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Weekend Earthquake Rocks Los Angeles

In the earlier hours of Sunday, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.3 rocks Los Angeles, California. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was a mile from a locality in San Fernando Valley.

Arizona Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Stay-At-Home Orders

Two Arizona sheriffs refused to enforce an extended stay-at-home order recommended by Governor Doug Ducey as coronavirus cases in the state hit 8,640. Arizonan activists call for the governor's recall from office.

How Is Texas Doing With the Reopening of the Economy?

This will be the first whole week that the order of Gov. Greg Abbot to reopen Texas is taking effect. A choice of industries which include malls, cinemas, and restaurants are allowed to return to the business at 25-percent capacity.

Some Beaches in California Are Now Open but New Restrictions Must Be Followed

People who are living 10 miles within the beaches of California are now allowed to come and visit provided that they follow new restrictions.

More Than 400,000 Remain Jobless in Florida, Highest in the Country

The tourism-dependent state of Florida has reached more than 400,000 jobless as the state eases its restrictions for Phase 1.

California: Newly Released Sex Offender Rearrested for Exposing Himself Less than Three Weeks Later

One of the seven high-level sex offenders released from prison in California has been rearrested just 18 days later.

California Releases 7 High-Level Sex Offenders Over COVID-19 Pandemic

The court ordered the release of seven "dangerous" inmates in a statewide effort to curb the spread of the virus.

Florida Cancer Center to Pay $120 Million in Penalties After Committing Violations

The Florida Cancer Center settled to pay $100 million for the statutory maximum criminal penalty along with an additional $20 million for violating state antitrust laws.

Police Arrest and Release a Man 3 Times in One Day, Under New CA Zero-Bail Policy

The Glendora policed arrested and released this week, a man identified as Dijon Landrum from Monterey Park, for reportedly stealing cars, as well as other property thrice in the same day.

Tyson Foods Deploying On-Site Medical Clinics After Outbreak

Tyson Foods plans to deploy on-site medical clinics following the COVID-19 outbreak at one of its plants that infected nearly 900 employees.

Federal Judge Orders ICE To Release Detainees From Florida Facilities Despite COVID-19 Outbreak

The federal judge cited the injustices and unhygienic practices in the ICE detention facilities as reasons for the release order. ICE lawyers, however, claim she has no jurisdiction over ICE detention.

Nearly 900 Workers at Tyson Food Plant Test Positive for COVID-19

Nearly 900 workers of Tyson Food Plants located in Logansport, Indiana test positive for COVID-19, meat production might be compromised.
What You Should Know About Your Education and Finances During Coronavirus

What You Should Know About Your Education and Finances During Coronavirus

College students have not been immune to the effects of the coronavirus. Spring semesters changed quickly; some while may have been away from campus on spring break. Students are finishing their terms online, often in hastily thrown together settings.

Satellite Images Show Great Amounts of Methane Leaking From US Oil Fields

Operations of gas and oil in the Permian Basin, America's largest oil-producing area, are reportedly emitting more than double the number of typical emissions of methane into the atmosphere.

NYPD Arrests Man For Stealing Stimulus Checks from Mailboxes

A man from New York City was arrested after stealing at least nine stimulus checks, credit cards, and other items from mailboxes.

Here's Why the United States Doesn't Celebrate Labor Day on May 1, Like the Rest of the World

Why is May 1 not celebrated as Labor Day in the United States? Here's why. Whenever the calendar lands on the fifth month of the year, countries around the world celebrate a holiday called Labor Day or International Workers' Day, lesser-known as May Day -- almost all, except one where the holiday originated: The United States.

Residents Say Northern Californians are Being Punished for Southern California's Actions

Californian communities are concerned about the possible decision of Governor Gavin Newsom involving Californian beaches. Find out here about the details.

Deputies Arrest Florida Man With Enough Fentanyl to Kill Half a Million People

Authorities recently arrested a Florida resident after the local narcotics team found the suspect in possession of deadly and illegal drugs following a residential search.
An ampule of Ebola drug remdesivir is pictured during a news conference at the University Hospital Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, Germany,

US Social Distancing Guidelines to End on Thursday, Researchers May Have Found A Cure

President Donald Trump recently revealed he has no plans to extended COVID-19 social distancing measures after it ends Thursday. He also touted a possible cure following promising results from human trials.

Pets and COVID-19: CDC Releases New COVID-19 Guidelines for Human-Pet Interactions

A pug was recently reported to be the first to get COVID and other pets were also reported to have contracted the virus from humans. Due to the discovery of humans to pet COVID-19 transmission, CDC had released new guidelines for human to pet interactions.