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Why are coronavirus cases and hospitalizations on the rise in the US?
iStock/narvikk (NEW YORK) — With coronavirus infection rates back on the rise, many Americans are wondering why the U.S. is, once again, experiencing surge in cases and hospitalizations, despite widespread vaccinations. The U.S. is now [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 11/24/21
ABC (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Charlotte 106, Orlando 99 Phoenix 120, Cleveland 115 L.A. Lakers 124, Indiana 116 (OT) Brooklyn 123, Boston 104 Milwaukee 114, [Read More…]

‘They make me proud’: Biden meets with Coast Guard after virtual meeting with service members
Getty/MANDEL NGAN (Nantucket, MA) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden spent the first part of their holiday hosting a virtual meeting with service members from around the world to wish them a [Read More…]

Death of 14-year-old Florida boy ruled a homicide
iStock/tillsonburg (FLORIDA) — The death of a 14-year-old Florida boy whose body was found last week has been ruled a homicide by local police. Ryan Rogers of Palm Beach Gardens was found dead Nov. 16 [Read More…]

2 NYPD officers shot in Bronx ‘gun battle,’ authorities say
iStock/carlballou (NEW YORK) — Two New York City Police officers were shot but are expected to make a full recovery after a “gun battle” broke out in the Bronx on Wednesday evening. Police say the [Read More…]

COVID-19 live updates: Only 1 in 4 health workers fully vaccinated in this region
iStock/koto_feja (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.1 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 775,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins [Read More…]

Ahmaud Arbery’s mother speaks out after murder trial verdict: ‘I’m really, really thankful’
iStock/CatEyePerspective (NEW YORK) — Ahmaud Arbery’s mother said she is feeling especially thankful this Thanksgiving, after three men were found guilty of his murder. “Today is Thanksgiving and I’m really, really thankful. My family and [Read More…]

Food insecurity persists, forcing community organizers to act
iStock/Halfpoint (NEW YORK) — As families gather across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks, many are struggling to fill their kitchens with fresh food and groceries. The U.S. has made virtually no progress [Read More…]

Will Smith narrates ‘Bel Air’ trailer, Halle Berry’s ‘Bruised] debuts, and more
Peacock Will Smith narrates the trailer for Bel Air, the new coming-of-age series he is executive-producing that’s inspired by his iconic show Fresh Prince of Bel Air. “This is a story all about how my life got flipped and turned upside down,” [Read More…]

Watch holiday magic become real Thanksgiving night on ABC’s ‘The Magic Maker’
ABC Yes, the holidays are a magical time, but one guy is about to show you that with a Thanksgiving special that incorporates some actual magic. Magician Adam Trent, aka The Futurist, has appeared on America’s Got [Read More…]

Zoë Kravitz says Robert Pattinson is “perfect” as the Dark Knight in the upcoming ‘The Batman’
Warner Bros. Pictures Bat-fans are going to have to wait until next year to see it, but until then, they can take some comfort in Zoë Kravitz‘s new comments about The Batman. Kravitz plays Selena Kyle/Catwoman in the [Read More…]

“Our hearts are shattered”: Lacey Chabert mourns the death of her sister, Wendy
Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Mean Girls star and 911 veteran Lacey Chabert is mourning the loss of one of her older sisters. In an Instagram post Tuesday showing a graduation photo of her “beautiful” sister, Wendy, Chabert captioned, “Our hearts are shattered into a [Read More…]

As Amazon takes victory lap for ‘The Wheel of Time’ debut, it’s eyeing series based on ‘Mass Effect’ video game
Amazon Studios Amazon Studio’s The Wheel of Time launched on November 19, and the sword and sorcery series is performing well for the streaming service, the studio’s head Jennifer Salke tells Deadline. The show, which stars Rosamund Pike, is based on [Read More…]

T-Mobile to pay nearly $20 million after outage leads to thousands of 911 calls failing
iStock/ChiccoDodiFC (NEW YORK) — T-Mobile will pay some $19.5 million as part of a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission after a 12-hour outage in June of last year resulted in the failure of tens [Read More…]

When might the release from the US strategic oil reserve affect gas prices?
Extreme Media/iStock (NEW YORK) — The White House announcement Tuesday that the U.S is taking the rare step of releasing oil from the nation’s strategic reserve in an attempt to lower gas prices comes as [Read More…]

Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are now NFTs
webpay/iStock (NEW YORK) — Macy’s is turning some of the iconic balloon designs from its annual Thanksgiving Day parades into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), some of which will be auctioned to benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation. NFTs [Read More…]

Detecting cancer with a simple blood draw could soon be a reality
Kubra Cavus/iStock (NEW YORK) — Every year, thousands of Americans undergo routine screening to catch cancer in its early stages, while it’s still treatable. But these routine tests can be painful and invasive, and doctors [Read More…]

Diet talk can be overwhelming at Thanksgiving. Here are tips to cope
spukkato/iStock (NEW YORK) — A holiday like Thanksgiving that is centered on food, family and more food can be a precarious time for people struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating. Alex Mutti, 27, of [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 11/23/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Miami 100, Detroit 92 New York 106, LA Lakers 100 Portland 119, Denver 100 Dallas112, LA Clippers 104 (OT) NATIONAL [Read More…]

NBA suspends Pistons’ Stewart and Lakers’ James after on-court skirmish
Zelenenka/iStock (NEW YORK) — The NBA has suspended-without-pay Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart after an altercation during Sunday’s game. The NBA announced Monday that for “recklessly hitting,” James [Read More…]