AI leaders warn the technology poses ‘risk of extinction’ like pandemics and nuclear war Wednesday, May 31 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of business leaders and public figures sounded a sobering alarm on Tuesday over what they described as the threat of mass extinction posed by artificial intelligence.Among the 350 signatories of the public statement are Sam Altman, the chief executive of... Read More.
New report suggests COVID pandemic’s origins linked to raccoon dogs at Wuhan market Friday, March 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new report suggests the virus that causes COVID-19 may be linked to raccoon dogs that were illegally being sold at a wet seafood market in China.First reported in The Atlantic, a team of scientists from around the world announced Thursday... Read More.
Mom who nearly died of COVID-19 while pregnant reflects on third anniversary of pandemic’s start Friday, March 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When Cierra Chubb looks at her phone, she said she'll often see texts throughout the day from her husband with messages like, "I'm so glad you're here."That's because at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Chubb's family did not think the... Read More.
Families reflect on the pandemic’s long-term impact on students’ learning Monday, September 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- It's the first day of fourth grade for Yara Valerio. As her mother, Emma Mercado, packs her lunch in the kitchen, Yara is finishing up her remaining summer school homework in their New York City apartment.In a few minutes, they will... Read More.
Climate change may make pandemics like COVID-19 much more common Sunday, September 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The likelihood of an extreme epidemic, or one similar to COVID-19, will increase threefold in the coming decades, according to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The researchers used data from epidemics from the past 400... Read More.
Pandemic’s impact on youth mental health ‘devastating’: Surgeon General Thursday, February 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy told lawmakers on Tuesday that the pandemic has had a "devastating" impact on the mental health of America's young people."I'm deeply concerned as a parent and as a doctor that the obstacles this generation of young people... Read More.
Summer travel expected to surge as Americans take first trips since pandemic’s start Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As vaccination numbers continue to rise, Americans are expected to travel this summer -- taking their first big trip since the start of the pandemic."I think folks are really eager to make their first trip back, they've been vaccinated and feel... Read More.
Dr. Fauci reflects on the pandemic’s one-year mark and how to get back to ‘normality’ Thursday, March 11 by ABC NewsBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci told ABC News' Good Morning America Thursday that the "answer to get us back to normality" is a blend of vaccinations and a "gradual" easing of... Read More.
Report shows pandemic’s ‘devastating’ impact on NYC arts, entertainment industry Saturday, February 27 by ABC NewsBy MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- A new report demonstrates the "devastating" impact of the coronavirus pandemic on New York City's arts and entertainment sector, as many venues, including Broadway theaters, have remained shuttered for nearly a year.One year... Read More.
Pandemic’s mental health burden heaviest among young adults Sunday, February 21 by ABC NewsBY: DANI ALKHOURI, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — The pandemic has closed schools, offices, sports arenas and limited social interaction for millions of people -- perhaps an even bigger struggle for young people more used to being active. In a recent survey conducted by... Read More.
