This October, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov will launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in southern Kazakhstan. Although NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken successfully launched to the station in May from the United States aboard the SpaceX Endeavour, launches to the space…… MORE
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How to celebrate a fun Fourth of July at home
A combination of factors could make the Fourth of July a “perfect storm” of coronavirus infections, warned one doctor — but only for those who don’t choose to safely navigate the holiday weekend. Cities opening, people not following preventative guidelines and people traveling could cause a spike in new Covid-19 cases, said Dr. Joshua Barocas,…… MORE
Trump set for another massive event during national pandemic
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump head to Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Friday to celebrate an early Fourth of July at a gathering of an estimated 7,500 people during a global pandemic. No social distancing is planned for the event despite the record-high new coronavirus cases in the United States. And the…… MORE
These moms wore masks while giving birth. Doing everyday things while wearing one shouldn’t be hard, they say
When Valeri Hedges was delivering her daughter, Adrienne, she didn’t really notice the face mask she had to wear to protect herself and the medical staff from coronavirus. She gave birth to the healthy, 6.5-pound, little girl on April 5 — a month earlier than expected. Hedges drove herself to Northern Westchester Hospital in New…… MORE
Serena Williams takes to the tennis court with daughter Olympia
Sorry Venus, Serena has found a new doubles partner. The 23-time grand slam champion took to the court with daughter Olympia, who turns three in September, as the pair sported matching purple outfits. In photos posted on Williams’ Instagram, the pair are seen celebrating, sharing a high five and walking off court — where Olympia…… MORE
Born on the dark fringes of the internet, QAnon is now infiltrating mainstream American life and politics
Since its origin three years ago, QAnon has festered in the darker corners of the internet. Now the group’s followers, who call themselves “believers,” have found a niche on social media and within the Republican Party. QAnon began as a single conspiracy theory. But its followers now act more like a virtual cult, largely adoring…… MORE
Jack Johnson: The Black boxer who sparked race riots after world heavyweight win
Global protests sparked by George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis are likely never to be forgotten, but less well known are the race riots that flared across the US 110 years ago. Those riots weren’t sparked by police brutality, but by a boxing match. In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first…… MORE
Coronavirus infections going up in 36 states as July Fourth weekend starts
As Americans head into a holiday weekend in the shadow of a ravaging coronavirus pandemic, some governors are rethinking their stance on face coverings after days of record infections. The US reported more than 52,000 new cases of the virus Thursday, a new daily record surpassing one set the previous day. Coronavirus has killed more…… MORE
Broadway actor says he still has symptoms three months after testing positive for Covid-19
Adam Perry is still waiting for the day he can tap dance for eight minutes straight again. The Broadway actor and dancer tested positive for coronavirus about three months ago, but says he’s still dealing with the after effects. “It’s quite terrifying to be honest. There is nothing like the feeling of not being able…… MORE
Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world
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