Politics | Politics

Alexandria rape suspect freed due to coronavirus kills accuser: police

Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.

News | The News

Flying during coronavirus pandemic: Florida CEO has been on 33 flights this year, and stayed safe

A Florida-based CEO who has flown more than two dozen times this year says he protects himself from coronavirus while traveling by wearing multiple layers of disposable gloves and exposing the “least amount of skin as possible.”

Entertainment | Humor

What Does America’s Coronavirus Response Look Like Abroad? | NYT Opinion

The United States leads the world in Covid-19 deaths, nearing 150,000 lost lives. The unemployment figures brought on by the pandemic are mind-boggling. The ...

News | News

Los Angeles to shut off water and power to homes hosting large parties or gatherings

The announcement comes hours after the city introduced a motion to increase penalties for property owners who hold large house parties in violation of public health orders.

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Israel To Launch Human Trials For COVID-19 Vaccine After High Holidays

Israeli researchers from the Israel Institute for Biological Research expect to begin trials on humans for their COVID-19 vaccine candidate this fall.

Science & Technology | Science & Technology

Could a Janky, Jury-Rigged Air Purifier Help Fight Covid-19? | WIRED

Indoor-air experts think: Sure, maybe. Why the hell not? We convinced the CEO of an air filter company to give it a try.

Business & Finance | Business

Sales Tactics to Survive the Extended Effects of the Pandemic

The default setting for growth for most ambitious companies is to try to win new logos. Find new customers, sign new deals, and build the company on the back of this steady stream of new business.

News | News

Early treatment with hydroxychloroquine: a country-randomized controlled trial

A country-based analysis of HCQ use

Health & Fitness | Health

Coronavirus vaccine likely won’t be as effective in obese people, experts say

A coronavirus vaccine, once found, likely won't be as effective in protecting people who are obese, researchers have warned.

Health & Fitness | Covid-19 News

Why some people who haven't had Covid-19 might already have some immunity

The immune systems of some people who have not been exposed to the novel coronavirus could have some familiarity with the pathogen -- possibly helping to reduce the severity of illness if that person does get Covid-19, a new study suggests.

Covid19, Coronavirus, Health, TCells, HealthNews

Health & Fitness | CORONAVIRUS

Concerns about Waning COVID-19 Immunity Are Likely Overblown

COVID-19 triggers a strong immune response in most people. Yet several recent studies observed that the amounts of antibodies in those recovering from the virus appear to decline within a few months of infection. The findings set off a frenzy of speculati

emerging data

News | News

What Lockdown 2.0 Looks Like: Harsher Rules, Deeper Confusion

Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, is becoming a case study in handling a second wave of infections. There are lots of unanswered questions.

Politics | Donald Trump

Ten More Lies About President Trump’s Response to the Coronavirus

Back in March, I posted “The Top 10 Lies About President Trump’s Response to the Coronavirus.”

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

One-Third of New York’s Small Businesses May Be Gone Forever - The New York Times

Small-business owners said they have exhausted federal and local assistance and see no end in sight after months of sharp revenue drops. Now, many are closing their shops and restaurants for good.

Business & Finance | Business

US Reports Smallest Daily CCP Virus Case Increase in 4 Weeks

The United States on Sunday saw the lowest daily CCP virus case increase in around 4 weeks, reporting more than 47,000 new cases, according to a report.

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

John Lewis Memorial Services Highlights Arbitrary Double Standards Of Coronavirus Policies

Representative John Lewis was laid to rest at a funeral in Georgia on Thursday. The funeral — attended by dignitaries, former presidents, and politicians from all over the country including 50 members of Congress — was the culmination of several days wort

Food & Drink | Bars/Restaurants/Venues

What happens if your bar doesn’t fit in CA’s reopening plan? Smuggler’s Cove doesn’t know

Smuggler's Cove has the largest rum selection in the country. It has multiple "Best Bars in America" nods. And it has an unparalleled movie set-caliber interior. What it doesn't have, though, is any idea of whether it'll ever be able to open again.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

LA County Sees Hopeful Signs Amid Coronavirus Surge – NBC Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, which recently appeared headed for another lockdown amid escalating coronavirus cases, now is seeing fewer hospitalizations and a lower...

