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U.S.

Dr. Fauci Dismisses Wuhan Lab as Source of Coronavirus, Contradicting Trump

"If you look at the evolution of the virus in bats and what's out there now, [the scientific evidence] is very, very strongly leaning toward this could not have been artificially or deliberately manipulated," Fauci said.

The Controversial Experiments and Wuhan Lab Suspected of Starting the Coronavirus Pandemic

After reporting that Covid-19 occurred naturally, U.S. intelligence modified its stance to say it might have leaked from a lab.

Heroes of the Pandemic

Pandemic Heroes

Organizer Helps Rebuild New York's Filipino Community Hit by COVID-19

"When this whole thing started what kept me up at night is the possibility of mass casualties in our community," Riya Ortiz told Newsweek.

Pandemic Heroes

Tennessee Group Makes Coronavirus Face Masks for Local, International Use

"We're not selling anything," Sacco said Tuesday. "Every single bit of this is donation-only or nothing."

Pandemic Heroes

Teenagers Shop for the Vulnerable During Coronavirus Emergency

"I almost cried," said a user of Six Feet Supplies, a charity started by teenagers who shop for those susceptible to COVID-19.

Culture & Travel

Baking

Beyond Baking Bread, What's Everyone Cooking in Lockdown?

The foodie authorities share with Newsweek they've seen an uptick in slow cooking, getting creative with food scraps and even virtual dinner parties.

Travel

How The World Takes Its Coffee

Whether you prefer a coffee spiced with pepper, a half-caf venti no-foam soy latte from your favorite barista; or a coffee with cheese, here's a sampling of caffeinated rituals from across the globe.

Star Wars

Relive the 'Star Wars' Saga at These Filming Locations

Fans may be lamenting the end of the 'Star Wars' series, but they can still visit these film locations and space-themed destinations.

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'I'm An Astronaut. This Is What It's Like To Walk In Space'

From Hubble, you see the curvature of the Earth. You can see this gigantic, bright blue marble set against the blackness of space, and it's the most magnificent and incredible thing I've ever seen in my life.

Dr. Fauci Dismisses Wuhan Lab as Source of Coronavirus, Contradicting Trump

"If you look at the evolution of the virus in bats and what's out there now, [the scientific evidence] is very, very strongly leaning toward this could not have been artificially or deliberately manipulated," Fauci said.

Record Number Of Children Internally Displaced In 2019 By Conflict: UNICEF

"When new crises emerge, like the COVID-19 pandemic, these children are especially vulnerable," said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore.

GOP Calls for House of Representatives to Return After Senate Reconvenes

A phased return to business has been proposed by Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

Pfizer Plans to Have Millions of Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine by October

"The short, less than four-month timeframe in which we've been able to move from pre-clinical studies to human testing is extraordinary," Albert Bourla, chairman and CEO of Pfizer, said.

The Doctors and Nurses Crossing the Border Daily to Help Asylum Seekers

"They deserve to be thought about just as much as any other person," said Dr. Andrea Gaspar.

Majority of Americans Still Oppose Reopening Businesses Amid Coronavirus

Nearly three-quarters of Americans believe dine-in restaurants should remain closed.

ICE's Detainee Population Has Declined More Than 20 Percent Since March

Nearly 700 immigration detainees have been released from custody nationwide amid the pandemic.

Virginia Phase 1 Reopening Explained: Gov. Northam to Open Businesses

Phase 1 of reopening Virginia would involve easing restrictions on businesses but continuing with social distancing measures.

UK Coronavirus Death Toll now Highest in Europe

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) 29,648 deaths linked to coronavirus had taken place in England and Wales as of 24 April.

Gov. Mike Parson Says Face Mask Use Is Personal Choice After Not Using One

Mike Parson did reiterate calls for social distancing measures to be adhered to.

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Education

The Class of 2020 Is All Dressed Up With Nowhere to Go

Features

Education

Advice to the Class of 2020 from People Who Graduated in the Last Recession

Features

Business

Buffett/Gates: Their "Giving Pledge" is 10 years old. Is it a Success?

