With Weeks to Go, Working Philly Parents Don't Know Where to Drop Off Their Kids
The School District of Philadelphia has said some working parents will be able to drop off their kids at some locations to have supervised virtual learning
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Videos of Large Crowd of Villanova Students Prompt Safety Concerns
Videos of a large gathering of Villanova students, some not wearing masks, prompted safety concerns for the university amid the coronavirus pandemic as well as a message from the school’s president.
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Outbreak Plans, Lunch Indoors? NJ Releases Health Plans For Reopening Schools
Gov. Phil Murphy’s order separates school cafeterias from rules about restaurant dining, and the health department has a plan in case of coronavirus outbreaks in schools.
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Penn State Students Must Sign a COVID-19 Waiver, Could Be Required to Take Test
Penn State students must sign a waiver acknowledging the health dangers of coronavirus and could be asked to get a COVID-19 test prior to coming to campus for the fall semester.
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What Is the Reopening Plan for Schools in Philly and the Suburbs? Here Are Answers
Hundreds of school districts in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties along with South Jersey and Delaware are scrambling to come up with plans for the 2020-2021 school year. We have a map with answers for parents and teachers.
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CDC Suggests Recovered COVID-19 Patients Have Protection for 3 Months
People who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely interact with others for three months, according to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — suggesting that immunity to the virus may last at least that long. The recent change is part of the agency’s guidance on quarantining. It states that people shou... -
Study Hints, Can't Prove, Survivor Plasma Fights COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover
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US Postal Service Warns Numerous States That Mail-In Ballots May Be Delivered Too Late
Numerous states have received letters from the U.S. Postal Service in recent days warning them that the agency that oversees mail in the United States will not be able to fulfill requests for mail-in ballots. The USPS said that there is not enough time for the ballots to be requested, completed and returned before the Nov. 3 presidential election, ... -
‘Succession' Star Nicholas Braun Writes a Virus Dating Song
Actor Nicholas Braun, who plays fan favorite Cousin Greg on HBO’s “Succession,” has created a song for the age of COVID.
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The Clothing Rental Start-Up Rent the Runway Is Closing All of Its Stores for Good
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on many retailers, pushing dozens into bankruptcy, and it will now prompt the clothing subscription company Rent the Runway to shut all of its stores for good. Rent the Runway told CNBC it is making the decision in order to focus its investments on digital and adding more drop boxes for cust... -
J Balvin Says He Is Recovering From the Coronavirus
Colombian superstar J Balvin says he is recovering after battling the coronavirus.
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US Retail Sales Rise for 3rd Month But Slowdown Expected
Americans increased their retail purchases by 1.2% in July, with solid gains in appliances and clothing, restoring sales to their level before the viral pandemic erupted in March
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Into the Unknown: NBA Teams Face Concerns Outside of Bubble
Luke Walton was trying to motivate his Sacramento Kings to play hard until the end of this season.
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Virus Updates: US-Canada Border Stays Closed; Southern Schools Aim for Fall Football
Texas and Florida were rapidly closing in on 10,000 coronavirus deaths Friday, while President Donald Trump’s false claims about the progress of the pandemic were weaponized by Joe Biden. The national death toll from the virus that has upended the way Americans live and wrecked the economy was 168,334 and climbing Saturday, and the total ... -
Mail-In Ballots Sent to Trump, First Lady in Florida
President Donald Trump has requested a mail-in ballot for Florida’s Tuesday primary election, despite weeks of criticizing the practice.
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Georgia Governor to Drop Lawsuit Over Atlanta Mask Mandate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he’s dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city’s requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
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At Which Cinemas in the Philly Area Can You See a Movie Again Starting Next Week?
Movie theaters have been one of the notable public places that have remained closed in the Philadelphia area throughout the coronavirus outbreak. But, AMC Theatres is changing that next week.
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AMC to Offer 15-Cent Tickets on 1st Day of Reopening
The nation’s largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie
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NJ Casinos, Tracks Win $264M in July After Virus Reopening
New Jersey’s casinos and horse tracks won $264.5 million in July after reopening amid the coronavirus outbreak, a figure that was down nearly 21% from a year ago, but one the gambling houses will gladly take after months of inactivity.
