For 12-year-old Rylee Anderson, the algebra concept of graphing a function just didn’t make sense. Since her classes are now all remote due to the coronavirus pandemic, Anderson emailed her teacher for help, rather than ask for it in the classroom. She expected some emails, or maybe even a phone call from her teacher, Mr.…… MORE
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When you order from this restaurant, you won’t pay a dime
It’s no secret that the coronavirus has many people out of work, so a small mom and pop restaurant decided money was no object when it comes to receiving a hot meal. Cliff “Cooks” restaurant in Barneveld, Wisconsin, a rural town 30 minutes from Madison, took prices off its menu in order to help those…… MORE
Tomorrow is Census Day. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 count
Households across the United States have been receiving invitations to complete the 2020 census for weeks. But another major milestone in the count is coming soon. April 1 is known as Census Day. And around the country, local officials are encouraging residents to complete census questionnaires this week. “Lots of people are home right now,…… MORE
ER doctor in New York details dire supply shortages from the front lines of the coronavirus fight
When Dr. Calvin Sun gets back to his New York City apartment after a 12-hour shift treating critically ill coronavirus patients, he heads straight to the kitchen sink to wash his ski goggles and ski jacket. He scrubs and wipes, then sprays them with Lysol before hanging them up to dry. The items are his…… MORE
From cupcakes to candles, you can now find Dr. Anthony Fauci’s face on everything
Not all heroes wear capes — but some of them do wear stethoscopes. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has long been celebrated in the medical world. Now, because of his work as a key member of the White House’s coronavirus task force, he’s grown into an overnight…… MORE
A son used a bucket truck to visit his mother on the third floor of her assisted living home
An Ohio arborist with a bucket truck is making a strong entry for son of the year award. Charley Adams hasn’t been able to visit his mom Julie at her Ohio assisted living home because of coronavirus restrictions, so he came up with a clever way to visit her without violating social distancing rules. Adams…… MORE
A second pastor has been charged with violating public orders against large gatherings
For the second time in two days, police have charged a pastor with defying public orders against large gatherings by holding church services with hundreds of members. On Tuesday police in suburban Baton Rouge, Louisiana, issued Pastor Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church a misdemeanor summons for six counts of violating the governor’s executive order…… MORE
Tornadoes touch down in Alabama and Mississippi
At least three tornadoes touched down in multiple locations across the Southeast Tuesday as the National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings urging people to seek shelter. There was significant damage, but no deaths, in the Basin Refuge area and in Agricola, areas just south of the city of Lucedale, Mississippi. George County…… MORE
The teacher who disarmed, then hugged a student will receive the citizen Congressional Medal of Honor
Keanon Lowe saved a life on the day he took a gun away from a young student and then hugged him close in the halls of the Oregon high school where he coached football. And for his bravery and compassion, Lowe will receive a Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honor. He is one of six…… MORE
5 things to know for March 31: Coronavirus, health, economy, trans rights, Hungary
Here’s something to look forward to: The Tokyo Olympics have a brand new date. The Games will be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to…… MORE
