Study speculates mixed-age weekend hangouts may increase COVID-19 deaths
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
Stocks retreat as Trump preps social media and China crackdowns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
Premier League plans June 17 restart after 100-day shutdown
The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.
The two matches set for Wednesday, June 17, are both make-up games from previous rounds. The full 30th round of games are set to be contested the following weekend.
PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean.
Stocks pare gains fueled by America's reopening
U.S. equity markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S. states continued with their plans to reopen America.
U.S. equity markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S. states continued with their plans to reopen America.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.
EU proposes 750 billion-euro coronavirus recovery fund
The European Union proposed Wednesday a 750 billion-euro ($825 billion) recovery fund.
The European Union proposed Wednesday a 750 billion-euro ($825 billion) recovery fund.
Nail-biting video shows boy’s close encounter with brown bear during hike in Italian mountains
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
3 boys let black widow bite them in hopes of turning into Spider-Man
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.
Stocks soar on reopening optimism
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
‘Vroom, vroom!’: Grandma with dementia fulfills her need for speed after months of isolation
“She never learned to drive, but has recently discovered a passion for driving fast,” her son said.
“She never learned to drive, but has recently discovered a passion for driving fast,” her son said.
US company trials coronavirus vaccine candidate in Australia
A U.S. biotechnology company has begun injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.
A U.S. biotechnology company has begun injecting a coronavirus vaccine candidate into people in Australia with hopes of releasing a proven vaccine this year.
UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study.
Man uses toy car to deliver cakes to neighbors amid COVID-19 quarantine
One man in the U.K. decided to dust off his kids' old toy car to deliver cakes to neighbors at a safe distance during VE Day.
One man in the U.K. decided to dust off his kids' old toy car to deliver cakes to neighbors at a safe distance during VE Day.
Alligator rumored to have been Hitler's dies in Russia
An alligator that many people believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo.
An alligator that many people believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo.
Newly released footage gives last-known glimpse of extinct Tasmanian tiger
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Newly released footage shows the last-known view of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
Like brand new: Woman cleans dirty tea kettle using Coca-Cola
A woman uses Coca-Cola to clean a very dirty tea kettle and returns it to like-new condition.
A woman uses Coca-Cola to clean a very dirty tea kettle and returns it to like-new condition.
Video captures ‘surreal’ fireball streaking across Australian night sky
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
Teen embraces grandma for first time in over 2 months through plastic sheet amid COVID-19 quarantine
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.
A 13-year-old Irish boy created a hugging device from household items in order to embrace his grandma who has been in isolation for over two months.