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Brookdale Hearthstone’s Janet Gonzales retires after 39 years
MOSES LAKE — Janet Gonzales will leave a big hole when she retires at the end of the month at Brookdale Hearthston…
Can I get the coronavirus from my pet?
Can I get the coronavirus from my pet?
Pandemic gives megaphone to the oft-maligned New York accent
Hey, they're talkin' here!
2 cats in NY become first US pets to test positive for virus
NEW YORK (AP) — Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first confirmed cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
'We are in prison': France opens nursing homes, exposes pain
PARIS (AP) — For her first authorized visit in more than six weeks with her 80-year-old mother, Sabrina Deliry prepared a selection of their favorite tunes, among them Edith Piaf’s “La Vie en Rose.”
Mental stress for athletes: From 'let's play' to 'stay home'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The flu-like illness Michael Jordan fought through to lead the Chicago Bulls to a crucial victory in the 1997 NBA Finals created instant fodder for the virtue of perseverance.
Sick of working from home? German hotels offer office rooms
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Cats refreshing their typing skills, kitchen crises, children interrupting conference calls: Working from home during the coronavirus lockdown can be trying, and a German hotel group is of…
Many small businesses say loans won't get them to rehire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some small businesses that obtained a highly-coveted government loan say they won’t be able to use it to bring all their laid-off workers back, even though that is what the program was designed to…
Less driving, fewer crashes should bring cheaper insurance
DETROIT (AP) — Those lightly traveled freeways and streets could be putting a few dollar bills into your wallet.
No prom? For this teen, it's a trifecta of missed milestones
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — 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 shoppi…
Why family loyalty shouldn’t apply to your credit cards
Loyalty to family is admirable, but limiting yourself to just one bank’s brood of credit cards may be a tie that binds you up.
Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges
NEW YORK (AP) — While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling. Donations to some churches have plummeted, and many …
Can I get the coronavirus from my pet?
Can I get the coronavirus from my pet?
Edmunds compares 2020 Honda Accord with Hyundai Sonata
The Honda Accord has been Edmunds’ top-rated midsize sedan since this latest generation launched for the 2018 model year. But a new challenger has arrived on the scene: the redesigned 2020 Hyundai Sonata.
Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — On March 14, the day after the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a national emergency in the United States, I decided to take up an activity that I had abandoned decades ago.
Berlin gets 'pop-up' bike lanes to boost cycling in pandemic
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities in Berlin are setting up temporary bicycle lanes to meet demand for safe cycling on the German capital's streets during the coronavirus pandemic, angering some motorists.