Tag: US
Dr. Dre’s Relatives Think He Might’ve Been Poisoned As He Remains Hospitalized
Dr. Dre remains hospitalized as some wild rumors started circulating. As Dr. Dre remains in the Intensive Care Unit, reportedly resting comfortably at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, some troubling accusations have surfaced. At least one relative believes that the 55-year-old music mogul may have been allegedly poisoned, despite his medical condition ruled a brain aneurysm. […] Read More
Tory Lanez Gave Critic $2,500 After She Put Him On Blast
Tory Lanez gifted someone who is not a fan $2500. Many detractors have been calling for the imprisonment of Tory Lanez following his alleged involvement in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez, who has continued to deny the accusations, felt the ire of many Twitter followers, over the last six months, like 19-year-old Angela […] Read More
Jeremih Is Out Of ICU And Now Recovering From COVID-19
Jeremih is out of the ICU and showing signs of improvements while battling Coronavirus. In some good news, something 2020 hasn’t been associated with, Jeremih is showing signs of improvement after battling the coronavirus for the last week. He was hospitalized at a Chicago hospital and, according to TMZ, has been moved out of the […] Read More
Popcaan Announces Virtual Concert “Popcaan & Friends: Fixtape Live”
Popcaan will be performing virtually next week. There’s been no shortage of virtual entertainment since the COVID-19 lockdown measures were implemented around the world. However, these shows have mostly followed the Vezuz format but soon Popcaan will look to up the ante when he throws his hat in the ring. The Unruly Boss has announced […] Read More
Coronavirus: NYC doctor who opted out of retirement to carry on treating patients dies of Covid-19
Coronavirus: NYC doctor who opted out of retirement to carry on treating patients dies of Covid-19 ‘He saw another human being in need and he didn’t hesitate to help’ James Crump @thejamescrump Monday 18 May 2020 23:18 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} A Brooklyn hospital ( (Getty Images) ) A New York based doctor, who treated patients […] Read More
CoronaNomics: Esther Duflo and Achim Steiner on how to avert disaster in the developing world
CoronaNomics: Esther Duflo and Achim Steiner on how to avert disaster in the developing world The head of the United Nations Development Programme the winner of the economics Nobel prize in 2019 for her pioneering work on policy approaches to alleviating poverty, were speaking on the latest episode of Econ Film’s CoronaNomics show Ben Chu Economics […] Read More
Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport 'first' in the US to add PPE vending machines
Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport ‘first’ in the US to add PPE vending machines The Las Vegas airport has three PPE vending machines selling gloves, masks, Graig Graziosi Friday 15 May 2020 21:58 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Travelers flying into and out of Las Vegas who are in need of hand sanitiser or a face […] Read More
Amazon told workers paid sick leave law doesn't cover warehouses, report says
Amazon told workers paid sick leave law doesn’t cover warehouses, report says California extends paid sick leave law to food workers as retail giant’s employees demand stronger workplace protections Alex Woodward New York Thursday 7 May 2020 22:50 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Amazon warehouse workers in California say the company refuses to comply with the state’s law guaranteeing […] Read More
Why the Navajo Nation has one of the highest coronavirus death rates in America
Why the Navajo Nation has one of the highest coronavirus death rates in America Historical social and structural inequality, mixed with unfortunately timed church service contributed to virus’s spread Graig Graziosi Wednesday 6 May 2020 00:29 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} The coronavirus death rate in the Navajo Nation is the fifth highest in the country, […] Read More
Major grocery chains rationing meat purchases to curb hoarding
Major grocery chains rationing meat purchases to curb hoarding ‘Some processors are experiencing challenges’ James Crump @thejamescrump Monday 4 May 2020 23:04 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Some of the biggest grocery stores in the US are rationing meat purchases, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Kroger, Giant Eagle and Costco are among the supermarket chains that are […] Read More
'I can't see all these people going back into work': Meat-packing employees sceptical that many will return to plants, despite executive order
‘I can’t see all these people going back into work’: Meat-packing employees sceptical that many will return to plants, despite executive order President signs executive order forcing factories to stay open under Defence Production Act Louise Hall Wednesday 29 April 2020 21:20 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Meat plant workers are reportedly predicting that employees won’t show […] Read More
'Time is running out': Alarming number of positive coronavirus tests point to crisis in US prisons
‘Time is running out’: Alarming number of positive coronavirus tests point to crisis in US prisons Controlling spread of coronavirus made more difficult when so many prisoners who tested positive were asymptomatic Oliver O’Connell New York Wednesday 29 April 2020 22:51 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} A class-action lawsuit alleges that not enough is being done to protect Michigan […] Read More
US Navy and Air Force planes fly over New York in tribute to health workers
US Navy and Air Force planes fly over New York in tribute to health workers Tuesday’s flyover, first of several planned across nation, is enjoyed by many, but questioned by many others Oliver O’Connell New York Tuesday 28 April 2020 23:00 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Aircraft from the US military’s elite flight demonstration squadrons saluted first […] Read More
'It's a death sentence': Trump to force meatpacking plants to stay open amid fears over food supply
‘It’s a death sentence’: Trump to force meatpacking plants to stay open amid fears over food supply At least 22 plants closed after workers tested positive for Covid-19 Danielle Zoellner @dani__zoellner Tuesday 28 April 2020 22:48 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} The president’s executive order comes after Tyson Foods warned meat supply would diminish due to […] Read More
Coronavirus: Former Surgeon General warns most US states 'still not at the point' to reopen safely
