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Rainbow 6 Siege Invitational to Take Place in Paris Despite COVID-19 Concerns
LiteralGrill
Despite concerns with COVID-19 the Rainbow 6 Seige invitational is set to take place in 2021. The event has been moved from Montreal where it has traditionally been held and is set to begin on February 9th in Paris, France. The event is set to feature 20 twenty teams from across four regions and will be the first cross-regional competition since 2020. Due to COVID-19's massive effects on the ... ...more
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Larry King in hospital with COVID-19
Olivia Krueger
According to US media, Larry King - 87 - is being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles for the coronavirus. A source close to the family said that he has been in the hospital for over a week. The last several years, King has run into many health difficulties the past couple of years; including heart attacks, diabetes, angina, and lung cancer. Larry King became popular in the ... ...more
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Charley Pride dies at 86 from the coronavirus
Olivia Krueger
The first black country star, Charlie Pride, has died due to complications from COVID-19. He passed away Saturday, December 15th, at the age of 86 in hospice care with his wife, Rozene, by his side. Pride had recently been admitted to the ICU at a local hospital and this weekend things took a turn for the worst according to sources.Pride smashed into the country music scene in the late '50s ... ...more
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Pfizer-BioNTech send out first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine
Olivia Krueger
On Sunday, December 14th, Pfizer-BioNTech shipped out its first truck carrying the coronavirus vaccine from Portage, Michigan. The first wave of deliveries is set to supply 150 primary locations, the second shipment is set to be delivered to 450 locations. The shipment is being sent to frontline workers in critical areas throughout all 50 states, they plan on the shipment arriving by Monday. ... ...more
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Could Americans receive $1,500 for getting the coronavirus vaccine?
Olivia Krueger
Former presidential candidate, John Delaney, has proposed the idea of giving Americans a $1,500 stimulus check if they get the coronavirus vaccine. He believes paying US citizens will be an incentive for skeptics to get the vaccine when it is released and hopefully push the country into a state of normalcy. "The faster we get 75% of this country vaccinated, the faster we end COVID and the ... ...more
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Bad Bunny Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus, Canceling AMA Performance
Entertainment Buzz
A huge performance of “Dákiti” by Benny Blanco with Jhay Cortez at the American Music Awards last night was forced to be removed off the performance list without an explanation. It was announced today that the reason was the singer and rapper Bad Bunny has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing him to tune in to the live show virtually to present an award.It was unclear the reason for the ... ...more
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Donald Trump Jr. Tested Positive For Covid-19
Nada Alturki
It was reported on Friday that Donald Trump Jr., son of current US President Donald Trump, has tested positive for coronavirus. "Don tested positive at the start of the week and has been quarantining out at his cabin since the result," said a spokesperson to CNN. "He's been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines," he said. The news comes ... ...more
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This Is what Experts Are Saying About The Safety Of Going Home For Thanksgiving this Year
Nada Alturki
In light of the rise in cases after the Canadian thanksgiving took place in October, experts hav been cautioning against large gatherings this thanksgiving in the United States. Since the brisk autumn weather is forcing people to gather inside rather than outdoors more safely during the warmer weather, this is creating a more dangerous situation for people to be around at home. The virus is ... ...more
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After Protests Related To COVID-19 Restrictions, 278 Detained In Poland By Police
Nada Alturki
Protesters have been detained by Warsaw police while protesting coronavirus restrictions that have been implemented on the city to prevent the virus' spread. The city's police department have arrested 278 protesters on Saturday and claimed that they were acting violently, throwing stones, firecrackers, and glass, according to Reuters.The protest acted as a breach in Covid restrictions, which ... ...more
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Japanese Researchers Have Proven That Masks Prevent Coronavirus But Not Fully
Nada Alturki
While Japanese research has shown that masks shield others from catching the coronavirus, it seems to not fully eliminate the risk of catching the virus from others. This was tested by the University of Tokyo, where they built a model of a mannequin with a mask facing another without a mask. The first mannequin discharged coronavirus particles into the space in order to test whether they would ... ...more