NASA fixes Mars lander by hitting it with a shovel
NASA may have a multi-billion dollar budget and some of the most advanced technology in the world, but when the Mars InSight lander got into a spot…
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What coronavirus means for tens of thousands of people in ICE custody
There are nearly 40,000 people in ICE custody across the United States. And there’s a big question looming as the novel coronavirus spreads.…
Continue Reading California teen donates more than 150 coronavirus sanitation kits to the homeless. Now she wants your help to distribute more
The teenager and her parents made the purchases and now it was time to pack them up. Shaivi Shah, 15, recruited her fellow Tesoro High School honor…
Continue Reading UK considers partial lockdown in London and the army may be deployed to help
The UK government is considering a partial lockdown in London to stem the spread of novel coronavirus, amid concerns that residents in the capital…
Continue Reading People are being encouraged to put up Christmas lights to spread cheer while they’re social distancing
As coronavirus has infected every state in the nation and people are stuck inside their homes in an attempt to prevent it from spreading even more,…
Continue Reading Uganda bans weddings and religious gatherings for a month to prevent coronavirus spread
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has announced a ban on large public gatherings including weddings, church and Jumat services for the next 32 days…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 19: Coronavirus, election, immigration, LGBT rights
It’s the first day of spring! Hopefully warmer (and brighter) days are ahead. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out…
Continue Reading This is what it looks like to be in New York City during the coronavirus outbreak
New York City is nearly unrecognizable as the coronavirus outbreak has driven crowds from the streets. With 532 new cases on Wednesday, there are now…
Continue Reading A lab in a remote Namibian city is saving the cheetah from extinction
Human conflict, loss of habitat and the illegal pet trade have all played a part in the cheetah’s race to extinction. According to researchers,…
Continue Reading With nursing homes on lockdown, a woman found a special way to share the news of her engagement with grandfather
When nursing student Carly Boyd got engaged over the weekend, she was overjoyed. She immediately told her friends and family, but couldn’t show…
Continue Reading Italian doctors hope for a sign the coronavirus lockdown is working, because there’s no plan B
Italy is entering its fourth week of the worst national crisis since World War II with no end in sight. More than 60 million people are living under…
Continue Reading A mom and a minister are recovering from coronavirus. One of them barely felt sick
When Amy Driscoll fell sick from coronavirus, her symptoms worsened within hours. Hundreds of miles away, a minister is mostly having a slight cough.…
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A mom and a minister are recovering from coronavirus. One of them barely felt sick
When Amy Driscoll fell sick from coronavirus, her symptoms worsened within hours. Hundreds of miles away, a minister is mostly having a slight cough.…
Continue Reading Distilleries are making hand sanitizer with their in-house alcohol and giving it out for free to combat coronavirus
Hand sanitizer is a hot commodity right now. We all know the advice: Wash your hands often with soap and water to prevent the spread of the…
Continue Reading 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Utah knocks out power to thousands and diverts flights
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Salt Lake City area Wednesday morning, cutting power to tens of thousands and suspending work at Utah’s…
Continue Reading Why NBA players can get coronavirus tests but regular Americans are struggling to
Because of a widespread testing shortage, Americans across the country with symptoms of the novel coronavirus have struggled to get tested. Yet on…
Continue Reading A Louisiana pastor defies a state order and holds a church service with hundreds of people
On Tuesday night, just before the police arrived, Pastor Tony Spell stood in the pulpit of his Louisiana church and delivered a message to hundreds…
Continue Reading Police departments step up to help keep kids busy while school is out due to coronavirus pandemic
Several police departments across the nation are using social media to bring activities to kids who are stuck at home after school closures amid the…
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GM, Ford and other automakers to halt production in the US
Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler will temporarily shut down production in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday afternoon, Ford…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein assigned to a maximum security prison in upstate New York
After a brief stay at Rikers Island, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is moving to a prison in upstate New York. The former producer has been…
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Virus fears slam stock market, Dow plunges 1,300 points
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks tumbled more than 5% on Wall Street Wednesday, and the Dow erased virtually all its gains since President Donald Trump’s 2017…
Continue Reading Severe shortages of swabs and other supplies hamper coronavirus testing
Even as commercial laboratories have ramped up coronavirus testing, frontline medical workers across the country are reporting a new, dire problem: A…
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U.S. Senate approves virus relief package to provide paid sick leave, other benefits
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a House-passed coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free…
Continue Reading In these ‘very dark times,’ Jane Goodall explains why she is still hopeful
Jane Goodall will be turning 86 this year, but she shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, there’s a renewed sense of urgency to her activism.…
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Bumblebees are going extinct because of the climate crisis, but there are easy ways to help
Some people might recall dodging flying bumblebees as kids, or finding the bees flitting around flowers in their front yard. If those moments seem…
Continue Reading Homes for pets are in urgent need as coronavirus shuts down animal shelters
Animal shelters across the US are making the hard decision to close their doors to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic. As more people are…
Continue Reading Hospitals and doctors offices battling coronavirus are running out of protective gear, so some are making their own
Doctors, nurses and other medical staff caring for the growing number of novel coronavirus cases around the United States are scrambling to find the…
Continue Reading Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx wins primary despite criticism over Smollett case
Kim Foxx, the Chicago prosecutor criticized for her handling of actor Jussie Smollett’s case, has virtually assured herself a second term with…
Continue Reading A Navy hospital ship will head to New York to help handle coronavirus outbreak
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio asked the military for logistical help and a Navy hospital ship is prepping to head to New York harbor as…
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