Millions of gig economy workers need help now to make coronavirus lockdowns work
Millions of gig economy workers across the world are facing an impossible choice as a result of the coronavirus pandemic: break lockdown rules, or…
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Self-isolation, quarantine and stay-at-home: What the terms mean and how they differ
Isolation, quarantine, shelter in place. These are terms we’re hearing a lot of these days, as authorities try to stem the spread of the novel…
Continue ReadingMaren Morris and Ryan Hurd welcome first child
Oh baby, why don’t you just meet your parents in the middle. Country singer Maren Morris and her husband Ryan Hurd have welcomed their first…
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Brits to use contactless payments for bigger purchases as retailers fight coronavirus
The contactless limit for in-store spending will increase from £30 ($35) to £45 ($52) in the United Kingdom as retailers work to reduce physical…
Continue ReadingWhite House officials looking for way to ‘open’ economy without health catastrophe
After President Donald Trump made clear during Monday night’s press briefing that he plans to lift his self-isolating guidelines soon, aides…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift and Kim Kardashian West break silence about leaked video
Taylor Swift sounds like she feels vindicated while Kim Kardashian West just sounds over it. The pair are back at it in terms of a very famous phone…
Continue ReadingFord is working with 3M and GE to make respirators and ventilators
Ford announced Tuesday that it’s working with 3M and GE Healthcare to produce medical equipment and protective gear for healthcare workers to…
Continue Reading‘Queen of the ball’ Asma Elbadawi lives out hoop dream to defy skeptics
She was told not to play football. She was told not to jump around. She was told not to wear the hijab while playing basketball. Asma Elbadawi played…
Continue ReadingCuriosity rover shares new selfie, climbs steep hill on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover just conquered a major milestone on Mars — and it took a selfie to celebrate the feat. Curiosity recently finished…
Continue ReadingChloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: what to know about the potential coronavirus drugs
As the world’s heath experts race to find treatments — and eventually, a cure — for the novel coronavirus, two drugs have jumped to…
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Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: what to know about the potential coronavirus drugs
As the world’s heath experts race to find treatments — and eventually, a cure — for the novel coronavirus, two drugs have jumped to…
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Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: what to know about the potential coronavirus drugs
As the world’s heath experts race to find treatments — and eventually, a cure — for the novel coronavirus, two drugs have jumped to…
Continue ReadingLongtime IOC member Dick Pound predicts Tokyo Olympics will be postponed
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound predicted the 2020 Games in Toyko will be postponed because of the coronavirus, which would make it…
Continue ReadingAfter four days of marathon negotiating, still no stimulus deal in the Senate
Pressure has been intensifying for days on the Senate to pass a massive stimulus package to respond to the economic fallout of the coronavirus, but…
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After four days of marathon negotiating, still no stimulus deal in the Senate
Pressure has been intensifying for days on the Senate to pass a massive stimulus package to respond to the economic fallout of the coronavirus, but…
Continue ReadingA cruise ship with 42 people experiencing flu-like symptoms is headed to Florida
A cruise ship with 42 sick people aboard is heading to Florida and is expected to dock next week. The people –13 guests and 29 crew members…
Continue ReadingJose Mourinho helps out at local food bank amid coronavirus outbreak
With football leagues around the world postponed for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak, players and managers have found…
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Some people just won’t stay home during a pandemic. Six reasons may explain why
Living through a pandemic is strange. Most of us have never been asked to make sacrifices like this before — staying home and limiting contact…
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5 things to know for March 24: Coronavirus, health, economy, PG&E, insanity plea
Rhode Island and Alaska are the latest states to alter their primary elections. Rhode Island’s will be postponed, and Alaska Democrats have…
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Global stocks and US futures rise as policymakers try to blunt the coronavirus pain
Global stocks and US futures surged Tuesday as policymakers in major economies announce historic measures to blunt the impact of the coronavirus…
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Global stocks and US futures rise as policymakers try to blunt the coronavirus pain
Global stocks and US futures surged Tuesday as policymakers in major economies announce historic measures to blunt the impact of the coronavirus…
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Trump uses daily coronavirus briefings to replace campaign rallies
President Donald Trump complained that he is treated unfairly. He touted his tax cuts. He told his usual lie about how he is the one who got the…
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Connecticut man who died of coronavirus delivered last rites by phone
A Connecticut man who died following a coronavirus diagnosis was give last rites by his pastor over the phone with his family listening in from…
Continue ReadingConnecticut man who died of coronavirus delivered last rites by phone
A Connecticut man who died following a coronavirus diagnosis was give last rites by his pastor over the phone with his family listening in from…
Continue ReadingLouisiana governor says his state has the fastest growth rate of coronavirus cases in the world
Louisiana has the fastest rate of growth rate of coronavirus cases in the world, the state’s Gov. John Bel Edwards said during a news…
Continue ReadingFlorida governor mandates self-quarantine for travelers coming from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order mandating a 14-day self-quarantine or isolation period for travelers coming to Florida from…
Continue ReadingCanada sees more restrictions coming as coronavirus cases soar
Many Canadians can expect more restrictions after the number of coronavirus cases in the country jumped significantly. New diagnosed cases spiked by…
Continue ReadingSouth African President announces three-week lockdown over coronavirus
South Africa will enforce a three-week lockdown over coronavirus, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Monday. In a televised address to the nation,…
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: ‘I’m all in’ on risking my health to lift social distancing guidelines for economic boost
Tx Lt Gov Dan Patrick says grandparents would be willing to die to save the economy for their grandchildren pic.twitter.com/wC3Ngvtsbj— Andrew…
Continue ReadingItalian mayors are scolding residents for disobeying lockdown orders
Mayors in southern Italy have spent the last week scolding residents for disobeying lockdown orders amid the coronavirus pandemic. Italy has been…
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