North America
The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off
World
April 28, 2020
The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off
NEW YORK (AP) — Everyone wants to know: When, oh when, will it go back to normal? As some governors…
Coronavirus prompts a run on guns in US
World
March 25, 2020
Coronavirus prompts a run on guns in US
Gun sales have exploded in the United States in the last two weeks as the coronavirus outbreak worsens, with people…
Worldwide virus lockdowns as WHO warns young people ‘not invincible’
World
March 21, 2020
Worldwide virus lockdowns as WHO warns young people ‘not invincible’
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide kicked off the weekend under a coronavirus lockdown, as the global death toll accelerated…
Riding to the rescue: New York food delivery during coronavirus
World
March 18, 2020
Riding to the rescue: New York food delivery during coronavirus
With New York restaurants closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, residents unused to eating at home are increasingly relying on…
Coronavirus hits ‘heart and soul’ as New York, Los Angeles bars and theaters forced to close
World
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus hits ‘heart and soul’ as New York, Los Angeles bars and theaters forced to close
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bars, restaurants, theaters and movie houses in New York and Los Angeles were ordered to shut…
Stocking up and staying in: New Yorkers adapt to coronavirus
World
March 15, 2020
Stocking up and staying in: New Yorkers adapt to coronavirus
They were stocking up, switching dinners out for home cooking, and wondering what else they may soon have to go…
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
World
February 29, 2020
South Korea virus cases surge as WHO sounds maximum alert
South Korea reported on Saturday its biggest surge in new coronavirus cases and concerns grew of a possible epidemic in…
Unpaid bills, empty homes: Families of Iran crash victims put lives back together
Middle East
February 8, 2020
Unpaid bills, empty homes: Families of Iran crash victims put lives back together
TORONTO (Reuters) – Grief-stricken relatives of passengers killed aboard an airliner shot down by Iran over Tehran last month are…
Uber suspends 240 users accounts over possible virus contact
World
February 2, 2020
Uber suspends 240 users accounts over possible virus contact
Uber has suspended the accounts of 240 users in Mexico who may have been in contact with drivers that ferried…
Impeachment trial paused, top Democrats rush to Iowa for 11th hour campaigning
World
February 1, 2020
Impeachment trial paused, top Democrats rush to Iowa for 11th hour campaigning
Four US senators running for president paused their impeachment trial duties Friday to dash to Iowa, joining top rivals for…