Ortho Neuro disorders

Doctors says preparedness varies by city and state — many of which are facing budget crises — and a patchwork approach won't yield nationwide success. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xmPZrm

Fortnite's historic Travis Scott concert could be a new normal for music stars

As many artists have already shown, there’s still an opportunity to connect with fans — as long as you’re willing to try something new and perhaps be a little vulnerable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WdGHqa

What we know about COVID-19 and kids

The vast majority of coronavirus cases in children are mild. But for some, a dangerous complication can emerge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d1tVBR

Is your state reopening tomorrow? See the breakdown of each state's stay-at-home order

A state-by-state list of reopening plans across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aUig6p

Astronaut Jessica Meir's return to Earth has been far from ordinary

As the whole world was affected by the pandemic, "only three of us who were in space at the time weren't," Meir said. "That was really difficult to comprehend." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WezV3p

Some districts ending school year early over distance learning challenges

"I heard complaints from teachers that they were trying to teach their students, they were trying to help their own children and manage the home," said a school superintendent in Georgia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c4UQNf

Industry exec: White House plan to send a week's worth of PPE to nursing homes is not enough

One industry exec said the 7 million masks FEMA is sending means only 7.7 for each staff member. "We need more from the federal government." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d29Tao

NYC to suspend subway overnight

The decision to scale back the hours of the country's largest subway system comes amid reports about a growing homeless population on the trains. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aT5JAj

Apple is making it easier to unlock your iPhone since everyone's wearing masks now

All you need to do is swipe up if you’re wearing a mask, and you’ll skip the Face ID display and enter in a code instead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aPQEiD

Thousands of cruise ship crew members remain out at sea

"Everyone's got cabin fever. We've been confined to our cabins now for two weeks," said Seabourn Cruise Line employee Ryan Driscoll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c4ULZX

The U.K. bought 250 ventilators from China. Doctors warn they could kill.

Exclusive: "We believe that if used, significant patient harm, including death, is likely," British doctors said in a letter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YnV7Xd

'Survival': Tenants, landlords brace for largest rent strike in decades

"If banks are getting bailed out and corporations are getting bailed out, why aren't poor people getting bailed out?" one activist asked. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WharSO

No arrests after black man shot dead while jogging

Ahmaud Arbery's mother says she feels "very discouraged" by the investigation into her son's death. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f9tJCf

China says it 'expelled' U.S. Navy vessel from South China Sea

"The provocative actions of the United States seriously violated relevant international law norms," a spokesman for China's military said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yYADtL

'Drag Race' stars sashay through Trump country in HBO series

Eureka O’Hara, Shangela and Bob the Drag Queen descend upon America’s heartland in the HBO documentary series “We’re Here.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aRnJuS

Newly engaged lesbian couple missing in North Carolina

Stephanie Mayorga, 27, and Paige Escalera, 25, disappeared in mid-April under "suspicious" circumstances, according to the Wilmington Police Department. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YnV7GH

16 gifts for a smarter home

From the bedroom to the entryway, we found smart home gifts for every corner of the house. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zNbZwv

Farmworkers sue Washington state over coronavirus protections

"If they go to the hospital, they’re going to be getting these hospital bills that they’re not going to be able to pay for,” a labor organizer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yf3w4L

CDC: Coronavirus a leading cause of death in some states

Some of the excess deaths may have been people with heart problems or other conditions who didn't go to the hospital because of COVID-19 fears. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KSa0Jm

Industry exec: White House plan to send a week's worth of PPE to nursing homes is not enough

One industry exec said the 7 million masks FEMA is sending means only 7.7 for each staff member. "We need more from the federal government." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3d29Tao

Trump says Biden "should respond" to sexual assault allegation

President Trump Thursday said he thinks former Vice President Joe Biden should respond to a claim from a former staffer that he assaulted her in 1993 even as he cast doubt on the veracity of the allegation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aU1moz

SpaceX, Blue Origin land contracts to build NASA's astronaut moon lander

The two companies, plus the space firm Dynetics, will share $967 million from the space agency. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bVm7Bt

Coronavirus could make the iconic department store a relic of the past

Even when the economy opens back up, retailers will likely have to discount their inventories to clear space for new merchandise — further depressing their revenue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aShvdZ

White House diverges from health experts over what's to come

The president and his top aides are contending with public health officials who paint a less optimistic picture of a return to life as Americans knew it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WcdNqs

It's been 2 months since the first U.S. coronavirus death. Here's a look at some of the lives lost.

It’s been two months since the first U.S. coronavirus death. Here’s a look at some of the lives lost. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bRmIEd

'Dangerous & disrespectful': Doctors tear into Pence's mask-less hospital visit

"So much of public health and leadership is about optics," Dr. Vin Gupta said. "All he did was weaken the messaging and the strength behind it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SlrhPl

'Clear-cut' evidence coronavirus drug remdesivir works, Fauci says

Despite conflicting reports over the success of remdesivir, the NIH's Dr. Anthony Fauci says there's proof the drug can block the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SALMYL

University of Miami professor resigns after reportedly sharing porn bookmark on Zoom

Business lecturer John Peng Zhang is no longer employed by the school, which said it "aggressively investigates all complaints of inappropriate behavior." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zIR4L3

TSA says 500 of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19

Air travel in the U.S. has cratered because of the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aK0bI1

Class action suit aims to free all transgender ICE detainees

As hundreds of coronavirus cases are reported at U.S. immigration facilities, the suit calls for the release of dozens of trans migrants from what it calls ICE “death traps.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35izrgO

Mother of Chicago man who threw house party says she's horrified by viral video

The woman, a first responder, told NBC Chicago that her 26-year-old son threw the party while she was on a 24-hour shift. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f5vEIj

First drugs, then oil, now Mexican cartels turn to human trafficking

“A lot of criminal groups are mutating,” says Santigo Nieto, head of Mexico’s financial intelligence unit. Sex trafficking may the country's third-largest criminal activity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Wawvyv

Meghan Markle mentored young woman for internship in video call

"All the positivity I just want to send your way to make sure you get on the other side of this," the Duchess of Sussex said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bQfq3x

Food truck owners shift to serving free meals to workers

“I wanted to do my part in this crisis,” one food truck owner said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bL4K6i

Is the Federal Reserve helping Main Street or Wall Street?

The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to keep interest rates at current levels, while noting that the coronavirus pandemic will continue to weigh heavily on the economy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VPIKS4

Top Senate campaign groups announce biggest early investment in North Carolina, Arizona, Iowa

Now that the Senate campaign committees and top super PACs have released their initial investments, we can see where they believe their early money may go the furthest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zLCLpb

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland arrested in South Carolina

Breeland faces charges of marijuana possession, open containers of alcohol in a vehicle and resisting arrest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2WdLDer

Dutch teens sail home across the Atlantic due to coronavirus travel restrictions

"We had been making jokes like, 'Oh, we can always cross the Atlantic if necessary.' ... Then it became a reality," said Isabella van den Hout, 16. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KLl774

Navy delays possible reinstatement of captain who raised coronavirus concerns

Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of his command of the USS Roosevelt after the leak of a letter to Navy leadership detailing his concerns about a coronavirus outbreak on the ship. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yf0HAy

Hidden lesbian romance brought to light in 'A Secret Love' on Netflix

Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel kept their relationship hidden for over 60 years, finally deciding to live openly in the final chapter of their love story. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yi02sY

Lawsuit against Trump admin challenges denial of stimulus checks for those married to noncitizens

Analysis: Can the federal government make the claim based on "alienage"? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bKy5Oh

Black woman 'not a must' for Biden VP, Clyburn says

As pressure grows for the apparent Democratic nominee to pick a black woman for the 2020 ticket, one of his key supporters says "that is not a must." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sl8SSM

NCAA takes step toward college athletes' profiting from endorsements, social media

“Allowing promotions and third-party endorsements is uncharted territory," the NCAA board governor said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f31pkZ

3 children in the U.S. with coronavirus developed rare inflammatory condition

European experts had warned of possible link between Kawasaki disease and COVID-19 in young children. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bPW3aZ

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes Cuba's Guantanamo province

The tremblor was at a depth of around 5 miles, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Yp0upr

Black barber shops and salons: Safe havens for cultural chats

"A salon is truly a meeting place. People come and get balanced. They hear news, talk politics, and gossip. They talk to you about everything.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YgBNv1

Pence, ignoring Mayo Clinic policy, tours coronavirus testing facility without a mask

Pence defended his actions afterward, saying he didn't need a mask because he is "tested for the coronavirus on a regular basis." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35lLJVO

Trump to order meat processing plants to stay open

"We're going to sign an executive order today, I believe, and that will solve any liability problems," the president said Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KKoVWi

I never thought I'd be the guy bingeing HGTV reruns. But quarantine changes you.