Coronavirus: Former Surgeon General warns most US states ‘still not at the point’ to reopen safely ‘We’ve got to make sure that a few things are happening before we do that’ Louise Hall Tuesday 28 April 2020 22:39 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} The former Surgeon General of the US has said that most states are […] Read More
Coronavirus: Stay-at-home order for millions of people in San Francisco Bay Area extended to end of May
Coronavirus: Stay-at-home order for millions of people in San Francisco Bay Area extended to end of May Health officials in seven California counties: ‘We expect to be responding to Covid-19 in our communities for a long time’ Alex Woodward New York Monday 27 April 2020 17:40 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Seven counties in California‘s Bay […] Read More
Coronavirus: CDC director warns second outbreak in winter could be 'even more difficult'
Coronavirus: CDC director warns second outbreak in winter could be ‘even more difficult’ ‘When I’ve said this to others, they kind of put their head back, they don’t understand what I mean’ Louise Hall Wednesday 22 April 2020 00:28 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} The possibility of a second wave of the coronavirus later this year […] Read More
Wall Street suffers worst fall in three weeks amid growing concerns over oil
Wall Street suffers worst fall in three weeks amid growing concerns over oil ‘What you’re seeing is pulling back in the areas that have done well and taking profits while you can’ James Crump @thejamescrump Wednesday 22 April 2020 00:24 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Wall Street has suffered its worst slump in three weeks, after oil […] Read More
Coronavirus news you may have missed overnight: Trump to suspend US immigration as doctors told not to work without PPE
Coronavirus news you may have missed overnight: Trump to suspend US immigration as doctors told not to work without PPE US president makes surprise move amid growing concern about NHS supplies Conrad Duncan @theconradduncan Tuesday 21 April 2020 09:10 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} The coronavirus pandemic has continued to dominate headlines as it affects the […] Read More
Oil prices dive more than 100% to minus $37 as demand collapses during coronavirus pandemic
Oil prices dive more than 100% to minus $37 as demand collapses during coronavirus pandemic Falling prices refer to futures in May, with June trading above $20 per barrel Danielle Zoellner @dani__zoellner Monday 20 April 2020 19:54 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} US oil prices have plummeted to the lowest level in history and entered into negative […] Read More
US economy could take two years to return to 'full strength', Federal Reserve says
US economy could take two years to return to ‘full strength’, Federal Reserve says Economy expected to ‘underperform’ for near future as nation recovers from pandemic’s effects Alex Woodward New York Thursday 16 April 2020 22:37 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} After unprecedented moves to stabilise markets during the coronavirus pandemic, including injecting billions of dollars […] Read More
'I'm anxious this week': US supermarket workers increasingly fear going to work due to coronavirus
‘I’m anxious this week’: US supermarket workers increasingly fear going to work due to coronavirus Next to healthcare providers, no workforce has proved more essential during the pandemic than supermarket employees, reports Abha Bhattarai Monday 13 April 2020 10:10 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} A worker at the ShopRite supermarket restocks shelves ( Getty ) Doug Preszler wasn’t […] Read More
Tornadoes rip through US as southern states face severe storms
Tornadoes rip through US as southern states face severe storms Nearly 95 million people face severe weather amid lockdown orders due to coronavirus pandemic Chris Riotta New York @chrisriotta Sunday 12 April 2020 22:31 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} A series of tornadoes ripped through multiple states on Easter Sunday with severe storms expected throughout much […] Read More
Coronavirus: US surpasses Italy for most recorded deaths in the world with 20,254
Coronavirus: US surpasses Italy for most recorded deaths in the world with 20,254 United States has more cases than any other country, with over 500,000 Phil Thomas New York @philipthomaspt Saturday 11 April 2020 17:56 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} The US has surpassed Italy as the country with the greatest number of confirmed deaths from Covid-19, […] Read More
Women detained at ICE facilities release videos in plea for help over coronavirus
Women detained at ICE facilities release videos in plea for help over coronavirus Women spoke out from detention centre by video to plea for help Richard Hall New York @_richardhall Tuesday 7 April 2020 23:40 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Migrants detained in an ICE detention facility in Basile, rural Louisiana, U.S., display signs related to […] Read More
Coronavirus: When will Covid-19 peak in the US?
Coronavirus: When will Covid-19 peak in the US? Around 25,000 ventilators, 140,000 beds needed to cope with the pandemic, according to new data Louise Hall Monday 6 April 2020 22:22 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} The peak of the coronavirus pandemic in the US is only 10 days away, with 3,130 Americans predicted to die in one day, new […] Read More
Coronavirus stimulus package: Who is eligible and when will you get your cheques?
Coronavirus stimulus package: Who is eligible and when will you get your cheques? Payment will be one-off that is calculated by looking at your 2019 tax return James Crump @thejamescrump Wednesday 1 April 2020 18:05 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} Erin Schaff / The New York Times POOL President Donald Trump recently signed the biggest relief package in […] Read More
Jaxson Brown: Five-year-old boy found dead after mother said they got lost during hike
Jaxson Brown: Five-year-old boy found dead after mother said they got lost during hike Boy and mother went hiking at Lunch Creek Trail on Wednesday afternoon Louise Hall Wednesday 1 April 2020 01:01 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} The body of a five-year-old boy has been found after his mother reportedly said they got lost during a […] Read More
'It's like being on eBay with 50 other states bidding': Cuomo attacks US healthcare as coronavirus deaths rise
‘It’s like being on eBay with 50 other states bidding’: Cuomo attacks US healthcare as coronavirus deaths rise ‘The healthcare system is a chain. It breaks anywhere, it breaks everywhere. That has to be our mentality’ Graig Graziosi Tuesday 31 March 2020 22:23 {{^moreThanTen}} {{total}} comments {{/moreThanTen}} New York Governor Andrew Cuomo described the process […] Read More- 1
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