26 articles from SATURDAY 22.2.2020
Monstrous building next to highway in NJ is first of its kind in North America
Under the artificial sun, the snow never melts away in a climate-controlled winter wonderland. The wind never blows, keeping away any concerns of biting winds at Big SNOW American Dream, North America's first indoor ski park.The park opened in East Rutherford, New Jersey, during December, and holds inside its walls 4 acres of skiable area with a 160-foot vertical drop. The graduated degree of...
The coronavirus may run rampant in some countries least prepared to deal with it. If that happens experts say the virus could become endemic.
COVID-19 has been found in 30 countries, and as it continues to spread, experts told Business Insider many countries lack the capacity to contain...
Pilot in Kobe Bryant crash previously violated weather-related FAA rules
Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the helicopter that crashed into a California hillside, killing retired NBA star Kobe Bryant, himself, and seven others, was disciplined for violating weather-related flight rules in 2015, according to records from the Federal Aviation Administration obtained by the Los Angeles Times. FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020, file photo, firefighters work the scene of a helicopter...
Ban on heavy fuel oil full of holes, environmental groups say
The World Wildlife Fund has criticised the ban, which allows Arctic nations to exempt their own ships for up to five...
Snow levels to drop as storm pummels Northwest this weekend
Following a drier stretch in the Northwest, another storm is poised to bring rain and snow to the region before the end of the month.After spotty wet weather started off the weekend, a more potent storm tracked into the region Saturday night.After midnight, the storm spread wet weather into the western parts of Washington, before expanding south and east through Sunday morning.Areas west of the...
What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and when should you call a doctor?Find all our coronavirus coverage hereHow to protect yourself from infectionIt is caused by a member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before. Like other coronaviruses, it has come from animals. Many of those initially infected either worked or frequently...
Pluto was discovered 90 years ago this week. Controversy about its identity rages on.
This week marked the 90th anniversary of Pluto's discovery. "In my view, Pluto is a planet," NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine has...
Trump was reportedly 'furious' after officials flew Americans with the coronavirus back to the US from a quarantined cruise ship in Japan without telling him
The US flew back 14 patients from the Diamond Princess in Japan, keeping them isolated from uninfected passengers. Trump reportedly wasn't...
One key indicator will tell us when the coronavirus outbreak is winding down — but we're not seeing it yet
The continued spread of the deadly coronavirus in China prompts an obvious question: When will this...
A day-by-day breakdown of coronavirus symptoms shows how the disease, COVID-19, goes from bad to worse
The first symptom is typically a fever. By day five, patients may have difficulty breathing. By day 10, some are admitted to the...