Fri, Apr 17, 2020

FEATURED STORIES

U.S.

Small-Business Fund to Remain Empty as Congress Fights Over Terms

"Here's where we are, a week later, with absolutely no progress," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.

U.S.

Exclusive: Secret Military Task Force Prepares to Secure the U.S. Capital

Behind the scenes, JTF-NCR is responsible for defending Washington and facilitating "continuity of government"--including moving civil and military leaders to secret locations if the order were given to evacuate the city.

U.S.

New Coronavirus Test Could Produce Results Six Times Faster Than CDC's

Testing has been a wrench in America's response to the new coronavirus and researchers say there is an "urgent public health need for rapid diagnostic tests."

U.S.

Dems Who Flipped Trump Districts are Dominating GOP Rivals in Fundraising

First quarter fundraising results don't bode well for Republicans looking to take back control of the House of Representatives from Democrats.

U.S.

Russia Defends China's Record on Coronavirus Response Amid U.S. Attacks

"The Russian side highly appreciated the consistent and effective actions of the Chinese partners, which made it possible to stabilize the epidemiological situation in the country," a readout of the call between President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping said.

Chinese Carrier Sails into Pacific, Media Mock U.S. Navy's COVID-19 Woes

TOP STORY

U.S.

Trump Releases Plan to Reopen States, U.S. in 'Next Front' of COVID-19 War

Governors will be "empowered" to tailor the reopening to meet the circumstances of the outbreak in their state.

WHO Responds to Trump Cutting Funding, Says Focus Is on 'Saving Lives'

Despite funding cuts from America, the World Health Organization has praised China's response to the coronavirus outbreak and plans to continue its global work.

HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC

Coronavirus

Former World Champion Converts Archery Business to Make Respirators

UltraView Archery owner Kolby Hanley is now using his 3D printers in a war-like effort to help the supply chain for those on the front lines of the pandemic.

Coronavirus

Woman Hands Out Hand Sanitizer And Vitamin C Kits To Help The Homeless

Shirley Raines has started spending Saturdays handing out supplies to the homeless community in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles to help them avoid an outbreak.

Pandemic Heroes

81-Year-Old Army Veteran Volunteers for Coronavirus Response Effort

Colonel Arthur Wittich retired from the Army after 44 years. He's willing to return to active duty as a doctor if the Army needs him to.

CULTURE & TRAVEL

Cbd

Soothing CBD Gifts for an Anxious Time

CBD may be just the thing to make the stress everyone is feeling a little more bearable. We tested more than 25 gift sets that are a timely treat for yourself or someone from whom you are social distancing.

New york

The Relief of Uncertainty, Muses One New Yorker

In these pestilent days of being a New York City denizen during the age of COVID-19, one travel writer muses on what we can learn from the uncertainty of reality.

Nature

Marvel at These 10 Freaks of Nature

The world is filled with unique, breathtaking natural wonders—from boiling craters to caves full of luminescent glowworms. These 10 sites are a great place to start when looking for hope in some of Mother Nature's greatest offerings.

MORE STORIES

Trudeau: Canada-U.S. Border to Remain Closed for 'Significant Time'

The border has been closed to recreational travel and tourism since mid-March.

New York Shutdown Extended to May 15 Amid Pandemic

Governor Andrew Cuomo wouldn't speculate as to what happens after May 15, but he said policies will be determined by data.

Correctional Facilities Report Steep Rise in Coronavirus Infection Rate

While states like New York may have hit their peak in the coronavirus pandemic, jails and prisons across the United States are still reporting high infection rates.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Deliver Food for Charity Amid Coronavirus

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry delivered food for the critically ill for a Los Angeles charity in their first working trip out since moving to the city.

Citi CIO: It Could Take 'Nine Quarters' for Coronavirus Economic Recovery

"It's quite a bit of runway between here and there," David Bailin said.

OPINION

Could Trump Be Criminally Liable for His Deadly Mishandling of Coronavirus?

BY NEIL BARON

In Poland and Hungary, Pandemic Crisis Is an Opportunity—for a Power Grab

BY JANEL LASOCKI

For People of Color, the Next Relief Bill Could Be a Lifeline—or an Assault

By Michael Blake and Nathalie Molina Niño

Governors Are Key to Reopening the Economy

BY FRANK DONATELLI

THE DEBATE

Trump's Right. The WHO Is Not Fit for Purpose
BY NIGEL FARAGE
VS
Defunding the WHO Mid-Pandemic Is Lunacy
BY JAMIE METZL

LATEST NEWS

Ohio Will Begin Reopening Businesses in Phases Starting May 1
Mayor Fined for Breaking Coronavirus Restrictions, Drinking Beer on Street
Mitt Romney Is the Only GOP Senator Not on Trump's Congressional Task Force
Four Class-Action Plaintiffs Sue China for Potentially Trillions Over COVID
Trump Owes $1.8 Million to 14 Cities for Security at MAGA Rallies: Report

