Jamie Dimon: The stock market doesn’t reflect Americans’ pain
The stock market’s huge run-up in recent months doesn’t capture everyday Americans’ pain. That’s why the government and Big…
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Rock band Smash Mouth performed to a packed crowd of hundreds during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The rock band Smash Mouth put on a performance for hundreds of people — many of whom were not wearing masks — over the weekend in South…
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A school nurse in the district with the crowded hallway photo quit over a scarcity of Covid-19 precautions. Rising cases are ‘not the validation’ she wanted
A school nurse in Georgia who quit over what she considers a lack of Covid-19 precautions said a viral photo of students crowded last week in a high…
Continue Reading Is winter holiday travel canceled? Not quite
For the past several years, Hong Kong-based fashion designer Marie France Van Damme has spent the week between Christmas and New Year’s in…
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Two weeks after it imposed a security law on Hong Kong, China says 600,000 people may have broken it
A primary election held by Hong Kong’s democratic opposition may have been illegal under the new security law, China said Monday, in a…
Continue Reading Two police body cameras capture the struggle leading to George Floyd’s death
Police body camera footage showing Minneapolis police pointing a gun at George Floyd and struggling with him during his fatal arrest was released by…
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Russia claims to have 1st coronavirus vaccine ready for use
MOSCOW, Russia — Russia on Tuesday became the first country to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 11: Coronavirus, immigration, China, US election, Beirut
The G7 meeting, which was going to be held in June and then was moved to September, is now officially postponed until after the US election.…
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There has been a 90% increase in Covid-19 cases in US children in the last four weeks, report says
As the nation focuses on safety issues around going back to school during the pandemic, a new report found a sharp increase in the number of Covid-19…
Continue Reading There has been a 90% increase in Covid-19 cases in US children in the last four weeks, report says
As the nation focuses on safety issues around going back to school during the pandemic, a new report found a sharp increase in the number of Covid-19…
Continue Reading How one man and his cellphone in Canada rescued a group of Africans stuck in China because of the coronavirus pandemic
Even for 2020, with its once-in-a-generation global pandemic and the countless travel bans that have followed, this rescue mission seems a bit…
Continue Reading This 21-year-old thought he had overcome a mild case of Covid-19. Then he went into organ failure
Spencer Rollyson says he didn’t think much of it when he experienced mild coronavirus symptoms in May. Weeks later, the disease almost took his…
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Borussia Dortmund digs its heels to stop Manchester United signing Jadon Sancho
Borussia Dortmund says youngster Jadon Sancho will remain at the club next season after Manchester United was reportedly close to signing the…
Continue Reading Alyssa Milano says she’s losing her hair after battling Covid-19 for months
Alyssa Milano revealed on Twitter Sunday that she is dealing with hair loss after testing positive for Covid-19 antibodies. The actress has been…
Continue Reading Not just for tomboys (and their parents): Kids and gender roles
Beginning in preschool, Lisa Selin Davis’ daughter expressed her preference for what are considered more masculine clothing, haircuts and play…
Continue Reading Tea, milk and other drinks to help you sleep (and some that will hurt)
We know to avoid coffee and chocolate before bedtime since both contain caffeine and can keep you awake at night. But what to replace those delicious…
Continue Reading Back to school: 7 ways to win at online learning
Here we go again. This is the prevailing sentiment in millions of homes these days as many families gear up for what likely will amount to another…
Continue Reading China increases military drills as tensions with US heat up
China is stepping up military drills around East Asia as a war of words with the United States heats up over Washington’s military activities…
Continue Reading Liberty University has announced an interim president after Jerry Falwell’s leave of absence
Liberty University has chosen an acting president to take the place of former President Jerry Falwell Jr., who was put on an “indefinite leave…
Continue Reading The earth was once home to ‘terror crocodiles’ nearly the size of city buses
A new study has shed more light on gigantic “terror crocodiles,” that once roamed the world and preyed on dinosaurs with teeth “the…
Continue Reading Trucks, tugboats and cranes — two beluga whales finally reach the sea after epic journey from captivity
Rehoming animals is a delicate business at the best of times. Rehoming two whales on a new continent during a global pandemic is about as hard as it…
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FDA won’t ‘cut corners’ to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, commissioner says
Safety will not be compromised for a Covid-19 vaccine, the US Food and Drug Administration commissioner said Monday. Dr. Stephen Hahn made the…
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1-on-1 with NFL quarterback & El Paso native Steven Montez
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native Steven Montez has no doubt in his arm strength. And despite not being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, he’ll tell you…
Continue Reading Perseid meteor shower 2020: How and when to watch
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most popular meteor showers of the year, will face some competition from the moon this year during its peak.…
Continue Reading Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell ask to halt release of sealed documents in civil case after learning of ‘critical new information’
Attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell, the alleged accomplice of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, said in a court filing Monday that they’ve…
Continue Reading Their father’s death spurred them to create ‘Friday minute’ — 60 seconds each week to mourn those lost to Covid-19
Every Friday, Carolyn Freyer-Jones encourages her family and friends to participate in #thefridayminute to honor her father Hugh and others who have…
Continue Reading Protesters gather outside Ferguson Police Department on anniversary of Michael Brown’s death
Protesters demonstrated outside the Ferguson Police Department on Sunday night to mark the 6th anniversary of the police killing of Michael Brown.…
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When could unemployed Texans start to receive extra $400?
AUSTIN, Texas — For weeks, 1.6 million Texans were receiving an extra $600 weekly thanks to federal legislation designed to help keep Americans and…
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Trump mulls rule to block Americans returning from Mexico if they’re suspected of having virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump may allow border agents to stop Americans suspected of having coronavirus from returning to the U.S. from Mexico,…
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Top doctor says Texas & El Paso see virus hospitalizations drop to lowest levels since early July
AUSTIN, Texas – The state of Texas is on the right track in its fight against the coronavirus with hospitalizations on the decline – and El Paso is…
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