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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on graduation season in America. This sparked Saturday Night Live to play with that reality for this week’s cold opener. The cast started this week’s episode by putting together a mock virtual high school graduation. Although the class requested several other celebrities, President Trump—played by Alec Baldwin—was chosen […]
Another day, another WTF moment from the anti-lockdown demonstrations. As reported by TMZ on Saturday, about a dozen protesters were spotted inside a Subway sandwich shop chowing down and browsing the menu, all the while holding firearms. The bizarre scene was captured by News & Observer photojournalist Travis Long at a Subway location in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. But it […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is set to enter a “modified quarantine.” The health expert told CNN on Saturday he decided to make the move after having “low-risk” contact with a White House staffer who tested positive for coronavirus. Fauci explained he wouldn’t undergo a full quarantine because he was […]
Guy Fieri is attempting to keep restaurant workers afloat during this global pandemic, by any means necessary. The world-famous TV personality and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation have teamed up to send up to $500 in grant money to up to 40,000 restaurant workers across the country with their newly created Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. Fieri […]
Former President Barack Obama has some thoughts on how Donald Trump’s administration has responded to the coronavirus pandemic. As CNN reports, Obama called the administration’s response “an absolute chaotic disaster,” echoing the sentiments many of us have been feeling these past few months. His comments were made during a private call on Friday, and they have been confirmed by three […]
Singapore has come up with a unique way to get citizens to adhere to social distancing regulations. Reuters reported on Friday that authorities in Singapore are using a robot dog to enforce coronavirus guidelines. The remote-controlled, four-legged machine was built by Boston Dynamics and first deployed last week as part of a two-week trial. “Let’s keep Singapore healthy,” the yellow and […]
Last month, Carnival Cruise Line announced it would resume their cruises by August. While that might sound a little premature due to the coronavirus pandemic, especially considering how the Diamond Princess became an early hot spot for the virus, TMZ reports that Carnival Cruise Line has received a massive influx of bookings since it announced the […]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that 73 children in the state have contracted a rare inflammatory illness that is possibly linked to COVID-19. The governor also confirmed a 5-year-old from New York City died Thursday from the condition, which doctors call “pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome.” According to NBC News, nearly 100 kids have been diagnosed […]
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has laid out the league’s strategy of resuming the season amid the coronavirus pandemic. But he reportedly told players that a return-to-play decision may not be made until June. According to ESPN, Silver discussed the options during a National Basketball Players Association teleconference Friday, nearly two months after the NBA suspended its season over COVID-19 concerns. The […]
Roy Horn, of illusionist duo Siegfried & Roy, died Friday of complications from coronavirus. He was 75. Horn’s publicist confirmed the news to the Review-Journal, about a week after the Las Vegas legend confirmed he had contracted the disease. “Today, the world has lost one of the greats of magic, but I have lost my best friend,” […]
