President Trump Expresses Hope To Restart Economy Soon

President Donald Trump said on Monday he will not allow the coronavirus to do long-lasting damage to the U.S. economy and that he is considering how to move forward after a 15-day shutdown ends next week.  After tweeting “WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF,” Trump said at a news conference at …

Shortage Of Lupus Drug After President Trump Touts It As Possible Coronavirus Cure

Speculation about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, and now a shortage of these drugs is complicating access for people who need them for rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Chloroquine and a similar drug, hydroxychloroquine have shown encouraging signs in small, early tests against the coronavirus. President Trump tweeted that hydroxychloroquine plus …

IOC Member Says 2020 Tokyo Olympics Will “Most Likely” Be Postponed Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

A member of the  International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are set to be postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  On Sunday, the IOC said they were looking at possible scenarios, and that a final decision would be made by April 20. However, after Canada and Australia …

Washington Redskins Acquire QB Kyle Allen From Carolina Panthers

On Monday, the Washington Redskins acquired Kyle Allen from the Carolina Panthers for a fifth-round pick.  They also traded cornerback Quinton Dunbar to the Seattle Seahawks for a fifth-round pick. Allen has thrown for 3,588 yards, 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions in 15 NFL games in 2018 and 2019, all with the Panthers. He became …

Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation Donates $5M To Coronavirus Relief

According to the site, the money will go toward Direct Relief, Feeding America, Partners in Health, The World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, the International Rescue Committee, and more. The funds will also support local food banks serving at-risk communities and the elderly population in the U.S. The $5 million will also help support …

‘Project Runway’ Star Christian Siriano Pitching In To Produce Face Masks

“Project Runway” star and fashion designer Christian Siriano is working with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to mobilize his company’s resources to produce face masks amid a critical supply shortage as the nation battles the coronavirus. Siriano, who has dressed famous clients from Michelle Obama to Taylor Swift, reached out to Cuomo on Twitter after …

National Guard To Be Deployed In NY, California And Washington Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California and Washington, President Donald Trump announced. Announced at Sunday evening’s briefing of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, the move will include delivery of medical supplies and the establishment of medical stations in …

Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Senator Rand Paul on Sunday became the first senator known to have tested positive for COVID-19.  Paul’s account tweeted, “Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. He is feeling fine and is in quarantine. He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. He …

QB Brian Hoyer To Rejoin Patriots For Third Stint With Team

The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with quarterback Brian Hoyer. Hoyer was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.  The Patriots will be moving forward without Tom Brady as their starting quarterback for the first time in 20 years. This will be Hoyer’s third stint with the Patriots; he started his career there …

Denny Hamlin Defeats Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Win Virtual NASCAR Race At Homestead

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Denny Hamlin battled for the lead on the last lap of NASCAR’s virtual race Sunday at the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway track. Earnhardt, who retired from the NASCAR Cup Series at the end of the 2017 season, was out front, but Hamlin on the outside moved ahead of Earnhardt on the backstretch, …