Beaches are reopening. If you go, please be smart about it
Beaches are reopening at a swift rate in some of the United States’ sun-soaked southern states. And whether you’re ready to pounce on the…
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Trump mum on hydroxychloroquine as early trials falter, but sick Americans still taking ‘desperate measures’ to fill prescriptions
Josie Pearce is preparing to finish her studies at Dartmouth College this spring, but the challenges of remote learning and virtual graduation are…
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Bleach and sunlight might kill the coronavirus on a park bench, but they can be harmful to the body
Bleach and sunlight can both kill the new coronavirus on surfaces outside the body, a federal official said Thursday at the daily White House…
Continue Reading Here’s how Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and their kids are passing the time in quarantine
Buzz haircuts, fake mustaches and family paint night are how the Bruce Willis/Demi Moore clan are spending their days while in isolation. The…
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‘Music unites us all’: El Paso musicians take talents online
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic may be pushing apart, but for some, the connections are more alive than ever. Some El Paso musicians are taking their…
Continue Reading Julianne Hough is enjoying her space
Julianne Hough is quarantined in a different state than her husband, Brooks Laich, and she’s really enjoying the alone time. Hough has been…
Continue Reading Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney earn high marks in ‘Bad Education’
With Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney as a can’t-miss combination, “Bad Education” joins a juicy true story somewhere in the middle,…
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Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 30 years of discoveries and awe-inspiring images
The Hubble Space Telescope launched 30 years ago on Friday, forever changing the way we see the universe. The telescope’s ethereal, dreamy and…
Continue Reading ‘Will & Grace’ says goodbye
“Will & Grace” have officially vacated the apartment, honey. The NBC comedy wrapped up Thursday night with a series finale that…
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US health officials said months ago risk to the public was low. But coronavirus was already spreading
New research and two February deaths confirmed as virus-related add to evidence that the coronavirus was spreading in the US much earlier than…
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All your questions about how to wear a face mask — answered
Face masks can be unexpectedly complicated, especially for those who are new to wearing them. Navigating which ones you should buy and understanding…
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Millions of dads are stuck at home — which could be a game changer for working moms
Globally, more than 1.3 billion children are out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic. Parents are frazzled. Children are antsy. And the…
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Sunny and hot weekend ahead
Plenty of sunshine and heat in the forecast over the next several days as we fall into a quiet weather pattern. Today temperatures will top off close…
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Ruth’s Chris will return its PPP loans after Treasury says public companies should repay
When the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program quickly ran dry, the big companies that landed large loans drew the ire of small businesses and…
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Trump, ever the salesman, is peddling dangerous cures for coronavirus
Roll up for Donald Trump’s old West traveling medicine show. He’s marketed steaks and real estate, board games and vodka, but nothing the…
Continue Reading Travis Scott’s virtual concert on Fortnite set a record
More than 12 million people hopped on Fortnight Thursday for the debut of Travis Scott’s new song. The Grammy-nominated rapper debuted…
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24 hours inside one UK intensive care unit battling coronavirus outbreak
A nurse opens a hole in the oxygen hood to feed a patient with a straw. Thick bandage gloves cover the hands of a patient to stop them, bewildered…
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Bengals select Joe Burrow with the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft
The Cincinnati Bengals selected former Louisiana State University quarterback Joe Burrow with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, which was…
Continue Reading What economy class could look like after virus
It’s clear flying will be different after coronavirus, and while some airlines are discussing the removal of middle seats to maintain social…
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A seemingly healthy woman’s sudden death is now the first known US coronavirus-related fatality
A 57-year-old Northern California woman whose February 6 death has become the first known coronavirus-related fatality in the US had been in…
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Sunlight and bleach might kill the coronavirus on a park bench, but they can be harmful to the body
Sunlight and bleach can both kill the new coronavirus, a federal official told the daily White House briefing Thursday. But President Trump turned…
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5 things to know for April 24: Coronavirus, economy, White House, air travel, Zoom
November’s presidential election is just over six months away, and Joe Biden says he’s worried President Trump will use the pandemic to…
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Livestock industry warns that federal help for desperate farms will fall short
As farmers and ranchers face a crisis of livestock overcrowding, shuttered meat-packing plants and plummeting profits, industry experts are warning…
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Why New Mexico health officials say it’s important to test asymptomatic workers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health stresses how important it is to test essential workers for virus, including those…
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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s older brother Jace dies at 31
DALLAS, Texas — Jace Prescott, the older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, died Thursday, the team said. He was 31. The Cowboys…
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El Paso orders everyone to wear face coverings in public amid over 670 virus cases, 10 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials on Thursday evening issued a new emergency order that, among other directives, requires everyone…
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Gov. Abbott tells ABC-7: Texas has done ‘good job’ to slow virus spread, allowing for start of reopening
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott proclaimed in an interview Thursday with ABC-7 that “Texas has done such a good job to slow the spread of the…
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New Mexico’s virus death toll approaches 80; Doña Ana County infections near 90
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 2,379 coronavirus cases with seven more deaths, pushing that total to at least 78. State Department of…
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Las Cruces restaurant owner in legal battle with state over drive-in movie night
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The owner of the Game Sports Bar & Grill on Friday told ABC-7 that she plans to take legal action after state police…
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Trump’s inconsistent coronavirus messaging ‘compromises public trust,’ former surgeon general says
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. America’s…
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