Women around the globe were taking action to mark International Women’s Day in their push to obtain equality. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Future of famed Dutch speed skating race in doubt
A Dutch meteorologist tells 60 Minutes why there is a less than a 10% chance the Elfstedentocht ever happens again. Source
Ted Cruz says he “briefly interacted” with person who has coronavirus
The Texas senator said he had a brief conversation and shared a handshake with an individual 10 days ago at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Source
Oil slips 20% as another coronavirus-fueled trading week to kick off
The dramatic losses follow a 10.1% drop for U.S. crude oil on Friday, which was its biggest loss in more than five years. Source
North Korea fires unidentified projectiles, South Korea military says
Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it has detected a series of launches made from a town in the North’s South Hamgyong province and is monitoring for more activity. Source
California Governor Gavin Newsom gives update on coronavirus outbreak
California Governor Gavin Newsom gave an update on the outbreak of coronavirus in the state and on the disease-stricken cruise ship off the coast of Oakland. Watch his remarks here. Source
Elfstedentocht: The outdoor skating race that brings the Netherlands to a standstill
Bill Whitaker reports on one of the Netherlands’ greatest traditions that may never happen again, the Elfstedentocht, a 125-mile skating marathon across frozen canals through 11 cities. Source
Is the U.S. ready for coronavirus?
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with medical staff at The Johns Hopkins Hospital about how they’re preparing for coronavirus, and leading disease and epidemic experts weigh in on the U.S. response. Source
NASA’s newest Mars rover to launch in July
NASA has officially named its newest Mars Rover as Perseverance, or Percy for short. Mark Strassmann has the details. Source
Elfstedentocht: The 125-mile Dutch skating Super Bowl
Bill Whitaker reports on one of the Netherlands’ greatest traditions that may never happen again, the Elfstedentocht, a 125-mile skating marathon across frozen canals through 11 cities. Source