This could be the social isolation talking, but while we’re stuck in our own homes maybe it’s not so crazy finding comfort watching other people optimistically create theirs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aMQpFl

No state has met 14-day drop in cases for reopening

Diagnostic tests and contact tracing remain key to controlling the pandemic, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zG66RJ

Hotline helps coronavirus doctors in distress

The psychological toll many doctors face on the front lines of the coronavirus fight came into tragic focus when Dr. Lorna Breen died by suicide. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KKtu2N

Which companies are returning their PPP loan? Here's the list.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said companies receiving loans over $2 million would be audited, and warned of potential criminal liability. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SeNuyM

Roy Horn, of Siegfried and Roy, tests positive for coronavirus

A spokesperson for the retired entertainer said that Horn is responding well to treatment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3f052Iq

Reversing course, House won't return to D.C. next week because of coronavirus threat

"We made a judgment that we will not come back next week," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said in a phone call with reporters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y8pSF4

Fauci says coronavirus-like outbreak is 'what keeps me up at night'

“Everyone is at risk,” the nation's top infectious disease expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yPQXgc

Oscars to allow eligibility for streaming-only films during coronavirus pandemic

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made clear the change was temporary as movie theaters remain closed due to public health concerns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VMK9ZV

Pug tests positive for coronavirus, may be first for dog in U.S.

The dog, Winston, is experiencing mild symptoms, his owner said. "There was one day when he didn't want to eat his breakfast, and if you know pugs, you know they love to eat." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aNNRqq

Baltimore Orioles star Trey Mancini reveals stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis

The 28-year-old right fielder said in a personal essay that the diagnosis was a shock because he didn't have symptoms typically associated with the disease. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VM6gzy

Alaska school removes 'The Great Gatsby' from curriculum for 'controversial' content

Bookstores are now fielding requests for works removed from Mat-Su Borough School District classrooms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2YeGfdR

Trump says he knows how North Korea's Kim is doing, 'relatively speaking'

Speculation over Kim's health spiraled after he missed an important celebration earlier this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VNlQLj

Pentagon releases video of 'unidentified aerial phenomena'

The Navy videos were taken in November 2004 and January 2015. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SkJNYm

Bones found in rural Ohio identified as Cheryl Coker

Bones found in rural Greene County, Ohio have been identified as Cheryl Coker. Cheryl has been missing since October 2018, from her home in Riverside, Ohio. The Riverside Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35drYQ4

Thousands of health care workers demand investigation of hospitals' coronavirus response

The American Federation of Teachers filed 40 complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2W8wNWH

No cleaning supplies, no health insurance: California child care workers' quandary

“Trying to maintain everything sanitized, clean and safe for everyone involved has been a huge challenge and even scary,” a child care worker said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yXbbob

Olivia Munn: Bryan Singer M.I.A. with 'thyroid issue' during 'X-Men: Apocalypse' filming

Munn appeared as the mutant Psylocke in the 2016 movie directed by Singer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VKncGv

Which phone case is best for your smartphone?

From wallet phone cases to ones with a built-in battery, here are some smartphone case options to help you protect that pricey smartphone. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VM2uX5

In Latin America, pandemic leaves household maids with no safety net

“They only paid me the last week of work," said a maid who had worked for a Mexico City family for 7 years and was suddenly let go. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xi0nRb

What is antigen testing? How a new test could help track the coronavirus outbreak

Cities and states across the United States are looking to expand coronavirus testing as part of efforts to emerge from lockdowns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SgRUoG

Anti-lockdown activist stuck inside with coronavirus

Audrey Whitlock, a moderator on the Facebook page "Reopen NC," missed the group's first two rallies after testing positive for COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VMPgcg

Antibody tests can't say who's immune to COVID-19. They can say who's at risk.

By showing how many people haven’t been infected, the tests provide a picture of who remains vulnerable to the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eYlCZt

Supreme Court dodges N.Y. firearms case in defeat for gun rights advocates

The ordinance at issue said residents with the proper permits could take handguns outside their homes to city shooting ranges under certain conditions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cKRJtE

Supreme Court rules Congress must pay Obamacare insurers

The government had insisted it had no obligation to pay — which one lawyer said was "a massive government bait and switch." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7UoJP

Barr directs prosecutors to look for state and local stay-home orders that go too far

The AG said he was concerned about directives that could be "violating the constitutional rights and civil liberties of individual citizens." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KETxZ8

Trump pushes advisers to get U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, citing coronavirus

Trump complains almost daily that U.S. troops are still in Afghanistan and are now vulnerable to the pandemic, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cU2KJi

Journalism is under attack from coronavirus and Trump. But we're winning.

At this dark hour, Americans are scared. They're hungry for accurate information and the unvarnished truth. Now, and in all the days to come, journalists will be there. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yRpPNH

E.R. doc on COVID-19 'front lines' died by suicide

Dr. Lorna Breen was a "hero who brought the highest ideals of medicine to the challenging front lines of the emergency department," the hospital said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eZpCZq

S. Korea is leading the pack in its coronavirus response. The price? A new way of life.

Hand sanitizer for voters, students studying videos at home: The government has dubbed life post-COVID-19 an “everyday quarantine.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2W1barr

Nursing home industry pushes for legal immunity during COVID-19 emergency

As the death toll climbs, the nursing home industry is asking states for immunity from lawsuits for owners and employees of the nation's 15,600 facilities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bIIRVp

L.A. Lakers return $4.6M in federal relief aid

The Lakers, one of the most profitable franchises in the league, secured aid through the government's Paycheck Protection Program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aHfv8n

California men arrested in alleged coronavirus scam, peddling millions of nonexistent masks

Donald Allen and Manuel Revolorio face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/359QVMg

Two missing Maryland women with ties to murder suspects believed to be together and in danger

Heather Grogg and Danielle Tyler were last seen in Carroll County, Maryland on April 6, 2020. Authorities believe they are together and believe them to be in critical danger. Heather and Danielle both have ties to three men who were recently arrested in connection to the murder of a Maryland man on March 18. The Maryland State Police and FBI Pittsburgh are investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KDEsXV

Chicago mayor blasts video of 'reckless and utterly unacceptable' house party

City Hall asks residents to report people gathering in groups, not staying at home, not observing social distancing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eWFc8f

Mindy Kaling tackles Desi American teenhood in new Netflix series

"How has this not happened already?" Maitreyi Ramakrishnan said. "It's not, you know, some small group of people. For me, being Tamil, we're all over the world." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SfqvU5

L.A. Lakers qualified for an emergency PPP loan — why didn't nonprofits?

Not only are nonprofits being skipped over by coronavirus-related aid, they have had to cancel valuable fundraising events because of social distancing lockdowns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yKSnsv

This nonprofit certifies eco-friendly brands

Looking to shop for eco-friendly products? Climate Neutral certifies brands to help you navigate the best ones — and help reduce environmental impact. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xV3xLd

AOC, Dems urge Pelosi not to forget Puerto Rico in coronavirus stimulus package

Reps. Nydia Velázquez, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and nine other lawmakers urge House leadership to "guarantee that Puerto Rico is treated equally to the states." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/359TgH7

Julián Castro: Latinos grapple with 'the worst of all worlds' amid coronavirus pandemic

Latinos are on the front lines as farm workers, nurses and restaurant workers—but the crisis has also decimated small business owners. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yRJUnq

'Extremely disappointing' and 'entirely predictable' — slowdowns and lockouts plague second round of PPP

Some of the nation's larger banks had more than 1 million applications for over $100 billion ready to go by 10:30 a.m., all backlog from the first round of applicants. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bKY6Nh

Resettled Cambodian refugees still vulnerable to deportation

As the U.S. commemorates the 45th anniversary of the refugee group's arrival, Southeast Asian American refugees still face hardships. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eW5FTt

Have you been mistakenly accused of not social distancing because of apparent stereotyping? Share your experience

What is it like when you go for a walk? We want to hear from you. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xWKJey

Inside an 'army' of COVID-19 contact tracers in Massachusetts

"Every call is a chance to halt the virus in its tracks," said one worker on the virtual front lines of the state's effort to curb the spread of the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aG0nYL

Bloomberg to pay laid-off staffers' health care through November amid lawsuits, public pressure

Mike Bloomberg is agreeing to pay for health care through November for the more than 2,000 campaign staffers he laid off after suspending his presidential bid as he faces public pressure and multiple lawsuits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zu3xlw

At the extremes of the Earth, scientists stymied by coronavirus concerns

Most experts anticipate that coronavirus precautions could be necessary for many months, and many scientists also expect that their work could be disrupted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VWg09g

WHO warns there's no evidence of coronavirus immunity as global death toll reaches 200,000

"Only time will tell us what type of immunity you have," said Joseph Fair, a virologist and NBC News science contributor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eVdkS7

Texas mayor apologizes after violating stay-at-home order to go to nail salon

Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office and the state's licensing and regulation department are investigating after Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames was seen at the salon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/359mN3N

El Paso Walmart shooting victim dies, raising death toll to 23

A hospital official said Guillermo "Memo" Garcia died after a nine-month fight. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zqUyl4

Home of 'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson struck by gunfire

"They were just spraying bullets across my property," Robertson told a local newspaper. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ePwE30

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman to return to racing following fiery crash

"I'm excited to be healthy and at some point get back in the race car when the world starts turning again," Newman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VXRogk

Doctor prevented from seeing kids after husband said she posed coronavirus threat

A growing number of medical workers have been temporarily separated from their children after former partners raised concerns about exposure to the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y4FXGp

Drinking bleach will not cure coronavirus. Here's what it could do instead.

