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Amid lockdown, Danes find way to celebrate queen's birthday

Amid lockdown, Danes find way to celebrate queen's birthday

COPENHAGEN — Observing social distancing, Danes on Thursday sang birthday songs from homes, balconies, parks and public gardens to honour popular Queen Margrethe II, who turned 80 amid the pandemic lockdown.
Need for seed: Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websites

Need for seed: Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websites

NITRO, W.Va. — The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store's display were starting to outnumber the full ones.
Need for seed: Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websites

Need for seed: Gardeners flock to stores, overwhelm websites

NITRO, W.Va. — The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store's display were starting to outnumber the full ones.
Virtual proms, online grad ceremonies: Teen milestones hit hard by COVID pandemic

Virtual proms, online grad ceremonies: Teen milestones hit hard by COVID pandemic

Rachel Blake bought the light pink A-line dress months ago and had it altered to fit her perfectly. She couldn't wait to wear it to her prom. So when the Grade 12 student found out her Oshawa, Ont.
'The math ain't working:' Online schooling not a smooth transition for parents

'The math ain't working:' Online schooling not a smooth transition for parents

Every day, Karyn Keith feels torn between her competing roles as teacher and caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chris Cuomo says his wife, like him, has the coronavirus

Chris Cuomo says his wife, like him, has the coronavirus

NEW YORK — Chris Cuomo, who late last month revealed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, said his wife Cristina has now also been infected.
Athletes, teams, celebs are 'All In' to feed hungry

Athletes, teams, celebs are 'All In' to feed hungry

With factories closed, tens of millions out of work and a recession looming because of the coronavirus pandemic, athletes, teams, entertainers and business leaders are donating prized possessions in response to a challenge to feed families suddenly i
Jordan: Winning 6th NBA title with Bulls was 'trying year'

Jordan: Winning 6th NBA title with Bulls was 'trying year'

Michael Jordan described his final NBA championship season with the Chicago Bulls as a “trying year.
Should college savers opt for student loans this fall?

Should college savers opt for student loans this fall?

Undergraduate federal student loan interest rates could fall below 3% for the first time in more than 15 years this July, based on the most recent 10-year Treasury note auction.
Q and A: Experts discuss some key COVID-19 concerns

Q and A: Experts discuss some key COVID-19 concerns

With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus.
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