LA Times owner turns focus to battling COVID-19 pandemic
Besides being the executive chairman of the LA Times, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has quite a background. He’s been a pancreatic transplant surgeon, a NASA scientist and has been intensely involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Besides being the executive chairman of the LA Times, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has quite a background. He’s been a pancreatic transplant surgeon, a NASA scientist and has been intensely involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Survey shows most Americans are working at home
Most of the nation's workforce is doing their jobs from home during the coronavirus outbreak and a majority of them want to make it a permanent move, according to a survey released Thursday.
Most of the nation's workforce is doing their jobs from home during the coronavirus outbreak and a majority of them want to make it a permanent move, according to a survey released Thursday.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger completed, creating new wireless giant
The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved the deal last year.
The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved the deal last year.
'Zoom-bombing': FBI warns some teleconferences, online classrooms vulnerable to hackers
Hackers have been intruding on Zoom teleconferences, according to the FBI.
Hackers have been intruding on Zoom teleconferences, according to the FBI.
Cellphone 'heat map' shows coronavirus' potential spread as spring break revelers went home
Heat maps that show cellphone location data in the U.S. paint a disturbing picture of the potential spread of coronavirus as the country grapples with lockdown measures and tries to stem the virus' tide.
Heat maps that show cellphone location data in the U.S. paint a disturbing picture of the potential spread of coronavirus as the country grapples with lockdown measures and tries to stem the virus' tide.
UF researchers designing low-cost, 'open source' ventilator made from hardware store items
A professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida is building an "open source" ventilator out of common items from hardware stores, in an effort to meet the desperately high demand internationally due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida is building an "open source" ventilator out of common items from hardware stores, in an effort to meet the desperately high demand internationally due to the coronavirus pandemic.
OC doctor invents device to monitor coronavirus symptoms
A Rancho Santa Margarita physician who helped develop a medical kit that can help doctors diagnose coronavirus said Wednesday he is hoping to accelerate federal approval of the invention to help patients and doctors during the pandemic.
A Rancho Santa Margarita physician who helped develop a medical kit that can help doctors diagnose coronavirus said Wednesday he is hoping to accelerate federal approval of the invention to help patients and doctors during the pandemic.
Internet providers offering help to low-income families
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
Three million children in the United States do not have home internet access, according to the Associated Press.
Siri can now respond to questions about COVID-19 symptoms on Apple devices
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Media companies to offer free internet to low-income families during coronavirus crisis
Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.
Comcast and Charter Communications will be offering free access to their respective internet networks for low-income families and others for a need to stay connected to information during this coronavirus crisis.
Disney sends 'Frozen 2' to streaming three months early for housebound families
The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.
The Walt Disney Co. will release “Frozen 2” on Disney Plus several months early to give families cooped up by the coronavirus a welcome distraction — and give its streaming service a boost.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Coronavirus: San Francisco Game Developers Conference canceled
The conference is still scheduled to take place from March 16 to 20.
The conference is still scheduled to take place from March 16 to 20.
Mom praised for parenting skills after making son do pushups in public bathroom in viral lesson on respect
A tough Texas mom is receiving messages of support from other mothers after a photo of her parenting skills in action went viral.
A tough Texas mom is receiving messages of support from other mothers after a photo of her parenting skills in action went viral.
City Council gives SpaceX final clearance to launch facility at Port of LA
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved lease terms for SpaceX to establish an aerospace research, design and manufacturing site on Terminal Island at the Port of Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved lease terms for SpaceX to establish an aerospace research, design and manufacturing site on Terminal Island at the Port of Los Angeles.
12-year-old boy drops off pit bull puppy at shelter to protect it from his abusive father
A young boy is being branded as brave for leaving a puppy at an animal shelter to save it from abuse.
A young boy is being branded as brave for leaving a puppy at an animal shelter to save it from abuse.
Virtual reality helping grieving people connect with lost loved ones
Virtual reality might seem less virtual and more reality as the technology continues to improve.
Virtual reality might seem less virtual and more reality as the technology continues to improve.
Larry Tesler, computer scientist who pioneered 'copy' and 'paste,' has died
"The inventor of cut/copy & paste, find & replace, and more was former Xerox researcher Larry Tesler. Your workday is easier thanks to his revolutionary ideas,” Xerox said in a tweet Wednesday.
"The inventor of cut/copy & paste, find & replace, and more was former Xerox researcher Larry Tesler. Your workday is easier thanks to his revolutionary ideas,” Xerox said in a tweet Wednesday.
Atlanta girl, 8, hosts Target-themed birthday party at local store, complete with uniforms
An 8-year-old girl celebrated her birthday at her favorite place: Target.
An 8-year-old girl celebrated her birthday at her favorite place: Target.
California couple who just adopted newborn girl showered with love on Southwest flight
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.