What’s in a (virus) name? Infectious diseases throughout history have been named for geographic locations where they were thought to have originated: Spanish flu, West Nile virus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Zika and Ebola, to name a few. By that logic, it may seem that there’s nothing inherently wrong with referring to the novel coronavirus…… MORE
The coronavirus is not on the guest list, but the wedding crasher has arrived — and engaged couples across the globe are now rethinking their walks down the aisle. When Atlanta couple Elsie Brotherton and Bree Beal got married over the weekend, their 140 guests gathered to watch their wedding ceremony despite the threat of…… MORE
Don’t be surprised if you find your neighbors turning off their lights for a full hour Saturday night. They’re taking part in a global movement called Earth Hour. How did it start? Earth Hour is an annual tradition in which people switch off their lights to spread awareness about sustainability and climate change. Started by…… MORE
Richard Frieson’s sister, Patricia, was the first person in Illinois to die from the coronavirus outbreak. Before the family found out she had the infection, Frieson’s family didn’t think much of it when she reported having breathing problems, he told CNN Friday. “On the same day we learned of her death, though, my other sister…… MORE
The Rev. Joseph Lowery, a leader in America’s civil rights movement, died Friday. He was 98. Lowery’s death was confirmed by family representative Imara Canady, who said he died of natural causes. Often called the “dean” of the civil rights movement, he worked hand in hand in the movement’s formative years with the Revs. Martin…… MORE
A lot of people have this idea that you need to be accomplishing something to make the most of your free time, even if it’s time you only have because you literally can’t go anywhere or do anything else. Suddenly, the files you’ve been meaning to organize, the photos you’ve been meaning to digitize, the…… MORE
Les Hunter, a barrier-breaker with Loyola Chicago’s 1963 NCAA men’s basketball championship team, died on Friday morning, the university announced on its website. He was 77. Hunter passed away after a bout with cancer, a spokesperson from the university has told CNN. “We are heartbroken to learn of Les’ passing,” said Steve Watson, Loyola’s director…… MORE
New Yorkers leaned out their windows and flooded their balconies with two minutes of applause for essential workers on Friday. They applauded the first responders, nurses, doctors and other health care workers who are helping to fight the city’s coronavirus outbreak. The applause erupted from all over the city at 7 p.m. and lasted for…… MORE
Federal health officials on Friday approved a coronavirus test that can provide results in less than 15 minutes, using the same technology that powers some rapid flu tests. Teased by Vice President Mike Pence in a Thursday press briefing, the new diagnostic test could accelerate testing in the United States, allowing for rapid results in…… MORE
Rhode Island’s governor said Friday that law enforcement officers will stop cars and knock on doors in coastal communities to identify people who’ve been to New York state, joining other states in restricting the movements of out-of-state visitors to slow the spread of coronavirus. Kentucky’s governor says he is considering closing the border between Kentucky…… MORE
Thomas Rhett revealed the rescheduled dates for his Center Point Road Tour, which will now kick off in July. Originally scheduled dates in May and June were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. TR’s tour will start on July 9 in Charlotte, N.C., with special guests Cole Swindell and Hardy. Tickets purchased for the original…
In October 2019, Kane Brown, 26, and wife Katelyn Jae, 27, became the proud parents of a baby girl, Kingsley Rose Brown. Over the last five months, the first-time father says the experience has been “awesome.” As Kane told Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown, fatherhood teaches you “a lot about yourself.” “Man, she’s just…
The Academy of Country Music announced performers for its two-hour TV special, ACM Presents: Our Country, which will air live on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown & John Legend, Luke Bryan, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum,…
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. March 26 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Adam…
