Month: October 2020

New Joe Biden Ad Sheds Light on 28000 Cast Member Layoffs Across Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort – wdwnt.com
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New Joe Biden Ad Sheds Light on 28000 Cast Member Layoffs Across Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort – wdwnt.com

In the wake of the 28,000 layoffs that have been affecting furloughed employees of the domestic Disney Parks, a new ad has been released from the Joe Biden campaign addressing the issue. A 15-year Cast Member who was recently laid off, identified as “Bessie, Former Server at Disney,” shares her feelings on the separation and how better leadership in Washington during the pandemic could have avoided it. Seven months ago when we heard about this virus, we didn’t think that it was going to affect our jobs. Then we got the notice that we were going to be closing for two weeks and then next thing you know, we were being furloughed. Bessie, who lost her job due to the layoffs, is concerned for the welfare of her family and her mother, who she supports as well. President Trump, I do ...
WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Jey Uso acknowledges Roman Reigns as head of the table – CBSSports.com
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WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: Jey Uso acknowledges Roman Reigns as head of the table – CBSSports.com

For the first time since the WWE Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, SmackDown returned to the air and Jey Uso was forced to face his consequences for losing to Roman Reigns in their 'I Quit' match. Uso had been warned by Reigns prior to their match that there would be severe consequences if Uso couldn't defeat him to capture the universal championship. That played out on-air during SmackDown, with Reigns giving Uso one final chance to acknowledge him as the family's "head of the table." Uso's initial resistance to the idea at the start of the show broke in a spectacular show of violence by the time the broadcast went off the air. CBS Sports was with you all night, bringing you highlights and recaps of all the night's action. Read on for everything you need to know from the...
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reunite for Hocus Pocus reunion alongside Meryl Streep and more – CNN
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Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reunite for Hocus Pocus reunion alongside Meryl Streep and more – CNN

The actress pulled off what fans of her hit 1993 movie "Hocus Pocus" have been waiting for -- a reunion! And it was nothing short of epic. Midler's annual fundraiser known as Hulaween, brought together her former co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, also known as the Sanderson Sisters. The virtual event on Friday night was for her non-profit, the New York Restoration Project, which works to restore gardens and parks in New York's five boroughs. The one-hour event was a mock documentary about the history of the Sanderson Sisters, with stars telling their own versions of mock encounters with the witches. But that's not all, more of the film's original stars like Thora Birch, who played Dani, and her on screen big brother, Omri Katz, made appearances. Even Sarah Silverman...
First, coronavirus infections increased. Then, hospitalizations. Now, deaths are on the rise. – The Washington Post
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First, coronavirus infections increased. Then, hospitalizations. Now, deaths are on the rise. – The Washington Post

All signs indicate that this isn’t a blip but rather a reflection of a massive surge in infections that, without a dramatic effort to reverse the trend, will drive up the death toll for weeks to come. At least 229,000 people in the United States have died of covid-19, the disease caused by the virus. But the mortality numbers have become political fodder on the campaign trail. Depending on whom you listen to, the coronavirus just isn’t that deadly anymore. Or it’s killing people in droves. The truth is that mortality rates have improved, but the accelerating spread of the virus is driving up the absolute numbers of deaths. Doctors have reported better outcomes thanks to improved techniques for treating patients and the use of the steroid dexamethasone and the antiviral remdesivir. In a...
JOCO sees largest number of COVID-19 infections in a day since pandemic began – KMBC Kansas City
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JOCO sees largest number of COVID-19 infections in a day since pandemic began – KMBC Kansas City

RIGHT NOW THERE WAS NO FDA APPROVED VACCINE FOR COVID-19. BUT RESEARCHERS ARE WORKING TO CREATE ONE. YES EACH STEP OF DEVELOPING A VACCINE INVOLVES MANY SMALL DETAILS FIRST RESEARCHERS LEARN ABOUT HOW THE VIRUS WORKS HOW IT SPREADS HOW IT ATTACKS. IT TAKES OVER THE BODY ONCE THAT’S UNDERSTOOD SCIENTISTS CAN FIND A PLACE TO STOP THE VIRUS ALONG ITS WAY AND THEN COMES DURING RESEARCHERS GROW CELLS AND PRODUCE THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT TO PUT INTO THE VACCINE AND THEN IT’S PURIFIED SEPARATED AND PUT THE FUNNEL FORMULA. THE END OF THE DAY, THAT’S REALLY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT SEEING THAT MARONI’S ONLY IS OCCASIONS, BUT ALSO IS SAFE. THE FDA SAYS THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS ARE THEIR TOP PRIORITIES FOR COVID-19 BACK SEEING THE PROCESS TAKES TIME BECAUSE AT EACH STEP THE AGENCY WANTS TO AN...
New rapid test for COVID-19, flu set to roll out at UC Davis – KCRA Sacramento
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New rapid test for COVID-19, flu set to roll out at UC Davis – KCRA Sacramento

