Coronavirus Special Update

The pandemic has lasted much longer than many of us expected and doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. That's why it's important to take advantage of helpful tools that make it easier to stay safe. Fortunately, a new Google Maps feature is being introduced that helps you track COVID hotspots to know which areas to avoid.

As the pandemic continues to rage, some stories have the potential to prove more harmful than others. Right now, a story is trending that claims people who refuse the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine will suffer financial penalties at the hands of credit card companies. Is such a thing even possible? Here's why you shouldn't rush to believe everything you read.

Despite lockdown restrictions, state and local authorities have been relatively lax about enforcing mandates like stay-at-home orders and mask-wearing. But if you receive a message out of the blue that says you've been fined by the government for leaving your home, don't panic. It's a scam — and a really flimsy one at that. Here's why.

Protective N95 masks are in critically short supply these days. But that may be coming to an end thanks to a radical new mask designed by engineers at MIT. It uses less of the precious N95 material than current designs, which means there will be plenty to go around once production ramps up. Plus, it's completely reusable.

Jeff Bezos has amassed an astounding amount of wealth. Nearly $200 billion as of recent estimates. But how can you even fathom how much that is? Well, this video puts it into perspective with some interesting figures.

Guinness World Records includes some pretty strange achievements. But one man took strange to a whole new level by building a trash can that can travel at highway speeds. Imagine having this monstrosity pass you on the freeway.