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Company Questions Deal by 'Shark Tank' Star to Sell N95 Masks to Florida
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2020 00:35
The company that makes the masks, 3M, said Daymond John's firm The Shark Group was not an authorized distributor and appeared to have been selling them at an inflated price.
Nearly all Covid-19 patients put on ventilators in New York's largest health system died, study finds
CNN - 23 Apr 2020 05:14
Nearly all coronavirus patients who needed ventilators in New York's largest health system to help them breathe died, a study found.
Hubble Space Telescope still going strong after 30 years
CBSNews - 23 Apr 2020 21:40
Coronavirus disrupts plans to mark the Hubble Space Telescope's 30th anniversary, but its extraordinary work continues.
Vegas mayor appears to offer city as control group for coronavirus
CNN - 23 Apr 2020 00:11
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman appeared to signal interest in the city becoming a control group without social distancing measures to compare against other regions with strict guidelines.
Mayor offers up Vegas as "control group" for reopening
CBSNews - 23 Apr 2020 17:48
"We would love to be that placebo side so you have something to measure against," said Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.
Family of woman who is now 1st known COVID-19 fatality in U.S. says she was healthy and active
The Week - 23 Apr 2020 05:08
Patricia Dowd's family attributed her death on Feb. 6 to a heart attack, but this week, they learned she tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, making her the first such documented fatality in the United States. D...
China is becoming a defining issue in the clash between Biden and Trump
CNN - 23 Apr 2020 04:43
In a backhanded compliment to its growing power and influence, China is about to take a beating in the US election.
Hot Pockets heir seeks to avoid prison time, citing coronavirus
New York Post - 23 Apr 2020 04:23
An heir to the Hot Pockets fortune who was sentenced to five months in prison as part of a college admissions bribery scheme asked a judge Wednesday to allow her to serve her punishment at home because of the coronavirus...
California health worker's N95 masks, PPE stolen from car, report says
New York Post - 23 Apr 2020 04:16
A Los Angeles-area health worker says his supply of N95 masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) were stolen from his car Tuesday evening, according to a report. David Seto, who works at a VA hospital in Pasadena, C...
Texas Allows Abortions to Resume During Coronavirus Pandemic
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2020 04:29
After weeks of wrangling in the courts, the state eased the restrictions on some surgical procedures, including abortion.
A scuba diving group is making face masks out of recycled ocean plastic
CNN - 23 Apr 2020 04:17
In a win-win for sea animals and humans, a scuba diving group is turning plastic water bottles that once polluted oceans into face masks for people to protect themselves against the coronavirus.
Trump says military's Blue Angels, Thunderbirds will perform over cities. Not all are thrilled
USA Today - 23 Apr 2020 03:29How Progressives Can Get Behind Joe Biden Without Losing Their Credibility
Slate - 23 Apr 2020 22:42
He's the opponent the left should want in the White House.
Ramadan during coronavirus: Muslim doctors weigh whether to fast
Al Jazeera English - 23 Apr 2020 16:40
A difficult question for Muslim doctors, nurses, others on the coronavirus front line: Do I fast for Ramadan this year?
Georgia governor stands by move to ease restrictions despite Trump split
CBSNews - 23 Apr 2020 16:38
Governor Brian Kemp said the decision to allow some businesses to reopen is "driven by data and guided by state public health officials."
Spain wants refund for faulty coronavirus tests Chinese company sent as replacement for first defective batch
Fox News - 23 Apr 2020 16:34
Spain is seeking a refund for a second batch of faulty coronavirus tests purchased from a Chinese company that was supposed to replace a previous order of defective testing kits, health officials said this week.
Ousted vaccine expert hires anti-Kavanaugh lawyers in battle with White House
New York Post - 23 Apr 2020 16:30
Dr. Rick Bright, who led the agency tasked with creating a coronavirus vaccine, is alleging that he was demoted for not bowing to pressure to direct money toward hydroxychloroquine, and has hired Debra Katz and Lisa Bank...
Experts: States rushing to reopen amid COVID-19 crisis probably making a deadly error
Boston - 23 Apr 2020 16:26
"It's not a matter of whether infections will increase but by how much."
Tornadoes, floods leave at least 6 dead in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
USA Today - 23 Apr 2020 16:23
At least 6 people were killed Wednesday after flooding and apparent tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
Speeding tickets soar on empty California highways amid coronavirus lockdown
New York Post - 23 Apr 2020 16:23
Drivers in California are putting the pedal to the metal on coronavirus-cleared roadways -- with one reckless motorist recently topping out at 165 mph, officials said. Citations for speeding in excess of 100 mph have sky...
Masks, bans and questions: Inside Cameroon's COVID-19 response
Al Jazeera English - 23 Apr 2020 16:20
President Biya has not addressed nation in weeks, raising questions, but gov't has taken series of steps to stem virus.
Special Report: As virus advances, doctors rethink rush to ventilate
Reuters - 23 Apr 2020 13:18
By Silvia Aloisi, Deena Beasley, Gabriella Borter, Thomas Escritt and Kate Kelland