Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
Catholic church closes after priests get coronavirus
A Catholic church in Houston has closed its doors after five of its leaders tested positive for COVID-19, including two priests who had helped celebrate public masses which had resumed earlier this month.
A Catholic church in Houston has closed its doors after five of its leaders tested positive for COVID-19, including two priests who had helped celebrate public masses which had resumed earlier this month.
New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Annie Glenn, widow of U.S. Sen. John Glenn, dies of COVID-19 complications at Minnesota nursing home
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn and a communication disorders advocate, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Belmont to lead off Triple Crown without fans June 20
The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown for the first time in the sport's history.
The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown for the first time in the sport's history.
Gym cited again for defying New Jersey shutdown order
The owners of a gym in southern New Jersey have again been cited for reopening the business in defiance of a state order that shutdown nonessential businesses to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
The owners of a gym in southern New Jersey have again been cited for reopening the business in defiance of a state order that shutdown nonessential businesses to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit cards
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week.
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week.
Famed Peter Luger steakhouse turns to delivery
The Brooklyn institution is now offering pickup and delivery from a limited menu and butcher shop items.
The Brooklyn institution is now offering pickup and delivery from a limited menu and butcher shop items.
Malaysian woman, born without arms, sews PPE with feet
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Nancy Pelosi digs at Trump, calls president 'morbidly obese'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., took a shot at President Trump's weight amid the revelation that he has been taking the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that he previously touted as a treatment for the coronavirus.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., took a shot at President Trump's weight amid the revelation that he has been taking the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine that he previously touted as a treatment for the coronavirus.
Brian Quinn of Impractical Jokers turns brewery into hand sanitizer plant for frontline workers
Staten Island native and star of TruTV's Impractical Jokers, Brian "Q" Quinn, has pulled off his best stunt yet--turning beer from his brewery into hand-sanitizer for those on the frontlines.
Staten Island native and star of TruTV's Impractical Jokers, Brian "Q" Quinn, has pulled off his best stunt yet--turning beer from his brewery into hand-sanitizer for those on the frontlines.
South Jersey gym reopens in defiance of governor's order, owners cited
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Connecticut delays haircuts until June
That haircut will have to wait. Salons and barbershops across Connecticut are not being allowed to reopen on Wednesday after all.
That haircut will have to wait. Salons and barbershops across Connecticut are not being allowed to reopen on Wednesday after all.
Western New York can begin restarting its economy, says Cuomo
Western New York, including the city of Buffalo, met the state's coronavirus containment goals and can begin to reopen its economy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.
Western New York, including the city of Buffalo, met the state's coronavirus containment goals and can begin to reopen its economy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.
Construction, curbside retail, drive-in, drive-thru businesses now allowed in NJ
New Jersey will allow some construction and retail businesses to resume soon under certain parameters.
New Jersey will allow some construction and retail businesses to resume soon under certain parameters.
NYC alternate side parking rules resume May 18 for 1 week
[UPDATED] The break from alternate side parking rule comes to a temporary end.
[UPDATED] The break from alternate side parking rule comes to a temporary end.
What parents need to know about COVID-linked inflammatory syndrome in children
What should parents know about this potentially fatal syndrome? First, it very rare and it is treatable. Second, you should be on the lookout for certain signs and symptoms in your children so that you can act fast.
What should parents know about this potentially fatal syndrome? First, it very rare and it is treatable. Second, you should be on the lookout for certain signs and symptoms in your children so that you can act fast.
Father and son each die from COVID-19 two days apart
This father and son duo would eventually lose their battles with the virus.
This father and son duo would eventually lose their battles with the virus.
Just a chat: Calls offered for older adults staying home
For 81-year-old Dell Kaplan, the offer to get calls from a stranger just to chat while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic was immediately appealing.
For 81-year-old Dell Kaplan, the offer to get calls from a stranger just to chat while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic was immediately appealing.