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A 100-page plan that was put together by the federal government warned that the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could impact the country for up top 18 months, the New York Times reported. The plan, which said the coronavirus could hit the population in “multiple waves,” also explored options the federal government has in terms of fighting […]
In an effort to contain the deadly coronavirus, the Philadelphia Police Department will postpone arrests for low-level criminal offenses beginning Tuesday. The department announced the decision in an internal memo that outlined new protocols intended to limit officers’ exposure to COVID-19. The changes come just a day after the city decided to close its courts until at least April 1 — a decision that sparked […]
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, Tekashi 6ix9ine has legal problems. TMZ reports that the rapper’s newest headache in that department comes after a discount clothing retailer, Fashion Nova, drafted a lawsuit against him because he didn’t promote their company. Obviously they allege that he agreed to do that, but he wasn’t able […]
Idris Elba is asking the public to stop spreading conspiracy theories about the coronavirus. A day after revealing he tested positive for the deadly disease, the 47-year-old English actor posted videos condemning some of the coronavirus myths he’s read online—specifically, the “stupid” claims that black people cannot be infected. “Thank you to everyone that’s shown a lot of support … Something that’s […]
Donald Trump is facing mounting backlash over the way he and his administration have handled the coronavirus pandemic. The president has been accused of downplaying the severity of the deadly disease, as well as refusing to take responsibility for the government’s incompetent response. Among the the biggest criticisms Trump has faced in recent weeks stems from the 2018 […]
With the return of Scottie Pippen’s OG Nike Air More Uptempo colorway expected later this year, it looks like Nike’s getting a jump on the oft-retroed model with the return of its USA-themed “Olympic” style. Originally released in 1996 and again in 2012 and 2016, respectively, the “Olympic” Air More Uptempo was worn by Pippen and […]
CureVac, a German biotech company that also has a branch in Boston, is working on a vaccine to COVID-19 and hopes to have it ready “perhaps before autumn.” Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, mentioned the company during an update on the coronavirus pandemic and provided the “autumn” projection for a vaccine. She […]
TMZ reports Floyd Mayweather‘s uncle Roger has passed away at the age of 58. In 2000, Roger started training Floyd for over a decade after retiring from the sport of boxing in 1999. In a 2015 interview, Floyd spoke candidly about how his uncle’s near two-decade career contributed to his deteriorating physical health. “My uncle Roger Mayweather has lost […]
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday that he’s considering issuing a “shelter in place” order for all New York City residents, as the spread of coronavirus continues to grow, The Hill reports. His decision will reportedly be made in the next 48 hours. “We’re absolutely considering that,” de Blasio told CNN’s New Day when asked about the […]
After lying dormant for nearly a decade, Jay Electronica has remerged with his debut album, A Written Testimony. Along with releasing the highly anticipated project, Electronica has jumped onto social media to engage with fans and combat pundits. This led to an awkward exchange with Hot 97 personality Peter Rosenberg. Jay Electronica’s music is layered with mystified biblical/holy […]
