I’m in lockdown with wild hyenas: Coping with isolation by embracing nature
With nearly a third of the world population living under some sort of shelter-in-place guidelines, many are struggling to figure out how to deal with…
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Coming soon: A ‘work from home’ ETF
There’s a good chance you’re reading this story in your home office, given that the coronavirus pandemic has upended how (and where)…
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Coronavirus’ toll on Chinese restaurants is devastating
Chinese restaurants are in deep trouble. As of April 15, 59% of independent Chinese restaurants across America had completely stopped taking debit…
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US monitoring intelligence that North Korean leader is in grave danger after surgery
The US is monitoring intelligence that suggests North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, is in grave danger after undergoing a previous surgery,…
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Trump to temporarily suspend immigration into U.S. due to coronavirus fears
WASHINGTON, DC — Trump administration officials on Tuesday morning scrambled to finalize an executive order after President Donald Trump said in a…
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Doctors and nurses are using VR to learn skills to treat coronavirus patients
As hospitals worldwide face severe shortages of health professionals, people are being called off the sidelines to help COVID-19 patients — even…
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El Paso infectious disease expert explains challenges facing border communities during coronavirus fight
EL PASO, Texas — Many in our region travel back and forth between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. Though traffic has slowed with the implementation of…
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England and Wales coronavirus death toll 41% higher than UK government’s daily figures
The true death toll from coronavirus in England and Wales up to April 10 was about 41% higher than the UK government’s daily update, according…
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Why the confusion about Kim Jong Un’s health actually makes sense
Confusing and sometimes conflicting reports emerged Tuesday about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. That was followed by intense…
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Sheryl Sandberg on coronavirus: ‘Right now, everyone’s living in Option B’
Sheryl Sandberg didn’t make a habit of celebrating her birthday until her husband Dave Goldberg died in 2015. Now, she’s grateful to…
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Sheryl Sandberg on coronavirus: ‘Right now, everyone’s living in Option B’
Sheryl Sandberg didn’t make a habit of celebrating her birthday until her husband Dave Goldberg died in 2015. Now, she’s grateful to…
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South Korea says ‘no unusual signs’ detected about Kim Jong Un’s health
South Korea says it can’t corroborate reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is gravely ill, with an official in the presidential office…
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Coronavirus forces parents to change screen time plans
Screen time for Rachel Lubchansky’s 5th grade triplets used to be limited to two hours a week. That was before the coronavirus pandemic…
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Fact check: Trump falsely describes his travel history during briefing with more inaccuracies
A reporter reminded President Donald Trump that he held campaign rallies in February and March. He responded by suggesting he didn’t recall…
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North Korean leader said to be in ‘grave danger’ after surgery
PYONGYANG, North Korea — The U.S. is monitoring intelligence that North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, is in “grave danger” after a surgery,…
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Woman who made ‘Heroes work here’ sign surprises UMC doctors & nurses with dozens of tamales
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso doctor’s wife wanted to show the hardworking staff at University Medical Center her gratitude during the pandemic.…
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A free press in China could have prevented the coronavirus pandemic, media watchdog says
Strongman leaders around the world are using the coronavirus crisis to stifle journalists, a leading press freedom watchdog has warned, as it…
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El Paso sees 9th virus death as total cases grow to 540
EL PASO, Texas — Public health officials on Monday announced a ninth death in El Paso County due to the coronavirus. The latest death was a man in…
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New data shows El Paso area unemployment nearing 10%
EL PASO, Texas — More than 6,400 El Paso area workers filed new unemployment claims over the past week as the economic fallout from the coronavirus…
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El Paso’s walking and biking trails to open up – with social distancing required
EL PASO, Texas — The state of Texas has officially begun taking steps to slowly reopen as the state continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.…
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El Paso orthopedic group looks forward to Texas loosening restrictions on elective surgeries
EL PASO, Texas — Despite the number of coronavirus cases in El Paso and the rest of Texas continuing to rise, several restrictions are being eased…
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America’s black and Hispanic communities are bearing the brunt of the coronavirus crisis
America has an inequality problem and the coronavirus crisis is making it worse. The pandemic is leaving few people untouched, but America’s…
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4 virus cases detected at El Paso’s immigrant detention center
EL PASO, Texas — Four people have contracted the coronavirus at the El Paso Processing Center operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement,…
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18 killed in Canada’s deadliest shooting rampage ever
ENFIELD, Nova Scotia — Police fanned out across more than a dozen crime scenes Monday after a rampage by a gunman disguised as a police officer…
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Beloved Australian soap opera ‘Neighbours’ is resuming production during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how
The coronavirus pandemic has halted production on TV shows and movies around the world, with travel plans canceled, gatherings forbidden and shoots…
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Sun Metro bus leadership changing amid slumping ridership, revenues in virus era
EL PASO, Texas — Jay Banasiak, the longtime head of El Paso’s Sun Metro is out, as the city announced Monday it will seek to run the mass transit…
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Trump, governors spar over virus testing concerns as president remains ‘hopeful’ of aid bill deal
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Monday again criticized governors who’ve said they don’t have enough tests for the new coronavirus to…
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Oil prices plunge below zero, sending stocks to close lower
NEW YORK, NY — Oil futures plunged below zero on Monday, the latest never-before-seen number to come out of the economic coma caused by the…
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New Mexicans will soon get more unemployment money, but some struggle with online system
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Beginning this week, New Mexicans should see an extra $600 in their unemployment checks from the federal government. “This…
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Some Southern states are reopening businesses; US death toll passes 42,000
Three Southern states are moving to reopen parts of their economies, even as health experts and government leaders debate whether there is sufficient…
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