Severe weather, flooding rain moves east and historic Southwest heat wave continues
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — In the last 24 hours, there were more than 240 damaging storm reports from Texas to Illinois. These storms also produced a tornado north of New Orleans and
How accurate is US COVID-19 death count? Some experts say off by 'tens of thousands'
jarun011/iStockBy DR. MARK ABDELMALEK, CHRIS FRANCESCANI and KAITLYN FOLMER, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The novel coronavirus has already claimed the lives of more than 58,000 Americans. But experts fear that number could be far higher at
Stars of Hulu's 'Normal People' talk pressure of adapting Sally Rooney's beloved book
Hulu(NEW YORK) — Looking for a book to read and a show to binge while in quarantine? Normal People has you covered on both fronts. The beloved 2018 Sally Rooney novel — even former President Barack Obama is a fan — has been adapted
COVID theater shut-downs lead to Oscars changes
ABC TV/AMPAS(LOS ANGELES) — The Oscars are changing up the rules in light of COVID-19’s effect on the movie industry. For this year only, due the closure of movie theaters across the country, streamed films will be
US first-quarter GDP contracts 4.8% in coronavirus crisis, ending record expansion
imagedepotpro/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. economy shrank 4.8% in the first quarter of 2020, ending a record streak of expansion, according to a preliminary estimate released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday. The real
The impact of COVID-19 on infant and child health care, beyond missed vaccinations
Yana Tatevosian/iStockBy DR. CHLOE E. NUNNELEY, ABC News(NEW YORK) — Families are keeping children safe at home by heeding warnings to stay inside during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in spite of parents’ best intentions, strict adherence to
You can donate your graduation gown to be used as PPE during coronavirus pandemic
Courtesy Gowns4GoodBy KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Across the country, health care workers are in need of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect them in the fight against COVID-19, the respiratory infection caused by the
Luxury hotels, real estate investment trusts benefited from PPP loans
undefined undefined/iStockBy SHANNON K. CRAWFORD, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Ritz-Carlton on Peachtree Street in Atlanta’s downtown boasts well-appointed suites with skyline views, chic amenities and a cocktail bar that slings $17 juleps. Before the coronavirus
Mattel honors workers leading fight against COVID-19 with #ThankYouHeroes collection
MattelBy SHANNON MCLELLAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Mattel is honoring essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight with a special edition #ThankYouHeroes collection from Fisher-Price. The collection will include 16 different figures that
How to plan, postpone or cancel a wedding during coronavirus pandemic
davidf/iStockBy JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As engaged couples prepare to star in their own fairytale wedding story, the coronavirus pandemic is an unforeseen plot twist. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends