Yeah, we know: It was a spectacularly awful year. But dare we look on the bright side? Some good things still happened. On a micro level, babies were born, couples got married, anniversaries were celebrated. On a macro level, scientists developed COVID-19 vaccines with remarkable speed. And in spite of the pandemic, Americans participated in the electoral process in record numbers. So cherish these good news stories as we look forward to what's gotta be a better year.
Scientists now have better tests and treatments, and are forging a clear pathway out of this global ordeal On 5 January 2020, the World Health Organization sent a memo to governments across the world reporting a small cluster of pneumonia-like cases in Wuhan, China. For many countries, the warning …
More Americans voted in the 2020 election — two-thirds of the voting eligible population — than in any other in 120 years. This turnout shattered previous highs, including 2008 when Barack Obama defeated John McCain, 1960 when John F. Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon, and 1908 when William Howard Taft …
On Monday, Moderna announced that its Covid-19 vaccine is more than 94% effective in preventing Covid-19, according to preliminary data. And there's …
Getting engaged in this otherwise hellish year: An act of faith in a shared future A good year is simply when it ends with the people you love still there All Salon, Life Stories commentary, engagement, Marriage, Something Good In 2020, year-end
Priscilla Boyle’s birthday was an unusual event this year. In addition to turning 106 on Sunday, the centenarian also had to beat COVID-19 this summer. The governor of her home state, Asa Hutchinson, even wished her a happy birthday during his press briefing on Tuesday. “She spent one month in the …
A Florida man crossed the finish line over the weekend to become the first athlete with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon, the Special Olympics announced. Chris Nikic wore a shirt featuring his motto of “1% better every day,” as he completed the Panama City Beachcompetition Saturday in …
The gains preview a more diverse pipeline of political power, especially for Democrats. April Fournier remembers the moment she finally decided to run …
It appears dogs and cats can't get sick from COVID-19, but that doesn't mean the coronavirus pandemic isn't a threat to animal shelters, rescue organizations and the millions of homeless, helpless critters they care for. Like everyone else forced to improvise in the face of an unprecedented crisis, …
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant” after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo, was readied Sunday for his flight to a sanctuary in Cambodia and the much-needed company of other elephants. The mammoth task of getting him into an elephant-sized metal box for …
