In a press conference this afternoon (Tuesday) North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced that he has signed an order prohibiting utilities from cutting off services for the next 60 days. This includes gas, water and waste along with communication such as phone, cable and internet services. .@NC_Governor: Today, I have signed an executive order to…… read more »
Photo Cred: Magic City Instagram Atlanta’s popular strip club is now offering virtual lap dances to customers for only $20. Magic City will add viewers/friends who pay the $20 fee to their “close friends” list on Instagram. The idea is to still bring in revenue for the dancers as well as the strip club. Therefore, Magic…… read more »
Photo Cred: World Health Organization Twitter The Hill is reporting that ‘The World Health Organization is warning young people that they are not exempt from the risks of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has infected more than 260,000 people and left more than 11,000 others dead. “Today, I have a message for young people: You are…… read more »
Photo Cred: CDC A new medical study on the coronavirus in China found that blood type A patients were more susceptible to the infection and developed more severe symptoms, while patients with blood type O seemed more resistant to the disease. But how reliable is this info and should you change anything in your routine? The…… read more »
Photo Cred: News & Observer NPR.org is reporting that Sen. Richard Burr along with Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and conservative Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe, have all been implicated in the scandal for selling massive stocks after they all learned of the severity of the coronavirus crisis — and now the scandal could impact the fight for control of the Senate.…… read more »
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Photo Cred: Jane Dough/Shamill Franklin WTRF is reporting that the trucking industry could be key to keeping the economy afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are driving overtime and traveling across the country, despite the health risks, are working extra hard in helping the stores stay stocked with supplies. However, have any of us been considerate…… read more »
Photo Cred: CDC CBS 17 is reporting that ” a Wake County resident who had floor seats in Section 5 at The Millennium Tour 2020 at the PNC Arena on March 13 has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual moved throughout the crowd during the show from 8:20 p.m. to midnight. “Because the crowd was so mobile,…… read more »
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Photo Cred:Chip Somodevilla/CNN In an effort to ease the burden of student loans, as universities and colleges across the country shut their doors in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, President Trump announced during a press conference that he was declaring both a national emergency and invoking the Stafford Act, which gives access to additional funding. “I’ve waived interest on…… read more »
Photo Cred: Jane Dough/Nikki Mathis With the number of coronavirus cases crossing 200,000 worldwide on Wednesday, here are some things we can do to show appreciation to the doctors, nurses and other health care personnel, working tirelessly across the country. 1. Make sure they get some free food. Uber and Sweetgreen have both announced plans to offer free meals to…… read more »
Photo Cred: NCAA on Twitter The NCAA made an announcement Wednesday to hold the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments without fans because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. “The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel,” NCAA president Mark Emmert said in a statement. “Based on…… read more »