Periscope

Culture

Trump Says We're Opening Up; Scientists Say We'll Be Back in Lockdown Again

Downtime

Culture

Soothing CBD Gifts for an Anxious Time

Downtime

Culture

Hasan Minhaj on a Post-Covid-19 'Patriot Act' on Netflix

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Potter’s Field

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TECH & SCIENCE

The Closest Black Hole to Earth Has Been Discovered by Scientists

The black hole forms part of a triple star system known as HR 6819, which can be seen without binoculars or telescopes from the southern hemisphere on a dark, clear night.

NEWS

Baby Archie's Birthday: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Year As Parents

Baby Archie turns one today after a year that has seen his parents' lives transformed. We take a look at how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found their first 12 months as mother and father.

TECH & SCIENCE

Comet SWAN Is About to Pass Earth and Could Be Visible With Naked Eye

However, the behavior of comets is notoriously unpredictable and it's possible that the object could fade, or even break apart, as it approaches the sun.

WORLD

UK Coronavirus Death Toll now Highest in Europe

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) 29,648 deaths linked to coronavirus had taken place in England and Wales as of 24 April.

TECH & SCIENCE

Renewable Energy Produced More Electricity Than Coal for 40 Days Straight

The transition away from coal for electricity generation in the U.S. accelerated in 2020 due to lower gas prices, warmer weather and the economic conditions resulting from COVID-19, analysis found.

TECH & SCIENCE

National Astronaut Day: 10 Record-Breaking NASA Astronauts

From the first all-female spacewalk to the first person to hit a golf ball on the moon's surface, here are some of the record-breaking achievements made by NASA scientists.

U.S.

Governor Jim Justice Says Coronavirus 'F Bomb' Was Audio Glitch

Governor denies saying explicit word while announcing that some businesses in the state can reopen.

SPORTS

Vanessa Bryant Celebrates Birthday by Opening Last Letter Kobe Wrote Her

On Monday Bryant's widow found a letter her late husband had addressed to her and opted to keep it sealed until the day of her birthday.

U.S

Over a Third of Workers at a Tyson Facility in Iowa Contracted COVID-19

McConnell's Democratic Rivals See Ousting GOP Leader as Matter of Survival

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Strikes and Kills Person on Austin Runway

Vegas Mayor Faces Recall After Offering City as Coronavirus 'Control Group'

Melinda Gates Gives Trump Administration's Coronavirus Response 'D-'

World

Russia is Now in the Top 5 Countries Most Affected by the Coronavirus

Family business says there might be "no choice but to make redundancies"

Queen Elizabeth II Will Give VE Day 75th Anniversary Speech

V-E day: Where does the V for Victory Sign Come From?

Asian Giant 'Murder' Hornet Attacked by Praying Mantis

Business

U.S. Job Losses Due to Coronavirus Likely to Set Country 'Back Two Decades'

EU Economy Will Shrink by Historic Amount, Marking Its Deepest Recession

The Best Infection Prevention Products

Trump Adviser Predicts 'Worst Unemployment Rate' Since Great Depression

Coronavirus Scams Cost Americans $23 Million, FTC Says

Tech & Science

The Roborock H6 Is the Housecleaner's Power Tool

Mysterious X-37B Spacecraft to Conduct Secretive 'On-Orbit Experiments'

200-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows Squid Ancestor Attacking Prey

Microplastics Discovered in 150-Year-Old Seabed 7,000 Feet Below Surface

Kremlin Says Trump's Moon-Mining 'Artemis Accords' Plans Need 'Analysis'

Culture

Here's Everything We Know About Season 2 Of Jordan Peele's 'Twilight Zone

How To Marathon 'The Hobbit' With Andy Serkis Book Stream

This Gay Soldier Claims The Army Changed His Life In An Unexpected Way

Disney+ Adapting R.L. Stine's 'Just Beyond'

How to Watch The Second Edition Of ABC's 'Disney Family Singalong'

Sports

NFL Releases Full 2020 Schedule, Including Prime Time, Thanksgiving Games

WWE 'Money in the Bank' 2020 Predictions

2020 NFL Schedule: All You Need to Know Ahead of the Release on Thursday

'The Last Dance' Offers First Glimpse of the Real Michael Jordan Since 1992

LeBron James Calls out Social Injustice after Ahmoud Arbery's Death