If you want to get a test for the novel coronavirus, you’re in good company. “One of my sisters called me yesterday [and said], ‘I have to have my daughter tested for coronavirus,’” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a press briefing Wednesday. The governor’s niece had a fever and flu-like symptoms. Yet he told his
Continue Reading...Italy charges more than 40,000 people with violating lockdown
Italian authorities have pressed charges against more than 40,000 people for violating the lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus, according to figures from the interior ministry. While millions of Italians have been staying at home since 9 March, when the prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, imposed a national quarantine, a minority of the population have violated
Continue Reading...Kenny Rogers Dead: County MusicLegend, 81, Dies Peacefully At Home
Country music legend Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81, his family confirmed on March 21. He was surrounded by loved ones as he passed at home. Kenny Roger, 81, is dead from natural causes. His family released the following statement via the singer’s Twitter page to confirm the news on March 21,
Continue Reading...Preparing for Coronavirus: Dos and Don’ts
With cases in 42 states and the District of Columbia, coronavirus (and COVID-19, the disease it causes) is spreading rapidly in the United States. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself right now: Dos and Don’ts for Everyone DO wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, several times a day. Use soap
Continue Reading...Coronavirus Now in All 50 States
News about the coronavirus outbreak that started in Wuhan, China, is changing rapidly. The respiratory infection, named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), is closely related to SARS and MERS. The majority of cases are no longer in China, and the disease has been diagnosed in more than 100 other countries, including the United
Continue Reading...Disney Onward: Pixar smash CHANGED in this country in horrifying censorship move
DISNEY ONWARD is the brand new Pixar animation set to explode onto screens this month, but one important moment for the gay community was censored in one particular country. Onward is the latest Disney and Pixar collaboration film dubbed “Frozen for boys”, and looks set to blow up on the big screen. But while fans
Continue Reading...The Batman: ‘HOLY S***’ Fans in MELTDOWN as Matt Reeves reveals epic batmobile
THE BATMAN fans were thrilled when the film’s director Matt Reeves suddenly revealed first look pictures of the new batmobile car on his official Twitter page. DC Comics character Batman has undergone several reboots over the years, and the latest sees Matt Reeves take the helm. It was confirmed Twilight star Robert Pattinson would be
Continue Reading...Escape from Pretoria release date, cast, trailer, plot: When is Escape from Pretoria out?
ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA is the new movie starring Daniel Radcliffe – here is everything there is to know about the film. Escape from Pretoria sees Daniel Radcliffe in a very different role from his work in the Harry Potter franchise. Radcliffe is playing a real-life person, Tim Jenkin, in a thrilling story based on a
Continue Reading...When Life Gives You Lemons…
There’s a local fable in the French Riviera that when Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden, Eve took a lemon with her and buried in the spot that would become Menton. Whether or not you believe the myth, citrus fruit is at the heart of this French seaside town, leaving it
Continue Reading...Can the U.S. Public Health System Handle Millions With COVID-19?
To understand the surge of patients that would hit U.S. hospitals if COVID-19 begins to spread more widely here, consider these numbers: 38 million people could need medical care; 1 million to 10 million people might need to be hospitalized; and between 200,000 and 2.9 million people might need to stay in an intensive care
Continue Reading...The Conners Killed a Roseanne Character Off Screen
The Conners said goodbye to another Roseanne character, again off camera. Warning, spoilers follow for the Tuesday, Feb. 18 episode of the ABC sitcom. In “Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns,” Dan (John Goodman) learned his father, Ed (Ned Beatty), had passed away. He read about it in the local paper’s obituary page. The character, who had
Continue Reading...At the Heard Museum Hoop Dancing Competition, Indigenous Beauty and Skill Were on Full Display
Hoop dancing is one of the many traditions indigenous people are still carrying on today. Originally a healing dance, the art form is now performed at powwows and other cultural events as a form of showmanship. Once a year, it also turns into a competitive sport: This past weekend, the 31st annual World Championship Hoop
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