CNBC reports that more companies are moving toward automating reparative jobs and Black and Brown people are the groups that will most likely be replaced with machines. As millions became out of a job following the global spread of the Coronavirus, companies have been trying to find ways to work …
Read More »Spring Breakers Pack Texas Beaches Amid Super Spreader Fears
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 …
Read More »Disneyland Set To Reopen April 30
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 …
Read More »Grammy Ratings Reach Record Low
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% …
Read More »Overdose Hospital Visits Rise Amid Pandemic; Emergency Rooms Overwhelmed
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 …
Read More »Live Nation CEO Believes U.S. Festivals Will Proceed By Mid Summer
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. …
Read More »ATL Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Urges Against Visiting For All-Star Game
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is urging fans to refrain from traveling to her city for the NBA All-Star Game on March 7th. On Tuesday, Bottoms said in a statement that “people should not travel to Atlanta to party.” “Under normal circumstances, we would be extremely grateful for the opportunity …
Read More »Joe Biden Extends Foreclosure Moratorium; Renters Also Included In Moratorium Extension
Joe Biden has extended the foreclosure moratorium, saving more than 10 million homeowners. The move was in response to struggling homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Insider reports that the moratorium on foreclosures was put in place last March when Donald Trump was still taking up the White House; it …
Read More »Money Bagg Yo Apologizes For Insensitive Tweets He Made About The Pandemic
Money Bagg Yo regrets a few tweets he wrote yesterday after implying that the pandemic has been good to him financially, as well as a few others. In the tweet, he wrote, “Not gone lie I made a couple Ms in da pandemic, ion want it to end.” He then …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To Fox News Bashing Joe Biden For Traveling
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, …
Read More »The Next Pandemic Could Be A Potentially Deadly Fungus
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 …
Read More »As The Pandemic Continues, More Than 10,000 Stores Are Set To Close in 2021
According to researchers, as many as 10,000 retail stores will be closing in the United States due to the pandemic, which sets a new record; now, as the pandemic continues to take a toll on the retail industry, companies have to decide which store locations to keep open. Coresight Research …
Read More »Democrats Working On Legislation That Would Provide $3,000 Payments Per Child During Pandemic
House Democrats are currently working on drafting legislation proposed by President Biden that would have the IRS send recurring monthly payments to American families to expand the child tax credit. According to CNN, a source familiar with the matter confirmed that one draft of the proposal includes $300 monthly checks …
Read More »COVID-19 Mental Health Awareness Tips
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 …
Read More »Dr. Drew Diagnosed With COVID-19 After Downplaying It In March
Popular TV and radio personality Drew Pinsky, widely known as Dr. Drew, revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. The “Celebrity Rehab” host broke the news on Tuesday via his Instagram account, where he posted a photo resting in bed. The post also confirmed that his wife Susan Sailer …
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