As an emergency physician and medical toxicologist, believe me when I say there is no need to test this hypothesis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S9itfy

As Dr. Fauci, Brad Pitt diagnoses Trump on 'SNL'

"Miracles shouldn't be plan A." Brad Pitt's Anthony Fauci says of President Trump's coronavirus response. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/355wlg6

Louisiana pastor, while on house arrest, again defies coronavirus order with church service

Life Tabernacle Church pastor Tony Spell admitted violating Louisiana's mandate to avoid large gatherings by hosting hundreds of worshippers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/356yeZK

'Outrageous,' 'irresponsible': Governors slam McConnell over bankruptcy comments

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, the Republican chairman of the National Governors Association, said he thought McConnell "probably would regret making that comment." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xaxkiq

California heat wave draws large crowds to beaches despite stay-at-home order

"We've had very good compliance," a lifeguard said. "People are spreading out." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cKZcZu

The Zoom shiva: Jewish funerals and mourning in the age of COVID

Social distancing is at odds with Jewish rules about burial and grieving, including the ritual of sitting shiva. Rabbis and families are getting creative. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/355wdx8

Rolling Stones coronavirus lockdown single 'Living in a Ghost Town' hits No. 1 on iTunes

The song was originally written last year, but adjusted to reflect life during the pandemic, according to the frontman Mick Jagger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2y4DBN9

Five counties tell of coronavirus future

Data Download is checking in with the five communities in our County-to-County project, places we are watching the 2020 campaign unfold. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VJafNv

Critics say police target minorities more than white protesters over social distancing

Stay-at-home demonstrators in California are often tolerated by authorities, they claim. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cSv3Ye

As restaurants stay closed, chefs still cooking — for health care workers

Volunteer efforts in Denver and other cities aim to keep eateries in business while supporting frontline workers with fresh meals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cPiflt

Exonerated man freed from prison, now in hotel quarantine: 'I could watch Netflix!'

Kevin Harrington has had a "beautiful" time quarantining at a Michigan hotel after a 17-year battle to overturn his murder conviction came to an end last week. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7JQu1

Spanish flu-era diaries give Ohio family hope

“While a global pandemic shuttering schools and businesses feels like new territory, many of our families still bear the scars of the 1918 influenza pandemic,” Amy Patterson says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y9Gmrg

California heat wave draws large crowds to beaches despite stay-at-home order

"We've had very good compliance," a lifeguard said. "People are spreading out." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cKZcZu

California can check backgrounds of ammunition buyers for now, court rules

The appeals court decision pauses a lower court ruling that overturned the background checks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bJoFCO

Dad, 32, writes heart-wrenching note to wife, kids before dying of coronavirus

"I love you guys with all my heart and you’ve given me the best life I could have ever asked for," Jonathan Coelho wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cSuZaW

White House considering scaling back Trump's daily coronavirus briefings in coming weeks

Talk of cutting down the president’s daily briefings heated up after he suggested injecting disinfectant as a potential virus treatment, but the decision ultimately rests with him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cNvzXE

Elective surgeries set to resume, with complications and concerns

As states gauge whether to allow elective surgeries, hospitals face the difficult task of balancing patients' needs with safety and equipment requirements. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KB22EA

Texas mayor apologizes after violating stay-at-home order to go to nail salon

Detroit health care worker dies after being denied coronavirus test 4 times, daughter says

Kaila Corrothers said that when she thinks of her mother, Deborah Gatewood, there is one thought that lingers: "This did not have to happen this way." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/353dNx0

Washington won't fix design flaws in small-business loan program

Analysis: It's easier to complain about businesses than write better rules. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aF2A70

White House considering scaling back Trump's daily coronavirus briefings in coming weeks

What are 'quarandreams' and why you're experiencing them

Job fears, mental turmoil and physical separation are causing many to experience vivid 'quarandreams.' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S9ShRM

Five coronavirus survivors detail despair, recovery

The survivors of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, spoke about their struggles in the hospital, days on ventilators and eventually learning they had recovered. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yOuy2H

Dad, 32, writes heart-wrenching note to wife, kids before dying of coronavirus

"I love you guys with all my heart and you’ve given me the best life I could have ever asked for," Jonathan Coelho wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VCpMyj

Meghan Markle is losing her bitter war against the tabloids. Here's why.

The reasons why the tabloid papers are no longer as powerful — falling circulations and revenues — just mean they are all the more desperate for exclusives. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VAebQi

Lawmaker apologizes for face mask that looks like Confederate flag

State Sen. Dale Zorn said, "I’m sorry for my choice of pattern," after initially denying that his face mask depicted the Confederate flag. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aGzAvs

'Extensive search' for missing soldier after keys, wallet found

Vanessa Guillen, 20, was last seen Wednesday in a parking lot at Fort Hood in Texas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aDcIgn

'Appreciation caravans' honor California's essential farmworkers

"We wanted to let them know that they are not invisible," said the daughter of strawberry farmers, working to recognize and assist farmworkers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y6K3O8

Judge orders release of migrant children

Plaintiffs argued the government was dragging its feet in the era of coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cHlD1M

Showdown looms between Silicon Valley, U.S. states over contact tracing apps

For contact tracing apps to work, millions of people must be willing to use them without fear their locations and other personal data is being tracked and stored. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cOXGG0

Navy leaders recommend reinstating captain fired after raising coronavirus concerns

Crozier had pleaded for help from Navy officials in a letter that was leaked to the news media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eX6vQ3

Private haven for wealthy received $2M from small business loan program

The Florida island community can only be reached by boat or helicopter, and counted Oprah Winfrey as a member. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VZqIMk

Ten years later, no answers in Bay Shore woman's mysterious disappearance

Jennifer Poole was last seen by her family in Central Islip, New York on April 28, 2010. A few days later, her sister went to her home in nearby Bay Shore, New York to check on her. The apartment was in disarray and there was blood splatter on the floor and walls. Jennifer’s purse and wallet were never found. Her bank account was not accessed. The Suffolk County Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2W0MTl0

Thousands flood Wisconsin Capitol to protest stay-at-home orders

The protests in Madison followed similar demonstrations in recent days in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Colorado. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KBsygU

Ex-cop gets $90,000 settlement in HIV employment discrimination suit

This case, along with a lawsuit involving HIV-positive military service members, is shining a spotlight on workplace discrimination based on HIV status. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S8Sgxv

Best Mother's Day gift ideas to shop in 2020

For every mom out there, there's a special gift that's just right — find the best Mother's Day gift ideas for any mom you're shopping for from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KzP6ie

Amazon workers stage 'sick out' rally to push for warehouse changes

The rally was organized through an all-day livestream broadcast on YouTube and Facebook Live. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bEEw5l

Few Hispanic business owners got coronavirus relief loans, Latino survey finds

“Lupita’s taquería or Juana’s quinceañera shop didn’t get money, while Ruth’s Chris (Steakhouse) and major hotel chains are getting millions of dollars.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2x7CP1h

New York mother says flight from Miami was packed with people not wearing masks

"It was a very strange situation having come from a whole month of being told stay six feet apart ... then having to be crammed on a plane," Angie Wong said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aD7MZ1

Trump says he was being sarcastic with comments about injecting disinfectants

The president has faced widespread condemnation for his suggestions about how to treat COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y4Ro0S

Facebook ads, conspiracy theorists pushed bleach consumption and UV ray cures

UV rays or disinfectants as treatments have been rejected by health and science communities — and embraced by conspiracy theorists and extreme alternative medicine communities. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y1kGNE

Navy leaders recommend reinstating captain fired after raising coronavirus concerns

Crozier had pleaded for help from Navy officials in a letter that was leaked to the news media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cPJHPZ

Dr. Birx goes viral for reaction to Trump's 'injection' comments

Cameras caught Dr. Deborah Birx reacting visibly as the president floated the use of light and disinfectant treatments on coronavirus patients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xNvcO8

Want a mask contract? A White House connection helps

Trump and his top aides have played favorites in awarding coronavirus contracts and allocating scarce resources. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VA0qB3

Private haven for wealthy received $2M from small business loan program

The Florida island community can only be reached by boat or helicopter, and counted Oprah Winfrey as a member. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2x5yLi3

For every mom out there, there's a special gift that's just right — find the best Mother's Day gift ideas for any mom you'r shopping for from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VzZxbH

Few Hispanic business owners got coronavirus relief loans, Latino survey finds

Saudi led coalition announces ceasefire extension in Yemen

The Houthi group did not accept the coalition's previous ceasefire announcement and violence has continued in several provinces. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VVu033

Some traveling nurses who went to help in New York face uncertain future

They say they don't know whether they'll have jobs to return home to. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S3MAEU

Another Navy warship at sea reports a coronavirus outbreak

The Navy continues to struggle with a coronavirus outbreak aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, an aircraft carrier that is docked in Guam and has more than 800 confirmed virus cases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XYVc3E

Budget Office says deficit to reach $3.7 trillion in economic decline due to virus

Coronavirus-related federal debt and deficit figures are pointing to government red ink unparalleled since World War II. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bF08Pg

Facebook rolling out free video calling for up to 50 people

Messenger Rooms poses an immediate threat to Zoom and Houseparty, two video-calling products that have seen their usage skyrocket over the past month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zlz6On

How to help senior citizens cope with the coronavirus pandemic

Tips to help seniors self-isolating at home — and ways to donate your time, money and resources. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ku26Gd

Biden campaign signs joint fundraising agreement with DNC

Joe Biden's campaign has signed a joint fundraising agreement with the DNC that will help Democrats close the gap with President Donald Trump's massive war chest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bBiu3D

1 in 5 Russians want gays 'eliminated,' survey finds

“There is this feeling you are targeted,” one LGBTQ activist in St. Petersburg said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zuIxLB

