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As more and more Americans struggle to make ends meet in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of people have turned to shoplifting to address their need for bare necessities, like food and baby items, the Washington Post reports. “We’re seeing an increase in low-impact crimes,” Jeff Zisner, chief executive of workplace security firm Aegis, said. […]
Taylor Swift is spreading comfort and joy during this particularly difficult year. According to TMZ, the singer-songwriter has made a hefty donation to two mothers who are struggling due to the global health crisis. The recipients, Nashville resident Nikki Cornwell and Michigan resident Shelbie Selewski, each received $13,000 from Swift, who heard about their struggles in a […]
In an effort to help people meet travel restriction requirements, American Airlines will begin offering travelers at-home COVID-19 tests. The new initiative, which starts Wednesday, is a partnership with LetsGetChecked, an at-home testing company. The airline will be the first to offer at-home testing for its domestic flights. The tests will cost $129, and travelers […]
A woman died from COVID-19 just weeks after giving birth. CNN reports that Erika Becerra was eight months pregnant when she tested positive for the virus. Because she was sick, she was induced and gave birth to a healthy baby boy in Detroit on Nov. 15. Becerra was intubated following the delivery because she couldn’t […]
Though he didn’t mention him by name, on Monday an activist in Staten Island clearly referenced Pete Davidson by repeatedly mentioning the borough’s “King” during a press conference over a local bar co-owner, Danny Presti, who was arrested/released after allegedly reopening a bar in violation of state-mandated COVID-19 protocols, and for also allegedly hitting a deputy with his car. […]
In a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Christopher Nolan gave his thoughts on the recent announcement that Warner Bros. would be simultaneously releasing their entire 2021 slate in both theaters and on the HBO Max streaming platform. If you missed this massive (but maybe expected?) shock to the theater industry, then peep this very brief explainer we wrote […]
With Americans making up about 20 percent of the global COVID-19 death toll, there’s no question that the U.S. government failed in its response to the pandemic. Now the Trump administration appears to be taking yet another L as the country gears up to roll out new vaccines. According to a new report from the New […]
The general manager of a Staten Island bar has been arrested after violating COVID-19 health orders, allegedly reopening the bar, and hitting a sheriff’s deputy with his car. NBC New York reports that deputies tried to apprehend 34-year-old Danny Presti after midnight on Sunday after witnessing customers access Mac’s Public House through a neighboring empty […]
Wu-Tang told us that cash rules everything. Yet, this is becoming more evident as it’s likely that vaccinating bank employees for the coronavirus will take priority over high-risk communities. Per MarketWatch, the American Bankers Association—which represents community banks—asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention if it could “designate a narrow slice of the financial services” for […]
Unfortunately for so many, working during a global pandemic is a bit of a rollercoaster. That’s especially true for those working in the service industry, whose jobs are increasingly threatened by the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country. With a new stay-at-home order going into effect in Southern California, Disneyland is furloughing 350 […]
