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NJ boy organizes huge collection for food bank during coronavirus, an 8th birthday to remember

April 23, 2020

NJ boy organizes huge collection for food bank during coronavirus, an 8th birthday to remember

New Jersey 8-year-old Emilio Flores overheard his parents talking about making a donation to a local food bank to support families struggling with coronavirus lockdowns.

Astronaut Scott Kelly offers coronavirus lockdown tips for keeping kids motivated to study

April 23, 2020

Astronaut Scott Kelly offers coronavirus lockdown tips for keeping kids motivated to study

Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly has a unique insight into staying engaged and motivated while in isolation.

Mission to collect iPads for hospital patients in isolation goes national

April 23, 2020

Mission to collect iPads for hospital patients in isolation goes national

Stringent visitation rules barring families from seeing their loved ones due to the coronavirus pandemic often leave patients in nearly-complete isolation.

Beyoncé partners with Twitter CEO for $6M donation in coronavirus relief: 'Communities of color are suffering'

April 23, 2020

Beyoncé partners with Twitter CEO for $6M donation in coronavirus relief: 'Communities of color are suffering'

Beyoncé is helping those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Maryland WWII veteran, 96, gets mohawk haircut for coronavirus challenge

April 23, 2020

Maryland WWII veteran, 96, gets mohawk haircut for coronavirus challenge

It's a tribute to his military roots and a battle cry for courage today.

Pennsylvania workers lived in factory for 28 days straight to make PPE to fight coronavirus

April 23, 2020

Pennsylvania workers lived in factory for 28 days straight to make PPE to fight coronavirus

More than 40 employees volunteered to eat, sleep and work inside a Pennsylvania manufacturing plant for 28 days straight to produce vital personal protective equipment.

Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to front-line workers, extends offer through May 31

April 23, 2020

Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to front-line workers, extends offer through May 31

Those who identify as front-line workers are eligible for a free tall coffee, hot or iced.

US astronaut returns to world changed by COVID-19 after 9 months in space

April 23, 2020

US astronaut returns to world changed by COVID-19 after 9 months in space

After ascending to the International Space Station (ISS) in July of 2019, Dr. Andrew Morgan has returned to a world greatly changed by the coronavirus pandemic.

New York police officers wear masks during funeral for 'revered' commander who died from coronavirus

April 23, 2020

New York police officers wear masks during funeral for 'revered' commander who died from coronavirus

A traffic commander who “was revered” by his colleagues has become one of the latest members of New York City’s Police Department to have fallen victim to the coronavirus.

In South Dakota town, library’s drive-thru becomes lifeline of storytelling

April 23, 2020

In South Dakota town, library’s drive-thru becomes lifeline of storytelling

When the Rapid City Public Library in South Dakota installed a drive-thru window nearly 20 years ago, they never thought it would be used as the only way to get books to their community.