Catskill, New York — It wasn’t exactly the most polished production. This week, with the help of my God-given teaching assistants, I taught an online class, “Kindness 101”, from my office. But despite the low budget, we had high turnout. Tens of thousands of kids from across the country tuned in. One thing we talked about was heroism and how…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared Friday that gun stores can stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic even as many jurisdictions within the state have issued stay-at-home orders. Paxton’s nonbinding opinion says “municipal and county authorities may not use emergency powers to regulate or restrict the sale of firearms.”Texas, the second-largest state by population, has not declared a statewide stay-at-home order….
In lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic? Closed museums offer art lovers virtual opportunities to explore works from among the world’s leading collections online. Here’s a look. Exhibitions online “View of Bozen with a Painter” (1837) by Jules Coignet. National Gallery of Art With the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., closed, visitors at home can take in the…
Many celebrities are doing their part to warn others to follow social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus outbreak. Neil Diamond is joining in, too — and he found a creative way to do it. Diamond changed the lyrics to his iconic hit “Sweet Caroline” to create a PSA about the staying safe from the virus.The familiar pre-chorus — shouted by…
Millions of Americans are self-isolating right now — including music stars. Several artists have live-streamed mini performances on social media, giving people who are currently holed up at home some live entertainment, just from a distance.On Monday, Global Citizen, an organization that focuses on combating global poverty, announced its “At Home Together” series. The organization, which holds an annual music…
As schools shutter their doors indefinitely due to the global coronavirus pandemic, children are forced adjust to learning at home and some kids may now become food insecure. A group of celebrities is hoping to ease both of these challenges for children across the U.S.Actresses Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams have teamed up with Save the Children and No Kid…
The majority of gym chains across the U.S. closed their doors this week to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Now, fitness centers including Orangetheory, Gold’s Gym, Blink Fitness, Crunch Fitness, LA Fitness, Life Time Fitness, Equinox, 24 Hour Fitness and others will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Working up a sweat and staying healthy while stuck at home can be difficult…
Guest Host: Lee Cowan in Los Angeles FIRST THINGS FIRST: Coronavirus and flattening the curveDr. Jon LaPook on the part we must all play to reduce our exposure to the virus and minimize its spread to others. COVER STORY: Coronavirus and the contagion of fearWhile stress and anxiety can drive us to take healthy…
President Trump used the term “Chinese virus” to refer to the novel coronavirus again on Wednesday, despite calls from global health officials to avoid labels associating the disease with a particular nation or ethnic group. Mr. Trump’s comments have drawn backlash and raised concerns about stigmatizing Asian-Americans.His rhetoric gained growing attention Tuesday after he used the phrase in a tweet about supporting…
Bernie Sanders has named Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. as a special adviser to his campaign. Jackson, who ran for president in 1984 and 1988 and is a prominent civil rights activist, endorsed Sanders in Michigan last weekend.”I’m humbled and proud to have Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. by my side in the fight to expand voting rights, create a single-payer health…
For some viewers of “The Masked Singer,” one of last night’s performances was unbearable. The judges of the show were shocked when a singer in a bear costume was revealed to be former Alaska governor and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.”The Masked Singer” is a reality competition show involving mystery celebrity guests singing in costume before a live audience and…
Jay-Z’s Team Roc and the NFL debuted a public service announcement on Wednesday that honors the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a young girl who was fatally shot in Chicago in 2013. Narrated by her mother, the more than two-minute announcement focuses on her life and tragic death. Pendleton was gunned down as she was spending time with friends at the city’s…
Washington — National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien suggested Wednesday that China “covered up” the initial outbreak of the coronavirus, delaying an effective global response by two months.During an event at the Heritage Foundation on Wednesday, O’Brien reiterated that the coronavirus did not originate in the United States but rather started “some time ago” in Wuhan, China. “Unfortunately, rather than using…
Detroit — Joe Biden had a heated exchange with a construction worker who accused him of trying to take Americans’ guns away during a campaign stop in Michigan, one of six states holding primaries on Tuesday. The former vice president was touring an assembly plant under construction for Fiat Chrysler, shaking hands with and praising the electrical workers union members who…
In South Korea, officials have been able to test hundreds of people every day for coronavirus using fast food-style drive-thrus. Now, the technique is coming to Washington, which has the second-highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. The University of Washington Medical Center in North Seattle can currently test 40 to 50 people per day using the method, CBS…
A father and daughter in St. Louis County, Missouri, broke self-quarantine while a family member was being treated for coronavirus — because they wanted to go to a father-daughter dance. When an older daughter who had just returned from studying abroad in Italy developed symptoms last week, the whole family was asked to self-quarantine, CBS affiliate KMOV reports. Her coronavirus test came back…
To prevent the spread of coronavirus, health officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend washing your hands for at least 20 seconds — about the same amount of time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. However, if you’re tired of singing the classic, here have 10 alternative songs with 20-second choruses you can sing your heart out…
Spring is coming early this year but the reason has nothing to do with a certain groundhog. This year’s equinox in the U.S. is March 19, marking the earliest spring in 124 years, according to the Old Farmers’ Almanac.Spring equinox always marks the start of a new season, but it doesn’t always land on the same day. From now on, it’s…
A viral video showing a New York City subway rider spraying Febreze air freshener at another passenger believed to be Asian is being investigated by the NYPD, police said. The incident is the latest one attributed to xenophobia against Asians amid growing coronavirus fears.The footage, which was originally posted on Facebook, shows a male passenger standing up from his seat…
HEADLINES: The latest developments on coronavirusDr. Jon LaPook reports. See also: CBS News COVER STORY: NappingWhoever said “You snooze, you lose,” never met Brian Halligan, CEO of a Boston-area tech company, who admits he sleeps on the job. And researchers say that can be a good thing: An afternoon nap has been found to improve performance, cognition and memory, and…
Katy Perry is expecting her first child. The pop star announced her pregnancy in the music video premiere for her latest song, “Never Worn White,” on Wednesday. In the closing moments of the clip, Perry surprises fans by cradling her baby bump and singing, “See us in sixty years with a full family tree (I do).” “Omg so glad I don’t…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made remarks on the Senate floor Thursday slamming Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for comments that appeared to threaten Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. Schumer said that Gorsuch and Kavanaugh “have released the whirlwind and will pay the price.”McConnell accused Schumer of trying “to gaslight the entire country” by refusing to retract his…
Washington — Chief Justice John Roberts denounced comments by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday about Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh as the Supreme Court heard arguments in a high-stakes abortion case, calling Schumer’s remarks “inappropriate” and “dangerous” in a rare statement.”Justices know that criticism comes with the territory, but threatening statements of this sort from the highest…
After a “Long Time Gone,” the Dixie Chicks have announced a new album — and dropped the music video for its first single on Wednesday. From the looks of it, the band is still “Not Ready to Make Nice.” The powerful anthem titled “Gaslighter” showcases the voices of the band’s trio — Martie Maguire, Emily Robison and Natalie Maines. The female-centric…