'Coronavegas:' Filmmaker depicts post-apocalyptic Las Vegas amid coronavirus shutdown
LAS VEGAS -- Film is usually art imitating life, but in Michael Tushaus’ “Coronavegas” video, life more closely resembles a movie set in a post-apocalyptic world.Las Vegas — a city that receives an estimated 43 million annual visitors according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority — practically became a ghost town when Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered a month-long closure of “nonessential businesses.”Those nonessential businesses included the city’s numerous iconic casinos and resorts.Tushaus captured footage of the empty Sin City streets on March 26, saying that he “simply wanted to document what we’re all witnessing here."“I could have chosen various different styles, but my choice here was to simply let the visuals tell the story.
LAS VEGAS -- Film is usually art imitating life, but in Michael Tushaus’ “Coronavegas” video, life more closely resembles a movie set in a post-apocalyptic world.Las Vegas — a city that receives an estimated 43 million annual visitors according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority — practically became a ghost town when Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered a month-long closure of “nonessential businesses.”Those nonessential businesses included the city’s numerous iconic casinos and resorts.Tushaus captured footage of the empty Sin City streets on March 26, saying that he “simply wanted to document what we’re all witnessing here."“I could have chosen various different styles, but my choice here was to simply let the visuals tell the story.
Grandfather walks 4 miles just to see newborn granddaughter through glass door
ZEELAND, Mich. -- Coronavirus isn't stopping this Michigan grandfather from walking four miles to see his newborn granddaughter, even if he can only see her through a glass door.Josh Gillett shared a photo on Instagram of his father happily gazing at his precious grandbaby Elliana Rae.
ZEELAND, Mich. -- Coronavirus isn't stopping this Michigan grandfather from walking four miles to see his newborn granddaughter, even if he can only see her through a glass door.Josh Gillett shared a photo on Instagram of his father happily gazing at his precious grandbaby Elliana Rae.
‘How to make toilet paper’ search spiked 1,300 percent on Google amid COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES -- Following a surge in panic buying that ensued as a result of the mass closures implemented amid the coronavirus pandemic, Google officials reported a spike in people searching for “how to make toilet paper.” The Twitter account for Google Trends, which monitors what people are searching for on Google, said that the term “how to make toilet paper,” spiked over 1,300 percent in the past week.
LOS ANGELES -- Following a surge in panic buying that ensued as a result of the mass closures implemented amid the coronavirus pandemic, Google officials reported a spike in people searching for “how to make toilet paper.” The Twitter account for Google Trends, which monitors what people are searching for on Google, said that the term “how to make toilet paper,” spiked over 1,300 percent in the past week.
Booze sales surge during coronavirus outbreak
NEW YORK -- U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in the week ending March 21, according to market research firm Nielsen.
NEW YORK -- U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in the week ending March 21, according to market research firm Nielsen.
44 UT Austin students have COVID-19 after spring break trip to Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas -- Forty-four students from the University of Texas at Austin have tested positive for the coronavirus and were self-isolating as of April 1.
AUSTIN, Texas -- Forty-four students from the University of Texas at Austin have tested positive for the coronavirus and were self-isolating as of April 1.
HOA backs off request for homeowners to report COVID-19 status
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (WDAF) — A Kansas City metro-based homeowners association is reconsidering a request to its residents, having previously asked its homeowners to self-report cases of COVID-19.Property owners within two Kansas City metro subdivisions, both maintained by FirstService Residential Missouri/Kansas, received a letter this week informing them of the requirement to report COVID-19 cases within their residence.One of those subdivisions is in Olathe, Kansas, while the other sits in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.A portion of the letter read: “It is the intent of FirstService Residential to promptly send a notification to every owner, if we have a confirmed case reported.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (WDAF) — A Kansas City metro-based homeowners association is reconsidering a request to its residents, having previously asked its homeowners to self-report cases of COVID-19.Property owners within two Kansas City metro subdivisions, both maintained by FirstService Residential Missouri/Kansas, received a letter this week informing them of the requirement to report COVID-19 cases within their residence.One of those subdivisions is in Olathe, Kansas, while the other sits in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.A portion of the letter read: “It is the intent of FirstService Residential to promptly send a notification to every owner, if we have a confirmed case reported.
Son: Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead at 85; fought virus
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, has died after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, one of his six sons said late Wednesday.
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, has died after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, one of his six sons said late Wednesday.
British man runs marathon in backyard during lockdown due to virus
CHELTENHAM, England — Being stuck at home didn’t stop a British man from running an outdoor marathon.James Campbell, a former professional javelin thrower, spent his 32nd birthday on Wednesday doing 6-meter (20-foot) shuttles from one end of his small backyard to the other after promising to run a marathon if one of his Twitter messages received 10,000 retweets.By the time Campbell completed the marathon in just over five hours, he had raised more than 18,000 pounds ($22,000) for Britain’s National Health Service to help battle the coronavirus pandemic.The effort — labeled the #6metregardenmarathon — was live-streamed, with former England soccer great Geoff Hurst among the viewers.
CHELTENHAM, England — Being stuck at home didn’t stop a British man from running an outdoor marathon.James Campbell, a former professional javelin thrower, spent his 32nd birthday on Wednesday doing 6-meter (20-foot) shuttles from one end of his small backyard to the other after promising to run a marathon if one of his Twitter messages received 10,000 retweets.By the time Campbell completed the marathon in just over five hours, he had raised more than 18,000 pounds ($22,000) for Britain’s National Health Service to help battle the coronavirus pandemic.The effort — labeled the #6metregardenmarathon — was live-streamed, with former England soccer great Geoff Hurst among the viewers.
