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Fountains of Wayne member Adam Schlesinger dies of coronavirus Adam Schlesinger, bassist and founding member of the alternative rock band Fountains of Wayne, died Wednesday of coronavirus complications. He was 52.      Dallas Cowboys signing former Pro Bowl edge rusher Aldon Smith Former San Francisco 49ers and then-Oakland Raiders star edge rusher Aldon Smith, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2015, agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys.   U.S. announces new military counternarcotics operation near Venezuela The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it plans to double its counternarcotics capabilities in the Western Hemisphere near Venezuela.   White Tiger Rob Gronkowski gets the boot on 'Masked Singer' Pro football player Rob Gronkowski -- dressed as White Tiger -- was the latest celebrity to get the boot on Season 3 of Fox's "The Masked Singer" competition series Wednesday night.   Shin-Soo Choo donating $1K to each Texas Rangers minor leaguer Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo agreed to donate $1,000 to each minor league player in the organization.   New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo closes NYC playgrounds; Florida, Mississippi order lockdowns New York's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic is approaching 2,000, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday -- as his counterparts in Florida and Mississippi dropped resistance to imposing a statewide lockdown.   Watch: Ravens star QB Lamar Jackson works out with free-agent WR Antonio Brown Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson held a workout Wednesday with free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown.   Trump administration won't reopen Obamacare exchanges during COVID-19 outbreak The Trump administration confirmed Wednesday that it won't reopen the Affordable Care Act enrollment exchange to allow people to purchase health insurance plans during the COVID-19 outbreak.   Lockheed nabs $818.2M to produce JASSMs for Air Force, allies Lockheed Martin has been awarded an $818.2 million contract for production of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles for the U.S. Air Force and allied militaries, according to the Pentagon.   U.S. copes with COVID-19 pandemic The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic is spreading across the United States. People are discouraged (even banned in some places) from large gatherings, public spaces are closing, store shelves are empty, with long lines in grocery stores, and travel is limited. Here are some scenes from across America.   Navy working to isolate, test sailors amid COVID-19 outbreak on USS Roosevelt The Navy and local government officials in Guam are working to isolate and test crew members on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, which is currently docked in the territory amid a coronavirus outbreak, officia   Gov. Ron DeSantis says state will accept Floridians from coronavirus-infected cruise ship Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will allow a cruise ship -- on which nine people have tested positive for COVID-19 -- to dock in the state.   New England Patriots release QB Cody Kessler The New England Patriots released fifth-year quarterback Cody Kessler after only one season.   Former Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa: 'I feel 100 percent' Former Alabama Crimson Tide star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, widely considered one of the top prospects available in the upcoming draft, said that his surgically repaired hip is fully healed.   British knitters attempting record for longest bunting A British knitting group said members are working from home to reach their goal of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest knitted bunting.   Storms poised to pummel Texas prior to week's end Thunderstorms will threaten to bring severe weather as well as needed rainfall to portions of central and southern Texas before the end of the week.   Houston Texans to sign ex-Philadelphia Eagles DT Tim Jernigan The Houston Texans reached an agreement on a short-term contract with former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Tim Jernigan.   Cancer patients see care disrupted by COVID-19 pandemic Some Americans with cancer are experiencing disruptions to treatment because of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts acknowledged Wednesday.   Bechtel awarded $1.2B to destroy mustard weapons at Pueblo plant Bechtel National received a $1.2 billion contract extension this week to continue destruction of 2,600 tons of surplus chemical weapons stored at the U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado, the Pentagon announced.   