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Securing the Border: Illegal Crossings Down by 60%

Enforcement of immigration deportation has slowed migrants from entering the U.S. – Mexico border. In other news, the construction of the border wall continues during the pandemic.

At Least 2 Million US Gun Sales Recorded in March: Is it Due to COVID-19 Fears?

Find out here if the increase in US gun sales is brought by COVID-19 fears. (Photo: Wikimedia) US citizen has bought more guns last month compared to other periods since the FBI started collecting information more than two decades ago, says an article.

Synthetic Antibodies: Bioengineering 2003 SARS Virus Antibodies to Provide Immunity to COVID-19

Learn about the bioengineering of the 2003 SARS virus antibodies to help provide immunity from the novel coronavirus.
 patient suffering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is treated at the intensive care unit at Ambroise Pare clinic in Neuilly-sur-Seine near Paris, France, April 1, 2020.

Government Offers $490M Ventilator Contract as Federal Stockpiles Hit Critical Level

The Trump administration tapped automaker General Motors to build ventilators in a bid to address the nation's shortage in ventilator supply amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cytokine Storm: How an Overactive Immune System Can Cause a COVID-19 Patient’s Death

Learn how the cytokine storm contributes to the fatality rate of COVID-19. (Photo: Wikimedia) A rapid overreaction of the body's immune system, called a cytokine storm, is one of the most alarming features of COVID-19.
Medical personnel take temperatures as they prepare the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for coronavirus patients in New Orleans, Louisiana

US Government is Considering to Allow Americans to Return to Work Amid COVID-19 Crisis

The Trump administration is considering relaxing the coronavirus lockdown measures as early as Wednesday to let Americans with no symptoms to go back to work.
Women Possibly to Lose Jobs at a Higher Pace than Other Groups During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Women Are More Likely to Lose Their Jobs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Women are more possibly to lose jobs at a higher pace than the other groups amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

3500 Cars Destroyed by Huge Florida Airport Fire

Fire crews were recently called to deal with a huge fire at the Southwest Florida International Airport. Relatively, the said fire, on Friday, ripped through what was described as a "rental car overflow car park."

Meet Kayleigh McEnany: The New White House Press Secretary

The Trump administration recently tapped the former CNN contributor Kayleigh McEnany to join the White House communications team.

'Naive or Stupid': Acting Navy Secretary Resigns After Slamming Former Navy Captain Brett Crozier

Acting Navy Secretary received backlash after an outlet leaked a profanity-laced audio recording slamming the fired Navy captain.
African American Community

Is Coronavirus Disproportionately Killing Black Americans?

The global pandemic, COVID-19, is reportedly killing an overwhelming number of Black Americans at a much higher rate compared to other races in cities across the nation.

How to Remain One Step Ahead of the Novel Coronavirus

Also, learn about the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 and how it may not be an accurate number. (Photo: Wikimedia) The novel coronavirus has spread more in the United States of America than its official confirmed cases, says a new report by the University of Texas' disease modelers.
New Mexico Man Tries To Burn Disabled Wife After Learning He Didn’t Qualify For COVID-19 Relief Check

New Mexico Man Tries To Burn Wife After Learning She Didn't Qualify For COVID-19 Relief Check

The current COVID-19 crisis has brought out the worst in some people such as this man in New Mexico who tried to set his wife on fire after being enraged for not qualifying for a COVID-19-related stimulus check.
Happy Doc

Is the US Finally Flattening the Curve Against COVID-19?

Various states in the US reported fewer coronavirus deaths for two consecutive dates after hitting a grim milestone of 10,000 deaths in the nation.

California Follows Example of Other States by Sharing 500 of its Ventilators to Other Areas

Find out here about California lending out 500 of its ventilators to other states. (Photo: Wikimedia) According to an announcement from the White House on Monday, 500 ventilators originated from California were shipped to Guam, the District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, Maryland, Nevada, and Delaware, says an article.
FILE PHOTO: Spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Seriate

Families Bid Farewell From a Distance During the Pandemic

New Yorkers are wrought with distress as the dead are collected and taken away with not so much as a final glimpse.

Certified Recovered: Potential Army Against COVID-19

Learn about the certified recovered and their potentials as COVID-19 fighters. (Photo: Wikimedia) Soon, there will be millions of people in the United States of America who have recovered from COVID-19.

Proper Handling of Face Masks is Advised as the Coronavirus Can Thrive on Face Masks for 7 Days

Find out here how to properly handle face masks, as researchers find that the novel coronavirus can survive on face masks for a week.

Government Officials' Salaries Reduced, Plus 2 Million New Jobs, Promised President AMLO

Mexico President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently announced, there would no longer be substantial economic incentive programs as the nation is going through the threat of COVID-19.
LGBTQ

LGBTQ Homeless Youth Greatly Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Young adults and LGBTQ youth recover a disproportionate quantity of homeless young folks, and this vulnerable group is confronted with unique hardships amid the global health crisis.