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Haircare brand providing $1 million to support small businesses affected by COVID-19

The novel coronavirus pandemic has left many small businesses searching for financial relief, and haircare brand SheaMoisture has stepped up with a generous grant. On Monday, the brand posted on Instagram that it was creating a Community Commerce fund to support women-of-color entrepreneurs and small minority-owned businesses. On Wednesday, SheaMoisture announced its Community Commerce initiative includes a pledge of $1 million.

NASA call for astronauts draws 12,000 spaceflight hopefuls

NASA said Wednesday that Americans from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories applied to be part of the space agency's next astronaut class. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said this next class of astronauts will help explore the moon and pave the way to Mars. NASA's previous call for astronauts, in 2017, attracted a record 18,300 applicants.

'Everybody has to stay in one place': Watch Carole King update 'So Far Away' for the COVID-19 quarantine

A self-quarantining Carole King is bringing some comfort to fans by performing a Facebook video version of her classic "So Far Away." The hit's lyrics are suddenly very relevant to everyone who is missing friends, family and loved ones amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In her video, which is also posted on her social media accounts, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer wishes everyone well and gives a special thanks to "all the medical professionals who are doing such important and difficult work."She also praises "all the people [who] keep the groceries coming in, the trash being picked up... ...

Pastor charged with violating coronavirus order vows to keep Louisiana church open

Pastor Tony Spell is accused of violating the stay-at-home order six times in just two weeks.

Pastor charged with violating coronavirus order vows to keep Louisiana church open

Pastor Tony Spell is accused of violating the stay-at-home order six times in just two weeks.

Egypt's health sector races to scale up coronavirus readiness

Egypt has ramped up efforts to fight the coronavirus, ordering manufacturers to channel medical protective equipment to public hospitals and announcing 1 billion Egyptian pounds ($64 million) in extra funding for its health services. Decades of underinvestment left many of Egypt's public hospitals dependent on donations for some services and supplies. Poor quality in primary healthcare facilities and public hospitals means that in recent years more than half of patients have sought private medical care, according to the World Bank.

Man who said he has coronavirus attempts 'suicide by cop,' police say

The man is overweight, has diabetes and thought he was going to die, a New York Police Department official said. "He wanted the cops to shoot and kill him."

Man who said he has coronavirus attempts 'suicide by cop,' police say

The man is overweight, has diabetes and thought he was going to die, a New York Police Department official said. "He wanted the cops to shoot and kill him."

Canada shocked by double murder of Indigenous hunters

Two Métis men were found shot dead in rural Alberta after what police believe was an ambush Police in Canada are investigating the murders of two Indigenous men who they suspect were ambushed after returning from a successful hunt in rural Alberta.The bodies of Jake Samson, 39, and his uncle Morris Cardinal, 57, were found early on 28 March beside Sansom’s pickup truck on a country road near Glendon, a farming town 160 miles north-east of Edmonton. Both had gunshot wounds.Sansom, who recently lost his job as a heavy-machinery mechanic due to coronavirus-related layoffs, was out hunting with Cardinal to help provide food for family members.After successfully shooting a moose, which promised a bountiful supply of meat, the two took a selfie, smiling in the woods. Both men were Métis – a distinct group that traces lineage to both Indigenous nations and European settlers – and had permission to hunt the area out of season.News of the murders has shocked friends and family.“All the kids in the community loved him and everyone knew who he was, knew he had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back for anyone,” Sarah Sansom said of her husband in a statement. A volunteer firefighter, he left behind three young children.“Firefighter Sansom was always willing to be involved in the dept, community, fundraisers, and continually showed his love for his family and fellow firefighters,” the Nobleford fire department said in a Facebook post.Cardinal, a keen hunter and outdoorsman, had three stepchildren and five grandchildren.“One day I was complaining about my feet being cold and the next morning he showed up with a nice warm pair of brand new socks for me! Took them straight from his stash of socks,” Anna Thompson, who previously worked with Cardinal, told the National Post.The results of an autopsy conducted on the two men on Tuesday 31 March were not made public. The RCMP declined to provide information on the number or nature of gunshot wounds, citing a need to “preserve the integrity” of the investigation.Police have said they believe the men were ambushed at a junction – but cautioned the investigation was in its preliminary stages. The RCMP said there was no evidence at this point that suggested the killings were racially motivated.Police have appealed to anyone with dashboard or trail camera footage from the area to come forward.“I just don’t get why somebody could murder two people for no reason like that,” Michel Sansom, Jake’s brother, told CBC News. “They didn’t rob them. The cops said nothing was missing. They pulled up just to kill them, just because. I just don’t understand that.”

