photo credit: Heikki Wichmann // Shutterstock Tekashi69 is one of the high-profile people requesting to be released from prison due to the coronavirus, claiming he is high-risk due to having asthma, which sent him to the hospital back in 2017. One of the defendants, Kintea “Kooda B” McKenzie, in his case was recently granted bond until his…… read more »
photo credit: panuwat phimpha // Shutterstock Back in the day, everybody loved Punk’d! Well the much-loved prank show is back with Chance the Rapper as its host. Returning Monday, April 6th on Quibi, a new streaming service designed for your phone. That’s right, movies and shows only on your phone. The site for the new platform promised…… read more »
photo credit: Maria Dryfhout // Shutterstock April 1st is Census Day. Every 10 years we are required by law to complete a census form, to help shape our community for the future. The Census is said to help determine the number of representatives in Congress and how much money will go to federal, state and local governments.…… read more »
photo credit: Dan Henson // Shutterstock California prisons have decided to release 3,500 prisoners early as officials fear overcrowding will increase the spread of the coronavirus. Those being released are serving terms of nonviolent crimes or people due to be released within 60 days. Being that the state has blocked the transfer of county jail inmates…… read more »
photo credit: Chinnapong // Shutterstock Social distancing has affected all of us in some way, and for those who are recovering from substance abuse, this can be an even more difficult time. Even for those who are not abusers, this time can cause people to lean more towards alcohol or drugs due to an increase of anxiety…… read more »
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 credit: Jamie Lamor Thompson // Kathy Hutchins // Shutterstock On Monday, Comedian B. Simone posted a picture with a mystery man. If you follow B. Simone you know she is always looking for a “boooooyyyyyfriend,” so social media influencers and fans immediately filled up her comments with “congrats” and heart-eyes in excitement. As for this man, only his…… read more »
photo credit: Ron Adar // Shutterstock The CNN anchor and brother of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and quarantined in his home’s basement. “I will do my shows from here,” he wrote in a statement. “We will all beat this by being smart and tough and united.” Cuomo said…… read more »
photo credit: chrisdorney // Shutterstock During the Wild Card Weekend for the NFL, the NFL has decided it will air a game on Nickelodeon with a separately produced telecast to gear towards a younger audience. The Wild Card Weekend will be January 9-10th, 2021, with 3 games on Saturday & 3 games on Sunday. CBS will broadcast…… read more »
photo credit: Leonard Zhukovsky // Shutterstock ESPN NBA analyst Doris Burke has tested positive for the COVID-19 but says that she is symptom-free. Burke has been struggling with the illness for the past 2 weeks after initially having illness concerns and being tested on March 17 but she did not find out until 8 days later. She…… read more »