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What No Student Loan Payments Until 2021 Means for You
Student loan borrowers with federal debt won’t see a bill until January 2021
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US Jobless Claims Fall Below 1 Million But Remain High
The number of Americans applying for unemployment dropped below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak took hold in the U.S. five months ago, but layoffs are still running extraordinarily high. The figures show that the crisis continues to throw people out of work just as the expiration of an extra $600 a week in̷... -
‘It's Time to Get Creative!' Love, Sex and Dating in the Age of the Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a complete shift in the dating landscape and the way singles interact with others in a romantic setting.
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Virus Updates: Fauci ‘Not Pleased' With US Outbreak; Biden Calls for Nationwide Mask Mandate
The accuracy of the coronavirus case count in the United States is being called into question after officials reported that a two-week drop in the number of new daily cases could be attributed to a decline in testing, CNBC reported Wednesday. Last week, the country recorded an average of 52,875 new cases every day, down 19% from July 28 –…... -
Accuracy of US Coronavirus Data Thrown Into Question as Decline in Testing Skews Drop in New Cases
For the first time in months, the daily growth of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. has steadily fallen over the past two weeks, giving some hope to U.S. officials who proclaimed there were “signs of progress” in Southern states that were hit particularly hard.
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WHO Recommends Putting Off Dental Cleanings, Other Routine Visits Due to COVID-19
The coronavirus has hit the dental industry hard. Models last month from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute predict dental spending could be down by as much as 38% by the end of 2020 and 20% in 2021.
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For Americans Waiting on Virus Aid, No New Relief in Sight
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
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Spiking Gun Violence May Be Fueled by the Pandemic, Experts Say
Gun violence is skyrocketing in Philadelphia in 2020, with aggravated assaults with a gun and homicides up more than 25%, in contrast to dips in other violent crimes. Experts believe the pandemic may be compounding long-known societal problems.
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Coronavirus Spread Slowing Slightly in NJ as Schools Get Go Ahead to Open
Noting local control of schools districts, Gov. Phil Murphy is allowing schools to open in-person, virtually or a combination of both this school year as the spread of COVID-19 continues.
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College Football in the Spring: When? How Much? Who Plays?
Back in April, the idea of a spring college football season fell by the wayside
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Back in the Nest: Pederson Back Coaching After Clearing Coronavirus Protocols
Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is back at the NovaCare Complex after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month.
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NJ Schools Can Open All-Virtual If In-Person Is Not Safe
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to allow school districts to have all-virtual remote instruction.
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No Roars at Augusta as Masters to Be Played Without Fans
The Masters, the major known as much for the roars of the crowd as the raw beauty of Augusta National, will be on mute this year. The club decided Wednesday there will be no spectators. That means all three majors in this year of COVID-19 will not have fans, and the silence figures to be most deafening at Augusta National…
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Interest in Homeschooling Has ‘Exploded' Amid Pandemic
As parents nationwide prepare to help their children with more distance learning, a small but quickly growing number are deciding to take matters entirely into their own hands and begin homeschooling
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Eagles to Open Season in Washington Without Fans in Stands
When the Eagles open their season in Washington in a month, there won’t be any fans at FedEx Field.
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Teachers Decry NYC, NJ's School Reopening Plans as States Push Forward With In-Person Learning
Groups of New Jersey and New York City teachers are asking their states to keep remote learning for the upcoming fall semester until it is completely safe for students to return to in-person learning — but elected officials on Wednesday doubled down on in-person instruction if schools choose that option, providing that they meet health and sa... -
Science and Politics Tied Up in Global Race for a Vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that his country is the first to approve a coronavirus vaccine hasn’t provoked the awe and wonder of the Soviet Union’s launch of the first satellite into orbit in 1957
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Trini Lopez, 1960s-Era Singer, Dies While Battling Coronavirus
Trini Lopez, a singer and guitarist who gained fame for his versions of “Lemon Tree” and “If I Had a Hammer” in the 1960s and took his talents to Hollywood, has died.
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Virus Updates: US Data Accuracy Questioned; Fla. Sheriff Bans Masks for Deputies
As the academic year begins across the United States, schools and universities are still trying to work out how to proceed amid the coronavirus pandemic. In Georgia, a school district quarantined more than 900 students and staff members because of possible exposure to the virus after classes resumed last week. And in a monumental but not surprising... -
North Carolina Dog That Died After ‘Acute' Illness Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A North Carolina dog that died after suffering an “acute illness” earlier this month has tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Monday.