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MAY 01 ISSUE

COVER POLITICS

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer May Pay a Price for Strict COVID Rules

COVER POLITICS

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Talks Trump, VP Rumors And More

FEATURES HEALTH

How Doctors are Saving Coronavirus Patients with Innovative New Techniques

PERISCOPE CULTURE

Exclusive: How FEMA Missed a Chance to Prepare for Coronavirus Pandemic

DOWNTIME CULTURE

Ten Surprising Things We Learned from the Michael Jordan ESPN Documentary

DOWNTIME CULTURE

10 Books That Will Transport You All Around the World
FLOATING COMFORT

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ESSAYS

'I Themed 30 Nights for My Kids During Lockdown'

It's tough when your kids can't leave the house. But you can bring a beach, an English pub, a race track and a camping site indoors.

HEALTH

Nelfinavir and Cepharanthine Show Potential as COVID-19 Treatment in Lab

Used together, the HIV drug and anti-inflammatory may help stop disease progression and reduce transmission.

HEALTH

Claim That Coronavirus Came from a Lab in China Completely Unfounded

Adam Lauring of University of Michigan Medical School told Newsweek: "This claim is a conspiracy theory and it is not supported at all by the available data."

U.S.

Dr. Fauci Says You Can Meet a Date 'If You're Willing to Take a Risk"

The leading infectious disease expert also said meeting a date amid the COVID-19 pandemic was a "relative risk."

TECH & SCIENCE

Greenland Ice Sheet Lost a Record Level of Ice in 2019, Study Finds

Atmospheric conditions contributed to the highest levels of ice loss since records began in 1948.

U.S.

New Coronavirus Test Could Produce Results Six Times Faster Than CDC's

Testing has been a wrench in America's response to the new coronavirus and researchers say there is an "urgent public health need for rapid diagnostic tests."

NEWS

Study Shows 34 Percent Increase in Use of Anxiety Meds Since Pandemic Began

Pharmacy benefit management company Express Scripts says use of anti-anxiety medications increased more than 34 percent from mid-February to mid-March.

WORLD

Why Are People of Color Hit Harder by Coronavirus Than White People?

Although people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds form 13 percent of the U.K. population, they make up 35 percent of all patients in intensive care.

U.S.

New Jersey Governor Suggests Students May Have to Wear Masks in Schools
Bill Maher Rips News Media for 'Apocalyptic' Coronavirus Coverage
Pence Confident U.S. Can Reopen with 'Sufficient Amount of Testing'
Trump Calls Pelosi 'Incompetent Political Hack'
Mega Millions Results, Numbers for 4/17/20: Did Anyone Win the Jackpot?

World

Turkey Presses on With Fight in Iraq and Syria Despite Coronavirus Woes
Lockdown End Date Debate Rages Across Europe
Iran Says It Wants Nuclear Subs to Power Up Fleet After U.S. Navy Incident
Iran Minister Praises Country's Nursers, Shares Photo of Brazilian Worker
Macron Says It Is 'Naive' to Claim China Handled Coronavirus 'Much Better'

Business

Global Economy Will Shrink by 3 Percent in 2020, IMF Forecasts
China Would Consider Debt Relief for Africa Over Coronavirus
NFL 'Virtual Offseason' Would Allow Teams to Send Apple Watches To Players
Lara Logan Recounts Gang Rape Ahead of New Series on Liberal Media Bias
GOP Congressman Warns Young Americans Developing 'Bailout Mentality'

Tech & Science

Great White Sharks Could Go Extinct in Next 100 Years
Some Coastal U.S. Cities Could Experience Flooding Every Day by 2100
U.S. Space Force Is Building Weapons to Block Russian, Chinese Satellites
NASA Astronaut Talks Fixing Hubble Ahead of Telescope's 30th Anniversary
Facebook Groups Spreading 5G Coronavirus Conspiracies Call for Mast Attacks

Culture

John Krasinski Holds Virtual Prom With Guests Billie Eilish, Jonas Brothers
Billions' star Asia Kate Dillon is Making it Better for Non-Binary Actors
How to Watch WHO and Global Citizen Special 'One World: Together at Home'
20 Netflix Shows We Want to See Return ASAP
Long-Distance Romances Are a Lot More Complicated During a Pandemic

Sports

NBA to Withhold 25 Percent of Players' Salaries From Next Month
No Clear Path for NBA to Return Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Gianna Bryant Among the Honorary WNBA Draft Picks
'Friday Night SmackDown' Results (4/17): Money in the Bank Lineup Announced
NFL Mock Draft on Monday Will Look Like Fantasy Football on Steroids