Another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
For the fifth week in a row, millions of American workers applied for unemployment benefits, seeking financial relief as businesses remained closed during the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
The first ever YouTube video was uploaded 15 years ago today. Here it is
Time to hit rewind. The first YouTube video ever was uploaded on April 23, 2005 -- exactly 15 years ago, today.6 years ago
A seemingly healthy woman’s sudden death is now the first known US coronavirus-related fatality, LA Times reports
A seemingly healthy 57-year-old Bay Area woman who "suddenly died" in early February has now become the first known US death related to coronavirus, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.6 years ago
Navajo Nation now has 1,282 coronavirus cases and 49 deaths
The Navajo Nation has reported 1,282 positive COVID-19 cases and 49 known deaths as of Wednesday.6 years ago
US states represent patchwork as they mull reopening states
As governors around the country weigh reopening their states and economies amid the fight against COVID-19, a patchwork of stay-home orders and other business restrictions exist.6 years ago
West Jordan double homicide ‘person of interest’ in custody
The West Jordan Police Department reports that Albert Johnson, the person of interest in a double homicide that took place in West Jordan has been taken into custody.6 years ago
Loki the therapy dog is delivering care packages to ICU nurses during the pandemic
The sight of nursing scrubs is a surefire way to get Loki wagging her tail.6 years ago
Darts, iRacing and baseball from Taiwan. A guide to the sports airing now, since most go-tos are gone
With sports largely on hold because of coronavirus, this can present a problem for many fans. So is there anything to watch? Have no fear. There are still (yes, still!) some sports available for sports fans. We may not have NBA playoff games, but at least we can get something.6 years ago
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
The Senate has approved a $483 billion coronavirus aid package after Congress and the White House reached a deal.6 years ago
China calls virus lawsuit brought by US state ‘very absurd’
China is slamming a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as “very absurd.”6 years ago
Video shows thief stole van Gogh painting with sledgehammer
All it took was a few sturdy swings with a sledgehammer and a prized painting by Vincent van Gogh was gone.6 years ago
Iran’s Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it has launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S. The Guard made the announcement on Wednesday morning on its official website.6 years ago
Scott Kelly: An astronaut’s advice on social distancing
There are very few people who have spent more time in space than an astronaut. Commander Scott Kelly shares his advice on surviving social distancing.6 years ago
At-home COVID-19 testing approved by FDA
The new COVID-19 at-home test was developed after the FDA re-issued the emergency use authorization to permit testing of samples self-collected by patients.6 years ago
Health workers face anti-lockdown protesters in dramatic photos
A small group of health care workers counterprotested at a large rally in Colorado demanding the state reopen and ease the restrictions designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Schumer: Deal reached on major parts of $500B virus aid
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says agreement has been reached on major elements of a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package for small businesses, as well as additional help for hospitals and virus testing.6 years ago
Wife of West Jordan double homicide suspect arrested
The wife of the man accused of killing a West Jordan couple has been arrested after she allegedly helped him escape according to court documents.6 years ago
More than 40 employees lived at their plant for 28 days to make material to protect health care workers
Workers at a Pennsylvania manufacturing plant got to clock out and go home for the first time in almost a month after a marathon effort to make material needed for personal protective medical equipment.6 years ago
Florida jogger dons costume to cheer up neighborhood
More than a week after Easter, there’s still one mythical creature hopping around a Florida neighborhood trying to spread happiness.6 years ago
World shares skid as oil price plunges below zero
Share prices are down around the world after the price of U.S. crude oil plunged below zero. Shares are down Tuesday in London, Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai. New York stock futures also retreated by over 1%. Collapsing demand for fuel due to the pandemic has created a glut of crude, with storage capacity running short.6 years ago
Earth Day turns 50: City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge is an online opportunity to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.6 years ago
Some anti-vaxxers are changing their minds because of the coronavirus pandemic
Scientists are racing to produce a coronavirus inoculation on an unprecedented timescale, and some political leaders have warned that the restrictions on our lives may not be completely lifted until one is available. That's something of a challenge to the anti-vaccine movement, many of whose members are strongly opposed to mandatory vaccines.6 years ago
Virginia woman debuts her creative porch performances
While everyone is battling to keep the cabin fever away as states across the US have issued stay at home orders, one Virginia woman is trying to make her neighbors smile with some creative porch performances.6 years ago
