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Police recover the body of 8-year-old Gideon McKean
In memoriam 1 hour ago
The 8-year-old and his mother, Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean, went missing while canoeing in the Chesapeake Bay. The two were presumed dead on Saturday and Maeve's body was recovered on Sunday. Maeve and Gideon are the granddaughter and great-grandson of Robert F. Kennedy.
Linda Tripp, the whistleblower in the Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal, has died
In memoriam 1 hour ago
The Daily Mail reports that Tripp, whose recorded conversations with Monica Lewinsky played a key role in the scandal that led to the impeachment of former president Bill Clinton, passed away after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 70.
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13-year-old Charlotte Figi, who inspired Charlotte's Web laws, dies of coronavirus complications
COVID-19 5 hours ago
Figi, who had epilepsy, was given cannabidiol to treat her seizures. Many credit Charlotte and her family with inspiring the CBD movement in the US.
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Tom Brady told Howard Stern that he knew before the 2019 season that it would be his last with New England
NFL 5 hours ago
The newly-acquired Buccaneers quarterback joined The Howard Stern Show Wednesday morning and touched on a number of different subjects, including his high school playing days, saying goodbye to New England and skipping OTAs after having marital issues with his wife Gisele.
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US intelligence briefed White House in November on existence of ‘cataclysmic’ coronavirus, ABC News reports
COVID-19 4 hours ago
A source told ABC News' Josh Margolin and James Gordon Meek that a November intelligence report, in which analysts concluded the novel coronavirus "could be a cataclysmic event," was briefed "multiple times" to the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's Joint Staff and the White House.
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Bernie Sanders ends 2020 presidential campaign
Politics 3 hours ago
The Vermont senator announced in a video statement on Wednesday that he is suspending his bid for the Democratic nomination following disappointing results in the 2020 presidential primaries. "I have concluded that this battle for the Democratic nomination will not be successful," Sanders said, adding that "the struggle continues."
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When will stay-at-home orders end? Not any time soon.
Officials expect months more of some social distancing policies and warn that lifting the strict rules too early could worsen the health crisis. The public should realize that coronavirus cases are likely to rise when stay-at-home orders are eased.
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Parasite is now streaming 🍑
Movies 5 hours ago
The 2020 Academy Award winner for Best Picture is now available to watch on Hulu. A number of other films by Bong Joon-ho are also available to stream on the platform.
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Scenes from Wuhan as it lifts its 76-day lockdown
Coronavirus This morning
Journalists and residents in Wuhan shared footage of the city after the lockdown was lifted and outbound transport was reopened. Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus first emerged, entered a lockdown on January 23 and has been easing restrictions over the last few weeks.
Trader Joe’s employees say its virus response was haphazard, chaotic
Traditionally, Trader Joe's has been one of the best places to work. In the last two weeks, employees say it's been chaotic and terrifying.
A look inside Drake's luxurious Toronto mansion
Celebrity This morning
For Architectural Digest's cover story, the superstar musician opened the doors to his new 50,000-square-foot estate, dubbed The Embassy, and shined a light on the design inspiration behind the multi-million dollar property.
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America runs on a 60-year-old coding language. Now it’s falling apart
COBOL is a computer programming language which debuted in 1960. Despite its age, it's still widely used by state, federal, and banking systems. This is causing some problems.
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Coronavirus: 'Unity is the only option to defeat this virus,' WHO head says
World news 1 minute ago
The total number of global cases has surpassed 1.5 million, including more than 80,000 fatalities. Over 300,000 patients are reported to have recovered. Get the latest updates from around the world: 🇺🇸 US reaches 400,000 confirmed cases 🇫🇷 France to extend nationwide lockdown 🇧🇷 Brazil reports largest daily increase in cases 🇬🇧 UK Prime Minister "stable" after second night in intensive care 🇪🇹 Ethiopia declares state of emergency 🇨🇳 China eases lockdown restrictions 🇺🇳 Information from WHO and health agencies 🗒 Information from journalists, health experts, epidemiologists and more
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The Atlanta Falcons change up their look for the first time in 17 years
NFL This morning
The Falcons unveiled their new uniform options, which include “elements of the Falcons' past while updating the brand to match the modern progression of Atlanta."
Budding arborist brightens up her neighborhood by labeling different trees with sidewalk chalk
Fun 4 hours ago
@edarcherthinks was delighted to learn a thing or two about the trees on her walk and discovered it was @curiouswilds behind the nature lesson. Now, the tree labels might just become a movement.
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Boris Johnson 'improving' and 'sitting up in bed', says chancellor
COVID-19 5 hours ago
- UK prime minister “improving and he is sitting up in bed", Chancellor Rishi Sunak says - Johnson may not return to full-time work for "months", according to press reports - Some people clapped for the PM on Tuesday night - Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is standing in without full responsibility
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Brazil thanks India for allowing export of drugs by referencing Hindu god Hanuman
World news Last night
In a letter to the Indian prime minister thanking him for easing restrictions on the export of hydroxychloroquine, the Brazilian president Bolsonaro compared India’s move to Lord Hanuman who carried a magical cure called Sanjeevani in the popular epic Ramayana.
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Workers In Los Angeles's VA Hospital System Were Told To Ration Masks
Less than 30 minutes after the Veterans Affairs headquarters announced it had adequate equipment, staffers in LA were told to start rationing masks.
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Steals The Show
Jimmy Fallon's daughter Winnie interrupts his interview on Fallon Tonight to share she lost a tooth
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The largest, brightest supermoon of 2020 in photos
Space Last night
Here are some images and videos that many have captured from around the globe for some much-needed relief as the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic.
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