Canada mass shooting started with suspect's assault on girlfriend

The weekend shooting rampage started with an assault by the suspect on his girlfriend, who managed to escape and hid from him overnight in the woods, police said. The massacre ended with 22 people dead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vy5fem

Louis Armstrong foundation launches $1M COVID-19 fund for jazz musicians

“The entire jazz ecosystem has been shut down, and the jazz community is devastated,” said the president of Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KxNx4h

Brazil's justice minister resigns, accuses president of meddling with police

Sergio Moro was key in the process that led to the impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff in 2016. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zu4Gtw

#ShareMyCheck: People reveal where they're donating stimulus money

"Every single one of these people out here are individuals with their own hardships and stories," said one person who donated their entire check from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xWweHt

In third, final season, 'Vida' nails Latinx identity, complexity

"Vida" has been praised for its groundbreaking portrayal of Latinos' cultural, sexual and generational diversity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3518tu2

'No controls right now': Child sexual abuse photos have surged as internet moderators are out of work

With tech companies' moderation efforts constrained by the pandemic, distributors of child sexual exploitation material are growing bolder, using major platforms to try to draw audiences. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VzKoHz

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's oldest brother dies from coronavirus

"What made him extra special was his smile," Warren tweeted, adding, "I'll miss you dearly my brother." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eGrJ4t

Merkel cautions this is 'beginning' of pandemic as Trump says likely virus won't return

"We cannot return to life before the pandemic," the German chancellor warns. "Our everyday lives will be different." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Kwtmnu

Tekashi 6ix9ine asks judge to let him film music videos in backyard while on house arrest

The rapper was released from prison earlier this month over fears his asthma made him vulnerable to coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S31FH8

Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs

A Homeland Security official, under questioning from reporters, later said federal laboratories are not considering such a treatment option. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xWDdA5

Trump's coronavirus approval rating underwater in key states, surveys find

New surveys out Thursday show President Donald Trump’s approval rating for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic is underwater in four critical states while governors receive high marks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zrtOB7

Bronx rapper Fred the Godson dies of coronavirus at 35

Frederick Thomas, best known as his rap alias Fred the Godson, announced his coronavirus diagnosis April 6 on Instagram. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y217oG

Lawyer to visit Florida beaches dressed as Grim Reaper to encourage distancing

"I'm just trying to take all the steps to ensure our safety and trying to get creative about it," Daniel Uhlfelder said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3aCNUVH

4-month-old daughter of New York City firefighter dies of coronavirus, family says

Jay-Natalie La Santa died on April 20, nearly a month after she was rushed to the hospital with a fever. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eIkvge

Best eco-friendly shoes, according to experts

Minimize your environmental footprint with these eco-friendly and sustainable sneakers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yJyn9l

Connecticut town reverses course on 'pandemic drones' amid privacy concerns

The Westport Police Department has chosen to opt out of a program that would use drones to detect person with a fever or cough from afar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cGM1sI

'They're hunting us': Two killed in Puerto Rico were trans women, activists say

Two bodies found inside a charred car in southeast Puerto Rico were of transgender women, marking four such deaths in the past two months, activists say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cGM0oE

Facing furor, Ruth's Chris high-end steak chain returns $20M small-business loan

The restaurant chain has been under fire for accepting stimulus loans earmarked for struggling small businesses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xXqDAL

Coronavirus and its social effects fueling extremist violence, says government report

The report cites 2 incidents involving suspected domestic extremists and 2 incidents in Florida that DHS labeled non-ideological. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VP1OyO

Gilead stock tumbles after remdesivir shows disappointing results in early trial

News of an effective treatment or vaccine are needed for the economy to start a return to normal, investors say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yCNAcn

Gay couple fights prejudice and COVID-19 in Poland with rainbow masks

Married couple Dawid Mycek and Jakub Kwiecinski distributed 300 rainbow masks in Gdansk, Poland, this month to help others protect themselves from COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bzUtda

Coronavirus got lost in translation at Smithfield plant

The CDC found 40 languages are spoken at the South Dakota plant where 783 workers tested positive and two died but workers were only given informational packets in English. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y2178a

4 men confine woman in her home to rob her of stimulus check, police say

The woman whose house was broken into told police the suspects were aware she had received her check and intended to rob her. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eP60ak

Recent Supreme Court ruling could help man convicted in death of Saints star

Jurors split 10-2 when they found Cardell Hayes guilty in 2017 of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VTeg0v

U.S. Air Force member arrested in murder of Mennonite woman

Sasha Krause was last seen leaving her New Mexico home on Jan. 18. Her body was discovered in Arizona, more than 270 miles away, about a month later. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KwZMOt

Guatemalan wrongly deported amid coronavirus crisis is reunited with family in U.S.

"I am very happy," Gilmer Barrios said. "It had been almost a month since I saw my wife, and I am going to see my children in a little while." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bBvyG3

Did we order enough envelopes? Vote-by-mail advocates worry time is running out to prepare

“If it's not rolled out properly, we will lose public confidence in the results of the election.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7IPCa

The lure of empty highways: Calif. citations for driving 100 mph up 87 percent

Bored at home and with wide-open highways beckoning, drivers are feeding their need for speed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y7IOy6

McConnell taps brakes on more aid as states plead for help

McConnell cited concern for the national debt, saying "until we can begin to open up the economy, we can’t spend enough money to solve the problem." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KDEfUF

Trump aides explore ways to get a 'frustrated' president out of Washington

Trump aides and campaign officials are looking at opportunities for the president to travel in a "safe and responsible" manner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/351CwBU

Trump's home county and other Democratic strongholds ramp up vote-by-mail

The moves in swing-state Florida could encourage GOP state leaders to do the same. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xU48wm

No job, no money but rent's due: Colorado renters have few protections amid pandemic

"We’re having to choose between whether we can eat or pay rent," one tenant said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KuPNsU

Gut-wrenching decisions and slashed sales: America's craft breweries are in trouble

Closed bars and taprooms have dried up sales for thousands of brewing companies even as supermarket sales soar. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VsP0Py

Convicted 'pharma bro' Martin Shkreli wants early release to work on coronavirus cure

Lawyers for Shkreli, who is in federal prison, claim he has "devoted countless hours" to researching a cure. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eC1dsO

He traveled to a hospital to set up its new computer system. Three weeks later, he died there.

Chad Capule’s family believes he would have survived had he been tested for coronavirus sooner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VuhDMt

1st U.S. coronavirus death was weeks earlier than initially believed

Two previously unreported cases from February in California appear to be the nation's first confirmed deaths from COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VU5bol

Got coronavirus? You may get a surprise medical bill, too

Doctors and hospitals must navigate dozens of insurance plans. Now amid COVID-19 those plans are changing, and doctors and hospitals struggle to keep up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VvE9o6

Pelosi says Trump gets an 'F' on coronavirus: 'Delay, denial, death'

The speaker's comments on MSNBC come as the House prepares to vote Thursday on a relief bill for small business. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eLMlbi

Michael Bloomberg volunteers to launch New York area test-and-tracing program

"I thank him for taking this on with us," Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted. "It will be expensive, challenging & require an army of tracers. But it must be done." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Kt5xN6

Masks in America aren't treated equally. Neither are the people who wear them.

Approximately a century after masks played a potentially life-saving role in American culture, the face mask still has the potential to divide as much as it does to protect. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cGhjzX

Trump asks CDC director to explain how he was 'misquoted.' He says quote is accurate.

"I didn't say that this was going to be worse, I said it was going to be more difficult," CDC Director Robert Redfield said, pointing to how it may line up with flu season. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VylTL3

Prince William and Kate Middleton release pictures of Prince Louis for his birthday

"The photographs were taken earlier this month by the Duchess," Kensington Palace said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vunql5

New Jersey reverses decision to open two COVID-19 testing sites to people without symptoms

New Jersey is seeking to expand testing availability to a wider range of residents. But it learned it needs a waiver to do so at FEMA-partner sites. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Y18v6

The only baseball in the world right now is in Taiwan — and they need English broadcasters

With America's pastime shuttered, Richard Wang and Wayne McNeil have been filling the void of U.S. hits, runs and errors. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bv2G2l

In sickest COVID-19 patients, underlying conditions are common

High blood pressure, obesity and diabetes are risk factors for severe cases. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34Zjigg

Why I love my Rothy's shoes

Sustainable shoe brand Rothy's says it's turned more than 50 million water bottles into shoes that, in my book, score high in fashionability and comfort. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eLMdIQ

Al Gore backs Joe Biden in Earth Day online event

His endorsement comes hours after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who ran a climate-focus campaign for president last year, also backed Biden Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yySTJS

Ohio man who disparaged lockdown measures on Facebook dies of coronavirus

His alleged posts have gone viral amid protests and debates about the loosening of social distancing measures across the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vsy5Ne

How to help people who have lost their jobs due to coronavirus

Here are six ways to help people who are unemployed right now. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34VVOby

Family of 3-year-old severely burned at Wawa by hot water gets $3 million settlement

A lawsuit filed against the convenience store chain claims the clerk in New Jersey caused a cup of hot water to splash over the child. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XZfvxQ

Which dog food is best, according to experts

Which dog food is best for your dog? We consulted experts to help you navigate your many options, from raw and natural to organic, canned and grain-free. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cCQfBB

Trump's immigration ban raises big questions

Any order could be a far-reaching change to policy — or simply formalize what is already a de facto pause on immigration during the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3atKSTU

Will coronavirus antibody tests tell you when to go back to work? Maybe not.

