life: How college football turned me into a lifelong traveler
No one element of my life has required such consistent spontaneity (and solvency) as the College Football Bowl schedule. The appeal is sometimes a…
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For Trump, a briefing doesn’t always require a briefing room
After a pained and somewhat public debate over discontinuing the daily White House coronavirus briefings, President Donald Trump this week has…
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De Blasio apologizes for comments but frustrations rise over large gatherings violating NYC social distancing guidelines
Hours after issuing stern warnings broadly to “the Jewish community” in the wake of a large Hasidic funeral gathering in Brooklyn Tuesday…
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Trump treats meatpacking workers as disposable
Get back to work, says President Trump. He might as well add: even if it might kill you. Tuesday, he used the Defense Production Act to order meat…
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Stray bullets from desert gunfire hit east El Paso home with 4 children inside
EL PASO, Texas — David Salazaar is now afraid for his four children after stray bullets, apparently coming from people firing weapons in the desert…
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Staying Strong: El Paso Princesses are asking kids to share ‘Thank You’ letters for essential workers
EL PASO, Texas — A few recognizable princesses in the borderland are hoping to spread some positivism and cheer during this pandemic through ‘Thank…
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Kushner calls US coronavirus response a ‘success story’ as cases hit 1 million
President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, praised the administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic…
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