co Up to 190,000 coronavirus deaths possible in Africa in first year of pandemic unless there’s containment: WHO By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:08:02 +0000 Between 83,000 and 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa, with 29 million to 44 million infected, in the coronavirus pandemic’s first year if containment measures do not work, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. Full Article
co Racy photos and an undisclosed killing: Sheriff’s race is Broward County’s raucous election to watch By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony is getting a political baptism by fire in an election that reads like a Hollywood screenplay with racy photos, a secret decades-old killing and a bitter union fight. Full Article
co Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:21 +0000 Google parent Alphabet has scrapped its plans to develop a futuristic “Smart City” on the Toronto waterfront over privacy concerns and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic Full Article
co Trump offers Biden rapid COVID-19 test to resume travel By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:43:08 +0000 In a telephone interview with "Fox & Friends," Trump said he would be willing to provide the former vice president with the same coronavirus tests he uses. Full Article
co Coronavirus may linger in semen of infected men, poses small risk for COVID-19 infection via sex: study By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:12:01 +0000 The semen of men infected with coronavirus revealed that the disease lingered in only a few patients, suggesting there is a small chance COVID-19 can be transmitted sexually, researchers said. Full Article
co SEE IT: 4-year-old with cancer has emotional reunion with dad after 7 weeks apart amid coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:33:21 +0000 The heartwarming reunion, which clearly made little Mila Sneddon's day, took the young girl completely by surprise. Full Article
co Conservative talk-radio host Dennis Prager bemoans loss of racial slurs, gets history lesson By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:51:01 +0000 Conservative firebrand Dennis Prager has taken a break from pushing hydroxychloroquine and calling lockdowns “the greatest mistake” in history to rail against the loss of racist language. Full Article
co NYC to limit entry at Hudson River Park and Domino Park to curb coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:51:55 +0000 The NYPD will limit entry at Hudson River Park Piers 45 and 46 in Manhattan and Domino Park in Williamsburg to ensure social distancing during coronavirus. Full Article
co Record unemployment hits veterans hard, nearly 12% out of work By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:48:38 +0000 Veterans are being hit hard by unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
co No burglaries were reported in neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was killed, contradicting suspects’ claim: report By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:06:44 +0000 An already-unlikely motive in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case became even more suspicious on Friday. The two Georgia men who were caught on video shooting the unarmed jogger to death in February claim they were chasing a suspect behind a series of burglaries in the area. But a local police official said the last break-in the neighborhood was reported nearly two months before the shooting. Full Article
co HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:47:47 +0000 “We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.” Full Article
co Disney Springs in Orlando starting phased reopening after coronavirus closures By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:59:40 +0000 Disney World is beginning to spring into action. Disney Springs, the company’s outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex near its Florida theme parks, is set to begin a phased reopening on May 20 following closures to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
co Trump on board with $3.9 billion bailout for MTA, NYC councilman says By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:25:51 +0000 The White House is expected to inform Gov. Cuomo of Trump’s bailout support Friday afternoon. Full Article
co Costco shoppers upset the retailer is requiring customers to wear face masks during a pandemic By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:09:05 +0000 Some Costco customers are not happy about having to wear masks in stores. Full Article
co Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:40:30 +0000 Chris Cornell’s widow is firing back at her husband’s Soundgarden bandmates, calling the lawsuit they filed against her Wednesday an attempt to “browbeat” her into giving up “copyrighted works.” Full Article
co California to mail ballots to all voters because of coronavirus By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:20:48 +0000 Surprisingly, they didn’t do it years ago due to traffic. Full Article
co 4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals. Full Article
co WATCH LIVE VIDEO: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s May 9 press conference with coronavirus updates By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:34:06 +0000 Watch New York Gov. Cuomo’s daily press conference with updates on the state’s fight against coronavirus. Full Article
co California man to plead guilty to conning ‘black-ish’ star By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:49:09 +0000 That's plenty sketchy-ish. Full Article
co Russia holds ‘safe’ parade, Belarus packs in people, ignoring coronavirus fears By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:22:50 +0000 Vladimir Putin and Russia played it safe for their Victory Day parade, but Belarus. Full Article
co Search for pair of teens who vanished while tubing continues in Utah By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:20:41 +0000 The desperate search for two teens who vanished while tubing in Utah continued on Saturday, days after the pair were swept up in an intense storm. Full Article
co Struck on cruise ships during coronavirus pandemic, crews beg to go home By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:34:51 +0000 Long after passengers disembarked from cruise ships, tens of thousands of crew members are still trapped on vessels. Full Article
co Can you get an airline ticket refund due to postponed Olympics or coronavirus crisis? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:54:21 -0400 If you were headed to Tokyo or any other destination, here's what you must know to get a refund. It may not happen — you may get a voucher instead — but you can get some relief. Full Article
co Coronavirus means social distancing. For flight attendants, it's suddenly easier By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:58 -0400 Social distancing — a term we've all become familiar with — has been nearly impossible to accomplish on an airplane. Until now. Full Article