Politics | Politics

States Have Spent Little of $150 Billion COVID Relief Fund

State and local governments have spent less than a quarter of the relief funds earmarked to help them fight the coronavirus, a recently released report from the Treasury Department indicates.

News | current events

Watch -- Frontline Doctor Dispels Coronavirus Fears

Dr. Dan Erickson, owner of Accelerated Urgent Care, spoke at Monday's “White Coat Summit” on Capitol Hill Monday.

News | News

Hydroxychloroquine Is 'the Key to Defeating COVID-19', Says Yale Epidemiologist

Harvey Risch, a Yale professor of epidemiology, says that hydroxychloroquine is "the key to defeating COVID-19" in a Newsweek op-ed published this past week.

News | News

Saturate OC revival meeting held in Huntington Beach despite city orders to cancel

City officials say event organizers are violating state-mandated safety measures such as social distancing and wearing masks. About 300-400 participants attended.

Speechless but not surprised.

News | News

The U.S. Military Won’t Return to Business as Usual After the Pandemic - War on the Rocks

As America logs record-breaking numbers of daily COVID-19 infections and deaths, the U.S. military is far from immune. In the first half of July,

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

I Work Rides at the Reopened Disney World. The People Here Right Now Are, Uh, Interesting.

Instead of wearing all-day smiles, I tell people to fix their masks.

Entertainment | Humor

If You Don’t Know, Now You Know - COVID-19 vs. 1918 Spanish Flu | The Daily Social Distancing Show

A look at how America is making the same mistakes with COVID in 2020 as it did with the Spanish Flu in 1918. #DailyShow #TrevorNoah #Coronavirus Donate to su...

Music | Music

Jesse Malin on New York's Club Crisis: 'Very Few Venues Are Going to Be Able to Survive'

New York rock veteran and bar owner says he’s “never seen anything like this” in his 40-year career

Sadly, this is going on all over. Seeing live bands may become a thing of the past at worst and very niche at best, especially in cities where the popularity of it was already in decline.

News | News

Protests Helped Save Black-Owned Business That Coronavirus Nearly Killed

When coronavirus killed foot traffic at Tommy Rhine's downtown Denver cobbler shop, he fell behind on rent. A "Black owned business" sign in his shop window during protests led to lots of business.

News | The News

Need More Reasons Not to Trust Dr. Fauci? Here You Go

Dr. Fauci said New York handled coronavirus correctly. But here are even more reasons not to trust him.

News | The News

DOJ says Chinese hackers targeted coronavirus vaccine research - POLITICO

The hackers allegedly breached defense contractors and stole sensitive military information, prosecutors said.

China is the biggest threat to humanity right now. They are the world’s worst human rights abusers, thieves of intellectual property, and military aggressors. I am glad that we are finally fighting back.

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

6 ?s to Answer Before Returning Your Workplace to a "New Normal" - Workplace Coach Blog

You’ve been operating your company with a skeleton crew. In less than ten days, you plan to resume “new-normal” operations. Before you welcome your furloughed employees back to the workplace, make sure you can answer these six questions. Can you imp

?s to answer for your employees & your company

News | News

Teachers are so worried about returning to school that they're preparing wills

Back-to-school is looking a little different for many teachers nationwide this year, as they grapple with returning to their classrooms amid a pandemic. Added to their list of concerns: Death.

Politics | Malfeasance

Now We Have Proof Dr. Fauci Is Full of Crap and Can't Be Trusted

According to a recent poll, two-thirds of voters trust Dr. Anthony Fauci, not President Trump, when it comes to information on the coronavirus.

News | News

Utah public hearing on schools dismissed after angry parents pack room without masks

A public hearing over a mask order for Utah students erupted into pandemonium after a crowd of angry parents refused to wear mask or socially distance.

Scary these are people who breed.