Assuming that positive antibody test results confer immunity is a "very dangerous conclusion," say experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XZ37hh

Barr calls stay-at-home orders 'disturbingly close to house arrest'

The attorney general said the Justice Department may consider taking legal action against states that go too far. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VLN57P

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on reopening economy: 'More important things than living'

Texas' lieutenant governor was heavily criticized last month for suggesting that senior citizens might be willing to die of the coronavirus to save the economy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vp1E22

Rob Gronkowski returns from retirement to reunite with Tom Brady on Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Gronkowski announced his retirement in 2019, but he will now be traded by the New England Patriots to the Bucs in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bt1nRr

Kim Jong Un may be seriously ill, though South Korea casts doubt

U.S. officials say the North Korean dictator may be incapacitated after heart surgery, but South Korea says Kim is working. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cIGqCl

The South was devastated by state-enabled poverty. Coronavirus will do it again.

But wherever it goes, this pandemic will highlight how poverty — and our willingness to let people remain in it — is a danger for all of us. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cA3bYU

Coronavirus checks aren't coming for many minority Americans. Here's why

It is imperative that states take the lead to ensure no one is left out of the recovery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yxb5ni

'It's coming for you': Detroit 5-year-old dies of coronavirus; parents try to warn others

Skylar Herbert, the daughter of two first responders, is believed to be the youngest person to have died of the virus in Michigan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cA3fI8

7 Wisconsin coronavirus infections linked to Election Day, health official says

Advocates, saying the spread was preventable, step up their push for mail-in voting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ywueWj

Nurses hold White House protest over needs for better protection from COVID-19

“We’re here because our colleagues are dying,” said Erica Jones, a nurse at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Y1HZXA

Defiant pastor arrested after incident with bus, protester

Pastor Tony Spell, who defied state orders against large gatherings, is accused of backing a bus dangerously close to a protester near his church in Central, Louisiana. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cC6Cyb

California man promoting 'incel ideology' charged with allegedly threatening teens

Carl Bennington, 33, also allegedly expressed sympathy for mass shooter Elliot Rodger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34UX6Uh

Georgia governor's decision to reopen state draws mixed reactions from business owners

"The fact that he said it's OK to open doesn't mean that the virus transmission is different or that less people will die," one business owner said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eJ6a2Y

Will oil's price slump be worse for the economy than the effects of the coronavirus?

While the coronavirus is a temporary crisis, the hangover from the oil crash could linger well into 2021. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XTMjs0

Will coronavirus antibody tests tell you when to go back to work? Maybe not.

Assuming that positive antibody test results confer immunity is a "very dangerous conclusion," say experts. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XZ37hh

8 flavor-packed ways to use up cherry tomatoes

Discover how to make these tiny but tasty tomatoes shine with recipes from chefs and food pros. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3czmWzV

So long, minibar: How the coronavirus will change hotel stays

A hotel that doesn't include a breakfast buffet and minibar would have been inconceivable to many Americans three months ago. But coronavirus has changed all that. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ko4H4n

Suspect identified, wife arrested in connection to double homicide of couple killed at Utah home

Tony and Katherine Butterfield were found dead at their West Jordan, Utah home just outside Salt Lake City in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 19, 2020. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, Albert Enoch Johnson. Johnson’s wife, Sina Johnson, was arrested for allegedly helping her husband escape. The West Jordan Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yzLiKW

Coronavirus takes a bite out of Biden's fundraising efforts at key time

Biden's $47 million raised in March was his best month yet but his campaign starts out at a disadvantage to Trump's re-election effort. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VpibDb

Chipotle agrees to pay $25 million for norovirus outbreaks

Federal prosecutors called the penalty the "largest fine ever imposed in a food-safety case." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ziBPIp

More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug in VA virus study

The research has not been reviewed by other scientists but is the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without an antibiotic for COVID-19. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xNIBFL

Venezuela government, opposition begin secret talks amid coronavirus pandemic, sources say

“There are proposals coming and going” between Maduro allies and members of the four principal opposition parties, according to Venezuelan government and opposition sources. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3btrS9o

Nurses protest coronavirus working conditions, say hospitals aren't protecting them

"We know that the CDC policy is built on shortage. It's not built on proven evidence," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cuynso

WHO chief warns the worst of the coronavirus is still ahead

The warning comes as many countries begin to ease restrictions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34T9LXV

Conservative activist family behind 'grassroots' anti-quarantine Facebook events

A family-run network of pro-gun groups is behind five of the largest Facebook groups dedicated to protesting shelter-in-place restrictions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XQcpvX

Got a call from a contact tracer? Here's what they'll want to know.

Contact tracers want to know a person's demographics, living situation, health and exposure as part of a greater effort to isolate the coronavirus and stem its spread. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yycGcA

Your phone could track the spread of coronavirus. Here's what you should know.

When Bluetooth is turned on, your phone uses radio waves to figure out which other devices are nearby. This could be used to create an anonymous notification network. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KjRs4D

My coronavirus symptoms were 'mild.' Read my story before breaking quarantine.

I am only one example, but if my generation isn’t careful, we could still make this pandemic worse for everybody — including ourselves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eAQqz7

Broadway star Nick Cordero's wife on his coronavirus leg amputation: 'It was life or leg'

Amanda Kloots spoke about doctors amputating husband Nick Cordero's right leg while he remains in a coma fighting coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bvvjfS

Health care workers stand against protesters opposing coronavirus lockdown in Colorado

“Go to China if you want communism," a protester shouted at a health care worker in Denver on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RThlMS

As Latinos lose jobs, remittances to their relatives in Latin America dry up

“I couldn’t even pay rent this month,” a Miami resident from Guatemala said, "and we need to keep a little bit of reserves so we can eat.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RRABdu

Shake Shack returning $10 million government loan meant for small businesses

With the Paycheck Protection Program already out of money, the burger chain says other restaurateurs need its loan more than it does. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VHOa0w

How many people have had coronavirus with no symptoms?

More mild or asymptomatic cases means the death rate may be lower than initially feared. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bu8uJi

Brooklyn nursing home ravaged by 55 deaths, most in New York during pandemic

"We are doing it alone," the facility CEO says, praising staff efforts in the face of shortages, lack of support during the coronavirus outbreak. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bsKvdm

18 unique Mother's Day gifts and ideas

Mother's Day isn't isn't too far away but shipping is taking longer right now: To help, we found some of the most unique Mother's Day gift ideas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xBfAx5

'This is a great time to buy oil,' Trump says as prices plunge into negative territory

With prices at unprecedented lows, President Trump suggested the U.S. might purchase roughly 75 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VlOCCy

Caught on video: Car goes flying into side of Southern California home

No one in the house was hurt and the occupants of the stolen vehicle fled on foot from the scene in Rowland Heights. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bkIgsF

Florida woman still missing nearly three months after car found abandoned on railroad tracks

Cieha Taylor was last seen on February 6, 2020, when she dropped her boyfriend off at home in Plant City, Florida. Her car was later found abandoned on the railroad tracks nearby. The engine was still running. Her belongings were still inside the car. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RTNFzo

Mike Bloomberg spent over $1 billion on presidential campaign, new FEC reports show

New FEC reports released Monday reveal that former 2020 candidate Mike Bloomberg spent over $1 billion on his brief presidential bid. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VlOwea

Accidental poisonings with cleaning agents increase as coronavirus spreads

Young children are most at risk, the report found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bpM8bV

Ex-astronaut José Hernández has NASA-approved tips to stay sane in isolation

Working at communication, using technology the right way and keeping a schedule can really help. "You can claim small victories," says Hernández. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RVK7MK

Couple married 61 years die a day apart from coronavirus, daughter urges caution

"We are just your every day ordinary family going through the toughest time of our lives losing both our parents....don't let it be you," one of their daughter's wrote in a Facebook post. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eCXJGv

Coronavirus can lead to kidney damage. Why?

It's unclear exactly why the virus affects the kidneys, but doctors have several theories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VmLt5i

Texas councilman and husband die days apart from COVID-19

Anthony Brooks and Phillip Tsai-Brooks married six years ago and were active in their San Antonio-area community. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VLY80G

Origins of human language pathway in the brain at least 25 million years old

The human language pathway in the brain has been identified by scientists as being at least 25 million years old -- 20 million years older than previously thought. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yy0IPP

A key brain region for controlling binge drinking has been found

A team of researchers has found that turning off a stress signaling system in a single specific brain area can reduce harmful binge drinking. This finding brings researchers one step closer to understanding which signals in the brain drive individuals to consume alcohol excessively and put them at risk for developing an alcohol use disorder. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VlH02P

Relying on 'local food' is a distant dream for most of the world

A recent study shows that less than one-third of the world's population could currently meet their demand for food produced in their local vicinity. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cs5HjK

Simulations show how to make gene therapy more effective

Diseases with a genetic cause could be treated by supplying a correct version of the faulty gene. However, in practice, delivering new genetic material to human cells is difficult. A promising method for the delivery of such genes involves the use of DNA/lipid complexes (lipoplexes). Scientists have now used advanced simulations to investigate how these lipoplexes deliver DNA fragments into cells. The results can be used to improve their efficiency. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2VGtjKW

Stem cells in human embryos commit to specialization surprisingly early

The point when human embryonic stem cells irreversibly commit to becoming specialized has been identified by researchers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RQLFI1

Federal officials announce new coronavirus rules for nursing homes to boost transparency

"As we reopen the United States, our surveillance effort around the virus will begin in nursing homes," one official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bmFao9

Europe reaches grim milestone, surpasses 100,000 coronavirus deaths

The continent has become the center of the contagion. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XPISTk

She's a doctor on the front lines of the coronavirus. At home, she has no running water.

