on Six months from the election, six states are poised to decide Trump-Biden race By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:00:08 -0400 Toss-up contests from Arizona to Florida hold the key for President Trump and Joe Biden. Full Article
on Trump acknowledges coronavirus death toll could reach 100,000 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 13:38:09 -0400 Coronavirus could kill 100,000, Trump says, weeks after predicting lower toll Full Article
on Coronavirus leaves Washington farmers with a big problem: What do you do with a billion pounds of potatoes? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 18:57:08 -0400 Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination Full Article
on Coronavirus and downturn slam America's oil patch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 07:00:14 -0400 When Texas' energy-dependent economy stalled, mass layoffs hit skilled middle-class workers. Full Article
on 'Put on a mask and shut up': China's new 'Wolf Warriors' spread hoaxes and attack a world of critics By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 14:29:15 -0400 The aggressive nationalism of China's diplomats matches the swagger of Xi Jinping's China, which is determined to deflect blame for the coronavirus. Full Article
on L.A. Times wins Pulitzer Prizes for art criticism, immigration reporting By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 15:34:53 -0400 Los Angeles Times journalists Christopher Knight and Molly O'Toole won Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, bringing the newspaper's total to 47. Full Article
on Trump rarely shows empathy in coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 18:02:25 -0400 Most presidents act as consoler-in-chief in times of national crisis. Trump has struggled to show any empathy with victims or survivors of COVID-19. Full Article
on 'You could literally kill someone': Masks become a new COVID-19 battleground By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 18:05:36 -0400 As more states reopen their economies, officials say fighting the coronavirus outbreak means wearing a face covering. But some are balking at restrictions. Full Article
on Migrants deported by U.S. make up more than 15% of Guatemala's coronavirus cases By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 22:55:26 -0400 U.S. deportation flights to Guatemala resume -- with promises of testing for coronavirus Full Article
on Mexico's fragile health system running out of room for coronavirus patients By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 23:38:49 -0400 The coronavirus pandemic is threatening Mexico's fragile public health infrastructure. Full Article
on Scientists say a now-dominant strain of the coronavirus could be more contagious than original By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 07:00:46 -0400 A mutation in the novel coronavirus has led to a new strain viewed as more contagious than the virus that emerged from China, according to a new study. Full Article
on Italy begins easing lockdown and rebooting its economy By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 12:44:13 -0400 Italy Easing Lockdown Full Article
on Trump officials ignored coronavirus warnings, ousted scientist says in complaint By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 14:30:59 -0400 Rick Bright, pushed out of a job heading a federal research agency, files a complaint saying he was retaliated against for resisting Trump's plans. Full Article
on 'A pure hypocrite': De Blasio blasts Trump over coronavirus aid By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 17:27:24 -0400 De Blasio says he needs Trump to lift New York City from the ashes of COVID-19. But the president says no 'bailout' is coming for his old hometown. Full Article
on White House may close its coronavirus task force this month By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 20:45:25 -0400 The White House is considering shutting down its coronavirus task force by the end of May and handing responsibilities to FEMA even as some models project a sharp increase in COVID-19 deaths in the coming weeks. Full Article
on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in hospital with infection, Supreme Court says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 20:51:43 -0400 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, the Supreme Court said. Full Article
on Hospitals prepare for wave of mental health disorders among their workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 07:00:19 -0400 As many as 20% to 25% of healthcare workers in hard-hit areas, experts say, are likely to develop disorders such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress. Full Article
on Trump calls Americans 'warriors' in fight to open the economy By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 15:19:13 -0400 As COVID-19 deaths keep rising, Trump's message has shifted from 'one is too many' to praising Americans as warriors fighting to open the economy. Full Article
on 'We're vulnerable': On the Navajo Nation, a rush to curb the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:54:03 -0400 A desperate attempt to halt coronavirus cases is underway on the country's largest reservation, which spans Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Full Article
on Federal investigations curtailed amid coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 07:00:31 -0400 Federal indictments were down 75 percent in April and 25 percent in march as prosecutors and investigators were forced to curtail operations in response to coronavirus. Full Article
on Commentary: Evaluating risk and medical treatment in the time of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:28:34 -0400 Risk guides much of our medical care system. COVID-19 is showing us, unless we have developed immunity, we are all at risk. Full Article
on A coronavirus debate on the apple orchard: Should migrant workers be allowed to sleep in bunk beds? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 23:57:44 -0400 Washington state fruit growers say that a ban on bunk beds in farmworker housing would cut their seasonal work force in half, likely leading to food shortages and price hikes. Full Article
on Our coronavirus blind spot: People like me who need dialysis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:35 -0400 We are on the precipice of spread COVID-19 from dialysis centers to nursing homes. But there is a safer way to administer this lifesaving care. Full Article
