South Korea construction fire kills 38
At least 38 people were killed when one of South Korea’s worst fires in years broke out at a construction site near the capital By KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM…
Harrison Ford issues statement about runway incident
The actor and longtime aviation enthusiast was piloting a plane at the Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles on April 24, when he crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing.…
At women’s event, Biden navigates around lingering sexual assault allegation
For former Vice President Joe Biden, a virtual town hall focused on women’s issues Tuesday was a chance to try and burnish his credentials with a crucial constituency without veering…
Tom Hagen, Norwegian tycoon, arrested on suspicion of wife’s murder
Hagen’s lawyer denies the property and energy mogul was involved, and he has not yet been charged with any crimes. Anne-Elisabeth Hagen, 69, disappeared in October 2018 and the family…
Warren, AOC propose ban on mergers and acquisitions during the pandemic
The bill would freeze mergers made by firms with over $100 million in revenue. April 29, 2020, 5:21 PM 7 min read 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail…
Dubious coronavirus claims by California doctors condemned by health experts
A widely shared local television video of last week’s news conference, which was posted on YouTube, reached more than 5 million views and was amplified by Elon Musk and Fox…
Luxury hotels benefited from PPP loans. So did the investment trusts that own them
The Ritz-Carlton on Peachtree Street in Atlanta’s downtown boasts well-appointed suites with skyline views, chic amenities and a cocktail bar that slings $17 juleps. Before the coronavirus pandemic forced the…
USS Roosevelt: Navy launches broader investigation into virus-stricken aircraft carrier
The announcement comes after Secretary of Defense Mark Esper previously declined to immediately endorse the Navy’s original investigation into the issue which included a recommendation to reinstate Capt. Brett Crozier.…
How To … Get Stuck With A Partner Or A Roommate
People everywhere are trying to cope with the coronavirus, facing problems from the serious to the mundane. We’re jamming full lives into one house or apartment and attempting to stay…
Governors were warned of a pandemic years ago, told to stockpile. Why didn’t they do more?
Less than two years ago, county officials in Los Angeles warned that deadly disease outbreaks were becoming a “serious threat” and that the county’s public health system still suffered from…