Merkel warns of possible EU summit failure

European Union leaders may not reach a deal on a coronavirus stimulus plan on Sunday (July 19), German Chancellor Angela Merkel said as marathon negotiations ran into a third day. Francis Maguire reports.

Can Pregnancy Spread The Coronavirus To Fetuses?

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? It’s possible, but it seems to be relatively rare and scientists think they know why that is. Many viruses can cross the placenta and infect a fetus in the womb, reports Huffpost. Researchers in Italy studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found COVID in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.

Ocean Viking: 180 migrants begin disembarking rescue ship in Sicily

After over a week at sea, the first individuals began disembarking the Ocean Viking aid vessel at a Sicilian port late on Monday night.View on euronews

Stranded Ocean Viking migrants to arrive in Sicily port on Monday

Most of them have been at sea for more than a week.View on euronews

Paralympian Angela Madsen found dead while trying to row from California to Hawaii

CNN reports three-time Paralympian and six-time Guinness World Record holder Angela Madsen died earlier this week. The 60-year-old passed while attempting a solo row from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Madsen had been alone at sea for 60 days. The US Coast Guard discovered her body late Monday night, several hours after she last made contact with anyone. A paraplegic, Madsen was a beloved advocate for both LGBTQ and disability rights. Madsen served as a Marine in her 20s when she injured her back.