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States demand ventilators as feds ration limited supply

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks ago, the Pentagon promised to make as many as 2,000 military ventilators available as the federal government strains to contend with the coronavirus pandemic. As of Wednesday,...

Thousands of ventilators managed by the federal government were unable to be deployed in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic because of a lapse in the government contract to keep the machines maintained, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Thousands of ventilators in maintenance as government struggles to meet needs

(CNN) -- The federal government had faulty ventilators. Then the coronavirus hit.Thousands of ventilators managed by the federal government were unable to be deployed in the wake of the novel coronavirus...

Amazon, workers at odds over conditions during peak demand caused by coronavirus

(CNN) -- Amid mounting criticism of its pandemic response, Amazon on Thursday said it is rapidly expanding temperature checks for its employees and that it has nearly completed its hiring spree of 100,000...

As video conference app Zoom surges in popularity due to increased usage amid the coronavirus pandemic, federal officials are now warning of a new potential privacy and security concern called "Zoombombing."

FBI warns video calls are getting hijacked. It’s called ‘Zoombombing’

Dakin Andone, CNN April 2, 2020

(CNN) -- As video conference app Zoom surges in popularity due to increased usage amid the coronavirus pandemic, federal officials are now warning of a new potential privacy and security concern called...

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is continuing her workouts at the Supreme Court gym amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to her longtime personal trainer.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg continues to work out at Supreme Court private gym, her trainer says

Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN April 1, 2020

(CNN) -- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is continuing her workouts at the Supreme Court gym amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to her longtime personal trainer.Bryant Johnson, Ginsburg's trainer,...

A patron stands in front of a shelf full of wine bottles at The Liquor Store.Com on March 20, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. - Liquor sales have exploded in New York since a national emergency was declared and New York closed all its theatres, bars and restaurants, while virtual cocktail parties with "quarantinis" are on the rise. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Booze sales are booming as people stockpile alcohol … but it may not last

Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business April 1, 2020

(CNN) -- The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of Americans to stay home, and they're drinking a lot of alcohol to pass time — for now.Alcoholic beverage sales shot up 55% in the third week...

Medical personnel wearing protective equipment as they wait to screen people referred by doctors for COVID-19 testing in a parking lot of FedEx Field, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Landover, Md. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The US is starting to see ‘glimmers’ that social distancing could be slowing the spread of coronavirus — but there’s more work to do, officials say

(CNN) -- Early clues -- in places like New York, California and Seattle -- indicate social distancing may be slowing the rate at which coronavirus cases otherwise would have increased in the United States.But...

The Adobe Creative Cloud application, where users can then pick and choose which Adobe apps they’d like to install.  

KSU offering Adobe, other software free to students for remainder of semester

Dylan Bowers Reporter March 31, 2020

With the outbreak of the coronavirus in the United States, Kent State and other universities face the challenge of adjusting to the new normal.As the university finishes the remainder of the spring semester...

PARTA emphasizes sanitation in midst of pandemic

Griffin White Reporter March 30, 2020

Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority, a central part of transportation in Kent, spoke out about its efforts to ensure the health and safety of its passengers amid the recent COVID-19 pandemic.With...

President Donald Trump acknowledged Sunday for the first time that deaths in the United States from coronavirus could reach 100,000 or more, adding that if the death toll stays at or below 100,000, "we all together have done a very good job."

Americans divided over government handling of coronavirus outbreak

(CNN) -- Americans are split over how the federal government is doing at preventing the spread of coronavirus, but an increasing number say they feel prepared to handle an infection should one happen...

Kent State to issue refunds for parking, room and meal plans

In an email Monday morning, Kent State announced its refund policy and procedure for parking, room and meal plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Parking and residence hall fees will be refunded on a prorated...

British singer-songwriter Elton John, seen addressing a crowd in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace in Paris, on June 21, 2019, will host a benefit concert on Fox on March 29.

Elton John to headline benefit concert amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandra Gonzalez, CNN March 29, 2020

(CNN) -- Elton John wants to make sure America's medical professionals feel the love on Sunday night.The superstar singer will host a benefit special, airing March 29 on Fox, that will pay tribute to front...