The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now recommending that all Americans wear homemade face coverings in public to help stem the spread of coronavirus.

    There's a potential political time bomb ticking for President Donald Trump in the public reaction to his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

    The optimism of small businesses in the U.S. economy suffered the biggest decline in March in 37 years — and due to the deepening coronavirus crisis that record is sure to be broken again very soon, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

    Wisconsin on Tuesday is holding its primary in the middle of a pandemic.

    While Beijing works to rebrand itself as a global leader by selling -- at times-- faulty protective gear amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan has been giving it away for free. The gesture is not only a dig at China, which has refused to acknowledge Taiwan's existence, but also raises Taiwan's profile internationally, something China has been actively trying to prevent for years. 

    "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling said on Monday she had recovered from a suspected case of COVID-19 after two weeks of illness.

    British actress Honor Blackman, who was best known for playing Bond girl Pussy Galore, has died at the age of 94, her family said on Monday.

    An auction of late actress Doris Day's four Golden Globe awards and other items from her life generated more than $3 million over the weekend, far outpacing original estimates, Julien's Auctions said on Sunday.

    U.S. singer Pink said on Friday she had tested positive for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus, two weeks ago and has since recovered.

    Walt Disney Co will release the live-action epic "Mulan" in movie theaters in July and Marvel's "Black Widow" in November, the company said on Friday as it reshuffled a schedule disrupted by the global coronavirus outbreak.

    Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in Tuesday said President Donald Trump is talking to his advisors about ways to reopen ‘parts of the country.’

    Jobless claims jumped to 6.6 million two weeks ago, but several sectors are ramping up hiring.

    There has been optimism about slowing new coronavirus cases, but the pandemic’s threat won’t be over until there’s a vaccine or treatment.

    ‘If you see light between fibers it’s not a good filter. Even on dark fabrics if you hold them up to light or to the sun you will still be able to see if the fabric’s fibers will show or not.’

    U.S stocks advance Tuesday morning, though are off session highs, as the market extends a powerful rally to a second session on growing signs that the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic may be leveling off in parts of the world.

    (Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University) The Georgia Esoteric and Molecular Laboratory at the Medical College of Georgia Department of Pathology is now offering a new coronavirus test with expanded capacity to the entire state.

    (Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung / Berlin Institute of Health) Scientists from the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Thorax Clinic at Heidelberg University Hospital have examined samples from non-virus infected patients to determine which cells of the lungs and bronchi are targets for novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

    (Stanford Medicine) A new form of magnetic brain stimulation rapidly relieved symptoms of severe depression in 90% of participants in a small study conducted by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

    (JAMA Network) Researchers used urinary measures of biomarkers of phthalates (a group of chemicals used in plastics) and phthalate substitutes from couples undergoing fertility care and examined if higher concentrations prior to conception were associated with an increased risk of preterm birth.

    (JAMA Network) Exploring the challenges in the Italian health care system during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and how other countries can plan for optimal actions.

    A section of Interstate 69 north is blocked in Marshall County because of a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says.

    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reopened the lanes shortly after 3:00 Tuesday morning.

    The Johnson County, Illinois, Sheriff's Department and Illinois State Police are investigating an "off-duty incident" involving a Marion Police Department officer.

    The airport's board met Monday to go over the financial and operational impact the virus is having.

    Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital has added a flu clinic in Marshall County, the hospital announced Monday.

    In its final moments of life, a distant massive star releases an intense burst of high-energy gamma radiation - a Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) - the brightest sources of energy in the universe, detectable to humans through powerful telescopes. Scientists have long been divided over what powers these extraordinary explosions. Now research suggests a dying star's collapsing magnetic field may hold the answers.

    The Great Barrier Reef is suffering through its worst bleaching event. This is the third bleaching within the space of five years.

    A new method of evaluating and prioritizing treatment for patients with suspected acute stroke, which has been used by the Stockholm health authority since 2017, has led to faster health interventions and better patient care, shows a new study.

    A team of international scientists has developed a suite of more than 200 new genetic techniques for using marine microbes to investigate a host of questions in biology. The new tools are an essential step forward in understanding the cellular instructions that underpin microbial life in the sea.

    Beaches in or near England's Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have the same levels of litter as those in unprotected areas, new research shows.