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US Gov't to Buy 100M Doses of Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine for $1.5B
Massachusetts biotech firm Moderna Inc. will produce 100 million doses of its in-development vaccine for the new coronavirus for the U.S. government, the Cambridge-based company and President Donald Trump announced Tuesday.
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What's Keeping Washington From a Virus Deal, Explained
Hopes that talks on a huge COVID-19 relief deal would generate an agreement soon are fizzling, with both the Trump administration negotiating team and top congressional Democrats adopting hard lines and testy attitudes.
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College Football Players Left in Limbo as Seasons Get Pushed
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson is ready to play football next month. Or in the winter. Or even the spring.
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The Most and Least Effective Face Masks to Use During Pandemic: Study
A recent study out of Duke University suggests that not all face coverings are equally effective at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
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Big Ten, Pac-12 Pull Plug on Fall Football Amid Pandemic
The Big Ten and Pac-12 called off their fall football seasons on Tuesday because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football’s five power conferences out of a crumbling season. Five months after the first spikes in coronavirus cases in the U.S. led to the cancellation of the NCAA basketball tournament, the still raging pandemic... -
Penn Tells Students to Stay Home Amid Coronavirus, Offers Tuition Cuts
The University of Pennsylvania is telling students to mostly stay away from campus this fall as the Philadelphia university won’t be offering most undergraduates housing and, with the exception of certain instruction, won’t be holding activities on campus due to coronavirus.
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What Hasn't Changed for Black Small Business Owners Since the Death of George Floyd
Black small business owners — and small business owners of color in general — are particularly pessimistic about their enterprises surviving the coronavirus economy. That likely means continued divergence in small business fortunes along racial and ethnic lines. Just last week, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a study h... -
Eagles Activate Lane Johnson Off Reserve/Coronavirus List
The Eagles have activated right tackle Lane Johnson from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
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Richard Engel: Kids With Special Needs Are Not OK Right Now. Neither Are Parents
Our son Henry is not doing very well with the COVID lockdown. I won’t bother with the perfunctory caveats about all children suffering without school, and all families struggling in this climate of fear and isolation, because it’s only partially true. I think we all know by now that this has not been a collective experience and that families w... -
More States Land on NJ/NY/CT Quarantine List as Cuomo Blasts Feds
Some states on the tri-state’s quarantine list have hit a plateau in coronavirus infections, and few of them have seen decreases in new cases — but the list remains almost as long as ever. As New York reports its lowest virus hospitalization and ICU numbers since the middle of March, the state added Hawaii, South Dakota and the U.S....... -
Virus Updates: Big Ten, Pac-12 Pull Plug on Fall; Ga. District Quarantines 900 Students, Staff
Nearly 100,000 kids in the United States tested positive for the coronavirus in the last two weeks of July, a significant number, especially as leaders mull over whether to reopen schools this fall, NBC News reports. On Capitol Hill, Monday brought no new talks between Trump administration officials and negotiators working on a deal for coronavirus... -
Worldwide Virus Cases Top 20 Million, Doubling in Six Weeks
It took six months for the world to reach 10 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus
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‘Last One Out, Turn Out the Lights': New Hampshire Governor Says Higher Taxes Prompting Urban Flight
New Hampshire’s governor said New Yorkers are pouring into the state due to high taxes and fear for their safety amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Man, Woman Punch Sesame Place Worker Who Reminded Them to Wear Masks, Police Say
A man and woman punched a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee in the face after the teen reminded them to wear masks, police said.
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Host, Promoter Accused of Holding NJ Pool Party With 250 People, Charging Admission
A homeowner and promoter are both accused of ignoring warnings from police and having a pool party with around 250 people at a New Jersey house while charging an admission fee.
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In Virus Talks, Pelosi Holds Firm; Mnuchin Wants a Deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats are holding firm in their negotiations with the White House over coronavirus relief.
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No Federal Relief Leaves States, Cities Facing Big Deficits
The breakdown in negotiations for a new coronavirus relief bill in Congress means help won’t be coming anytime soon for budget-strapped state and local governments across the U.S. Governors, mayors and educators have been asking Congress to allocate hundreds of billions of dollars to help them deal with a sharp drop in tax revenue caused by t... -
All Good: WNBA Has Reported No Positive Coronavirus Tests
One month into the season and the WNBA bubble seems to be working.
