t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Former truck driver arrested in Iowa for three murders dating back nearly 30 years By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:51:31 +0000 A fomer-long haul truck driver behind bars for allegedly killing three women in Tennessee and Wyoming in the 1990s is now being investigated for any ties he may have to other cold murder cases, police said. Full Article
t New York extends civil ‘look back’ for child sexual assault victims By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:05:00 +0000 NY Gov. Cuomo extended a “lookback window” created as part of the Child Victims Act last year that allows child sex abuse survivors of all ages to file civil suits beyond the normal statute of limitations. Full Article
t 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
t Trump calls video of Ahmaud Arbery killing ‘disturbing’ but trusts Georgia’s ‘very good’ law enforcement By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:55:23 +0000 President Trump on Friday called the viral video of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing “very, very disturbing,” but he said he’s confident that Georgia’s law enforcement authorities will handle the case properly despite a slow-moving investigation and conflict-of-interest questions surrounding the incident. “So I saw the tape, and it’s very, very disturbing," he said in a Fox New phone interview. “I looked at a picture of that young man. He was in a tuxedo... And I will say that that looks like a really good, young guy.” Full Article
t Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:24:25 +0000 The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 2 men arrested in Michigan store shooting over mask dispute By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:47:30 +0000 Two men were arrested in a fatal shooting in Flint, Mich. Full Article
t Lori Vallow’s brother died of blood clot, autopsy shows By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:58:18 +0000 A pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of Lori Vallow, who’s facing charges in the disappearance of her children Full Article
t 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
t 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
t Seminal rocker Little Richard, singer of classic “Tutti Frutti” and “Lucille,” dead at 87 By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:37:08 +0000 The wildly influential singer and pianist established rock ’n’ roll as a genre with just one rule — there are no rules. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Get outside (but keep your distance!) at L.A.'s hidden marsh By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:00:53 -0400 Get a big breath of spring at Madrona Marsh in Torrance, while keeping people at a distance. Full Article
t Is it safe to walk, run or bike outside right now? Yes, and this is how By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:37:31 -0400 Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns. Full Article
t I did a Napa wine tasting. At home. Here's how it went By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:14:41 -0400 Wine tastings can happen virtually. Here are a slew of California vineyards welcoming online guests. Full Article
t 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
t My fave travel places are closed. I'm still (virtually) visiting By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:19:11 -0400 I ache to stay at the Metropol in Moscow, and stroll through the Louvre. For now, videos and photos will have to do. Full Article
t 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
t Travel the world from your easy chair with these video sites By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:01:54 -0400 Even though we're confined to home, we can still travel the world in virtual and regular reality. You'll find sumptuous videos on these sites, most of them free. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Griffith Park trails, U.S. Forest campgrounds closed. Here's which Southern California parks are safe to visit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:45:08 -0400 Public officials press for more social distancing as many beaches and public spaces close amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
t 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
t Escape to Catalina? No, it's closed up tight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:49:20 -0400 The island has always depended on visitors, but this moment is different Full Article
t '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
t 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
t Major cruise lines suspend sailings until mid-May, for now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:22 -0400 Carnival, Holland America, Seabourn and others extend suspension of sailings that began March 13 Full Article