"You're saying 20 seconds of wash your hands with water," a Navajo doctor in Arizona said. "We do not have plumbing. And that's how I grew up." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VN6Mwa

'It's nonstop': Inside the life of a New York City gravedigger during the coronavirus

In a New York cemetery, the influx of bodies — almost triple pre-coronavirus levels — hasn't let up in weeks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3anMK0r

'Dangerous': Governors decry Trump support of coronavirus protesters

"I don't think it's helpful to encourage demonstrations and encourage people to go against the president's own policy," said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3an01X0

Silent partner in coronavirus contract sold protective gear to U.S. for double the cost

As the silent partner in a deal heralded by President Donald Trump, Grainger got $7.96 per coverall from U.S. after buying them from DuPont for $4 apiece. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bnwjCC

It's time to retire celebrity wellness 'docs' like Dr. Oz — coronavirus shows why

Celebrity health advice was mostly bunk before this pandemic emerged. It is bunk now. And it will be bunk after the crisis passes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34MWTCy

Canadian authorities say at least 10 people, including officer, killed in mass shooting

"The impact of the incident will extend from one end of the province to the other," an officer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XV4T3b

Storms hit South in prelude to tornado threat

High winds, hail and heavy rain pounded parts of Alabama on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XSCr1F

An infectious diseases expert describes his experience with COVID-19

Dr. Michael Saag described the illness as a "horror." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cAImwB

'We don't have internet': In rural areas, teachers get creative to reach students

As the coronavirus crisis worsens the impact of the digital divide, schools must rely on offline instruction to reach students. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34NBJ7m

In new poll, 60 percent support keeping stay-at-home restrictions to fight coronavirus

Fifty-eight percent say they are more worried about stopping the virus' spread, while 32 percent are more concerned with the economic fallout, a new NBC News/WSJ poll shows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KgxJme

Is fungus the answer to climate change? Student who grew a mushroom canoe says yes.

“Mushrooms are here to help us — they’re a gift,” college student Katy Ayers said. “They’re our biggest ally for helping the environment.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XNCuvN

Fiona Apple's brilliant new album speaks truth to male power with eloquent fury

Apple's music is at once an explosion of feelings and an examination of the ways rage can be repressed, funneled, understood and unleashed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VmvDrC

Shopping for a streaming device? Start here.

Upgrade your home entertainment with streaming devices that will help you play games, watch movies and tune into your favorite television shows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34NBARm

Armed hijacker on city bus in Dallas area shoots at officers in police chase

The suspect was pronounced dead after exchanging fire with police. Two officers were injured. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z6pg2L

Ex-mayor in California who quit after criticizing Trump dies in plane crash

Kirby died in a plane he was piloting. He caused an outcry for online posts criticizing Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xG0tCg

'It's like New Year's every day,' as lockdowns drive increase in booze and pot sales

Customers who used to come to the store a few times a month now get delivery three to four times a week, said one wine shop owner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zcjlJz

Canadian authorities say at least 10 people, including officer, killed in mass shooting

"The impact of the incident will extend from one end of the province to the other," an officer said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XV4T3b

Coronavirus turns China into 2020 election issue

Both candidates are scrambling as voters look to hold China accountable for allegedly concealing information and failing to contain the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vltool

Laboratory in Wuhan breaks silence to deny claims that the coronvarius originated there

"There is no way this virus came from us,' said Yuan Zhiming, a vice director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VjedvN

For little work, Grainger sold suits to U.S. for double the cost

'This is tyranny': Protesters in Texas, other states demand end to lockdowns

Demonstrators are calling for states to "open now." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34N3xbQ

Florida, South Carolina reopen beaches as states begin to loosen restrictions

The governors are giving the green light despite concerns over the continuing coronavirus outbreak. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ajqLYt

Ukraine in flames: Chernobyl wildfire highlights a dangerous tradition

Villagers' embrace of traditional field-burning clashes with modern need to safely contain nuclear waste for generations to come. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bl2N0f

Dr. Oz, other TV docs face criticism for coronavirus cracks

Dr. Drew and Dr. Oz aren't experts on pandemics and Dr. Phil isn’t a medical doctor. Yet all three weighed in on a pandemic that has paralyzed the country. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z5fPR8

Judge in Lori Loughlin case calls claim of investigator misconduct 'disturbing'

Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are among accused parents in college admissions scandal who say federal agents pressured a cooperating witness to entrap them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yvfiYn

Off-duty officer shoots 14-year-old boy in head outside cop's home

"We're treating him as a victim and a suspect," the sheriff said of the off-duty officer, who opened fire after he woke up to find several juveniles outside his home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VltufH

Pence helps graduate first Space Force officers at Air Force commencement

Family and friends were not allowed at this year’s ceremony and Vice President Mike Pence addressed the socially distanced class of graduating cadets. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cteBh1

Is fungus the answer to climate change? Student who grew a mushroom canoe says yes.

“Mushrooms are here to help us — they’re a gift,” college student Katy Ayers said. “They’re our biggest ally for helping the environment.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bkhtgd

Vanessa Bryant celebrates Kobe on wedding anniversary

"Happy 19th wedding anniversary baby. I miss you so much. I wish you were here to hold me in your arms," Vanessa Bryant wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VhlzzX

Fiona Apple's brilliant new album speaks truth to male power with eloquent fury

Apple's music is at once an explosion of feelings and an examination of the ways rage can be repressed, funneled, understood and unleashed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XKlUwM

You can preorder Apple's new iPhone SE

Between the A13 Bionic chip, upgraded HD video and water-resistant features, the new iPhone SE is an affordable and powerful smartphone option. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zfzRc1

4 family members battling coronavirus after Virginia bishop's death

Bishop Gerald Glenn of New Deliverance Evangelistic Church died from the virus. Now his wife, two daughters and son-in-law are sick. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KlS1L7

For little work, Grainger sold suits to U.S. for double the cost

Biden campaign launches general election ad in battleground states

The Biden campaign released a new digital ad focusing on President Trump's preparedness for the coronavirus in key battleground states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VE203Z

Murder of UNC student bludgeoned to death in 2012 remains unsolved

Faith Hedgepeth was beaten to death with an empty liquor bottle in the early morning hours of September 7, 2012, at her off-campus apartment near Chapel Hill, North Carolina after returning from a nightclub. She was a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a member of the Haliwa-Saponi Native American tribe. Male DNA was found at the scene, but her killer has never been found. The Chapel Hill Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34QMUfI

NYPD rescues stranded kayaker who took 'social distancing to the next level'

The man started a fire and spelled out "HELP" with nearby sticks to alert authorities he was stuck on a remote island. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34OoX8H

Florida man encases arms in concrete in protest of prison conditions

"Today’s demonstration happened after other avenues were exhausted, and after infection rates have been climbing daily in Florida’s prisons, jails, and detention centers," advocates said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yuhwHq

Mamoudou Athie on 'ruining takes' and avoiding 'black trauma' in 'Uncorked'

“I can actually differentiate between different kinds of wine and I know what I want now.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KhipGk

Jane Hull, first woman elected Arizona governor, dies at 84

Hull was also the first female speaker of the Arizona House and was serving as secretary of state in 1997 when her predecessor stepped down after a fraud conviction. She then won a full term in 1998. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34N09Oh

Judge blocks Twitter's bid to reveal government surveillance requests

Twitter's request "would be likely to lead to grave or imminent harm to the national security," U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3co6MZY

Trump and Cuomo clash after president tells him to stop 'complaining'

“Fire them all, that’s what I say. Fire them," Cuomo said in response. "You know the show the president did ... You’re fired.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vg9ESU

Landlords are soliciting sex in exchange for rent, advocates say

"Landlord coercion has always been a reality, but we've never seen anything like this," Jabola-Carolus said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cqr2KA

Stimulus cash is being sent to dead people. Their loved ones can probably keep it.

"We don't want it. It's not who this stimulus was supposed to benefit," said one woman whose mother passed away. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VjyYrj

Lessons doctors learned a month into the pandemic

Medical professionals across the country reflected on what they wish they had known when the coronavirus pandemic began in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vl5Ujj

First hit, first opened? Seattle eyes reopening economy

"It's a marathon, not a sprint," Mayor Jenny Durkan said. "We're not even really halfway through, even though we've hit the peak." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XIrUGb

'Welcome aboard, Bob:' Lone passenger on U.S. flight gets VIP treatment

"Hi Bob," the pilot said with a wave to the jet's sole passenger, who filmed the experience. "I'm just making a video," Bob Pitts said. "Talking to myself. There’s nobody to talk to." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34MtxnV

The primary fiasco in Wisconsin was a wake-up call. Coronavirus could cripple voting in November.

A comprehensive examination of the potential problems with mail-in voting and the wide disparities between the states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yqsvBK

'Army' of contact tracers will be needed in coronavirus fight. Experts say that could cost billions.

