Spanish official apologizes after beach sprayed with bleach
A local official in southern Spain has apologized after spraying beaches with bleach, which caused outrage among environmentalists. Tractors sprayed…
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El Paso health leaders urge recovered virus patients to donate plasma to help treat others – Here’s how
EL PASO, Texas — More than 300 people have recovered from Covid-19 in El Paso County as of Thursday morning. Health leaders in the area are urging…
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Muriel Bowser is steering DC through the pandemic. She’s also the single mom of a toddler
Mothers and fathers across America can relate to the struggles of parenting children who are home full-time right now. Not every parent, however, is…
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There will be no fans, but tennis is set for return in Germany amid pandemic
Tennis fans eagerly awaiting their next fix won’t have to wait very long, with the first tournament in the coronavirus era set to begin in…
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There will be no fans, but tennis is set for return in Germany amid pandemic
Tennis fans eagerly awaiting their next fix won’t have to wait very long, with the first tournament in the coronavirus era set to begin in…
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How to combat weight gain during the pandemic (beyond diet and exercise)
Quarantine life is challenging, to say the least, and all of us are struggling mentally, emotionally and physically. And no one would blame you for…
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5 things to know for April 30: Coronavirus, remdesivir, economy, White House, Iran
More than half of eligible Americans have gotten their stimulus payments, but tens of millions of people are still waiting. Here’s who’s…
Continue Reading Irrfan Khan, the Bollywood star who cracked Hollywood
He was a man who achieved what few actors manage to do — success in two of the world’s biggest film industries, Hollywood and Bollywood.…
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Where did it go wrong for Britain on coronavirus?
The British government is on the brink of missing a crucial target in its fight against coronavirus. A headline-grabbing aim of conducting 100,000…
Continue Reading Creating a pandemic social bubble: A how to guide
Call it your cohort, your pod, your bubble, your squad, or your quaranteam. Whatever you call it, forming a group to go through the next few months…
Continue Reading From Senegal to superhero, but Sadio Mane’s story isn’t pure fantasy
Every superhero has an origin story. Often there is personal tragedy, suffered at an early age; there can be a long journey from a faraway place and…
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FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows ‘positive effect’ on recovery time
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
Continue Reading FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows ‘positive effect’ on recovery time
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
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New York City Jewish leaders write to mayor saying they were hurt by his comments and request a meeting
Jewish community leaders in New York City wrote an open letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, expressing their “anger and disappointment” over…
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Coronavirus is ’emboldening’ Myanmar military to carry out ‘war crimes’ says UN human rights expert
A leading United Nations human rights expert claims the Myanmar military is carrying out “war crimes” against ethnic minorities,…
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White House pushes opening that won’t find powerbrokers manning the front lines
It’s fine for Jared Kushner to mock the “eternal lockdown crowd” worried about state reopenings — he doesn’t have to…
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Mayor says El Paso hasn’t reached virus peak, disagrees with governor lifting stay home order
EL PASO, Texas — Amid the deadliest day to date for El Paso during the coronavirus pandemic, with four new deaths in 24 hours, Mayor Dee Margo said…
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El Paso’s deadliest virus day: 4 new deaths as hospitalizations also see big jump
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported four new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday evening, bringing the total number of deaths…
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New Mexico reports 239 new virus cases, including a Las Cruces food pantry volunteer
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has at least 3,213 coronavirus cases with 112 known dead, state health officials said Wednesday. The state…
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Borderland milk distributor works to keep up production during pandemic without furloughs, financial assistance
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland milk distributor that serves the region said it will continue to service hundreds of thousands of consumers with milk…
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Over 350 essential employees screened in latest drive-thru virus testing in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health had over 350 ‘essential employees’ arrive to be screened during the most recent round…
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FDA reportedly will approve Covid-19 treatment remdesivir, which US-funded trial shows has ‘positive effect’ on recovery
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
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Black-owned businesses in Georgia struggle as the state reopens
While many businesses are allowed to reopen in Georgia, some black small business owners are struggling with the decision, especially since black…
Continue Reading Dubious coronavirus claims by California doctors condemned by health experts
A news conference by two California doctors that downplayed the threat of the coronavirus and made dubious claims that the disease had already spread…
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L.A. becomes 1st major U.S. city offering all residents virus tests
LOS ANGELES, California — The city of Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have symptoms,…
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Florida will start to reopen May 4, but for now Miami-Dade and two other counties won’t be included
Florida will reopen certain businesses throughout much of the state on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said. “We will get Florida back on its feet by…
Continue Reading US could be in for ‘a bad fall and a bad winter’ if it’s unprepared for a second wave of coronavirus, Fauci warns
A second round of the coronavirus is “inevitable,” the nation’s top infectious disease doctor says, but just how bad it is will…
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Staying Strong: El Paso Princesses are asking kids to share ‘Thank You’ letters for essential workers
EL PASO, Texas — A few recognizable princesses in the borderland are hoping to spread some positivism and cheer during this pandemic through ‘Thank…
Continue Reading The exquisite pain that changed my life: How college football turned me into a lifelong traveler
No one element of my life has required such consistent spontaneity (and solvency) as the College Football Bowl schedule. The appeal is sometimes a…
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