on In Brunswick, Georgia, residents reflect on the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 22:58:23 -0400 For many Americans, Arbery's killing harks back to the old Jim Crow days when white mobs hunted black men down and killed them with impunity. In Brunswick, the shooting has sparked an uneasy conversation about race and power. Full Article
on Coronavirus: What shape will a recession and recovery take? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:20:09 GMT Monica Miller explains the alphabet soup of possible recession shapes for the coronavirus-hit global economy. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Sailors tell of months stuck on ships By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:02:06 GMT Since March, many ports are refusing to allow crew changes or shore leave. Full Article
on Coronavirus: How African firms are being impacted by the lockdown By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:54:31 GMT With imports slowing, many African nations are learning the importance of local manufacturing. Full Article
on Coronavirus bailouts: Which country has the most generous deal? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:26:25 GMT A look at the different ways nations are trying to cushion the blow from the virus shutdowns. Full Article
on Virgin Media and O2 join forces to take on BT By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:03:06 GMT A tie-up is agreed that will create one of the UK's largest mobile, broadband and media firms. Full Article
on Coronavirus: US unemployment claims hit 33.3 million amid virus By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:51:07 GMT Data shows roughly one-fifth of the US workforce has filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Passengers told to wear gloves at some UK airports By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:00:50 GMT The owner of Stansted and Manchester airports says passengers must cover their faces and wear gloves. Full Article
on UK 'must prioritise green economic recovery' By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:30:00 GMT Boris Johnson needs to prioritise the environment as the UK recovers from coronavirus, firms say. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Young people are keen to fly again, says airline boss By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:44:56 GMT Wizz Air's József Váradi says budget airlines will be in high demand once the pandemic ends. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Rail services to be increased as travel restrictions ease By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:48:49 GMT Train operators and the government are planning to increase rail services from mid-May onwards. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Pandemic sends US jobless rate to 14.7% By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:11:25 GMT US unemployment rises to its highest level since the 1930s as coronavirus devastates the economy. Full Article
on Coronavirus: What could a socially-distanced bar look like? By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:51:52 GMT How bars and restaurants could look when coronavirus restrictions are eased. Full Article
on How Waterstones is selling books during the coronavirus lockdown By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:05:26 GMT Waterstones CEO: How I keep selling books while my bookshops are shut down. Full Article
on Autistic artist uses painting to deal with coronavirus fear By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:17:53 GMT David Downes is one of a number of artists in the East of England using the pandemic as inspiration. Full Article
on Stars sing out for Sondheim's birthday concert By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:24:21 GMT Titans from the stage and screen perform the composer's greatest musical hits online. Full Article
on How Irrfan Khan helped Slumdog Millionaire to become an Oscar winner By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:38:22 GMT Danny Boyle credits Irrfan Khan with propelling Slumdog Millionaire to Oscar glory. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Captain Tom Moore graffiti mural in Tamworth By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:48:50 GMT Graffiti artist paints NHS fundraiser Captain Tom on Tamworth wall Full Article
on International star Irrfan Khan has died at the age of 53 By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:52:17 GMT Stars from around the world have been paying tribute to actor Irrfan Khan who has died at the age of 53. Full Article
on Sally Rooney's novel Normal People adapted for TV By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:00:07 GMT On location in Dublin with the stars of Normal People Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Timelapse of London artist creating NHS mural By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 11:30:01 GMT Watch the timelapse of artist Lionel Stanhope creating his artwork under London's Waterloo Bridge. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Michael Palin shares his hospital stories for NHS charity book By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:06:51 GMT The Monty Python shares his lighter moments in hospital, and how humour helps us all. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Inclusive choir finds voice in lockdown By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:04:51 GMT The Soundabout Inclusive Choir is helping to overcome the isolation felt by some people with special needs. Full Article
on The Last Dance: 'I did not anticipate this reaction' By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:18:20 GMT Jason Hehir speaks to the BBC about interviewing Michael Jordan and why the documentary series has had such an impact. Full Article
on Bansky thanks NHS staff in Southampton with original painting By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:47:12 GMT The elusive artist's latest work, Game Changer, is on display at Southampton General Hospital. Full Article
on Serkis: ‘Hobbit reading will take you on an adventure’ By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:16:58 GMT Gollum actor Andy Serkis is doing a continuous live reading of The Hobbit for charity. Full Article
on Coronavirus: Fairgrounds packed up with nowhere to go By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:03:56 GMT Britain's showmen are facing financial ruin as lockdown means fairgrounds rusting away in storage. Full Article