The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could drive an additional 11 million people into poverty in East Asia and the Pacific unless “urgent action” is taken, the World Bank warned in a report released Monday. In the worse-case scenario outlined by the Washington-based financial
Ali Raja spends his nine-hour shifts in the emergency room at Massachusetts General Hospital treating gunshot wounds, sprained ankles, heart attacks and now a growing number of coronavirus cases. But before the emergency physician steps on to his long shift and after he’s done, he’s
Chris Cuomo is feeling well and will continue to anchor his 9 p.m. program “Cuomo Prime Time” from his home. “In these difficult times that seem to get more difficult and complicated by the day, I just found out that I am positive for
Tensions are rising as city dwellers flock to resort communities like the Hamptons, Martha’s Vineyard and Newport, Rhode Island, looking for a respite from coronavirus hotspots. But some year-round residents fear the influx of people will spread the virus and stretch local resources thin. In
Workers across the country are sharing a new office with a new co-worker: their significant other. Working from home with your partner might be fun for a few days (Lunch dates! Early dinners with no commutes!), but it could become a strain on your relationship
Facebook (FB) is rolling out a new tool that lets its users offer or request help from their neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, the social network announced the “Community Help” feature, where people can volunteer to pick up groceries, ask someone to
Apple has acquired the popular weather app Dark Sky in a move that could turn the iPhone and smartwatch maker into the exclusive provider of an app known for its minute-by-minute weather updates. The acquisition, which Apple (AAPL) confirmed to us on Tuesday, will mean
As millions of Americans shelter inside their homes, trying to avoid exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers continue to risk exposure to the virus on the front lines. They’ve been deemed critical by the federal government, because they’re delivering food and packages, stocking grocery