Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders has announced that he is officially ending his presidential campaign on Wednesday (April 8), clearing Joe Biden's path to the Democratic nomination and a showdown with President Donald Trump in November. You can watch Bernie Sander's address in the video below: "I wish I could give you better news, but I…
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In the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, many celebrities are stepping up with admirable and sizeable donations to hospitals, medical institutions and more. Over the weekend, for example, it was revealed that Pink would be donating an astonishing $1m, after recovering from the virus herself. Pink reveals the haircut she…
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A paranoid man from Illinois has allegedly killed his girlfriend and then later himself, after falsely believing that they both had COVID-19, the Will County Sheriff's Office has reported. According to ABC News, Patrick Jesernik and his partner Cheryl Schriefer, who both eventually tested negative for the virus, were found…
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The moment grocery shoppers in Massachusetts tackled a 65-year-old man to the floor after he allegedly coughed and spat on food deliberately has been captured on camera. The man from Duxbury was apprehended by fellow shoppers before law enforcement arrived at the Stop & Shop in Kingston. He was subsequently…
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An elderly couple died holding hands last week after catching the highly infectious COVID-19 during their time on a cruise ship, their pastor said per the Metro. After reportedly passing away just six minutes apart, the pastor paid tribute to Jerry Austin Williamson and Frances Jewel Bond Williamson's 50-year marriage…
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The Carrollton Texas Police Department has taken to Facebook to confirm that they are looking for an 18-year-old teenager who shared a video to social media claiming to have COVID-19, and that she is "willingly spreading" it. Identified as Lorraine Maradiaga of Carrollton, posted a series of concerning and bizarre videos on…
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Per NBC News, at least two children have been hospitalized after consuming THC candy from a food bank in Utah, US. According to the publication, an 11-year-old and a five-year-old were taken to a hospital on Friday night after ingesting "Medicated Nerds Rope" candy, which was given to their families…
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A generous landlord in Brooklyn astonished his local community in the most heartwarming way after he canceled this month's rent for hundreds of tenants, NBC New York reports. At the end of the last month, Mario Salerno - who owns about 80 apartments with 200 tenants - posted a notice…
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A man who claimed to have coronavirus was arrested after coughing on FBI agents investigating him for hoarding surgical masks and other medical supplies, ABC7 reports. The US Attorney’s Office said earlier this week that Baruch Feldheim, 43, of Brooklyn, New York is facing charges of assault and making false…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, claims that he ''doesn't understand'' why all 50 American states aren't under full lockdown in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic. In a recent interview with CNN, America's top infectious disease expert appeared to bemoan…
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An American World War Two veteran - who survived the Spanish flu pandemic back in 1918 - recently celebrated his 104th birthday days after recovering from the novel coronavirus in hospital, the Independent reports. Bill Lapschies - who lives in the Edward C Allworth Veterans’ Home in Lebanon Oregon -…
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The coronavirus pandemic has led to strict government regulations in countries around the world. In many instances, this means staying indoors if you are not a key worker and only leaving for health reasons and groceries. It also means practicing social distancing in the event that you go do outside.…
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A doctor has gone viral after an appearance on Fox News in which he was very forthright and direct about the government's handling of coronavirus - and specifically testing for the deadly disease. Dr. Rishi Desai, chief medical officer of the Osmosis website, was not having it when Fox News…
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Tom Hanks has paid tribute to Adam Schlesinger, the Fountains of Wayne singer who passed away from coronavirus, aged 52. Hanks, who also tested positive for COVID-19 several weeks ago, worked with the bass player back in 1996 when his song was picked as the title track for That Thing…
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A six-week-old baby has died in Connecticut after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, state governor Ned Lamont confirmed. Per The Independent, Lamont took to Twitter to confirm that the newborn died from complications that came from COVID-19, making it the state’s first pediatric death. He added that the baby…
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After talks were held between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to send a plane filled with medical equipment to the United States to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report by Fox News, the supplies have been granted to America in an…
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Individuals and organizations have been paying tribute to healthcare workers all over the world in recent weeks amid the coronavirus crisis. From rounds of applause at windows and on balconies to footwear giants offering medical professionals a free pair of comfortable footwear, it's fair to say there's an immense feeling…
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A photograph of healthcare workers flying into New York to help with the coronavirus outbreak has gone viral. New York is currently the epicenter of the US outbreak of the pandemic. The John Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center reports that there have been a total of 1,096 deaths there alone…
