Grandad Wins Gold in Arm Wrestling After Taking up Sport 3 Years Ago and Nearly Dying of Covid
A British grandad has become one of the world's top arm-wrestlers after taking up the sport just three years ago, after almost dying of COVID.
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New 10 Minute Treatment Restores Sense of Smell and Taste in Patients with COVID Parosmia
The minimally invasive procedure takes less than 10 minutes, no sedation is necessary and has been used to treat several other conditions.
When Student Was Having Trouble With Math Homework, Teacher Gave Her Private Lesson From Her Front Door
This devoted South Dakota math teacher went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure his student understood how to graph algebraic equations.
Hourly Workers at Largest Grocery Chain in US Are All Getting 'Hero Bonuses' for Their Service Amid COVID-19
Kroger, which is the largest supermarket chain in the US by revenue, has now given their employees two different bonuses for their work during the pandemic.
Irish Researchers Have Developed Hospital Robot That Uses UV Light to Kill Viruses, Bacteria, and Germs
Irish scientists have invented a robot that kills viruses and other germs by emitting UV light—and will be ready for production in one week's time.
Jimmy Fallon Asks Twitter to Change Movie Titles Into Quarantine Editions and the List is Hilarious
Jimmy Fallon asked fans on Twitter to change their favority movie titles into quarantine sequels and the list is hilarious
Irish Prime Minister Re-Registers as Medical Practitioner So He Can Join the COVID-19 Response Team
After 7 years of working in politics, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is picking up his scrubs once more so he can help his country's medical team.
Bill Gates is Now Building Factories to Produce 7 of the Most Promising COVID-19 Vaccines
Despite how the initiative will likely end up wasting billions of dollars in construction costs, it is also likely to save thousands of lives.
Man Uses His Savings to Fill Up Gas Tanks For Dozens of Nurses Heading to Nearby Hospital
Not only did he use his savings to fill up as many as 50 gas tanks, his gesture inspired other passerby to pitch in their own money as well.
New England Patriots Send its Team Jet to Deliver 1.2 Million N95 Masks From China to Boston and NYC Hospitals
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Patriots owner Robert Kraft teamed up to bring over one million N95 masks from China for Mass. and NYC on the team jet.
This Neighborhood Has Been Staying Connected During Social Distancing With Creative 'I Spy' Game
Despite these Indiana neighbors being forced to stay isolated during the COVID-19 crisis, they have come up with a clever way of staying connected.
NBA Players Recovered From COVID-19 Are Donating Plasma to Clinical Trials Helping Sick Patients
Four NBA players have been confirmed as volunteer blood plasma donors as a means of testing an experimental therapy to treat COVID-19.
Reports Find Social Restrictions Are Working to Curb New COVID-19 Cases From Italy to Seattle
Numerous datasets from around the world are illustrating how self-isolation and lockdowns have been helping to curb novel coronavirus cases.
New COVID-19 'Citizen Science' Project Lets Any Adult with a Smartphone Help Fight Coronavirus
Researchers from the University of California San Francisco are asking adults to help them fight the novel coronavirus by downloading this smartphone app.
JOANN Stores are Handing Out Free Fabric Supplies at Curbside to Anyone Sewing Face Masks at Home
JOANN Fabrics is rallying behind America's healthcare workers by donating fabric and materials to anyone who wants to sew masks—with curbside pickup option.
Shelter Animals Are Being Taken Home in Droves as Hundreds of People Volunteer to Foster Pets
Hundreds of shelter animals have been given temporary foster homes amidst the COVID-19 shutdowns—and rescuers have been flooded with support.
20 Dutch Musicians Weave Together Beethoven's Best Melody From Their Own Homes-And the Results Are Glorious
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra members each recorded their instruments from their own homes to produce Beethoven's 9th Symphony for the world.
Hotels Are Opening Up Free Rooms to Healthcare Workers Battling the COVID-19 Outbreaks
Nurses, doctors, and medical personnel in New York City and England will now have access to free hotel rooms during the novel coronavirus outbreaks.
Restaurant Flooded With Business After Launching an 'Adopt a Doc or Nurse' Catering Service
Not only has the program helped to feed hospital workers across the Bay Area, it has also helped the restaurant stay in business during the lockdowns.
Researchers Have Found a Way to Sterilize and Reuse Face Masks During Pandemic
North Carolina researchers are now trying to spread the word about their tried-and-true decontamination method for surgical masks.
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