The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. A 13-year-old boy in California died while isolating himself with Covid-19 symptoms after a test for the disease came back negative, his family said. Claremont’s Maxx Cheng fell ill on …
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High school teacher Brittany Myers participates in a protest Thursday in front of the Hillsborough County School District Office in Tampa, Florida. Octavio Jones / Getty Images Florida educators have filed a lawsuit to overturn the state’s emergency order for schools to open for in-person instruction next month. Florida Education …
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Strange behavior in the South Atlantic magnetic field dates back to 11 million years ago, and is unlikely to be related to an impending reversal of Earth’s magnetic field, the researchers have found. Earth’s magnetic poles, which serve as the basis for our navigation, are actively moving. The magnetic field …
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is on his way to Savannah, Georgia today, he said, speaking from John F. Kennedy International Airport. She will meet with the Mayor and his team to share what New York did, help them with testing and tracing programs, and transport thousands of items of …
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Covid-19 survivors are discovering the long-term effects of the disease. Walks wanting to climb Mount Everest. Mental confusion and problems with short-term memory make it difficult to read, write, and speak. Chronic fatigue, dyspnea, and muscle pain turn simple daily tasks into difficult tasks. Returning to work is out of …
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