Jerry Givens, who became an anti-death penalty activist after years of serving as Virginia’s chief executioner, has died from complications related to Covid-19, his family told CNN. Givens, 67, passed away on April 13. A lifelong resident of Richmond, Givens served as chief executioner from 1982 […]
US oil prices are still falling as investors continue to fret about an excess supply of crude at a time when no one wants any. West Texas Intermediate fell 3.5% on Tuesday to $12.33 a barrel. Earlier the US benchmark contract for oil to be delivered in […]
Priyanka Chopra is an actress, producer, philanthropist, singer and former Miss World. And, as has become evident in recent seasons, she is also a style icon. Chopra’s aesthetic has evolved over the past few years, transforming her from girl next door to fashion queen, both on and […]
Between two Massachusetts residential and long-term care facilities, 103 veterans have died — 85 of whom tested positive for coronavirus. As of Monday, Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea lost 26 veteran residents, with 19 testing positive for the virus. Holyoke Soldier’s Home, which is currently under federal investigation, […]
These are dangerous times for people with chronic health conditions. They often need to visit hospitals for treatment or to collect medication, but during the pandemic that means increased risk of exposure to coronavirus. In Africa, a US startup says it is reducing that risk […]
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that his wife, Chirlane McCray, will co-chair a coronavirus Task Force on Racial Inclusion and Equity as the city plans its eventual reopening. “The economic and racial disparities that have been made so clear by this crisis, we knew about […]
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