co Due to coronavirus, hikers advised to leave the Pacific Crest Trail. Some refuse By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:23:50 -0400 Thousands sign up to hike the California-Oregon-Washington trail every spring. Most have given up amid coronavirus, but some remain, amid controversy. Full Article
co Tourism is tanking. So RV and camper companies found business fighting COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:09 -0400 The near total collapse of tourism has left recreational-vehicle companies — those that rent or sell RVs and the like — scrambling to survive. Full Article
co Column: No coronavirus refund but credit for a future cruise? Are you kidding? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:00:44 -0400 Like airlines, cruise operators make refunds difficult for passengers who are rethinking travel plans because of the coronavirus. Full Article
co Joshua Tree National Park closes to all visitors over coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:53:53 -0400 The park closed indefinitely to all visitors Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. It earlier had closed campgrounds and access roads into the park but allowed walkers and cyclists to enter. Full Article
co Amid coronavirus, cruise ships idle away off SoCal coast By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:15:17 -0400 Many mothballed ships have to maintain crews. They're looking for docks in California Full Article
co DOT tells airlines to refund canceled flights, but don't count on cash just yet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 13:14:38 -0400 The Department of Transportation has said it will give airlines a chance to comply with its refund requests "before taking further action." Full Article
co Disneyland won't refund coronavirus tickets, but you can postpone By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 14:03:36 -0400 Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates Full Article
co Celebrate Passover a new way (Zoom, anyone?) in the time of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 10:00:20 -0400 As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus. Full Article
co With coronavirus Easter, chocolate bunnies now wear masks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 19:41:25 -0400 Some chocolate makers added masks to their bunnies to reflect the coronavirus era Full Article
co When will cruises resume amid coronavirus? CDC extends ban on sailing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:21:23 -0400 The CDC extends its no-sail order without a firm date of when cruise ships will set sail from U.S. ports Full Article
co Coyotes, bobcats and bears: Wildlife is reclaiming Yosemite National Park By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:49 -0400 Bears, bobcats and other critters are roaming free in California's most popular national park, closed to visitors since March 20 Full Article
co Column: When even the Girl Scouts can't get a coronavirus refund, something's very wrong By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:00:19 -0400 Coronavirus: If we've learned anything from the pandemic, it's that once a business gets its hands on your money, it doesn't want to give any back. Full Article
co Flying during coronavirus is nothing like it used to be. Who's doing it? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:00:30 -0400 Airline passenger volume is down 95%. So who is in that remaining 5%? Full Article
co I'm a flight attendant. My co-workers are starting to test positive for coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:05 -0400 More than 100 flight attendants on one airline have tested positive for the coronavirus. Have airlines done enough? Full Article
co Trout in doubt: Coronavirus could delay California's fishing season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:30:35 -0400 California's Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday gave emergency powers to Fish and Wildlife Department director Charlton Bonham, allowing him to suspend, delay or restrict recreational fishing in specific areas until May 31. Full Article
co Tourist-dependent Solvang struggles through coronavirus stay-home orders in California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:45:41 -0400 Solvang, Calif., with its windmills and half-timbered architecture, draws more than 1½ million visitors a year. It's a virtual ghost town now. Full Article
co Amtrak relaxes its refund rules in the face of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:30:23 -0400 Amtrak also has cut service on the Pacific Surfliner and several other routes. Full Article
co All the cool things you can see on national park webcams (including Old Faithful eruptions) By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Cool webcams, like the one showing Old Faithful eruptions in Yellowstone, let you visit national parks from home. Full Article
co Following coronavirus closure, Mt. Baldy ski resort reopening in limited capacity By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:22:07 -0400 The plan to reopen the San Bernardino County ski destination in a limited capacity marks the latest effort to allow limited recreation amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
co California poppy bloom tempts visitors to break coronavirus stay-at-home order By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:02:45 -0400 A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say. Full Article
co Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Coronavirus stay-at-home order extended through May By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:47:07 -0400 The islands will keep stay-at-home rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
co After coronavirus: Your next hotel stay may look like this By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:19 -0400 In the pandemic aftermath, what will hotels do differently? Full Article
co After coronavirus: Your next road trip may look like this By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:00:11 -0400 When we venture out again, will we first turn to the all-American road trip? Will it be safe? Here's what effect the coronavirus will have. Full Article
co Why whitewater rafting could be the safest way to a family vacation this summer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:00:07 -0400 A family-friendly whitewater rafting trip could be ideal for post-quarantine. Full Article
co L.A. County beaches likely to reopen Wednesday or Thursday By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:06:33 -0400 Officials say many restrictions will be in place, to change in four phases. Full Article
co Adam Gase impression steals the show in Frank Caliendo’s parody video of NFL coaches getting their 2020 schedules By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:07:39 +0000 Adam Gase eyeing Gang Green’s 2020 schedule is the highlight of comedian Frank Caliendo’s latest parody video featuring one of his favorite topics ... the NFL. Full Article