Month: November 2020

Surgeon General makes plea: Wearing a mask ‘will protect my mother’ – POLITICO
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Surgeon General makes plea: Wearing a mask ‘will protect my mother’ – POLITICO

Adams, who has served as the nation’s top doctor since 2017, tweeted on Thanksgiving that his mother and wife were both recently hospitalized. “My wife was just in the hospital due to cancer treatment complications. My mom was admitted last night with a hip fracture & possible stroke. Thanks to all who kept a hospital bed open for my loved ones by following #COVID19 precautions and getting your #flu shot. It matters,” Adams said. The surgeon general said practicing social distancing and masking up could bridge the gap between now and when a vaccine is released, which he noted could happen by the end of the year. “We want to immunize for impact with the recognition that we will have 40 million doses of the vaccine by the end of this year,” Adams said, noting that the fir...
Sean Connerys cause of death listed as pneumonia, heart problems and old age – Page Six
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Sean Connerys cause of death listed as pneumonia, heart problems and old age – Page Six

James Bond legend Sean Connery died of pneumonia, heart problems and “old age,” according to his death certificate. The 90-year-old Hollywood legend died at 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 31 in his home in the Bahamas, according to the death certificate obtained by TMZ. His occupation was listed as “retired actor.” The cause of death was listed as “pneumonia, respiratory failure, old age [and] atrial fibrillation” — the latter being an irregular heart rate that can increase the risk of blood clots, strokes and heart failure. Connery’s wife of 45 years, Micheline Roquebrune, previously said that he also had a long battle with dementia and “went peacefully.” The Scottish-born actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, the fictional British secret agent created by author Ian Fl...
The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5 recap: Ahsoka Tano offers Baby Yoda revelations – CNET
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The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5 recap: Ahsoka Tano offers Baby Yoda revelations – CNET

You can't see him, but Baby Yoda is in a wee satchel by Mando's side. Lucasfilm The Mandalorian season 2 brought us Baby Yoda answers Friday, as episode 5 hit Disney Plus. After a sidequest led to major revelations about the Imperial Remnant's plans in last week's episode, Mando (Pedro Pascal) continues his quest to bring Baby Yoda (aka The Child) to former Jedi Ahsoka Tano in the years following Return of the Jedi. Episode 5, entit...
NBC, Peacock apologize for Selena Gomez jokes in ‘Saved by the Bell’ reboot, plan to donate to lupus charity – Fox News
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NBC, Peacock apologize for Selena Gomez jokes in ‘Saved by the Bell’ reboot, plan to donate to lupus charity – Fox News

Selena Gomez fans are not impressed with jokes about the singer that were written in Peacock’s “Saved by the Bell” reboot. In the first season’s sixth episode, a pair of Bayside High students are seen debating who donated a kidney to Gomez, 28. The duo argue in the hallway of the school and cannot agree on whether Justin Bieber’s mother or Demi Lovato donated their kidney, and express their anger about not having their phones to prove their claims. Both suggestions are false rumors. Gomez received a donated kidney from her friend Francia Raisa, 32, who is an actress. The famous gal pals underwent kidney transplant surgery in 2017 to save Gomez from life-threatening complications with lupus – an inflammatory disease that causes the immune system to attack its own tissues, according to ...
Singapore mom reportedly gives birth to baby with COVID-19 antibodies – New York Post
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Singapore mom reportedly gives birth to baby with COVID-19 antibodies – New York Post

A Singaporean mom who beat COVID-19 while pregnant has given birth to a baby with antibodies against the virus, according to a report. Celine Ng-Chang, 31, gave birth this month to the baby boy, who tested negative for the virus but did have the antibodies, the Straits Times reported. “My doctor suspects I have transferred my COVID-19 antibodies to him during my pregnancy,” she told the newspaper. When she was 10 weeks pregnant in March, Ng-Chang became sick with a mild case of the virus and was hospitalized for more than two weeks, the outlet reported. “My pregnancy and birth was smooth sailing despite being diagnosed with Covid-19 in my first trimester, which is the most unstable stage of the pregnancy,” she said. She said she was thrilled to deliver a “very healthy” b...
15 more Iowans died from COVID-19, cases increase by 2,013 – KCCI Des Moines
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15 more Iowans died from COVID-19, cases increase by 2,013 – KCCI Des Moines

SOME CHILLY DAYS AHEAD ARE -- I HAD YOUR EIGHT DAY. TISIA: NOW TO THE LATEST CORONAVIRUS NEWS. THE U.S. REPORTED NEARLY 4 MILLION CASES IN NOVEMBER ALONE. THE U.S. SAW 100,000 NEW CASES. STARTLING NUMBERS COME AS THE CDC AND FDA PLAN FUTURE MEETINGS OF POSSIBLE VACCINES. IN IOWA, 15 NEW DEATHS AND NEARLY 1400 NEW CASES REPORTED SINCE YESTERDAY MORNING. THE STATEWIDE CORONAVIRUS TEST POSITIVITY RATE IS BELOW 20%. THE TWO WEEK AVERAGE IS 17.7%. THE POSITIVITY ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERCENTAGE 15 more Iowans died from COVID-19, cases increase by 2,013 Updated: 10:00 AM CST Nov 29, 2020 The Iowa Department of Public Health releases the latest...
Sean Connery died from pneumonia and heart failure – Daily Mail
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Sean Connery died from pneumonia and heart failure – Daily Mail

James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery died from pneumonia and heart failure in his sleep at the age of 90, his death certificate has revealed.  Connery's official cause of death was listed as 'respiratory failure' brought about by pneumonia, old age and atrial fibrillation - a heart condition causing an irregular and fast heart rate. Atrial fibrillation can, in turn, heighten the sufferer's risks of heart failure and strokes. He passed away in the Bahamas at the age of 90 and the report - obtained by TMZ - states he is married and lists his occupation as 'retired actor'. The James Bond legend leaves behind his wife Micheline, Jason and his other son Stefan.  At the time of his death, Jason told the BBC: 'We are all working at understanding this huge event as it only happened so recently, eve...
Your Horoscope for the Week of November 29th – Cosmopolitan.com
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Your Horoscope for the Week of November 29th – Cosmopolitan.com

Overview: Use your words! A powerful lunar eclipse in communicative Gemini on November 30th reframes the way the zodiac thinks about language, listening, and perception. Mercury enters blunt Sagittarius the next day, helping us say what we mean and mean what we say. Saturday takes a tender turn when Venus trines Neptune, giving us healing, empathy, and love. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Aries How’s your speaking/listening balance, Aries? The lunar eclipse in Gemini on Monday helps you do both so can see the big picture. Mercury enters your Sagittarius-ruled vision sector on Tuesday, giving you more curiosity, receptivity, and willingne...
Star Wars Darth Vader Actor Dave Prowse Dead at 85 – TMZ
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Star Wars Darth Vader Actor Dave Prowse Dead at 85 – TMZ

Breaking News Dave Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader in 'Star Wars,' has died. Dave's agent, Thomas Bowington, said ..."It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and millions of fans around the world, to announce that our client Dave Prowse MBE has passed away at the age of 85.” Dave played the iconic villain in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy. Prowse was born in 1935 in Bristol, England. Before acting, he was immersed in the world of bodybuilding, even competing in Mr. Universe competitions. He was so strong, Jack the Ripper -- that was Dave's stage name -- would shred phone books as a test of strength. Ev...