Image copyright Reuters Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is stepping down from the company’s board to spend more time on philanthropic activities. He says he wants to focus on global health and development, education and tackling climate change. One of the world’s richest men, Mr Gates, 65, has also left the board of Warren Buffett’s massive […]
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board Read More »
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping travel ban in his Wednesday evening address to the nation about the coronavirus pandemic. “To keep new cases from entering our shores, we will be suspending all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days,” he stated. “The new rules will go into effect Friday
What Does Trump’s European Travel Ban Mean Exactly? Read More »
As it became apparent the NCAA basketball tournaments could not be held over three weeks because of concerns about the coronavirus, college sports officials toyed with a plan to hold a 16-team event to crown a champion in one long weekend By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer March 13, 2020, 8:58 PM 4
NCAA tried to save March Madness with 16-team tournaments Read More »
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday denounced a sweeping relief package to assist people affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus hours before a scheduled House vote, leaving the fate of an emerging compromise between Democrats and his administration unclear even as top officials continued to negotiate. “We don’t think they’re giving enough,” Mr. Trump
Trump Criticizes Emerging Coronavirus Relief Compromise Ahead of House Vote Read More »
Apple says its annual developers conference would take place entirely online this year, joining a growing list of companies that are canceling big, in-person events as the coronavirus spreads March 13, 2020, 9:04 PM 5 min read Apple said its annual developers conference would take place entirely online this year, joining a growing list of
Business fallout: Apple goes online, Delta slashes flights Read More »
As more and more schools close down to help curtail the spread of coronavirus, parents are looking for ways to keep their kids engaged and learning while they’re home from school ― whether that’s with educational apps and shows, fun arts and crafts or puzzles. There are numerous resource lists available, like this one from
30 Parents Share Their Favorite At-Home Activities To Help Bored Kids Read More »
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has announced a one-month ban on gatherings of 500 people or more in New York City to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, turning the lights out on Broadway. On Thursday, Cuomo said in a press conference that gatherings of more than 500 people will be prohibited, with the
Broadway Goes Dark As NYC Bans Large Gatherings Amid Coronavirus Read More »
As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, more and more companies are urging their employees to work from home to help limit transmission. But that isn’t an option for many Americans. Employees who can telework tend to be concentrated in higher-paying positions that require more education ― i.e., white-collar office jobs. In recent years, workers with advanced
Not That Many Americans Can Actually Work From Home During The Coronavirus Outbreak Read More »
Overlooked is a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times. PELIATAN, BALI, Indonesia — She was a tiny 12-year-old girl with wide, darting eyes and a big headdress, undulating across the stage in the graceful, highly stylized dance of Bali. Her arms floated and twined, as
Overlooked No More: Ni Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi, Balinese Dancer Read More »
National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman says players and staff have been told to stay away from the rink and self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writers March 13, 2020, 8:13 PM 4 min read The NHL is telling its players and staff to stay away from the
Bettman: NHL players in isolation while season is on hold Read More »
