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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — United States poised to surpass China’s toll of 3,300 deaths. — Research firm says […]

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Women and girls will now be able to take both abortion pills at home Patients in England can now have home abortions during the Covid-19 outbreak, the government in England has said. Abortion policy has changed several times during the current pandemic. Women and girls wanting to terminate an

As families practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, kids are dealing with disappointment over canceled trips, school events, sports seasons and more. For children celebrating their birthdays in the coming weeks and months, the absence of a fun party with friends may also be a letdown. Of course, parents are prioritizing health and safety

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted four resolutions on Monday,  with its 15 members voting by email for the first time because of the coronavirus pandemic By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press March 31, 2020, 5:16 AM 4 min read 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.

The coronavirus lockdown has given us all a crash-course in cooking from our pantries and learning to live on staple items like eggs. Though they’re one of the most eaten foods in human history, we can never seem to figure out how many are healthy to eat, or whether the yolks are bad for us.

Mexico’s government has broadened its shutdown of “non essential activities,” and prohibited gatherings of more than 50 people March 31, 2020, 2:49 AM 2 min read 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government broadened its shutdown of “non-essential activities” to the private sector and prohibited gatherings of

For the second week in a row, “Tiger King” is the most popular show on Netflix, according to the company’s public ranking system. Anecdotally, the show also seems to be one of the most popular shows in America right now, even beyond Netflix. But for those who somehow don’t know yet, this Netflix Original docuseries

RIO DE JANEIRO — A month ago, a massive Carnival party bursting with samba music and smiling faces raged inside Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome. Today, its floodlights are off and there’s no hint of celebration as its grounds serve a humanitarian purpose: protecting the homeless from the new coronavirus. Rio’s Sambadrome started receiving homeless people

Image copyright Getty Images A simple blood test can check for more than 50 types of cancer, often before any signs or symptoms, scientists say. It could help diagnose tumours sooner, when they are easier to treat and, ideally, cure, experts hope. More than 99% of positive results are accurate, the team says, but it

No one is unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. As a result of everything from government-mandated isolation to rampant unemployment, our lives look a lot different today than they did even a month ago. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people out there ready to prey on the resulting fear and confusion. Twitch user “Kitboga,” who is