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Some of the last tourists to visit the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando, Fla., in March before the coronavirus crisis shut the resort down. Plans are in place for Universal and other parks to reopen.

Florida Theme Parks Getting Ready To Reopen With Anti-Coronavirus Measures

Legoland and Universal have local approval for their plans, which involve taking temperatures and encouraging face masks. Disney World and SeaWorld haven't presented their plans yet.

This Bornean horseshoe bat and other bat species can harbor coronaviruses. The nonprofit group EcoHealth Alliance had U.S. government funding for an ongoing research project in China on bats and coronaviruses — until the money was cut on April 24.

77 Nobel Laureates Denounce Trump Officials For Pulling Coronavirus Research Grant

In a letter sent to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, these U.S. scientists said they were "gravely concerned" about the abrupt termination of a federal grant to EcoHealth Alliance.

Six Flags is preparing to reopen its Frontier City theme park in Oklahoma City on June 5, requiring visitors and staff to wear face masks.

Six Flags Will Reopen Its First Park On June 5, Requiring Masks And Health Checks

Six Flags says it will use thermal imaging to screen temperatures of guests and employees before they can enter.

Hoping to draw tourists to Cyprus this summer, officials cite the "open-air lifestyle, abundance of personal space" and clean air. Here, rows of beach umbrellas await visitors on a nearly empty stretch of Nissi beach at the seaside resort of Ayia Napa earlier this month.

To Lure Back Tourists, Cyprus Says It Will Cover Costs If They Contract Coronavirus

Cyprus "is committed to taking care of all travelers who test positive during their stay, as well as their families and close contacts," the government says.

Fred Willard, Scene Stealer Extraordinaire, Dies At 86

The actor best known for roles in mockumentaries such as Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman died Friday, according to his daughter. The daytime Emmy winner had a knack for improvisation.

Parkview Early Learning Center in Spokane, Wash., has been operating at one-third capacity under pandemic guidelines. Co-owner Luc Jasmin III says it has been tough to turn away parents, many of whom are essential workers.

'Barely Holding It Together': Stresses Of An Early Child Care Center That Stayed Open

A center in Spokane, Wash., has been operating at one-third capacity under pandemic guidelines. Co-owner Luc Jasmin III says it has been tough to turn away parents, many of whom are essential workers.

Firefighters battle the Ferguson fire on Sunday in Jerseydale, California.

Wildfire Closes Parts Of Yosemite As Firefighters Try To Contain Blaze

Park areas that are temporarily closing include Yosemite Valley, where visitors can see rock formations like Half Dome, and Mariposa Grove, an area containing more than 500 mature giant sequoia trees.

Netflix Falls Short On Subscriber Target, Scares Investors

The streaming service and production house fell short of its second-quarter target by more than a million subscribers, even as it posted better-than-expected earnings for the period.

Elon Musk said that "the fault is mine and mine alone," as he apologized to a British diver who had criticized Musk's offer of help in rescuing 12 boys and their soccer coach in northern Thailand. Musk had called him a "pedo," or pedophile.

Elon Musk Apologizes To Diver In Cave Rescue For Words 'Spoken In Anger'

The tech entrepreneur apologized after tweeting a personal attack on Vern Unsworth — the diver who used a vulgar comment to dismiss Musk's offer of help in the Thai cave rescue.

Yemeni pro-government forces gather at the south of Hodeida airport, in Yemen. Yemen's rebel chief urged his forces to fight on against pro-government troops pressing a Saudi-backed offensive to retake the key aid hub of Hodeida, as the United Nations called for the Red Sea port to be kept open.

U.N. Reportedly In Talks To Take Over Major Port In Yemen

The report comes after U.N. special envoy Martin Griffiths arrived in Sana'a on Saturday to attempt to broker a cease-fire between the Houthi rebel group and the Saudi-led coalition.

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