Mourners applaud during funeral procession for doctor who lost life to COVID-19
Mourners gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Al-Dubbaisi, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Mourners gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Al-Dubbaisi, who died after contracting COVID-19.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 70,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
World Asthma Day: Research underway on how those with respiratory condition affected by COVID-19
There are more than 24 million people who have asthma in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There are more than 24 million people who have asthma in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11 with controlled capacity
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
Dallas salon owner gets 7 days in jail for reopening in defiance of countywide restrictions
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
Texas hair salons, barbershops, nail/tanning salons to reopen May 8; gyms on May 18
Gov. Greg Abbott announces plans to reopen hair salons, barbershops, nail salons and gyms over the next few weeks.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces plans to reopen hair salons, barbershops, nail salons and gyms over the next few weeks.
FDNY paramedic in month-long coronavirus coma has woken up, union says
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Texas hair salons, barbershops, nail/tanning salons to reopen May 8; gyms on May 18
“This allows these types of businesses to open up, but it doesn’t require them to do so,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “Every owner of every salon should use their own best judgement.”
“This allows these types of businesses to open up, but it doesn’t require them to do so,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “Every owner of every salon should use their own best judgement.”
Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
Houston inventor creates 'The Deflector' shield for salon safety
Through a week of trial and error, he created the Deflector to act as an acrylic shield between stylists and their clients, allowing them to cut hair or apply chemical treatments or color. It’s fully adjustable and able to rotate with the stylist’s needs.
Through a week of trial and error, he created the Deflector to act as an acrylic shield between stylists and their clients, allowing them to cut hair or apply chemical treatments or color. It’s fully adjustable and able to rotate with the stylist’s needs.
Breaking down immune-boosting foods to help fight illnesses
While shelter-in-place orders and proper hygiene and sanitation can lower your chances of getting COVID-19, there are other ways to protect yourself. You can boost your immune system to help fight off illness. Adding certain foods and supplements can do that. Your chances of fighting off the virus are greater is you are healthier.
While shelter-in-place orders and proper hygiene and sanitation can lower your chances of getting COVID-19, there are other ways to protect yourself. You can boost your immune system to help fight off illness. Adding certain foods and supplements can do that. Your chances of fighting off the virus are greater is you are healthier.
In coronavirus economy, here's how to pay off credit card debt
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Circuit of the Americas to open track Sunday for food drive benefiting Central Texas Food Bank
COTA will be collecting donations from noon to 5 p.m. and allowing guests an opportunity to take a drive on the 3.4-mile track.
COTA will be collecting donations from noon to 5 p.m. and allowing guests an opportunity to take a drive on the 3.4-mile track.
#GivingTuesdayNow rallies people to do good amid COVID-19 pandemic — here’s how you can help
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global effort to create unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global effort to create unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dunkin' restaurants in Austin offering healthcare workers free coffee and donut on May 6
Healthcare workers can get a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free donut. No purchase is necessary.
Healthcare workers can get a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free donut. No purchase is necessary.
Man charged with assault and battery for wiping nose on Michigan Dollar Tree employee's shirt
A 68-year-old man is facing assault and battery charges in Oakland County after police said he used a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his face when she told him he needed to wear a mask.
A 68-year-old man is facing assault and battery charges in Oakland County after police said he used a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his face when she told him he needed to wear a mask.
Retired police chief says he's blessed to be alive after recovering from COVID-19
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.