MONTREAL (Reuters) – The Quebec government on Monday said it was putting the safety and general conditions of the province’s 2,600 long-term care and nursing home facilities under the microscope following the deaths of 31 people in a single home for the elderly since March 13. A resident waves from […]
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“The Towns family is heartbroken by the untimely passing of Jacqueline Towns due complications as a result of COVID-19,” the statement said. She had been “battling the virus for more than a month” when she ultimately succumbed to it, according to the statement. Towns made his mother’s struggle with Covid-19 […]
In the making of “Jaws,” the three mechanical models of the shark, collectively known as Bruce, earned a reputation for being notoriously unreliable. Bruce was a temperamental star of the 1975 Steven Spielberg film, and prolonged breakdowns were a common occurrence. But the title for most unpredictable shark — mechanical […]
Missing her moment. Lala Kent reflected on the many traditional wedding celebrations she missed out on after postponing her upcoming nuptials with Randall Emmett. Stars Who’ve Had to Postpone Weddings Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: Katy Perry, Taraji P. Henson and More “Today would be the day I’d be heading to […]
Image copyright Ryan Talaski-Brown Image caption Games like Animal Crossing have a strong social element Chris Conway had been planning a surprise birthday party for a housemate, and that was the plan until 20 March when Oregon’s governor told all residents to stay at home. No-one was to go out […]
A stray cat on the streets of an empty Istanbul. Getty/Anadolu Agency For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Coronaviruses have lived and thrived in animals for thousands of years, but only a handful have been known to make the jump from […]
These three stunners will join the moon for the cosmic get together we wish we all could be having at our local pub. NASA While people stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic may be sleeping in more than ever right now, the early morning skies will be worth waking […]
As a deadly storm system raged across much of the country on Sunday and Monday, killing at least 33 people and battering homes and power lines, more than a million across the South and East Coast were left without electricity. In the best of times, a power outage can be […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential campaign on Monday, encouraging his progressive supporters to rally behind the presumptive Democratic nominee in an urgent bid to defeat President Donald Trump. “I am asking all Americans, I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, I’m asking a lot of […]
The Bachelor‘s new show The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart premiered on Monday and fans already think they’ve met this season’s villain. Mere minutes into the series, people on social media began to suspect that Trevor Holmes is Jed Wyatt 2.0. For one, the 29-year-old is an aspiring country pop singer, as was […]
From Texas to South Carolina, reports of at least 40 tornadoes spanned more than 1,200 miles, the National Weather Service said Monday. Radar data from the weather service suggests some tornadoes in Mississippi were on the ground for more than an hour and might have tracked at least 100 miles. […]
SUIFENHE, China (Reuters) – China has approved early-stage human tests for two experimental vaccines to combat the new coronavirus as it battles to contain imported cases, especially from neighbouring Russia, the new “front line” in the war on COVID-19. People wearing face masks walk inside a subway train during morning […]
SINGAPORE/BERLIN (Reuters) – As lockdowns worldwide drive a surge in internet use, boosting online sales for businesses as varied as gaming and food delivery, the stocks of internet providers are an unlikely laggard on global markets. FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a protective mask uses her mobile phone, as a […]
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu is set to seize the spotlight in Friday’s virtual WNBA draft, as players and coaches stay behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic that forced the postponement of the league’s upcoming season. FILE PHOTO: Jan 16, 2020; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks guard […]
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced he was extending a virtual lockdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak until May 11, adding that progress had been made but the battle not yet won. French President Emmanuel Macron is seen as he addresses the nation about the coronavirus […]
Image copyright Lucia Buricelli After years of living with others, Lucia was excited to finally have a place to herself. The photographer had recently moved back to Italy from New York. She enjoyed spending time on long, meandering walks with her camera, and going out for food with friends. But […]
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 head count of all U.S. residents because of the coronavirus outbreak By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press April 14, 2020, 2:34 AM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. […]
Saudi organisers of a race day billed as the world’s richest have been left embarrassed after the trainer of the winning horse was indicted for doping, forcing them to withhold the entire $20m prize purse. The Saudi Cup, held on a purpose-built track in Riyadh from February 28-29, was supposed […]
Fine ArtFine ArtFine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both their professional and personal portfolios. If you’re in the business and have some art you’d like to share, get in touch! PrevNextView All Know what I love? Cross-sections, aka cut-aways. Know […]
According to some new court papers, Lori Loughlin’s husband, Mossimo Gianulli pretty much admitted to ‘working the system’ to get their older daughter Isabella into the University of Southern California. This information was relayed via an email he sent his financial advisor and was meant to be a joke related […]