‘I don’t want to die,’ says UFC boss Dana White as sport gets back to business amid pandemic
The eyes of the sports world — and quite possibly beyond — are on Dana White and his Ultimate Fighting Championship, with three fight…
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The most alarming coronavirus numbers in some states are in prisons and nursing homes
As coronavirus restrictions in the US are loosened, public health officials and state leaders have urged residents to continue practicing social…
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The most alarming coronavirus numbers in some states are in prisons and nursing homes
As coronavirus restrictions in the US are loosened, public health officials and state leaders have urged residents to continue practicing social…
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Banksy donates new artwork honoring health care workers to hospital
Street artist Banksy unveiled a new artwork honoring health care workers that he donated to the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) in the UK. The…
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‘I don’t want to die,’ say UFC boss Dana White as sport gets back to business amid pandemic
The eyes of the sports world — and quite possibly beyond — are on Dana White and his Ultimate Fighting Championship, with three fight…
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The UK economy is heading for its worst crash in 300 years
The UK economy is heading for its worst crash in more than 300 years because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new forecast from the Bank…
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Creating your advance directive or living will during a pandemic
Dr. Ami Mac was hospitalized in March with symptoms identical to Covid-19. The 44-year-old doctor in Palo Alto, California, has an underlying immune…
Continue Reading Getting to the hospital during a pandemic
Earlier this month, Dia Sue-Wah-Sing faced a dilemma. The 41-year-old living in Toronto had a history of kidney stones. She had been feeling some…
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New York City firefighter’s union president says Mayor de Blasio is threatening jobs and using first responders as pawns
The president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association says Mayor Bill de Blasio is threatening first responder’s jobs and using them as…
Continue Reading New York City firefighter’s union president says Mayor de Blasio is threatening jobs and using first responders as pawns
The president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association says Mayor Bill de Blasio is threatening first responder’s jobs and using them as…
Continue Reading A pregnant hospital nurse was diagnosed with coronavirus and family says insurance won’t cover her shot at recovery
A hospital nurse in New York who was on the frontlines treating patients while pregnant is now fighting for her life after contracting Covid-19.…
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El Paso pediatric nurse caring for NYC virus patients has message for the Borderland: ‘Put on a mask’
EL PASO, Texas — Several El Paso nurses have taken their skills to the hotbed for the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States. Heath Bailey is one of…
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Experts say recent Silver Alerts show how managing dementia has become harder during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Within the past week, two Silver Alerts have been issued by El Paso County law enforcement agencies, both for elderly individuals…
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New Mexico employers rush to get mandated face masks for workers to wear
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Employers across New Mexico are looking to buy more face coverings now that it has become mandatory for workers to wear…
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A retired Kansas farmer who mailed New York Gov. Cuomo an N-95 mask is given bachelor’s degree
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo held up a letter and N-95 mask sent to him by a retired Kansas farmer, he called it humanity at its best. “If you could,…
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Wedding venues in El Paso scramble to re-open, accommodate brides
EL PASO, Texas — Wedding venues in Texas are now able to reopen immediately, according to an executive order signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger breaks records feeding the Borderland during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Â Karmela Galicia, the program director with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, has seen record numbers of El Pasoans needing food help…
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Analysis: Hellish reality of modern information ecosystem presents particular danger during pandemic
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. “All too often,…
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The Nate-ure Report: Elephants have the largest brain of any mammal, but just how smart are they?
EL PASO, Texas – In the latest installment of “The Nate-ure Report,” ABC-7’s Nate Ryan hangs out with the largest animal at the El Paso Zoo. At…
Continue Reading IATA backs face masks but not middle seat closures for post-coronavirus air travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing airlines around the world, has come out against blocking off middle…
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What we know about when — and where — coronavirus started appearing
It’s been more than four months since China reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, but so many questions are still unanswered about…
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What we know about when — and where — coronavirus started appearing
It’s been more than four months since China reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, but so many questions are still unanswered about…
Continue Reading A teacher created a way to safely hug her students during quarantine
An elementary teacher in Indiana was missing her students, so her wife created a way for them to safely embrace again. With the use of 12 reusable…
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Man helping fix pickup on central El Paso street dies when it accidentally rolls forward
EL PASO, Texas — A man helping a neighbor do automotive work on his pickup truck was killed Wednesday night when police said he was accidentally run…
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Emergency doctor: We need help before it’s too late
Last weekend, I was on CNN discussing the importance of supporting the mental and emotional health of medical professionals. I likened this pandemic…
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Why you need to wear the damn mask
Go for a walk, visit any open establishment or public space, and you will note a disconcerting phenomenon: People without masks. There is a pandemic.…
Continue Reading China takes step toward space station with new rocket launch
China’s latest large carrier rocket made its first successful flight Tuesday, an important step in the nation’s plan to build a space…
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U.S. agency finds private border wall violates Rio Grande treaty
EL PASO, Texas — A construction firm promoted by President Donald Trump to build his signature border wall violated American treaty obligations…
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These are the ’10 plain truths’ about the coronavirus pandemic, according to former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, laid out “10 plain truths” about Covid-19 on…
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These are the ’10 plain truths’ about the coronavirus pandemic, according to former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, laid out “10 plain truths” about Covid-19 on…
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