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Pa.'s 3rd-Largest School District, Central Bucks, to Start All-Virtual
The move to all-virtual learning when the Bucks County district starts class Sept. 8 follows Philadelphia’s decision to open without in-person learning.
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What to Know About Adopting a Dog During the Pandemic
If you previously shied away from getting a dog due to working outside the home, you may now find yourself in an ideal situation. But remember that adopting a pet is a commitment to care for that pet for their entire life. If you’re willing and able to take on that kind of responsibility, here are some things you should...
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Health Officials Around US Are Quitting Or Getting Fired Amid Pandemic
Vilified, threatened with violence and in some cases burned out, dozens of state and local public health officials around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak, a testament to how politically combustible masks, lockdowns and infection data have become
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Long Beach Mayor Loses Stepfather to COVID-19 One Day After Mother's Memorial
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia announced Monday that his stepfather died due to complications from COVID-19, one day after the family held a memorial service for the mayor’s mother. “We are incredibly saddened to share that my stepfather, Greg O’Donnell, has passed away due to complications from COVID-19,” Garcia said in a s... -
Pa. School Districts Now Have ‘Community Spread' Rating to Weigh How to Reopen
Pennsylvania health and education officials have released a three-tier rating system for counties that advises how school district may choose to open: all-virtual, blended or full in-person.
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Trump Order Gives 35 Million Student Loan Borrowers a Break Until 2021. What We Know So Far
After Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on the details of another stimulus package last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday that gives people with student debt another three-month break from their bills, during which interest will not accrue. As a result, more than 35 million people with federa... -
New Jersey Has Plan to Help Long-Term Care Facilities Amid Coronavirus
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities were among some of the hardest hit places early in the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey and throughout the United States.
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WHO Sees ‘Green Shoots of Hope' in Coronavirus Fight as Global Cases Near 20 Million
The World Health Organization said Monday there are glimmers of hope in the fight against the coronavirus, even as global cases from the virus near 20 million and deaths approach 750,000. “I know many of you are grieving and that this is a difficult moment for the world,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a... -
Philadelphia Museum of Art Sets Reopening Date After Coronavirus Closure
The Philadelphia Museum of Art will reopen its doors over Labor Day weekend. The reopening comes about six months after the iconic art collection closed off its collection amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Philly Public League Won't Be Playing Sports This Fall Amid Coronavirus
The Philadelphia Public League won’t be playing sports this fall amid the coronavirus.
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At His New Jersey Golf Club, Trump Finds Supportive Audience
It was an unexpected perk of their country club membership: being the audience for President Donald Trump’s hurriedly announced news conference Friday evening at his course in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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Schools Mull Outdoor Classes Amid Virus, Ventilation Worries
Many U.S. schools have poor air circulation, which will exacerbate the coronavirus threat when some of them reopen this month
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Police Busted NJ House Party With 300 Attendees, Host Arrested
A party-thrower who hosted more than 300 people, well exceeding Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest directive on indoor gathering, at a New Jersey home was arrested on Sunday. Howell Police say the investigation into a “pop up” party at a home on Wilson Drive in Ramtown is ongoing. The person who was arrested wasn’t identified but aut... -
Extreme Poverty Rises and a Generation Sees Future Slip Away
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are now in danger
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Virus Updates: States Strain to Carry Out Trump Order; Trump Briefing Interrupted
President Donald Trump’s coronavirus press briefing on Monday was interrupted after a reported shooting near the White House. Trump said the situation handled by law enforcement is “very well under control.” Trump said it appears the suspect was shot by law enforcement and transported to the hospital. No one else was injured and i... -
Nine People Test Positive for Coronavirus at Georgia School Captured in Viral Images
The Georgia high school captured in viral images last week that showed hallways packed with students will temporarily close after nine people at the school tested positive for COVID-19, the district’s superintendent said in a letter Sunday.
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Hollywood's COVID Pandemic Disruption Storyline Desperately Needs a Rewrite
There’s a lot to figure out across the entire film business. An industry that prizes creativity, however, is coming up with innovative ways to adapt, NBC News reports.
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Ireland Has a New Coronavirus Fear: Americans on Vacation
Millions of Americans consider Ireland a home away from home. But as the number of coronavirus cases in the United States surges, many Irish businesses say they have been forced to turn away some of their most lucrative customers — vacationing Americans.
