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Live Coronavirus News Updates: Full Analysis
on May 16, 2020 at 12:18 pm
With new cases steadily declining, more than two-thirds of U.S. states have significantly reduced restrictions. But experts cited worrying signs from some areas that eased early.
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Italy Prepares to Ease Coronavirus Travel Limits: Live Coverage
on May 16, 2020 at 12:10 pm
A Chinese health official suggested that some labs had destroyed coronavirus samples. Greek beaches open. And the moving of begging children to their villages raises virus fears […]
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Newt Gingrich: Pelosi’s crazy $3T coronavirus spending bill may have secret purpose – Don’t underestimate her
by Newt Gingrich (FOX News) on May 16, 2020 at 11:00 am
When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the $3 trillion coronavirus spending bill she and her allies had written – a bill passed by House Democrats Friday night with only […]
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Japanese spirit Amabie, a mythical mermaid monster, revived to ward off coronavirus
by Brie Stimson (FOX News) on May 16, 2020 at 10:17 am
A mythical mermaid monster from Japanese folklore has made a resurgence in the country’s popular culture recently as people hope for the end of the coronavirus.
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New Zealand may be cast as Hollywood savior during pandemic
by Ethan Sacks (NBC News Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 9:22 am
It may not be long before cameras roll again on the “Avatar” sequels, and more Hollywood projects may look to “Middle-earth” as a film location.
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His father died from the coronavirus. Now he wonders: Is he to blame?
by Jon Schuppe (NBC News Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 9:10 am
A haunting feeling afflicts those who believe that in the fog of the coronavirus’ early spread, they unwittingly exposed the people they loved the most.
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Rep. Andy Biggs: New House rule allowing proxy votes is outrageous – Increases Pelosi’s power
by Rep. Andy Biggs (FOX News) on May 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
Americans should be outraged and frightened by an unprecedented rule change backed by Democrats and approved by the House on a 217-189 vote Friday night allowing for proxy voting […]
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No more blowouts? Hair salons may limit the use of hair dryers when they reopen
by Hannah Frishberg (FOX News) on May 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
As states begin to ease coronavirus lockdown orders, salons across the country are reopening with new safety protocols.
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Remote and Ready to Fight Coronavirus’s Next Wave
by Wudan Yan (NYT > Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
An island community in Washington State has developed a testing and tracing strategy it hopes will as a model for rural and tribal communities.
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Soccer kicks off in Germany as first major sports league reopens amid pandemic
by Carl Nasman and Henry Austin and Andy Eckardt and Carlo Angerer (NBC News Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
“Whenever you can get back out on the pitch with a ball, you’re happy,” U.S. international Tyler Adams told NBC News.
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Wave of ‘vaccine nationalism’ hinders global efforts to stop coronavirus
by Alexander Smith (NBC News Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 8:53 am
Analysis: “If your country develops the vaccine before anyone else, immediately exporting it to another country is not a vote-winner,” one expert said.
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Barber Defied Rules and Cut Hair From Home. Now He Has the Virus.
by Sarah Maslin Nir (NYT > Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 6:44 am
The barber in Kingston, N.Y., is under investigation for giving haircuts during the shutdown. He lashed out at Gov. Cuomo: “Is he going to feed my family?”
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House passes Democrats’ $3T coronavirus ‘HEROES’ aid: Stimulus checks, money for states, rent assistance
by Rebecca Shabad and Leigh Ann Caldwell and Alex Moe and Haley Talbot (NBC News Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 4:12 am
President Donald Trump called it “DOA,” and Sen. Mitch McConnell said the bill was little more than an unrealistic wish list.
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How the Coronavirus Hit Bollywood
by Anupama Chopra (NYT > Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 2:17 am
The Hindi film industry came together to protect its most vulnerable after the coronavirus outbreak.
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JCPenney files for bankruptcy as the coronavirus hammers retail
by Leticia Miranda (NBC News Top Stories) on May 16, 2020 at 1:34 am
“The American retail industry has experienced a profoundly different new reality, requiring JCPenney to make difficult decisions in running our business,” said CEO […]
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I enrolled in a coronavirus contact tracing academy
by WIRED (Ars Technica) on May 16, 2020 at 11:00 am
Experts say we need ~200,000 more people to track down anyone who crossed COVID-19’s path.
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11 million tests in 10 days: Wuhan lines up after COVID-19 cluster
by Beth Mole (Ars Technica) on May 15, 2020 at 9:49 pm
There was only six cases, but China wants to nix the risk of a second wave.
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What’s the Strange Ailment Affecting Kids With Covid-19?
by Gregory Barber (Wired) on May 15, 2020 at 6:48 pm
The spate of inflammatory symptoms has sparked anxiety in parents, but experts say the big picture […]
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How will Europe’s coronavirus contact-tracing apps work across borders?
by Natasha Lomas (TechCrunch) on May 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm
A major question mark attached to national coronavirus contact-tracing apps is whether they will […]
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Daily Crunch: Facebook is acquiring Giphy
by Anthony Ha (TechCrunch) on May 15, 2020 at 4:58 pm
Facebook acquires a popular GIF search engine, video game sales see major growth and Sorrentino […]
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Some investors turn to cutting fully remote checks while sheltering in place
by Natasha Mascarenhas (TechCrunch) on May 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm
By March 16, founder Janine Yancey was tired of playing the waiting game. After watching the stock […]
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