Two members of Congress test positive for coronavirus…
March 18, 2020
Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, became the second U.S. lawmaker to test positive for COVID-19. McAdams, 45, said that he started developing mild symptoms on Saturday after returning from Washington, D.C., and immediately began isolating himself after consultation with his doctor... Earlier Wednesday, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first known member of Congress to contract the virus.
A trial in France used a Malaria drug on Chinese Virus and got a 100 percent cure rate…
March 18, 2020
From what we've seen, this is only one of many treatments that are being tested with similar success rates.
Is it Bitcoin’s Time To Shine?…
March 18, 2020
Bitcoin is, according to some, facing its first great test—whether it can perform as a store of value during a wider market crash... Bitcoin is, regardless of its extreme price volatility, consistency in inconsistent times.
NYC to begin releasing inmates amid coronavirus outbreak…
March 18, 2020
“In the next 48 hours, we will identify any inmates who need to be brought out because of either their own health conditions — if they have any preexisting conditions, etc. — or because the charges were minor and we think it’s appropriate to bring them out in this context,” de Blasio said on WCBS radio Wednesday evening.
Senate Passes First Coronavirus Economic Relief Package…
March 18, 2020
Measures mostly offer support for employees of small businesses, or who don't have paid time off, and follows an $8.3 billion emergency health-care bill passed earlier this month.
What’s Causing The Gold & Silver Sell-off?…
March 18, 2020
...and when will prices turn around?
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Salt Lake City, Airport Shut Down…
March 18, 2020
"The strongest shaking seems to have been felt around Salt Lake County."
Trump says HUD will suspend foreclosures and evictions until end of April amid coronavirus response…
March 18, 2020
HUD “is providing immediate relief to renters and homeowners by suspending all foreclosures and evictions until the end of April,” Trump said at a White House news conference on Wednesday.
Medical company threatens to sue volunteers that 3D-printed valves for life-saving coronavirus treatments…
March 18, 2020
The valve typically costs about $11,000 — the volunteers made them for about $1
Trump Supports Plan to Send Checks to Americans…
March 18, 2020
For the people that are now out of work because of the important and necessary containment policies, for instance the shutting down of hotels, bars and restaurants, money will soon be coming to you. The onslaught of the Chinese Virus is not your fault! Will be stronger than ever!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 18, 2020
Dutch minister for medical care collapses during debate…
March 18, 2020
The Dutch health minister collapsed today in parliament because of 'fatigue from intense weeks' of working against the coronavirus crisis. Bruno Bruins, 56, fell behind the speaker's lectern while taking questions and was helped up by fellow ministers. He took a sip of water and was seen leaving the room unassisted.
A plane sporting official Tokyo 2020 signage is bound for Athens from Tokyo to collect the Olympic flame. But there were no official delegates onboard due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic…
March 18, 2020
Country’s largest mall operator closing its 200-plus shopping centers because of the coronavirus pandemic…
March 18, 2020
Simon Property Group said the closings start at 7 p.m. local time Wednesday. The malls are expected to re-open March 29... The closings come after such major mall tenants around the country — including Macy's, J.C. Penney, Nordstrom, Gap, Victoria's Secret and Sephora — have announced they are temporarily closing locations.
Merkel Warns Germany Faces “Biggest Challenge Since WWII”…
March 18, 2020
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health warned there could be 10 million cases within two to three months if people do not avoid contact.
"Germany has an excellent health system," Merkel said, thanking doctors and other medical workers "on the front line for us in this battle".
Nevertheless, "even our hospitals will be overwhelmed if too many patients are brought in with serious symptoms of the coronavirus in a short time", the conservative leader added...
Dow Crashes Below 19,000 – Down Over 10,000 Points From Highs…
March 18, 2020
The dollar is screaming higher as stocks crash...
ArsTechnica Reporter Peter Bright, aka Dr. Pizza, Convicted For Attempted Child Enticement…
March 18, 2020
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said: “As the jury found, Peter Bright attempted the basest type of crime, arranging to engage in sex with young children. Thanks to the FBI, Bright is in custody and facing serious prison time.”... In May 2019, BRIGHT met the undercover agent at a public park in New York, New York, for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity with the Minors. As BRIGHT and the undercover agent began walking to the Minors’ residence, BRIGHT was arrested... BRIGHT is scheduled to be sentenced on June 29, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
The US Navy is deploying a fully-equipped hospital ship to help in the fight against the coronavirus in New York…
March 18, 2020
The two ships will specifically focus on trauma cases if deployed, given the limited amount of space aboard the ships, Esper said. The plan is to alleviate the burden on traditional hospitals dealing with a high number of patients with the coronavirus.
Trump invokes Defense Production Act as coronavirus response…
March 18, 2020
President Trump announced Wednesday he will invoke the Defense Production Act, which would allow the administration to force American industry to ramp up production of medical supplies that are in short supply in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks, Oil and Bonds Drop in Sync as Economic Fears Deepen…
March 18, 2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,350 points, or 6.4%, to 19887 in midday trading. The S&P 500 dropped 5.6% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 4.6%. All three indexes are down about 30% from their mid-February highs. Oil, meanwhile, plunged 14% to its lowest level in more than 17 years.
Best Buy limits store customers, Home Depot and Target shorten hours as retailers adjust to coronavirus…
Honda, BMW close plants in U.S. and Europe due to the coronavirus outbreak
March 18, 2020