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NewsCalifornia to close beaches after photos of crowds defying stay-at-home order go viral online
More than 50,000 attended beaches over the weekend amid a heatwave, even as the death toll grew. EnvironmentFlamingos turn Mumbai pink as population booms during lockdown
Flamingos are migrating to Mumbai in India in larger numbers than usual thanks to the coronavirus lockdown. News18 pictures of Georgia 'reopened,' providing us a glimpse at what a post-lockdown America looks like
Starting Friday, some non-essential businesses in the state of Georgia were allowed to start reopening. NewsElon Musk criticized for tweeting 'free America now' over coronavirus lockdowns
"I don't wanna hear anything else about Elon Musk and how he wants to help save the world," one commenter responded. NewsDemocrats want to ban Trump from signing any more stimulus checks
President Trump's name appeared on the first round of stimulus checks, but Chuck Schumer wants to prevent the president from signing further payments. NewsPence criticized for not wearing a mask during visit to Mayo Clinic despite hospital's requirement
Pence said that he didn't wear a mask because he wanted to "look [medical workers] in the eye and say thank you." ViralFamily designates sidewalk as Monty Python ‘Ministry of Silly Walks’ area to bring laughs during lockdown
They've been recording their neighbors efforts to comply with The Ministry of Silly Walks. ViralPeople are leaving hilarious Amazon reviews for this $10,000 Swiss army knife
What CAN'T this thing do?? NewsRepublican group buys 'Fox & Friends' ad calling Trump 'unfit, unwell, unacceptable'
The ad will air during one of President Trump's favorite shows. ViralHundreds attend house party in Chicago amid coronavirus lockdown
They were all packed into a single room, and only a few were wearing masks. NewsA lot more people are ingesting disinfectant after Trump's 'sarcastic' coronavirus comments
New York City saw a huge increase in calls to their emergency hotline. ViralFemale mechanic fired after boss finds employees looking at her pictures during work
She was punished for others being inappropriate. ViralWoman complains that husband expects dinner when he gets home — but he might have a point
Is he wrong to expect a meal when he comes home? NewsTrump suggests injecting disinfectant as possible treatment for COVID-19
Whatever you do, don't inject Lysol into your body. NewsTrump says injecting disinfectant comments were 'sarcastic'
Is a global pandemic really the time for sarcasm? ViralRicky Gervais blasts celebrities over 'Imagine' video and complaining about quarantine
"You won't hear me complain - not when there's nurses doing 14 hours shifts," Gervais said. NewsDisney heiress slams company after they stop paying 100,000 staff but keep paying bonuses and dividends
Workers at Walt Disney World in Florida could be entitled to as little as $275 a week. NewsAnderson Cooper was done with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman in a disastrous interview
Carolyn Goodman said that she had offered to use the city as a "placebo" to see if social distancing actually worked. NewsTexas Lt. Governor says 'there are more important things than living' in argument to reopen the state
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had previously caused controversy by suggesting that older people would be willing to die to save the economy. ViralMuseum challenges bored curators to share the creepiest objects from their collections
Everyone else is understandably horrified. ViralUnmarried women with no kids are the happiest population subgroup, expert says
While marriage and having kids can be a great and rewarding experience, they each obviously come with their downsides. News19 ridiculous signs from the 'Reopen America' protests that are actually serious
Thousands of people across the United States have been taking to the street to demand that states reopen amid a coronavirus pandemic. NewsProperty manager allegedly used tenant's SSN to track stimulus payment and demand rent
The tenant is now demanding that his rent be waived, or he'll file a lawsuit. ViralEllen Pompeo calls out 'old white guy TV docs' like Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz over coronavirus comments
The 'Grey's Anatomy' actress went after Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz for making controversial comments about coronavirus. NewsHundreds flood Florida's beaches as they reopen, prompting 'Florida Moron' hashtag
There were very few masks in the crowd. ViralNursing home employee led strike until she and coworkers received hazard pay
She proved just how essential they are. NewsOntario Premier on Trump reopening U.S-Canada border: 'I don't want them'
Canada doesn't seem to be keen to reopen the border with the United States. NewsPolice warn of scam coronavirus text messages claiming you've been in contact with confirmed case
Be on the look out for text message scams trying to exploit fear. NewsPastor Tony Spell 'challenges' people to donate stimulus checks to evangelists
Spell "challenged" people to donate their entire stimulus check because churches "haven’t had an offering in a month." NewsIvanka Trump and her family traveled out-of-state for Passover despite telling others to stay at home
Ivanka had encouraged "those lucky enough to be in a position to stay at home, please, please do so." NewsIreland quadruples contribution to WHO after Trump pulled U.S funding
It will help to make up for some of the shortfall. NewsKellyanne Conway seems to think there's been 19 strains of coronavirus because it's called COVID-19
"This is COVID-19, not COVID-1 folks," Conway said in an interview. NewsAmericans could receive $2,000 stimulus check every month under new proposal
The payments would be guaranteed for six months and continue until employment rates stabilize. ViralFashion Nova is getting toasted for holding a stimulus check sale
"Fashion Nova is so wrong for this." NewsSailor aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of coronavirus and nearly 600 more are infected
Capt. Crozier's concerns seem to have been realized. ViralDoctor's heartbreaking message to kids in case she dies fighting coronavirus goes viral
Doctors are facing shortages of the protective gear they need to avoid catching coronavirus. NewsDr. Fauci thinks we should stop shaking hands forever, even after coronavirus
It could save a lot of lives, but do you think we should stop shaking hands forever? ViralHotel in Mississippi lets you adopt a dog on site and move them into your room
So far, the hotel has found 60 dogs forever homes. ViralHumane Society will draw your pet (badly) for a $15 donation
This is such a good idea to raise some money. NewsAOC roasted Ted Cruz after he asked her what a Y chromosome is
Ted Cruz walked into that one. NewsTrump criticized for continuing to shake hands amidst coronavirus outbreak
“There’s nothing special about being the president of the United States that protects you from a virus." NewsDoctor explains why masks are useless for most people and buying them could help spread coronavirus
STOP. BUYING. MASKS. NewsJim Acosta shut down Trump after he lied about CNN apologizing
It's not the first time that the two have butted heads. Viral11-year-old New York City boy opens thrift store for low-income families
He got the idea after his mom explained that she couldn't afford to buy him some toys. NewsTrump calls coronavirus 'the Chinese Virus' despite racist attacks against Asians
This is a dangerous move by the President of the United States. ViralEx-insurance VP warns people to 'keep an eye' on health insurance companies during coronavirus pandemic
Wendell Potter, the former VP of Cigna, now campaigns for Medicare For All. EnvironmentDolphins return to Italy's ports amidst coronavirus lockdown
Dolphins were spotted swimming in the port of Cagliari as ship traffic came to a halt.
ViralWoman who tested positive for coronavirus shares her experience to reassure others
Knowing what we're facing makes things a whole lot easier. ViralTikTok of mom crying In Walmart because there's no diapers left is heartbreaking
"How am I supposed to diaper my child if I can't afford to buy 20 at a time like you can?" NewsSenators are being accused of insider trading for selling millions in stock after coronavirus briefings
Senators Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler sold millions in risky stocks while reassuring the public. A week later, the stock market crashed.