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A doctor for the Washington University-BJC Health System in St. Louis went viral after creating a video of a dying patient’s “last moments” to urge the public to take COVID-19 seriously. Dr. Kenneth Remy, a pediatric and adult critical care physician, wants people to know, “This is not fear-mongering. This …

According to CBS News, the government only has a matter of time to approve a second round of coronavirus relief since Congress is adjourned until next week. So, where does that leave Americans who counted on a second stimulus check? For now, stuck in limbo. Economic experts believe that lawmakers …

A Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper warmed hearts with his random act of kindness after buying a car seat for a woman and her baby son after ticketing her for three traffic violations. According to WBTW, Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Bradley Sanders had given young mother Niya Sumter three tickets during …

A new study found that children younger than two, who are given antibiotics, are more likely to have a number of ongoing illnesses or conditions later in life. According to CNN, a study by Mayo Clinic Proceedings, published in early November, claims babies and toddlers who received one dose of …

Tristan Thompson has another reason to celebrate. He has officially become a U.S. citizen. Thompson, who just scored a new 2 year deal with the Boston Celtics, has also completed the steps for his US citizenship after coming into the country on a student visa. The news was confirmed via the …

32,000 workers will be laid off from the Walt Disney Company. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the lay-offs will happen in the first half of 2021. Employees at Disneyland in Southern California are being furloughed due to the surge in Coronavirus cases, and there is still uncertainty about …

University of Southern California’s Saturday football game has officially been canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak.  On Thursday, Pac-12 made the announcement that the game will be declared a no-contest, USA Today reports. The undefeated Trojans were scheduled to play against Colorado on Saturday, but on Tuesday, USC broke the …

Hulu has officially launched its Black Friday promotion for 2020. The streaming service is now offering a $1.99-per-month deal for its basic plan to new subscribers and certain returning customers, making it just $23.88 for the whole year. The promotion will last until Dec. 1 at 2:59 a.m. ET/11:59 p.m. …

Libra, a new cryptocurrency created by Facebook and others, could launch as soon as January 2021 but in a very limited format. According to CNBC, a report from the Financial Times claims the Libra Association, The Geneva-based group, which has 27 members including Facebook executives, was originally planning to launch …

On Wednesday, a body was found in Florida that authorities believe to be of the missing 18-year-old teen Jalajhia Finklea of Massachusetts. The Bristol District Attorney’s Office announced that the body was found around noon in a field off Interstate 95 in Fellsmere, Florida.  Police say that an autopsy will …

A nurse in Louisiana has passed away after saving her paraplegic patient’s life during a house fire.  On Monday evening in Dehli, Louisiana, 64-year-old in-home nurse Gwendolyn Theus rushed to her patient’s room after a fire broke out inside the home. Theus first attempted to wheel the 71-year-old paraplegic’s bed out …

In California, authorities recently discovered that thousands of inmates throughout the state have carried out an elaborate unemployment benefits scam that may have totaled $1 billion. Scott Peterson, who murdered his wife and unborn son in 2002, is among the inmates who defrauded the government by filing false unemployment claims. …

New York rapper Jay-Z recently announced the launch of his new cannabis company Monogram and now he’s set to partake in another marijuana business venture. According to Bloomberg, the entrepreneur has joined TPCO-a cannabis company that aims to meet the needs of 90% of weed consumers in the state of …

According to Deadline, the talented, newly engaged actress, Amber Riley, 34, has landed a headlining role in a new “music-driven broadcast comedy series” with NBC. Along with a featured role, Riley will also serve as executive producer alongside producer Neil Meron and writer-producer Lisa Muse Bryant. The former GLEE star …

New York rapper and businessman 50 Cent calls the Recording Academy “out of touch” after the release of this year’s list of Grammy nominations.  It seems like a slew of musicians have taken issue with this year’s Grammy nods list. One of those celebs is Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who …