Climate change shrinking wings of nightingale, making migration more difficult The seasonal long-distant trek from Europe and Asia to sub-Saharan Africa is getting harder and harder for the common nightingale because climate change is contributing to a shrinking of its wings. researchers say.   Dow Jones falls 973 points amid reports of job losses, high coronavirus death toll The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 973 points Wednesday amid projections that 200,000 Americans could die due to the coronavirus and reports of job losses due to the virus.   Texas stays execution of Fabian Hernandez amid coronavirus outbreak A Texas appeals court on Wednesday issued its third stay of execution amid a disruption to the judicial system brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.   Couple win second lottery jackpot with same numbers 35 years later An Australian couple who have played the same lottery numbers for more than 35 years won nearly $800,000 -- their second jackpot using the digits.   Cat rescued from high ceiling at supermarket Animal rescuers were called to a British supermarket where a cat was spotted stranded on ceiling beams 40 feet above the ground.   Pilates may reduce blood pressure, body fat in obese women, study finds Women who engage in 90 minutes of mat Pilates weekly saw blood pressure declines of up to six points, and experienced a drop in their percentage of body fat, according to study results published Wednesday in American Jou   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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A Ventilator Stockpile, With One Hitch: Thousands Do Not WorkWhile President Trump has assured states that thousands of ventilators remain at the ready, thousands more are in storage, unmaintained or otherwise unusable.   Should Doctors Have the Right to Withhold Care From the Sickest Coronavirus Patients?With a looming shortage of equipment for coronavirus patients in New York City, doctors say they may soon need to make difficult choices. Coronavirus in Florida: Governor Finally Orders Residents to Stay HomeGov. Ron DeSantis said the decision corresponded with the “national pause” effectively recommended by the White House. N.Y.C. Virus Death Toll Nears 1,400 as a Key Date Looms: Live UpdatesMayor de Blasio has often said April 5 was a “demarcation line” in the coronavirus fight. Now it is just days away, and supplies are still badly needed. After Threats, Anthony Fauci to Receive Enhanced Personal SecurityDr. Fauci has become a target of online conspiracy theorists after advocating social distancing rules. Coronavirus in L.A. County: Can Hospitals Handle a Surge of Cases?One is a top-ranked research hospital that draws celebrities and royalty. The other serves some of the city’s most vulnerable communities. Neither says it has the equipment it will need when virus cases surge. 44 Texas Students Have Coronavirus After Spring Break TripA group of about 70 students from the University of Texas at Austin celebrated spring break in Mexico, then returned to find that dozens had tested positive. The Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune SystemsA “cytokine storm” becomes an all-too-frequent phenomenon, particularly among the young. But treatments are being tested. Some Coronavirus Patients Show Signs of Stroke, Seizures and ConfusionDoctors have observed neurological symptoms, including confusion, stroke and seizures, in a small subset of Covid-19 patients. Alarm, Denial, Blame: The Pro-Trump Media’s Coronavirus DistortionSean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and other right-wing commentators turned a pandemic into a battle of us vs. them — the kind of battle President Trump has waged for much of his life. Cuomo Is a Media Hero in the Pandemic. De Blasio Is a Scapegoat.The mayor of New York, who is often disdainful of the media, has become an irresistible punching bag. France Tries Limiting Joblessness to Confront Coronavirus RecessionCan countries recover better from the pandemic-induced downturn by preventing companies and workers from going under to begin with? France is making a trillion-euro bet. To Enforce Coronavirus Rules, U.K. Police Use Drones, Shaming and Easter Egg BansThe actions have stirred a debate about the powers of the authorities and the limits of individual liberty. Brazil and Coronavirus: Defiant Bolsonaro Dismisses ThreatPresident Jair Bolsonaro, who has called the virus a “measly cold,” is the sole major world leader continuing to question the merits of lockdown measures to fight the pandemic. Adam Schlesinger, Songwriter for Rock, Film and the Stage, Dies at 52He made suburban characters shine in Fountains of Wayne songs and brought pop-rock perfection to the Tom Hanks film “That Thing You Do!” Coronavirus, Recession, ‘Tiger King’: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Modern Love Podcast: