ir Amazon celebrates coronavirus crisis' 'Regular Heroes' in new series By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:00:10 -0400 Amazon's docuseries "Regular Heroes" tells the stories of people on the pandemic's front lines, including an L.A. woman working with the homeless. Full Article
ir Video: L.A. Phil musicians give porch recitals for their Pasadena neighbors By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:18:48 -0400 L.A. Phil players Jonathan and Cathy Karoly find a new way to share music. "It's a privilege to get to play for people who want to listen," Cathy says. Full Article
ir 'Pose's' Mj Rodriguez lost loved ones to coronavirus. Art has been her refuge By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:36:19 -0400 "Pose" star Mj Rodriguez discusses what's helping her endure the grief of losing her grandmother and her aunt to coronavirus. Full Article
ir ABC will air some of your favorite Disney movies this summer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:53:03 -0400 ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney" summer movie programming includes "Moana," "Thor: The Dark World," "Up" and "Big Hero 6." Full Article
ir '80s teen gem 'Valley Girl' unconvincingly remade as a jukebox musical By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:27:48 -0400 The new version of "Valley Girl" reconfigures the '80s teen classic as a flashback jukebox musical, but it lacks the spark and charm of the original without finding a new tune to call its own. Full Article
ir What's on TV Friday: L.A. Phil's 100th birthday; coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 20:00:07 -0400 What's on TV Friday, May 8: Great Performances: L.A. Phil's 100th Birthday in PBS; Coronavirus; Movies on TV; TV Talk Shows Full Article
ir Tekashi 6ix9ine shares 'Gooba,' first song since prison release By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:36:36 -0400 "Gooba" is 6ix9ine's first single since being granted an early release from prison due to the spread of COVID-19. Full Article
ir Even Elon Musk and Grimes can't decide how to pronounce their baby's name By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:27:47 -0400 Is the "Æ" in the name X Æ A-12 pronounced "A-I" or "ash"? Depends on which parent (Elon Musk or Grimes) you ask. Full Article
ir Unions praised coronavirus aid for Hollywood workers. Now they say it falls short for some By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:56:04 -0400 In March, Hollywood unions applauded a government package to help entertainment gig workers. Flaws in the rollout meant many couldn't access it. Full Article
ir His Ahmaud Arbery portrait went viral. How an L.A. artist finds power in art By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:00:36 -0400 Artivist Nikkolas Smith combines personal storytelling with issues of national significance in his work. Full Article
ir Toronto man looking for Elizabeth Gallagher inspires new ticket-sharing website By www.thestar.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:49:08 EST Connections allows users to post spare plane tickets and the name of the person the ticket is registered to in hopes of finding a traveler with the same name. Full Article
ir Reposting your first profile picture is the latest Facebook craze By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:00:00 EST Essentially, you surface your first-ever Facebook profile picture — and then nominate three friends to do the same. Full Article
ir Should we reopen? A Texas town relaxes coronavirus restrictions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:25:08 -0400 Colleyville city leaders went further than the Texas governor, allowing restaurants and salons to reopen this week. Residents remain conflicted. Full Article
ir As some coronavirus closures lift in the U.S., studies suggest more and earlier infections By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:49:01 -0400 Studies suggest that coronavirus infections were spreading in the United States farther, faster and earlier than initially thought. Full Article
ir Trump uses coronavirus crisis to push other policy priorities By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:42:19 -0400 Trump is using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity — or as political cover — to make sweeping changes to regulations and push controversial new policies. Full Article
ir What job protection does Europe offer, and how, as coronavirus rages? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:54:16 -0400 Unemployment and coronavirus: How do European countries protect jobs? Full Article
ir 'This is a siege': Inside the NYPD depot at the heart of New York's coronavirus fight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:17 -0400 Since coronavirus outbreak started, the NYPD has used at least 1.5 million surgical masks, 1.2 million gloves and 400,000 disinfectant wipes. Full Article
ir Coronavirus chokes the drug trade — from Wuhan, through Mexico and onto U.S. streets By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:28 -0400 The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many industries, both legal and illicit. Production of fentanyl, which relies on chemical ingredients sourced mainly from Wuhan, China, has been particularly hard hit. Full Article
ir Dying doctors. Too many coffins. Indonesia late in battle against coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:40:54 -0400 Indonesia's government dithered for nearly two months before enacting social restrictions. Tens of thousands could die of COVID-19. Full Article
ir Georgia reopens hair salons and gyms, offering a preview of life after lockdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:01:50 -0400 Georgia lifts many coronavirus-related restrictions, allowing gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys to reopen Friday. Full Article
ir $8-billion effort aims to speed development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:30:19 -0400 The World Health Organization joined with global leaders to accelerate production of vaccines and treatments aimed at stamping out the coronavirus. Full Article
ir Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:55:15 -0400 Officials say the top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending an email pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ir Coronavirus and disinfectant: Why you shouldn't ingest it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:16:28 -0400 If President Trump has persuaded you to use a disinfectant like bleach or Lysol to protect yourself against the coronavirus, scientists have some advice: Don't. Full Article
ir Who knows best? Mayors collide with governors over coronavirus lockdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:00:26 -0400 Ease up or clamp down: Differences over ending coronavirus lockdown turn into power struggle Full Article
ir Cuomo on coronavirus stay-home sacrifices: 'What you're doing is actually saving lives' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 15:17:29 -0400 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged frustration with coronavirus stay-at-home orders but compared them with past sacrifices during national crises. Full Article
