John Lewis Honored
Late Congressman and US civil rights icon, John Lewis, is being honored today as his body lies in state in the US Capitol for an invite-only ceremony. A public viewing … Read More
Author: Doug Garfinkel
Doug Garfinkel has been a writer for over 30 years, working on a wide variety of websites and publications. He currently works as a High School teacher in Great Neck, NY, while continuing to write.
Hurricane Douglas To Hit Hawaii, Hanna Becomes Tropical Depression
Historically, only two hurricanes have made direct landfall in Hawaii: Dot in 1959 and Iniki in 1992. Direct landfall is defined by the center of the storm’s circulation traversing the … Read More
MLB Opening Day
After a nearly four-month delay, Major League Baseball Opening Day finally arrived on Thursday. The 60-game 2020 season will no doubt be unusual for both players and fans. In Washington, D.C., … Read More
Stock Market Drops – Tesla Takes Big Hit
In a volatile trading frenzy, the stock market saw a sharp decline yesterday, amid discouraging unemployment statistics. Stocks fell as Apple and Microsoft led the drop in the broader market, … Read More
Trump Cancels Republican Convention in Jacksonville
In a complete reversal of his original plans, President Trump has canceled the Republican Convention in Jacksonville, Florida, which was set to take place in August to accept the re-election … Read More
NBA Holds First Scrimmage Games
The NBA has returned after being off the court since March 11th due to the pandemic. Scrimmage games began in Orlando on Wednesday with five starting teams and will be … Read More
South Korea Falls into Recession
Due in part to a severe slump in exports, South Korea is falling into an economic recession. Exports comprise 40% of the nation’s economy, which saw a recent drop of … Read More
Stimulus Package Expected Today
After meeting for a third time this week, Senate Republicans disclosed a potential agreement with White House officials on a new coronavirus stimulus package. Amid a growing number of virus … Read More
US Over 1,000 COVID Deaths Per Day Again
The U.S. is once again seeing spikes in COVID-19 cases with a one-day death toll reaching 1,000. By this morning, nearly 4 million people in the U.S. have reportedly contracted … Read More
MLB Opening Day Tomorrow
The abbreviated 60-game 2020 Major League Baseball season is set to kick off tomorrow, after it was delayed for four months due to the coronavirus pandemic. After long negotiations between … Read More