on 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
on ‘I learned a lot from Richard Nixon,’ Trump during interview on Fox & Friends By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:42:05 +0000 During a rambling interview on FOX & Friends, President Trump did a victory lap following DOJ's decision to drop charges against Michae Flynn and how he learned from Nixon as not firing people during an investigation. Full Article
on California to get $247 million refund after protective mask delivery delayed By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:16:07 +0000 California is slated to be refunded the $247 million it paid to a Chinese car company under a massive $1 billion deal for face masks, which were not federally certified by the agreed upon deadline. Full Article
on Pete Davidson asks people to stop bringing drugs to his mom’s house on Staten Island By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:16:43 +0000 Pete Davidson, who recently said he quit using drugs, urged people not to drop off any weed or other illegal substances at his mom’s Staten Island house after a stranger did just that a few days ago. Full Article
on 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
on 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
on SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:14:23 +0000 Gov. Cuomo is down with Robert De Niro portraying him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic, should there be one, and he also took a moment to play the role of the Manhattan-born actor. Full Article
on Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery killing also under investigation, Georgia official says By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:16:29 +0000 A day after a father and son were charged in the February killing of unarmed jogger Ahmaud Arbery, a Georgia official promised a thorough probe into the case and said the man who filmed the horrific incident is also under investigation. In a news conference Friday morning, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vic Reynolds said “every stone will be turned over" and if the facts lead agents to make another arrest “they will do that.” Full Article
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on Out of work and out of money: New Yorkers remain frustrated by overburdened state unemployment system By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:04:13 +0000 Gov. Cuomo said he understands the worries of those out of work during the coronavirus pandemic — but the sentiment offered little solace to those who have been watching their bank accounts dwindle for weeks with no relief in sight. Full Article
on Ohio State to pay almost $41 million to 162 alleged sexual assault victims of university doctor By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:51:13 +0000 Ohio State University will pay about $41 million to settle a dozen lawsuits by 162 men alleging sexual abuse by a team doctor, Richard Strauss. Full Article
on Andrew Yang on attempt to cancel N.Y. presidential primary: ’Their argument just doesn’t make sense’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:53:54 +0000 “They’re still proceeding with primaries for other offices, for other races," Yang told the Daily News. Full Article
on Boeing 737 fatally strikes pedestrian on Texas runway By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:16:20 +0000 A Boeing 737 ran over a man who was on an Austin, TX runway Full Article
on 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
on 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
on Suspect in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:12:20 +0000 A suspect accused in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black jogger killed in a Georgia suburrb more than two months ago, was involved in a previous prosecution of the 26-year-old runner back when he worked for the local district attorney’s office. Full Article
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on Death Valley National Park closes to visitors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:15:58 -0400 National parks in the West continue to close or severely scaledback services over pandemic Full Article
on 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
on Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Alaska begins to lift stay-at-home rules. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:01:53 -0400 The islands will keep rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
on Check out the Las Vegas Strip, without the 42 million visitors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:11:24 -0400 It's hard imagining Las Vegas as a ghost town. Here's what streets look like since casino-resorts closed. Full Article
on LAX FlyAway Bus suspends service to Long Beach and Hollywood By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:11 -0400 The airport shuttle is cutting back on schedules due to drop-offs in passengers Full Article
on Social distancing rules: People, 6 feet. Bison, at least 75 feet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:28:06 -0400 A video of a Montana reporter's encounter with bison in Yellowstone prompts a reminder of social distancing rules -- for wildlife Full Article
on 'Kindness goes a really long way,' Lovely Dude says. Share your story of kindness here By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:00:42 -0400 The coronavirus crisis is bringing out the best in some of us, and readers have shared some of the scenes they've witnessed. Please tell us your story. Full Article
on 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
on Travelers need not worry about Real ID and authorization to visit Europe — for now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 08:00:22 -0400 The deadline for Real ID has been postponed for a year and the need for paperwork to visit 26 European countries is also delayed. Full Article
on 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
on Grand Canyon National Park closes on advice of local health officials By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 06:00:06 -0400 The park had been criticized for allowing visitors to access roads and South Rim view points during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
on A fantastic deal beckoned a family to Disney World. Was it too good to be true? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Our Disney World trip was so close I could taste the character breakfast. But there was fine print. Full Article
on Angeles National Forest closes some popular trails until April 30 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 14:27:29 -0400 Closures effect areas in the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Full Article
on Share the story of your wackiest, weirdest, most wonderful travel souvenir By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 16:45:17 -0400 Everybody winds up with a treasure now and again that's far more meaningful than "My parents went to Las Vegas and all I got was this lousy shirt." What's yours? Full Article
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on Ways to make the most of Easter in isolation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:00:37 -0400 Streaming church services and virtual Easter egg hunts are among the ways to make the most of our first — and, we hope, last — Easter in self-isolation. Full Article
on Why you're getting your money back from Airbnb and why you may not with Vrbo By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Do you want your money back for the Airbnb or Vrbo you didn't to use? Of course you do. But in many cases, you may be disappointed. Full Article
on Readers, add to our gallery of weird and wonderful travel souvenirs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:00:04 -0400 Readers, show us what you've brought home from the world and share the back story of that weird but wonderful souvenir. And thanks for your memories. Full Article
on 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
on To my grandsons: Passover and Easter are difficult this year — and a lasting gift By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:00:13 -0400 Coronavirus has changed the way we celebrate Passover and Easter but not the traditions that bind us. If anything, the pandemic has brought us closer, figuratively speaking. Full Article