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Two studies in monkeys provide some of the first scientific evidence that surviving COVID-19 may result in immunity from reinfection
COVID-19 5 hours ago
In a positive signal for vaccine development, two peer-reviewed studies published in @ScienceMagazine on Wednesday showed that rhesus macaque monkeys who recovered from COVID-19 were later immune when they were re-exposed to the virus. More research is needed to determine if immunity also applies to humans. Lead author of the studies, Dr Dan Barouch, said: “These data increase our optimism that natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity can be achieved in humans.”
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Scary visuals emerge after Cyclone Amphan wreaks havoc in India and Bangladesh
Weather 1 hour ago
The cyclone, which made landfall on Wednesday, wrecked parts of West Bengal in India and destroyed homes in Bangladesh. New visuals of the scenes of destruction from overnight emerged online the next morning.
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A Coronavirus Patient Shared Shocking Before-And-After Hospital Photos
Earlier today
"I wanted to show it can happen to anyone. It doesn't matter if you're young or old, have preexisting conditions or not. It can affect you."
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She walked out of jail during a pandemic. Now she can't get help.
This evening
Many reentry services offered to those leaving incarceration — like help with housing and employment — have moved online or been halted since the new coronavirus hit the state.
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These Coffee Sleeves Are Hilariously Inappropriate For The Pandemic
This evening
Caribou Coffee instructed staffers to get rid of coffee sleeves that told customers to "fight the urge to remain indoors" to be "on point with the heroic efforts that are being made to contain the Coronavirus."
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The Internet is in love with Ken Jeong's new puppy
This afternoon
#TheMaskedSinger judge was scheduled for a return to his alma mater to deliver this year's commencement speech, but since COVID-19 had other plans he gave his speech on 'The Late Late Show' featuring his Goldendoodle.
Thousands evacuated after dams burst in Michigan, state of emergency declared
US news Earlier today
About 10,000 residents have been evacuated in the US state of Michigan after two dams, Edenville and Sanford, collapsed following days of heavy rain. Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer has advised residents to "get somewhere safe, now."
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Free money: Amid pandemic, a paycheck from the feds doesn’t seem crazy
This afternoon
The notion of the federal government handing out free money used to be a liberal dream and a conservative nightmare. No more.
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Body found on beach identified as former WWE star Shad Gaspard, authorities confirm
In memoriam This morning
Shad Gaspard, 39, has been confirmed dead after Los Angeles officials say a body that washed ashore in Venice Beach matched Gaspard's description. The former WWE star was last seen Sunday after he was swept out to sea while swimming with his son.
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No, Michigan did not send absentee ballots to millions of voters, despite Trump’s claim
Politics 4 hours ago
On Wednesday, President Trump falsely claimed that Michigan officials “illegally” sent out absentee ballots, suggesting that he will consider withholding funding from the state, according to NPR, CNN and The Guardian. Michigan officials are mailing absentee ballot applications to voters in accordance with an amendment to the state constitution approved by voters in 2018.
Michael Cohen to be released from federal prison
Politics 5 hours ago
How the ‘Plandemic’ movie and its falsehoods spread widely online
This evening
Conspiracy theories about the pandemic have gained more traction than mainstream online events. Here’s how.
California is finally winning coronavirus battle, even as deaths rise
This morning
Three months into California's battle with the coronavirus, there are growing signs that the outbreak is ebbing even as the state death toll continues to climb past 3,400.
Researchers Might Have Detected Proof of a Parallel Universe
This morning
Researchers say 'upside-down cosmic ray shower' may be evidence of a parallel universe... and here come the jokes about 2020.
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Is it safe to swim in a pool, lake or the ocean right now?
Earlier today
Summer always means water, whether it’s an ocean, lake, river, swimming pool or hot tub. But now that we’re worrying more about germs, it’s natural to wonder: Will this season’s swimming, surfing, floating and soaking be as safe as it used to be?
It looks like the Willis — er, Sears — Tower is over 2020 like everyone else
Today This morning
The iconic Chicago landmark lost power on Tuesday night due to record rain and flooding, leaving the tower in complete darkness. The building was rebranded as the Willis Tower in 2009, but is still referred to as the Sears Tower among Chicagoans.
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‘The Masked Singer’: All of the Celebrities Unmasked in Season 3
5 hours ago
In its third season, Fox’s hit competition show #TheMaskedSinger has revealed another crop of its celebrity contestants. From Lil Wayne to Jordyn Woods, we've got every celebrity unmasked so far before the season wraps up tonight.
Brazil records deadliest day and becomes country with third-highest COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 Last night
Brazil has overtaken the United Kingdom as the country with the third-highest number of confirmed infections, after registering a total of more than 250,000 cases. On Tuesday, the local government also reported its highest number of deaths: 1,179.
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At least 12 dead as Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in India and Bangladesh
India news 16 minutes ago
The super storm left a trail of destruction as it battered the coastal areas of the two countries, flooding many areas and destroying homes and infrastructure. Millions of people were evacuated in India and Bangladesh before the cyclone made landfall.
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Children hit by the Great Depression survived, then thrived
Earlier today
The Great Depression effectively deprived children of a childhood while setting them up for long-term success.
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