The commanding officer of an aircraft carrier who penned a leaked letter to his leaders had followed military procedures and is not expected to be punished, according to senior Navy officials. Capt. Brett Crozier of the USS Theodore Roosevelt wrote a letter to Navy leaders on Sunday urging for an “immediate and decisive action” as […]
6-Week-Old Baby from Connecticut Dies, Believed to Be World’s Youngest Coronavirus Victim: Governor
A six-week-old baby in Connecticut has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont shared the news on Twitter Wednesday, confirming that the infant’s death is the first pediatric fatality in the state. Lamont also said that the baby is one of the youngest to die “anywhere” from COVID-19 complications. […]
Leaked memo reveals a sports media startup just laid off 22 people without severance or healthcare into the teeth of the coronavirus pandemic — unless they signed an NDA
Digital sports media startup Overtime laid off at least 22 employees on March 25, according to a memo seen by Business Insider. Overtime has raised $35.3 million in seven rounds of funding to date. Company investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Spark Capital, and NBA players Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. According to internal documents seen by […]
Coronavirus: Former ‘Bachelor’ Colton Underwood credits Cassie Underwood in recovery
Former “Bachelor” Colton Underwood apparently couldn’t be more grateful for girlfriend Cassie Randolph. On Wednesday, Underwood gave “Daily Pop” co-host Justin Sylvester an update on his coronavirus battle. The former NFL player, who had a brief stint with the Oakland Raiders, revealed he’s “feeling so much better.” He added that wouldn’t be on the mend […]
Airbnb’s hosts aren’t impressed with the company’s $260 million package to make up for coronavirus cancellations . ‘People see it for what it is — it’s PR.’
Property managers who list accommodations on Airbnb weren’t overly impressed with the plan the company announced Monday to help them out. The $250 million fund the company set up to reimburse hosts for cancelled reservations will only cover a portion of lost revenue, and some property managers may see no benefit at all. The separate […]
Dua Lipa Is Social Distancing in a ‘Random Airbnb’ with Anwar Hadid: ‘We’re Used to Making Anywhere a Home’
Dua Lipa is social distancing in “a random Airbnb” with boyfriend Anwar Hadid. The “Don’t Start Now” singer revealed the status of her central London quarantine in an interview with Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, but added it’s “all good”. “Both my boyfriend and I are quite used to making anywhere a home. We travel […]
The Best Fashion Deals This Week Include 60% Off Meghan Markle’s Denim Shirtdress
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Coronavirus: Are 3D printers the Silicon Valley solution to shortage of hospital supplies?
As they brace for a surge in coronavirus patients, Bay Area hospitals are turning to Silicon Valley in a bid to stock up on badly needed protective gear for doctors and nurses. The nonprofit Maker Nexus in Sunnyvale was abuzz on Wednesday, as a laser cutter spit out sheets of plastic and a row of […]
Coronavirus Q&A: How the Bay Area’s extended stay-at-home order changes the rules
This week’s extension of the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order added new clarifications and restrictions to the mix. Here’s what you need to know about the new order — signed by Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties and in effect until May 3 — that replaces the previous order that […]
Michael Bennet wants you to wear a homemade mask
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is urging Americans to wear homemade masks to help fight the spread of coronavirus, a do-it-yourself option he wants federal health officials to begin encouraging. “I know from my own personal experience it is awkward to walk around wearing a mask when everyone else is not wearing one and I think […]
Coronavirus: Source says national stockpile is about empty
By Kristen Holmes | CNN The Strategic National Stockpile is deploying the last round of shipments in its inventory, depleting the bulk of its protective gear, according to a source familiar with the matter. The official added that the stockpile was never meant to serve as the only source of protective gear for the entire […]
The CDC Might Be Changing Their Minds About Face Masks
Earlier this year, when coronavirus was just beginning to emerge as a serious health threat, we started hearing a lot about face masks. Specifically, how they were selling out — and why they shouldn’t be. We were told that healthy people didn’t need to wear face masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said […]