Black and Hispanic workers are less likely to be able to work from home, a new report says
Think everyone’s working from home as the novel coronavirus spreads? Think again, a new report argues. “There’s a lot of…
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State Department warns U.S. citizens not to travel abroad due to coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. State Department on Thursday warned American citizens not to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic, issuing…
Continue Reading Around 10% of the world population can’t get clean water. Here’s how you can help on World Water Day
Right now, almost 780 million people live without access to clean water, and more than 2.5 billion need improved sanitation. That’s according…
Continue Reading Italy surpasses China in number of coronavirus deaths
Italy has just surpassed China for the most number of deaths related to coronavirus, making it the world’s deadliest center of the outbreak.…
Continue Reading Severe storms and tornadoes in Texas damage homes and property
Properties and homes were damaged in several central Texas communities and forecasters Thursday reported severe overnight storms and tornadoes.…
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Here’s a look at the Kyoto Protocol, an agreement reached in Kyoto, Japan, in 1997, mandating that industrialized nations cut their greenhouse…
Continue Reading This charity has a ‘Covid-19 Computers’ program to give devices to low-income Houston-area families
With schools closing in US states due to the coronavirus outbreak, charity Comp-U-Dopt is working to provide low-income families in the Houston area…
Continue Reading Trump blocked over plans to build wall around Irish golf resort
Donald Trump’s hopes to protect his coastal Irish golf resort from erosion with a protective wall have been dashed by planning authorities.…
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Trump says FDA will fast track treatments as number of U.S. virus cases tops 10,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s pushed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate barriers to getting…
Continue Reading NASA wants your help designing the robot that will go digging on the moon
If you enjoy solving problems and suddenly have a little more time on your hands because everything is canceled, consider helping NASA design a robot…
Continue Reading Prince Albert II of Monaco tests positive for coronavirus, palace announces
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson for the city-state’s palace told CNN on Thursday. The status of…
Continue Reading Ghislaine Maxwell sues Jeffrey Epstein’s estate to pay her legal and security fees
Ghislaine Maxwell, the late Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, filed a civil claim against his estate in the US Virgin Islands because she…
Continue Reading Family embraces social distancing to wish grandmother, 95, a happy birthday
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or perhaps more accurately, when a global pandemic means you can’t go ahead with your…
Continue Reading Here’s how much Europe’s royal families really cost
Being born royal no longer guarantees a job-free life. Many European monarchies have “downsized” significantly in recent decades —…
Continue Reading James Lovell Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of astronaut James Lovell. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1928 Birth place: Cleveland, Ohio Birth name: James Arthur…
Continue Reading The coronavirus pandemic began in China. Today, it reported no new local infections for the first time
China has reported no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases for the first time since the pandemic began, marking a major turning point in the…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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