Politics | Media Watch

What the Media Won't Tell You About the United States' Coronavirus Case Fatality Rate

Without fail, the media seems intent on making America out to be the lone failure in the world in the battle against the coronavirus.

Advice & Self-Help | Nursing/Health

EXCLUSIVE: Coronavirus Study Confirms, with Exception of New York and New Jersey, Overall Mortality Not Much Different Than a Bad Flu Season

On March 17, 2020, we were the first to identify that the WHO and the WHO’s Director General Tedros were pushing fraudulent numbers regarding the expected mortality of the coronavirus. The WHO over-stated the mortality rate of the virus by at least

News | News

Woman wants half of $100K donated to Starbucks barista

She posted a photo of a barista who asked her to wear a mask, then $100,000 was donated to that barista. Now, she wants half of that.

Ole Karen here just keeps digging a hole for herself.

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Existing drug may downgrade COVID threat to common cold level -- Jerusalem study | The Times of Israel

Hebrew University professor says he's worked out what makes the raging virus so vicious, and how to fix it using an anti-cholesterol med; no human testing done yet

News | In The News

Los Angeles "Close" to Full Shutdown, Mayor Says - LA Weekly

Los Angeles County saw more business shutdowns Monday due to COVID-19 and Mayor Eric Garcetti warned that the L.A. is on the cusp of a full shutdown. 

Politics | Politics

Good news for those of you hoping for a new stimulus check – BGR

Anyone hoping for a new stimulus check update soon will be pleased to know that a key White House official has confirmed on the record that new coronavirus stimulus legislation is coming soon.

News | In The News

MAJOR errors discovered in Florida’s reported COVID-19 test results

"...it shows 98% positive, but it's actually 9.4%"

Travel | Travel

How To Plan A Road Trip During COVID-19 This Summer

You need to get out of the house, we get it. But is it safe to travel this summer? Where can you travel to? And what do you need to know before hitting the open highway? Here's a guide to the great road trip of 2020 including what you need to pack and the

Family & Parenting | Kids

Study from the New England Journal of Medicine Shows the Only Reason for Keeping Children Home from School is Politics

The results from a study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine show that the only reason children are being kept from school due to the China coronavirus is politics. The New England Journal of Medicine released the results of a study on the Chi

Politics | Media Watch

Sweden's Death Toll Hits Zero, Media Calls It a Failure

The narrative is official, if you don't lock down your country, destroy civil liberties and the economy, you're a failure. Success in fighting the Wuhan Virus is measured in indefinitely prolonging the crisis, not in actually dealing with it.

News | News

'This is a war': the coronavirus disaster in California's hardest-hit – and poorest – county

About 17 patients are airlifted out of Imperial county every day, as the virus takes a devastating toll on Latino residents

News | News

NY study finds hydroxychloroquine may have saved COVID-19 patients’ lives - ThinkPol

Treatment with controversial anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine may have reduced deaths in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, according to results of a peer-rev

Miscellaneous | Opinion

'Tax us': Ultra-rich call for higher taxes to aid coronavirus recovery

Disney heiress Abigail Disney is among the millionaires calling for governments to impose higher taxes on the wealthy to help fund the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

News | News

New York City reports zero COVID-19 deaths for first time since pandemic hit | TheHill

New York City on Sunday reported zero new coronavirus deaths for the first time since early March, a milestone that comes as the virus spikes in other parts of the country.

Somehow I doubt that we’ll hear cries of “were only two weeks behind New York” this time.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Trevor Noah: Responding to the moment

When the pandemic shut down his studio, Trevor Noah took "The Daily Show" online, and for the stand-up comic it's become a stand-out moment. Jim Axelrod repo...

One of the funniest and brilliant comics out there in recent times. He was the perfect pick as the new host of The Daily Show.

Politics | Leftist Lies

Why We Can’t Trust Anything ‘The Science’ Says Any More

These scientists are attempting to hide information that doesn’t conform to what roving violent mobs are attempting to impose at the blunt ends of bricks.

