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Spring Breakers Pack Texas Beaches Amid Super Spreader Fears

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With Texas businesses operating at full capacity and no statewide mask mandate, spring breakers have descended upon South Padre Island. According to local outlet KXAN, beaches are packed for the first time in over a year. Tourist hotspots are taking advantage, soaking in the much-needed revenue.  “The state has opened up for …

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Disneyland Set To Reopen April 30

Disney Donates $5 Million To The Fight Against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill

After being shut down for more than a year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Disneyland is finally set to reopen. CEO Bob Chapek announced Wednesday morning on CNBC’s “Squawk Alley” that the California theme parks will reopen on April 30. Per state guidelines, the parks will operate at 15% capacity upon reopening. Masks …

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Grammy Ratings Reach Record Low

Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot & Dr. Dre Set To Receive The Global Impact Award During The Grammys' Black Music Collective Event

The 63rd Grammy Awards reached a record low on Sunday by only pulling in less than half of last year’s viewers. The awards show saw just 8.8 million viewers on Sunday.  Pandemic-era award shows have seen a sharp drop in viewership, USA Today reports. The three-hour and 43 minute Grammys were down 53% …

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Overdose Hospital Visits Rise Amid Pandemic; Emergency Rooms Overwhelmed

Opioid Crisis

Hospitals are struggling with an overwhelming amount of overdose patients that are reportedly connected to the pandemic. According to NPR, patients dealing with drug-related conditions have visited hospitals more because of the lack of programs and resources they would usually receive if not for the pandemic lockdown. “All overdoses and …

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Live Nation CEO Believes U.S. Festivals Will Proceed By Mid Summer

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Live Nation is confident that U.S. festivals will proceed by mid-summer after the U.K. says concerts can operate at 100% capacity by June. Live Nation has already begun selling tickets to three U.K. outdoor events this week ahead of the summer festival season. The company’s CEO Michael Rapino believes U.S. …

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Twitter Reacts To Fox News Bashing Joe Biden For Traveling

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Fox News is in hot water once again after seemingly criticizing President Joe Biden for visiting Delaware. On Friday morning, the Fox News Twitter account tweeted an article that read, “Biden flying to Delaware despite CDC warnings to avoid travel.” The article takes aim at Biden for visiting the state, …

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The Next Pandemic Could Be A Potentially Deadly Fungus

World Economic Forum Prepares Against Disease X for Future Pandemics

Experts believe the next pandemic could be a deadly, yeast-like fungal infection known as Candida Auris, which experts describe as a nearly “perfect pathogen.” According to the NY Post, the CDC said the fungus could be fatal if it enters the bloodstream, which would typically be through catheters or other …

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COVID-19 Mental Health Awareness Tips

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  The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the entire world. Emotions of fear and anxiety continue to develop in adults and children. Social distancing, combined with increased mortality rates and civil unrest, has left people to feel divided and stressed. According to the CDC, “40% of U.S adults reporting struggling with …

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