How vampire bats make friends before sharing meals of blood
For vampire bats, regurgitating blood into a roostmate’s mouth is a sign of ultimate trust. It’s a risky strategy for the creatures, who…
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African airlines lose $4.4 billion in revenue following the spread of coronavirus on the continent
Multiple flights have been canceled or temporarily suspended across Africa as airlines struggle to cope with falling demand following the spread of…
Continue Reading Feeling overwhelmed? Top tips for staying positive online during the coronavirus crisis
Even at the best of times, the way we use the internet and social media can add stress to our lives and leave us feeling overwhelmed. In the midst of…
Continue Reading Put down that veggie burger. These farmers say their cows can solve the climate crisis
Danie Slabbert points toward the cattle that brought his farm back to life. Down the slope ahead of him, 500 black Drakensberger and mottled Nguni…
Continue Reading A PhD student proved one of Darwin’s theories of evolution 140 years after his death
When Charles Darwin published “On the Origin of Species” in 1859, his evolutionary theories permanently shook up science and the way…
Continue Reading The world’s top climate negotiator is feeling optimistic. She says you should too
At first glance, Christiana Figueres doesn’t have that many reasons to be optimistic. The Costa Rican diplomat played a pivotal role in…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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