What global central banks are saying about coronavirus
Central banks around the world are trying to keep investors calm as the coronavirus outbreak continues to deliver blows to financial markets and the…
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Could Earth be a ‘waterworld’? It may have started that way
Perhaps Kevin Costner’s famously bloated 1995 film “Waterworld” deserves more credit. A new study suggests that our planet could…
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Half of the world’s beaches could disappear by the end of the century, study finds
Climate change poses an existential threat to the world’s sandy beaches, and that as many as half of them could disappear by the end of the…
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African countries are at severe risk if outbreaks aren’t detected early and contained, says Africa CDC head
Public health experts have consistently warned that the novel coronavirus outbreak presents a unique public health threat to the African continent.…
Continue Reading McDonald’s is giving away free Egg McMuffins just as Wendy’s launches breakfast
Wendy’s is finally entering the breakfast battle this week, so McDonald’s is trying to throw a knockout blow. McDonald’s has deemed…
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Supreme Court will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act sometime next term, presumably after the election
The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act sometime next term, presumably after the presidential election.…
Continue Reading Obama congratulates Biden but is not yet endorsing anyone
Former President Barack Obama did something this weekend that he’s been unable to do so far in the Democratic primary race: Call former Vice…
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Premier League ‘monitoring’ coronavirus situation ahead of weekend’s fixtures
The Premier League says it is monitoring the coronavirus situation ahead of this weekend’s fixtures. The league has issued guidelines to all 20…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg had a plan for February. It didn’t work out as he hoped.
Pete Buttigieg had a plan heading into February: Turn a strong performance in Iowa into enough momentum to compete in New Hampshire, notch a strong…
Continue ReadingURGENT – Supreme Court will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act sometime next term, presumably after the election
(CNN) — The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act sometime next term, presumably after the…
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The surgeon general wants Americans to stop buying face masks
The United States’ top doctor has one simple request: Stop buying face masks. US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams’ message, posted to…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Virus without borders
EL PASO, Texas — The Centers for Disease Control are preparing for a possible outbreak of the coronavirus right here in the U.S. It is a relatively…
Continue Reading Twitter is being targeted by an activist shareholder seeking to replace Jack Dorsey
Hedge fund Elliott Management Corp. has obtained a large stake in Twitter and is advocating for changes, including possibly replacing CEO Jack…
Continue Reading It’s likely there are more coronavirus cases in the United States than the numbers show
If you show up at NYU Langone Health in New York City with a fever and a cough, they’re going to assume you have the novel coronavirus.…
Continue Reading Dr. Seuss: A poem to celebrate Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday
You read his timeless rhymes You watched all the cartoons The “Cat in the Hat” Thing One, and Thing Two But do you know how it all…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cloudy mild Monday, cooler & soggy Super Tuesday
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for the start of the week, not for the winds this time but showers and thunderstorms. The clouds will continue today…
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Los viajeros enfrentarán nuevas restricciones y cancelaciones a medida que crecen los casos de coronavirus en Estados Unidos
(CNN) — Los viajeros que ingresen a Estados Unidos enfrentarán nuevos protocolos a medida que crezcan casos nuevos de coronavirus en todo el…
Continue Reading Judge says Ken Cuccinelli unlawfully appointed to lead US immigration agency
A federal judge on Sunday ruled that it was unlawful to appoint Ken Cuccinelli, an immigration hardliner chosen by President Donald Trump, to lead…
Continue Reading Australian Grand Prix to go ahead despite coronavirus outbreak, say organizers
The 2020 Formula One season’s opening round will go ahead as planned on March 15, according to the Australian Grand Prix race organizers,…
Continue Reading Dow futures swung more than 1,000 points overnight
US stock futures and markets in Europe fell Monday despite reassurances from the world’s central banks that they stand ready to help limit the…
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Trump’s coronavirus strategy faces new scrutiny after second US death
The White House coronavirus task force is expressing “great concern” there will be more person-to-person transmissions of the disease…
Continue Reading Valorant, League of Legends studio’s first shooter game, is coming this summer
Riot Games, the video game studio behind one of the world’s biggest PC games, “League of Legends,” is revealing more details about…
Continue Reading Vinicius Jr. breaks Lionel Messi record in El Clasico victory over Barcelona
Under the watchful eye of former Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo, Sunday’s El Clasico perhaps saw the next star born for Los Blancos.…
Continue Reading For Biden, questions remain among black voters in Super Tuesday states
As customers drifted in and out of Harun Coffee in the historically black neighborhood of Leimert Park in Los Angeles last week, John Rader, a…
Continue Reading Coronavirus is plunging the global economy into its worst crisis since 2009
The coronavirus is plunging the world economy into its worst downturn since the global financial crisis, according to the Organization for Economic…
Continue Reading Masks can’t stop the coronavirus in the US, but hysteria has led to bulk-buying, price-gouging and serious fear for the future
Panic over the novel coronavirus is hitting a fever pitch in the US. And despite repeated pleas from health officials not to purchase them, Americans…
Continue Reading Nokia names new CEO after missing 5G opportunity
Nokia is replacing its CEO as the telecom equipment company struggles to keep pace with its rivals in the global rollout of 5G. The Finnish company…
Continue Reading Central banks aren’t the answer to coronavirus fears
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Following a…
Continue Reading LeBron James believes NBA is ‘in great hands’ following rematch with Zion Williamson
LeBron James might be in his 17th season in the NBA, but the Los Angeles Laker is showing no signs of slowing down. The three-time champion is…
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How the coronavirus is impacting sport
As the world scrambles to get to grips with the coronavirus outbreak, global sporting events are taking a hit. There are now more than 88,000…
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