(NBC News) Americans and their doctors are logging on to telehealth platforms and services at record numbers amid the coronavirus pandemic…many of them for the first time. Many of the virtual visits aren’t related to the virus, but rather a way to get medical care for chronic conditions or routine visits. It’s been a smooth transition for pediatric allergist Dr….
(KOAA/NBC News) Friday night was supposed to be prom night for Pueblo, Colorado high school senior Jacelynn Trujillo. It didn’t happen the way she thought it would, but it turned out even better thanks to a little help from her family. It started with a surprise ‘promposal’ from her 9-year-old brother, Tyson. Their mother, Erika, knew she didn’t want this…
(KXAN) A Texas police officer is dead and two other officers are in critical condition after a shooting Saturday night that San Marcos police are describing as an “ambush.” It began when officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. “The initial call was that he had hit his wife, that there was other endangered people possibly inside and that alcohol…
(NBC News) Congress is said to be close to a deal on funding more small business loans to help offset losses sustained due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A vote could come Monday on an additional $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program. The current bill would also provide billions in help for rural and minority-owned businesses. The latest stimulus bill…
(NBC News) — The birth of Ashley Hewitt’s second daughter was much different than her first. Carsyn June arrived early, in the midst of a pandemic, and no one but Ashley’s husband can visit. “It is disappointing, but I understand the importance from a medical standpoint that these restrictions are in place for a reason,” she says. Hospitals nationwide are…
(NBC) — Some of the biggest stars in show business will come together Saturday for “One World: Together At Home,” a global entertainment special to celebrate the heroic efforts of community health workers and the World Health Organization during the fight to end COVID-19. “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon will join his late night rivals Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen…
PONCA CITY, Okla. (KFOR/NBC News) — An Oklahoma woman accused of purposely coughing and sneezing on a police officer is now charged with terroristic hoax. Body cameras camptured the incident after Ponca City police officers were first called to Cecelia Flores’ home because she was allegedly trying to drive drunk. “There was an intoxicated female that was trying to get…
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP/NBC News) — A Massachusetts man has been charged with attempting to blow up a Jewish assisted living facility. The FBI found a homemade explosive device next to a tank of gasoline outside of the assisted living facility ‘Ruth’s House’ on April 2nd. Investigators also found the suspect’s blood on the side of a gas canister near…
(NBC News) As the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus outbreak, one Florida dog trainer says he’s received an abundance of phone calls over the last month regarding a sudden change in dog behavior. Many of Dale Buchanan’s Top Gun Dog Training clients have voiced concerns about excessive barking, chewing, and some aggressive behavior. With dog parks and several…
