Singapore Wins Praise For Its COVID-19 Strategy. The U.S. Does Not
Around the world, different countries have responded differently to the coronavirus crisis — with dramatically different results.
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Tom Hanks, Wife Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus
The two-time Oscar winner tweeted from Australia, where he is preparing to shoot a film about Elvis Presley. Hanks and Wilson are both 63, which places them in a somewhat elevated risk category.
Pole Dancing Made It To The Super Bowl. Now It Wants Another Stage: The Olympics
The International Pole Sports Federation is working to get pole dancing permanently recognized as a sport. Advocates say it combines strength, flexibility, creativity and a whole lot of training.
Protecting And Preserving Ancient Sites At Risk From Sea-Level Rise In Florida
Archaeologists are working to identify historic sites that are threatened by rising sea levels in Florida. If they can't be preserved, efforts will be made to document them before they're lost.
'The New York Times,' The Unreliable Source And The Exposé That Missed The Mark
The New York Times' exposé of star litigator David Boies' efforts against Jeffrey Epstein's estate and social circle took inspiration from a source who appears to have lied. Did the reporting hold up?
How Coronavirus Is Affecting The U.S. Pharmaceutical Supply
In China, drug manufacturers are getting back to work. But supply chain disruptions could still lead to drug shortages down the road.
Coronavirus Pushes More Hospitals To Share Data About Inventories Of Protective Gear
There is currently no central coordination of the supply of protective garb and masks in U.S. hospital inventories. A CDC project wants hospitals to share that information for the good of all.
Democrats Unveil Measure To Help Communities Impacted By Coronavirus
Democratic lawmakers rejected the chief proposal floated by President Trump to cut payroll taxes and instead offered proposals for paid sick leave, expanded unemployment aid, small business grants.
NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The NBA took the action after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus. The Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder were about to tip-off when the game was canceled.
Trump Suspends All Travel From Europe For 30 Days To Combat COVID-19
The moves announced Wednesday came as the White House and Congress worked on economic proposals to contain the fallout from the coronavirus.