Politics
The enduring relevance of Andrew Yang
Last week — a lifetime ago in our new coronavirus reality — in a New York City TV studio, as the Dow plummeted and cities across the country shuttered restaurants and bars, CNN host Don MORE
Day: March 23, 2020
News
Texas Attorney General bans abortion unless deemed “medically necessary,”
Texas became the latest state to ban abortions “to comply with the state’s temporary suspension of surgeries that are not deemed ‘medically necessary’ amid the COVID-19 outbreak.” “Any type of abortion that is not medically necessary MORE
Coronavirus
Republican calls for a ‘State Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer’ to repent for sins that brought on coronavirus
NU††ER WA†CH Pennsylvania State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R., Clinton) has introduced a resolution calling for A State Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer because the coronavirus pandemic “may be but a punishment inflicted upon us MORE
Entertainment
The Wild Story Behind Netflix’s New Docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, Netflix’s latest true crime docuseries, dives into the wild world of big cat owners and enthusiasts in an exploration of one man’s path from attention-seeking zoo owner to convicted MORE
Coronavirus
COVID-19’s Weakness: It Can Be Stopped, But Only With Harsh Steps
Terrifying though the coronavirus may be, it can be turned back. China, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan have demonstrated that, with furious efforts, the contagion can be brought to heel. Whether they can keep it MORE
Live Discussions
White House Coronavirus Warriors hold a press briefing: 3-23-20
Join News Views for a Live Discussion on incompetent Trump, Pastor Pence, and the Coronavirus Warriors’ press briefing. More than likely, the Warriors will begin their briefing late as usual but allegedly, they scheduled it for 5:30 PM EDST/2:30 MORE
Coronavirus
Covid-19 Self-Evaluation Tool
“Numerous calls from patients prompted [our team] to develop a simple self-triage tool to help individuals decide when to treat their symptoms safely at home and when to seek medical help. One of the most important things each of us can do during the ongoing pandemic is to free up medical providers to concentrate on the seriously ill.” MORE
Asia
Hong Kong appeared to have the coronavirus under control, then it let its guard down
Hong Kong (CNN) Only a week ago, Hong Kong seemed like a model for how to contain the novel coronavirus, with a relatively small number of cases despite months of being on the front lines MORE
Coronavirus
How to Fight Coronavirus With Folding@home and a Gaming PC
Want to help in the battle against the novel coronavirus? You can put your PC’s graphics processor to work with Folding@home. You’ll join an army of computers running calculations to help scientists understand the virus. MORE
Economy
Dow wipes out all the gains since Trump’s election
President Donald Trump has long pointed to the stock market’s success under his administration as a tangible endorsement of his economic policies and had often boasted about the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s gains since his MORE
Coronavirus
Georgia 12-year-old coronavirus patient ‘fighting for her life’
Emma, a 12-year-old girl from Georgia, tested positive for the coronavirus after being diagnosed with pneumonia. The child’s cousin told CNN that, as of Saturday, she was “fighting for her life” on a ventilator. Emma MORE
Economy
Stock losses accelerate, Dow falls 900 points as Wall Street waits for fiscal stimulus on coronavirus
Stocks fell sharply on Monday even after the Federal Reserve unveiled new measures to keep markets working properly. Wall Street awaited Washington lawmakers to agree to an economic stimulus and rescue plan to cushion the MORE
Coronavirus
Amy Klobuchar’s Husband Hospitalized with COVID-19
Senator Amy Klobuchar announced on Monday morning that her husband, John Bessler, is being treated at a hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. Klobuchar says that she hasn’t been in the same place with her MORE
News
Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer Orders Stay-At-Home
Michigan residents have been ordered to stay at home unless they are critical infrastructure workers. “Individuals must secure such services or supplies via delivery to the maximum extent possible,” the new order says. “As needed, MORE
Economy
Trump considers lifting restrictions: ‘We can’t let the cure be worse than the problem itself’
As the number of Coronavirus cases grow rapidly in the United States, Trump suggests lifting restrictions enacted to slow the spread of the disease. Trump also retweeted a suggestion some Wing Nut made “that urged MORE
Politics
3 GOP Senators In Self-Quarantine Will Be Unable To Vote On Coronavirus Relief
As Senate Republicans try to push through a $1.8 trillion coronavirus relief bill this week, they are doing so without a handful of votes in the closely divided chamber: Sens. Rand Paul, Mitt Romney and Mike Lee. MORE
2020 Elections
What Is Biden Up To?
Joe Biden is looking at his shortlist of VP picks, more than six women, and will start the vetting process in a matter of six weeks, according to a report from Politico. Biden made his MORE
Coronavirus
Fauci on contradicting Trump: “I just want to get the facts out”
Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told the New York Times that he tries to be diplomatic when forced to contradict President Trump on the facts of the coronavirus outbreak. MORE