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UK rapper Ty dies from coronavirus at age 47

He was first admitted to a hospital back in April after being diagnosed with COVID-19.




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Coronavirus delays list of most popular baby names this year

The Social Security Administration will not release its list of popular baby names this year.




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Up to 190,000 coronavirus deaths possible in Africa in first year of pandemic unless there’s containment: WHO

Between 83,000 and 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa, with 29 million to 44 million infected, in the coronavirus pandemic’s first year if containment measures do not work, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.




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Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis

Google parent Alphabet has scrapped its plans to develop a futuristic “Smart City” on the Toronto waterfront over privacy concerns and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic




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Coronavirus may linger in semen of infected men, poses small risk for COVID-19 infection via sex: study

The semen of men infected with coronavirus revealed that the disease lingered in only a few patients, suggesting there is a small chance COVID-19 can be transmitted sexually, researchers said.




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SEE IT: 4-year-old with cancer has emotional reunion with dad after 7 weeks apart amid coronavirus

The heartwarming reunion, which clearly made little Mila Sneddon's day, took the young girl completely by surprise.




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NYC to limit entry at Hudson River Park and Domino Park to curb coronavirus

The NYPD will limit entry at Hudson River Park Piers 45 and 46 in Manhattan and Domino Park in Williamsburg to ensure social distancing during coronavirus.




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Disney Springs in Orlando starting phased reopening after coronavirus closures

Disney World is beginning to spring into action. Disney Springs, the company’s outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex near its Florida theme parks, is set to begin a phased reopening on May 20 following closures to reduce the spread of coronavirus.




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California to mail ballots to all voters because of coronavirus

Surprisingly, they didn’t do it years ago due to traffic.




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4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds

The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals.




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WATCH LIVE VIDEO: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s May 9 press conference with coronavirus updates

Watch New York Gov. Cuomo’s daily press conference with updates on the state’s fight against coronavirus.




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Russia holds ‘safe’ parade, Belarus packs in people, ignoring coronavirus fears

Vladimir Putin and Russia played it safe for their Victory Day parade, but Belarus.




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Struck on cruise ships during coronavirus pandemic, crews beg to go home

Long after passengers disembarked from cruise ships, tens of thousands of crew members are still trapped on vessels.




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Can you get an airline ticket refund due to postponed Olympics or coronavirus crisis?

If you were headed to Tokyo or any other destination, here's what you must know to get a refund. It may not happen — you may get a voucher instead — but you can get some relief.




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Coronavirus means social distancing. For flight attendants, it's suddenly easier

Social distancing — a term we've all become familiar with — has been nearly impossible to accomplish on an airplane. Until now.




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Due to coronavirus, hikers advised to leave the Pacific Crest Trail. Some refuse

Thousands sign up to hike the California-Oregon-Washington trail every spring. Most have given up amid coronavirus, but some remain, amid controversy.




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Column: No coronavirus refund but credit for a future cruise? Are you kidding?

Like airlines, cruise operators make refunds difficult for passengers who are rethinking travel plans because of the coronavirus.




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Joshua Tree National Park closes to all visitors over coronavirus

The park closed indefinitely to all visitors Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. It earlier had closed campgrounds and access roads into the park but allowed walkers and cyclists to enter.




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Amid coronavirus, cruise ships idle away off SoCal coast

Many mothballed ships have to maintain crews. They're looking for docks in California




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Disneyland won't refund coronavirus tickets, but you can postpone

Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates




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Celebrate Passover a new way (Zoom, anyone?) in the time of coronavirus

As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus.




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With coronavirus Easter, chocolate bunnies now wear masks

Some chocolate makers added masks to their bunnies to reflect the coronavirus era




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When will cruises resume amid coronavirus? CDC extends ban on sailing

The CDC extends its no-sail order without a firm date of when cruise ships will set sail from U.S. ports




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Column: When even the Girl Scouts can't get a coronavirus refund, something's very wrong

Coronavirus: If we've learned anything from the pandemic, it's that once a business gets its hands on your money, it doesn't want to give any back.




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Flying during coronavirus is nothing like it used to be. Who's doing it?

