John Roberts shatters expectations for the Supreme … (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts has shattered societal and political expectations of the conservative Supreme Court and thrust it — and his stewardship — to the center of the national scene. In a series of striking moves on immigration, LGBTQ rights and abortion, Roberts has established himself as one of the most influential figures in […]
More young people across the South are testing positive … (CNN) — Officials in states across the South are warning that more young people are testing positive for coronavirus. The shifts in demographics have been recorded in parts of Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas and other states — many of which were some of the first to reopen. And while some officials have pointed to more […]
Over 1.5 billion people around the globe asked to … The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world’s population — were urged or ordered to stay home Monday to try to blunt the spread of the coronavirus.
ER doctor loses custody of daughter because of coronavirus … (CNN) — An emergency room doctor in Miami, Florida, has temporarily lost custody of her 4-year-old daughter while she treats patients during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Theresa Greene said she was appealing the emergency order that granted her ex-husband full custody of their daughter. “I think it’s not fair, it’s cruel to ask me to choose […]
This is the most dangerous place in the grocery store The cash register has emerged as the most dangerous place in the store, according to public health and worker safety experts.
Chiefs fan scores free Super Bowl tickets for being … A UPS driver from Grain Valley is going to the Super Bowl in Miami. But he didn’t buy the tickets. He earned them.
More countries welcoming US tourists While most US travelers are staying close to home, preferring short-distance car trips to international air travel, some voyagers won’t let a global pandemic curb their travel plans. And there are still a handful of options.
Flu and coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different … Is it the flu, a cold or the new coronavirus? Patients and doctors alike are parsing signs of illness to figure out who needs what tests or care and how worried they should be.
Seven sunscreen chemicals enter bloodstream after … After a single application, a total of seven chemicals commonly found in sunscreens can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that exceed safety thresholds, according to studies by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, an arm of the US Food and Drug Administration.
Social distancing appears to be slowing the spread … (CNN) — The two top infectious disease experts on the White House coronavirus task force think social distancing measures appear to be helping but reminded Americans they are going to have a significant effect on how many people in the Unites States die. “It’s communities that will do this. There’s no magic bullet (for Covid-19), there’s no […]
Worried about coronavirus? If your loved one is over … The novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but it’s older adults — ages 60 and up — who are more likely to get seriously sick from it.