Mexico reports 3,593 new coronavirus cases, 341 deaths
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s health ministry on Saturday reported 3,593 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 341 additional…
Brazil reports 904 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: health ministry
Brothers Carlos Alexandre and Wagner Cardninot, attend the burial of their father, 76- year-old Jose Herminio de Farias, who died…
China reports six new COVID-19 cases, five asymptomatic cases
FILE PHOTO: People visit a military theme park following an outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Shanghai, China…
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 301 to 183,979 – RKI
FILE PHOTO: Workers transport parcels at the cargo terminal of Frankfurt International Airport, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease…
Global coronavirus cases near 7 million as outbreak grows in Brazil, India – Reuters tally
(This story corrects June 6 version of story that said cases surpassed 7 million in heading and paragraph 1.) FILE…
Thailand reports eight new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
FILE PHOTO: A closed restaurant due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, is seen next to the Chao Phraya river…
Fujifilm says COVID-19 drug research may drag on into July
FILE PHOTO: Tablets of Avigan (generic name : Favipiravir), a drug approved as an anti-influenza drug in Japan and developed…
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences in human tests for coronavirus antibody drug
BEIJING (Reuters) – Shanghai Junshi Biosciences has started an early-stage study in China to test a potential antibody treatment against…
Russia reports 8,984 new coronavirus cases, 134 deaths in last 24 hours
People walk and ride bicycles along an embankment of the Moskva River on a warm summer day, after local authorities…
Indonesia reports 672 new coronavirus infections, 50 deaths
FILE PHOTO: Indonesia Muslims wearing protective face masks stand in line before taking part in Friday prayers, amid the spread…
Philippine coronavirus death toll rises to 1,003
A woman prays outside the gate of St. Peter Parish, as the church operates with limited capacity to prevent the…
Virginia city removes 176-year-old slave auction block
A 176-year-old slave auction block has been removed from a Virginia city’s downtown June 5, 2020, 3:09 PM 2 min…
Trump avoids tough questions on race, as White House pushes alternate reality: ANALYSIS
For months, President Donald Trump and his White House advisers have pushed an alternate reality as the novel coronavirus spread…
Mark Hamill’s ‘Star Wars’ Surprise Brings Nurse To Tears
One nurse just got a gift from a galaxy far, far away. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”…
COVID-19’s Economic Fallout Is Hitting The Black Community Hard, Too
The economic impact of coronavirus is hitting Black communities disproportionately hard. The Black unemployment rate was 16.7% in April, compared…
Law Enforcement Seizes Masks Meant To Protect Anti-Racist Protesters From COVID-19
WASHINGTON ― Law enforcement agents have seized hundreds of cloth masks that read “Stop killing Black people” and “Defund police”…
For Black Women, There’s Nothing To Celebrate In The Unemployment Numbers
President Donald Trump was quick to celebrate a surprise fall in the unemployment rate on Friday morning, practically exploding with…
Australia’s CSL says to help fund, make vaccine candidate if it proves successful
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s biggest biotech firm CSL Ltd said it would help fund the development of a University of…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving…
Massachusetts becomes 1st state to allow socially distanced visits to some nursing homes
Families told ABC News it was emotionally difficult not to see their relatives. June 3, 2020, 6:10 PM 4 min…
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warns that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered theaters and led film…
Trump, GOP say national convention will be moved, after tense standoff with North Carolina
Republicans are suddenly adjusting their plans for the national convention with less than three months until the event, saying they…
Democrats to interview ousted State Department watchdog
WASHINGTON — Members of three House and Senate committees will interview former State Department Inspector General Steve Linick on Wednesday…
Lufthansa accepts tweaked demands by Brussels over state bailout
BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Lufthansa’s management board has accepted a more favourable set of demands from the European Commission in exchange…
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
U.S. health regulators are telling five drugmakers to recall versions of a popular diabetes drug due to contamination with an…
Take 2 for SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch with more storms
SpaceX is taking a second shot at launching astronauts, but rain and storm clouds are threatening more delays By MARCIA…
Coronavirus updates: Trump says US ending relationship with WHO
A novel coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 362,000 people worldwide. Over 5.8 million across the globe have been…
Governor Newsom’s ‘worst fear’ about reopening California is public will ‘forget reality’ of COVID
