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Sunday, April 5 2020

YESTERDAY

Domestic Violence Reports Are Spiking Around the World Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

With stay-at-home and lockdown orders being implemented throughout the world, countries including the U.S., Italy, France, and Australia have seen an uptick in domestic violence reports.

04/03/2020

You Can Watch NBA Players Compete In A Video Game Tournament For Coronavirus Relief

The NBA 2K Players Tournament, featuring Kevin Durant and other NBA athletes, starts on April 3 and will air on ESPN.

YESTERDAY

Sorry, Corona Beer Was Deemed A Non-Essential Business Item

Production of the popular Mexican beer was deemed non-essential as part of the country’s shutdown aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.

YESTERDAY

Radio, Why Won’t You Play BTS?

Analysis: The kings of K-pop are dominating global pop charts, but American radio still shows them no love.

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YESTERDAY

Bill Gates Said We’d Be Unprepared For An Epidemic. Now He’s Got A Plan For COVID-19

YESTERDAY

Dalgona Coffee Is Everyone’s New Favorite Drink For Social Distancing

YESTERDAY

Let Dolly Parton Read You A Bedtime Story

YESTERDAY

Hospital in Italy Is Using Robots to Help Treat Coronavirus Patients

04/02/2020

Dr. Fauci's Security to Reportedly Ramp Up After Receiving Threats

04/02/2020

New Zealanders Are Placing Teddy Bears In Their Windows For A Nationwide Movement

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04/03/2020

In This Together: Art Teacher Holds Lessons Online During COVID-19 - Cloned

04/03/2020

In This Together: Art Teacher Holds Lessons Online During COVID-19

04/03/2020

Beach Erosion and High Water Levels Are Threatening Great Lakes Homes

04/02/2020

Former Obama Official: Trump Ignored The 'Pandemic Playbook' We Created

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04/02/2020

Drag Queens Fight Against Bill That Would Outlaw Story Time Events

These drag queens are fighting against a bill that would outlaw Drag Queen Story Hour in their state.

04/02/2020

FDA Alters Policy Prohibiting Gay, Bisexual Men From Donating Blood

Men who are sexually active with other men must abstain from sex for 3 months as opposed to 12 months to donate blood, which is in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

04/02/2020

How Do You Manage Money During Coronavirus?

The $1.2K check from Uncle Sam probably isn’t enough, but there are some steps you can take to gain control over your finances.

04/02/2020

A Record 6.6 Million Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Week

Nearly 10 million Americans have filed jobless claims in only two weeks.

04/02/2020

DNC Presidential Convention Postponed Until August 17

The delay follows Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden’s call for the convention to be rescheduled amid the coronavirus pandemic.

04/02/2020

Event Companies for Coachella, SXSW Are Now Making Medical Facilities

As major festivals continue to be cancelled because of coronavirus, companies that were slated to put on those events have pivoted to helping hospitals instead.

04/01/2020

A History of Reproductive Rights, Told For Teenagers

The author Karen Blumenthal argues that Roe v. Wade is a subject lots of people think they understand — but they don’t.

04/01/2020

J. K. Rowling is trying to help people #StayHome with free Harry Potter content

The famous author wants to make it easier for parents, teachers and students to access some of the best reading material out there during the pandemic.

04/01/2020

What Is A Ventilator, and What Companies Are Trying To Make Them?

The U.S. has a shortage of ventilators, which are life-saving machines that help patients breathe, needed for the most severe cases of the respiratory illness COVID-19.

04/01/2020

People Can “Adopt A Grandparent” To Combat Loneliness During Coronavirus

The virtual volunteer program is meant to help lonely seniors, many of whom must socially distance during the pandemic.

04/01/2020

Americans Are Buying A Lot of Alcohol Right Now, Data Shows

Online alcohol sales were up 243% from the same time last year, according to new Nielsen data.

04/01/2020

White House Projects Up to 240,000 Deaths in U.S. From COVID-19

The coronavirus task force said the grim death toll could happen even with social distancing guidelines.

04/01/2020

NBA Players Who Have Beat COVID-19 Will Donate Blood For Experimental Treatment

The donations will do toward an experimental therapy that involves the collection of the liquid part of blood from patients who have recovered from infection — called convalescent plasma

03/31/2020

Idaho Passes Anti-Trans Laws on Eve of International Day of Transgender Visibility

The day is observed every year on March 31 to celebrate transgender people and highlight the discrimination they still face.

03/31/2020

NYC Club Nowadays Hosts Virtual DJ Sets to Support Staff Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

This Queens club is hosting virtual DJ sets to help support its staff during the coronavirus crisis.

03/31/2020

Here Are Some Volunteer Opportunities You Can Do From Home

With social distancing becoming a key component of slowing the spread of coronavirus, virtual volunteering is a way to give back without leaving your home.

03/31/2020

Two Influencers Receive Backlash for Leaving New York During Coronavirus Outbreak

Bloggers “Inspiralized” and “Love Taza” are facing criticism after they posted about their decisions to leave New York against CDC guidelines to shelter-in-place.

03/31/2020

Chris Cuomo Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Gov. Cuomo Calls Him “New York Tough”

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on his younger brother: “He’s my best friend."