Coronavirus is ‘the great equalizer,’ Madonna tells fans from her bathtub
From a milky bath sprinkled with rose petals, Madonna has told her fans that the novel coronavirus is “the great equalizer.” In the clip…
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These families created a community art museum on the sidewalks of their California neighborhood while sheltering in place
Like many parents across the US right now, Daphne Sashin was looking for something to keep her kids occupied while her family shelters in place…
Continue Reading These photographers are spreading joy to people impacted by coronavirus by taking portraits at their doorsteps
As families find themselves isolated with loved ones because of the coronavirus pandemic, tensions can run a bit high — and finding joy in…
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Americans turned to fun and creative ways to stay sane while social distancing this weekend
This weekend marked the first time many Americans found themselves having to stay indoors after lawmakers urged social distancing to help prevent…
Continue Reading Americans turned to fun and creative ways to stay sane while social distancing this weekend
This weekend marked the first time many Americans found themselves having to stay indoors after lawmakers urged social distancing to help prevent…
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Millions in India under coronavirus lockdown as major cities restrict daily life
Millions of people across India have been placed under lockdown until the end of the month as efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus in…
Continue Reading Feeling lonely while social distancing at home? Consider fostering a puppy this National Puppy Day
Today is National Puppy Day. Yes, an entire holiday dedicated to the most adorable creatures on earth. But as much as we need pictures of cute…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 23: Coronavirus, Olympics, Colombia, 2020 vote, weather
Cabin fever is starting to set in. Can you go outside? On a walk? On a hike? Experts say yes (if local laws allow), but with very specific…
Continue Reading Here are some of the heroes rising from the coronavirus pandemic
Children are out of school. Patrons are forgoing restaurants and flooding grocery stores. Millions have been ordered to shelter in place. The United…
Continue Reading Hong Kong appeared to have the coronavirus under control, then it let its guard down
Only a week ago, Hong Kong seemed like a model for how to contain the novel coronavirus, with a relatively small number of cases despite months of…
Continue Reading Crowds packed California beaches despite shelter in place order
Crowds descended on California beaches, hiking trails and parks over the weekend in open defiance of a state order to shelter in place and avoid…
Continue Reading Coronavirus is bringing a plague of dangerous doomsday predictions
In the summer of 2008, an elderly psychic who claimed she started receiving premonitions at age 5 published a book that contained an ominous…
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Senate Dems block economic stimulus package citing ‘serious issues’ with bill; another vote likely Monday
WASHINGTON, DC — Hours after U.S. Senate Democrats blocked movement on a massive stimulus package Sunday evening, injecting fresh uncertainty…
Continue Reading From self-quarantine, India collectively applauds nation’s health care workers
Hours into Sunday’s nationwide self-quarantine, people across India took a moment to join in solidarity and thank the nation’s health…
Continue Reading These nursing home residents are spending their lockdown playing Hungry Hungry Hippos
With all the school closures across the world, nursing homes have also followed suit. For residents at Bryn Celyn Care Home in Wales, United Kingdom…
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These nursing home residents are spending their lockdown playing Hungry Hungry Hippos
With all the school closures across the world, nursing homes have also followed suit. For residents at Bryn Celyn Care Home in Wales, United Kingdom…
Continue Reading Echoes of 9/11, as New Yorkers ‘try to keep calm but we can’t quite carry on’
The gates outside the centuries-old chapel in the shadow of the old World Trade Center were padlocked as rush hour descended on Lower…
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President Trump deploying National Guard in NY, California, Washington as U.S. now 3rd highest globally in virus cases
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California…
Continue Reading Why does Russia, population 146 million, have fewer coronavirus cases than Luxembourg?
Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week his country managed to stop the mass spread of coronavirus — and that the situation was…
Continue Reading German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into self-quarantine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will self-quarantine after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for coronavirus, her spokesperson…
Continue Reading Start your Monday smart: Coronavirus, G7, Stimulus deal
Today is World Water Day, an annual UN observance that calls attention to our most precious and overlooked resource. Take a minute to see what you…
Continue Reading Ohio orders abortion clinics to stop ‘nonessential abortions’ because of coronavirus
The Ohio Attorney General’s office ordered abortion clinics in the state to stop performing “nonessential” abortions and surgeries…
Continue Reading Spain to extend coronavirus state of emergency as deaths soar
Spain plans to extend its state of emergency for another 15 days, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Sunday, as the number of Covid-19 deaths…
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Spain to extend coronavirus state of emergency as deaths soar
Spain plans to extend its state of emergency for another 15 days, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Sunday, as the number of Covid-19 deaths…
Continue Reading Americans urged to cheer from their windows Sunday night to show support for health care workers
A campaign is taking off on Twitter to hold a show of appreciation Sunday night for health care workers on the frontlines of the battle against…
Continue Reading The many faces of health workers around the globe fighting coronavirus
While the world collectively shelters in place to protect against coronavirus, medical professionals flock to the front lines to work long hours…
Continue Reading IOC considers postponing Tokyo Games but says it won’t cancel them
The International Olympic Committee’s executive board said Sunday it is considering postponing — but not canceling — this…
Continue Reading Gloria Steinem Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of writer and activist Gloria Steinem. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1934 Birth place: Toledo, Ohio Birth name:…
Continue Reading Coronavirus and the day the music died in Nashville
Nashvillians still remember how that music used to make them smile. On a normal day, music bursts from the doors of Lower Broadway’s honky…
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