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andy@bgr.comThe list of the most-watched movies on Netflix this weekend is topped by an underrated Mark Wahlberg thriller, 2017’s Patriots Day which tells the story of the events surrounding the Boston Marathon bombing. …
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Bizarrely, the coronavirus has caused a coin shortage in the US
Here’s another byproduct of the coronavirus pandemic that’s unfolding right now and which most people might not even be aware of: The US is experiencing a coin shortage. This is partly a result …
Politics
Trump is trying to push through new stimulus checks – here’s what you need to know
There may finally be an official stimulus check update soon, with Congress appearing increasingly likely to take action on a new stimulus package later this month. The latest indication of that being the …
Entertainment
These shows are crushing it on Netflix right now
Among the most-watched shows on Netflix right now is the streamer’s first-ever German-language original series that many of you might not have even heard of: Dark. Season 3 of the series — in …
Science
Anti-science content is thriving on Facebook right now
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to worsen around the US, with several states posting record daily increases in new cases this week, while many also debate imposing mandatory face mask requirements. Along those …
Science
Finally, some good coronavirus news after a horrible week
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb gave a much-needed coronavirus update during an appearance on CNBC this week — a week in which the bad news seemed to keep mounting about the coronavirus …
Science
If you have to travel, these are 2 states to avoid because of coronavirus surges
Anyone who wants the most comprehensive US-focused coronavirus update right now could do a lot worse than to check out this new interactive map that’s been prepared by researchers and health experts, which …
Politics
President Trump wants your next stimulus check to be bigger than last time
President Trump not only wants most Americans to get a new stimulus check — he wants the payments to generally be bigger than they were the first time around. The first payments were …
Science
The state that’s doing the worst at stopping coronavirus isn’t the one you think
The latest coronavirus update as the week draws to a close is that the US is no closer to finally getting the pandemic under control. Indeed, it seems that it’s getting more out …
Entertainment
After recovering from coronavirus, Tom Hanks has a simple request: Wear your face mask
Tom Hanks, who was one of the first celebrities to come forward with a positive coronavirus diagnosis, has a simple message for people who are refusing to wear a face mask: “Don’t be …
