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The CDC says coronavirus ‘does not spread easily’ on surfaces or objects. Here’s what we know.

This new CDC update may quell some major concerns about how COVID-19 is transmitted, but plenty of questions still remain. Here’s what to know.

      

I tried to delete myself from the internet. Here’s what I learned

It was MyLife that broke me. After spending hours studying FAQ pages, sending terse emails and making occasional phone calls in an earnest-if-naive attempt to take back some control of my personal information online, I had my first demoralizing moment.

Trump is unlikely to unveil Obama’s White House portrait. A look back at a tradition that may be on its way out

The news on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s White House may not be hosting a ceremonial unveiling of former President Barack Obama’s official White House portrait raised concern that what has for decades been one of the most lighthearted interact…

Oil exec: It would be a mistake for the US government to bail us out

The US oil industry’s version of Armageddon was on full display when the price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark for oil, collapsed and turned negative on April 20.

After nationwide backlash, a school board rescinded its vote to scratch 5 books off high school curriculums

An Alaska school board that fell under the national spotlight after removing five books off high school reading lists has rescinded its vote.

San Francisco’s sanctioned camp sites for homeless during pandemic spark debate

While thousands of people remain unsheltered in San Francisco amid the coronavirus pandemic, a controversial proposal to allow the homeless to pitch tents in the city’s parks has sparked debate among lawmakers and residents in a city famous for its lib…

All states are partially reopen leaving Americans to weigh the risk of venturing out again

All 50 states have now partially emerged from coronavirus lockdowns, but with only a handful of states showing significant improvement in infection rates, some experts caution it could be too soon.

How to make disinfectant wipes at home

Not sure when Clorox wipes will be back in stock? Here’s how to make your own with bleach or alcohol.

      

Michael Cohen to be released and will serve remaining prison time at home

President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen will be released early from prison on Thursday and is expected to serve out the remainder of his sentence at home as coronavirus continues to spread behind bars, according to a person fami…

As you shop for the apocalypse, stores are paying a price

Americans grabbing groceries and fixing up their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have propped up top retailers’ sales. But that same shopping behavior has also dented companies’ profits.

Yankee Stadium will play host to a drive-in festival this summer in New York City

Call it a comeback. The pandemic has revived the classic American tradition of the drive-in as a safe way to stay entertained without potentially spreading coronavirus. One hospitality group based in New York, the epicenter of the virus in the United S…

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