Category: News


Small colleges were already on the brink. Now, coronavirus threatens their existence


This is the season when small college campuses across the nation are supposed to be full of potential students peering into classrooms, eating lunch in the dining hall, spending the night in dorms and being wowed by interactions between faculty and students.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/03/21/coronavirus-college-students-online-closing-private-liberal-arts/2889546001/

Kenny Rogers, music icon known for ‘The Gambler’ and ‘Lucile,’ dies at 81


Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV died Friday night. He was 81

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/03/21/kenny-rogers-music-legend/2890584001/


At-home coronavirus tests now available, companies say


The products have been greenlit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under new expedited guidelines to help combat the virus, according to Stat, a health care industry news outlet.

https://www.foxnews.com/health/at-home-coronavirus-tests-now-available-companies-say

Coronavirus pandemic triggers spike in gun sales


Gun sales are on the rise in America, but it may take you longer to get one as the coronavirus pandemic continues due to the increased pressure on the background check system.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/gun-sales-spike-coronavirus


Illinois joins California, NY by issuing ‘stay at home’ order to combat coronavirus


Illinois became the latest state Friday to order its citizens to remain in their homes unless they have vital reasons to go outside, the latest dramatic step to counter the coronavirus pandemic.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-stay-at-home-order-coronavirus-outbreak

N.Y. governor: Ventilators are to coronavirus fight what ‘missiles were to WWII


New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday said ventilators are critical to winning the fight against the coronavirus, saying they are “to this war what missiles were to World War II.”

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/20/andrew-cuomo-ny-gov-ventilators-are-coronavirus-fi/

Self-isolating? Try these awesome tips for Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and Apple TV+


With most Americans stuck at home to quell the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to streaming services to stay entertained during these unprecedented times.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2020/03/20/netflix-amazon-disney-apple-tv-tips-and-tricks-self-isolating/2875581001/