Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
AMC reopening today with 15-cent tickets
AMC is reopening theaters across the country today, including locations in Northern Virginia.
AMC is reopening theaters across the country today, including locations in Northern Virginia.
AMC theaters reopening today
AMC theaters, which have been hard hit by novel coronavirus restrictions, will reopen today with 15 cent tickets.
AMC theaters, which have been hard hit by novel coronavirus restrictions, will reopen today with 15 cent tickets.
March on Washington reimagined to comply with virus rules
Amid widespread protests and unrest over the police killings of Black Americans, a national commemoration of the 1963 civil rights March on Washington is being reconfigured to comply with coronavirus protocols in the District.
Amid widespread protests and unrest over the police killings of Black Americans, a national commemoration of the 1963 civil rights March on Washington is being reconfigured to comply with coronavirus protocols in the District.
March on Washington confronts coronavirus pandemic
In a matter of days, thousands are expected to participate in the March on Washington. But how will the demonstration deal with the restrictions DC has put in place to combat the novel coronavirus.
In a matter of days, thousands are expected to participate in the March on Washington. But how will the demonstration deal with the restrictions DC has put in place to combat the novel coronavirus.
Asymptomatic kids may be more contagious than severely ill adults, new study finds
Children with little to no symptoms may spread the coronavirus more easily than severely ill adults, according to a new study published Thursday.
Children with little to no symptoms may spread the coronavirus more easily than severely ill adults, according to a new study published Thursday.
PGCPS educators call for better internet for students and staff
In Prince George’s County, as teachers begin the school year Thursday and students prepare to start in less than two weeks, internet access remains a struggle for some students and staff.
In Prince George’s County, as teachers begin the school year Thursday and students prepare to start in less than two weeks, internet access remains a struggle for some students and staff.
Two staffers at Bullis School test positive for COVID-19
In a letter to parents from the Head of Schools, Christian Sullivan says the two staffers who tested positive were non-academic staff members.
In a letter to parents from the Head of Schools, Christian Sullivan says the two staffers who tested positive were non-academic staff members.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
Coffee may protect your liver, new research suggests
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
How to avoid drowning in student loan debt during coronavirus, according to a financial expert
Refinancing can help borrowers pay down their student loans faster.
Refinancing can help borrowers pay down their student loans faster.
White House: Georgia leads nation in rate of new COVID-19 cases
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
CDC: Nearly 17,000 pregnant women in US have tested positive for COVID-19, nearly half are Latina
The Latino community has been hit extremely hard by COVID-19 nationwide.
The Latino community has been hit extremely hard by COVID-19 nationwide.
Looking for work? These companies are hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
In-person reopening plans on the minds of DMV parents as fall virtual learning begins in few weeks
Virtual learning is all the talk these days but many parents in the DMV still want to know if their kids will physically go back to school after the fall.
Virtual learning is all the talk these days but many parents in the DMV still want to know if their kids will physically go back to school after the fall.
Ohio newlyweds whose wedding was canceled due to COVID-19 donate their reception food to local shelter
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.