Month: September 2020

Mulan review: Live-action remake on Disney Plus a timely, moving take – CNET
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Mulan review: Live-action remake on Disney Plus a timely, moving take – CNET

Mulan's fearlessness and devotion to family carry special meaning in today's upended world.  Disney While the release of Disney's live-action Mulan remake has faced several delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, its long-awaited debut on Disney Plus feels perfectly timed. The movie's messages of female empowerment, bravery and devotion to family all are particularly moving as we navigate a changing, uncertain world.  As in the beloved 1998 animated film, Mulan (Yifei Liu) s...
Coronavirus model forecasts 1.9 million more deaths in 2020: Live – Al Jazeera English
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Coronavirus model forecasts 1.9 million more deaths in 2020: Live – Al Jazeera English

Iraq's health ministry has warned hospitals may "lose control" in the coming days as the country has recorded its highest single-day rise in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) does not expect widespread vaccinations against COVID-19 until the middle of next year, a spokeswoman said, stressing the importance of rigorous checks on their effectiveness and safety. Brazil's caseload topped four million as Australia extended its ban on international travel for three more months and New Zealand announced it will retain current restrictions until mid-September as a precautionary measure. More than 26.5 million people around the world have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and more than 872,000 have died, according to Johns Hopkins Univers...
Kellan Lutz and Wife Brittany Are Expecting a Baby 7 Months After Her Miscarriage – E! NEWS
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Kellan Lutz and Wife Brittany Are Expecting a Baby 7 Months After Her Miscarriage – E! NEWS

Let's hope a werewolf doesn't imprint on this baby. Kellan Lutz and wife Brittany Lynn revealed on Instagram that they're expecting a baby. "For those that don't know, we are pregnant," the Twilight star shared. "Thank you all for lining with us, praying for us, supporting us. We're so excited." Brittany, who had a miscarriage in February, added, "This is not a drill. This is not a throwback." "It was a surprise," she continued. "You know, obviously it was a surprise losing our daughter at the beginning of the year. That was tough, and still is. There still are hard moments. We definitely went through a lot and I still would like to share my journey in some way that I can in the future." Brittany said that despite her miscarriage she and Kellan are excited about their "little prom...
Tiffany Haddish Tells Dr. Anthony Fauci She Tested Positive For Coronavirus – Deadline
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Tiffany Haddish Tells Dr. Anthony Fauci She Tested Positive For Coronavirus – Deadline

“I was working on a movie and someone in the movie contracted coronavirus,” Haddish told Fauci. “I was not in direct contact with them. But they sent all of us home, we stopped the movie. They suggested I go get tested. I got tested, got the results back two days later, they said I didn’t have the coronavirus.” But Haddish was still not in the clear. She went for another test when a friend tested positive. “Get the tests the second time,” she said. “I’m not feeling any symptoms or anything, and it comes back like two days later, and they said I did have the coronavirus.” Haddish went into self-quarantine after getting that report. “Then I went and tested again, didn’t have the virus, and then I got tested for antibodies, they said I had antibodies,” ...
First human death from EEE reported in Chippewa County – WEAU
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First human death from EEE reported in Chippewa County – WEAU

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Chippewa County Health Department confirm a woman in her 60s who had been living in Chippewa County died from eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). This is the second human case of EEE in the state so far this year, the other is in Eau Claire County. This is the first case of EEE this year resulting in death. “We are very sad to report that one of our fellow Wisconsinites has contracted EEE and has passed away. This is the second confirmed case of EEE in our state this year and the seriousness of this infection cannot be overstated,” cautioned Interim State Health Officer Stephanie Smiley. “Since mosquitoes continue to be active in Wisconsin, we are urging people to continue to take steps to protect the...
Coronavirus in Oregon: 268 cases and five deaths Friday as officials warn of Labor Day case spike – OregonLive
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Coronavirus in Oregon: 268 cases and five deaths Friday as officials warn of Labor Day case spike – OregonLive

The Oregon Health Authority reported 268 new confirmed and presumptive coronavirus cases and five deaths Friday, bringing the state’s total to 27,601 cases and 475 deaths. The report comes as state officials released new modeling that shows current transmission rates have fallen to the point where every coronavirus case will generate less than one other case. “This is tremendous progress, but it will only continue if we keep up the pressure,” said state epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger. “We cannot ease up and allow Labor Day social gatherings to send our rate back up. This virus remains extremely contagious and spreads very quickly. It would not take much for cases to rise again.” In a press conference on Friday, Gov. Kate Brown and public health officials said cases in Oregon have con...
Brandy & Monica Combine for Over 20 Million U.S. Song Streams After Verzuz Battle – Billboard
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Brandy & Monica Combine for Over 20 Million U.S. Song Streams After Verzuz Battle – Billboard

Brandy and Monica's record-setting Verzuz viewership translated into major gains for both singers' streaming totals after the event. Combined, the pair registered 21.9 million U.S. on-demand streams for their song catalogs from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, a period comprising the day of the competition and two days after of residual fan activity. That total compares to 6.3 million U.S. on-demand streams in the three days leading up to the broadcast (Aug. 28-30), a surge of 248%. Of the 21.9 million streaming total, Monica's catalog accounted for 11.2 million plays, while Brandy's songs clocked 10.9 million streams. The two R&B hitmakers participated in the latest Verzuz showdown on Monday (Aug. 31). At its peak, the web broadcast drew 1.2...