Family & Parenting | Kids

How to decide whether to send kids back to school during the pandemic - Insider

Emily Oster collected data from childcare centers that stayed open during the pandemic and found low rates of the coronavirus among staff and kids.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Kids and COVID-19

This explainer will tackle two questions: How risky is COVID-19 for children? And, how good are they at spreading the virus?

Food & Drink | LA Spots

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warns of possible new stay-at-home order

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is warning of another set of stay-at-home orders if COVID-19 hospitalization and infection rates continue to rise.

Health & Fitness | Health News & Tips

COVID-19 and blood type: What's the link?

Scientists are finding evidence that blood type may be a risk factor for COVID-19. In one study, people with Type A blood were more likely to be hospitalized.

Health & Fitness | Health News

How Long Does Coronavirus Last? What to Expect if You Contract COVID-19

How long does a case of coronavirus last? Find out the COVID-19 symptoms to expect day by day if you contract the virus, according to experts.

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

Employee Fakes COVID To Get 2 Weeks Off - Workplace Coach Blog

When your employee or coworker calls to let you know he tested positive for COVID, you respond immediately with sympathy and worry, and then spring into action and offer what help you can. If you are his employer, you tell your employee to take care of hi

Business & Finance | Business

US Can Continue Workplace Reopenings Safely Despite Rise in CCP Virus Cases: Labor Secretary

Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said on Sunday that the US can move forward in workplaces reopening those there're more new COVID-19 cases reported.

Health & Fitness | Health

Dr. Scott Atlas disputes COVID-19 fear mongering tactics from our health officials

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – As coronavirus cases continue to increase across the United States, health officials and Democrat politicians seem to be using that statistic to fear monger and justify closure orders. Dr. Scott Atlas of the Hoover Institute, discussed

Family & Parenting | Parenting

Parents Are Choosing Home School Over School At Home During Pandemic

Parents are opting to home-school their children because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts say it might not be for everyone.

Politics | Media Watch

Falling Daily COVID-19 Deaths Avoided in Most Media Virus Reports

If the daily deaths from COVID-19 were rising, it is a pretty safe bet that almost all of the mainstream media would be highlighting that statistic. Most likely you would see it in either the headlines or the first paragraphs of reports about the virus. I

Science & Technology | Tech News

COVID-KG uses AI to scan thousands of studies to answer doctors' coronavirus questions | VentureBeat

In a new paper, researchers from Columbia, Brandeis, Darpa, UCLA, UIUC, and elsewhere describe an AI framework that answers questions about COVID-19.

Science & Technology | Technology

How technology is helping dine-in restaurants reopen | VentureBeat

Restaurants have had to rapidly embrace delivery and pickups, but as lockdown measures ease, technology is playing a big role in enabling people to dine in.

I know that a lot of my favorites have closed permanently.

News | News

Study finds hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better - CNN

Hydroxychloroquine helped Covid-19 patients, a study in Detroit found.

News | Jewish Community

How ‘Torah Breaks’ Help One COVID Nurse Draw Strength and Calm in Chaos

Long Island cardiology assistant Elisheva Gilman-Smith on coping with crisis

Miscellaneous | Opinion

Research Determines Protests Did Not Cause Spike In Coronavirus Case

Tommy Beer Forbes Staff
Business

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Their best shots: Israeli efforts to invent a coronavirus vaccine, explained

With healthy hamsters and happy politicians, the Jewish state's research is going full steam ahead, and boasting of a breakthrough

Science & Technology | Science

Is Coronavirus Burning Out After 20% of a Population Is Infected? | RealClearScience

More than half a million people have died from COVID-19 globally. It is a major tragedy, but perhaps not on the scale some initially feared. And there are finally signs that the pandemic is...

Family & Parenting | Kids

U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall

The dangers of social isolation outweigh the risks of in-person classes for most children, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.

