Despite coronavirus concerns, EPA declines to pursue stricter limits on air pollution
Skyhobo/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Despite concerns about a link to more severe novel coronavirus cases, the Environmental Protection Agency will not move strengthen requirements on tiny airborne particles of pollution linked to respiratory and cardiovascular illness, saying the current
Obama plans to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden for Democratic presidential nomination
Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Former President Barack Obama plans to endorse his former vice president, Joe Biden, in a video message set for release Tuesday, according to sources close to both men. A senior advisor to
Coronavirus economic updates: IMF predicts the worst recession since the Great Depression
tumsasedgars/iStock(NEW YORK) — The coronavirus pandemic has quickly evolved from a health care crisis to a financial one, shuttering businesses, upending industries and sending financial markets reeling. Here’s the latest news on how the COVID-19 crisis is
40 veterans have died at Massachusetts Holyoke veterans' home facing 2 investigations
oonal/iStock(HOLYOKE, Mass.) — The number of veterans who have died at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, during the novel coronavirus pandemic has jumped to 40, according to state officials. Of the 40 veteran residents who have
How isolation during coronavirus can impact those recovering from addiction
Prostock-Studio/iStock(NEW YORK) — Staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic can be filled with carefree moments like quarantinis and virtual happy hours. But, it can also mean troubling temptations for those recovering from addiction like blogger and
Vanessa Bryant says Kobe wanted to use retirement to 'make up for lost time'
Rob Carr/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — To mark Mamba Day, the fourth anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game, his widow, Vanessa Bryant, shared footage of his final moments on the court. In her caption, Vanessa Bryant reflected
Lionsgate launching 'A Night at the Movies,' hosted by Jamie Lee Curtis, on YouTube
ABC Image Group(LOS ANGELES) — For those of us locked inside, Lionsgate is launching A Night at the Movies, a series of free films hosted by Jamie Lee Curtis and featuring celebrity guests, all streaming live on YouTube. With
John Krasinski, David Ortiz team up to surprise Boston-based COVID-19 team
Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — In the latest installment of his homemade news show, “Some Good News,” John Krasinski showed some big-time appreciation for his hometown heroes, the members of Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital’s
Children may be at an increased risk for abuse and neglect in quarantine: Experts
AHMET YARALI/iStock(NEW YORK) — As more children across the nation are now forced to stay home due to strict quarantine regulations, the risk of physical abuse is greater, some experts say. Sophie Phillips, chief executive officer of
Head lice drug emerges as potential coronavirus treatment, studies show
KevinDyer/iStock(NEW YORK) — From a century-old blood plasma therapy to an anti-malarial drug called hydroxychloroquine, the scientific community is exploring new ways to leverage existing treatments in the fight against the novel coronavirus. The latest surprising lead