ir Could a 'controlled avalanche' stop the coronavirus faster, and with fewer deaths? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:21:35 -0400 Israeli scientists say they can mimic the effects of a vaccination campaign if certain people willingly get infected with the coronavirus and recover. Full Article
ir No more bodies on the streets. But coronavirus batters Ecuador with disproportionate force By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:00:11 -0400 Images of corpses in Ecuador stoked fear of the coronavirus' effect on developing nations. Infections have yet to peak elsewhere in Latin America. Full Article
ir Governors say they'll ease virus restrictions, with an abundance of caution By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:50:00 -0400 The governors of Colorado and New York outlined plans to ease pandemic restrictions but stressed they were moving with caution. Full Article
ir A pastor and protester clashed over coronavirus restrictions. One was arrested By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:02:03 -0400 The debate over constitutional rights and religious freedoms in the COVID-19 age is playing out at an Evangelical church in Louisiana. Full Article
ir Coronavirus, stay-home restrictions and pets By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:22:45 -0400 Pet adoption is booming amid the coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions. Full Article
ir Colorado, Tennessee and other states ease coronavirus restrictions; New York cancels presidential primary By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:40:07 -0400 Colorado, Montana and Tennessee are among states to reopen amid coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ir Do I have coronavirus? CDC updates list of COVID-19 symptoms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:33:55 -0400 The CDC has added six new symptoms to its list of signs that a person has been infected with the new coronavirus, including chills and loss of sense of smell. Full Article
ir On the open road, U.S. truck drivers face the coronavirus and new risks By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:00:54 -0400 The pandemic turned some truckers into essential workers hauling high-value loads that put them at risk, while others have less work despite the risk Full Article
ir Coronavirus antibody tests are still a work in progress By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:54:54 -0400 Infectious disease experts are raising questions about the reliability of early coronavirus antibody tests and studies that hinge on their results. Full Article
ir With laboratories shut, coronavirus forces scientists to 'stop cold' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:23 -0400 The coronavirus outbreak has put science on hold. Now there are discoveries that may never be made and patients who will miss the chance at a breakthrough cure. Full Article
ir Feeling drained by coronavirus quarantine? Science can explain why By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:15:56 -0400 As the coronavirus keeps us stuck at home, scientists and health officials fear that social distancing could take a toll on our mental health. Full Article
ir Clinical trial of remdesivir may be a turning point in coronavirus fight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:31:17 -0400 In a clinical trial, the drug remdesivir shortened recovery time for patients with advanced cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Full Article
ir Germany avoids the worst of coronavirus crisis — but how? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:46:27 -0400 Germany's leadership, history help stave off catastrophe from the coronavirus crisis — so far Full Article
ir U.S. spy officials say coronavirus isn't manmade but do not rule out lab accident By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:34:57 -0400 U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus is "not manmade or genetically modified." Full Article
ir He was symptom-free. But the coronavirus stayed in his body for 40 days By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:37:06 -0400 Medical researchers are puzzled over why the coronavirus — which typically lasts about two weeks in the body — endures far longer in some patients. Full Article
ir Congress looks at options to punish China over the coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:52:28 -0400 Republican lawmakers, determined to punish China for concealing early data on the coronavirus outbreak, are proposing ways to turn up the heat. Full Article
ir Trump administration skimps on coronavirus aid for Medicaid providers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:12:38 -0400 Medicaid and other parts of the healthcare safety net get left behind in the Trump administration's plans for distributing aid to battle the coronavirus. Full Article
ir El Salvador's president accused of using coronavirus to bolster autocratic agenda By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:22:57 -0400 Before a single case of coronavirus, President Nayib Bukele placed El Salvador in lockdown and has engaged in other moves that critics say are authoritarian. Full Article
ir Does the coronavirus-killing power of sunlight make it safe to go to the beach? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:06:10 -0400 Since the sun's UV rays are lethal to the coronavirus, it seems like a safe place to be, right? Wrong. Here's what sunlight can and can't do. Full Article
ir Why you should avoid some cough syrups if you think you've got the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:14:41 -0400 A common cough syrup ingredient has pro-viral properties and should be avoided by people infected by the coronavirus, scientists warn. Full Article
ir Too many 'shiny objects': Why it's risky to promise a coronavirus vaccine and cure By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:00:49 -0400 Coronavirus: There is a price to pay for pledging too much as the world anxiously awaits even a marginally effective therapeutic for the disease known as COVID-19. Full Article
ir States reopen theaters, restaurants amid coronavirus outbreak as experts warn of second wave By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:44:02 -0400 Texas reopens restaurants, Utah reopens salons. As several states lift coronavirus restrictions, many warn of a second wave if social distancing ends too soon. Full Article
ir Philippine nurses, long treated like exports, now told to stay home to fight coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 21:32:56 -0400 The Philippines is promising better pay for its nurses to lure them to the front lines against COVID-19, but a legacy of exploitation and poor working conditions in the nation's hospitals has dampened the enthusiasm to answer the call. Full Article
ir Drugs for heartburn, gout and depression now being tested as coronavirus treatments By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:00:10 -0400 The search for existing drugs that may help treat coronavirus infections now has researchers testing the heartburn drug Pepcid, among others. Full Article
ir As weather warms amid coronavirus outbreak, states face new challenges By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 14:22:35 -0400 Governors across the U.S. are encouraging people to continue practicing social distancing amid summer weather Full Article