Chaunté Lowe is accustomed to having her world turned upside down. A four-time Olympic high jumper and the bronze medalist from the Games in Beijing 2008, she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. It was unexpected, to say the least. “I’m young, I’m healthy, I don’t drink, I’ve never drank, I don’t do drugs,”
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Comedian Larry David says that the people going out and socializing during the coronavirus crisis aren’t just putting people at risk, they’re blowing an amazing opportunity. The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator and star said he wanted to “address the idiots out there” in a video posted on Twitter by the California governor’s office. “You’re hurting
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Click here for updates on this story Fairhope (WALA) — As it stands, restaurants remain limited on service options during this time. The Coronavirus outbreak is changing the way they do business. While some businesses have decided to close their doors temporarily — Ox Kitchen in downtown Fairhope remains open — serving curbside, takeout, or
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(CNN) — El número de casos nuevos de coronavirus está cambiando rápidamente. Un mapa de seguimiento en tiempo real nos muestra cuán rápido. El mapa del Centro de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Sistemas de la Universidad Johns Hopkins sigue los casos de coronavirus en todo el mundo. La herramienta recopila datos de los Centros para
Continue Reading (CNN) — Andrew Jack, un actor británico y entrenador de dialectos que tuvo papeles en varias películas de “Star Wars”, murió a los 76 años después de contraer covid-19, dijo su agente. Jack interpretó al Mayor (y luego General) Ematt en “Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens” y “Star Wars: Episode VIII —
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Lebanon (KPTV) — Messages of love and hope are pouring in from all across the world to the Oregon Veterans Home in Lebanon. That’s where more than a dozen people have tested positive for COVID-19, two of those patients have passed away, and the other residents are still
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President Donald Trump finally leveled with America about the desperate reality of the coronavirus pandemic, warning of cruel weeks to come in one of the most chilling White House moments in modern history. Even with blanket nationwide adoption of stringent mitigation efforts, between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans could face death in the coming weeks in
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The next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic will be extremely challenging as people we know and love come down with the disease. Some may become gravely ill and even die. But we are not powerless against the virus. We must prepare ourselves for what’s ahead and have a plan, starting with ourselves and our own
Continue Reading Colton Underwood talks about his questioning his sexuality in his new book, “The First Time: Finding Myself and Looking for Love on Reality TV,” and now he says he knows he’s straight. And he can thank his appearance on “The Bachelor” where he fell in love with Cassie Randolph for that, he said. “[The show
Continue Reading Fitness trainer Joe Wicks says he plans to donate $100,000 raised from his YouTube exercise videos to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. The so-called “Body Coach,” who has become the world’s PE teacher by helping children stay active during the coronavirus lockdown, said the reception had
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Mt. Juliet (WSMV) — Anyone with a birthday in March and April have been left in limbo trying to figure out when they are able to celebrate their big day. For kids, this may be a little more difficult as this is typically something they look forward to.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — The mayor put out a call for shoppers to spend less time in stores and more time social distancing. We spoke with an organization about what they recommend stores and shoppers do to improve safety. Driving through a good portion of Omaha you’ll notice
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Shreveport (KTBS) — A late-night shooting in Shreveport ends with one person recovering in the hospital. It allegedly began when two women were fighting just before midnight in the 1700-block of Oakdale Street. After the fight had died down, a man in a nearby vehicle began firing. One
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Cuba (KMOV) — A 33-year-old Cuba, Mo. man was arrested Tuesday after coughing on shoppers inside a store and writing “COVID” inside a cooler door. Officers arrived to a local business for a report of a man causing a disturbance inside. An employee told police the man, later
Continue Reading If you were thinking of riding out the pandemic in sunny Hawaii, think again: Anyone traveling between the state’s islands must quarantine themselves for two weeks. And breaking that quarantine order to gulp some fresh air could earn you a hefty fine — or a prison sentence. Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed a proclamation on
