More than 300,000 student laptops won't arrive in time for school year
In Abilene (Texas), school official say they ordered 6,000 laptops in May -- but have been told they won't arrive until November. In Alabama, 20 school districts are still waiting on 33,000 laptops. Across the country, the story is the same -- and until those computers arrive, "online school" won't happen.
In Abilene (Texas), school official say they ordered 6,000 laptops in May -- but have been told they won't arrive until November. In Alabama, 20 school districts are still waiting on 33,000 laptops. Across the country, the story is the same -- and until those computers arrive, "online school" won't happen.
Instagram deletes account advertising ASU COVID-19 parties
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
Instagram has removed an account that claimed to throw COVID parties at Arizona State University.
U of Alabama bans student events, off-campus parties, fraternity parties
The University of Alabama has banned off-campus parties, frat parties and basically any other kind of event except for classes after huge crowds of students gathered at bars. Students are being arrested by Tuscaloosa police for mask violations.
The University of Alabama has banned off-campus parties, frat parties and basically any other kind of event except for classes after huge crowds of students gathered at bars. Students are being arrested by Tuscaloosa police for mask violations.
Elderly veterans will gather on battleship to mark anniversary of Japan surrender despite virus
Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."
Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."
Notre Dame reports another 24 cases of coronavirus for total of 372 confirmed cases
Notre Dame University reported another 24 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, for a total of 372 cases.
Notre Dame University reported another 24 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, for a total of 372 cases.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
Illinois reports 2,356 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,356 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 17 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,356 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 17 additional deaths.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
Low humidity, drier air may contribute to increased COVID-19 transmission risk, researchers find
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Video shows large group of Baylor students gathering amid social distancing restrictions
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
20 Illinois counties at 'warning level' for COVID-19: IDPH
State heath officials announced Friday that nearly a fifth of all Illinois counties are at a warning level for the novel coronavirus.
State heath officials announced Friday that nearly a fifth of all Illinois counties are at a warning level for the novel coronavirus.
Over 2,200 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois, including 24 deaths
Health officials on Friday announced 2,208 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 24 additional deaths due to the disease.
Health officials on Friday announced 2,208 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 24 additional deaths due to the disease.
Latest medical developments on COVID-19 across the nation
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest findings regarding COVID-19 in the U.S.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest findings regarding COVID-19 in the U.S.
Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
Illinois officials work to make coronavirus saliva test available to general public
Officials are working around the clock to get a newly approved coronavirus saliva test out to the general public.
Officials are working around the clock to get a newly approved coronavirus saliva test out to the general public.
'Lights, camera, action'; Movie theaters begin reopening in Illinois with new safety measures
It has been a while since many have been able to enjoy a movie inside a theatre, however, on Thursday some AMC theaters reopened across the U.S. including here in Illinois, and anyone who decided to go celebrated like it was the roaring twenties.
It has been a while since many have been able to enjoy a movie inside a theatre, however, on Thursday some AMC theaters reopened across the U.S. including here in Illinois, and anyone who decided to go celebrated like it was the roaring twenties.
AMC Theaters cautiously reopens its doors after 5 months of being closed due to COVID-19 pandemic
AMC opened some 113 locations across the U.S., advertising retro pricing and retro screenings to entice audiences back to the movies. Regal, the second largest exhibitor, is following suit Friday. It's been a long-time coming for the beleaguered businesses, which had several false starts due to coronavirus spikes.
AMC opened some 113 locations across the U.S., advertising retro pricing and retro screenings to entice audiences back to the movies. Regal, the second largest exhibitor, is following suit Friday. It's been a long-time coming for the beleaguered businesses, which had several false starts due to coronavirus spikes.
Pritzker expected to extend evictions moratorium
Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to extend Illinois’ evictions moratorium before it expires at the end of the week, his office said Thursday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to extend Illinois’ evictions moratorium before it expires at the end of the week, his office said Thursday.
YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.