The doctor who battled the 1918 influenza pandemic is a lot like Dr. Fauci
He oversaw the public health response to a pandemic. He advised Americans to cancel social gatherings and wear masks in public. He warned of a…
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Jessica Simpson says she felt body-shamed by Vogue
Jessica Simpson was not happy about a story Vogue shared about her, and the publication has apologized. The singer/actress/mogul/author clapped back…
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In Latin America, face masks become a form of expression
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Rarely used in Latin America outside hospitals before the coronavirus pandemic, face masks are now compulsory for subway…
Continue Reading Happy 75th birthday Kurt Loder!
How in the world is Kurt Loder 75? Yes, the famed MTV newsman turned 75 on Tuesday, much to the astonishment of the Internet. The blast from the past…
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Apparent virus case at an El Paso Sam’s Club raises questions about employer responsibility
EL PASO, Texas — What is the responsibility employers have to disclose information on positive Covid-19 cases to their employees? A source who…
Continue Reading Black communities account for disproportionate number of Covid-19 deaths in the US, study finds
There’s new evidence more African Americans may be dying from coronavirus in the United States than whites or other ethnic groups, according to…
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A security guard was shot after telling a customer to wear a face mask, officials say. His widow calls the killing ‘senseless and stupid’
Calvin Munerlyn, the security guard who was shot and killed in Michigan last week, was “loved everywhere,” his widow told CNN. “He…
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A security guard was shot after telling a customer to wear a face mask, officials say. His widow calls the killing ‘senseless and stupid’
Calvin Munerlyn, the security guard who was shot and killed in Michigan last week, was “loved everywhere,” his widow told CNN. “He…
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Two men have been charged in the shooting deaths of two transgender women in Puerto Rico
Two men have been charged in connection with the deaths of two transgender women in Puerto Rico, authorities said. Juan Carlos Pagán Bonilla, 21,…
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Elon Musk lists two Bel Air homes after promising to sell off his possessions
Two of Elon Musk’s massive, multimillion-dollar Southern California homes are on the market just days after he said he planned to sell off much…
Continue Reading A man ran 20.2 miles to raise money for kids who can’t afford yearbooks
An avid marathon runner in New Jersey laced up his shoes and set out to run 20.20 miles last weekend — but his mission was different this time.…
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Trump pivots hard away from fight against unvanquished pandemic
President Donald Trump wants to move on. “Wartime” leadership in a national crisis no longer fits his political timetable. No matter that…
Continue Reading Why coronavirus lockdown could see 6.3 million more people get tuberculosis
Around 1.4 million more people could die of tuberculosis (TB) by 2025 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the fight against the…
Continue Reading The Wuhan lab at the center of the US-China blame game: What we know and what we don’t
Questions surrounding the origins of the novel coronavirus have sparked a war of words between Washington and Beijing — and threatens to worsen…
Continue Reading Video posted online as DA says case of Georgia man who was chased and killed will go to grand jury
The fatal shooting of a black man — apparently recorded on video in February and posted online Tuesday by a local radio station host —…
Continue Reading Grimes explains meaning of unique name of son with Elon Musk
Singer Grimes has revealed the meaning behind the unique name of her newborn son with Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk. Musk announced the birth of…
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StormTRACK Weather: Record heat returns followed by a cold front
The heat will make a come back with near record highs today and tomorrow. The heat will come to an end by the end of the week as a strong backdoor…
Continue Reading An 11-year-old wrote a thank-you note to her mailman. Postal workers are sending her letters of appreciation
Like many children across the United States, Emerson Weber, 11, is sheltering in place, which makes it hard to connect with people the way…
Continue Reading Astronomers find the closest black hole to Earth, 1,000 light-years away
A black hole has been discovered 1,000 light-years from Earth, making it the closest black hole to our solar system ever found. Although the black…
Continue Reading The ghost stations hidden beneath London
Thanks to its complex history, London has long been associated with ghosts. But forget the supposed specters of beheaded queens or hanged highwaymen…
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Rafael Nadal says 2020 tennis season is ‘practically lost’ due to coronavirus pandemic
Rafael Nadal fears the 2020 tennis season has been lost to the coronavirus pandemic and admits he is already focusing his attention on next…
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5 things to know for May 6: US task force, UK, whistleblower, election, 1918 flu
The Blue Angels are taking to the sky over Texas and New Orleans today to salute frontline workers. Check the flight path to see if you can catch a…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 6: US task force, UK, whistleblower, election, 1918 flu
The Blue Angels are taking to the sky over Texas and New Orleans today to salute frontline workers. Check the flight path to see if you can catch a…
Continue Reading The Irish are sending relief to Native Americans, inspired by a donation from a tribe during the Great Famine
People in Ireland inspired by an act of generosity committed more than 170 years ago are paying it forward. In 1847, the Choctaw people collected…
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Buy! Buy! Buy! There’s a bull market in Michael Jordan sneakers
If stocks have taken a pounding over the last few weeks, there has been a bull market raging in Michael Jordan’s range of Air Jordan sneakers.…
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Buy! Buy! Buy! There’s a bull market in Michael Jordan sneakers
If stocks have taken a pounding over the last few weeks, there has been a bull market raging in Michael Jordan’s range of Air Jordan sneakers.…
Continue Reading Zoom calls, donuts and social media challenges: How an Olympic champion is observing Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic
The holy month of Ramadan is usually a time for families and friends to come together, but the coronavirus pandemic has changed everything. Holy…
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Zoom calls, donuts and social media challenges: How an Olympic champion is observing Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic
The holy month of Ramadan is usually a time for families and friends to come together, but the coronavirus pandemic has changed everything. Holy…
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How to improve your respiratory health in case you get Covid-19
Covid-19 is a respiratory illness, meaning if a person is infected, the condition of their respiratory system is one determinant of how they’ll…
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US is unprepared to protect residents from virus while states are reopening, former acting CDC director says
With more than half the country now into at least the first stage of reopening, one expert says the US still hasn’t done enough to protect…
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