CLOSE A birthday drive-by for Bob Mansfield, 86, a Navy veteran who has long supported the Reno Elks Lodge, Reno Rodeo Association and Reno Fire Department. Reno Gazette JournalThis is a breaking news story and will be updated throughout the day Thursday, May 28. This story is part of the Reno Gazette Journal’s essential COVID-19…
Here's a look at some of the latest information and headlines on coronavirus in Louisiana.38,802 cases across the state2,635 deaths reportedMore than 28,700 recoveredPhase 1 now in effectAccording to the Louisiana Department of Health, 38,802 coronavirus cases have been reported in the state. There have also been 2,635 COVID-19 deaths recorded.The latest numbers were released…
Global deaths due to Covid-19 surpassed 350,000 as U.S. deaths near 100,000 and states push forward with reopening plans. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that most of the state's barbershops and hair salons can reopen with modifications. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said the state is moving into phase two of its reopening plan, which will…
As the U.S. death toll nears 100,000, the coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating effect on Americans’ mental health. A third are showing signs of clinical anxiety or depression, according to new Census Bureau data that suggest a significant jump in the number of people reporting symptoms since the pandemic struck.Twitter appended a fact-check to…
Butte, Del Norte counties' COVID-19 cases each rise to 40; pass Shasta County's countTuesday, 2:40 p.m., May 26The number of COVID-19 cases in Butte and Del Norte counties each rose to 40 as of mid-afternoon Tuesday.On Monday, Butte County Public Health reported 35 known COVID-19 cases, while Del Norte's cases nearly doubled from a total of 23 over…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…