Coronavirus live updates: Cuomo pushes for at-home tests

A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 44,000 people around the world, including at least 4,127 people in the United States. Globally, more than 887,000 people have been diagnosed and over 185,000 of those patients have recovered, according to data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. In New York state -- the hardest hit by the pandemic -- the death toll has climbed to 1,941, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.

New York Governor closes city playgrounds to combat virus

The move expands on an announcement a day earlier by Mayor Bill de Blasio that he would close 10 of the city's playgrounds where there had been people crowding in close proximity, threatening to further spread the virus that has hit the nation's most populous city particularly hard. "Young people must get this message, and they still have not gotten the message, you still see too many situations with too much density by young people," Cuomo said. Cuomo added that open spaces in parks would remain available for people to "walk around, get some sun."

Wilhelm Burmann, master teacher to ballet stars, dies at 80; tested positive for coronavirus

Wilhelm Burmann, a master teacher and coach for the world's top ballet dancers for more than four decades, has died of renal failure after his treatment was complicated by the coronavirus, a close friend said. Burmann died peacefully on Monday, five days before his 81st birthday, in Mount Sinai West hospital in New York City, where he tested positive for the virus, said his health care proxy and friend, Jane Haugh. Burmann's classes in New York City attracted a Who's Who list of not just ballet stars, but also Broadway and modern dancers seeking to hone their craft under his meticulous eye.

Cruise ship passengers await Florida deal allowing them to disembark

The U.S. government and Florida were working on a plan on Wednesday to allow thousands of cruise ship passengers exposed to an onboard coronavirus outbreak to disembark, a day after President Donald Trump urged the governor to drop his opposition to their docking. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said he was not opposed to them docking in his city. One of the two Dutch cruise ships involved is Holland America Line's MS Zaandam.

Pelosi urges U.S. Treasury not to delay $25 billion in grants to airlines

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged the U.S. Treasury on Wednesday not to hold up $25 billion in cash grants approved by Congress last week to airlines for payroll costs. A major aviation union and some airline officials are concerned the U.S. Treasury will demand too much in warrants or equity as a condition of the grants for airline payroll costs.

Ellen DeGeneres is throwing a prom on Instagram for students unable to celebrate theirs due to COVID-19

With so many canceled proms supposed to take place this weekend, Ellen DeGeneres reached out to high schoolers and encouraged them to get dressed up and celebrate the milestone with her. If your prom was supposed to be this weekend, I wanna see your gorgeous prom outfits. DeGeneres' high school prom look was certainly eye-catching.

WarnerMedia taps ex-Hulu chief Jason Kilar as CEO

Kilar will report to AT&T Chief Operating Officer John Stankey, the company said https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200401005550/en. Kilar was recruited from Amazon.com Inc to be the founding chief executive of Hulu from 2007 until 2013.

Amy Schumer takes her son Gene on a social distance visit to her dad

Amy Schumer is doing her part to keep her loved ones safe from the novel coronavirus, even if it means spending time physically apart. The 39-year-old brought smiles to her Instagram followers' faces on Tuesday when she showed off how she and her 10-month-old son Gene said hello to her dad from afar. The mother-son duo are dressed snugly in their sweat suits and heavy winter jackets, with Gene even sporting a white cap.