Patrick McEnroe, the ESPN tennis broadcaster and 16-time men’s doubles champion, confirmed on Tuesday that he tested positive for coronavirus and is recovering from mild symptoms. McEnroe said in a tweet that he started feeling minor symptoms about 10 or 11 days ago so he went to get tested at a drive-through in upstate New…… MORE
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Coronavirus pits cities and states against each other as they try to stop spread from out-of-towners
It had been two weeks since Oregon had declared an emergency in its coronavirus battle, and residents of Seaside couldn’t believe what was happening. Travelers — mostly from Portland, an hour-and-a-half drive away — were arriving en masse for a day at the beach. Kids had just gotten out of school that Friday, March 20,…… MORE
The timetable for a coronavirus vaccine is 18 months. Experts say that’s risky
Eighteen months might sound like a long time, but in vaccine years, it’s a blink. That’s the long end of the Trump administration’s time window for developing a coronavirus vaccine, and some leaders in the field say this is too fast — and could come at the expense of safety. The estimated time made headlines…… MORE
ESPN is airing its Michael Jordan documentary series early to help fill the void of live sports
Originally set to air beginning in June, ESPN is moving up the premiere date of “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary series on Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls. The series will premiere on April 19 and air on Sunday nights over five weeks through May 17. With all major US sports leagues suspending…… MORE
A woman trained her dog to deliver groceries to a neighbor with health problems
Renee Hellman never imagined a golden retriever delivering groceries to her home. “Absolutely not. It was kind of out of the blue,” Hellman told CNN. But during a time of social distancing, it was one of the better options for Hellman, a 71-year-old living in Manitou Springs, Colorado, a resort town located outside of Colorado…… MORE
US Open tennis complex to be used as makeshift hospital in New York
The New York stadium complex that hosts the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament every summer will be used as a makeshift hospital to bolster efforts to care for patients during the coronavirus pandemic. The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens is slated to be transformed into overflow hospital space, said Chris Widmaier, U.S.…… MORE
The teacher who disarmed, then hugged a student will receive the citizen Congressional Medal of Honor
Keanon Lowe saved a life on the day he took a gun away from a young student and then hugged him close in the halls of the Oregon high school where he coached football. And for his bravery and compassion, Lowe will receive a Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honor. He is one of six…… MORE
5 things to know for March 31: Coronavirus, health, economy, trans rights, Hungary
Here’s something to look forward to: The Tokyo Olympics have a brand new date. The Games will be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to…… MORE
Here are the states restricting travel from within the US
As cases of and deaths from Covid-19 continue to climb in the United States, officials are implementing travel restrictions to try to stop the coronavirus from spreading. On the national level, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory urging residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to refrain immediately from…… MORE
Selena is one of the greatest Latino icons. Her legacy has no comparison 25 years after her death
Selena Quintanilla Perez was poised to become a superstar across America when her sudden death rocked millions of people. Twenty-five years have passed since the “Queen of Tejano music” was killed by her fan club president but her songs and style still loom large in the memories of her fans. Next month, MAC Cosmetics will…… MORE