Congress will need to appropriate about $3.6 billion in emergency funding for the effort, including for the hiring of 100,000 contact tracers, according to one report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KbpEzm

You can preorder Apple's new iPhone SE today

Between the A13 Bionic chip, upgraded HD video and water-resistant features, the new iPhone SE is an affordable and powerful smartphone option. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KgFbhw

'It's the worst of all worlds': Inside a psychiatric hospital amid COVID-19 outbreak

Social distancing in a psychiatric facility is easier said than done. So far 34 people at Western State Hospital have tested positive for coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34L9o1k

An owner of N.J. nursing home where bodies found was once VP of troubled nursing home chain

Louis Schwartz was a VP at Skyline Healthcare, a now-defunct nursing home chain plagued by allegations of neglect and previously investigated by NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KgcRvG

Von Miller says he was 'shocked' to learn he tested positive for the coronavirus

The NFL superstar was asked about possibly playing to an empty stadium in the fall. "Whatever's safe," he said. "Whatever we have to do to get things back to normal, that's what we have to do." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2S2L1HF

China announces jump in death toll in pandemic's original epicenter

Rumors of more victims in China have been fueled by pictures of long lines of people waiting to collect ashes of cremated relatives. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cwzJ5V

Doctors say virus tests crucial to identifying 'Trojan horses'

Many physicians' offices across the country say they can't do coronavirus testing themselves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XRhvrI

Mom of missing Idaho kids investigated for death of husband's late wife

Tammy Daybell died in October. Her death was initially ruled as natural but has since been classified as suspicious. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VhOqEj

NASA to launch astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade

NASA and SpaceX are targeting May 27 for the launch of Demo-2, the first launch of NASA astronauts from the U.S. since 2011. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ahsHR6

Kenya Barris dares you to laugh at (or with) a black Larry David in '#blackAF'

Are you prepared to watch a show about a man at the outskirts of the black experience — stupidly rich, possibly unlikeable and not at all relatable? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2wNMrhH

There is nothing 'essential' about the WWE. Arguing otherwise is reckless idiocy.

There is nothing “essential” about wrestling, and pretending there is undermines the often heroic efforts of those who have worked so hard to keep the country safe. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3be5CjD

How coronavirus could change wedding culture

As the novel coronavirus outbreak unfolds, the modern wedding industry faces an unprecedented challenge and couples are downscaling their celebrations. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3erYS3E

Fact check: Trump claims U.S. coronavirus cases have peaked. Not so fast, doctors say.

Trump, eager to restart the economy, has suggested that the worst has passed. But there's no way to know without mass testing, one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ynghKo

Are we headed for a recession or a depression? And what's the difference?

The coronavirus could herald a sea change in how Americans spend, save and invest their money — changes that could reverberate for decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cnvv0o

Guatemalan suddenly deported under coronavirus 'emergency' measures readmitted to U.S.

Gilmer Barrios' case suggests border agents used the new emergency powers to deport an immigrant who had an open case in U.S. courts and no deportation order. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RMgoWC

Some small businesses got $0, while lenders got billions

Approximately $6 billion of the $350 billion program went to lender fees, as provided in the legislation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XJ4iBj

CDC contractor failed to follow coronavirus rules — and a worker got sick, whistleblower says

Brianna Flores was hired to dispense CDC coronavirus guidance, but she says her company failed to follow the rules. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z8do0m

'All just insane': Confusion on stimulus cash

Americans are on edge as some get their payments while others wait — and struggle to use the new IRS system to speed up the process. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bh1HCz

Small-business loan program just hit its $350 billion cap and is now out of money

The emergency fund offered a lifeline to small businesses that have been shuttered or forced to lay off or furlough employees because of the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3etf98r

Coronavirus unemployment numbers are staggering. And the real number is higher.

There are whole categories of people who may be out of work but are unable to access unemployment benefits. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xDvyGJ

U.S. intel community examining whether coronavirus emerged accidentally from a Chinese lab

One expert said the theory the virus came from a Wuhan animal market has lost favor in some quarters, in part because an early patient had no market link. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VEPn8y

As nursing home deaths skyrocket, House Dems urge admin to track cases

“We fear that there may be hundreds if not thousands more COVID-19 cases that have gone unreported,” Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., wrote in a letter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KdndfK

Coronavirus kills 90-year-old Holocaust survivor

Margit Buchhalter Feldman died two days and 75 years after she was liberated from the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34IJRWE

Into Music as a Lifeline

During a time of social distancing, music is bringing us closer together. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z0zvFM

Defense chief says Navy captain who raised coronavirus concerns could return

Capt. Brett Crozier was removed after a strongly worded letter to Navy leadership detailed his concerns about the spread of the coronavirus on the USS Roosevelt. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VO9i5l

As baseball plots its return, medical experts weigh in on what's needed

Commissioner Rob Manfred told The Associated Press that Major League Baseball is doing everything it can to get a season underway. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2wKHpT0

Only one Founding Father would be worth listening to about the coronavirus

The man who wrote "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" would have understood why the current state of the nation is necessary. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bezCfa

Facebook will steer users who interact with coronavirus misinformation to WHO

The move is just the most recent step in an aggressive and coordinated response by Facebook and other tech companies to promote facts and guidance from reputable sources. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xCjx4j

Detroit was hit hard by the coronavirus. Now it's among many cities facing a financial crisis.

From Detroit to New York, nearly every city in the country is facing lower revenues as a result of the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3biOcCr

Veteran actor Brian Dennehy of 'Tommy Boy' and 'First Blood' dies at 81

"Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife Jennifer, family and many friends," his daughter said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yZJ2Nl

Earth had its second-warmest March ever recorded

On the heels of the warmest January in recorded history and the second-warmest February, the planet has now logged its second-hottest March on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ammP9u

Meet the queer comic behind Netflix's bingeworthy show 'Feel Good'

Mae Martin talks about her semi-autobiographical series and why she’s turning to French crime thrillers amid the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2KhrnTD

The best men's beard and body trimmers

Now that barbershops and hair salons have temporarily closed their doors, you may want to turn to at-home grooming products to keep up with your routine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XH1Pr7

Denver Broncos star Von Miller tests positive for coronavirus

The former Super Bowl MVP "is doing well and recovering at home in self-isolation," his team says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XK050e

Old maritime rules pose obstacles to lawsuits from Princess cruise passengers

Those upset by the company's coronavirus response may be stymied by high-seas regulations passed more than 100 years ago. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eD86u6

Trump appears to equate Chinatown with China

"She wanted everyone to pack into Chinatown long after I closed the BORDER TO CHINA," the president wrote of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bfP8aR

Judge denies new trial for Roger Stone

Judge Amy Berman Jackson said Stone's lawyers failed to demonstrate that a woman selected as a juror was biased against President Donald Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RK5PDE

How to stop the business loan program from benefiting the rich

ANALYSIS: The loans were so easy to get that many wealthy people were able to benefit, while smaller companies were left behind when the money ran out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34JmX1s

Unapproved Chinese coronavirus antibody tests being used in at least 2 states

Some Chinese-made COVID-19 antibody tests being used in the U.S. were not approved by China's FDA. China has now barred their export. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yi65CW

Trump's economic recovery council came as a scrambled surprise to some top CEOs

The president announced a long list of business leaders to help lead an economic revival, but they were among the last to know. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VbPWb7

White House draft plan to reopen economy would advise some areas to lift restrictions after May 1

Regions that can be the first to open up closed parts of the economy should have "limited transmission, ample public health and health system capacity," according to the plan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3clbFD5

South Dakota Gov. Noem, who opposed stay-home order, now faces coronavirus hot spot

The Republican official, under fire for not taking bolder action, insists things are under control. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3abm56P

IRS launches online form to get coronavirus stimulus checks faster

Americans can now upload their bank information to get their cash quickly and check on its status. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RHjg72

Delirium, other brain changes may be signs of coronavirus

"It was like he was sedated," Nicole Hutcherson said of her father, who died of COVID-19 one week later. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ezQq2u

Fact check: Trump says he sees a rapid economic recovery. Experts doubt it.

The impact of the pandemic on business and employment will probably be felt for years, according to multiple economists. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34CrfYv

N.Y. to start reporting 'probable' coronavirus deaths to CDC

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state would begin reporting probable coronavirus deaths based on new guidelines. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XLj22u

Americans are losing service despite FCC pledge not to disconnect

"Promises made not to cut off essential communications service during this time need to be kept," said one FCC commissioner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bfC4SH

Indiana congressman picks saving economy over preventing infections

Favoring the economy over Americans' health "is the lesser of two evils," Rep. Trey Hollingsworth said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bfaKDY

Could coronavirus deal a fatal blow to the U.S. Postal Service?

Without assistance, "there's no plan B," said one analyst. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bfaJ2S

China is blatantly rewriting its coronavirus narrative — as the world watches

As China seeks to keep dissent quiet at home, it is also seeking to turn itself from an agent of obfuscation into a global goodwill ambassador. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2wI3vFP

Closing my restaurants has hurt many people. I thought insurance would help us.

Many owners faithfully paid for business interruption policies for emergencies like these. Now we're being told this situation just doesn't apply. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2xvWZlK

A dinner table chat between husband and wife may help solve the mask shortage at hospitals

She’s a doctor, he’s an engineer. Their conversation led to a new system that can decontaminate 80,000 masks a day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3boXc8Y

Masterpiece Cakeshop owner in court again for denying LGBTQ customer

Christian business owner Jack Phillips is being sued by a transgender woman who tried to order a trans-themed birthday cake from his Colorado bakery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2wIspVH

Paper mill explosion rocks small town in Maine

No one was immediately reported injured, and the governor urged people "to stay far away from the scene" to allow emergency personnel to respond. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VrI5oI

Scammers can capitalize on high school yearbook picture trend, warns the BBB

The new online trend, meant as a display of support for the Class of 2020, could leave people vulnerable to hackers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K52kDs

Apple unveils a new, cheaper iPhone into a market drastically changed by coronavirus

The second-generation iPhone SE carries the same name as the original iPhone SE that launched in 2016. It costs $399, and pre-orders begin on Friday, April 17. It arrives by April 24. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vdo3PG

Shopping for a streaming device? Start here.

