While many Maryland businesses have been forced to close or cut back on staff due to restrictions implemented to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some say the medical marijuana industry in the state is thriving. There are 774 confirmed cases of the virus in Maryland as of Friday morning, according to the governor’s office.… Read the rest
Florida Governor’s Social Distancing Order Exempts Religious Gatherings
In Florida, a statewide remain-at-home order went into effect early Friday, after Republican Governor Ron DeSantis ended his weeks-long opposition to strict social distancing measures. Houses of worship are exempted under the order as “essential businesses” — raising fears of community spread at churches, mosques and synagogues. At least 144 people have died of COVID… Read the rest
“Sheep Going to Slaughter”: NYC Medical Workers Protest Lack of Protective Equipment
At the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, doctors and nurses wearing surgical masks and scarves held a demonstration Thursday to protest a critical lack of PPE — personal protective equipment.
… Read the restMontefiore nurse: “We have a lot of angry nurses. Everybody is frustrated. Of course, people come off at the end of the shift,
If you’ve been financially impacted by the coronavirus, you may be able to pause payments on these 8 bills
Many employees are out of work or facing reduced hours as US businesses temporarily close to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Lenders are empathizing with people who are struggling to pay their bills during the pandemic.
If you reach out to companies, you may be able to pause any of these eight bills — … Read the rest
Bitcoiners Are Biohacking a DIY Coronavirus Vaccine
Anonymous bitcoiners are taking the search for a coronavirus vaccine into their own hands – bypassing academia, pharmaceutical companies and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The “biohacking” effort by a group known as CoroHope is crowdsourcing bitcoin (BTC) donations to fund its work. The group claims it has a biologist on board with
Timeline: Trump administration’s response to coronavirus
As the virus continues to spread across the United States, the nation is reeling, with schools closed, sporting and cultural events shut down, and an economy in danger of lapsing into recession.
An examination of how the Trump administration responded to the coronavirus outbreak that was first documented in December reveals a story of missed … Read the rest
Don’t Use Tor Right Now If You’re Working From Home
With more people staying at home and working remotely to avoid the COVID-19 outbreak, online security has become an even higher priority. Using a web browser that respects user privacy and keeps your data safe is a telecommuting necessity, but you should probably avoid using the Tor web browser for now, even though it’s one … Read the rest
Lebanon’s Parliament Preparing To Vote On Legalizing Cannabis
Lebanon is on the cusp of entering the marijuana marketplace.
The country’s parliament is nearing a vote on whether to legalize cannabis for both medicinal and industrial purposes, a move that Al Jazeera reports is part of an “effort to boost its crippled economy and curb illicit production of the psychoactive plant.”
The measure, which … Read the rest
Marijuana And Liquor Sales Rise As Americans Self-Isolate From Coronavirus
In the intersection of the COVID-19 outbreak and marijuana businesses across the U.S., two different stories have emerged.
At the top of the pecking order, major cannabis players aren’t looking so swell. Entire growth strategies have been scrapped, thanks to disruptions in supply chains and dropping stock market valuation. Raising capital was already difficult for … Read the rest
Celebrities you didn’t know had royal ancestors
Genealogy has been gaining popularity in the last few years, thanks in part to the rise of DNA testing services like 23andMe and MyHeritage. More and more people have been discovering their roots, and that includes famous people. You may be surprised at just how many of your favorite celebrities can trace their family lines … Read the rest