I am glad to hear that Pediatricians are pushing for this. The eLearning does not even begin to replace kids socializing. I certainly feel the benefits to my kids are worth the risks.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Dr. Pavel Marichal Gallardo From The Hometown Of Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek who is is a Mexican and American film actress has shared a post for Dr. Pavel Marichal Gallardo. She said that Pavel Marichal Gallardo is from my hometown Coatzacoalcos.

Business & Finance | Business

The PPP Ends Today. Here's What's Next | Inc.

The latest bill wending its way through Congress is a much more targeted version of the Paycheck Protection Program. Here's an early look.

Health & Fitness | Health

N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks | | Blogs | CDC

CDC - Blogs - NIOSH Science Blog – N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks -

News | In The News

California orders bars closed in seven counties as coronavirus surges

California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered seven counties, including Los Angeles, to shutter bars Sunday as new coronavirus cases surge in the state.

News | News

Trader Joe's Shopper Caught On Camera Ranting, Calling People 'Democratic Pigs' After Being Told To Wear A Mask

A shopper at a North Hollywood Trader Joe's was filmed having an angry outburst after being told to wear a mask inside the store.

Entertainment | Humor

Florida's Anti-Maskers Are Taking a Stand | NowThis

‘I don’t wear a mask for the same reason I don’t wear underwear: Things gotta breathe.’ — Anti-maskers in Florida are warning of satanism, pedophilia, and ev...

These people will get what they deserve and sadly spread it to others, Still pretty funny reasoning they give. It's just sad to know they have kids.

Sports | Sports

NBA Announces Revised 2019-20 Season Schedule for Return After COVID-19 Hiatus

As the NBA prepares for its return on July 30, the league has released its schedule for the remainder of the regular season.

Business & Finance | Business

An Alarming 53 Percent of U.S. Restaurants Are Now Permanently Closed, According to Yelp

Half of the restaurants that were on the food rating site in March of 2020 aren’t coming back.

News | Israel Around The World

Israel and UAE to Cooperate in Fight Against Coronavirus

An Etihad Airways plane is seen on the tarmac after landing at Ben-Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, June …

News | In The News

Apple temporarily re-closes 14 more Florida stores as COVID-19 numbers surge

After closing stores across four states, this was no doubt a bit of an inevitable: Following reporting earlier today, Apple has confirmed that it will be shutting down an additional 14 stores in Florida, joining the two it closed last week. The company se

Politics | From the HuffPost

'Mass Murder': Trump's Coronavirus Confession Is Already Being Used In Attack Ads | HuffPost

New videos hit the president for saying he asked his advisers to slow testing for coronavirus.

News | NEWS

Oregon county issues face mask order exempting non-white people

The Oregon county of Lincoln has exempted non-white people from a new order that requires residents wear face coverings in public.

Health & Fitness | Health News

COVID-19 Can Cause Loss of Smell, And Scientists Finally Discovered Why

From the first reports coming out of Wuhan, Iran and later Italy, we knew that losing your sense of smell (anosmia) was a significant symptom of the disease. Now, after months of reports, both anecdotal and more rigorous clinical findings, we think

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Why officials aren't alarmed by spiking coronavirus numbers - Los Angeles Times

Bartenders over the weekend began mixing drinks, gyms turned on elliptical machines and nail salons began polishing away as Los Angeles County reopened more of its economy even as coronavirus cases continued to rise.

Travel | Travel

Road Trip Alert: Travel To Or Through These States Can Mean You Need To Self-Quarantine

Are you welcome in the state you're heading? Here's what to know before you go.

Psychology | Psychology

Reopening? Learn How to Help Your Employees Feel Safe Psychologically

You can provide all the PPE you want, but it's also crucial that your employees are emotionally secure in their workplace.

News | The News

‘Hey, whatever makes you feel safe under that bandana’: Bethany Mandel takes the mask-mob APART in thread

The mask debate continues.

EXACTLY! None of the mask fanatics will admit that 1. There is a difference between a medical grade mask and a piece of cotton (and the science that they move so much clearly demonstrates that fact) and 2. That the people who forced the masks on us have lied so many times that they have no credibility.