New Jersey extending hours at crematories due to coronavirus deaths
New Jersey state regulators are allowing crematories to extend their hours due to the number of coronavirus deaths.
New Jersey state regulators are allowing crematories to extend their hours due to the number of coronavirus deaths.
Neighbor sends Pokemon-themed apology cake after calling police on mom, daughter playing Pokemon Go
Amy Kellems and her daughter were pulled over after her neighbor mistakenly called the cops on them when they were playing Pokemon Go
Amy Kellems and her daughter were pulled over after her neighbor mistakenly called the cops on them when they were playing Pokemon Go
WHO, allies lament Trump cut to US funding as virus rages
The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday lamented the U.S. decision to halt funding for the U.N. agency, promising a review of its decisions while sidestepping President Donald Trump’s complaints about its alleged mismanagement, cover-up and missteps.
The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday lamented the U.S. decision to halt funding for the U.N. agency, promising a review of its decisions while sidestepping President Donald Trump’s complaints about its alleged mismanagement, cover-up and missteps.
Online banking outages reported on same day millions of Americans receive stimulus payment
Many users on Twitter reported having trouble accessing their online bank accounts on the same day that millions of Americans were expected to receive stimulus money.
Many users on Twitter reported having trouble accessing their online bank accounts on the same day that millions of Americans were expected to receive stimulus money.
More states finally paying $600 extra in unemployment aid
The bills are mounting for Justin Conrad, who lost his warehouse job three weeks ago and is anxiously awaiting his first state-provided unemployment check. Compounding his stress, his state, Connecticut, can't say when Conrad will get the additional $600 a week in benefits that the federal government is providing in an economic relief package.
The bills are mounting for Justin Conrad, who lost his warehouse job three weeks ago and is anxiously awaiting his first state-provided unemployment check. Compounding his stress, his state, Connecticut, can't say when Conrad will get the additional $600 a week in benefits that the federal government is providing in an economic relief package.
Year after Notre Dame fire, restoration stalled by coronavirus
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.
Ever since the French landmark was engulfed in flames that destroyed much of the structure's roof and felled its spire on April 15 last year, construction workers have toiled tirelessly to save the 13th-century relic by President Emmanuel Macron's promised five-year timeline.
Florida animal shelter's kennels empty 'for the first time in history' after every dog adopted
For the first time in its history, a Florida animal shelter's kennels were completely emptied after all of the dogs were adopted.
For the first time in its history, a Florida animal shelter's kennels were completely emptied after all of the dogs were adopted.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
Parents create at-home ice cream store for kids during pandemic
Ricky Shankar and his husband Nicholas found a fun way for their kids to cope with isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ricky Shankar and his husband Nicholas found a fun way for their kids to cope with isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor in Britain
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky. The former department store sales assistant is Britain’s oldest known survivor of COVID-19.
Virtual haircut: Hair stylist offers DIY guidance via Zoom for those who desperately need a trim
Hair stylists have been taking to the internet to offer their clients virtual haircuts.
Hair stylists have been taking to the internet to offer their clients virtual haircuts.
Common to experience more vivid dreams during pandemic, experts say
“We see very often that individuals report vivid dreams, vivid nightmares, whenever they go through traumatic events," says Dr. Brittany LeMonda, a Neuropsychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital.
“We see very often that individuals report vivid dreams, vivid nightmares, whenever they go through traumatic events," says Dr. Brittany LeMonda, a Neuropsychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Global coronavirus cases top 2 million, according to Johns Hopkins
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
At least 2 million people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins.
How to seek car payment relief during the pandemic
Many lenders, especially the captive finance companies owned by the automakers, have enacted policies specifically for people who have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic. Loan deferment is the most common relief option.
Many lenders, especially the captive finance companies owned by the automakers, have enacted policies specifically for people who have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic. Loan deferment is the most common relief option.
Designers sew face masks for people who need them most
Karen Sabag, Caroline Berti and Lauren Holovka are designers and small-business owners in New York. They started Sew4Lives just a few weeks ago.
Karen Sabag, Caroline Berti and Lauren Holovka are designers and small-business owners in New York. They started Sew4Lives just a few weeks ago.
Millions to receive stimulus money on Wednesday
Millions of Americans could be waking up to some extra money in their bank accounts.
Millions of Americans could be waking up to some extra money in their bank accounts.
Didn't get your stimulus money? IRS launches tracking tool
More than 80 million Americans are expected to see a stimulus payment of $1,200 or more in their bank accounts Wednesday, according to the Treasury Department.
More than 80 million Americans are expected to see a stimulus payment of $1,200 or more in their bank accounts Wednesday, according to the Treasury Department.