The people helping strangers during the coronavirus pandemic
Social distancing, self-isolation, panic-buying –– there aren’t many reasons to be cheerful right now. The UK on Monday became the…
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Upgraded magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes west Texas – including El Paso area
EL PASO, Texas — An upgraded magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the Big Bend area of western Texas on Thursday morning, and was also widely felt…
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Earthquake reported in west Texas felt in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake near Mentone, Texas which is about 200 miles east of El Paso. It was…
Continue Reading Georgia’s hardest-hit hospital says its intensive care units are filled with ‘critically ill’ coronavirus patients
A southwest Georgia hospital that’s reporting about a quarter of the state’s coronavirus deaths says it has reached capacity in three…
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Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus adopt puppies while they isolate at home
Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez are the latest celebrities to foster animals during the coronavirus pandemic. The stars took separately to their social…
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US push to include ‘Wuhan virus’ language in G7 joint statement fractures alliance
A push by the US State Department to include the phrase “Wuhan virus” in a joint statement with other Group of Seven members following a…
Continue Reading Hundreds of trekkers stranded on Nepal’s mountain trails after coronavirus lockdown
Hundreds of trekkers are stranded on high-altitude trekking trails across Nepal due to a nationwide lockdown designed to contain the coronavirus…
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Why the ‘TJMaxx of groceries’ is succeeding during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus is crippling most American industries. But it’s also creating opportunities for some unexpected businesses. Grocery Outlet, an…
Continue Reading ‘Mulan’ feels like the movie we could have most used right now
“Mulan” is just one of several high-profile movies delayed by the threat of Covid-19. Yet on the weekend when the film was scheduled to…
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Should you be concerned about virus spread when you take your clothes to the dry cleaner or laundromat?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Laundromats and dry cleaners are considered essential businesses and can remain open while the El Paso County stay-at-home…
Continue Reading A coronavirus patient left a touching message for hospital staff after he was discharged from the ICU
While the patient was being treated in isolation for Covid-19, his caregivers at the Cleveland Clinic left him messages on his room’s glass…
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A coronavirus patient left a touching message for hospital staff after he was discharged from the ICU
While the patient was being treated in isolation for Covid-19, his caregivers at the Cleveland Clinic left him messages on his room’s glass…
Continue Reading Niall Horan treats fans to a home-made performance of ‘Dear Patience’
Niall Horan treated fans to a special, home-made performance Wednesday. Horan, who is promoting his new album “Heartbreak Weather,”…
Continue Reading Answering 6 key questions about Congress’ coronavirus response package
Congress is gearing up to vote on its largest emergency aid package in US history in order to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and its economic…
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Coronavirus news at a glance
Nearly a third of the world’s population is living under coronavirus-related movement restrictions with more than 500,000 people infected and…
Continue Reading Wuhan’s beautiful cherry blossoms captured in stunning drone footage
Though mainly associated with Japan, cherry blossom season is a widely anticipated event in cities around the world, a sign that spring has arrived,…
Continue Reading Unemployment claims soared to 3.3 million last week, most in history
A record number of Americans filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, as businesses shut down to slow the spread of the…
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Diputado mexicano da positivo por coronavirus; urgen a legisladores a “apegarse a los protocolos médicos de previsión”
(CNN Español) — Un diputado mexicano que asistió a sesiones legislativas hace dos semanas dio positivo por coronavirus este miércoles, confirmó…
Continue Reading The scariest aspects of the coronavirus are what we can’t see on TV
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. We see the daily…
Continue Reading A restless Trump wants to end the country’s isolation — and his own
He’s sitting through glitchy conference calls, and friends say he’s thinking about his job security. Cabin fever amid the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Want to buy gold coins or bars? Good luck finding any
Investors are snapping up gold bars and coins, seeking the security offered by the precious metal as the coronavirus pandemic trashes economies and…
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Rebel-held Syria braces for coronavirus ‘tsunami’ — without soap, running water or the prospect of social distancing
Everything Fatima Um Ali needs to protect herself and her family from the novel coronavirus is out of reach. There is no running water, soap is…
Continue Reading What’s in the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed by Congress?
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional lawmakers have passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, with cash and assistance…
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Dow surges more than 1,300 points for 3-day Wall Street rally
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks surged again for a third straight day with the Dow Jones closing up more than 1,300 points Thursday as a massive coronavirus…
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Staggering jobs number shows why even a $2 trillion virus stimulus rescue plan is too small
The bleakest one-time jobs data in American history — 3.28 million people filed for unemployment last week — shows why even a $2 trillion…
Continue Reading Crocs donating its shoes to healthcare workers
Go into most US emergency rooms, and you’ll find staff wear Crocs. Now their manufacturer has announced a program to donate 10,000 a day to…
Continue Reading Este artista dibujó a Wuhan en cuarentena en enero. Una nueva caricatura ofrece una señal de esperanza
(CNN) — En enero, cuando el brote de coronavirus estaba desencadenando confinamientos masivos y dramáticas medidas de emergencia en China, el…
Continue Reading El eterno camino a casa en días de coronavirus
(CNN Español) — Es mediodía del domingo 22 de marzo en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana. Y, por supuesto, hace mucho…
Continue Reading Alberto Fernández suspende repatriación de argentinos que intentan volver al país
(CNN Español) – El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, informó este miércoles que “por ahora” se suspende la repatriación de…
Continue Reading Airbnb announces plan to offer free housing to coronavirus responders
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect people all over the globe, Airbnb has stepped up with a plan to offer free or subsidized housing to…
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