As concerns about flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic rise, one medical system in Sacramento County is already preparing for both viruses. UC Davis is set to roll out a new rapid test in November that specifically tests for the flu and the novel coronavirus. “In anticipation of influenza season, we’re having tests that are going to be rolled out very soon that are point of care tests that can be done in the emergency department or in doctors’ offices or clinics that you can do the swab and do the test right there,” said Dr. Dean Blumberg. Blumberg, who is UC Davis Medical Center's chief of pediatric infectious diseases, said people should take the dual threat of both viruses seriously. “If you get influenza on top of having COVID-19, then your risk of death is twice as high as just...
Kim Kardashian dresses up as Carole Baskin for Halloween, pal Jonathan Cheban goes as Joe Exotic – Fox News
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Kim Kardashian dresses up as Carole Baskin for Halloween, pal Jonathan Cheban goes as Joe Exotic – Fox News

Kim Kardashian usually goes all out for Halloween. The social media queen in past years has been singers Selena and Cher and this year decided to be inspired by one of the Internet's latest obsessions: Tiger King. Kardashian, 40, dressed up as Carole Baskin, the big cat rescuer and nemesis of Joe Exotic, who he tried to have killed. Her costume included Carole's infamous flower crown, long blonde hair, and animal-printed blouse.  Meanwhile, her bestie Jonathan Cheban dressed up as Exotic. His costume featured a blonde mullet and mustache, a bedazzled shirt, and multiple piercings.   KIM KARDASHIAN SLAMMED FOR THROWING LARGE BIRTHDAY PARTY AMID ONGOING PANDEMIC Kardashian's four kids, North, 7, Saint, 4, Chicago, 2, and Psalm, 1, all dressed up as tigers. Baskin and Exotic became pop...
Ciara Came Through Drippin’ as Cardi B for Her Epic Halloween Costume – E! NEWS
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Ciara Came Through Drippin’ as Cardi B for Her Epic Halloween Costume – E! NEWS

From the top, make it drop 'cause Ciara is winning Halloween once again!  We didn't think anything could top her couples costume with husband Russell Wilson from last year, when they dressed as Beyoncé and Jay-Z in the Louvre Museum. However, Ciara went all out this year as another iconic singer.  The mom of three recreated Cardi B's lavish Invasion of Privacy album cover for her Halloween look. And it has Cardi's seal of approval.  Ciara shared the final costume on Instagram on Friday, Oct. 30, complete with the exact same black-and-white checkered retro outfit from Christian Cowan's fall 2018 collection. She captioned it, "CARDI. Swipe to the right for a Surprise." That surprise was Ciara's son, Future Zahir Wilburn, dressed as Cardi's husband Offset in cool shades, a black deni...
Kenya Barris In Talks With ViacomCBS To Partner In New Studio, Eyes Exit From Netflix Deal – Deadline
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Kenya Barris In Talks With ViacomCBS To Partner In New Studio, Eyes Exit From Netflix Deal – Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: Kenya Barris is making the leap from content creation to content ownership. The prolific comedy creator behind the black-ish comedy franchise is in serious conversations with ViacomCBS for a new venture, sources said. I hear the negotiations are focused on jointly launching a studio, in which Barris will be an equity partner. At ViacomCBS, the joint venture would be overseen by BET Networks President Scott Mills and David Nevins, Chief Creative Officer of CBS & Chairman And CEO of Showtime Networks, whose portfolio includes BET, I have learned. Barris is midway through a mega overall deal at Netflix. According to sources, the streamer is considering letting Barris out of his deal to pursue the big opportunity of co-owning a studio. Reps for Netflix and ViacomCBS de...