America’s largest organization of independent truck drivers is demanding that President Donald Trump act quickly to protect drivers. There are nearly two million truck drivers in the US, and they have been deemed as “essential” workers while much of the nation has been told to stay home. Truckers are at an increased risk for contracting […]
Coronavirus in the Bay Area: 10 before and after photos
Life amid the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown has rendered desolate several once-popular — if not overcrowded — Bay Area locales. We compiled this series of before-and-after photos to visualize the landscapes changing around you as the region’s stricter shelter-in-place orders take effect with the intended goal of slowing the spread of COVID-19: Oracle Park […]
I flew on one of the few remaining flights during the coronavirus pandemic, and it was unlike anything I’d ever seen
Domestic air travel has come to a near standstill amid the coronavirus outbreak sweeping across the United States. But there are still a handful of of flights available for passengers with necessary travel. I took one of them to Minnesota on April 3 to help support my family during the crisis, and the experience shocked […]
Puerto Rico discovers protective supply cache amid COVID-19
By Danica Coto | Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The suspected mismanagement of essential supplies during Hurricane Maria turned out to be a boon for Puerto Rico as it fights a rise in coronavirus cases. Health Secretary Lorenzo González said Saturday that officials discovered a cache of urgently needed personal protective equipment at […]
California making progress on coronavirus testing backlog: Newsom
California is making progress on reducing a massive backlog of coronavirus tests that experts had said made it hard to get a handle on the true spread of the deadly virus in the state, which is nearing 11,000 confirmed cases. At a news conference on Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he owned the backlog and […]
Coronavirus: Will fans pack NFL stadiums for week 1? Don’t count on it, Gov. Newsom says
President Donald Trump may want the NFL season to start on time, but as he urges California to dig in for a long fight against the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom says don’t count on seeing stadiums packed with football fans in September. “I’m not anticipating that happening in this state,” Newsom said when asked Saturday […]
Pregnant Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Are ‘Ecstatic’ About Expecting a Baby Girl: Source
it’s a girl Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom can’t wait to be parents to their little girl! After the singer, 35, announced that she is expecting a daughter with fiancé Bloom, 43, a source tells PEOPLE that the engaged couple couldn’t be happier. “They are both so excited about having a baby. They are also […]
WWE WrestleMania 36: Predictions, preview, how to watch
The 36th installment of World Wrestling Entertainment’s biggest annual show is going to be a memorable one. Originally slated to take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, in front of tens of thousands of fans, WrestleMania 36 will be held at WWE’s performance center without in attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. This […]
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Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Damian Turns 18 as He Says Self-Isolation ‘Drastically Altered’ Birthday Plans
Elizabeth Hurley’s look-alike son is officially an adult! On Saturday, Damian Hurley celebrated his 18th birthday. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, he said on Instagram that “isolation drastically altered the plans for last night as a minor.” In the photo, a displeased Damian is seen sitting in a bathrobe holding a mug against […]
“Hellbent on making money off of dying Americans”: Inside the black market where multimillion dollar orders for masks lead to empty warehouses
As mask manufacturers direct sales of vital supplies to healthcare workers, scammers are luring states into fake deals in order to obtain legitimate purchase orders so they can buy masks for the black market, sources tell Business Insider. Florida’s top emergency management official railed against a “Ponzi scheme” full of empty warehouses and “phantom planes.” […]
Pink, 3-Year Old Son Contract Coronavirus; Singer Donates $1 Million to the Cause
Pink is the latest celebrity to be diagnosed with Covid-19. And she’s also the latest celebrity to try and help others in the same situation. “Two weeks ago my three-year old son, Jameson, and I are were showing symptoms of COVID-19,” the artist wrote on Instagram on Saturday. She continued with her update as follows: […]