Parents of teens with special needs find themselves alone in Covid-19 lockdown
Michele Williers’ son, Beck, 17, has a lot of questions for his parents these days. When can he go to summer camp? Can he go to school in the…
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Mona Lisa is back but without the crowds as the Louvre reopens
The world’s most popular museum, the Louvre, has reopened its doors after months of closure, but while visiting it will now be a slightly…
Continue ReadingThe film scores of Ennio Morricone: Five tracks you need to to hear by the late, great composer
Ennio Morricone, the Oscar-winning composer of more than 500 film scores, has died at the age of 91. The Italian musician leaves behind an…
Continue ReadingAtlanta mayor says ‘enough is enough’ after girl fatally shot near scene of Rayshard Brooks’ death
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is calling for change to fight “the enemy within” saying that enough is enough after an 8-year-old…
Continue ReadingFormula One drivers divided as several choose not to kneel in support of Black Lives Matter movement
The Formula One grid was divided ahead of the sport’s return as several drivers, including Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, chose not to…
Continue ReadingIran struggles to explain fire at Natanz nuclear complex
Iran struggled to explain a fire that tore through the Iranian Natanz nuclear complex on Thursday morning, causing major damage to a site that has…
Continue ReadingHere’s what pooled testing is and how it can be used for the coronavirus
US health officials are increasingly proposing pooled testing — mixing several people’s biological samples and examining them in a single…
Continue ReadingBlack high school baseball player says fans yelled ‘You should have been George Floyd’ and ‘Get back to the fields’
Competitive banter on the field during baseball games is a norm between teams and typically stretches into the bleachers among fans, but one school…
Continue ReadingFlorida topped 200,000 coronavirus cases as nation marked a different July 4th
Florida surpassed 200,000 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, following the Fourth of July holiday during which the state recorded its most cases reported…
Continue ReadingKanye West says he’s running for president. But he hasn’t actually taken any steps
Getting on the ballot won’t be Yeezy. Kanye West said Saturday he is running for president in the 2020 US election, an apparent challenge to go…
Continue ReadingSeattle protester who was struck by a car has died
A 24-year-old activist who was struck by a vehicle during a protest in Seattle early Saturday morning has died, a spokesperson for UW Medicine told…
Continue ReadingAs coronavirus cases skyrocket, US marks July Fourth with pleas for people to skip the parties
After a week of skyrocketing coronavirus cases in the United States, officials are issuing a stark warning this July Fourth: Skip the parties. If you…
Continue ReadingFormer Phillies pitcher, three others die in Utah plane crash
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tyson Brummett was among four people killed when a small plane crashed in Utah on Friday, authorities said. The…
Continue ReadingFrederick Douglass’ descendants recite his famous speech about July 4th
For the Fourth of July, Frederick Douglass‘ descendants read excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of…
Continue ReadingNope, every dog year isn’t equal to 7 human years, researchers now say
How do you compare a dog’s age to that of a person? A popular method says you should multiply the dog’s age by 7 to compute how old Fido…
Continue ReadingHey, sports fans: Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo crush the hot dog contest — again
NEW YORK, NY — Sports fans are hungrier than ever for competition on TV, and the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest served it…
Continue Reading2 Oklahoma officers are charged with second-degree murder in man’s 2019 death
Two Oklahoma police officers were charged with second-degree murder this week in the Taser death of a 28-year-old man last year, authorities report.…
Continue ReadingOfficers fired over photos taken near Elijah McClain’s memorial
Protesters returned to the streets of Aurora, Colorado, on Friday after the city’s police chief fired two officers involved in taking selfie…
Continue ReadingUS reports over 50,000 new coronavirus cases for third straight day
As Americans find some beaches closed and Fourth of July fireworks scarce, authorities fear the holiday weekend may worsen the already ravaging…
Continue ReadingNASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson tests positive for Covid-19, will miss Sunday’s race
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday’s race in Indianapolis, according to…
Continue ReadingCleveland Indians to ‘determine the best path forward’ regarding team name
The Cleveland Indians are taking a hard look at their own name. The MLB franchise released a statement Friday, saying the team is “committed to…
Continue ReadingIn pursuit of Ghislaine Maxwell, authorities allege mysterious financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein
In their pursuit of Ghislaine Maxwell for what they say is her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, federal prosecutors…
Continue ReadingHe posted his regrets over attending a party in California. The next day, he died of coronavirus
A Southern California man who tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party expressed his fear and regret a day before he died. Thomas…
Continue ReadingArizona health department demands 3 defiant gyms close their doors or face legal action
The Arizona Department of Health Services demanded that three gyms close immediately or face court action, according to a statement from the…
Continue ReadingWashington Redskins will review name, team says
The Washington Redskins could get a new name. The NFL team announced Friday it will review the name, long criticized for racist connotations.…
Continue ReadingBrie Larson reveals some major roles she lost out on
Before she was “Captain Marvel,” Brie Larson says she missed out on some big movies. She auditioned but was not cast for a role in a…
Continue ReadingA Miami-Dade officer who struck a woman at an airport will be terminated, officials say
Termination proceedings have been initiated against a Miami-Dade police officer who struck a woman who he said struck him during an argument at Miami…
Continue ReadingHow to celebrate a fun Fourth of July at home
A combination of factors could make the Fourth of July a “perfect storm” of coronavirus infections, warned one doctor — but only…
Continue ReadingMLB cancels its 2020 All-Star Game
As the MLB season gears up for a late start this month, one thing will be missing: its annual All-Star Game. Major League Baseball made the…
Continue ReadingStudy finds hydroxychloroquine may have boosted survival, but other researchers have doubts
A surprising new study found the controversial antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine helped patients better survive in the hospital. But the findings,…
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