Michael Phelps says the coronavirus pandemic has put him in a “scary situation” with his mental health. The 23-time Olympic gold medalist, who retired as the most decorated Olympian of all time after Rio 2016, has spoken frankly about his struggle with depression away from the pool, acknowledging he has contemplated suicide in the past.
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Whether you enjoy meat on a regular basis or savor a steak once in a while, one thing is true: Many people love meat. The average American consumes about 222 pounds of red meat and poultry per year, according to a recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, while a February 2020 report projected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The push to improve access to coronavirus testing is continuing in El Paso County. Mobile testing sites are launching in rural areas in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. The sites will be open each day between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., but the days of operation
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The fragile foundation of evidence-based reality shoring up Donald Trump’s life and presidency just got even more tenuous. Trump’s admission that he was dosing up on hydroxychloroquine, an unproven and possibly harmful therapy to ward off the coronavirus, appears to conflict with the codes of medical science and is a stunning development given his position.
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President Donald Trump has redoubled his criticism of the World Health Organization, threatening to permanently withdraw funding and cancel US membership even as it deals with a devastating global pandemic. In a letter to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday, Trump bemoaned “repeated missteps by you and your organization” and said he would permanently
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The fragile foundation of evidence-based reality shoring up Donald Trump’s life and presidency just got even more tenuous. Trump’s admission that he was dosing up on hydroxychloroquine, an unproven and possibly harmful therapy to ward off the coronavirus, appears to conflict with the codes of medical science and is a stunning development given his position.
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The pastor of a northern California church has been diagnosed with the coronavirus after holding a Mother’s Day livestream service with singing, according to officials. A health order issued by the county had specifically restricted singing during church services due to the high risk of spreading the virus through air droplets. Now at least three
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The pastor of a northern California church has been diagnosed with the coronavirus after holding a Mother’s Day livestream service with singing, according to officials. A health order issued by the county had specifically restricted singing during church services due to the high risk of spreading the virus through air droplets. Now at least three
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Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard is missing after visiting a newly reopened California beach, his family says. Gaspard, 39, was last seen at Marina Del Rey Beach in Venice Beach, his wife, Siliana Gaspard, said on her Instagram account. “If you’ve seen him please call 911 or Dm family,” she wrote. The same message appeared
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William Shakespeare’s Globe theater, the famous London playhouse where the playwright’s shows were performed, faces permanent closure as a result of coronavirus lockdown measures, the theater and UK politicians have warned. Lawmakers on Monday warned the UK government that the historic theater — which has been closed since March due to coronavirus restrictions — was
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Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are becoming stronger, according to a NOAA study. Great, a new thing to worry about. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1.
Continue Reading Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are becoming stronger, according to a NOAA study. Great, a new thing to worry about. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1.
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Germany and France unveiled an initiative Monday aimed at rescuing the European Union from the toughest crisis in its history and bridging the deep national divisions that have stalled progress on a pandemic recovery fund. After meeting via videoconference, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron proposed the creation of a recovery fund
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The father of a 14-year-old boy now recovering from a coronavirus-related syndrome says all the symptoms began with a slight fever and some rashes on his son’s hands in mid-April. The condition, which doctors are calling multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, has shown up in children across the US — and internationally. “We dismissed it,”
Continue Reading The father of a 14-year-old boy now recovering from a coronavirus-related syndrome says all the symptoms began with a slight fever and some rashes on his son’s hands in mid-April. The condition, which doctors are calling multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, has shown up in children across the US — and internationally. “We dismissed it,”
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A prolonged recession is the biggest worry for company executives as they contemplate the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. But there’s plenty more keeping them awake at night. Executives whose job it is to identify risks are also concerned about a related surge in bankruptcies, high levels of youth unemployment and increased cyber attacks arising
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President Donald Trump claimed Monday he is taking daily doses of hydroxychloroquine, a drug he’s long touted as a potential coronavirus cure even as medical experts and the US Food and Drug Administration question its efficacy and warn of potentially harmful side effects. Speaking at a meeting of restaurant executives, Trump said he began taking
Continue Reading As Xi Jinping prepared to address the World Health Assembly on Monday, it seemed like the Chinese leader might be in a vulnerable spot. More than 100 countries had signed onto a resolution calling for an independent probe into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. While the language in the document was thoroughly diplomatic, and
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By Memorial Day weekend, every US state will have begun lifting measures enacted weeks ago to curb the spread of coronavirus. Many governors have already pushed into a second phase of reopening their economies, with some states now allowing restaurants, retailers and personal service shops to reopen their doors. By now, all states but Connecticut
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By Memorial Day weekend, every US state will have begun lifting measures enacted weeks ago to curb the spread of coronavirus. Many governors have already pushed into a second phase of reopening their economies, with some states now allowing restaurants, retailers and personal service shops to reopen their doors. By now, all states but Connecticut
Continue Reading Arizona Diamondbacks’ outfielder Starling Marte announced that his wife, Noelia, died in a tweet Monday. “I go through the pain of making public the unfortunate death of my wife Noelia, due to a heart attack,” Marte, 31, wrote in a tweet Monday. “It is a moment of great sorrow.” Marte has two sons, Starling Jr.
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EL PASO, Texas — For five years, the Tea Spout and Matcha Bar has been providing tea enthusiasts their fix in west El Paso. The shop will now be forced to close its doors as it won’t be able to overcome losses experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. “I have a huge following and everybody has
Continue Reading The time has come for colleges and universities across the US to decide whether to reopen campuses for in-person instruction for the fall semester. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc, a handful of schools have announced plans to bring students back, but shorten semesters by canceling fall break and ending in-person class time
Continue Reading A Massachusetts doctor accused of killing his wife was arraigned on murder charges in court Monday. Dr. Ingolf Tuerk allegedly confessed to choking his wife to death after an argument, according to the criminal complaint from the district court in Dedham, southwest of Boston. Tuerk, who went by the nickname Harry, said he and his
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A Massachusetts doctor accused of killing his wife was arraigned on murder charges in court Monday. Dr. Ingolf Tuerk allegedly confessed to choking his wife to death after an argument, according to the criminal complaint from the district court in Dedham, southwest of Boston. Tuerk, who went by the nickname Harry, said he and his
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Here’s some good news! Early human trials of a coronavirus vaccine have shown promise, according to Moderna, the company that has partnered with the National Institutes of Health to develop and test the vaccine. What’s the earliest it could be ready? If future studies go well, the company’s vaccine could be available to the public
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A southern New Mexico meat packing plant was on the receiving end of multiple workplace complaints related to Covid-19 weeks before a coronavirus outbreak was reported inside the facility, ABC-7 has learned. In data provided to ABC-7 by New Mexico’s state bureau of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NM
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Click here for updates on this story NEW HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The mission of a woman from New Hartford is making children smile. She created ‘QuaranTine Bears’ to provide children some comfort during these challenging times. “The idea just came to me in the middle of the night,” said Olivia Carlson, turning that idea
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Click here for updates on this story NEW HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The mission of a woman from New Hartford is making children smile. She created ‘QuaranTine Bears’ to provide children some comfort during these challenging times. “The idea just came to me in the middle of the night,” said Olivia Carlson, turning that idea
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