Airline passenger volume is down 95%. So who is in that remaining 5%?




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I'm a flight attendant. My co-workers are starting to test positive for coronavirus

More than 100 flight attendants on one airline have tested positive for the coronavirus. Have airlines done enough?




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Trout in doubt: Coronavirus could delay California's fishing season

California's Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday gave emergency powers to Fish and Wildlife Department director Charlton Bonham, allowing him to suspend, delay or restrict recreational fishing in specific areas until May 31.




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Tourist-dependent Solvang struggles through coronavirus stay-home orders in California

Solvang, Calif., with its windmills and half-timbered architecture, draws more than 1½ million visitors a year. It's a virtual ghost town now.




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Amtrak relaxes its refund rules in the face of coronavirus

Amtrak also has cut service on the Pacific Surfliner and several other routes.




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Following coronavirus closure, Mt. Baldy ski resort reopening in limited capacity

The plan to reopen the San Bernardino County ski destination in a limited capacity marks the latest effort to allow limited recreation amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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California poppy bloom tempts visitors to break coronavirus stay-at-home order

A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say.




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Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Coronavirus stay-at-home order extended through May

The islands will keep stay-at-home rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus.




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After coronavirus: Your next hotel stay may look like this

In the pandemic aftermath, what will hotels do differently?




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After coronavirus: Your next road trip may look like this

When we venture out again, will we first turn to the all-American road trip? Will it be safe? Here's what effect the coronavirus will have.




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Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief

Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland.




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Jimmy Glenn, boxing cornerman and owner of ‘Jimmy’s Corner’ bar in Times Square, dies at 89 of coronavirus

Glenn, a former boxer and owner of popular Times Square bar Jimmy's Corner, died of coronavirus early Thursday morning at 89.




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UFC fighter has coronavirus, won’t fight as scheduled Saturday

Ronaldo Souza tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of tomorrow's UFC 249.




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Baseball’s only coronavirus certainty is the destruction of the minor leagues

About all we do know is that there is almost certainly going to be no minor league baseball at all this year.




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NCAA tournament will be played without fans over coronavirus concerns

The NCAA has decided to hold the men's and women's basketball championships without fans because of concerns over the coronavirus.




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Pac-12 cancels all sports competitions 'until further notice' because of coronavirus

The Pac-12 men's basketball tournament, and all other conference sporting events, have been canceled amid the growing coronavirus outbreak.




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UCLA gymnastics coach excited about future after coronavirus disrupts season

First-year UCLA gymnastics coach Chris Waller knew the Bruins would face challenges, but he's pleased with what the team accomplished.




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NCAA grants spring sports athletes extra year of eligibility because of coronavirus

The NCAA is giving spring sports athletes whose 2020 seasons were majorly disrupted by the coronavirus another year of eligibility.




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UCLA softball's NCAA title dreams dashed after season canceled due to the coronavirus

The UCLA softball team was determined to repeat as NCAA champions before the coronavirus pandemic brought a premature end to the season.




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The coronavirus pandemic has robbed talented junior-filled UCLA baseball's season

The early end to UCLA baseball's season brought a disappointing end to the careers of some of the team's most talented juniors.




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NCAA suspends acceptance of national letters of intent because of coronavirus outbreak

The acceptance of national letters of intent for NCAA Division I and II sports has been suspended until at least April 15.




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UCLA's beach volleyball team was aiming for title until coronavirus ended season

The UCLA beach volleyball team looked poised to contend for a third straight NCAA title when the season was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero offers guidance to athletes in coronavirus limbo

UCLA athletic director Dan Guerrero provided guidelines for athletes amid the coronavirus pandemic in a letter posted on the school's website.




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Pac-12 extends its coronavirus suspension of athletic activities

The Pac-12 announced on Monday it is extending its suspension of all athletic activities until May 31 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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UCLA coach Mick Cronin is confident coronavirus won't jeopardize next season

UCLA coach Mick Cronin believes the Bruins will be playing basketball next fall, but he says the coronavirus could keep fans from attending games.




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Al Worden, Apollo 15 astronaut who circled the moon, dies at 88

Worden performed the first deep-space spacewalk — nearly 200,000 miles from Earth