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Earlier this week, work on The Batman was once again put on pause after Warner Bros. said a member of the production had tested positive for COVID-19. And in a subsequent report from Vanity Fair citing a “highly placed source,” it was later said the production member in question was star Robert Pattinson. In a new […]
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials, as well as investigators from the state attorney general’s office and additional agencies, raided both the Mt. Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center and Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Pennsylvania on Thursday. Per NBC News, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced in August that the Brighton nursing home was one […]
In an internal memo obtained by CBS News, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian informed his employees Thursday that 270 passengers have been added to their no-fly list over their refusal to abide by the company’s policy which requires everyone wear a face covering during flights. “The use of face masks remains a top priority for reducing the spread of the […]
Michael Bloomberg has pledged an enormous donation to four of the U.S.’s historically Black medical schools, in response to the impact COVID-19 has had on the Black community. The donation is also an effort to boost the health and wealth of these communities, The New York Times reports, with Bloomberg set to give $100 million […]
Dwayne Johnson shared on Instagram Wednesday that he tested positive for COVID-19, along with his wife Lauren and two children, Tiana and Jasmine. “I wish it was only me who tested positive, but it wasn’t, it was my entire family, so this one was a real kick in the gut,” Johnson said. “But I am happy to […]
In a new interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci—head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases—said that he is “not concerned” about political pressure when it comes to vaccine trials. The interview, published Tuesday, comes amid fears from many that Trump could prematurely push for a COVID-19 vaccine approval as part of an effort to make himself […]
The Trump administration announced an order Tuesday that will temporarily ban residential evictions for tens of millions of Americans. According to NPR, the moratorium gives the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the authority to prohibit evictions through the end of 2020. The move was made in response to the increasing concern over mass homelessness, as many […]
The University of California is now prohibited from accepting standardized testing scores from prospective students. According to CNN, a state court issued a preliminary injunction this week that prevents schools within the UC system from using SAT and ACT results as criteria for admissions and/or scholarships. The ruling was deemed a victory for students with […]
The New Mutants has earned $7 million at the weekend box office during its debut weekend. The Marvel film did exceptionally well, given that only 62 percent of the nation’s theaters are open with auditorium capacity limited to 25 to 50 percent, Deadline reports. The movie brought in 66 percent men and 34 percent women, with 61 percent […]
Berlin authorities cracked down on a massive protest Saturday, claiming participants had failed to comply with the city’s coronavirus rules. Which wasn’t too surprising, considering the demonstration was against those very restrictions. According to the New York Times, Berlin officials estimate about 18,000 gathered in the capital calling for an end to the months-long COVID-19 lockdown. Officers say they were […]
