Universal bumping next 'Minions' movie, 'Sing 2', and adaptation of 'Wicked' amid COVID-19 concerns
Universal Pictures(LOS ANGELES) — Universal Studios, among the first to move its newer films to streaming in the wake of coronavirus-related closures, has announced the pandemic has caused the delay of three more of its projects. The
If concerned about 'false negative' coronavirus test, self-quarantine anyway: Experts
Tero Vesalainen(NEW ORLEANS) — When New Orleans freelance writer Sarah Netter first started coughing and showing a fever, her thoughts gravitated to the coronavirus outbreak that was starting to gain a foothold in the United States. When
NYC map shows which neighborhoods have been hit hardest by coronavirus
New York City Health Department(NEW YORK) — New York City’s Health Department has released a detailed map of the city’s coronavirus cases, broken down by zip code. The map uses data from up until March 31, when
In coronavirus pandemic, authoritarians around the world see opportunity to crack down
oonal/iStock(LONDON) — Victor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, was granted extraordinary powers by his nation’s government this week. By 137 votes to 53, lawmakers in the Hungarian parliament voted to give Orban’s government the power to
Haircare brand providing $1 million to support small businesses affected by COVID-19
Jason Carter Rinaldi/Getty Images for SheaMoisture(NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus pandemic has left many small businesses searching for financial relief, and haircare brand SheaMoisture has stepped up with a generous grant. On Monday, the brand posted
Coronavirus government response updates: New death projections raise pressure on Trump to call for nationwide restrictions
Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump and his top health officials warned Americans to brace for a “very painful” few weeks ahead as they delivered their projection Tuesday that between 100,000 and
Brazilian governors reject president's calls to end coronavirus quarantine
narvikk/iStock(BRASILIA, Brazil) — Governors responsible for more than 200 million Brazilian citizens have refused to relax social distances measures despite the insistence of the country’s president amid the outbreak of novel coronavirus. Rejecting the recommendations of international
Larry David, the king of social distancing, urges “idiots” to “stay home and watch TV”
John P. Johnson/courtesy of HBO(LOS ANGELES) — If you’re familiar with Larry David from Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm, you’ll know he’s been advocating social distancing even before it became potentially lifesaving defense against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Bernie Sanders says people shouldn't 'have to worry' about health care amid coronavirus
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined the hosts of ABC’s The View remotely on Wednesday, as the novel coronavirus and related “stay at home” orders cripple much of the nation, saying amid the crisis,
Trump backs Americans covering faces as task force debates mask guidelines
Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks(WASHINGTON) — As the White House coronavirus task force continues to debate whether to officially revise the Center for Disease Control guidelines on wearing masks, President Donald Trump now has informally