Coronavirus spreading graph comparison between countries
Hot Topics
From today:
Covid-19, Texas, trying, Johnson, Covid-19 relief bill, this week, Analysis, President Joe, mask mandate, business owners are
Articles in topic presence
Lawrence Ferlinghetti was the hive and the honey
In every ecosystem there are keystone species, species that act as ecotones, binding communities together, their very presence allowing other species to thrive. In coral reefs, the keystones are coral, which grow into the branching walls and webs upon which and around which multitudes of fish, large and small can flourish. In Northern California, where I live, the keystone species world are live oak trees, coyotes, lizards and eelgrass in the bay.
[ cnn.com ]Beloved canine moves on after helping hospital staff through a year of the pandemic
Staff members at a Denver hospital have said a sad goodbye to Wynn, their canine companion for nearly two years and a presence during the Covid-19 pandemic that proved especially helpful.
[ cnn.com ]US steps up challenges to Chinese-claimed islands in South China Sea
A US Navy warship sailed by islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the second such sailing in as many weeks, as the Biden administration steps up the US' military presence in the disputed waters.
[ cnn.com ]What the Super Bowl and America have in common
Maybe it was the ICU nurse manager Suzie Dorner conducting the coin flip during a pandemic that is still killing thousands of Americans every day -- nearly half a million deaths in less than a year -- that made it clear how much the Super Bowl is America and America is the Super Bowl. Or maybe it was the presence of Sarah Thomas, the first woman to officiate in the country's most-watched annual sporting event during a game that was heavily affected by penalties (called mostly against one team) throughout the first half. Or maybe it was the continued, noticeable absence of Colin Kaepernick -- except for his image in a historical account of what it took for Black quarterbacks to break through in the NFL.
[ cnn.com ]Analysis: A nation on edge braces for the transfer of power
The nation is entering inauguration week with an unnerving police and military presence guarding the vestiges of democracy -- with Americans holding their breath as federal officials warn about threats of violence and potential unrest that have clouded preparations for the ceremonies that will usher President-elect Joe Biden into the White House and send President Donald Trump back to private life.
[ cnn.com ]At a subdued CES, computers provide excitement
In a most unusual time, CES was diminished this year, with lots of companies including Google and Amazon not having a substantial presence and presenters mourning the lack of face-to-face contact. But one category was still on fire with new product announcements: Computers.
[ cnn.com ]20,000 National Guard troops expected in Washington for Biden's inauguration
The US Secret Service on Wednesday officially took charge of security for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration as authorities warn of new threats across the country and unfold a massive security presence in Washington, DC, after last week's violence at the US Capitol.
[ cnn.com ]Trump remains largely invisible after Kushner squashes attempts at building fringe social media presence
On the day he will be impeached for a history-making second time, President Donald Trump lacks a comprehensive legal strategy, has nothing on his public schedule and is without his preferred social media methods of responding -- in part because his son-in-law put a stop to efforts establishing his presence on fringe platforms after he was banned from Twitter.
[ cnn.com ]Opinion: The Trump appointee Biden needs to get rid of on day one
Among the latest flurry of hair-raising Donald Trump appointees President-elect Joe Biden should replace as soon as possible, the name of Darren J. Beattie may not raise alarms quite like recently-installed Voice of America director Robert R. Reilly, author of controversial books like "Making Gay Okay: How Rationalizing Homosexual Behavior Is Changing Everything" and "The Closing of the Muslim Mind: How Intellectual Suicide Created the Modern Islamist Crisis." But Beattie's presence at a federally funded entity could undermine US democracy and pose nefarious consequences.
[ cnn.com ]A filter made for astronaut urine could soon be providing drinking water on Earth
Last month marked 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station (ISS). Scientific research to improve life aboard the ISS has led to countless developments in space technology, but it has also brought benefits to people on Earth.
[ cnn.com ]Why the video game boom is here to stay
In a year when industries that require the physical presence of their customers are on the ropes -- from airlines and theme parks to brick-and-mortar retailers -- those that don't require in-person participation are thriving.
[ cnn.com ]Wendy's is placing a much bigger bet on India
US fast food chain Wendy's is ramping up its presence in India, saying it plans to have 400 cloud kitchens and traditional restaurants across the country in the next decade.
[ cnn.com ]Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack will step down after 36 years
Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack is stepping down after 36 years, a tenure in which he transformed his family's small business into a national presence, took the company public and enacted a strong stance on the US gun debate.
[ cnn.com ]Trump administration installs advocate for quick Afghanistan withdrawal at Pentagon
An ardent opponent of the US military's presence in Afghanistan who once called for the use of lethal force against illegal immigrants and has made a litany of racist comments has been made a senior adviser at the Pentagon.
[ cnn.com ]Alex Trebek's life in pictures
Alex Trebek, the genial "Jeopardy!" host with all the answers and a reassuring presence in the TV game-show landscape for five decades, has died. He was 80.
[ cnn.com ]Alex Trebek, long-running 'Jeopardy' host, dead at 80
Alex Trebek, the genial "Jeopardy!" host with all the answers and a reassuring presence in the TV game-show landscape for five decades, has died. He was 80 years old.
[ cnn.com ]Some Cottonelle flushable wipes have been recalled for possible bacterial contamination
Kimberly-Clark is recalling some of its Cottonelle Flushable Wipes products due to the possible presence of bacteria that can lead to infection in some individuals.
[ cnn.com ]NASA astronaut, Russian cosmonauts prepare for launch to space station
Just a few weeks ahead of the 20th anniversary of a continuous human presence in space, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov are scheduled to launch for a stay on the International Space Station.
[ cnn.com ]NASA astronaut Kate Rubins is ready for a 2nd 'bucket list' trip to the space station
Just a few weeks ahead of the 20th anniversary of a continuous human presence in space, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov are scheduled to launch for a stay on the International Space Station.
[ cnn.com ]Malaysia detains Chinese vessels for trespassing in territorial waters
Maritime authorities in Malaysia said they stopped six Chinese fishing vessels in Malaysian territorial waters Saturday, as Beijing increases its presence throughout the South China Sea.
[ cnn.com ]