Books, dance lessons, ‘Sopranos’ — freebies abound online
We might not be totally free these days, but there’s a lot out there that is.
We might not be totally free these days, but there’s a lot out there that is.
California secures over 15,000 hotel rooms for homeless during coronavirus pandemic, governor says
California has acquired over 15,000 hotel rooms to shelter homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov.
California has acquired over 15,000 hotel rooms to shelter homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov.
Neiman Marcus to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week: sources
(Reuters) - Neiman Marcus Group is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection as soon as this week, becoming the first major U.S. department store operator to succumb to the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said.
(Reuters) - Neiman Marcus Group is preparing to seek bankruptcy protection as soon as this week, becoming the first major U.S. department store operator to succumb to the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, people familiar with the matter said.
Bill Cosby had 2 'life-sustaining' surgeries in 2019, publicist reveals in plea for early release
Andrew Wyatt revealed in a press release Saturday that Cosby underwent two life-sustaining surgeries in the fall of 2019.
Andrew Wyatt revealed in a press release Saturday that Cosby underwent two life-sustaining surgeries in the fall of 2019.
Researchers discover new coronavirus symptoms: feet lesions
Researchers in Spain believe they have discovered another symptom —lesions on feet. The lesions have been found in Italy and France, the researchers added.
Researchers in Spain believe they have discovered another symptom —lesions on feet. The lesions have been found in Italy and France, the researchers added.
Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
Without teachers to report abuse cases, many children likely suffering at home
Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.
Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.
Bill Cosby denied early prison release during outbreak
Bill Cosby will not be walking out of prison anytime soon despite the recent uptick of offenders being granted early release due to the coronavirus.
Bill Cosby will not be walking out of prison anytime soon despite the recent uptick of offenders being granted early release due to the coronavirus.
Senators urge anti-bias police training over mask fears
Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased policing during the coronavirus pandemic, as people in communities of color express fears of being profiled while wearing masks or other face coverings in public.
Democratic lawmakers want police departments to be vigilant about any racially biased policing during the coronavirus pandemic, as people in communities of color express fears of being profiled while wearing masks or other face coverings in public.
Walmart requiring employees to wear face masks
Walmart is also encouraging customers to wear face masks while stopping in their stores.
Walmart is also encouraging customers to wear face masks while stopping in their stores.
Governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president
Stores in Texas can begin selling merchandise with curbside service, and hospitals can resume nonessential surgeries.
Stores in Texas can begin selling merchandise with curbside service, and hospitals can resume nonessential surgeries.
Bride and Zoom: New York governor allows remote issuing of marriage licenses
New York residents will be able to remotely obtain a wedding license, so they won’t break coronavirus social distancing protocols.
New York residents will be able to remotely obtain a wedding license, so they won’t break coronavirus social distancing protocols.
Columbia Heights grocery store employees test positive for coronavirus
Three employees at the Giant store in Columbia Heights have tested positive for coronavirus, making the store the latest in the area to be hit by the disease.
Three employees at the Giant store in Columbia Heights have tested positive for coronavirus, making the store the latest in the area to be hit by the disease.
Virginia juvenile detention center new coronavirus hotspot
Coronavirus has erupted inside a juvenile detention center in Virginia with 25 kids testing positive, accounting for a quarter of all cases reported at youth facilities nationwide, officials said Friday.
Coronavirus has erupted inside a juvenile detention center in Virginia with 25 kids testing positive, accounting for a quarter of all cases reported at youth facilities nationwide, officials said Friday.
One-third of participants in random street study test positive for coronavirus
Around a third of participants in a Massachusetts study tested positive for coronavirus, according to researchers.
Around a third of participants in a Massachusetts study tested positive for coronavirus, according to researchers.
Maryland extends closure of schools through May 15 amid battle against coronavirus
Maryland has extended the closure of schools through May 15 as the state battles the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Maryland has extended the closure of schools through May 15 as the state battles the spread of the novel coronavirus.
DC Mayor Bowser closes schools for remainder of academic year
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has closed all schools in the district for the remainder of the school year.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has closed all schools in the district for the remainder of the school year.
Hundreds line up outside Maryland Megamarts for free grocery giveaway; ignore social distance rules
Hundreds of people lined up Friday outside of several MegaMart locations in Maryland for a free food giveaway.
Hundreds of people lined up Friday outside of several MegaMart locations in Maryland for a free food giveaway.
DC urges residents to request absentee ballots ahead of June elections
At Thursday's press conference with city officials, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reported nine additional coronavirus deaths and 153 new positive cases of COVID-19. Since the outbreak began, 81 people have died in the District from the coronavirus and 2,350 have tested positive.
At Thursday's press conference with city officials, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reported nine additional coronavirus deaths and 153 new positive cases of COVID-19. Since the outbreak began, 81 people have died in the District from the coronavirus and 2,350 have tested positive.
Married for 70 years but separated by COVID-19, Mich. couple dies just hours apart
Lester and Lillian Shindler, a couple from West Bloomfield, Mich. separated after 70 years of marriage due to the pandemic, died within hours of each other.
Lester and Lillian Shindler, a couple from West Bloomfield, Mich. separated after 70 years of marriage due to the pandemic, died within hours of each other.