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Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pediatricians fear possible slide in vaccines may compromise herd immunity

Pediatricians fear possible slide in vaccines may compromise herd immunity

TORONTO — Pediatricians are urging parents to maintain their children's vaccination schedule amid the COVID-19 scare, cautioning that even a slight dip in inoculation rates could jeopardize herd immunity for a host of other ailments.

No prom? For this teen, it's a trifecta of missed milestones

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On a Friday night in late February, 17-year-old Amanda Reynolds raced into a department store on Florida’s Gulf coast. She’d been on a mission for weeks, and after countless hours shopping online and in stores, there it was.
Review: 'Beastie Boys Story' isn't a sure shot, but it'll do

Review: 'Beastie Boys Story' isn't a sure shot, but it'll do

Little was predictable about the Beastie Boys in their three-plus decades of making music. They were spontaneous, always evolving, off-the-cuff pranksters who turned pro without ever losing the punchline.
Netflix adds 16 million global subscribers partly during start of pandemic

Netflix adds 16 million global subscribers partly during start of pandemic

Netflix picked up subscribers in Canada to add nearly 16 million global customers during the first three months of the year, helping cement its status as one of the world's most essential services in times of isolation or crisis.
More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug in VA virus study

More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug in VA virus study

A malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus showed no benefit in a large analysis of its use in U.S. veterans hospitals.
HBO Max prepared for May 27 launch as streaming service announces initial lineup

HBO Max prepared for May 27 launch as streaming service announces initial lineup

NEW YORK — The streaming service HBO Max will launch May 27 in the United States, AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, signalling that the so-called streaming wars won't subside because of the coronavirus pandemic.
2 types of testing look for COVID-19 infections new and old

2 types of testing look for COVID-19 infections new and old

WASHINGTON — Testing is critical to controlling the coronavirus and eventually easing restrictions that have halted daily life for most Americans. But there's been confusion about what kinds of tests are available and what they actually measure.

Apple Books Top 10

Apple Books US Bestseller List - 04/19/20 - Paid Books Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher 1. Masked Prey by John Sandford - 9780525539537 - (Penguin Publishing Group) 2.

The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store

iTunes Store/App Store/Apple Books charts for week ending April 19th iTunes Movies US Charts: 1. Trolls World Tour 2. The Gentlemen 3. Underwater 4. The Way Back 5. Little Women 6. 1917 7. The Call of the Wild 8.
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