Trump says things will be ‘bad’ but is itching to scale back social distancing
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signaled Monday he is aware things may get worse before they get better as the country battles the…
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Louisiana governor says his state has the fastest growth rate of coronavirus cases in the world
Louisiana has the fastest rate of growth rate of coronavirus cases in the world, the state’s Gov. John Bel Edwards said during a news…
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Harvey Weinstein still faces charges in Los Angeles and the city’s prosecutor is requesting his transfer from New York
While Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison in New York earlier this month, he’s still facing charges in Los Angeles as well.…
Continue Reading Canada sees more restrictions coming as coronavirus cases soar
Many Canadians can expect more restrictions after the number of coronavirus cases in the country jumped significantly. New diagnosed cases spiked by…
Continue Reading South African President announces three-week lockdown over coronavirus
South Africa will enforce a three-week lockdown over coronavirus, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Monday. In a televised address to the nation,…
Continue Reading Italian mayors are scolding residents for disobeying lockdown orders
Mayors in southern Italy have spent the last week scolding residents for disobeying lockdown orders amid the coronavirus pandemic. Italy has been…
Continue Reading People are stocking Little Free Libraries with food and goods during coronavirus pandemic
As grocery store shelves sit bare during the coronavirus pandemic, good Samaritans across the country are taking it upon themselves to turn…
Continue Reading Teachers formed a 50-car parade to visit their students
Dozens of Indiana teachers paraded in a line of cars to visit their students from a safe distance on Sunday. Teachers from North Elementary School…
Continue Reading People in the West are ignoring advice to stay home. That’s because it’s too confusing, one expert says
In these times of extraordinary global turmoil, the weekend came as a welcome break for many. But anyone looking at the cyclists and runners crowding…
Continue Reading Arizona National Guard to help replenish grocery stores
Arizona’s National Guard is currently battling the coronavirus outbreak by helping to fill grocery stores, Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday. Ducey…
Continue Reading More states extend school closures, some through the end of the school year
More states are extending the time their schools will remain closed, some even through the rest of the school year, as the number of novel…
Continue Reading NYC hospitals could run out of needed supplies by next week, mayor says
New York City hospitals will only be able to get through this week before they start getting “to a point where people can’t be…
Continue Reading A doctor is 3D printing face masks to help meet the desperate need for protective gear
Hospitals and medical facilities around the United States are reporting critical shortages of the protective equipment they need to keep their…
Continue Reading Nigeria records chloroquine poisoning after Trump endorses it for coronavirus treatment
Health officials in Nigeria have issued a warning over chloroquine after they said three people in the country overdosed on the drug, in the wake of…
Continue Reading While we were stockpiling, here’s what astronauts were up to in space last week
For astronauts living on the International Space Station, their life is a type of quarantine. They can’t go outside unless it’s on a…
Continue Reading The San Antonio Aquarium has been forcibly shut down by police after refusing to close due to coronavirus
The San Antonio Aquarium was shut down by police on Saturday after its owner violated an emergency declaration by the state for non-essential…
Continue Reading PG&E to plead guilty to 85 counts in 2018 Camp Fire and pay victims $13.5 billion, court filings show
California utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company has agreed to plead guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of unlawfully…
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Dow tanks nearly 600 points despite Fed action to stave off depression
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks fell about 3% on Wall Street Monday as Congress hit another roadblock in talks to inject nearly $2 trillion into the…
Continue Reading U.S. surgeon general warns ‘this week, it’s going to get bad’ as hospitals struggle to keep up with virus cases
WASHINGTON, DC — The war against coronavirus has intensified across the country as more workers are laid off, medical supplies dwindle, and…
Continue Reading This worm-like creature is the first ancestor on the human and animal family tree
Evidence of a worm-like creature about the size of a grain of rice has been uncovered in South Australia, and researchers believe it is the oldest…
Continue Reading Like humans, most female mammals live longer than males, study finds
From elephants to lions and orcas to seals, most female mammals outlive males — just like their human counterparts, new research suggests.…
Continue Reading Michael Bloomberg Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Michael Bloomberg, former New York mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth…
Continue Reading A Georgia town will hand deliver ‘Everything will be OK’ yard signs with profits supporting local artists and art teachers
Locals in Dunwoody, Georgia want you to know that everything will be OK despite the coronavirus pandemic paralyzing cities across the US. The public…
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Watch LIVE: Dems block U.S. Senate vote on virus economic relief bill
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate floor erupted with partisan anger Monday as Democrats blocked a key vote on a $2 trillion coronavirus economic…
Continue Reading A street food vendor’s tip led archaeologists to find an ancient Maya capital in a cattle rancher’s yard
Archaeologists say they’ve found the long-lost capital of an ancient Maya kingdom near the border between Mexico and Guatemala. The Sak…
Continue Reading Rihanna’s foundation donates $5 million to help fight coronavirus
Rihanna’s foundation has donated $5 million to various organizations assisting with coronavirus relief efforts. The Clara Lionel Foundation…
Continue Reading A couple left a $9,400 tip at a Houston restaurant to help staff get through coronavirus shutdown
The staff at a popular Houston restaurant got a $9,400 tip from some regular customers who wanted to help them get by during the coronavirus…
Continue Reading The Goo Goo Dolls’ lead singer held a porch concert to help local small businesses impacted by coronavirus
A city in New Jersey got creative to raise money for their small businesses by invoking the help of the frontman for the Goo Goo Dolls. Westfield…
Continue Reading Meet the medical students who launched a program to offer childcare to hospital workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic
As the war against the merciless coronavirus rages on, health care workers nationwide are on the frontline of an unpredictable battle. While working…
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