In the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, People Share Their Love StoriesHow has coronavirus impacted relationships? People around the world answer. These Coronavirus Exposures Might Be the Most DangerousAs with any other poison, viruses are usually deadlier in larger amounts. ‘I Do Fear for My Staff,’ a Doctor Said. He Lost His Job.Health care professionals are being punished for protecting themselves, and us. Well, at Least Trump Hasn’t …Always look on the bright side of life. The Racial Time Bomb in the Covid-19 CrisisPre-existing health conditions leave one group particularly vulnerable. Covid-19 Is Twisting 2020 Beyond All RecognitionThe coronavirus crisis will determine whether Trump is a one-term president, but it may reshape the social order far more. The Case for a Rent MoratoriumWe need another aid bill. Elected officials have a responsibility to stabilize both communities and the housing market. Climate Progress Stalls Again, Thanks to Trump’s New Auto RulesHe’s walking back a major effort to slow global warming. He Was Already Sick. Was His Life Worth Less Than Yours?With the coronavirus upon us, Americans now must confront death up close. Coronavirus Lockdown: We're Not Wired to Be This AloneDigital chats and virtual cocktails can lift our longing only so much. How South Korea Solved Its Face Mask ShortageNeighborhood pharmacists and government intervention were the secret weapons. Protect the Doctors and Nurses Who Are Protecting UsThey need immunity from lawsuits and prosecution for triage decisions. Late-Night TV Is Back: No Studios, No Audiences, No Problems (Mostly)Forced to improvise, hosts have returned with radically stripped down productions made from home. Can they keep it feeling fresh — and their kids out of the frame? Why a Pandemic Is Bringing Out Our Best OnlineWelcome to On Tech, a daily newsletter on how technology is changing all of our lives — for better or worse. Animals, Sex and Guns? Eric Goode Knew ‘Tiger King’ Had PotentialGoode, who directed the Netflix series with Rebecca Chaiklin, talked about its creation and its unexpected success during the coronavirus pandemic. Devin Nunes Says Decision to Cancel School in California Was ‘Overkill’Mr. Nunes, a Republican representative from California, urged the country to start getting people back to work in one to two weeks despite the coronavirus outbreak. Trump Warns Iran of Heightened Retaliation for Any Attacks on U.S. TroopsDemocratic leaders cautioned the president privately that he must consult lawmakers before taking military action. SoftBank Won’t Buy $3 Billion in WeWork StockThe move is a blow to shareholders like Adam Neumann, the company’s co-founder, and venture capital firms that had hoped to cash out of the troubled office space company. Needy Will Face Hurdles to Getting Coronavirus StimulusThe Treasury reversed guidance that would have required millions of Social Security recipients to file returns, but many other low-income people will have to submit them. When Humans Are Sheltered in Place, Wild Animals Will PlayGoats in Wales; coyotes in San Francisco; rats, rats, everywhere: With much of the world staying home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, animals have ventured out where normally the presence of people would keep them away. One of Europe’s Most Polluted Towns Stages a Noisy RevoltResidents of Fos-sur-Mer accepted a trade-off for decades: good jobs for foul air. But when the health costs became impossible to ignore, they went to court, a groundbreaking move in France. Prepare for War or Fight Coronavirus? U.S. Military Battles Competing InstinctsThe Navy has so far refused to completely evacuate the Theodore Roosevelt, an aircraft carrier where 93 service members have been confirmed to be infected. Did a Cult Hair-Care Line Cause Thousands of Women to Lose Their Hair?DevaCurl, which for many women represented a hard-won acceptance of their curls, is a target of class-action lawsuits. Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield Is Out of the Storm, CleareyedThe 31-year-old singer and songwriter’s new album, “Saint Cloud,” has a cleaner sound and some of her most evocative lyrics. Stuck Inside? Here’s an Australian Kids’ Show Every Parent Can Love“Bluey” is the country’s biggest children’s TV export since “The Wiggles,” speaking with rare frankness to young and old. Stuck Inside? Keep WalkingTaking an extra 4,000 steps a day, even if it’s around your living room, may lower your risk of dying prematurely. Coronavirus May Add Billions to U.S. Health Care BillInsurance premiums could spike as much as 40 percent next year, a new analysis warns, as employers and insurers confront the projected tens of billions of dollars in additional costs of treating coronavirus patients. More Recent Articles
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