Starbucks has apologized to a Black customer after they were asked to wait outside. The popular coffee company is in the news again for one of its location’s mistreatment of a Black person. This new incident happened at one of the chain’s San Jose locations on March 15. A Black …
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A surrogate mother is stuck caring for the child she carried nearly a year after giving birth due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Emily Chrislip of Idaho served as a surrogate mother for a couple from China. The original plan was for the couple to travel to Boise on May 18th, …
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Twelve attorneys are calling for Facebook and Twitter to remove anti-vaxxer disinformation. Like Trump’s false claims of voter fraud, it is time for the anti-vaccination disinformation to be gone, says 12 attorney generals. The lawyers are pushing for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to reinforce their …
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Moderna is planning to create a dual COVID-19 vaccine that will also work against the flu. According to Fox News, Moderna wants to add to its resume of virus defense by adding the flu as one of the viruses it fights against. On Tuesday, Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said the …
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The Miami Heat basketball stadium will have a section designated only for folks who are vaccinated. Let the COVID-19 vaccine hierarchy begin! No, but seriously, you might be hatin’ from the outside and not able to get into Miami Heat’s exclusive section for vaccinated fans. On Tuesday, The Heat announced …
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You may have been hearing more of the term tinnitus lately, following the suicide of Texas Roadhouse founder and CEO Kent Taylor. But What is tinnitus, and how does it relate to COVID-19? Following a battle with COVID-19, Taylor experienced intensified tinnitus, so much so that it became unbearable for him. Taylor, 65, had just …
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DoorDash will be expanding its delivery service options with an on-demand, at-home delivery Covid-19 test kit. People will be able to order coronavirus tests directly on the company’s app, thanks to a collaboration with two respected digital health firms. Customers in 12 U.S. markets will now receive delivery kits from …
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According to a survey done by the American Psychological Association, 49 percent of adults are uncomfortable returning to “pre-pandemic normal” life. The survey also reports that 48 percent of people who have had their COVID-19 vaccine are also very uncomfortable. An article by CNBC’s Cory Stieg says there are ways …
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According to Deadline, production on Showtime’s The Chi’s upcoming fourth season has been halted for a week due to a positive Covid-19 test. Although filming during the pandemic and temporary production shutdowns have become the norm, TV studios, including Disney TV Studios’ 20th Television, which is behind The Chi, have …
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Krispy Kreme is encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering a free doughnut to anyone who can provide evidence of vaccination for the rest of 2021. Customers must present their vaccination cards to verify that they received one or both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In a press …
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Texas Roadhouse founder and CEO Kent Taylor took his own life Thursday after experiencing severe side effects from COVID-19. According to CNN, Taylor, 65, suffered from severe tinnitus or ringing in the ears, which his family said intensified in the days before his death. During the pandemic, Taylor decided to give up his …
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FEMA announced that it would reimburse the families of COVID-19 victims for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. The good news is, according to Poynter.org, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has set aside a budget of $2 Billion for the program. The agency estimates that individual families should expect …
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Following Thursday night’s game against Oklahoma City, 14 Atlanta Hawks players got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to ESPN, the team announced that 36 individuals from the NBA team’s operation, including staff and the 14 players, received their first dose after meeting state eligibility requirements. Many were …
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A Facebook page that seemingly belonged to a Georgia sheriff’s office spokesman assisting in the investigation of the recent massage parlor slayings promoted a T-shirt that contained racist language about China. According to Yahoo! News, the Facebook account under the name “Jay Baker” featured numerous photos of the same Jay …
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In an appearance on ABC News Lives “The Breakdown” on Monday, former coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx opened up about when Donald Trump suggested injecting disinfectant to fight COVID-19. She attributed her silence to military protocol, which kept her from questioning the then-president when he made the controversial comment in April of last …
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Experts are concerned that some Americans are giving up too soon, at a crucial time when looming threats may undo the gains made in the fight against Covid-19. This month, at least a dozen state governors have relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, citing improved Covid-19 patterns and rising vaccination rates. Simultaneously, air …
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On Tuesday, Moderna announced that the first children in its Phase 2/3 Covid-19 vaccine trial ages 6 months to 11 years had been vaccinated. The KidCOVE study will recruit approximately 6,750 children between two and six in the United States and Canada. The trial is divided into two parts. Similar …
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As states begin to expand who can get vaccinated, millions of more Americans are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. For the first time since the vaccines have been rolled out, teachers in all 50 states and Washington D.C. are now qualified. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves tweeted that all …
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The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is being suspended across Europe after reports of blood clots in some recipients. The company and health regulators say there is no evidence that the vaccine causes blood clots. “Today’s decision is a purely precautionary measure,” Jen Spahn said. The vaccine is suspended in Demark, Ireland, …
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More than 400 people that work at a Tesla plant in Fremont, California, tested positive for COVID-19 between May and December, according to Plain Site. California ordered manufacturing plants to close down a year ago. At the time, Elon Musk called the closures “unnecessary.” 440 cases were reported at the …
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