Month: July 2020

It’s been a tricky year for brides. From postponed weddings to fiercely competitive 30-person guest lists, rearranged details and sometimes entire cancellations, the Coronavirus pandemic has had a knock-on effect to almost every wedding that was planned from March 2020 onwards. And with local lockdowns already having begun and whispers of a impending national second
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A coronavirus outbreak has hit USC’s fraternity row, where about 40 people tested positive for COVID-19, USC Student Health’s chief health officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman told the Los Angeles Times. “A significant number of the cases were associated with four fraternity houses,” Van Orman said. The outbreak did not stop there, however. In all,
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One day after reaching an all-time high of 197 coronavirus-related deaths, California’s pandemic accounted for another 194 new deaths on Thursday. So far, COVID-19 has taken in 8,909 lives statewide. Deaths have dramatically increased from the near-flat levels in June. As of Thursday, the 14-day daily average of deaths attributed to coronavirus was 112. Two
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Regina King’s feature directorial debut and two projects from Metis/Algonquin director Michelle Latimer are bound for the Toronto International Film Festival. Organizers have announced all 50 titles for September’s pandemic-tailored event, which will include online public screenings geoblocked for Canada and drive-ins. In-theatre screenings are still up in the air. On the list is King’s
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The first-pitch fiasco was hardly the first time Donald Trump’s ego has dominated his dealings with Dr. Anthony Fauci. For weeks now the president, angered by the doctor’s good press and by his reliance on actual science to battle COVID-19, has been trying to undermine Fauci’s credibility. The relationship reached a farcical low point last
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On supernaturally focused television shows from The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina to, well, Supernatural, the character of Lilith has become nearly as common a character in biblically inspired media as Lucifer or Gabriel. She seems to be everywhere, if you’re looking. But who was Lilith in myth and legend? And why has she emerged as such
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If you’re looking for some light, cozy mysteries, you’ve come to the wrong place. These dark crime books aren’t for the faint of heart. Crime fiction includes a number of genres familiar to mystery readers. From courtroom dramas to psychological thrillers to police procedurals, crime fiction can come from many perspectives. But the books suggested
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Barack Obama was met with a standing ovation after an extraordinary speech at the funeral of his ‘hero and friend,’ Rep. John Lewis. Obama said that the only way to have a ‘true democracy’ is to vote, like Lewis wanted. A day of passionate speeches and unforgettable stories at Rep. John Lewis‘ funeral service ended
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“We just felt well-being wise, redundancy was the best choice in your case. Now you can go off and enjoy your maternity leave and your baby!” This was the first conversation Sophie* had with her employers after she had been put on furlough in March as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Sophie, who was
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As the 2020 Emmy nominations loom, multiple Emmy winner and former longtime The Simpsons composer Alf Clausen has called out Disney, 20th Century Fox TV and Films and James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films for their alleged “lies and deceit” over his 2017 termination. “Through Defendants’ own documents and subterfuge of lies, Mr. Clausen can demonstrate
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One early morning in mid-May, biotech company Moderna announced preliminary results from its Phase I test of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, and its stock value soared. A relatively young company focused on developing technology to use genetic material to cure or prevent disease, Moderna hasn’t yet brought any of its products to market. Nevertheless, it
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The Animal Crossing: New Horizons summer update trailer launched and confirmed that an old character is being re-introduced to the franchise, and it’s none other than Luna. The adorable little Tapir will allow players to visit other islands through their dreams, opening up a world of opportunities. The summer update trailer revealed that many exciting
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If pictures are worth a thousand words, this photo of Barack Obama recording a podcast with his wife Michelle is worth one word, repeated a thousand times: NOOOOOOOOOO! That’s because, as your gaze slowly drifts to the bottom of this photo, you might see Barack is wearing shoes. At which point you are faced with
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