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What DC-area photographers who usually cover concerts,...

May 15, 2020

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Want to take a trip without leaving the house? Some D.C.-based photographers are doing the legwork for you. “We love our photography community and we’re just trying to find ways to share what they’re working on,” said Svetlana Legetic, the founder of BYT Media and the website brightestyoungthings.com. The D.C.-based website that works nationally is showcasing a COVID-19 photo essay page featuring artists who have chosen themes to match the times we’re living in. “The first couple results —...

Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor...

May 15, 2020

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HONG KONG (AP) — Tear gas is among the new flavors at a Hong Kong ice cream shop. The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent, peppery rounds fired by police on the streets of the semi-autonomous Chinese city during months of demonstrations last year. “It tastes like tear gas. It feels difficult to breathe at first, and it’s really pungent and irritating. It makes me want to drink a lot of water immediately,” said customer...

Several counties delay easing bans, as Md....

May 15, 2020

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The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is seen in 2015. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher) More from: Prince George’s County | Montgomery County | Calvert County | Charles County | Anne Arundel County With Maryland slated to move into Phase One of its coronavirus recovery plan Friday, several counties are delaying lifting the restrictions or adding modifications to their own reopenings. Gov. Larry Hogan said county leaders who do not feel comfortable entering the first stage of the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery” will be able to delay...

Coronavirus resources: Get and give help in...

May 14, 2020

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Coronavirus has hit the D.C. region hard. Cases and deaths continue to rise. But there are plenty of ways to help your regional neighbors. See how to lend a hand, and get assistance, below. Quick links: D.C. | Maryland | Virginia | Diaper bank | Helping animals | Coronavirus calculators More Coronavirus News Sign up for news alerts from WTOP Where to get tested for COVID-19 in the DC region Coronavirus test results in D.C., Maryland and Virginia Coronavirus FAQ:...

The Latest: St. Paul Saints to hold...

May 13, 2020

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The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The St. Paul Saints will hold a virtual home opener next week, with the independent minor league baseball club unable to start their defense of the American Association championship due to the virus-related restrictions in place. The Saints have dubbed the event “Nopening Day,” which will begin on Tuesday night at CHS Field with curbside pickup of free T-shirts for fans and end with...

The Latest: No quarantine for tourists upon...

May 11, 2020

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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — Foreign tourists won’t have to quarantine once they’re allowed back to Italy. — Cape Town becomes South Africa’s virus hotspot. — Czech Republic to relax rules on wearing masks in public. — Switzerland begins gradual reopening. ___ ROME...

Review: Netflix’s ‘Have a Good Trip’ is...

May 11, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

We can’t take trips these days for obvious reasons. But Netflix is offering a trip into the mind with a gentle new documentary about the world of hallucinogens. Donick Cary’s “Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics” uses celebrities recounting their trips on LSD or mushroom to counteract built-up fears about psychotropic drugs — even offering tips about how to use them better — all against the backdrop of trippy ’60s-style cartoons with rainbows and unwinding tongues. This is...

The Latest: Mnuchin: Jobless numbers going...

May 10, 2020

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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — Mnuchin says U.S. jobless numbers probably going to get worse. — Presidential adviser says it’s “scary to go to work” in White House after two staffers test positive. — Germany to allow cross-border entry so children can visit...

The Latest: South Korea prez says surge...

May 10, 2020

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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — South Korea president says citizens shouldn’t panic over rise in new virus cases. — 3 members of White House coronavirus task force place themselves in quarantine. — Obama criticizes Trump on handling of coronavirus. ___ SEOUL, South Korea...

Asia Today: South Korea, China report rise...

May 10, 2020

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Sunday reported 34 additional cases of the coronavirus amid a spate of infections linked to clubgoers, as President Moon Jae-in urged calm saying “there’s no reason to stand still out of fear.” Figures released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took national totals to 10,874 with 256 deaths. The agency said 9,610 have recovered and 10,128 others were being tested for the virus. The agency said 26 of...

3 members of White House virus task...

May 10, 2020

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leading member of the task force, has become nationally known for his simple and direct explanations to the...

Lawns are the new wedding venue in...

May 9, 2020

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NEW YORK (AP) — Love in the age of coronavirus sometimes requires a lawn. Couples with dashed wedding plans due to lockdown restrictions have been tying the knot on those tidy green spreads instead, including at least one loaner. Danielle Cartaxo and Ryan Cignarella were supposed to get married in West Orange, New Jersey, on April 11 at a venue with sweeping views of the New York City skyline. Rather than abandon their Easter Weekend nuptials, they headed outdoors....

Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies...

May 9, 2020

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks astonished millions until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the act’s famed white tigers, has died. He was 75. Horn died of complications from the coronavirus on Friday in a Las Vegas hospital, according to a statement released by publicist Dave Kirvin. “Today, the world has lost one of the greats of magic, but I have lost my best friend,”...

VP Pence’s press secretary tests positive for...

May 9, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has the coronavirus, the White House said Friday, making her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week. President Donald Trump, who publicly identified the affected Pence aide, said he was “not worried” about the virus spreading in the White House. Nonetheless, officials said they were stepping up safety protocols for the complex. Pence spokeswoman Katie Miller, who tested...

Taiwan baseball fans allowed inside stadium but...

May 8, 2020

| Entrepreneurship

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan (AP) — There were fans in the stands for baseball in Taiwan on Friday, albeit spaced far apart as a safeguard against the spread of the coronavirus. Up to 1,000 spectators are now allowed at each ballpark in Taiwan, but they are still barred from bringing in food and concession stands are still closed. “This means our government’s disease control measures are quite rigorous,” said 34-year-old fan Frank Cheng, an electronics industry worker from New...

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