‘Scrubs’ creator Bill Lawrence has made the best show on Apple TV+
The new Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso just been renewed by Apple for a 10-episode second season that will debut in 2021. It’s one of …
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Biden wants to lock down the country, and Virginia might mandate a vaccine
A joint interview with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris is set to air on ABC this Sunday, during which …
The show that’s been called Netflix’s answer to the X-Men is crushing it
Our list of the most-watched TV shows this week from the major streaming services runs the gamut, including a variety of shows from platforms like …
This guy’s reaction after taking Russia’s coronavirus vaccine is hilarious (and fake)
An intense global effort is underway to develop and manufacture an effective coronavirus vaccine, something Russia claimed in a recent announcement it’s already got in …
Kamala Harris wants to cut you a $12,000 stimulus check right away
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris supports a dramatic plan to offer most Americans a new stimulus check each month for the duration of the …
I hope this news about pineapples and coronavirus is true
Australian researchers are looking into the possibility of a coronavirus treatment that relies on an enzyme from an unusual source — pineapples. Researchers have repurposed …
Movie theaters in my city are reopening Friday – are we really doing this?
Over the next several weeks, cities around the US will see a number of movie theaters reopening, albeit with stringent new safety measures as a …
This is how to get the stimulus money you’re owed
Despite the fact that Congress has already started the task of working on a new coronavirus stimulus bill, many Americans are still waiting to receive …
A Yale professor’s brutally honest email about COVID-19 underscores how messed up things are
When it comes to schools reopening around the country, we’re seeing the same story play out in many communities at the moment — schools reopen, …
We just learned something new and pretty scary about coronavirus
Coronavirus transmission is apparently greatly helped in humid weather conditions. That’s according to a new study analyzing the ability of the COVID-19 coronavirus to spread …
This Southern state is a case study in how not to respond to coronavirus
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Georgia to such a degree that, by one reckoning, the state is now facing the biggest coronavirus surge in the …
I can’t believe this is seriously being considered for the next stimulus bill
The latest coronavirus stimulus check update we have is a bit of a head-scratcher — despite how popular this benefit is, and how badly needed …
This study might make you hope for a female head of state during the next pandemic
Following the latest coronavirus update from one day to the next throughout the pandemic, some of you may have already reached this conclusion — countries …
Dr. Fauci explains why temperature checks to fight COVID-19 are pointless
Temperature checks are a pretty inaccurate method to rely on to screen people for the coronavirus. That’s according to White House health advisor Dr. Anthony …
These pictures of a massive pool party in Wuhan will infuriate you
Photos and video taken at a Wuhan water park just a few days ago show a huge party in the Chinese city that’s been called …
Pay attention to these stimulus check dates to get all the money you’re owed
The IRS has announced new stimulus check dates to be aware so that Americans get all the stimulus-related money that’s owed to them this year. …
On opening day of the DNC, the Trump campaign starts selling branded face masks
The Trump campaign on Monday announced that it’s launching the sale of branded coronavirus face masks, which carry words like “Trump” and “MAGA.” It’s a …
The CDC is especially worried about one state’s coronavirus death rate
Coronavirus deaths are predicted to accelerate soon in one western US state, according to the latest weekly estimate released by the CDC. The CDC’s experts …
If you’re feeling hopeless about coronavirus, Dr. Fauci has 3 words for you
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has a 3-word message for everyone who’s feeling overwhelmed by each day’s coronavirus update. “Don’t give up” is …
Good news: Some of you will get new stimulus checks as soon as this month
Right up until the Senate left town for its traditional August recess, it seemed like most Americans were poised to get a new stimulus check …
The guy who created ‘Scrubs’ tells us about selling Apple on his newest idea
Apple TV Plus, the iPhone maker’s Netflix-like streaming service, added a new comedy series over the weekend. Ted Lasso, starring Jason Sudeikis, is a show …
The coronavirus has a weakness you can easily exploit, according to Fauci
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci includes some good news. In an Instagram Live interview with actor Matthew McConaughey, …
COVID-19 inspired someone to open a drive-in haunted house, and it’s terrifying
The coronavirus impact has been catastrophic for all kinds of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, with airlines, the hospitality industry, and live entertainment venues hit …
You might be surprised at this new coronavirus advice from Dr. Fauci
Everyone by now should be familiar with important coronavirus tips like social-distancing and wearing a face mask. White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has …
Are you getting a $1,200 stimulus check? A $12,000 check? Here’s the latest news
The latest coronavirus stimulus check update we have is not good — at the earliest, stimulus checks won’t start to be distributed until sometime in …
Theaters are closed, so these are the movies everyone is bingeing right now instead
Our list of the most-watched movies this week has the Christopher Nolan epic Inception at the top of the list. The movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, …
Here’s where experts think the coronavirus will strike next in the US
Experts are predicting a worrisome rise in the number of coronavirus cases in half a dozen Midwest states. The list includes places like Illinois, where …
Is the second round of stimulus checks canceled? Here’s what you need to know
The latest coronavirus stimulus bill update out of Congress is that the whole thing is on pause for now, having collapsed as talks disintegrated between …
Google Search is adding a brilliant new feature for TV junkies like me
Google Search is making it easier for TV viewers interested in pro sports games and in live TV content to figure out what to watch …
Florida is a coronavirus hotspot, yet a sheriff banned face masks in his office
The number of coronavirus cases in Florida has stayed stubbornly high during the coronavirus pandemic in the US, while at the same time opposition within …