Continue Reading Try not to lick the screen. Hopefully you are staying in as much as possible right now, and if so you may be cooking more. If you are looking for some inspiration beyond grilled cheese sandwiches and canned soup (though that sounds pretty good right about now) click through the gallery above. From food truck
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Asheville (WLOS) — Feeding the hungry can be especially challenging during these tough times of social distancing and economic downturn. But, one group is making it work from a safe distance. Late morning at 12 Baskets Cafe on Haywood Road there’s usually a line outside, and the dining
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, reconocido como presidente interino por más de 50 países, rechazó este martes la citación de la Fiscalía General. En entrevista con el canal EVTV, dijo: “Mis prerrogativas constitucionales como presidente del parlamento y presidente encargado no le da ninguna función y mucho
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Members of Uganda’s internationally known Watoto Church children’s choir who just returned from Europe are among 11 new reported cases of coronavirus in the country, President Yoweri Museveni has said. Their cluster brings the nation’s total to 44 confirmed cases, Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng said. Some members of the singing group were
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Bibb County (WGCL) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who they say fatally shot three people and then kidnapped his son. According to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, the fatal shooting happened Tuesday night
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Thousands of South Koreans who work on US bases in South Korea were furloughed on Wednesday after the Trump administration and South Korea failed to reach a new cost-sharing formula for the cost of US troops stationed. CNN previously reported that top officials warned in February the move could undermine the US military mission amid
Continue Reading (CNN) — El coronavirus ha infectado a decenas de miles de personas en el mundo. Con todas las noticias de cancelaciones de eventos, vuelos vacíos y precauciones de salud (¡lávate las manos!), es natural que las personas se sientan un poco ansiosas cada vez que sienten un cosquilleo en la garganta o el comienzo de
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America, listen: We’re in the coronavirus era now. By today, a good portion of the population will have been cooped up in their homes for several weeks, talking to their houseplants and reminiscing about what it was like to go to restaurants. And if the cabin fever doesn’t get to them, surely the global cloud
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With the list of sporting postponements growing ever longer, the fate of cycling’s Tour de France would seem almost inevitable. The world’s most prestigious bike race takes place annually in France and sometimes the surrounding countries. One of the most supreme tests of sporting endurance, the event is also embedded in French culture and society,
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NEW YORK, NY — Wall Street and markets around the world fell sharply Wednesday as the economic and physical toll caused by the coronavirus outbreak mounts – and as experts say they still can’t predict when it will end. The S&P 500 lost 4.4% after the White House said anywhere from 100,000 to 240,000 Americans
Continue Reading (CNN Español) — -Independencia y patria socialista, mi comandante en jefe, buenas tardes – saludó Clíver Alcalá. -Viviremos y venceremos, señor general Cliver Alcalá -respondió el presidente Hugo Chávez. -Le informo que asisten al presente desfile cívico militar del 4 de febrero de 2012 12.400 compatriotas socialistas, revolucionarios, antiimperialistas, chavistas, equipados con material de guerra de
Continue Reading Andrew Jack, a British actor and dialect coach who had roles in a number of “Star Wars” movies, has died aged 76 after contracting Covid-19, his agent has said. Jack played Major (and then General) Ematt in “Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens” and “Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi.” He
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A fun simple science experiment you can try at home and one of my favorites, it’s always a hit when I visit local schools. This is the tornado in a jar experiment. Although tornadoes happen in the air, Your kids will create the vortex in the water. You can see how the air that swirls
Continue Reading The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of Americans to stay home, and they’re drinking a lot of alcohol to pass time — for now. Alcoholic beverage sales shot up 55% in the third week of March compared to the same time a year ago, according to Nielsen. That’s when several states, including New York, ordered
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) — After a local church suffered devastating losses due to COVID-19, leaders are stepping up to fight the spread of the coronavirus. “These three days have taught me that whatever comes our way we are going to make it,” Kiemba Knowlin said. Knowlin is the
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