New York’s governor warned against Halloween gatherings that increase the risk of transmitting COVID-19: “Halloween should be spooky, not scary.”
Author: Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
Coronavirus updates: New virus restrictions roll out amid pushback; US daily deaths may soon triple; lockdowns in Europe
A surge in COVID-19 cases is underway in the U.S. and abroad, leading to a new round of virus-related rules in some areas. Latest COVID news.
‘Rappers are Republicans?!?!’: Lil Wayne’s meeting with Donald Trump causes confusion on social media
Conservatives cheered Lil Wayne while critics mocked him. Rapper 50 Cent was among the critics, even as he was widely cited as a Trump supporter.
Anchorage chooses first woman, openly gay acting mayor, report says
Austin Quinn-Davidson is set to make local history in Anchorage, Alaska as the city’s new acting mayor, starting next week.
Man fatally shot in Denver amid dueling protests, police say
A “private security guard with no affiliation with Antifa,” is a suspect in the shooting, according to a tweet from Denver police.
When will things go back to normal? Experts say that’s the wrong question amid COVID-19
It’s natural to want things to go back to the way they were before COVID-19. That desire, however, can lead people to make bad decisions, experts say.
What is ricin? Illegal and ‘very toxic’ poison sent to President Trump has no antidote
Ricin is an illegal poison that’s found in castor beans. A package addressed to President Trump recently tested positive for the poison.
‘May her memory be a revolution’: Supporters say Rosh Hashanah brings special meaning to Ginsburg’s death
The world learned of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death as Rosh Hashanah began. Some say that is connected to righteousness in the Jewish faith.
‘Save Halloween 2020’: Deliver candy to trick-or-treaters from 6 feet away with this viral idea
How do you give trick-or-treaters candy while staying socially distanced at 6 feet away? Ohio dad says use a homemade “candy chute” amid COVID-19.
Cracked teeth, gross gums: Dentists see surge of problems, and the pandemic is likely to blame
Reports of a huge spike in cracked teeth are just the beginning of our pandemic dental woes, dentists say.