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Massive effort to get Los Angeles homeless into hotels
Los Angeles has embarked on a massive and unprecedented effort to bring thousands of homeless people off the streets and into hotels to protect the most vulnerable residents as the coronavirus continues to spread.
Mexico urges end to harassment of health workers in pandemic
They are the first line of defense against the COVID-19 pandemic, but in parts of Mexico, doctors, nurses and other health workers are being harassed to the point that federal authorities have pleaded for Mexicans to show solidarity.
Las Vegas fashion industry pitches in by making masks amid outbreak
The local fashion industry, headed by the Las Vegas Fashion Council, has created the Mask Task Force to address the shortage of masks for health care personnel.
Celebrities reveal new sides during virus, but face backlash
Portia de Rossi has been teaching herself how to cook during the coronavirus lockdown. It’s been an eye-opening experience for the actress — and for her fans.
Iconic sports cities turn eerie during coronavirus shutdown
They are cities defined by iconic sporting events. When Augusta comes up, one instantly thinks of the Masters. If Omaha is mentioned, it’s often in the same breath with the College World Series. It’s hard to imagine Louisville without the Kentucky Der…
Trump blasts world health group, defends early virus steps
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to freeze U.S. funding to the World Health Organization, saying the international group had “missed the call” on the coronavirus pandemic.
Tony Alamo resigns from Nevada Gaming Commission
Tony Alamo, the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, is stepping away from the regulatory board to devote his attention to fighting the COVID-19. Alamo, a physician and the medical director of OPTUMCare Nevada, wrote in the letter delivered today…
Smith’s limiting number of customers inside stores
Smith’s has cut in half the number of customers it’s allowing into its stores at one time. The change took effect today, the grocery store chain, through its parent firm …
Nevada allocates millions for coronavirus relief
The state’s Interim Finance Committee has approved multiple allocations of $1 million or more for disaster relief as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The committee, which met remotely, approved a $6.25 million appropriation from …