Hours before New Jersey closed all gyms indefinitely last month because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, 30 NFL draft hopefuls had a chance to showcase their talents in a “virtual” pro day at TEST Football Academy in Martinsville.
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Cats, dogs, Quillie the hedgehog source of comfort in crisis
Lala, a 3-month-old black Lab, romped into Ufuoma George’s life a few weeks ago, just as she retreated into her New York apartment in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Arizona willing to host MLB, which cuts senior staff pay
Arizona governor Doug Ducey says his state is willing to host all 30 major league teams at the time public health concerns allow, which eventually could lead to the start of the baseball season primarily in empty spring training ballparks.
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.
Nevada’s coronavirus death toll hits 130; confirmed cases top 3,000
Coronavirus deaths in Nevada have reached 130 while confirmed infections have topped 3,000, most of which have been reported in the Las Vegas area, according to official figures.
Nevadans to get unemployment benefits retroactively from March 15, Sisolak says
Nevada will backdate unemployment claims to March 15 with hopes of providing some financial relief to residents who are enduring hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic …
Metro Police dog survives stabbing; suspect arrested
An armed man and the Las Vegas police dog he allegedly stabbed Monday night are both fortunate to have averted more severe injuries.
Amid hiring spree, Amazon to add 800 more workers in Nevada
Amazon has increased its workforce in Nevada by 2,000 employees in the past month to supplement the loss of jobs brought on by the coronavirus pandemic …
Convention Center could house 900 hospital overflow beds
The Las Vegas Convention Center would be turned into an alternate care facility if area hospitals reach their capacity in treating coronavirus patients, Clark County officials said today. The temporary …
Nevada airports get $231 million to subsidize operations
The U.S. The Department of Transportation announced today that 30 airports in Nevada will get over $231 million from the federal government to help maintain operations during …