Upgrade your home entertainment with streaming devices that will help you play games, watch movies and tune into your favorite television shows. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a7Ebqk

Netanyahu rival fails to form Israeli government before deadline

After three elections in one year, the deadline elapsing increases the chances that Israel will be headed to the polls once again. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XKZxHH

Harry and Meghan donate over $100,000 from their royal wedding to coronavirus relief

The couple is giving $112,000 to Feeding Britain after discussing the group's COVID-19 work with the Archbishop of Canterbury. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K85mqn

Scammers can capitalize on high school yearbook picture trend, warns the BBB

The new online trend, meant as a display of support for the Class of 2020, could leave people vulnerable to hackers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K52kDs

The best men's beard and body trimmers

Private labs say demand for COVID-19 tests is down and they can test more people who aren't as sick

The labs say they can now test more people who are not already hospitalized or in other high-priority categories. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RECEl2

He's an ER doctor in New York. He also has more than $400K in student debt.

The roughly $1.7 trillion student debt crisis was around long before the pandemic. But some medical workers say now is the time for Congress to fix the system. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eh4JsB

Michigan Gov. Whitmer faces fierce backlash over strict stay-at-home order

"We're responsible adults and can be trusted to go out in public," said one critic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yfzKMS

Judge rejects effort from Mike Huckabee, others to access private Florida beaches amid coronavirus

Huckabee and other owners of beachfront property in Walton County sued last week after the state closed beaches in response to the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VpFL1s

The coronavirus has destroyed the job market. See which states have been hit the hardest.

States have taken the coronavirus hit differently. See the per-state jobless numbers and how they’ve changed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V6XBr3

Obama endorses Biden for president, says he's the right person to 'guide us through one of our darkest times'

Obama's endorsement came one day after Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., voiced his support for Biden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VttngP

'Redrawing our floor plans': Newsom lays out framework to reopen California

Increased testing and redesigned workspaces and schools are among the measures the state says will be needed before its lockdown can be lifted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cgyMPa

Immunity from COVID-19 antibodies not certain, HIV co-discoverer cautions

Dr. Robert Gallo talked to NBC News about what's needed in an antibody test for the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VoFUCk

Fauci: Trump coronavirus briefings are 'really draining'

"It isn’t the idea of being there and answering questions, which I really think is important for the American public," he said. "It’s the amount of time." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K4wZkd

Everyone in this wealthy island community is being tested for coronavirus antibodies

Everyone on Fisher Island, a "private luxury community ... consistently ranked as one of the wealthiest zip codes in the U.S.," is being tested for coronavirus antibodies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3bauyZl

Cuomo warns of constitutional crisis 'like you haven't seen in decades' if Trump tries to reopen New York

“We don't have a king — we have a president," the governor warned, saying that reopening the economy too soon could result in more coronavirus deaths. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ag95Nu

Student sues Liberty University due to coronavirus response

"Liberty University is, in a very real sense, profiting from the COVID-19 pandemic," the student wrote in the lawsuit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yTnlOX

Latinos' coronavirus deaths at meat processing plant raise alarms about worker safety

“These workers suffer the most. If the plants shut down, they lose their income. They also are losing their lives,” said union leader Kim Cordova. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cmBp27

A dinner table chat between husband and wife may help solve the mask shortage at hospitals

She’s a doctor, he’s an engineer. Their conversation leads to a new system that can decontaminate 80,000 masks a day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yfwbq9

Sheltering in place — with your ex-wife? Pandemic poses challenges for divorced parents

With family courts closed because of the coronavirus, child custody arrangements are being tweaked on the fly — some more amicably than others. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2K3bIXZ

'Mrs. America' is a timely lesson in how feminists lose winnable battles

Though most viewers will watch for the look at the feminist movement, it's impossible to take your eyes off the "villain," Phyllis Schlafly. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XB4ClF

Hank Steinbrenner, Yankees co-owner, dead at 63

Hank and his brother, Hal, inherited the storied franchise from their father, George, in 2010. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V6XAU1

'SNL's' remote show highlights the importance of pandemic humor. And its limits.

It's important for us to maintain our sense of humor during this frightening crisis — just as long as we don't overdo it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XAIWpL

Thousands of Zoom accounts are for sale on the dark web

Zoom users who reuse the same passwords from other accounts can face an ugly unintended consequence. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2VbIb54

NASCAR star Kyle Larson fired by his team after saying N-word during virtual race

Chip Ganassi Racing says its now-former driver's use of the racial slur was "offensive and unacceptable." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34B6L2c

How to best sanitize your phone and other tech

Many ultraviolet (UV) light sanitizing devices are selling out. We found where they're in stock and consulted germ-expert MDs on how to shop for them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2wG6PBl

Trump backs down after Cuomo, governors unite on coronavirusk response

"I'm not going to put pressure on any governor to open," the president said in an about-face from his remarks on Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V9Xr2n

Senate Republicans investigating WHO and China's coronavirus response

The Senate Homeland Security Committee will conduct a “wide-ranging” oversight investigation into the WHO’s dealings with China from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3el3R68

Airlines and Treasury reach an agreement over multibillion-dollar relief

Ten of the country's largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, are to receive a slice of the $25 billion Payroll Support Program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Va9QTM

Fact check: Trump claims it's his call on when to 'reopen' the country. He's wrong.

Only the states can give shutdown orders, and only the states can lift them, legal scholars say. Many governors agree. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a5ptQA

Antibody tests need to be in place for 2nd wave, CDC director says

NBC News spoke with CDC Director Robert Redfield about COVID-19 antibody tests and immunity to the virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ccpJij

From Clinton to Trump, 20 years of boom and mostly bust in prepping for pandemics

Over 20 years and 4 administrations, the U.S. government has failed to take steps that would have made it easier to respond to a pandemic like the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cd3gBC

Joe Biden defeats Bernie Sanders in Wisconsin primary, NBC News projects

The results were released nearly a week after voters went to the polls amid the coronavirus outbreak. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34zXR5d

At least 33 dead as dozens of tornadoes rip through the South

The storm systems left over one million people without power on Monday morning, as it travels up the Atlantic coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XzM3yq

'I'm scared for my child': Coronavirus hits Louisiana juvenile detention centers

Mothers of incarcerated youth say the state is giving them no information as the coronavirus spreads inside facilities, infecting both kids and staff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V49wWI

Police chief on leave for alleged remarks on gay cop's COVID-19 death

Police Chief Dale Engle allegedly blamed a deputy sheriff's COVID-19 death on his "homosexuality" while dismissing other officers' coronavirus concerns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JZqrTW

Starving, angry and cannibalistic: America's rats are getting desperate amid coronavirus pandemic

"A new 'army' of rats come in, and whichever army has the strongest rats is going to conquer that area," said Bobby Corrigan, an urban rodentologist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3a3esiJ

The woman leading COVID-19 vaccine trials is 'not your average pocket-protector scientist'

"A lot of people are banking on us or feel that we have a product that could, at least, be part of the answer this world needs," Corbett said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yhhrH1

Thousands of DACA health care workers fight coronavirus — and worry about their fate

"I try not to think about it every day," says Fort Myers, Florida, paramedic Aldo Martínez. DACA recipients "do not cause harm, but well being," he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2XzM1GO

The U.K. has its prime minister back — but the crisis is about to get worse

U.K. is likely to be "one of the worst, if not the worst affected country in Europe,” a senior scientific adviser said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3c9yKZk

Trump friend Stanley Chera dies from coronavirus complications

The president called his pal a “great guy” and at a campaign rally last year praised him for his support “from the beginning.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yPMQAH

Tarvaris Jackson, ex-NFL quarterback, dies at 36 in single-car crash

Jackson was hired as quarterbacks coach for Tennessee State last season after a 10-year NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3cj2Fi2

NASCAR star Kyle Larson suspended for using N-word during virtual race

Larson's use of the racial slur comes a week after another driver, Bubba Wallace, "rage quit" an iRacing event. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3crgv1V

Amazon stops accepting new online grocery customers amid surging demand

Amazon also plans to shorten some Whole Foods stores’ hours for the public so its employees can more quickly fulfill online grocery orders, the company said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Vwydu2

Distant star explosion is brightest ever seen, study finds

Astronomers say it may be an odd type of supernova that has yet to be confirmed observationally. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3efl5Sq

The iPad is the only tablet worth buying

After years of using Apple's iPad alongside other tablets, a technology writer shares why it's become his top pick and the only one he recommends. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yYqNIi

Trump uses coronavirus briefing for airing of grievances

"Everything we did was right," the president told reporters, after playing a campaign-style video defending the White House's response to the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RAMHrm

'I'm scared for my child': Coronavirus hits Louisiana juvenile detention centers

Mothers of incarcerated youth say the state is giving them no information as the coronavirus spreads inside facilities, infecting both kids and staff. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2V49wWI

Ohio authorities continue to search for man missing nearly a month