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For Pandemic Jobless, the Only Real Certainty Is Uncertainty
Millions of Americans who’ve lost their jobs during the pandemic are living with uncertainty as experts warn the recovery depends on how fast the public health crisis is solved.
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Amid Pandemic, Future of Many Catholic Schools Is in Doubt
As the new academic year arrives, school systems across the United States are struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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States on Hook for Billions Under Trump's Unemployment Plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it’s unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
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NFL Star Cameron Smith Says He Needs Open-Heart Surgery After Positive Coronavirus Test
The 2020 NFL season hasn’t started yet but it’s already come to an end for Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith.
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No Parties, No Trips: Colleges Set COVID-19 Rules for Fall
U.S. colleges are asking returning students to promise to help contain the coronavirus.
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Eagles Activate Linebacker Nathan Gerry From Reserve/COVID-19 List
The Eagles have activated linebacker Nathan Gerry from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
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Small Farmers Left Behind in Trump Administration's COVID-19 Relief Package
In March, Congress authorized a $19 billion bailout for farms suffering losses because of the coronavirus pandemic, and left the Department of Agriculture to work out how the money would be spent. When the program was rolled out two months later, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said its $16 billion in direct payments would be a “lifeline&#... -
US Tops 5 Million Confirmed Virus Cases, to Europe's Alarm
With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. reaching 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe
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‘We'd All Be Sitting in Our Favorite Theaters': Dire Outlook for Cinemas as Coronavirus Resurges in U.S.
While some industries have heralded the third quarter as the beginning of a rebound from the financial devastation wraught by the coronavirus pandemic, the outlook is still dire for U.S. movie theater operators. In recent days all of the major cinema chains released quarterly results that showed mounting losses as nearly 100% of revenue was w... -
Colleges Take Different Approaches to Tracking COVID-19 as Students Return to Campus
There is no existing standard of reporting coronavirus cases or deaths on campuses, nor is that information being publicly tracked on a national scale, NBC News reports. A New York Times survey revealed at least 6,600 cases tied to roughly 270 colleges. Universities have taken various approaches to sharing coronavirus updates with students and facu... -
Virus-Quieted Oceans Open Window for Shark Week Researchers
As the coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay put, it gave sharks a travel passport and scientists a rare opportunity
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Virus Causing Financial Pain Even for People Still Working
At a time when unemployment is high and a federal jobless benefit has just expired, one category of American workers has been largely overlooked: People who still have jobs but whose financial struggles have nevertheless escalated in the face of the pandemic
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Bikers Descend on Sturgis Rally With Few Signs of Pandemic
There are few visible signs of the coronavirus pandemic that’s changing the world at the massive annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota
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Trump Allows Some Unemployment Pay, Defers Payroll Tax
President Donald Trump has issued executive orders to revive an expired unemployment benefit and defer some payroll taxes, contending he must act because lawmakers have failed to agree on a new coronavirus relief package
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Doctors, Hospitals Launch Voter Registration Efforts
Doctors, hospitals and medical students are ramping up efforts to register voters as part of a nationwide campaign this month
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Schools Face Big Virus Test as Students Return to Classroom
Reopening schools will be easy
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Army Veterans, Already Ill From Burn Pits, Now Fear COVID-19
Those who served overseas on U.S. military bases are worried that their exposure to burn pits makes them more vulnerable to COVID-19’s deadly effects.
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US Reports Show Racial Disparities in Kids With COVID-19
Two new sobering government reports show racial disparities in the U.S. coronavirus epidemic extend to children
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Decision on Fall Youth Sports in Pennsylvania Delayed By 2 Weeks
After opposition from the governor, one of Pennsylvania’s governing bodies for high school athletics is delaying its decision to allow sports to happen in the fall. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association’s board of directors on Friday said it will meet again later this month to determine how to move forward, all the while askin... -
Last-Ditch Virus Aid Talks Collapse; No Help for Jobless Now
A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive collapsing Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money has ended in disappointment
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Pet Owners Bonding With Their Dogs, Cats During Pandemic
The lockdown has helped pet owners form stronger emotional bonds with their pooches, become more attuned to their cats, and grow more attached to their puppies, who are after all such good boys.