TMZ: Details on another celebrity falling victim to the coronavirus
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Michael Babcock with TMZ joins FOX6 WakeUp with details on another celebrity falling victim to the coronavirus.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Michael Babcock with TMZ joins FOX6 WakeUp with details on another celebrity falling victim to the coronavirus.
A record 6.6 million seek US jobless aid as layoffs mount
WASHINGTON — More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, far exceeding a record high set just last week, a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.The job cuts are mounting against the backdrop of economies in the United States and abroad that have almost certainly sunk into a severe recession as businesses close across the world.The figure for last week is much higher than the previous record of 3.3 million reported for the previous week.
WASHINGTON — More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, far exceeding a record high set just last week, a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.The job cuts are mounting against the backdrop of economies in the United States and abroad that have almost certainly sunk into a severe recession as businesses close across the world.The figure for last week is much higher than the previous record of 3.3 million reported for the previous week.
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Burger King shows you how to make a Whopper at home
NEW YORK -- Burger King fans, now you can have it your way from the comfort of your own home.As the coronavirus pandemic is forcing many Americans to shelter in place, Burger King is coming up with a creative solution to satisfy your cravings if you can't go out to get a Whopper.The restaurant's chain in France taking to Twitter to let you know how you can make the iconic sandwich at home.
NEW YORK -- Burger King fans, now you can have it your way from the comfort of your own home.As the coronavirus pandemic is forcing many Americans to shelter in place, Burger King is coming up with a creative solution to satisfy your cravings if you can't go out to get a Whopper.The restaurant's chain in France taking to Twitter to let you know how you can make the iconic sandwich at home.
How coronavirus can impact your credit score
WASHINGTON D.C. — There’s a lot packed into the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, but no protections to insulate your credit score.“I pushed for that until 30 minutes before the agreement was signed,” Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown said.Brown said consumers, especially those out of work, need that kind of protection.“We had interest from the republican chairman, but Senator McConnell and President Trump said no,” Brown said.Financial experts say you can still help yourself by first finding out your current credit score.“I recommended people go to annualcreditreport.com just to see what’s on there,” financial expert Pete Dunn said. “That’s the free resource to get your credit report.”Dunn says if you’re out of work or making less, you should still try to make at least minimum monthly payments.
WASHINGTON D.C. — There’s a lot packed into the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, but no protections to insulate your credit score.“I pushed for that until 30 minutes before the agreement was signed,” Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown said.Brown said consumers, especially those out of work, need that kind of protection.“We had interest from the republican chairman, but Senator McConnell and President Trump said no,” Brown said.Financial experts say you can still help yourself by first finding out your current credit score.“I recommended people go to annualcreditreport.com just to see what’s on there,” financial expert Pete Dunn said. “That’s the free resource to get your credit report.”Dunn says if you’re out of work or making less, you should still try to make at least minimum monthly payments.
Man hid coronavirus symptoms to visit wife in maternity ward, hospital says
NEW YORK (FOX32) -- A New York man with coronavirus symptoms hid them so he could get into the maternity ward as his wife gave birth last week, Fox News has confirmed.It happened at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC).The new mom began showing symptoms of COVID-19 shortly after delivering, the Democrat & Chronicle first reported.
NEW YORK (FOX32) -- A New York man with coronavirus symptoms hid them so he could get into the maternity ward as his wife gave birth last week, Fox News has confirmed.It happened at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC).The new mom began showing symptoms of COVID-19 shortly after delivering, the Democrat & Chronicle first reported.
'Major oversupply of milk' due to COVID-19 has Wisconsin farmers dumping it down the drain
WEST BEND -- With schools closed and restaurants open for carryout or delivery only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for milk has decreased dramatically, at a time when Wisconsin's dairy industry was already struggling.
WEST BEND -- With schools closed and restaurants open for carryout or delivery only due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for milk has decreased dramatically, at a time when Wisconsin's dairy industry was already struggling.
Report: Increased security for Dr. Anthony Fauci after threats received
BETHESDA, Md. -- The nation's top infectious disease expert is under increased security after receiving threats, according to The Washington Post.Dr.
BETHESDA, Md. -- The nation's top infectious disease expert is under increased security after receiving threats, according to The Washington Post.Dr.
'Trend is upward:' Milwaukee leaders urge community compliance as COVID-19 cases soar
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County health officials reported 833 positive cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths Wednesday, April 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County health officials reported 833 positive cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths Wednesday, April 1.
'Stacy's Mom' songwriter Adam Schlesinger died at 52 due to COVID-19
NEW YORK -- Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday, April 1 after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.Schlesinger died at a hospital in upstate New York, his longtime lawyer Josh Grier told The Associated Press.
NEW YORK -- Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday, April 1 after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.Schlesinger died at a hospital in upstate New York, his longtime lawyer Josh Grier told The Associated Press.
Connecticut governor announces COVID-19 death of 'baby less than 7 weeks old'
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- A 7-week-old baby who died at a hospital in the Hartford area had the coronavirus, Connecticut Gov.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- A 7-week-old baby who died at a hospital in the Hartford area had the coronavirus, Connecticut Gov.