More than 9% of people in West Virginia have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nationally, that number stands at less than 6%. “We continue to lead the nation,” Gov. Jim Justice said in a news conference Monday.…… MORE
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Arizona law enforcement agents are searching for two escaped inmates facing dozens of years in prison
Law enforcement agents are on a manhunt for two inmates who escaped an Arizona prison Saturday night. The two men used a large air conditioning unit as a ram to break into a closet and steal tools used for their escape, officials said. Law enforcement officials said during a news conference Monday that they continue…… MORE
Portland mayor tells police he pepper-sprayed a man who harassed him over mask policies
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler told police Sunday night that he used pepper spray on a man who had been harassing him about Covid-19 mask policies outside of a restaurant. “He had no face mask on and got within a foot or two of my face while he was videoing me,” Wheeler said in a voluntary…… MORE
A judge has approved a $17 million settlement plan for sexual misconduct victims of Harvey Weinstein
A US bankruptcy judge has approved a Weinstein Company liquidation plan that allocates over $17 million for Harvey Weinstein’s sexual harassment and assault victims, an attorney for the Weinstein Company confirmed to CNN Monday. “It is true that Judge (Mary) Walrath approved the settlement plan at a hearing today,” Attorney Paul Zumbro said, adding that…… MORE
Tom Brady’s dad reveals ‘life and death’ battle with Covid-19
Tom Brady’s father spent almost three weeks in the hospital with Covid-19, he revealed Monday, calling it a “matter of life and death.” Tom Brady Sr., the father of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, opened up about his experience battling the virus in an interview with ESPN Radio’s “Greeny” show. “When the (NFL) season…… MORE
The viral meme of Bernie Sanders has been made into a crocheted doll, and it’s now being auctioned for charity
The image from President Joe Biden’s inauguration of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting with his legs crossed wearing brown and white gloves made a splash on the internet. Now, one lucky bidder can own a crocheted doll made as a tribute to Sanders’ inauguration meme. The unique doll is up for auction on eBay, with the…… MORE
An American Sign Language interpreter will now appear at all White House press briefings
The Biden administration will have an American Sign Language interpreter at every White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday. “As a part of this administration’s accessibility and inclusion efforts, starting today we will have an ASL, an American Sign Language interpreter for our daily press briefings,” Psaki said at Monday’s briefing. “The President…… MORE
These entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against Covid-19. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), a labor union representing stagehands, riggers and other crafts people in the entertainment industry, offered the White House Covid-19 Response Team and FEMA…… MORE
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes a bill that calls for creation of a Bigfoot hunting season
Bigfoot may be a considered a myth — but that’s not stopping one Oklahoma lawmaker from proposing open season on the creature. Rep. Justin Humphrey introduced the bill to the Oklahoma legislature earlier this month. The bill reads that the hunting season would be regulated by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, which would set annual…… MORE
Man in custody after Portland vehicle killed one pedestrian and injured at least five others
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in Portland, Oregon, authorities said. The Portland Police Bureau said one person died at a hospital, but didn’t identify the victim. Five others were hospitalized with injuries that they should recover…… MORE
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APRIL 16, 2020
Luisana Lopilato is standing by her husband Michael Bublé after some fans expressed concerns over his behavior in a recent social media appearance. On Sunday, the Argentinian model, 32, posted a message to her followers on Instagram, shooting down any negative claims about her marriage to 44 yr old Buble, with whom she shares three…
APRIL 14, 2020
(If you were thinking we’d sit through another few weeks of quarantine, and then we’d get back to hitting up live concerts, sporting events, and other large-scale gatherings . . . you might NOT want to get your hopes up. Experts say it could be MANY months before that can happen. Zeke Emanuel, the director…