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Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75

Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75

LAS VEGAS — Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks astonished millions until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the act’s famed white tigers, has died. He was 75.
Idled help the isolated: Med students aid homebound seniors

Idled help the isolated: Med students aid homebound seniors

CINCINNATI — Aspiring doctors in Cincinnati whose studies were interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak have morphed their mission into taking care of people who are especially vulnerable to the pandemic's dangers.
A creative approach may be a good option for Mother's Day in a pandemic

A creative approach may be a good option for Mother's Day in a pandemic

Creativity and thoughtfulness are always welcomed by mothers when their special day rolls around each year. Those traits are even more desirable now with the 2020 edition of Mother's Day set to be unlike any other.
Being ostracized: Virus leaves its mark for UK's elderly

Being ostracized: Virus leaves its mark for UK's elderly

LONDON — From resounding applause to ostracization and isolation. That's essentially the journey Lt. Cmdr.
New Mexico town near vast US reservation shuts everyone out

New Mexico town near vast US reservation shuts everyone out

GALLUP, N.M.
Heritage department outlines distribution of $500 million of arts and culture COVID-19 support

Heritage department outlines distribution of $500 million of arts and culture COVID-19 support

Canada's arts and culture organizations are getting a clearer picture of how the federal government plans to divide $500 million of COVID-19 support.
Nearly 1 in 5 US kids are obese, according to latest data

Nearly 1 in 5 US kids are obese, according to latest data

NEW YORK — Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. kids are obese, according to the latest national data. The news is disappointing, given that programs across the country have for years been trying to reduce childhood obesity, one expert said.
VIRUS DIARY: Searching for sanity in tiny moments of joy

VIRUS DIARY: Searching for sanity in tiny moments of joy

CHICAGO — We meet for a memorial service by video conference because that’s how it must be done these days.
VIRUS DIARY: Searching for sanity in tiny moments of joy

VIRUS DIARY: Searching for sanity in tiny moments of joy

CHICAGO — We meet for a memorial service by video conference because that’s how it must be done these days.
Can COVID-19 survive on my phone?

Can COVID-19 survive on my phone?

Can COVID-19 survive on my phone? Yes. That's why a daily wipe down of “high-touch” surfaces like phones, keyboards and tablet computers is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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