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Under the Defense Production Act (DPA), President Donald Trump holds enormous power to put essential lifesaving equipment into the hands of medical professionals on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis. Trump typically exercises executive power aggressively but thus far he has taken a tepid, confused approach to the DPA, at

Here is a look at April Fools’ Day, also known as All Fools’ Day, celebrated on April 1st every year. History Some historians believe the April Fools’ customs began in France, although no one knows for sure. It may stem from a calendar change in 16th century France — the moving

Click here for updates on this story ROCK SPRINGS, WI (Wisconsin State Journal ) — The 16 tigers here have names like Memphis, Kai, Minocqua and Raja. BamBam and Kimba represent the African lions, Dozer is one of two leopards, and the Canada lynx prefers to hide instead of snoozing

Health experts are warning the national count of Covid-19 deaths in the United States could be underestimated as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. This could be especially true because the reporting data can lag by an average of one to two weeks, according to the latest guidance from the US

President Donald Trump said Monday that he may “get involved” in the case of Navy captain removed from the command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. At a Monday briefing, Trump was asked about comments made by acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly, who attacked Capt. Brett Crozier as either “too

Carlos Rolon had been on the transplant list for four years, and now the 6-year-old has got a new heart. “He’s doing great. They said he’s doing amazing,” his mom, Sheena Cossette, told CNN. Carlos is still in intensive care at Boston Children’s Hospital after Friday’s surgery, but Cossette said they

Boeing is temporarily suspending production operations at its manufacturing facility in South Carolina, where it builds the 787 airplane, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Monday. The closure will begin at the end of the second shift on Wednesday, and will run “until further notice.” The announcement comes after

US stock futures were volatile in after-hours trading Monday following the best day for Wall Street in two weeks. Dow futures fell 10 points, or 0.04%. S&P 500 futures were up 0.08% and Nasdaq Composite futures were up 0.03%. Wall Street rallied Monday on optimism that the global coronavirus pandemic

As the US grapples with the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus that has the health care system at a tipping point, a growing number of states are ordering their residents to stay at home. Though the White House has advised all Americans to practice social distancing, the number of coronavirus

Smartphone period trackers or fertility apps are a daily part of many women’s lives as a tool to monitor their menstrual cycle or help them plan or prevent pregnancy. Such apps were downloaded at least 200 million times in 2016 alone. But experts say women shouldn’t turn to fertility apps during

At the start of any pandemic, early information can mislead. Unfortunately, for vulnerable populations, false assumptions can have deadly consequences. African Americans are about to learn this awful truth — in devastating ways. Two data points converged at the start of this crisis to make a lot of black folk shrug

President Donald Trump announced the “saga” between his administration and 3M has ended with the finalization of a deal that will see the manufacturer supplying millions of masks for health care workers. Trump announced at the coronavirus task force briefing that the White House had “reached an agreement, very amicable, with

It seems all these giant pandas needed was a little privacy. Parenthood might be around the corner for Ying Ying and Le Le, which are longtime residents of Ocean Park in Hong Kong. Zoo officials announced Monday that after 10 years of attempts at natural mating, and “through trial and learning,”

The one-way aisle is the latest traffic-control measure to be implemented by US grocery retailers to encourage physical distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket operator, is testing one-way aisles at stores in certain markets to determine their effectiveness in providing appropriate distancing between customers, according to a

An Oklahoma federal judge blocked a state executive order on Monday limiting abortion access during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — a win for abortion rights advocates who have challenged similar orders with mixed results. US District Judge Charles Goodwin wrote “that while the current public health emergency allows the State

The ACLU sued the federal Bureau of Prisons on Monday, arguing that efforts to release inmates from a detention center in Oakdale, Louisiana, where five men have died from coronavirus, are moving too slowly. The low-security prison located 100 miles outside of Baton Rouge has become the epicenter of the viral

Since we lack effective drugs or a vaccine, there are only two ways to stop the Covid-19 epidemic short of catastrophe. They both involve stopping infectious individuals from spreading the disease. The first is the rapid isolation of infected individuals. The second is a shutdown of economic and social activities to

If you never had a chance to see “Fleabag” while it was gracing the stage, here’s your chance. Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Amazon, home to the acclaimed TV series, are making the theater production available for streaming for a limited time as part of a fundraising effort for multiple charities providing Covid-19

A top New York City official who recently lost his mother from complications after being infected with the novel coronavirus said Monday that President Donald Trump “has blood on his hands.” “Look, in New York City, this is playing out in so many families. And I got to tell you, you

America’s federalist system has always fostered political competition. By dividing power between the national government and the states, it contributes to important differences in how individual states are governed. While this might have some upsides with regards to things like tax policy or developing good schools and universities, it is not

Click here for updates on this story LODI, CA (KOVR) — A Lodi church ordered to close and refrain from all physical gatherings during the coronavirus crisis went ahead with Palm Sunday prayer near the church parking lot after the locks were changed on the building where they hold mass.

Click here for updates on this story BRADDOCK, PA (KDKA) — At 93-years-young, Dorothy Culligan has some free time on her hands. “Because if I’m not doing anything worthwhile I’m sleeping,” she said in her kitchen. Even more now with the stay at home orders from the governor. “And I

In March, Madonna posted (and then deleted) a video of herself in a milk bath dusted with rose petals calling the global coronavirus pandemic the “great equalizer.” Fast-forward just a couple weeks, and that already disturbing way of thinking — shared by a number of the rich and famous self-isolating while

Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KPIX) — San Franciscans Ashley Yuki and Tim Alexander had planned an elaborate Palm Springs wedding ceremony to share with family and friends over the weekend. Then came the coronavirus. So in the spirit of our current times, the couple

Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Monday about the response to the coronavirus pandemic, a source familiar with the call and a White House official tell CNN. This story is breaking and will be updated.

A vacuum of knowledge about the origins of the new coronavirus ravaging the world has provided fertile ground for all manner of theories — from the fantastic, to the dubious to the believable. It was a bioweapon manufactured by the Chinese. The US Army brought the virus to Wuhan. It leaked

Click here for updates on this story LAUREL, MD (WJZ) — A 49-year-old Severn woman was charged with assault last week after she claimed she infected a woman with coronavirus after she was denied a refund for a tow. According to Anne Arundel County police, Jackie Lynn Bartel was allegedly

Rep. Tom Suozzi, a New York Democrat, has railed about the negative effect a 2017 cap on the state and local tax deduction has had on his Long Island district for years. Lack of fairness to those in high-tax states was his central counterargument to the cap put in place by

Two insurers — Allstate and American Family Insurance — announced Monday they will give back about $800 million to their auto insurance customers because people are driving far less during the coronavirus crisis. Allstate said it will refund about 15% of premiums paid by its customers in April and May, which

New York City may need to bury coronavirus victims in a local park as hospital morgues and refrigerated trailers parked outside hospitals reach capacity, City Councilman Mark Levine tweeted Monday. The mayor and city medical examiner’s office contended, however, that capacity is not an issue. “Soon we’ll start ‘temporary interment,'” Levine