Dr. Fauci just tore apart a crazy coronavirus strategy the White House actually embraced
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has pushed back strongly against the herd immunity strategy that some White House officials have flirted with as …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
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Were scientists wrong about this basic coronavirus fact we thought we knew all along?
A new coronavirus update has emerged in the form of a study about COVID-19 risk factors, published in recent days in the journal Scientific Reports. …
Dr. Fauci says a coronavirus catastrophe is coming if we don’t stop doing this
If the latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci sounds like what he’s been saying all along, throughout the coronavirus pandemic, …
If you can’t smell these 2 things, you probably have COVID-19
Losing the senses of smell and taste are among the most commonly reported coronavirus symptoms — and among the clearest indicators of the likely presence …
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max: Apple’s top-tier, largest-ever phones are finally here
Apple unveiled its new iPhone 12 lineup on Tuesday during the company’s “Hi, Speed” event — including the top-tier iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max …
COVID-19 survivors are reporting some frightening new coronavirus symptoms
The longer people live with COVID-19, the more people have started to report strange, inexplicable coronavirus symptoms that researchers are only just now beginning to …
People can’t get enough of these shows on Netflix right now
The latest list of the most-watched shows on Netflix, per Reelgood and covering the first week of October, is topped by a beloved Canadian comedy …
Here’s proof the US is in for a devastating winter because of COVID-19
The latest coronavirus update for the US as a whole includes an ominous warning inherent in it as we head into the winter months and …
The dreaded second coronavirus wave may be arriving at the worst possible time
Could a coronavirus second wave finally be at hand? Some ER doctors think so, based on the uptick in severe COVID-19 cases they’re seeing right …
After supporting coronavirus lockdowns for months, the WHO just made the reversal of the year
After months of warning of the necessity of coronavirus lockdowns as a means of getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the World Health Organization has …
This documentary about the first days of COVID-19 in Wuhan will break your heart
If you’re one of the lucky ones whose life has not been directly touched by the coronavirus pandemic — if yours is not among the …
7 surprising symptoms that might suggest you have COVID-19
The list of official coronavirus symptoms has continued to grow since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, encompassing many by now well-known symptoms like fevers …
Dr. Fauci just said something everyone needs to hear
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci includes a message for conspiracy theorists and truthers who dismiss the COVID-19 virus …
Please read Dr. Fauci’s latest warning about the coronavirus right now
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci sounds somewhat alarming — that the newest strain of COVID-19 seems to be …
These are the shows that utterly crushed it on Netflix in September
Atop our list of the most-watched shows on Netflix for the month of September is a show that’s been crushing it for weeks now on …
These are coronavirus vaccine side effects that trial participants are experiencing
Coronavirus vaccine trial participants have reported feeling a mix of side effects including tiredness, fever, and headaches, according to an interview with a handful of …
The day after Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis, this savage coronavirus movie trailer drops
Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic is the subject of Totally Under Control, a new documentary from Alex Gibney — the trailer of which …
These 8 states are loosening restrictions as coronavirus outbreaks surge
Coronavirus cases are on the rise in several states around the country again, which is a concerning trend as the US moves deeper into the …
Dr. Fauci basically just said this one state is doomed
Florida coronavirus cases are on the rise again and are expected to spike even further in the coming days, now that the state has removed …
This flight attendant’s goodbye to passengers completely wrecked me
Tens of thousands of airline layoffs have begun, as the industry continues to be mercilessly battered by fallout from the coronavirus pandemic that’s served to …
The biggest movie of 2020 is a blockbuster from China you haven’t heard of
The Eight Hundred is a war epic from China that has become the biggest movie of 2020 so far, based on its global box office …
The 8 states now seeing the worst coronavirus case spikes in the US
Coronavirus cases are on the rise around the US, with each day bringing a steady drip of new cases as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to …
Dr. Fauci slams Fox News for ‘outlandish’ coronavirus coverage
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci included a bit of a departure from his usual focus on a diplomatic …
Disney blames 28,000 layoffs on prolonged COVID-19 rules in California and Florida
The Walt Disney Co. announced on Tuesday that it’s laying off 28,000 employees as a result of Disney parks in California and Florida remaining either …
Please read Dr. Fauci’s latest coronavirus warning before it’s too late
The latest coronavirus update from White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci is a reiteration of a theme he’s been sharing ad infinitum for weeks …
Africa is fascinating experts for having avoided the worst of COVID-19 so far
The latest coronavirus update globally offers a sobering milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic thus far: More than 1 million lives have now been lost worldwide, …
Netflix might be about to raise its prices again
A Netflix price increase is likely coming soon, according to one analyst who follows the company. Alex Giaimo of Jefferies thinks it’s “probable” that Netflix …
This is the most obvious thing ever about COVID-19 vaccines, but Fauci had to say it anyway
A coronavirus vaccine won’t automatically bring about the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. In an interview …
A student’s BB gun was visible during his virtual class. So he got suspended.
Louisiana’s Attorney General Student is investigating a case involving a student who was suspended over a BB gun. That might sound like sound like too …
So many people who catch COVID-19 make this one big mistake
One big shortcoming of the US response to the coronavirus pandemic right now, at least in some parts of the country, involves contact tracing. As …