    Simulations will air before encore presentations of Indiana Pacers wins from 2019-20.

    Philadelphia 76ers center Al Horford is donating $500,000 to the Dominican Republic and cities across the U.S. where he previously played.

    Finishing off domestic soccer seasons could take precedence over completing the Champions League

    Cam Newton says he feels like a “fish out of a water” being a free agent for the first time in his nine-year NFL career

    Our panel reflects on the passing of Mr. Tiger, Al Kaline.

    The still-in-beta Screen Pass feature lets you share selected movies in your Movies Anywhere digital locker for up to 72 hours.

    Formerly known as DirecTV Now, this service was a good option for cord-cutters for a time, but AT&T's hunt for profit has stripped away much of its appeal.

    While Face Unlock on the Pixel 4 is definitely an improvement over both physical and in-display fingerprint scanners, Google’s 3D face scanning biometric isn’t all it could be. For one, it has limited app support, but even for simple unlocking, there’s a flaw that could allow someone to unlock your phone without your permission. A new feature rolling out as part of the April Security Update fixes that.Once the update hits your phone this week, a new toggle will appear inside the Face Unlock tab in the Device Security settings. It’s called "Require eyes to be open," and as the name suggests, it won’t unlock your phone unless your eyes are open. That means if you’re sleeping someone can’t get into your phone and if you just want to keep someone out, all you need to do is close your eyes.To read this article in full, please click here

    Crucial’s X8 Portable SSD (1TB as tested) is affordable, fast with everyday tasks, and sports a classy design. It feels nice in the hand and looks good emerging from your pocket. But there is a performance caveat for those who work with very large files and data sets. Design and specsCrucial takes a slightly different approach to the design of its X8 Portable SSD by mixing materials. The main body is anodized aluminum, and there are plastic inserts running across each side, with grippier end caps. They’re all shades of black, and the overall effect is quite nice.The X8 is one of the larger portable drives I’ve tested. Measuring 4.33 x 0.45 x 2.08 inches (width/depth/height), and weighing just shy of 3.5 ounces, it’s not quite as husky as Samsung’s X5, but more like Sandisk’s Extreme Pro Portable SSD. It sits in your hand nicely. To read this article in full, please click here

    The best laptops for working from home don’t have to be expensive. Models costing as little as $500 offer the features you need to work efficiently and stay connected with coworkers. That said, if you have the budget, some higher-end laptops could provide better experiences and be smarter long-term purchases. We’ll make some specific product recommendations for great work-at-home laptops, and also walk you through the features you need so you can shop anywhere and find the best deal for you. Note: Because of the mass shift to working from home to combat coronavirus, laptops are flying off online shopping sites and local store shelves. We’ll do our best to recommend products that are in stock, but pay close attention to ship dates (which are becoming a moving target), and be prepared to keep looking if your first choice is no longer available. To read this article in full, please click here

    Some mattress stores, including locations of the leading seller, Mattress Firm, remain open during the coronavirus pandemic.      

    White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham is leaving her role and returning to the East Wing as chief of staff to first lady Melania Trump.      

   

   

    White House trade adviser Peter Navarro warned the White House in January of a "full-blown pandemic, imperiling the lives of millions of Americans" from the coronavirus, The New York Times reported Monday.

    Mainland China on Tuesday reported no new coronavirus deaths for the first time since the global outbreak began. The country also reported a drop in new cases of COVID-19 - one day before Wuhan, a city in central china where the pandemic began, is set to lift its lockdown. 

    France on Monday saw its deadliest 24 hours since the coronavirus outbreak began, reporting 833 more deaths as the country’s health minister warned the pandemic has not yet reached its peak.

    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s pregnant fiancee and his children reportedly have been banned from seeing him as he remains in intensive care following his positive test for the coronavirus. 

    While Beijing works to rebrand itself as a global leader by selling -- at times-- faulty protective gear amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan has been giving it away for free. The gesture is not only a dig at China, which has refused to acknowledge Taiwan's existence, but also raises Taiwan's profile internationally, something China has been actively trying to prevent for years. 

    A top official in New Zealand government has been demoted and called himself an "idiot" after he breached nationwide coronavirus lockdown rules.