“We need to move forward … soberly, eyes wide open.” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. May 29, 2020, 3:25 PM 6…
Searing Supercut ‘Congratulates’ Trump, Fox News On Spinning Coronavirus Into Oblivion
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” on Wednesday marked the grim milestone of 100,000 U.S. coronavirus deaths with a supercut…
Explore In 3D: How I Created A Unique Quarantine Camping Experience
I’m a Boston photographer, and I primarily work from my home studio. My husband, Jason, and I have been living…
Formerly Incarcerated People Talk About Life In Coronavirus-Stricken Prisons
In recent weeks, several people who were released from prison due to the spread of the coronavirus have made themselves…
Jaguar seeks state loan as coronavirus pandemic takes toll: Sky News
Jaguar Land Rover unveils the new Jaguar F-Type model during its world premiere in Munich, Germany, December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Michaela…
China reports three new coronavirus cases after first day with none
FILE PHOTO: Volunteers in protective gear measure the body temperature of a man at the entrance of a residential compound…
Actor Nick Cordero’s Condition Goes ‘Downhill’ In COVID-19 Fight
Broadway star Nick Cordero’s condition has worsened in his continuing struggle with the coronavirus, his wife said in a tearful…
Jeffree Star’s ‘Cremated’ Eyeshadow Palette Incites Massive Backlash
Jeffree Star, controversial YouTuber and founder of Jeffree Star Cosmetics, addressed the massive social media outcry over his latest makeup…
Seth Meyers Delivers Major Takedown Of Right-Wing Coronavirus Conspiracy
Seth Meyers on Thursday called out conservatives who are turning wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic “into yet another dumb…
Goldie Hawn Says Coronavirus Sadness Makes Her Cry ‘3 Times A Day’
Goldie Hawn opened up about how the coronavirus pandemic is making her cry multiple times a day. The veteran actor…
Henry Winkler Rocks Impressive Coronavirus Lockdown Beard On ‘The Tonight Show’
The Fonz is rocking some serious facial hair amid the coronavirus pandemic. Actor Henry Winkler, who played Arthur Fonzarelli on…
Judge demands ICE better explain why it won’t release kids
A judge has criticized the Trump administration’s handling of detained immigrant children and families, ordering it to give the court…
Substance abuse, kids with cabin fever: Police officer on new challenges amid COVID-19
Torrey Rowe became hooked on police work and forensics through watching the TV show “CSI” back in the early 2000s.…
Trump’s disconnect with DC widens during viral pandemic
WASHINGTON — District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser’s cellphone rang earlier this week from an unfamiliar number: It was the…
As employee monitoring extends to workers’ homes and health, some see civil rights threat
Mark works for a Denver-area company that handles medical billing. In mid-March, he said he and his co-workers were told…
Coronavirus live updates: North Carolina reports ‘notable and concerning’ increase in cases
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 338,000 people worldwide. Over 5.2 million people across the…
Rural areas, tribal lands hit hardest by census interruption
ORLANDO, Fla. — Even though they’re neighbors, two New Mexico counties couldn’t be further apart in the rate of people…
Hundreds Of McDonald’s Workers Strike Over Company’s Response To Coronavirus
McDonald’s workers in 20 cities nationwide went on strike Wednesday, protesting against the company’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and…
Baltimore Mayor To Donald Trump: Don’t Come Here During Coronavirus Lockdown
Baltimore Mayor Bernard “Jack” Young has urged President Donald Trump to cancel his scheduled Memorial Day visit to the city,…
EasyJet founder fails to oust management, proxy votes show
FILE PHOTO: An Easyjet plane takes off from Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain January 20, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo LONDON…
Volunteers Recite The Names Of Thousands Of Coronavirus Victims In Online Vigil
A group of community organizers and faith leaders is taking turns reciting the names of thousands of people who reportedly…
How The Publishing World Is Staying Afloat During The Pandemic
As social distancing reportedly provides the perfect opportunity to, depending on one’s authorial aspirations, either write or finally read “King…
This Is What It’s Like Acting From Home In Isolation
“I couldn’t listen to the news because it made my heart freeze and my fingers hurt,” says David Bradley’s character…
Metropolitan Museum Of Art Announces Tentative Reopening Plan
New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is tentatively planning to reopen at the end of this summer with major…
Asian Americans face coronavirus ‘double whammy’: Skyrocketing unemployment and discrimination
Gary Lin, a Chinese-American business owner in New York City, has been working through the coronavirus crisis to keep his…
Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are…
Trump, yet to wear mask in public, to visit Michigan ventilator facility that requires them
Ford has signaled it may allow the president to bend that rule. May 20, 2020, 9:19 PM 8 min read…
Billy Crystal Tells Jokes For A Senior Coronavirus Hotline And He’s On Fire
No flop sweat for this old pro. Talk show host James Corden asked Billy Crystal to contribute jokes for a…