The United States marked a moderate July 4 party with social distancing and crowd restrictions that prevent typical gatherings and fireworks amid a surge in coronavirus infections in the southern and western states. Racial justice protests were also planned in the U.S. capital on Saturday, where President Donald Trump is …

According to a new study, a Neanderthals transmitted a stretch of DNA linked to Covid-19 60,000 years ago. Scientists do not yet know why this particular segment increases the risk of severe coronavirus disease. But the new findings, which were published online Friday and have yet to be published in …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 4, 2020) – After three consecutive years of near disappointment, Scott Dixon finally closed the deal at the GMR Grand Prix. Dixon benefited from a timely precautionary period near the race midpoint and then walked away to dominate the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Saturday on the 14-lap, …

Amber Heard, the ex-wife of actor Johnny Depp, can see him testify in a defamation case on allegations of domestic abuse, a court ruled. Depp is suing Sun editor News Group Newspapers (NGN) and its executive editor Dan Wootton over a 2018 article that described Depp as a “handcuff puncher.” …

(Newser) – Florida reported a record number of coronavirus cases on Saturday, the latest sign that the virus is emerging in many parts of the U.S., making the July 4 celebrations pale, the AP reports. Officials and health authorities have warned people to take precautions or simply stay home on …